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Deals of the Hour / June 7, 2011, 4:49 am

Pawlenty's Economy: A Familiar "Better Deal."

Mitt Romney—on economic issues that dominate voters' minds. Offering a "Better Deal," a construction in the economic messaging tradition of Democrats beginning with Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, Pawlenty will promise a target of 5 percent yearly ... (Source: NationalJournal.com 2011-06-07T11:28:18Z)

IMF says EU faces tough decisions on Greece

European countries must decide how to plug potential funding gaps for Greece next year before the International Monetary Fund can release the next batch of loans, an envoy from the Fund said Tuesday, as the struggling country's prime minister convened ... (Source: Arizona Daily Sun 2011-06-07T11:06:50Z)

IMF Open To Extending Terms On Official Greek Loans

The IMF is open to delaying Greece's repayment of its international bailout deal but a major restructuring of its debt would create untold problems in the euro zone, an IMF official said on Tuesday. A senior Greek official also said that the government ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2011-06-07T11:35:28Z)

BP considered sales to save Rosneft deal

LONDON, June 7 (UPI) -- BP explored releasing some shares in joint venture TNK-BP to save a potential deal with Russian oil company Rosneft, sources said. BP in May said it remains committed to working with TNK-BP and Rosneft in Russia, despite the ... (Source: United Press International 2011-06-07T11:28:18Z)

Pawlenty proposes three-tier income tax system

And in Iowa he promised to phase out subsidies to corn-based ethanol, a deal breaker for many in a state that relies on those federal dollars for a way of life. He pitched himself as a truth teller but was unwilling to offer specifics. Instead, he promised ... (Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette 2011-06-07T11:28:18Z)

Agent: Liverpool holding Doni talks

Liverpool are negotiating a deal with Serie A giants Roma to sign Brazilian goalkeeper Alexander Doni, according to the player's agent. Liverpool have been searching for an experienced keeper to provide competition for Pepe Reina and Doni's representative ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2011-06-07T11:28:18Z)

Pawlenty to blast Obama on economy, 'class warfare'

The former Minnesota governor will outline what he's calling a "Better Deal" in a major economic speech in Chicago, Obama's adopted home. According to excerpts reported by Politico , The Washington Post and others, Pawlenty will propose: A "simpler ... (Source: USA Today 2011-06-07T11:21:09Z)

Reports: BP Looking To Sell Half Of Its 50% Stake In TNK-BP JV To Rosneft

The threatened move is seen as a negotiating tactic by BP in order to bring back AAR consortium to the discussion table to salvage BP's deal with Rosneft to explore for oil in the Russian Arctic. Alfa-Access-Renova or AAR consortium is a group of Russian ... (Source: RTT News 2011-06-07T03:07:13Z)

Airbus May Develop Longer-Range A350 to Rival 777

The U.S. company will watch Airbus's production schedule and the A350's ramp-up before deciding whether to improve the 777 or offer an all-new variant, Jim Albaugh , its commercial airplanes chief, said today. "We'll respond in kind," Albaugh ... (Source: Bloomberg 2011-06-07T11:21:09Z)

Black Unemployment Crisis: Loss Of Government Jobs Hurts African Americans Hardest

The cash-strapped county would first offer buyouts. If that didn't close the gap, layoffs would follow. Marshall absorbed this news and realized that she might wind up on the layoff list. "There are still office politics when you work for the government ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-07T11:21:09Z)

Lagarde seeks to charm India in IMF bid

Chellaney said India was also watching China carefully. Much could hinge on whether China unites with other BRICS rather than doing its own deal with Europe and the United States. Some reports suggest China has agreed to back Lagarde in return for support ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-06-07T11:13:59Z)

Christopher Hill: Lawrence Eagleburger, my ambassador

As a junior officer accompanying him to commercial events, I was often privy to his comments about some of his Washington interlocutors: "a mile wide and an inch deep," was how he described a very senior member of the Carter administration at the time. (Source: madison 2011-06-07T11:13:59Z)

Mark Jackson Hired As New Warriors Coach

He also interviewed in previous years for openings in Phoenix, New York and Chicago. He finally ended up getting the offer he wanted from the Warriors, who have made big changes in the front office and coaching staff under Lacob's new ownership. (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2011-06-07T03:07:13Z)

Delving into Stem Cell Research and its Potential - new market research report

The report looks at the various types of stem cells which exist and the different benefits each of them offer. The much-talked about embryonic stem cell research and adult stem cell research is discussed in-depth in the report. A separate section covers ... (Source: Transworld News 2011-06-07T11:13:59Z)

Greece must deny to pay an odious debt

One year after the signing of the notorious bailout deal between the Greek government, the IMF and the EU, the fiscal situation is dissapointing. But even more than that, the living standards of the Greeks have been enormously affected by the unprecedented ... (Source: OpEdNews.com 2011-06-07T11:21:09Z)

Warriors hire Mark Jackson as head coach

Pacers officials said Jackson has not been among the candidates for their head coaching job. He finally ended up getting the offer he wanted from the Warriors, who have made big changes in the front office and coaching staff under Lacob's new ownership. (Source: Indianapolis Star 2011-06-07T11:35:28Z)

Warriors name Mark Jackson head coach

Golden State general manager Larry Riley said in a release that the club viewed Jackson as the best option after an extensive search and a "great deal of consideration." "He will bring a youthful and fresh approach to our team and the fact that he enjoyed ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2011-06-07T11:28:18Z)

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