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Deals of the Hour / July 2, 2011, 10:44 am

Vulnerable feel the pinch of Minn. gov't shutdown

So far, 30 agencies had accepted United Way's offer of advances on their grants, seeking cash to stay up and running. The stoppage suspended some programs for the blind and visually impaired, including a radio reading service run by volunteers and training ... (Source: Rapid City Journal 2011-07-02T17:10:53Z)

Minnesota Government 'Shuts Down' Over Budget Impasse

Republicans are in control for the first time in 40 years in Minnesota. In a press conference shortly before the deadline for reaching a deal passed, Dayton said, "One basic difference remains. They don't want to raise revenues on anyone and I believe ... (Source: The Heartland Institute 2011-07-01T21:51:15Z)

Eurozone set to release vital Greek aid

Rehn is pushing for finance ministers to reach a political deal on the new rescue package at their next meeting on July 11, even if the details of the private sector involvement still have to be ironed out. However, several eurozone official have said that ... (Source: Journal-News 2011-07-02T16:27:56Z)

Dodgers Had to Pay Fee for Financing

Mr. Siegfried said the Dodgers didn't disclose the amount of the fee because Judge Gross didn't ask for details of the team's financing deal with Highbridge. MLB took control of the Dodgers' day-to-day operations in April amid concerns about the team's ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2011-07-01T15:46:10Z)

Arsenal's Gael Clichy expected to complete 7m pound move to Manchester City before start of preseason next week

"He is not in the country at the moment [but the] deal is more or less done and it is hoped that Gael will be with City when the players report back for the first day of preseason training on Tuesday," a City source told Goal.com. "He is likely to ... (Source: YAHOO! 2011-07-02T02:01:47Z)

True to the Dodgers

Selig signed off on that deal. He and the league's other owners, who also approved, now share at least some of the blame for starting down the road to the current crisis. Just as Major League Baseball may have misjudged McCourt, he miscalculated the ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2011-07-02T16:20:47Z)

Obama: 'Nothing can be off-limits' in budget debate

With an Aug. 2 deadline looming to raise the government borrowing limit, the president used his weekly radio and Internet address to call on Congress to make a deal. He also renewed his call for Congress to eliminate some tax breaks for the well-off as ... (Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat 2011-07-02T16:06:28Z)

Obama: ending tax breaks needed for deficit

Obama is locked in a dispute with Republicans over how to bring down the deficit as part of a deal to raise the debt ceiling and prevent Washington from default. Democrats insist that some tax increases be included in a deficit-cutting package. Republicans ... (Source: Cape Cod Times 2011-07-02T16:42:15Z)

50 Yemeni troops missing after battling militants

A national unity government would run the country until elections are held, according to the deal brokered by the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council. The United States, in favor of peaceful power transfer, fears that al-Qaida's branch in Yemen could ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2011-07-02T17:03:44Z)

'Larry Crowne': It's Forrest Gump Meets Julia Roberts

Like Larry Crowne, I had a garage sale in the Valley. When I saw Larry Crowne smiling during the garage sale of his possessions, I recalled this six-year period in which I suffered from an inability to let go. People, wise people, had told me to walk away. (Source: TheWrap 2011-07-02T16:49:25Z)

Samir Nasri to a Premier League Rival Is The Wrong Direction For Arsenal

although no concrete offer for the Dane has been made. If Cesc is to go, the club cannot let Nasri leave. Losing two of your best players would be a nightmare start to the upcoming Premier League campaign as well as Arsenal having to deal with certain ... (Source: EPL Talk 2011-07-02T15:52:09Z)

Hoopla surrounds final shuttle launch

"Hopefully, it will go the first time and they'll have to deal with the traffic just once," Magnus said with a laugh. Atlantis' journey to the space station will mark the 135th shuttle flight. (Source: Detroit News 2011-07-02T16:56:34Z)

Try Chromebooks for Free During Your Summer Travels

As The Independent reports , this follows announcements from global airlines to rent iPad devices to passengers and American Airlines' deal to offer Samsung Galaxy Tab tablets to premium class travelers. Traveling just got a lot more interesting. (Source: PC World 2011-07-02T16:27:56Z)

Obama criticizes tone of early 2012 campaigning

Later on Thursday, at a fundraiser at the home of Comcast Executive Vice President David Cohen, Obama also faulted the divisive climate for the hold-up in getting to a deal to raise the debt ceiling. While Republicans and Democrats "actually roughly agree ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-07-01T00:51:23Z)

No End in Sight as Minnesotans Grapple With State Shutdown

Right up to the midnight deadline on Thursday, Minnesotans, who have been known to boast of their professional, efficient government, had held out hope that the state's divided leadership could reach a deal on how to solve a looming budget deficit. (Source: Blueridgenow.com 2011-07-02T16:06:28Z)

Rockets push back rebels south of Libyan capital

Gaddafi's daughter, Aisha, said in a television interview broadcast late on Thursday her father's administration was prepared to cut a deal with the rebels if that ... reaction from either side to the offer. A document seen by Reuters at the end of the ... (Source: msnbc.com 2011-07-01T23:38:37Z)

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