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Deals of the Hour / September 21, 2010, 6:40 am

Lisa Murkowski defends write-in Senate bid

Lisa Murkowski defends write-in Senate bid ... in the Senate isn't undermining the Republican Party. Speaking in an interview Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union ... Social Security and the Education Department are too ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-09-20T00:15:58Z)

Murkowski defends write-in Senate bid

... race to retain her seat in the Senate isn't undermining the Republican Party. Speaking in an interview Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union ... Miller, to do away with Medicare, Social Security and the Education Department ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-19T13:03:05Z)

Iraq car bombings kill dozens

trims its military presence and Iraq's police and military assume responsibility for security. The deadliest attack Sunday took place in north Baghdad's Kazimiyah neighborhood when a car bomb detonated near a branch ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-09-20T05:02:18Z)

Events offer information on preventing falls

both the Marathon and Wood county boards of supervisors and the city councils of Marshfield, Wausau and Wisconsin Rapids signed Fall Prevention Proclamations. Why this interest in falls? In a recent report, (Source: Wausau Daily Herald 2010-09-20T09:48:38Z)

Property value rise won't fix Wood County budget

all three municipalities saw a slight increase: Wisconsin Rapids, 2.33 percent, Nekoosa, 1.04 percent, and Grand Rapids, 0.64 percent. The town of Marshfield saw the biggest drop in property value, with a 4.56 ... (Source: stevenspointjournal.com 2010-09-20T08:51:22Z)

Murkowski says Alaskans support her write-in bid to hold Senate seat

... on CNN's "State of the Union ... Social Security and the Education Department are too radical for most Alaskans. She acknowledges, however, that a write-in campaign is going to be tough. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-09-19T19:22:29Z)

Hertz Global Holdings Announces Pricing of US$400,000,000 Private Offering of ...

Hertz Global Holdings (NYSE: HTZ) ("Hertz Holdings") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, The Hertz Corporation ... consideration for the acquisition of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group ("Dollar Thrifty ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-20T21:58:46Z)

Car bombs in Baghdad, Fallujah kill at least 36, wound dozens, shattering post ...

trims its military presence and Iraq's police and military assume responsibility for security. The deadliest attack Sunday took place in north Baghdad's Kazimiyah neighborhood when a car bomb detonated near a branch ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-19T20:41:13Z)

9 killed in Nato chopper crashes in Afghanistan

... Nato-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) were killed when their helicopter crashed in southern Afghanistan on Tuesday. Two other ISAF members — an Afghan National Army soldier and a US civilian ... (Source: Asian Age 2010-09-21T09:54:36Z)

Johnson & Johnson makes $2.28B offer for Dutch vaccine maker

Johnson & Johnson , in New Brunswick, said Friday it was in advanced negotiations to for an all-cash offer to acquire Dutch biopharmaceutical company Crucell N.V. for $2.28 billion. Johnson & Johnson said it ... (Source: NJBIZ 2010-09-17T17:37:29Z)

The State at 2:30 P.M.,

WICHITA, Kan. Members of the machinists union will vote Saturday on whether to accept Cessna Aircraft's ... offer "very fair" given the extraordinary challenges in the economy and aircraft industry. But the union ... (Source: WNCT 2010-09-19T00:31:28Z)

J&J considers $2.3 billion bid for Dutch biotech company Crucell

Johnson & Johnson said it is in discussions to make a public offer for the 82% of Dutch biopharmaceutical maker Crucell that J&J does not already own. The offer would be for 24.75 euros per share, or $32 ... (Source: ModernHealthcare.com 2010-09-18T14:58:48Z)

Property value rise no savior

all three municipalities saw a slight increase: Wisconsin Rapids, 2.33 percent, Nekoosa, 1.04 percent, and Grand Rapids, 0.64 percent. The town of Marshfield saw the biggest drop in property value, with a 4.56 ... (Source: marshfieldnewsherald.com 2010-09-20T18:02:33Z)

Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia's Calif. home for sale; sellers asking just ...

Grateful Dead-style: Jerry Garcia's house is for sale ... The sellers are asking just shy of $4 million for the 7,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style home and surrounding grounds. The real estate listing describes ... (Source: San Francisco Examiner 2010-09-20T22:20:15Z)

Legislator wants free water on school menus

San Francisco state Sen. Mark Leno has proposed free water on school menus, noting may districts don't offer water with meals ... Montclair Elementary School in Oakland has what it calls a "hydration system," a faucet that ... (Source: KABC 2010-09-20T18:24:02Z)

Jerry Garcia's Calif. home for sale for $4 million

Grateful Dead-style: Jerry Garcia's house is for sale ... The sellers are asking just shy of $4 million for the 7,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style home and surrounding grounds. The real estate listing describes ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-21T13:22:12Z)

No Strike For Cessna Aircraft Machinists

Wichita, KAN.--Members of the machinists union at Cessna Aircraft have failed ... the contract offer ``very fair'' given the extraordinary challenges in the economy and aircraft industry. But the union says workers ... (Source: WIBW 2010-09-19T03:59:04Z)

Hertz Corp. To Offer $400 Mln Of 7.50% Senior Notes Due 2018 In Private Offering ...

... Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (HTZ: News ) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, The Hertz Corporation ... consideration for the acquisition of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group by Hertz Holdings. (Source: RTT News 2010-09-20T13:01:54Z)

NATO chopper crashes in Afghanistan, nine killed

... the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) were killed when their helicopter crashed in southern Afghanistan Tuesday. Two other ISAF members - an Afghan National Army soldier and a US civilian ... (Source: Thaindian.com 2010-09-21T05:01:07Z)

Jerry Garcia's Calif. home for sale for $4 million

Grateful Dead-style: Jerry Garcia's house is for sale ... The sellers are asking just shy of $4 million for the 7,000-square-foot Mediterranean-style home and surrounding grounds. The real estate listing describes ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-21T12:32:05Z)

Afghans vote for new parliament despite militant attacks but turnout appears low

Afghan security officials dismissed the attacks Saturday as "insignificant" and said they ... then complaints of ballot-box stuffing — much of it for Karzai's benefit — and misconduct mounted. Though Karzai still ... (Source: Republic 2010-09-18T18:55:02Z)

Legislator Wants Free Water on California School Menus

San Francisco state Sen. Mark Leno has proposed free water on school menus, noting may districts don't offer water with meals ... Montclair Elementary School in Oakland has what it calls a "hydration system," a faucet that ... (Source: NBC Los Angeles 2010-09-20T18:16:52Z)

Cessna machinists vote Saturday on 7-year contract

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - Members of the machinists union are voting on whether to accept Cessna Aircraft's ... offer very fair given the extraordinary challenges in the economy and aircraft industry. But the union says ... (Source: KTKA 2010-09-18T21:32:31Z)

Helicopter crash in Afghanistan kills nine foreign troops - 2nd Update

... NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) were killed Tuesday when their helicopter crashed in southern Afghanistan ... a member of the Afghan National Army and a US civilian were injured during ... (Source: Earthtimes 2010-09-21T09:33:08Z)

Afghans vote despite attacks; turnout low

Afghan security officials dismissed the attacks Saturday as "insignificant" and said ... then complaints of ballot-box stuffing — much of it for Karzai's benefit — and misconduct mounted. Though Karzai ... (Source: Times West Virginian 2010-09-19T08:59:42Z)

Hertz Global Holdings Announces Amendments to Its Term Loan Credit Facility and ...

Hertz Global Holdings ( NYSE : HTZ ) ("Hertz Holdings") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, The Hertz Corporation ... Holdings' pending acquisition of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (" (Source: Melodika.net 2010-09-20T16:15:11Z)

Three Car Bombs Rock Baghdad and Fallujah, 36 Dead, 99 Wounded

Most of those killed and wounded in these attacks were Iraqi civilians. One of the bombs exploded in Baghdad's Kazimiyah neighborhood near a National Security Ministry office. The office is located in Adan square. (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-20T01:34:43Z)

Pharmaceuticals: Johnson & Johnson to Buy Crucell for $2.3 Billion

Last Friday pharmaceuticals giant Johnson & Johnson Co. said it would purchase Dutch biomedical firm Crucell NV for around $2.3 billion (1.75 billion euros). Crucell is a leading manufacturer of vaccines. Johnson ... (Source: The Epoch Times 2010-09-19T20:26:54Z)

Afghans go to polls despite Taliban attacks

Afghan security officials dismissed the attacks Saturday as "insignificant" and said they ... then complaints of ballot-box stuffing — much of it for Karzai's benefit — and misconduct mounted. Though Karzai still ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-09-19T08:38:14Z)

State legislator wants free water on school menus

San Francisco state Sen. Mark Leno has proposed free water on school menus, noting may districts don't offer water with ... Montclair Elementary School in Oakland has what it calls a "hydration system," a faucet ... (Source: Record 2010-09-20T23:17:31Z)

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