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Deals of the Hour / September 24, 2010, 6:40 pm

Small-business assistance bill makes it through Congress

WASHINGTON -- The Democrat-controlled Congress on Thursday sent President Barack Obama a long-delayed bill to help struggling small businesses with easier credit and other incentives to expand and hire. The $40 billion-plus bill is the last vestige of the ... (Source: Indianapolis Star 2010-09-24T11:02:38Z)

At high-level meeting on disarmament, UN's Ban urges end to 'long inertia' at Geneva talks

U.N. Secretary - General Ban Ki-moon is urging world governments to end the "long inertia" at the Geneva disarmament talks and free up much of the money spent on arms for use alleviating hunger, sickness and other ills in impoverished nations. Addressing ... (Source: Canada East 2010-09-24T12:35:41Z)

Ahmadinejad Rant Deals Major Blow to 'Obama Doctrine'

The bizarre U.N. rant alleging a 9/11 conspiracy by Iranian strongman Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, delivered from the same podium where President Obama had just hours before extended yet another of olive branch of diplomacy toward the rogue Persian regime, marks ... (Source: NewsMax.com 2010-09-24T22:44:08Z)

4th man sues Ga. megachurch pastor Eddie Long

ATLANTA (AP) — A fourth young male member of Bishop Eddie Long's megachurch says the prominent pastor coerced him into a sexual relationship. Attorney B.J. Bernstein says she is filing a lawsuit Friday on behalf of a member of New Birth Charlotte. New ... (Source: Savannah Morning News 2010-09-24T23:48:34Z)

Eddie Fisher dies at age of 82

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Long before the era of Brangelina, TMZ and around-the-clock celebrity obsession, Eddie Fisher had a leading role in arguably the most explosive sex scandal of Hollywood's golden age. He was a music superstar and household name to ... (Source: MSN Entertainment 2010-09-24T22:01:11Z)

Comcast to push aside NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker, ending his long career at ...

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC Universal chief Jeff Zucker, who rose from a youthful producer at the "Today" show to run the multifaceted media business, said he would step down after cable provider Comcast takes ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-09-24T19:38:01Z)

Hertz stays firm on Dollar Thrifty offer

Hertz Global Holdings said on Friday it would not raise further its offer for Dollar Thrifty, a day after rival Avis Budget outbid Hertz again in the battle for gaining control over the smaller car rental firm. In a statement, Hertz said its raised bid ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-09-24T18:26:26Z)

Late Fees: Blockbuster Files For Bankruptcy

Troubled video-rental chain Blockbuster Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and said it plans to keep stores and kiosks open as it reorganizes. The move, long expected and pre-arranged with bondholders ... (Source: NPR News 2010-09-24T09:58:12Z)

Hertz Declares Its Dollar Thrifty Bid 'Best and Final'

Hertz Global Holdings is standing by its deal to acquire the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group , even after the Avis Budget Group unveiled on Thursday what it described as a significantly higher offer. Almost two weeks ago, Dollar Thrifty agreed to a revised ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-09-24T22:58:27Z)

Congress approves bill to aid small businesses

WASHINGTON - The Democratic-controlled Congress on Thursday sent President Barack Obama a long-delayed bill to help struggling small businesses with easier credit and other incentives to expand and hire new workers. The $40 billion-plus bill is the last ... (Source: Tulsa World 2010-09-25T01:14:28Z)

Eddie Long, Atlanta Bishop, Accused Of Sexual Abuse By 4th Male Parishioner

ATLANTA — A fourth young male member of Bishop Eddie Long's megachurch is suing the prominent pastor, claiming Long coerced him into a sexual relationship. The lawsuit was filed by Spencer LeGrande, a member of New Birth Charlotte. New Birth Charlotte is ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-09-25T01:00:09Z)

Congress to send small business bill to president

WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled Congress on Thursday sent President Barack Obama a long-delayed bill to help struggling small businesses with easier credit and other incentives to expand and hire new workers ... (Source: San Mateo Daily Journal 2010-09-24T11:02:38Z)

Boost for business clears Congress

WASHINGTON – The Democratic-controlled Congress on Thursday sent President Barack Obama a long-delayed bill to help struggling small businesses with easier credit and other incentives to expand and hire ... (Source: The Spokesman-Review 2010-09-24T06:59:15Z)

Bishop Eddie Long Accused of Sex Abuse by 4th Alleged Victim

A fourth man has accused Bishop Eddie Long , a popular Georgia megachurch pastor , of abusing him sexually when he was a teenager. Spencer LaGrande, 22, filed suit against Long and his New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and, like the other three alleged ... (Source: ABC News 2010-09-24T21:32:33Z)

Blockbuster files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, sets plan to reorganize

After struggling with nearly $1 billion in debt and growing competition from Redbox and Netflix, Blockbuster Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday. The filing, long expected, would ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-23T15:07:12Z)

Creditors Again Win Control of Philadelphia Newspapers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Secured lenders again won a bankruptcy auction on Thursday for Philadelphia's two largest newspapers, bidding $105 million in cash. Their offer topped an $85 million bid from the philanthropist Raymond Perelman. Mr. Perelman, whose ... (Source: New York Times 2010-09-24T01:51:26Z)

UN session seeks to kick-start 'sleeping conference' and cut off nuclear bomb material

UNITED NATIONS – UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Moving quickly on a treaty to shut down all production of uranium and plutonium for atomic bombs is an "essential step" toward global nuclear disarmament, says a new coalition of nuclear-activist nations ... (Source: FOX News 2010-09-24T12:50:00Z)

Lenders win Philly papers auction with $105M bid

Secured lenders again won a bankruptcy auction Thursday for Philadelphia's two largest newspapers with a $105 million cash bid. Their offer topped an $85 million bid from local philanthropist Raymond Perelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-09-23T19:46:22Z)

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: 9/11 Truther

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran made a series of incendiary remarks in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, notably the claim that the United States orchestrated the Sept. 11 attacks to rescue its declining economy, to ... (Source: Outside Beltway 2010-09-24T19:45:11Z)

Congress OKs small business incentives

The Democratic-controlled Congress on Thursday sent President Barack Obama a long-delayed bill to help struggling small businesses with easier credit and other incentives to expand and hire new workers. The $40 billion-plus bill is the last vestige of the ... (Source: Florida Today 2010-09-24T20:20:58Z)

Congress must fulfill duty to clarify NASA's future

A few months ago, Neil Armstrong sat before Congress and said, "If one of the goals of government is to motivate its citizenry to 'be the best that they can be', few government agencies will surpass NASA in that function." The United States has always been ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-09-25T01:00:09Z)

NBC Universal's Jeff Zucker says he's being shown the door

Jeff Zucker, a lifelong employee of NBC Universal , said Friday that he would step down as chief executive after being told there won't be a place for him once Philadelphia cable giant Comcast Corp. takes over the company at the end of the year. Two weeks ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-25T00:52:59Z)

Blockbuster files Chapter 11 bankruptcy exit plan

After nearly three decades in business during which its name was synonymous with video rentals, Blockbuster Inc. is hitting the rewind button. The retail giant filed a long-expected Chapter 11 bankruptcy ... (Source: Los Angeles Times 2010-09-24T02:05:45Z)

Ahmadinejad: US orchestrated 9/11 to save Zionist regime

Iranian leader tells General Assembly 'era of capitalism is over due in no small part to attitudes, beliefs and 'global management, ruling structures.' NEW YORK – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke to the United Nations General Assembly Thursday ... (Source: Jerusalem Post 2010-09-24T20:13:49Z)

Price may drop at 2nd auction for Philly newspapers; creditors walked away from $139M deal

PHILADELPHIA - The price of newspapers appears to be falling in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News go back on the auction block next week, after creditors walked away from a planned $139 million bankruptcy sale this week ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-09-16T22:39:19Z)

Eddie Fisher Ex-Husband of Liz Taylor & Debbie Reynonds & Father of Carrie Fisher Dead at 82

82 in Berkeley, California on Wednesday, September 22nd. The cause was complications from hip surgery. Fisher had been hospitalized since September 13 after breaking his hip. Although Fisher had million-selling records at the beginning of his long career ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-09-24T19:52:20Z)

CEO Jeff Zucker Leaving NBC Universal After Comcast Acquisition

Zucker had a history of taking a hard-nosed stance with technology company negations. In fact, he recently shot down Apple's plan to offer NBC TV shows for just 99 cents. On Thursday Zucker said, "We do not think 99 cents is the right price point for our ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-09-24T19:52:20Z)

UN session seeks to kick-start 'slumbering' conference and cut off nuclear bomb material

U.N. Secretary - General Ban Ki-moon urged world governments on Friday to end the "long inertia" at the Geneva disarmament talks and free up much of the money spent on arms for use alleviating hunger, disease and other ills in impoverished nations. A new ... (Source: Canada East 2010-09-24T15:48:57Z)

Avis Shakes Up Hertz-Dollar Thrifty Deal

Not taking "non-negotiable and final" for an answer, Avis strikes back in rental car bidding war. The offer comes a few weeks after Dollar Thrifty and Hertz announced they had agreed on a deal worth $1.4 ... (Source: Forbes 2010-09-23T17:23:12Z)

Eddie Fisher Dies At 82: '50s Pop Singer & Princess Leia's Father

Entertainer Eddie Fisher, whose marriages to Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor captivated Americans, has died at 82, his daughter Carrie Fisher said. "My Puff Daddy passed away Wednesday night," the actress said in a Twitter message Friday. "He was an ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-09-24T19:30:52Z)

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