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Deals of the Hour / October 16, 2010, 11:40 am

Gubernatorial candidates offer range of crimefighting strategies

The four candidates for governor offered different crime reduction strategies during a polite debate that focused on the issues facing young voters. Independent candidate Timothy P. Cahill proposed putting more police on the streets and expanding after ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-15T18:44:29Z)

Iraqi PM seeks neighbors' support to stay in power

Iraq's prime minister will travel to Iran and Jordan to seek support for his bid to win a second term more than seven months after national elections, an adviser said on Saturday. Nouri al-Maliki is struggling to remain in power since his Shiite alliance ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-16T18:07:30Z)

White House says Pentagon working on guidance for gays in military after court order

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says the Department of Defense is working on guidance for the entire military on how to deal with a court ruling that tosses out the ban on gays serving openly. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Thursday that ... (Source: Baltimore Sun 2010-10-13T23:54:40Z)

Gunmen dressed as Iraqi soldiers kill 3 guards

BAGHDAD – Iraqi political leaders took a step closer Friday to unsnarling the nation's seven-month political gridlock, according to a key Kurdish negotiator who cited a tentative deal that would keep Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in power. The possible ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-09T08:43:09Z)

Pentagon working on guidance for gays in military

The White House says the Department of Defense is working on guidance for the entire military on how to deal with a court ruling that tosses out the ban on gays serving openly. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Thursday that guidance will be coming ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-14T18:38:31Z)

UPDATE 3-Repsol signs deal for Qatari LNG to Canada

By Daniel Fineren LONDON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Qatargas is to start supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Repsol's Canaport terminal in Canada before the end of 2010, Spain's largest oil company said on Thursday. The multiyear supply deal with the world's ... (Source: CNBC 2010-10-07T21:02:49Z)

Matthew Hulsizer nearing purchase

A deal is close to being consummated between Matthew Hulsizer and the City of Glendale and the National Hockey League that would see the Chicago businessman assume ownership of the Phoenix Coyotes . No formal deal has been reached between Glendale and ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-15T21:29:08Z)

PharMerica announces expiration of HSR Waiting Period to acquire Chem Rx

PharMerica Corporation (NYSE: PMC), a national provider of institutional pharmacy and hospital pharmacy management services, announced today that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (the HSR Waiting Period) applicable to the bid to acquire ... (Source: News-Medical.Net 2010-10-15T14:41:06Z)

'It felt pretty good to stump them'

I n the final minutes of yesterday's gubernatorial debate, I flummoxed the four candidates. I warned them, "You won't have notes on this," and then I asked: "If you could be any living politician other than yourself, who would you choose and why ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-16T04:31:28Z)

NHL says Hulsizer, Glendale deal will 'finally' lead to sale of team

PHOENIX (AP) — The NHL is praising the lease agreement between Chicago investor Matthew Hulsizer and the city of Glendale, saying it will "finally lead to the transition of ownership of the Phoenix Coyotes ." The city announced Friday that it had reached ... (Source: Chicago Tribune 2010-10-16T17:53:11Z)

PharMerica-Chem Rx deal gets antitrust clearance

Pharmacy management services company PharMerica Corp. said Friday that antitrust regulators cleared its proposed purchase of Chem Rx Corp. PharMerica said a mandatory regulatory review period has expired. The company said in September that it would buy ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-15T16:49:57Z)

City to Offer No Cost Rx Prescription Discount Card

HOUSTON - In a nation where there's rarely a "free lunch" when it comes to health care, the citizens of Houston may soon be gifted with a timely discount. "There's no catch," said Mayor Annise Parker as she announced the launch of a city-sponsored ... (Source: MyFox Houston 2010-10-15T03:35:23Z)

Europe Factors-Shares seen marginally higher, data eyed

LONDON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - European shares are expected to open slightly higher on Friday ahead of U.S. retails sales and consumer sentiment data, with some support seen coming from firmer commodity prices and encouraging company results. But investors are ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-15T05:29:55Z)

NHL 'pleased' with Coyotes lease deal that could lead to sale

PHOENIX -- The NHL is praising the lease agreement between Chicago investor Matthew Hulsizer and the city of Glendale, saying it will "finally lead to the transition of ownership of the Phoenix Coyotes ." The city announced Friday that it had reached an ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-16T18:14:40Z)

Lawyers negotiating Khadr plea deal to avert Guantánamo 'child-soldier' trial

A military judge Thursday postponed by one week the resumption of the war crimes trial of Omar Khadr amid reports that lawyers were negotiating a plea deal to avert the Guantánamo captive's so-called ``child-soldier'' terror trial. The Toronto-born Khadr ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-14T22:06:06Z)

PharMerica acquisition bid advances

PharMerica Corp. , a national provider of institutional pharmacy and hospital pharmacy management services, announced Friday that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act applicable to its $70.6 million bid to acquire most of the assets of Chem ... (Source: Business First 2010-10-15T17:18:35Z)

Bay State governor hopefuls debate anti-crime agenda

BOSTON (AP) - The four candidates for Massachusetts governor are proposing different strategies to help stem gun violence and street crime. Republican Charles Baker said at a debate Friday the state should sign on to a federal program that would target ... (Source: Daily Hampshire Gazette 2010-10-16T03:12:43Z)

WEEKAHEAD-The view from Reuters EMEA news editors

LONDON, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Following is the view from Reuters editors in Europe, the Middle East and Africa on top news themes for the week beginning October 16. G20 PREP - Can ministers break currency stalemate? TOP DATA - The state of the European ... (Source: Inside Fidelity 2010-10-15T14:05:19Z)

Fox, Cablevision back at table as blackout looms

News Corp.'s Fox and Cablevision said today they were returning to the negotiating table in an effort to end a programming deal impasse that could deprive some 3 million cable subscribers of baseball playoff and football games in the New York and ... (Source: New York Post 2010-10-16T17:10:14Z)

Kurds: Deal closer on settling Iraq's political limbo

BAGHDAD - Iraqi political leaders took a step closer Friday to unsnarling the nation's seven-month political gridlock, according to a Kurdish negotiator who cited a tentative deal that would keep Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in power. The possible ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-09T07:02:56Z)

New low-cost prescription Drug program announced

Houston Mayor Annise Parker has announced a new discount prescription drug card program that will be available to all Houstonians regardless of income, age or health status. The Coast2Coast Rx card is part of a public/private partnership involving the City ... (Source: Cleveland Advocate 2010-10-16T06:04:31Z)

Lawyers discuss Khadr plea to avert Guantánamo 'child-soldier' trial

A military judge Thursday postponed the Guantánamo war crimes trial of Omar Khadr, the Canadian captured in Afghanistan at age 15, buying time for his lawyers to negotiate a plea deal and avert the so-called "child-soldier'' terror trial. Toronto-born ... (Source: Miami Herald 2010-10-15T20:46:11Z)

Fox-Cablevision dispute threatens broadcasts

News Corp.'s Fox and Cablevision said Saturday they were returning to the negotiating table in an effort to end a programming deal impasse that could deprive some 3 million cable subscribers of baseball playoff and football games in the New York and ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-16T18:00:21Z)

Russia, Venezuela sign nuclear deal

MOSCOW - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Russian President Dmitry A. Medvedev on Friday announced a deal calling for Russia to build the Latin American country's first nuclear power plant, with both leaders emphasizing the plan involves purely ... (Source: Philadelphia Daily News 2010-10-16T07:01:47Z)

National news digest

Starting next year, dozens of states will begin knitting together databases to watch prescription drug abuse, from powerful painkillers to diet pills. With federal money and prodding, states are being asked to sign onto an agreement allowing police ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-16T05:00:06Z)

Fox, Cablevision trying to settle dispute in time for games

NEW YORK -- News Corp.'s Fox and Cablevision said Saturday they were returning to the negotiating table in an effort to end a programming deal impasse that could deprive some 3 million cable subscribers of baseball playoff and football games in the New ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-16T17:24:33Z)

City Offers Discount Prescription Plan

The city of Houston has a new prescription drug plan that makes it easier for most people to get the medicine they need at a lower cost. It's called the Coast2Coast card. It can get you a discount of 40 percent or more on prescription drugs. And the card ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-14T22:41:54Z)

Pentagon develops policy to deal with court ruling

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says the Department of Defense is working on how to deal with a court ruling that tosses out the ban on gays serving openly. White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Thursday that guidance for service branches will be ... (Source: KTVL 2010-10-14T19:21:28Z)

Venezuela inks oil deal with Belarus

MINSK (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez agreed on Saturday to supply the former Soviet republic of Belarus with 30 million metric tones of oil over three years from 2011 in a deal worth as much as $19.4 billion. Belarus has slashed imports of ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-16T18:28:59Z)

UPDATE 1-Venezuela inks oil deal with Belarus-Chavez

MINSK, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez agreed on Saturday to supply the former Soviet republic of Belarus with 30 million tonnes of oil over three years from 2011 in a deal worth as much as $19.4 billion. Belarus has slashed imports of ... (Source: Reuters UK 2010-10-16T18:28:59Z)

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