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Deals of the Hour / October 18, 2010, 9:40 pm

Latest Pennsylvania news, sports, business and entertainment:, PA

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Democrat Dan Onorato accused his Republican challenger in Pennsylvania governor's race of political double-talk on taxes, while front-runner Tom Corbett said electing Onorato would prevent the "tough decisions" necessary to rein in ... (Source: FOX43.com 2010-10-19T03:16:19Z)

U.S. Senate, Missouri auditor candidates debate Friday

LAKE OZARK— Candidates for Missouri's top political races are gathering for debates at the Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri's U.S Senate and state auditor candidates are to square off in two separate debates Friday hosted by the Missouri Press Association ... (Source: Columbia Missourian 2010-10-15T12:25:06Z)

Corbett, Onorato, square off in 2nd Pa. gov debate

Republican gubernatorial front-runner Tom Corbett broadened his no-new-taxes pledge Saturday during a televised debate with Democratic rival Dan Onorato, saying it also rules out increases in fees — such as motor-vehicle levies — or employee ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-17T02:21:26Z)

Poll shows Patrick leading Republican challenger Baker in Mass. governor's race

BOSTON - A new poll shows Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick with a seven percentage point lead over Republican challenger Charles Baker in the Massachusetts gubernatorial race. Forty-six percent of the 500 likely voters in the Suffolk University/WHDH-TV poll ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-14T14:13:39Z)

Jamie McMurray wins Bank of America 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Charlotte Motor Speedway

CONCORD, N.C. — Jamie McMurray picked up his third big victory in his comeback season, beating all the championship contenders in the Bank of America 500 Saturday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway. McMurray, winner of the Daytona 500 and the Brickyard ... (Source: Post-Crescent 2010-10-17T09:38:05Z)

CLAIMSERVE and Susan G. Komen Team Up for the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Race for the Cure

CLAIMSERVE INSURANCE APPRAISAL teams up as a local platinum sponsor with the Susan G. Komen, Race for the Cure® in Bayfront Park, downtown Miami on Saturday, October 16, 2010. The Komen Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Race for the Cure raises significant funds and ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-12T09:29:42Z)

Sharron Angle, Harry Reid face off in Vegas debate

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- More than Nevada will be watching when Republican Sharron Angle and Democrat Harry Reid have their one face-to-face meeting before voters pick a winner in their top-of-the-ticket U.S. Senate race. Thursday night's debate in Las Vegas is ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-14T02:10:40Z)

Sister chronicles Komen's fight with breast cancer

To Nancy G. Brinker, she was simply her sister, Suzy, but the rest of the world has come to know the name as Susan G. Komen. Brinker spearheaded the growth of one of the largest health-advocacy organizations in the world after her sister died from breast ... (Source: Dayton Daily News 2010-10-16T02:44:05Z)

Obama targets key groups in election's homestretch

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Heading into the homestretch of the midterm elections, President Barack Obama is targeting key Democratic constituencies as he tries to energize voters and build up Election Day turnout among his supporters. The groups Obama is targeting ... (Source: Houston Chronicle 2010-10-18T16:17:46Z)

President Obama stumps for Mass. governor Patrick

BOSTON — President Barack Obama stepped into the Massachusetts gubernatorial race Saturday to rally for friend and political ally Deval Patrick, who is struggling to overcome the anti-incumbent mood that has swept across the country during this election ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-10-17T06:17:39Z)

Runner Benson Approaches Sos Race Like a Marathon, Adv17,

DETROIT (AP) Wayne State University law professor Jocelyn Benson says the lessons she has learned training for marathons have come in handy in another kind of run her campaign for Michigan secretary of state. "This campaign has definitely been a marathon ... (Source: WSLS.com 2010-10-17T08:05:02Z)

Runner Benson approaches Secretary of State race like a marathon

DETROIT (AP) — Wayne State University law professor Jocelyn Benson says the lessons she has learned training for marathons have come in handy in another kind of run — her campaign for Michigan secretary of state. "This campaign has definitely been a ... (Source: The Oakland Press 2010-10-18T11:02:48Z)

AIA sets IPO price range,may offer upto 8.08 bln shrs

HONG KONG (Reuters) - AIA Group Ltd, which is aiming to raise up to $20.5 billion through a Hong Kong listing, said it had set an IPO price range of HK$18.38-19.68 per share. It said the base offering would comprise of 5.86 billion shares and that upto 8 ... (Source: Reuters India 2010-10-17T05:41:52Z)

Washington Post: Sharron Angle's war on Canada

Last week during their debate, Nevada Republican Senate candidate Sharron Angle told Democrat Harry Reid to "man up." But it's time for Angle to own up to her own incessant race-baiting over immigration. A couple of weeks ago, Angle released an ad with ... (Source: Las Vegas Sun 2010-10-18T19:16:43Z)

Deval slammed for insisting he's the true 'outsider'

G OP gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker yesterday blasted Gov. Deval Patrick 's claims that he's an outsider and "not a politician," insisting the incumbent Democrat has failed to enact real reforms despite becoming the ultimate State House ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-19T04:06:26Z)

Sharron Angle Tells Hispanic Students They Look 'A Little More Asian' (VIDEO)

LAS VEGAS — Nevada U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle is seen in a new video making an unusual comment about race, telling a group of Hispanic students that some of them look "a little more Asian." In a meeting with Hispanic students Friday, Angle ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-10-19T03:37:48Z)

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Advocacy Alliance Warns of Increased Risk and Flaws of ...

A third of women over 40 are at greater risk of developing breast cancer and they may not even know it, warned the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Advocacy Alliance. Women with dense breasts – breasts that have more breast tissue than fat – are four to ... (Source: Kansas City Star 2010-10-18T16:10:36Z)

Charles Baker touts skill, resume in Mass. gov. race

L OWELL— At 6-feet, 6-inches tall, Charles Baker towered over the martial arts boxers who clambered into the Kun Khmer Federation gym on a side street of this former mill town during a recent campaign stop. Baker was there to hear how the gym has become ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-10T10:07:52Z)

Johnson: I'm not to blame

CONCORD, N.C. - There's a theory that Jimmie Johnson is to blame for what ails NASCAR . Falling television ratings are because the four-time defending Sprint Cup champion kills the suspense by winning all the time. Attendance at races is down because ... (Source: FOXSports.com 2010-10-18T01:08:40Z)

Corbett and Onorato to square off in final debate

HARRISBURG — Democrat Dan Onorato, trailing in the polls, needs to "come out with both guns blazing" to make an impact in the third and final gubernatorial debate tonight in Philadelphia, a political analyst said. "I think he needs to be very aggressive ... (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review 2010-10-18T17:22:11Z)

Obamas' political road show playing Sunday in Ohio

BOSTON (AP) â€" President Barack Obama stepped into the Massachusetts gubernatorial race Saturday to rally for friend and political ally Deval Patrick , who is struggling to overcome the anti-incumbent mood that has swept across the country during ... (Source: Daily Oklahoman 2010-10-17T16:47:35Z)

Obama steps into Mass. governor's race to aid ally

P resident Barack Obama stepped into the Massachusetts gubernatorial race Saturday to rally for friend and political ally Deval Patrick , who is struggling to overcome the anti-incumbent mood that has swept across the country during this election season ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-17T04:08:48Z)

Obama: Republicans counting on voter amnesia

COLUMBUS, Ohio – President Barack Obama says Republicans are trying to ride Americans' frustration with the economy to success in the midterm elections, counting on voters "forgetting who caused the mess in the first place." Obama spoke Sunday night at a ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-10-18T21:47:03Z)

First duo hits the trail to boost Dems

W ASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are campaigning together for the first time since the 2008 presidential race as they set their sights on Ohio. The Obamas were to make campaign on Sunday for Gov. Ted Strickland and raise ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-10-18T23:48:44Z)

Johnson dismisses theory falling ratings a result of his dominance

CONCORD, N.C. -- There's a theory that Jimmie Johnson is to blame for what ails NASCAR. Falling television ratings are because the four-time defending Sprint Cup champion wins all the time and kills any suspense. Attendance at races are down because ... (Source: CBS Sports 2010-10-16T22:10:53Z)

Only two debates scheduled in Missouri's U.S. Senate race

ST. LOUIS • When Republican Roy Blunt kicked off his bid for U.S. Senate, he admonished his Democratic opponent for a lack of public appearances. That was last year. This fall, after several polls showed Blunt with a comfortable lead, it was his turn to ... (Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2010-10-15T02:16:39Z)

AIA to shut IPO book early on strong demand: sources

By Denny Thomas and Kennix Chim HONG KONG (Reuters) - Heavy demand for AIA Group Ltd's up to $20.5 billion share sale in Hong Kong prompted underwriters to shut the offer to funds two days ahead of schedule, sources said on Monday. The strong interest from ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-18T12:00:04Z)

Latest Missouri news, sports, business and entertainment:, MO

US Senate, Mo. auditor candidates debating Friday LAKE OZARK, Mo. (AP) — Candidates for Missouri's top political races are gathering for debates at the Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri's U.S Senate and state auditor candidates are to square off in two ... (Source: KFOR 2010-10-15T15:59:51Z)

AIA CEO says AIG shareholding overhang no issue

By Denny Thomas HONG KONG (Reuters) - American International Group Inc's <AIG.N> remaining shareholding in AIA Group Ltd after its listing is not of concern to investors, AIA CEO Mark Tucker said on Sunday, as the mega offer enters its home stretch. AIA ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-17T11:25:27Z)

Runner Benson approaches SOS race like a marathon

DETROIT (AP) — Wayne State University law professor Jocelyn Benson says the lessons she has learned training for marathons have come in handy in another kind of run — her campaign for Michigan secretary of state. "This campaign has definitely been a ... (Source: Times Union 2010-10-17T07:57:52Z)

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