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Deals of the Hour / October 20, 2010, 6:39 pm

Chavez in Iran

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez met with Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Tehran today—it's his ninth visit to the Iranian capital.  He's been known to call it a home away from home. For Iran, the hospitality pays off. Watch the latest video ... (Source: FOXNews (blog) 2010-10-20T01:13:27Z)

Alleged Brett Favre target Jenn Sterger hires legal counsel

New York — The ex-New York Jets employee involved in the allegation against Brett Favre has hired a lawyer. Former Jets game emcee Jenn Sterger has hired the Long Island-based law firm of LaRusso and Conway to advise her throughout the process. Sterger's ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-10-20T15:39:36Z)

Federal appeals court maintains military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy for now

Story tools SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily granted the U.S. government's request for a freeze on a judge's order requiring the military to allow openly gay troops. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit ... (Source: Syracuse Post-Standard 2010-10-21T01:19:25Z)

Separation of church and state questioned by Christine O'Donnell

This blogpost was cross-posted from the Washington Post's On Faith website . Delaware Senate candidates Chris Coons (D) and Christine O'Donnell (R) met again Tuesday at Widener University's School of Law for a debate over, among other contentious topics ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-19T20:41:26Z)

Spain says 'Adios' to smoke-filled bars, cafes with anti-smoking law

MADRID - Spain, famed for its smoke-filled bars, corner cafes and restaurants, set the stage Wednesday for a tough new anti-smoking law that will rid the country of its dubious status as one of Western Europe's easiest places to light up. The bill passed ... (Source: Canada East 2010-10-20T18:31:24Z)

Christine O'Donnell Surprised Constitution Calls for Separation of Church and State

Delaware Republican Senate nominee Christine O'Donnell seemed surprised to learn today that the U.S. Constitution calls for the separation of church and state. You have to wonder if her opponent, Chris Coons, or debate onlookers at Widener University Law ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-10-20T01:06:17Z)

Jenn Sterger hires lawyer

NEW YORK -- The ex- New York Jets sideline host involved in the allegation against Brett Favre has hired a lawyer. Former Jets game emcee Jenn Sterger has hired the Long Island-based law firm of LaRusso and Conway to advise her throughout the process ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-20T15:10:58Z)

Canada's Harper Says Potash Corp. 'American-Controlled' Company

Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said today BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $40 billion hostile offer for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. is a case of an Australian company buying a U.S. company. "This is a proposal for an American ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-20T21:16:02Z)

Palestinians Shift Focus in Strategy for Statehood

RAMALLAH, West Bank — The Palestinian leadership, near despair about attaining a negotiated agreement with Israel on a two-state solution, is increasingly focusing on how to get international bodies and courts to declare a Palestinian state in the West ... (Source: New York Times 2010-10-20T23:46:22Z)

Notifying Congress of Planned Arms Deal to Saudi Arabia

The Obama administration has notified Congress that it plans to sell up to $60 billion in advanced weaponry to Saudi Arabia, in one of the largest-ever single U.S. arms deals. The Obama administration has notified Congress that it plans to sell up to $60 ... (Source: WHSV 2010-10-21T00:00:41Z)

Palestinians open to recognizing Israel within '67 borders

JERUSALEM - Responding to an offer by Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to extend a freeze on building in West Bank settlements if the Palestinians recognize Israel as the Jewish state , a top Palestinian official said Wednesday that such ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-10-13T20:27:04Z)

Canada's Saskatchewan Said to Reject BHP Infrastructure Offer

Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Saskatchewan rejected an offer of C$370 million ($360 million) of infrastructure investment from BHP Billiton Ltd., which is trying to win support for its $40 billion bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., according to an e-mail ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-20T11:50:32Z)

Indiana Supreme Court sets strict limits on attorneys soliciting accident victims

INDIANAPOLIS — Lawyers won't be allowed to contact victims immediately after an accident under new rules imposed by the Indiana Supreme Court. Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard last week signed an order amending the Rules of Professional Conduct. The new ... (Source: Republic 2010-10-19T12:34:40Z)

Israel makes settlement offer; Palestinians say no

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered on Monday to renew a partial settlement construction freeze in exchange for Palestinian recognition of Israel as a Jewish state. Palestinian officials swiftly rejected the proposal -- Israel's latest ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-11T16:47:32Z)

New Rules For Attorneys Soliciting Business

The Indiana Supreme Court amended rules for attorneys regarding when they can solicit clients for potential personal injury or wrongful death cases. Attorneys have always been allowed to solicit clients for such cases after an accident or disaster, but the ... (Source: WIBC.com 2010-10-20T03:43:46Z)

Spain gets tough on smokers

MADRID— Spain, a country famed for its smoke-filled bars, corner cafes and restaurants, is poised to enact a tough new anti-smoking law Wednesday, eliminating its status as Western Europe's last country where lighting up in indoor public places is ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-20T23:17:44Z)

Gov't awaits Calif. judge's final ruling on request for stay of order involving gay troops

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A federal judge is expected to rule Tuesday on a government request to delay her order halting the military from enforcing its ban on openly gay troops. U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips said Monday she would review the arguments ... (Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune 2010-10-19T07:41:11Z)

Court limits lawyers soliciting accident victims

Indianapolis - Lawyers won't be allowed to contact victims immediately after an accident under new rules imposed by the Indiana Supreme Court. Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard last week signed an order amending the Rules of Professional Conduct. The new ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-19T11:15:56Z)

Hugo Chavez, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Say United To Change World Order

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told his Venezuelan counterpart on Wednesday they would defeat their common foes, the latest defiant salvo against Western countries that he says are failing in their attempts to isolate Iran. At the end of a two-day visit, Venezuelan ... (Source: Post Chronicle 2010-10-20T18:52:52Z)

Appeals court freezes judge's order tossing military's policy on gays

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily granted the U.S. government's request for a freeze on a judge's order requiring the military to allow openly gay troops. A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ... (Source: Pioneer Press 2010-10-21T00:15:00Z)

Saudi Arabia to buy aircraft worth $60B in largest U.S. arms deal

As telegraphed last month , the Pentagon today notified Congress it plans to sell Saudi Arabia up to $60 billion in advanced fighter jets and attack helicopters, the largest-ever U.S. arms deal. The 10-year contract is being pitched as necessary to counter ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-20T22:56:15Z)

Lawyer: Jenn Sterger considering NFL's request to meet in Brett Favre probe

Former New York Jets employee Jenn Sterger is considering a request from the NFL to meet with the league about its probe into alleged inappropriate behavior by Brett Favre , her attorney said Wednesday. Deadspin first reported that Favre allegedly sent ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-20T21:58:59Z)

Judge likely to deny gov't on gay troops order

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A federal judge is expected to rule Tuesday on a government request to delay her order halting the military from enforcing its ban on openly gay troops — a request she has said she'll probably deny. U.S. District Judge Virginia ... (Source: FOX News 2010-10-19T15:40:47Z)

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' reinstated: Court freezes judge's order halting ban on openly gay troops

SAN FRANCISCO – A federal appeals court on Wednesday granted a government request to temporarily freeze a judge's order telling the military to stop enforcing its ban on openly gay troops. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals instructed the lawyers for ... (Source: New York Daily News 2010-10-21T00:00:41Z)

DADT Update: Judge Likely To Deny Government On Gay Troops Order; Final Decision Any Moment

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A federal judge said on Monday that she is learning toward denying a government request to delay her order halting the military from enforcing its ban on openly gay troops. U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips said she would review ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-10-20T05:45:28Z)

Iran, Venezuela leader seek 'new world order'

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and his Iranian counterpart have declared they are united in efforts to establish a "new world order" and warned their enemies would be relegated to the "graveyard." The rhetoric wrapped up Chavez's two-day visit to Iran ... (Source: AP - msnbc.com 2010-10-20T20:47:24Z)

White House notifies Congress of $60 billion proposed arms deal with Saudi Arabia

WASHINGTON - The Obama administration formally notified Congress on Wednesday of plans to sell Saudi Arabia up to $60 billion worth of arms in a deal aimed at bolstering regional defenses against an ascendant Iran. The agreement, which will stretch out ... (Source: Arizona Daily Wildcat 2010-10-20T22:13:18Z)

Spain says 'Adios' to smoke-filled bars, cafes, restaurants with new tough anti-smoking law

MADRID (AP) — Spain, famed for its smoke-filled bars, corner cafes and restaurants, set the stage Wednesday for a tough new anti- smoking law that will rid the country of its dubious status as one of Western Europe's easiest places to light up. The bill ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-10-20T18:09:55Z)

WRAPUP 2-BHP's Potash bid faces pressure from Canadian province

WINNIPEG/LONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Canada's Saskatchewan province has opposed BHP Billiton's ( BLT.L ) hostile bid for Potash Corp ( POT.TO ), prompting the mining giant to offer more concessions on tax revenue to get the $39 billion deal approved. Canada ... (Source: Reuters 2010-10-20T11:36:13Z)

Christine O'Donnell debate on First Amendment causes stir

WILMINGTON, Del. - Republican Christine O'Donnell left her law school audience buzzing when she challenged her Democratic opponent to show where the Constitution requires separation of church and state, and a day later, the two Senate candidates are set ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-10-21T00:43:38Z)

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