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Viewing on a PDA? Click here.   To view this email in a web browser click here. CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA WEEKLY JOB CHANGES TOP HEADLINES Friday, July 31, 2009 · Developer pleads guilty to fraud · AG Madigan sues Wells Fargo · Navistar still fighting for $3.3B Pentagon contract · Corus in 'critical' condition · Merrill snags pair of wealth managers · 7 local properties in huge retail portfolio deal · Owner of NHL's Coyotes challenges Reinsdorf's bid for team · Ariel marketing officer departs · In brief: Goettsch Partners | Ventas | General Growth · Suspect bag outside Oprah's studio was harmless · 10 things to do this weekend  CRAIN'S BLOGS · Driehaus pinches pennies, big bucks for Dillinger items and economy hits restaurateur Segal: Taking Names · Another Axelrod's new gig, state pay IOU and no tweets -- or else! Greg Hinz · Breaking up is hard to do, even with a bank you don't like: Enterprise City  As of 1:45 p.m. Dow Jones 9,170.56 +16.10 +0.18% NASDAQ 1,985.48 +1.18 +0.06% Crain's Index 75.54 +0.460 +0.613% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT New Job-Hunting Tool from Crain's Want to do a speed search of jobs offered by Chicago-area companies? Check out the new, electronic Job Seeker Edition of Crain's Book of List—with direct links to job listings for each company. Plus a direct link to Crain's stories about each employer. It's just $49. To sample and buy, go to www.ChicagoBusiness.com/jobseeker. OTHER HEADLINES · Recession eases; GDP dip smaller than expected Crain's New York · Congress races to save 'clunkers' program Chicago Sun-Times · Chicago PMI strengthens in July MarketWatch Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Chicago Business Today - July 31 Big response to Cash for Clunkers exhausts program money. Huge increase in runners for the inaugural Chicago Rock 'N Roll Half Marathon. Read More · Check, Please! visits Kendall College · Enterprise City — a small-business blog · EIA: An entrepreneur is born · New Crain's golf iPhone app SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies » Account Settings LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

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>>> Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View as a webpage. Top Stories Friday, July 31, 2009 Exhumation underway at Burr Oak Cook County Sheriff's investigators are overseeing the exhumation of a gravesite at Burr Oak Cemetery, ABC 7 has learned. Joe Biden addresses Urban League Conference Vice President Joe Biden made a stop in Chicago to address the National Urban League Conference. Quinn hopes no news=good news? No video. No audio. Not even a single "tweet" is permissible. CPD blows up backpack outside Harpo Studios A suspicious package was found outside Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Studios in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood Friday morning. Rebuilt Holy Name Cathedral opens doors | VIDEO Mass will be held once again at Holy Name Cathedral starting Saturday. MORE STORIES Strange Mexico shuts Cancun beach, alleges sand was stolen Mr. Clucky may be evicted from owner's Fla. condo Local co. may turn Jackson hair into diamonds Grandmother fights off would-be purse snatcher Ariz. lawmakers look at selling Capitol for cash Consumer Amazon sued over Kindle deletion of Orwell books Frigidaire recalls clothes washers due to fire hazard Microsoft, Yahoo agree on long-sought search deal Coca-Cola introduces new drink Sears to open toy shops Healthbeat Cosmetic op may cut migraine pain Exercise matters after cancer diagnosis Healthbeat Report: New therapy for lupus | VIDEO Obesity surgery death rates are low, study finds Americans spend $34B for alt meds MOST POPULAR 2 captured in fatal $14 robbery Chicago dad charged with infant's death Exhumation underway at Burr Oak Healthbeat Report: New therapy for lupus Suspect wanted in teen's death All Most Popular Advertisement TODAY'S WEATHER OUTLOOK 82°F 60°F Mostly sunny and pleasant Hour-by-Hour | 7 Day Forecast | Radar & Satellite TONIGHT ON ABC 7:00 PM Surviving Suburbia 7:30 PM The Goode Family 8:00 PM According to Jim 8:30 PM According to Jim 9:00 PM 20/20 10:00 PM ABC 7 News Lottery Results Your Daily Horoscope Congress trying to save 'Cash for Clunkers' The House raced Friday to pass legislation pouring an additional $2 billion into the popular -- but financially strapped -- "cash for clunkers" car purchase program. South Korea's pure ice treats Asia has some truly unique cool treats, including patbingsu, which is South Korea's take on ice cream. Atwood Cafe's Scoop Event Hungry Hound's Ice Cream Social SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS I'd like to receive the following newsletters from abc7chicago.com Daily Weather | Daily News | 190 North Sign up for news alerts

'Stimulus' grants going to porn producers?

Can't see this email? View the online version. 'Voter intimidation' case in Philly Catholic charities align with anti-life proposals American Life League says two prominent Catholic charities have "divorced themselves" from church teaching in supporting the Obama administration's healthcare proposal. 'Stimulus' grants going to porn producers? "Stimulus" funds awarded to the National Endowment for the Arts may be being used to produce pornographic material. [Editor's note: This story contains descriptions that some may find offensive.] Perspective: Traditionalists 'better get used to' polyamory Someone needs to tell Newsweek that families - especially children - are safer and thrive better in a traditional marriage setting. DOJ continues to balk in Philly 'voter intimidation' case A former member of the Federal Election Commission says both parties in Congress need to be demanding answers from the Justice Department regarding its dubious handling of a well-known voter intimidation case in Pennsylvania. Stimulus jobs = high school summer work An economist says because President Obama's stimulus package was rammed through Congress with the promise it would quickly turn the economy around and create positive job growth by the end of this summer, Americans are now asking the president and Democrats on Capitol Hill, "Where's the meat on the table after you promised us a banquet?" More of today's news Beer summit at ... Reward increase... Officers in tro... AP IMPACT: Bad bridges passed up for stimulus cash WASHINGTON Tens of thousands of unsafe or decaying bridges carrying 100 million drivers a day must wait for repairs because states Levin: 'Cash for Clunkers' good through Friday WASHINGTON A lawmaker says he's been assured by Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood that the financially strapped "cash for clunkers" program will be good at least through Friday. 2 Ga. officers accused of running check on Obama DECATUR, Ga. Authorities are investigating two Atlanta area police officers accused of using government computers to run a criminal background check on President Barack Obama. DeKalb County police spokeswoman Tenn. mayor resigns to focus on congressional race MEMPHIS, Tenn. The first elected black mayor of Memphis has officially resigned after a record 18 years in office to focus on his Italy clears use of abortion pill ROME Italy has approved the use of the abortion drug RU 486, drawing fierce protests by the Vatican. The drug, which terminates pregnancy by causing the embryo to Stimulus Money Helping to Fund Pornography? FOX News is reporting that some of the money the NEA received from the Recovery and Reinvestment Act may be funding pornography. The National Endowment for the Arts may be spending some of the money it received from the Recovery Ohio Senator Says the GOP is Being Taken Over By Southerners Ohio Senator George Voinovich is claiming that the GOP is "being taken over by southerners," according to a report on CBS News. Voinovich said "We got too many Jim DeMints (R S.C.) and Tom Coburns (R Ok.). It's the British Woman Wins Right To Die Case by Jeremy WigginsIf you want to see where the country is headed under the new socialist health care system (lets be honest with ourselves here), then one has to look again to the "tired argument" of the British Gates & Crowley To Pow-Wow With Obama Tonight byJeremy Wiggins In what one can only describe as an unabashed attempt to breathe life into his dying popularity rating, President Obama plans to meet with Officer Crowley and Professor Gates at the White House tonight to have a beer Big Surprise!Obama is Wright's Disciple by Crane Durham President Obama is proving to be the Reverend Wright’s disciple (Black Liberation Theology, socialist underpinnings) that the media failed to expose him for before the election. At the heart of his presidency, there is an US vs. Thousands Lobby Congress to Keep Abortion Out Of Health Care Bill Over 65,000 Americans have signed a petition started by the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) to try to ensure that abortion is not subsidized as a mandatory health benefit. See The Christian Post. Another group is conducting Laws, Lies and Videotape Check out the latest American Life League video report below. Gull Lake Q&A, Part 1 On Thursday I wrapped up a week of teaching at Gull Lake Ministries in Michigan. http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-7-4-gull-lake-qa-part-1/ The Contradictions of our President While my first passion (and formal training) is in theology and philosophy, I do love following politics. http://www.conversantlife.com/politics/the-contradictions-of-our-president Bible Busâ€"June Update During our Caribbean cruise last week I finished reading through the Bible.http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-6-16-bible-busn-june-update/ For the Love of Reading By Mary Friedeman We are a family of bibliophiles. If my husband and I have a shared vice, it is the acquisition of books. Books, books, Producers or Consumers--part two In my last post I mentioned our notebooks. In this post I would like to tell you a little more about our notebooks. When we are studying a particular subject the children make a notebook that will contain all of They Play What They Know By Sheri Cobb Prior to having children I was an administrative assistant to the family pastor at our church. I did all his secretarial things and attended a lot of meetings. I remember attending an informational meeting for the OneNewsNow.com - P. O. Drawer 2440 - Tupelo, MS 38803 - (662) 821-2007

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee have struck a deal to allow them to move a sweeping health care bill after a two-week deadlock.

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

Politics, Political News - POLITICO.com

The Obama administration is telling lawmakers that just a week after it took effect, its $1 billion "cash-for-clunkers" program is already running out of money and will be suspended Thursday night, according to three Senate aides familiar with the discussions.

Crain's Daily News Alert prepared for Top Executives

Viewing on a PDA? Click here.   To view this email in a web browser click here. CHICAGOBUSINESS — POWERED BY CRAIN'S — Daily Business Briefing CRAIN'S LISTS SEND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR MULTIMEDIA WEEKLY JOB CHANGES TOP HEADLINES Thursday, July 30, 2009 · Chicago area has Illinois' highest home foreclosure rate · Motorola beats expectations, shares rise · Moto's Jha boosts bet on Google's Android platform · Sears launches new marketing campaign using Facebook · McD's falls out of favor with Morgan Stanley analyst · Guv hints he'll soften some budget cuts · Southwest makes offer for Frontier Air · Westin O'Hare at risk of default: report · Aon's earnings top estimates · Brunswick soars 27% on better cash picture · 10 things to do this weekend · The latest job changes and appointments: People on the Move  CRAIN'S BLOGS · Urban League, Pink Ice and staying focused: Taking Names · Dear Mr. Mayor, thanks but no thanks on set-asides for gay biz: Greg Hinz · 4 biz lessons learned at McDonald's: Enterprise City · Western Amateur returns to Chicago: Inside the Leather   Final Markets Dow Jones 9,154.46 +83.74 +0.92% NASDAQ 1,984.30 +16.54 +0.84% Crain's Index 75.08 +1.160 +1.569% » View Other Top Headlines ADVERTISEMENT New Job-Hunting Tool from Crain's Want to do a speed search of jobs offered by Chicago-area companies? Check out the new, electronic Job Seeker Edition of Crain's Book of List—with direct links to job listings for each company. Plus a direct link to Crain's stories about each employer. It's just $49. To sample and buy, go to www.ChicagoBusiness.com/jobseeker. OTHER HEADLINES · Tax increases, spending cuts or layoffs possible to fill city's $520M budget gap Chicago Sun-Times · Cabbies push for rate increase ABC 7 · Suspicious package found during O'Hare drill CBS 2 · Boeing unveils new Navy patrol jet Bellingham (Wash.) Herald Crain's Chicago Business | 360 N. Michigan Ave. | Chicago, IL 60601 ADVERTISEMENT TODAY'S FEATURES Chicago Business Today - July 30 Foreclosures climb with jobless rate. Office vacancies could hit 20% by 2011, says Jones Lang LaSalle. Moto betting its future on new smartphones.Read More SIGN UP FOR CUSTOM ALERTS Industries Companies » Account Settings LISTEN LIVE: Traffic, weather and news from our news partner WBBM-AM.

Blue Dog healthcare 'fix' only scratches the surface

Can't see this email? View the online version. Priority for the Christian voter Blue Dog healthcare 'fix' only scratches surface Former congressman Ernest Istook says Blue Dog Democrats who agreed to a deal yesterday on the House healthcare bill may have achieved political cover by helping improve the legislation slightly, but they have not come close to fixing the major problems it creates. Perspective: 'Likelies' tell the real tale Polls of "likely voters" -- the folks the politicians give a rip about -- show that President Obama's numbers are tanking...big time. Info on homosexual health risks squelched An Illinois-based pro-family group is calling for a federal study of the health risks of homosexual conduct. Falwell boldly delivers House invocation in Jesus' name Rev. Jonathan Falwell has followed his father's footsteps to Washington, delivering the opening prayer Wednesday for the U.S. House of Representatives. RINO a sign of 'disarray' in New York GOP A political science professor in New York says state Republican Party leaders aren't requiring GOP candidates to adhere to the core values the party was founded on, a clear sign the party is in "disarray." More of today's news Poll shows Obam... More bodies rec... Dog missing for... Nigerian troops attack Islamist mosque, kill 100 terrorists MAIDUGURI, Nigeria Troops shelled the compound of an Islamist sect blamed for days of violence in northern Nigeria then attacked its mosque, killing at least 100 terrorists Federal judge wants to send terrorist home WASHINGTON A judge who has grown impatient with the Obama administration's handling of a young Guantanamo Bay detainee is preparing to decide whether he'll go home to Democrats press committee action on health care WASHINGTON Congressional Democrats are determined to show progress on health care overhaul by pushing President Barack Obama's top domestic priority through two critically Congress moving to shore up depleted fed programs WASHINGTON Emergency legislation is moving through Congress to make sure vital federal aid for unemployment benefits and other programs doesn't dry up while lawmakers are out Baby girl cut from mom's womb is found; 2 arrested WORCESTER, Mass. A baby girl cut from her mother's womb was found and a woman arrested after acquaintances became suspicious of her claims that Ohio Senator Says the GOP is Being Taken Over By Southerners Ohio Senator George Voinovich is claiming that the GOP is "being taken over by southerners," according to a report on CBS News. Voinovich said "We got too many Jim DeMints (R S.C.) and Tom Coburns (R Ok.). It's the Thousands Lobby Congress to Keep Abortion Out Of Health Care Bill Over 65,000 Americans have signed a petition started by the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) to try to ensure that abortion is not subsidized as a mandatory health benefit. See The Christian Post. Another group is conducting Laws, Lies and Videotape Check out the latest American Life League video report below. A Teachable Moment Indeed by David Limbaugh The Henry Louis Gates Jr. Cambridge police flap is most significant for what it tells us about President Barack Obama, his approach to the presidency, and his general attitude, including on matters of race. In his July Have We Figured Him out? There's a great article by Ben Stein at The American Spectator (where he regularly writes) this week entitled "We've Figured Him Out." The him, of course, refers to President Obama andthe latest efforts to get his socialized health care plan Nurse Forced To Help Perform Abortion Josh Friedeman| Is this a glimpse into the future? Unholy Alliance:Church and State in Connecticut by Marcia Segelstein Check out Marcia's latest video blog here. Gull Lake Q&A, Part 1 On Thursday I wrapped up a week of teaching at Gull Lake Ministries in Michigan. http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-7-4-gull-lake-qa-part-1/ The Contradictions of our President While my first passion (and formal training) is in theology and philosophy, I do love following politics. http://www.conversantlife.com/politics/the-contradictions-of-our-president Bible Busâ€"June Update During our Caribbean cruise last week I finished reading through the Bible.http://www.keepbelieving.com/blog/2009-6-16-bible-busn-june-update/ For the Love of Reading By Mary Friedeman We are a family of bibliophiles. If my husband and I have a shared vice, it is the acquisition of books. Books, books, Producers or Consumers--part two In my last post I mentioned our notebooks. In this post I would like to tell you a little more about our notebooks. When we are studying a particular subject the children make a notebook that will contain all of They Play What They Know By Sheri Cobb Prior to having children I was an administrative assistant to the family pastor at our church. I did all his secretarial things and attended a lot of meetings. I remember attending an informational meeting for the OneNewsNow.com - P. O. Drawer 2440 - Tupelo, MS 38803 - (662) 821-2007