LIVE AT FIVE – 07.22.11

Posted on | July 22, 2011 | 2 Comments

TOP NEWS
Congressional Democrats Unhappy With Secret Debt-Limit Deal

Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH)

Senior Democrats unhappy with massive spending cuts conceded by Obama in return for tax loophole closures
Short-term deal also a possibility

Military Gay Ban To End In 60 Days?
Reports say Panetta, Mullen ready to certify that military is ready for repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, but neither will comment publicly

Boobytraps In Brega
Rebels say Khadafy has prepared oil port for destruction if rebels capture it

POLITICS
Struggling Huntsman Campaign Loses Manager

Governor Jon Huntsman announced his candidacy last month

Susie Wiles replaced by former McCain campaign staffer

ABC Sports Says Pawlenty Violated Copyright By Using “Miracle On Ice” Footage

Salon: Daily Caller Blows Bachmann Migraine Story

Alabama Allocated Millions In Tornado Aid, But Only 18% Receive Aid From FEMA

Senate Votes To Extend FBI Director Mueller’s Term

Fight Over Evolution Fizzles In Texas

Pennsylvania Senate President Not Ready To Privatize State Liquor Stores

NJ Democrats Continue Whining About Christie Budget Cuts

THE ECONOMY, STUPID
European Stocks Advance For Fourth Day
Express Scripts Set To Buy Rival Medco For $29.1 Billion, Claims Merger Will Save Consumers Money On Prescriptions
United Continental CEO Says Labor Deals Won’t Be Done This Year
Dodd-Frank Lambasted On First Anniversary
US Government Sells Remaining Chrysler Stake To Fiat, Takes $1.3 Billion Loss
Crude Climbs For Fourth Day On Optimism Over Euro, US Debt; Could Reach $102/Barrel
Microsoft Profits Up 30%
Apple Loses Tablet Share In Q2, Mostly To Android
As Bad As It Seems Now, Nokia’s Future Looks Worse
AntiSec Hackers Claim Breach Of NATO Security
RIM’s Playbook Becomes First Tablet Certified For Government Use
Apple Rumored To Be Making Bid For Hulu

SPORTS
NFL Owners Approve Deal, Players Refuse Vote

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell

“Tricked, duped, led astray, hoodwinked, bamboozled.” – Redskins DE Vonnie Holliday, commenting on owners’ proposal, which contains language not discussed with players

Giants Fan’s Beating Case Takes Surprising Turn – More Arrests

Rays Find An Ounce Of Offense To Prevail In Pitching Duel

Celtics Lose Frank To Pistons

NCAA Investigation Puts Auburn Coach Chizik On Defense

Verlander Leads Tigers Past Twins Again

Big 12 Says No To Prep Games On Texas Network

Lockout Forces NFL To Cancel Hall Of Fame Game

FAMOUS FOR BEING FAMOUS
Affair In The Air: Lopez/Anthony Breakup Was Imminent Two Years Ago