New York designated LHP Clay Rapada for assignment to make room for Overbay, whose contract was selected from the minors.

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In California, once the contract is signed, the assignee has 30 days to send out written notice of the assignment to the company's creditors.

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As part of a contract to protect American diplomats and other employees worldwide, the State Department hired Blackwater for a multiyear assignment in Iraq, renewable each year.

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