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Years, they get to keep their pensions. that was a big battle for them. and you can start asking the question -- what do the owners and commissioners really gain by making their league, you know, the butt of many jokes for the past several weeks. >> jason, as far as you can tell right now what was the main sticking point in terms of why the lockout began in the first place? we heard issues about obviously compensation, ability to bench the bad refs, what was the number one issue and how did they resolve it as far as what we know, we know this news is still breaking though? >> well, again, the ...

Made out well in the new deal? >> they did. from all accounts, it sounded like the federers made out pretty well. more details of the deal will come out today in term of financial numbers. for the next five years, the sticking point they get to keep their pensions. so what do the owners really gain? they got a compromise from the refs in terms of number of officials. they wanted to add more officials and have more crews. but the refs were worried that was going to hurt the overall compensation pool that they were receiving. that's not going to happen as of right now. they're going to create so...

Resolve? you think the refs made out pretty well in this new deal? >> they did. from all accounts, it sounded like the refs made out pretty well. more details of the deal will come out today in term of financial numbers. for the next five years, the sticking point they get to keep their pensions. so what do the owners really gain? well, they got a compromise from the refs in terms of the number of officials. they wanted to add more officials and have more crews. but the refs were worried that was going to hurt the overall compensation pool that they were receiving. that's not going to happen a...

Watersheds. where are the funds, is that an ongoing compensation pool, as well? >> yes. it the $20 billion that was set aside by bp was not simply for individual and business claims. it also includes funds available to monitor the gulf, clean up the oil where it may still remain, et cetera. and i think that there's a fine line here between the local gulf states, louisiana, alabama, mississippi, florida, saying the food is safe. come on down to our restaurants. visit our hotels. we are back to normal. we are looking forward to the best in gulf seafood. and other allegations coming in about we'r...