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Local News

Out of college, out of coverage - Philly.com

Health industry to offer cost cuts - Philly.com

How Philadelphia may fare in recession and recovery - Philly.com

Low-income nutrition aid to increase in Pa. - Philly.com

Northeastern Hospital Closing - Philly.com

New fees likely at Philadelphia health centers - Philly.com

Health costs magnified in prison - PhillyBurbs.com

Things people need to think about and deal with if they’ve been laid off? - TimesHerald.com

Recovery.pa.gov - Find out how Pennsylvania plans to spend $16 billion from the stimulus plan.

National News

Group Therapy Offers Savings in Numbers - Wall Street Journal - A willingness to share the couch with others has made therapy affordable.

Health Plans: New Safeguards - Wall Street Journal - Seniors will likely pay more for Medicare’s private health plans next year, but new consumer protections that come with those plans could ensure they remain an attractive alternative to traditional Medicare.

Novel Approach to Health Plans Gains Traction - Wall Street Journal - Local organizations are finding creative ways to help cover employees of small businesses.

Recession Fuels Ailments - ABCNews.com - Economy can cause insomnia, depression, teeth grinding and other maladies.

Obama sees “signs of progress” on economic crisis - Reuters.com

Insurers May Stop Charging Sick People More - CBS News Interactive

Obama calls for overhaul of U.S. health care system - CNN.com

Health insurance squeezes America’s workers - Philly.com

Meltdown impact extends to abortion, birth control - Philly.com

Government News

HealthReform.gov - Join the Discussion about health reform!

President Obama’s Weekly Video Address

WhiteHouse.gov - The White House is open for questions on the economy!

US Budget Watch - Educating the public about issues that have significant fiscal policy impact

Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget - Promoting understanding of current budgetary issues

Washington Health Policy Week in Review - The Commonwealth Fund

Other News Sources

Medical News Today

Recession News Stories - Nobosh.com

Reuters.com