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State Senate Announces No "Lame Duck" Session in 2010

February 5th, 2010
Yesterday, the PA Legislature announced it would not be coming in for a lame duck session after the November 2 elections.

Healthcare leader: Obama should compromise on reform in order to get it done

January 26th, 2010
The Philadelphia Inquirer today published an op-ed by Dr. Stuart Shapiro, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association. Dr. Shapiro says that in order to move forward on reform, Obama must compromise Kennedy-style.

Brown wins Mass, Threatens Healthcare Overhaul in Senate

January 20th, 2010
Scott Brown's decisive Senate victory in Massachusetts has cost Democrats their razor-thin advantage.

News of the Day

Geisinger Health System Announces Strategic Partnership

February 5th, 2010
Research project with TGen to focus on causes of obesity, diabetes and other metabolic disorders.

New Study May Help Diabetes Patients

February 5th, 2010
Help could be on the way for diabetes patients at risk for hypoglycemia.

President Obama Will Push Forward on Healthcare Reform

February 5th, 2010
Obama will address jobs, but continuation of healthcare is a priority.

Did you know...

February 4th, 2010
...that tens of thousands of adult Americans die each year from diseases that could be prevented by routine vaccinations?

Personal financial info leaked on 3,700 Highmark customers

February 4th, 2010
All of the effected are current or former Boscov's employees.