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Nursing grads no longer in high demand

By Kathy McCabe, Globe Staff  |  June 6, 2010 Allison Geissert delivered the student commencement address at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where she graduated with high honors with a… Read more »

Health aid urged for low-wage workers

Advocates say wait until 2014 is unfair By Kay Lazar, Globe Staff  |  June 20, 2010 Thousands of uninsured Massachusetts workers in low-wage jobs are ineligible for state-subsidized health coverage,… Read more »

State tries to slow medical expansion

Proposals will face tougher scrutiny By Robert Weisman and Liz Kowalczyk, Globe Staff  |  June 4, 2010 Patrick administration officials, seeking to pressure hospitals as well as insurers to rein… Read more »

2 insurers again seek double-digit increases

Earlier rejections still under appeal By Robert Weisman, Globe Staff  |  June 3, 2010 The state’s two largest health insurers again are seeking double-digit increases in the rates charged to… Read more »

Perfume Bans Catching On

The perfume industry is not regulated by any government agency and is not required to disclose the ingredients in perfume, cologne, or "fragrance" added to personal care and cleaning products.1… Read more »