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Planned Parenthood to begin offering medication abortions in capital With newly installed outdoor security cameras and buzz-in entry system, Planned Parenthood Springfield plans to begin offering elective abortions this month through the use of drugs that let women complete the procedure at home.   Read more on The State Journal-Register

Bill would boost insurance requirements for drunken drivers People twice convicted of drunken or drugged driving will be required to carry increased personal liability insurance if a Carroll County legislator’s bill becomes law. Read more on Carroll County Times

Insurance-related direct mail steady in 2009: Mintel Despite budget cuts and the growing use of social media, insurance companies maintained their use of direct mail throughout last year, according to research from Mintel Comperemedia, a direct marketing intelligence firm. Read more on DMNews

Colorectal cancer screening rates rising but still low An NIH panel suggests eliminating financial barriers and implementing interventions to increase screening. Read more on American Medical Association

Expecting final push on health-care reform, interest groups rally for big finish Washington interest groups have burst back into action in hopes of bolstering or defeating a new Democratic push on health-care reform legislation, sparking another wave of rallies, lobbying efforts and costly advertising campaigns. Read more on Washington Post

Getting cars back on the road A little more than a year ago, Theadora Ricker nearly destroyed her car. On Friday, it looked brand-new. Read more on Register Pajaronian

New health care plan will require Collier School District employees to get blood tests The Collier County School District will roll out its new health care insurance program for employees this week. Officials say the program will make employees healthier and reduce costs but some employees worry that the plan will give the district Big [...]

Taylor Marsh: Obama Says Please, Republicans Say No One big problem for Democrats after last week’s event is that it’s doubtful any congressional minds were changed. The Democrats didn’t drive directly into the… Read more on The Huffington Post

Nevadans on their own: Extended unemployment benefits to run out Those already collecting unemployment benefits may have more to worry about than just finding a job. Legislation signed by President Obama in December of 2009 extending unemployment past the initial 26 weeks is set to expire at the end of the February. Read more on [...]

Drivers’ ed road course teacher stumps for county program It’s been more than two decades but Stonewall Jackson High School drivers’ education teacher Gary Fekete still remembers the one student he lost to a car crash. Read more on News & Messenger