Reaction mostly favorable to Rendell health-care change proposals 
The reaction was swift, though many health care experts had not seen details of Gov. Ed Rendell’s health care proposal. And the comments mostly were favorable, although many said they are anxious to get more details.
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Employers Holdings IPO Shares Climb 
Shares of Employers Holdings Inc., a workers compensation insurance company formerly known as EIG Mutual, climbed in their trading debut Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Local News 
The board introduced the county’s new Emergency Management Director Robert Blessing. Blessing was recently hired to fill this position which had been held by former Sheriff David Kircher.
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Unworthy of Consideration 
By Pete Stark President Bush is to be commended for finally recognizing the needs of 47 million Americans denied health care for lack of insurance. His proposal would do little to help them.
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Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Earnings 
GLADSTONE, N.J.—-Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation today announced fourth quarter and annual financial results for 2006. Net income for the fourth quarter was $2.89 million, a decrease of $100 thousand, compared to the same period last year.
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Understanding Medicare: Claims 
Learn how to get the most from your medical coverage.
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