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Philly transit union ratifies labor pact

A labor agreement for Philadelphia transit workers has been ratified overwhelmingly by union members.

More ethics rules issued for NC treasurer workers

State Treasurer Janet Cowell unveiled new rules Friday banning employees from taking gifts from companies that do substantial business with the agency and setting a limit on charitable solicitations.

Link: http://www.nctreasurer.com/DSTHome/OfficeOfTheTreasurer/Transparency/TransparencyHome.htm

UConn: Merger with Hartford Hospital not feasible

University of Connecticut officials say a plan to merge the UConn Health Center in Farmington with Hartford Hospital is unlikely to win official approval.