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Gov. Rendell Promotes Healthcare for Restaurant Workers; PA State Senator Wants Stiffer Penalties for Drinking-Related Crimes

• Gov. Rendell campaigned yesterday for the Restaurant Healthcare Alliance, a new effort by UnitedHealthcare to insure part-time and seasonal employees. [Inquirer]

• A top PA State Senate Republican wants stiffer penalties for alcohol-related crimes. [WHYY]

• A federal advisory panel seems to be leaning toward endorsing genetically modified salmon. [NYT]

• A Kentucky man accused of strangling his wife is arguing that he had too much caffeine before the crime and thus, was temporarily insane. [NYDN]

Gov. Rendell Promotes Healthcare for Restaurant Workers; PA State Senator Wants