SHUTDOWN IN A BLAZE OF GLORY: Unless President Obama and GOP leaders in Congress reach an eleventh hour deal, it looks like the federal government will shut down ( Politico). Federal employees in Mass. prepare for that outcome (Globe). The Lowell Sun/S&E asks how is affects locals.
HEALTH CARE REFORM: Senate President Murray on Gov's health care payment reform bill: “we are going to do this.” (Globe)
PENSIONS: Gov. Patrick's pension reform plan goes down like a lead balloon with labor. ( T&G, S&E)
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