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2:56pm

Mon May 14, 2012
Shots - Health Blog

In Talent Hunt, Some Businesses Offer Health Benefits For Same-Sex Couples

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President Obama's pronouncement last week in favor of same-sex marriage has no legal effect on employers' decisions on whether to offer benefits to workers' domestic partners.

But some advocates say it could reinforce a decade-long trend toward coverage.

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12:15pm

Mon May 14, 2012
Shots - Health Blog

Jobs And College Pose New Challenge For Young People With Autism

Originally published on Tue May 15, 2012 5:50 am

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Times are tough for young people. Unemployment is high, and college costs are soaring.

For those who've been diagnosed with autism, the challenges of life after high school are even steeper, according to a study just published in the journal Pediatrics.

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