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With control of the health care debate slipping from his grasp, President Barack Obama pitched his ambitious plan to both conservative talk radio and his own liberal supporters Thursday — and denied a challenge from one backer that he was “bucklin’ a little bit” under Republican criticism.On defense, Obama woos right, left on health care (AP News)

For Outsiders, Opening Doors to Health Care (New York Times)Hospitals have added thousands of jobs, even as unemployment has soared. Workers in other fields use degrees and certifications to make the leap to health care.