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U.S. sets grants for health technology, job training

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Members of President Barack Obama’s Cabinet will announce nearly $1 billion in grants on Friday to increase the use of health information technology, a White House official said, pushing a key component of Obama’s healthcare overhaul and job creation plans.

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis will announce nearly $1 billion in federal economic stimulus funds, the official said.

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