News bites: Doc-fix time

Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) said to be working on a bill to stall a Medicare physician pay cut [free reg. req'd].

Democrats hint at entitlement program cuts in U.S. budget.

Governors weigh options on health insurance exchanges. 

Obama administration weighs action against states that legalized marijuana use.

California stem cell agency is urged to restructure.

Massachusetts orders closing of three more drug compounding pharmacies.

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