Published November 20, 2011, 12:00 AM

Debt deal could hurt Northwestern Wisconsin hospitals

The "critical-access" provision, which provides money to hospitals in rural areas, is being targeted by the federal debt-reduction committee. Supporters of the provision say cutting it would have "devastating" effects.

By: John Lundy, Duluth News Tribune

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