Medtronic to cut about 1,100 jobs

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Medtronic Inc on Tuesday said it would eliminate about 1,100 jobs this year, or almost 3 percent of its work force, in businesses whose growth has slowed, including its flagship heart rhythm device unit.
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Susan Kelly

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