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July 17, 2002

A four-legged run for Congress
A Sarasota man tries to register his dog to run against Katherine Harris. That idea won't hunt, officials say.

Lawyers, doctors ready for turf war
Amid talk of limiting malpractice suits, lawyers counter with a bid to strip doctors of their licenses.

Big caseloads can burden new child welfare workers
Observers say DCF employees with little experience can become buried in an avalanche of potentially life-or-death cases.

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