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This week on "The State of Ohio": State lawmakers consider what they can do in the wake of the horrible and yet miraculous escape story out of Cleveland involving three women held prisoner in a house for a decade. New data shows more than half of all violent crimes are committed by a very small numbers of offenders. Lawmakers are now working to target that tiny group. And more thoughts on legislation that would dramatically change rules on unions in Ohio.
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| Experts caution that even legal fireworks such as sparklers can be dangerous to kids. |
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By Jo Ingles - June 30, 2009 |
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Safety officials throughout the state are warning Ohioans to beware of backyard fireworks displays. While most fireworks sold in Ohio cannot legally be set off here, there are some that can be used. But Dr. Gary Smith with Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus says parents should think twice before allowing their children to play with legal fireworks like sparklers. |
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Dr. Gary Smith (:30) 
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| Smith and other doctors say they see cases every year where children are seriously burned, lose their eyesight, and sometimes even their lives, from accidents caused by playing with fireworks. |
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