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        "summary": "For at least a short period of time, Arizona will have a top insurance regulator who has developed an insurance product comparison tool, a private exchange system and other tools for life and health insurance agents.",
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        "summary": "One of this year's startups wants to create a mobile verification app which validates the installation of smart-home products.",
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