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Hey, good morning. It's Patricia Murphy. It's Tuesday. This is Seattle now. Two years ago,

a Seattle doctor was investigated for fertility fraud. While the state investigated,

he continued to see patients who were unaware of the allegations. That case highlights the delicate

balance between the rights of patients and due process for doctors. We'll talk more about that

in a minute, but first, let's get you caught up.

Final reminder, today is election day. Proposition 1 asks voters to renew a seven-year property tax levy to fund King County's fingerprint identification system, known as Aphus.

The owner of a median priced home would pay

a little more than $24 in property taxes during the first year. Ballots need to be postmarked by

today or dropped in a ballot box by eight tonight. U.S. Senator Patty Murray will be in our neck of the

woods this morning to meet with small business owners in the university district about the impact of tariffs. Some say the uncertainty is already

affecting their businesses. Then this afternoon, the Washington Democrat is meeting with health

care and child care leaders to talk about the proposed federal funding cuts to the Department

of Health and Human Services, which includes money for

Head Start. Murray is also meeting with women veterans today to talk about improving health care

at the VA. And if you happen to have the day off, why not head out to a Washington State

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