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Top Stories of the Week

By Steve Bell

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Kansas City, MO –

Forsee to lead University of Missouri System.
Sprint-Nextel picks Embarq's Hesse as new CEO.
Skaggs sues city over Cauthen contract renewal.
Funkhouser promises to improve relations with council.
Kansas City will vote on ending smoking in bars, restaurants.
Carnahan affirmative action ballot language draws lawsuit.
Petitions circulate to restore Missouri's 2005 Medicaid cuts.
KU Med School, Hospital finally agree on contract.

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