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KCUR Morning Newscast 2-13-08

By Maria Carter

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-676139.mp3

KANSAS CITY, MO –
KCUR Morning Headlines (3 min 4 sec)

  • The debate over global warming and coal-fired power plants will finally hit the floor of the Kansas Senate today.
  • A Kansas Senate committee heard testimony from supporters of a statewide smoking ban yesterday.
  • The Missouri House has given final approval to a bill that would restore a tax break for out-of-state residents who work in Missouri.
  • Some Missouri lawmakers want to make it illegal for sex offenders to take pictures of children.

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