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KCUR Morning Newscast 5-8-08

By Maria Carter, KCUR Newsroom

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Kansas City, MO – A bill designed to lure a Canadian aircraft builder to Kansas City has passed the Missouri House.

Missouri's state budget for Fiscal Year 2009 has passed both the House and Senate, and is on its way to Governor Matt Blunt.

The Missouri House has endorsed a proposed constitutional amendment that would clear the way for a new voter I.D. law.

An uncommon civil rights murder trial is playing toward conclusion at the Kansas City Federal District Courthouse.

The Kansas City Royals avoided a sweep by the Los Angeles Angels last night, posting a 9-to-4 win a Kauffman stadium.

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