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KCUR Evening Newscast 7-17-08

KCUR
Published July 17, 2008 at 5:21 AM CDT

By Steve Bell

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Kansas City, MO –

  • The Kansas City council discussed its light rail proposal today. The 12-mile starter route met opposition from three council members who said it does not adequately serve the east side.
  • Senator John McCain campaigned in a "town hall" format at Union Station this morning, stating positions on the war, gas prices, taxes and offshore oil drilling.

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