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KCUR Morning Newscast 10-23-08

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Kansas City, MO – Kansas City council finance chair Deb Herman says she is troubled by a financial report released yesterday that shows revenues down, expenses up and little sign cutbacks and consolidations have produced any savings.

A handful of Kansas school districts will soon be under a financial microscope to see how well they're using state money.

The Kansas City Chiefs announced that two-time Pro Bowl running back Larry Johnson will sit out his second straight game this Sunday.

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