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Published November 22, 2008 at 6:01 AM CST

By Steve Bell

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Kansas City, MO –

Kansas City faces grim Fed forecast, shortfall up to $80 million.

Missouri Senators take opposite sides on auto industry bailout.

Citigroup announces major layoffs, won't say how many in KC.

MoDOT prepares to put road projects on hold as revenues slip.

Forsee orders hiring freeze at four University of MO campuses.

Nixon picks KC's Simmons to head MO Office of Administration.

Insurance firm settles Squitiro "mammy" lawsuit for $45,000.

Judge agrees with jury: life for Percious Doe killer Johnson.

KC Area United Way tops its goal despite bleak economy.

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