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KCUR Evening Newscast 01-07-09

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Published January 7, 2009 at 6:53 AM CST

By Steve Bell

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-813890.mp3

Kansas City, MO –

  • Missouri Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Kent King has died of cancer at 65.
  • The 95th Missouri General Assembly was gaveled to order today. Republicans have a majority in both houses.
  • KC health director says smoking bans a major factor in 21% decrease in lung cancer deaths.

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