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KCUR Evening Newscast 01-13-09

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Published January 13, 2009 at 6:10 AM CST

By Steve Bell

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Kansas City, MO –

  • A budget storm is brewing in Topeka, as Republican legislative leaders declare cost cutting suggestions made by Governor Sebelius unacceptable.
  • New Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed executive orders establishing the framework for an economic recovery plan.
  • Justice Department report says Schlozman violated hiring laws, "made false statements to Congress"
  • New England Patriots vice-president Scott Pioli will be the next KC Chiefs general manager.

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