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Top Stories of the Week

By Steve Bell

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Kansas City, MO –

  • Skelton splits with area Democrats, votes against health care bill.
  • Cleaver, Moore report death threats after health care "yes" votes.
  • Brownback calls for repeal of new law before bill is signed.
  • "Health Care Freedom Amendment" fails in Kansas House.
  • Missouri Senate says "no" to exchange abortion coverage.
  • Missouri Lt. Governor joins challenge to new health care law.
  • Missouri House endorses $106 million cut to school spending.
  • New Kansas City budget increases fees, looks for street money.
  • Ousted Pletz, KCUMB spar openly, file lawsuit and countersuit.
  • K-State hangs in there, advances to NCAA quarterfinals.

  • Congress just eliminated federal funding for KCUR, but public radio is for the people.

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