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Published March 26, 2011 at 5:13 PM CDT

By Steve Bell

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. –

James elected mayor, Burke gracious in defeat.

Five return to KC council: Sanders-Brooks out.

Kobach immigration bill scuttled in KS House.

Voter photo-ID bill ready for compromise version.

Legislature approves "fetal pain" abortion bill.

Kansas "Health Care Freedom" revived, advances.

Kansas budget would cut social services, education.

City council approves flat spending budget, no raises.

GOP quick to pounce on McCaskill's unpaid taxes.

Anderson leaving MU, heading for Arkansas.

Kendrick returns to run Negro Leagues Museum.

Defunded, but not defeated.

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

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