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	<title>Breaking News &#187; Kansas City</title>
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		<title>KCP&amp;L seeking $55.2 million rate increase for its 240,000 customers in Kansas</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:57:54 +0000</pubDate>
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KCP&#038;L seeking $55.2 million rate hike in Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Power &#038; Light is asking Kansas utility regulators for a $55.2 million rate increase for its Kansas customers.
KCPL, a unit of Great Plains Energy Inc., says its request Thursday to the Kansas Corporation Commission would raise the average residential customer&#8217;s rate by .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/kcpl-seeking-552-million-rate-increase-for-its-240000-customers-in-kansas-245828/">KCP&#038;L seeking $55.2 million rate increase for its 240,000 customers in Kansas</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>$100 bills in hand, Kansas&#8217; new Secret Santa hands out about $14K in one day; recruits others</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:04:20 +0000</pubDate>
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Kansas&#8217; new Secret Santa gives away about $14K

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Kansas City has a new Secret Santa who&#8217;s already handed out about $14,000 to unsuspecting recipients citywide.
The Secret Santa is carrying on the legacy of Larry Stewart. Stewart spent years anonymously handing out $100 bills around Christmastime. He died in 2007 after giving away .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/100-bills-in-hand-kansas-new-secret-santa-hands-out-about-14k-in-one-day-recruits-others-242381/">Original article &nbsp;: $100 bills in hand, Kansas&#8217; new Secret Santa hands out about $14K in one day; recruits others</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Autopsy finds Springsteen cousin died of an accidental drug overdose in Kansas City</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:04:47 +0000</pubDate>
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Autopsy finds overdose killed Springsteen&#8217;s cousin

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A medical examiner has found that the cousin of rock veteran Bruce Springsteen died from an accidental drug overdose.
Kansas City television station KCTV reports that the autopsy results released Tuesday say 36-year-old Lenny Sullivan died of acute amphetamine and heroin intoxication.
Sullivan was assistant road manager to .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/autopsy-finds-springsteen-cousin-died-of-an-accidental-drug-overdose-in-kansas-city-241793/">Original source &nbsp;: Autopsy finds Springsteen cousin died of an accidental drug overdose in Kansas City</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Wells Fargo names new leader of agribusiness industry specialty group</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:12:20 +0000</pubDate>
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Wells Fargo names agribusiness executive
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Wells Fargo &#038; Co. said Monday it has hired a new leader for its food and agribusiness industry group.

Lance Holden, a former Commerce Bank executive, will be responsible for developing and managing agribusiness relationships among food and fiber producers in central and eastern states.
Holden, who will be .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/wells-fargo-names-new-leader-of-agribusiness-industry-specialty-group-241146/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Wells Fargo names new leader of agribusiness industry specialty group</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Tanker carrying hydrochloric acid crashes in Kansas City, closes major downtown highway</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:25:55 +0000</pubDate>
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Tanker carrying acid crashes in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A semi-tractor trailer carrying hydrochloric acid has crashed on a major highway into downtown Kansas City.
Battalion Chief Joe Vitale says the accident happened Monday morning on Interstate 35 and shut down traffic in both directions. The crash snarled morning rush hour traffic.
The tanker was carrying .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/tanker-carrying-hydrochloric-acid-crashes-in-kansas-city-closes-major-downtown-highway-237697/">Tanker carrying hydrochloric acid crashes in Kansas City, closes major downtown highway</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Missouri to receive $32.5 million in federal stimulus for projects to improve electric grid</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:55:26 +0000</pubDate>
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Mo. to receive $32.5M for smart grid projects

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The federal government is providing $32.5 million in stimulus funds to two large-scale Missouri projects looking to improve the efficiency of delivering electricity to homes and businesses.
The Department of Energy on Tuesday announced the awards, which will be matched by equal amounts of private ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/missouri-to-receive-325-million-in-federal-stimulus-for-projects-to-improve-electric-grid-235851/" title="Missouri to receive $32.5 million in federal stimulus for projects to improve electric grid">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kansas City man who left his wallet on the counter during bank robbery pleads not guilty</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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Man who left wallet in bank robbery pleads guilty

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City man who left his wallet on the counter of a bank he was robbing has pleaded guilty in federal court. Albert Perkins, 40, admitted Thursday that he stole more than $3,100 from First Federal Bank in Kansas City on May .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/kansas-city-man-who-left-his-wallet-on-the-counter-during-bank-robbery-pleads-not-guilty-233066/" title="Kansas City man who left his wallet on the counter during bank robbery pleads not guilty">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>State says 3 regions violated air quality standards, may require additional restriction</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:19:56 +0000</pubDate>
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3 Mo. regions violate air quality standards

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis and Kansas City areas, along with part of southeast Missouri, have violated 2008 air quality standards and may be forced to impose new restrictions, the state said Thursday.
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources said ozone levels in St. Louis, Kansas City and Ste. ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/state-says-3-regions-violated-air-quality-standards-may-require-additional-restriction-232901/" title="State says 3 regions violated air quality standards, may require additional restriction">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Jet leaving Kansas City strikes birds and loses 1 engine, returns to land safely</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:25:44 +0000</pubDate>
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Jet hits birds, forced to turn back to Missouri

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Airport officials in Kansas City say a passenger jet struck a flock of birds shortly after takeoff and returned to land safely.
The Frontier Airlines flight took off about 7 p.m. Saturday night bound for Denver when it hit the birds at an altitude ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/jet-leaving-kansas-city-strikes-birds-and-loses-1-engine-returns-to-land-safely-229785/">Original article on  : Jet leaving Kansas City strikes birds and loses 1 engine, returns to land safely</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Couisnard&#8217;s 17 points help Missouri-Kansas City beat Truman St 80-33 in season opener</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:16:15 +0000</pubDate>
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Missouri-Kansas City win 80-33 over Truman St

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Junior Jay Couisnard led Missouri-Kansas City with 17 points in leading the Kangaroos to an 80-33 season-opening victory over Truman State Saturday night.
Couisnard, a transfer from Evansville, connected on 7 of 11 from the field. Freshman Kirk Korver and sophomore LaTreze Mushatt had 12 points .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/couisnards-17-points-help-missouri-kansas-city-beat-truman-st-80-33-in-season-opener-229690/">Couisnard&#8217;s 17 points help Missouri-Kansas City beat Truman St 80-33 in season opener</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ford says union concerns resolved at Kansas City plant; union voting on strike authorization</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:58:49 +0000</pubDate>
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Ford: union concerns resolved at Kansas City plant

CLAYCOMO, Mo. — Ford Motor Co. said Saturday union concerns over working conditions at its assembly plant in Kansas City have been resolved. But a union officer said members were moving ahead with a planned strike authorization vote.
Ford spokeswoman Marcey Evans said officials from the automaker and United ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ford-says-union-concerns-resolved-at-kansas-city-plant-union-voting-on-strike-authorization-229530/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Ford says union concerns resolved at Kansas City plant; union voting on strike authorization</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Federal Reserve survey says farm economy weaker in Midwest, Western states as income drops</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:36:22 +0000</pubDate>
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Federal Reserve says Midwest farm economy weakens

OMAHA, Neb. — The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says lower income contributed to a weaker farm economy during the third quarter in some Midwest and Western states.
The Fed&#8217;s survey of banks in the 10th district says falling crop prices and weak demand for meat contributed to lower ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/federal-reserve-survey-says-farm-economy-weaker-in-midwest-western-states-as-income-drops-228623/">Read more : Federal Reserve survey says farm economy weaker in Midwest, Western states as income drops</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Police hunt for child abuse clues hidden in jars after 5 members of Missouri family arrested</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:39:51 +0000</pubDate>
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Mo. cops hunt for child abuse clues hidden in jars

LEXINGTON, Mo. — An excavation was scheduled to resume Thursday at a rural western Missouri property where authorities believe they may find bodies and buried glass jars with notes written by children who may have documented sexual abuse.
The property, about 30 miles east of Kansas City, ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/police-hunt-for-child-abuse-clues-hidden-in-jars-after-5-members-of-missouri-family-arrested-226381/">Police hunt for child abuse clues hidden in jars after 5 members of Missouri family arrested</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>5 family members charged with sex crimes against children, including claims of forced abortion</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:06:46 +0000</pubDate>
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5 men charged with sex crimes against children

LEXINGTON, Mo. — Authorities on Wednesday searched a rural property in western Missouri for bodies and buried glass jars containing notes written more than 15 years ago by children who may have documented sexual abuse by five members of their own family.
Lafayette County Sheriff Kerrick Alumbaugh pleaded for ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/5-family-members-charged-with-sex-crimes-against-children-including-claims-of-forced-abortion-226088/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : 5 family members charged with sex crimes against children, including claims of forced abortion</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Police search rural Mo. land for jars with notes written by children who were allegedly abused</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:43:05 +0000</pubDate>
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Police search Mo. land in child sex crimes case

LEXINGTON, Mo. — Authorities were searching a rural property in western Missouri on Wednesday for glass jars with notes written by children who allegedly were abused by their relatives about 20 years ago.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said crews were scouring several acres of land outside Bates .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/police-search-rural-mo-land-for-jars-with-notes-written-by-children-who-were-allegedly-abused-226021/" title="Police search rural Mo. land for jars with notes written by children who were allegedly abused">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kansas City, Mo., police say 1 worker killed, 1 hurt when crane tips at performing arts center</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:47:11 +0000</pubDate>
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1 dead in Kansas City, Mo., crane accident

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One worker was killed and another injured Tuesday when a crane tipped over at the construction site of a Kansas City, Mo., performing arts center, police said.
The two men were in the bucket of the 100-foot-tall JLG Lift when it fell away from the ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/kansas-city-mo-police-say-1-worker-killed-1-hurt-when-crane-tips-at-performing-arts-center-225086/">Kansas City, Mo., police say 1 worker killed, 1 hurt when crane tips at performing arts center</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kansas City, Mo., police say 1 worker dead, 1 hurt in crane accident at Performing Arts Center</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:43:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Police: 1 dead in Kansas City, Mo., crane accident

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police in Kansas City, Mo., say one worker has died following a crane accident at the construction site of a performing arts center.
Police say a second worker was injured in the accident around 1:40 p.m. Tuesday outside the Kauffman Center for the Performing ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/kansas-city-mo-police-say-1-worker-dead-1-hurt-in-crane-accident-at-performing-arts-center-224869/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Kansas City, Mo., police say 1 worker dead, 1 hurt in crane accident at Performing Arts Center</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Entertainment Properties prices share offering, expects $173.3 million in proceeds</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:08:31 +0000</pubDate>
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Entertainment Properties prices share offering

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Entertainment Properties Trust on Tuesday priced its offering of 5.5 million shares and an additional 825,000 shares to be bought by underwriters at $173.3 million.
The real estate investment trust&#8217;s shares fell $2.84, or 8.4 percent, to $30.82 in midday trading.
Entertainment Properties, based in Kansas City, Mo., expects ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/entertainment-properties-prices-share-offering-expects-1733-million-in-proceeds-224643/">Read : Entertainment Properties prices share offering, expects $173.3 million in proceeds</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Mo. communities to get $266M for wastewater and drinking water construction projects</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:11:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Blank</dc:creator>
		
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Mo. communities to get $266M for water projects

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Dozens of Missouri communities will be splitting $266 million for wastewater and drinking water improvements under a construction plan announced by Gov. Jay Nixon on Monday.
Nixon announced the plan while touring work sites in Springfield and Liberty in suburban Kansas City. The construction money  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/mo-communities-to-get-266m-for-wastewater-and-drinking-water-construction-projects-224398/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Laser-powered vehicles climb into sky in space elevator competition</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:38:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Antczak</dc:creator>
		
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Success, frustration in Space Elevator Games

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — A laser-powered machine has zipped thousands of feet up a cable dangling from a helicopter in a competition to develop space elevator technology.
LaserMotive of Seattle qualified for at least $900,000 in the $2 million NASA-backed Space Elevator Games, which began Wednesday at the Dryden .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/laser-powered-vehicles-climb-into-sky-in-space-elevator-competition-218297/">Laser-powered vehicles climb into sky in space elevator competition</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>AP News in Brief at 5:58 p.m. EST</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:10:13 +0000</pubDate>
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Walking a fine line: Obama seeks Chinese help on global problems while supporting human rights
SHANGHAI (AP) — President Barack Obama is walking a tightrope on his first trip to China, seeking to enlist help in tackling urgent global problems while weighing when .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ap-news-in-brief-at-558-pm-est-218269/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Garmin reports 24 pct rise in 3rd-qtr profit on lower costs, but sales and shares drop</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:10:47 +0000</pubDate>
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Garmin reports surge in 3Q profit
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Navigational device maker Garmin Ltd. reported a 24 percent increase in third-quarter profit as lower costs offset a drop in sales.

The results beat Wall Street estimates but did little to calm investors&#8217; concerns that consumers are more likely to turn to cell phones equipped with increasingly .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/garmin-reports-24-pct-rise-in-3rd-qtr-profit-on-lower-costs-but-sales-and-shares-drop-217927/">Garmin reports 24 pct rise in 3rd-qtr profit on lower costs, but sales and shares drop</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Garmin reports larger 3Q profit as lower costs offset declining sales</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:19:42 +0000</pubDate>
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Garmin reports surge in 3Q profits
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Navigational device maker Garmin Ltd. says profits surged in the third quarter as improved pricing and lower costs offset a drop in sales.

Garmin makes GPS-equipped devices for drivers, boaters, pilots and outdoors enthusiasts.
Garmin, which is based in the Cayman Islands but has its headquarters in Olathe, .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/garmin-reports-larger-3q-profit-as-lower-costs-offset-declining-sales-217734/">Garmin reports larger 3Q profit as lower costs offset declining sales</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Judge to consider scheduling third trial involving ex-Westar CEO, strategy officer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:49:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Twiddy</dc:creator>
		
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Judge to reschedule ex-Westar CEO trial
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Four years after two former utility company executives were last tried, federal prosecutors are trying to get their case back on track.

They&#8217;ve asked U.S. District Judge Julie Robinson to set a third trial for David Wittig, former chief executive of Topeka-based Westar Energy Inc., and his  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/judge-to-consider-scheduling-third-trial-involving-ex-westar-ceo-strategy-officer-216732/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ebay removes anti-abortion items posted to help man accused in Kan. abortion doctor&#8217;s slaying</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:52:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roxana Hegeman</dc:creator>
		
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EBay removes anti-abortion memorabilia from site

WICHITA, Kan. — Online auction house eBay has removed items that were posted for sale by anti-abortion activists trying to raise money for defense of a man accused of killing a Kansas abortion provider, the company said Monday.
Supporters of Scott Roeder — one in Kansas City, Mo. and the other ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ebay-removes-anti-abortion-items-posted-to-help-man-accused-in-kan-abortion-doctors-slaying-215463/">Ebay removes anti-abortion items posted to help man accused in Kan. abortion doctor&#8217;s slaying</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kan. gov. tries to counter criticism on Wizards deal, suggesting GOP would be too generous</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:31:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Hanna</dc:creator>
		
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Kan. gov. says critics too generous on job deal

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson is suggesting that critics who think his administration isn&#8217;t trying hard enough to lure thousands of jobs away from Missouri are pushing him to be fiscally irresponsible.
The Democratic governor is drawing fire from some key Republicans for saying publicly that .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/kan-gov-tries-to-counter-criticism-on-wizards-deal-suggesting-gop-would-be-too-generous-215233/">Source article &nbsp;: Kan. gov. tries to counter criticism on Wizards deal, suggesting GOP would be too generous</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kansas gov defends commerce secretary&#8217;s departure for Mo., decries attacks over Cerner offer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:41:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Hanna</dc:creator>
		
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Kansas gov defends departing commerce secretary

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson acknowledged Friday that he allowed his commerce secretary to pursue a similar job with Missouri but said it didn&#8217;t hinder efforts to lure thousands of jobs from that state.
Parkinson said he and Secretary Dave Kerr already had agreed upon a package of $230 .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/kansas-gov-defends-commerce-secretarys-departure-for-mo-decries-attacks-over-cerner-offer-213065/">Original article &nbsp;: Kansas gov defends commerce secretary&#8217;s departure for Mo., decries attacks over Cerner offer</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kansas City Southern posts a 47 pct drop in 3Q profit on slumping revenue</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:50:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Twiddy</dc:creator>
		
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Kansas City Southern 3Q profit, revenue tumble

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Regional railroad operator Kansas City Southern on Thursday said its third-quarter profits tumbled on lower shipments but it still beat Wall Street expectations and said business was showing signs of recovery.
Kansas City Southern operates in the Midwest and is one of the main railroad operators  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/kansas-city-southern-posts-a-47-pct-drop-in-3q-profit-on-slumping-revenue-211309/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kansas City Southern posts a 47 percent drop in third-quarter profits on lower revenue</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:27:17 +0000</pubDate>
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KC Southern 3Q profits fall 47 percent
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Regional railroad operator Kansas City Southern says its third-quarter profits fell 47 percent as the economy continued to cut shipping volume.

Railroads have suffered as customers cut shipments as the economy sagged. Kansas City Southern said total carloads decreased 9 percent during the quarter.
But it says .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/kansas-city-southern-posts-a-47-percent-drop-in-third-quarter-profits-on-lower-revenue-211182/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Kansas City Southern posts a 47 percent drop in third-quarter profits on lower revenue</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Sprint Nextel reports larger 3rd-quarter loss as subscribers, revenue continue to sink</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:19:32 +0000</pubDate>
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Sprint Nextel 3Q loss grows on subscriber losses

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sprint Nextel Corp., the nation&#8217;s third-largest wireless carrier, on Thursday reported a wider third-quarter loss and a larger exodus of customers despite an improved slate of phones and cheaper rates.
Sprint, which hasn&#8217;t reported a quarterly net gain in subscribers in more than two years, ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/sprint-nextel-reports-larger-3rd-quarter-loss-as-subscribers-revenue-continue-to-sink-210961/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Sprint Nextel reports larger 3rd-quarter loss as subscribers, revenue continue to sink</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>UN workers scramble over roofs to escape attack on Kabul guest house; 11 killed</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:49:47 +0000</pubDate>
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UN workers scramble over roofs during Kabul attack

KABUL — Terrified U.N. workers scrambled over the roof or leaped from windows to escape choking smoke and gunfire after being awakened at dawn Wednesday when Taliban militants wearing police uniforms stormed a residential hotel packed with foreigners.
The assault, which killed 11 people including three militants, was one ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/un-workers-scramble-over-roofs-to-escape-attack-on-kabul-guest-house-11-killed-210341/">UN workers scramble over roofs to escape attack on Kabul guest house; 11 killed</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>American Airlines will close Kansas City, Mo., maintenance base and others, cut 700 jobs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:56:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Koenig</dc:creator>
		
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American Airlines will close Kansas City base

DALLAS — American Airlines will close a maintenance base in Kansas City, Mo., and shrink other repair shops next September as the slump in travel leaves fewer planes to maintain.
The moves will eliminate up to 700 jobs nationwide, about 5 percent of American&#8217;s maintenance work force, the company said .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/american-airlines-will-close-kansas-city-mo-maintenance-base-and-others-cut-700-jobs-210268/" title="American Airlines will close Kansas City, Mo., maintenance base and others, cut 700 jobs">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Sprint Nextel to report third-quarter results in face of big gains by AT&amp;T, Verizon</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:16:13 +0000</pubDate>
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Earnings Preview: Sprint Nextel reports 3Q results

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sprint Nextel Corp. is scheduled to report third-quarter results Thursday morning. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.
OVERVIEW: Sprint Nextel, the nation&#8217;s third-largest wireless provider, continues to try regain its footing in the wireless industry, even as .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/sprint-nextel-to-report-third-quarter-results-in-face-of-big-gains-by-att-verizon-210056/">Original article &nbsp;: Sprint Nextel to report third-quarter results in face of big gains by AT&#038;T, Verizon</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Gunmen storm UN guest house in Afghan capital, 11 dead; survivors tell of horror</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:40:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rahim Faiez</dc:creator>
		
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Gunmen storm UN guest house in Kabul, 11 dead

KABUL — Taliban militants wearing suicide vests and police uniforms stormed a guest house used by U.N. staff in the heart of the Afghan capital Wednesday, killing 11 people including five U.N. workers.
The two-hour attack, which began shortly before 6 a.m., sent people jumping out of windows .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/gunmen-storm-un-guest-house-in-afghan-capital-11-dead-survivors-tell-of-horror-209943/">Gunmen storm UN guest house in Afghan capital, 11 dead; survivors tell of horror</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>American with AK-47 says he fights off attack in Kabul guest house, allowing 2 dozen to escape</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:09:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hamza Hendawi</dc:creator>
		
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US contractor says he fights off attack in Kabul

KABUL — Armed with an AK-47, an American contract worker said Wednesday he held off militants attacking a guest house in Kabul, allowing about two dozen U.N. election workers to escape.
John Christopher &#8220;Chris&#8221; Turner, a trucker from Kansas City, Mo., described opening fire at the assailants as .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/american-with-ak-47-says-he-fights-off-attack-in-kabul-guest-house-allowing-2-dozen-to-escape-209912/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: American with AK-47 says he fights off attack in Kabul guest house, allowing 2 dozen to escape</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>American Airlines will close Kansas City, Mo., maintenance base</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:21:28 +0000</pubDate>
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American Airlines will close KC base
DALLAS — American Airlines will close a maintenance base in Kansas City, Mo., and shrink other repair shops next September as the slump in travel leaves fewer planes to maintain.

The moves will eliminate up to 700 jobs nationwide, about 5 percent of American&#8217;s maintenance work force, the company said Wednesday.
Maintenance ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/american-airlines-will-close-kansas-city-mo-maintenance-base-209725/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : American Airlines will close Kansas City, Mo., maintenance base</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Group decides against eliminating Kan. transmission line as priority, wants more study</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:11:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Twiddy</dc:creator>
		
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Kansas transmission line project back in mix

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A proposed ultra high-voltage power line in southern Kansas is back on the drawing board after a regional planning body decided Tuesday to keep it a priority.
The board of the Southwest Power Pool board, which oversees the energy transmission grid in nine states, voted to .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/group-decides-against-eliminating-kan-transmission-line-as-priority-wants-more-study-209631/">Source &nbsp;: Group decides against eliminating Kan. transmission line as priority, wants more study</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Springsteen cancels Kansas City show due to death; police say roadie found at hotel</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
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Springsteen cancels show after roadie&#8217;s death

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bruce Springsteen canceled a performance in Kansas City after his cousin and road crew member died.
The death of 36-year-old Lenny Sullivan was announced in a statement on Springsteen&#8217;s Web site.
Sullivan was found dead at Kansas City&#8217;s Intercontinental Hotel hours before Springsteen and the E Street Band ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/springsteen-cancels-kansas-city-show-due-to-death-police-say-roadie-found-at-hotel-207872/">Springsteen cancels Kansas City show due to death; police say roadie found at hotel</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:48:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Hanna</dc:creator>
		
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Developers of Wichita-area casino plan hotel

TOPEKA, Kan. — A group hoping to build a casino south of Wichita promised Monday to open a hotel within six months after gambling starts, but a state review board remained skeptical of the project.
The announcement was designed to improve Chisholm Creek&#8217;s chances of winning approval for its $225 million ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/developers-of-wichita-area-casino-say-theyll-build-hotel-after-board-expresses-concerns-207837/">Developers of Wichita-area casino say they&#8217;ll build hotel after board expresses concerns</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Springsteen cancels Kansas City show due to death in &#8216;immediate&#8217; family</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:41:14 +0000</pubDate>
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Springsteen cancels Kansas City show due to death

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bruce Springsteen canceled a performance in Kansas City after police say a road crew member was found dead in a hotel.
Sprint Center arena said Monday night&#8217;s show was canceled because of a death in Springsteen&#8217;s &#8220;immediate family.&#8221;
Kansas City police spokesman Capt. Rich Lockhart said  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/springsteen-cancels-kansas-city-show-due-to-death-in-immediate-family-207835/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kansas regulators approve equalizing electric rates in Westar&#8217;s 2 divisions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:59:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David Twiddy</dc:creator>
		
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Kan. agrees to equalize Westar rates
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas regulators on Monday approved the consolidation of the rates paid by customers in Westar Energy Inc.&#8217;s northern and southern divisions.

In its order, the Kansas Corporation Commission noted that it has supported equalizing rates for customers receiving the same type of services in the two divisions  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/kansas-regulators-approve-equalizing-electric-rates-in-westars-2-divisions-207764/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ford workers in Missouri, Michigan overwhelmingly reject contract changes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:22:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Ford workers in Missouri, Michigan reject changes

DETROIT — Autoworkers in Missouri and Michigan overwhelmingly rejected a new contract with Ford Motor Co., a sign that the automaker and the United Auto Workers union are having trouble convincing some workers to accept changes that would lower Ford&#8217;s labor costs.
Ninety-two percent of workers at the Kansas City ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ford-workers-in-missouri-michigan-overwhelmingly-reject-contract-changes-207730/">Ford workers in Missouri, Michigan overwhelmingly reject contract changes</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:12:58 +0000</pubDate>
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Ford workers in Missouri reject contract changes

DETROIT — Autoworkers in Missouri overwhelmingly rejected a new contract with Ford Motor Co., a sign that the automaker and the United Auto Workers union are having trouble convincing some workers to accept changes that would lower Ford&#8217;s labor costs.
Ninety-two percent of workers at the Kansas City Assembly Plant ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ford-workers-in-missouri-overwhelmingly-reject-contract-changes-207517/" title="Ford workers in Missouri overwhelmingly reject contract changes">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kansas board reviewing KC, Wichita-area casino proposals still worried about lack of hotels</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:54:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Hanna</dc:creator>
		
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Kan. board still worries casino plans lack hotels

TOPEKA, Kan. — A Kansas review board remained troubled Monday because plans for casinos in the Kansas City and Wichita areas don&#8217;t include hotels in their first phases. But consultants warned that holding out for better proposals would be risky.
Several Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board members questioned whether .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/kansas-board-reviewing-kc-wichita-area-casino-proposals-still-worried-about-lack-of-hotels-207450/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Kansas board reviewing KC, Wichita-area casino proposals still worried about lack of hotels</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Inergy Holdings, Inergy GP each raise 3rd-quarter cash distributions</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:53:29 +0000</pubDate>
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Inergy Holdings, Inergy GP raise 3Q distributions

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Inergy Holdings GP LLC, the general partner of propane supplier Inergy LP, on Monday said it will increase its quarterly cash distribution 9 percent for the three-month period ended Sept. 30.
The company will raise its distribution to 85 cents per limited partner unit, up from .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/inergy-holdings-inergy-gp-each-raise-3rd-quarter-cash-distributions-207285/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Kansas board to review reports from consultants on casinos proposed for KC, Wichita areas</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:31:34 +0000</pubDate>
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Kansas board to review reports on casino proposals

TOPEKA, Kan. — A state board in Kansas is meeting Monday to hear from consultants about proposals for casinos in the Wichita and Kansas City areas.
The Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board must decide whether the projects will go forward. The new gambling will be owned by the Kansas ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/kansas-board-to-review-reports-from-consultants-on-casinos-proposed-for-kc-wichita-areas-207268/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Kansas board to review reports from consultants on casinos proposed for KC, Wichita areas</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Former Fed chairman Volcker says US financial markets need increased supervision</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:50:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Mo. — While massive government intervention has contained the nation&#8217;s economic crisis, structural reform and increased oversight of financial markets are necessary to avoid a repeat of the &#8220;Great Recession,&#8221; former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker said Friday.

Volcker, President Barack Obama&#8217;s top economic adviser, told business leaders in Kansas City that a strong .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/former-fed-chairman-volcker-says-us-financial-markets-need-increased-supervision-205267/">Former Fed chairman Volcker says US financial markets need increased supervision</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Missouri man accused of drugging girls with ice cream, making pornographic videos of them</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 60-year-old man plied young girls with ice cream and soda spiked with sedatives and made seminude videos of them that he stored in a computer file named &#8220;Consuming the Date Rape Drug,&#8221; authorities said.

James Phillip Edwards of Kansas City was charged Wednesday with one count each of advertising child pornography .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/missouri-man-accused-of-drugging-girls-with-ice-cream-making-pornographic-videos-of-them-203629/">Missouri man accused of drugging girls with ice cream, making pornographic videos of them</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>No. 4 packer National Beef Inc. announces plan for initial public stock offering</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/no-4-packer-national-beef-inc-announces-plan-for-initial-public-stock-offering-195249/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:51:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The owner of National Beef Packing Co., the nation&#8217;s fourth-largest beef processor, says it is going public.

Kansas City-based National Beef Inc. filed paperwork Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission saying it will make an initial public stock offering.
A date for the offering, number of shares and expected share price haven&#8217;t ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/no-4-packer-national-beef-inc-announces-plan-for-initial-public-stock-offering-195249/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : No. 4 packer National Beef Inc. announces plan for initial public stock offering</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Former Sen. Bob Dole bucks GOP leader&#8217;s advice, says publicly that US needs health care reform</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole says a top GOP leader asked him not to publicly support health care reform. But he&#8217;s doing so anyway.

The former Kansas senator said Wednesday that health care reform is &#8220;one of the most important measures members of Congress will vote on in their lifetimes.&#8221;
Dole opposes .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/former-sen-bob-dole-bucks-gop-leaders-advice-says-publicly-that-us-needs-health-care-reform-190065/">Source &nbsp;: Former Sen. Bob Dole bucks GOP leader&#8217;s advice, says publicly that US needs health care reform</a>.]]></description>
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