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University of Missouri rescinds Bill Cosby’s honorary degree

The University of Missouri System Board of Curators revoked the honorary degree of actor Bill Cosby on Friday, June 23, 2017, by a unanimous vote.

Kobach will appear at GOP event promoted with ‘Olathe Lives Matter!’ slogan

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach will speak at a Republican event billed “Olathe Lives Matter!” on Saturday, June 24, 2017.

Supreme Court could reveal action on travel ban at any time

The Supreme Court has almost certainly decided what to do about President Donald Trump's travel ban affecting citizens of six mostly Muslim countries.

Trump doesn’t have tapes of Comey, he tweets

President Donald Trump tweeted Thursday that he did not have tapes of his conversations about the Russia invesgitation with former FBI Director James Comey.

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Deeper Medicaid cuts in Senate bill draw resistance from disabled

Lawrence resident Mike Oxford was among people with disabilities arrested at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday as they protested Medicaid cuts in the Republican health care bills.

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Obama's secret struggle to punish Russia for Putin's election assault

A CIA report drawn from sourcing deep inside the Russian government detailed Russian President Vladimir Putin's direct involvement in a cyber campaign to disrupt and discredit the U.S. presidential race.

Senate health bill could leave millions uninsured, increase costs for sick, seniors

The Senate health care bill to replace the Affordable Care Act is likely to cause millions of Americans to lose their Medicaid and private insurance marketplace coverage. The bill, called the Better Care Reconciliation Act, or BCRA, also will make coverage more expensive for sicker, older and low-income individuals.

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Ethics complaint accuses Missouri Senate leader’s ally of unregistered lobbying

A complaint filed this week with the Missouri Ethics Commission alleges an adviser to a prominent Republican donor at the center of pay-to-play allegations violated state law by never registering as a lobbyist.

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Senate GOP unveils 'Obamacare' overhaul, but not all aboard

Senate Republicans have launched their plan for peeling back former President Barack Obama's health care law.

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Database: Find out how much city employees in Kansas City made in 2016

A database of Kansas City Hall salaries shows the top earners, including several firefighters, from 2016.

Government & Politics

Here’s what is in the Senate GOP health bill

Senate GOP leaders are poised to release an Obamacare overhaul that clearly tries to woo the moderate members of their party while also keeping spending in check and giving conservatives a few goodies, too.

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Deportation fears drive down food assistance requests, KCK’s El Centro officials say

Fear of President Donald Trump and deportation has likely led to a precipitous drop in SNAP applications, say workers at El Centro in Kansas City, Kan. June 22, 2017.

Government & Politics

Kansas City is looking for your thoughts on new voting equipment

Kansas City is seeking public input on new voting equipment. An official said the current equipment is out of date: Printers are slow, ballot machines often malfunction and voter information is sometimes inaccessible for poll workers. June 21, 2017

Business

Burns & McDonnell adds JE Dunn, McCownGordon to its KCI team

The Kansas City engineering firm bolsters its roster of local partners for its bid to design, build and privately finance a single terminal at KCI.

Health Care

Missourians in 25 counties losing coverage voice Obamacare concerns at White House

Missourians who may be left uninsured after Blue Cross and Blue Shield left the Affordable Care Act exchange voiced their concern to Trump Administration officials.

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McCaskill ‘making progress’ on bill to help WWII veterans exposed to mustard gas

U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri is optimistic her bill to help World War II veterans exposed to mustard gas can gain passage now that it has the support of the Veterans Affairs secretary.

Business

Audit: Unredeemed tax credits a $3 billion liability on Missouri’s budget

Auditor Nicole Galloway’s latest report said Missouri’s tax credit programs could use expiration dates, more accurate reporting and efficiency improvements. June 21, 2017

Government & Politics

KC downtown convention hotel operator will be Loews, not Hyatt

The Kansas City downtown convention hotel development team announced Wednesday, June 21, 2017, that it has selected Loews Hotels and Co. as a joint venture partner and operator, not Hyatt.

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Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley files lawsuit against opioid manufacturers

Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley will file a lawsuit Wednesday against three opioid producers, accusing them of violating Missouri’s consumer protection laws.

Government & Politics

'Meanness at the core:' Obama post slams Trump, GOP on their health care plan

The text of the Senate's 142-page Obamacare repeal bill had been public for just a few hours Thursday when former president Barack Obama responded in a 939-word message on Facebook.

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McConnell reveals GOP health care bill, Schumer calls it 'a wolf in sheep's clothing'

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Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) released the Senate Republican health care bill details on Thursday. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) also spoke on the Senate floor stating the bill is not as great as it seems.

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