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Todd Graves files tea party lawsuit against the IRS

The suit by the former U.S. attorney for western Missouri was filed Monday in the district that’s home to the IRS office embroiled in a national controversy for its targeting of conservative political groups for extra scrutiny as they sought tax-exempt status. He said it was the first suit to be filed in connection with the much-criticized handling of applications for 501 (c)(4) status.

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Man pleads guilty in botched bank robbery

Would be robber Martron E. Bailey, who pleaded guilty Wednesday, wore an orange construction helmet and left upon learning that someone watching a security monitor wouldn’t open the door to a Kansas City bank.

Summer dining: Savor the season’s fresh flavors

Restaurant patios around the city are abuzz with al fresco diners eager to sip and sup under the stars. Festivals are in full swing, serving up barbecue, cotton candy and street food. Farmers markets on both sides of the state line supply shoppers with local produce for bountiful dinners on the grill.

Summer events: A day-by-day list of activities

OK, so you have relatives coming in from out of town this summer. You want to show them what a neat place Kansas City is, but there are so many things to do, and you’re not sure how to pick and choose. Save this list, and you’ll have a perfect itinerary no matter when or how long the interlopers stay.

Autistic employees can bring particular strengths

With autism on the rise — the rate of diagnosis going from 1 in 88 to 1 in 50 — it’s an issue America’s workplaces need to pay more attention to. Although some experts say that many symptoms of autism can improve with age, an increasing number of adults with autism are entering the job market.

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Todd Graves files tea party lawsuit against the IRS

Man pleads guilty in botched bank robbery

Fitting end to a dismal trip: Royals and Shields lose 3-1 to Astros

Here’s an eye-opener: Data show the K is a hitter’s park

Bernanke signals Fed to maintain stimulus efforts

Clearwire Corp. board approves Sprint Nextel’s higher bid

Summer dining: Savor the season’s fresh flavors

Flex your summer traditions with yoga in Roanoke Park

Summer events: A day-by-day list of activities

Flex your summer traditions with yoga in Roanoke Park

Missouri is failing to protect at-risk children

How to wisely use KC’s taxes: We’ve heard this before

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U.S. Department of Labor pushes for minimum wage increase

CEOs get a raise: Median pay rises 6.5 percent to $9.7 million

SBA starting new lending program for veterans

OSHA slaps Wolf Creek power plant contractor for firing a whistleblower

As 'The Office' ends, other workplace shows find a big TV audience

You matter more than the school

Enactus, the new name for SIFE, returns to Kansas City next week

Diane Stafford

Got a job interview? Turn the tables

Data hint at best companies for women leaders

Diversity Diva

Workplace apologies can do a world of good

Autistic employees can bring particular strengths

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