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Sprint Nextel to Cut Jobs and Retail Locations Anticipating continued downward pressure on subscriber trends, revenues, and profitability in 2008, Sprint Nextel has announced initial plans to streamline the business in coming months by cutting 4,000 positions and closing 125 retail locations. >>> Gov. Blunt Orders Nixon, Childers To Block Federal Plan to Divert Portion of Missouri River KANSAS CITY - Gov. Blunt noted that even now, before the projected diversion takes place, Kansas City already is being forced to relocate water intake structures for its treatment plant. >>> Plan to Reduce the Uninsured Receives Federal Okay KANSAS CITY - The Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved the first phase of the governor's innovative plan to expand care to the uninsured. >>> Presenteeism Puts Companies at Risk, Employers Tell Sick Workers to Go Home KANSAS CITY - As flu season gets under way, employers are gearing up for more sick employees dragging themselves - and their germs - in to work. >>> Search WWW Search kansascityfrontpage.com Search hotels-kc.com Search slfp.com Search swi-news.com Search diningstl.com Search hotels-stl.com Search stlouisattractions.com

KANSAS CITY NEWS TODAY - Thursday, January 24, 2008 IN THE NEWS Ford Sets Industry Benchmark with New Ford-150 Walt Disney World Marathon Draws Record Crowd Budget Leaders Announce State Revenue Estimates Health Care Services May Be Expanded for Low Income Missourians BUSINESS NEWS Fewer Workers Could Lead to Lower Standard of Living Most Workers Remain Confident in Job Security Company's Support for Work/Life Balance May Impact Male Workers' Opinions Bank of America to Purchase Countrywide Financial Corp. ENTERTAINMENT & LIFESTYLE Peachtree Restaurant Will Open in the Power & Light District This Spring KCCVA Receives International Accreditation Vinino and McFadden's Sports Saloon Open at Power & Light District HOTEL NEWS Uncomfortable Chairs Put Business Travelers in the Hot Seat ART GALLERY NEWS A Fresh Idea For Showing Art and Real Estate Kansas City Front Page, St. Louis Front Page and Southwest Illinois News are owned and maintained by the Moore Design Group for the sole purpose of disseminating news and information about the Metropolitan Kansas City and St. Louis areas. Text or graphics may not be copied, rewritten or distributed in any manner whatsoever without written permission. For more information, contact editor@slfp.com All rights reserved world wide © 1996 - 2008 Moore Design Group.