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Dr. L. Patrick James (left), a Quest Diagnostics executive, is taking over as chairman of the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute, succeeding Irvine Hockaday Jr. James' experience aligns with the region's designs to become a pharmaceutical hub. Full Story

Study proposes KC rail routes

The Kansas Department of Transportation and Amtrak release a study detailing four multimillion-dollar options for establishing passenger rail service connecting Kansas City, Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas. Full Story

KC-area stimulus tracker

Check here for Kansas City-area projects that have won federal stimulus money, and learn how your company can benefit.
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CLEARING UP HEALTH CARE

Pieces of a final health care reform plan and its potential effect on business are starting to become clear. With the debate's parameters narrowed to two main options — a Senate-passed plan and a compromise plan offered by President Obama — businesses now should begin to analyze their employees' use of health care, experts advise.

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March 12, 2010 - 10:04am

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