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Stadiums are usually bad deals for cities. Kansas City unions want the Royals' to be an exception
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Union calls working conditions 'unsafe' at Kauffman Stadium
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The Kansas City Royals Want A New $2 BILLION Stadium
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Economist: Kansas City Royals' economic impact claims for new $2B
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Should Kansas City Taxpayers Foot the Bill for a New Downtown Stadium?
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