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Kansas City braces for a significant shift in Washington power as longtime Congressman Sam Graves retires after 26 years. The Republican heavyweight, who chairs the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has been instrumental in securing federal funds for local projects. However, his departure, coupled with a redrawn map that could boot Democratic Rep Emanuel Cleaver, may leave Kansas City with three Republican reps, potentially impacting federal funding flows. The citys blue voters may see their clout diluted, forcing new reps to fight for infrastructure funds. The shift tests the depth of Kansas Citys D.C. ties.

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