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WCup cities: Infrastructure work needed right away (AP)

 
Host cities for the 2014 World Cup say they need to start infrastructure work as soon as possible in order to have everything ready in time for the tournament. Brazil's government said Wednesday the mayors from the 12 host cities met with Sports Minister Orlando Silva to discuss responsibilities and create a timetable of what needs to be done. (link)

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