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Hispanics flourishing in Trump economy

Click here: President Trump’s economy is the rising tide that is lifting all boats. This is especially true for Hispanics, who were among the biggest victims of the low-growth, high-regulation economy under President Obama. Last week, the Census Bureau announced new household income numbers, which showed that median income for Hispanic households grew by 3.7 percent, adjusted for inflation, last year. That’s more than double the increase seen by all households. More Hispanics moved into the upper-income brackets, and fewer remained in the lower ones. That’s welcome news as the nation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Not a spare seat to be found as President Donald Trump addresses a packed U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa June 21, 2017.
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What Is Hezbollah?

When listing the world’s most notorious terrorist organizations, why is it that Al-Qaeda, ISIS and Boko Haram so quickly spring to mind, while Hezbollah is frequently forgotten? In this short 5-minute video, Tony Badran, Research Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explains how the backing of Iran has served to legitimize Hezbollah on the world stage, while simultaneously making the group all the more dangerous.

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Falcons chalk up Homecoming win, 36-31

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West Burlington’s student section performs a “White Out” at the start of their homecoming game against Central Lee Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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Central Lee’s Tyler Hopp (20) fumbles the ball after being hit by West Burlington / Notre Dame Defensive Lineman Tyler Graham (79) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Running Back Tanner Snodgrass (20) looks for way through four Central Lee tacklers during their homecoming game Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Head Coach Jay Eilers (pointing) directs his team from the sidelines during their homecoming game Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Head Coach Jay Eilers high fives Austin Mixer (52) after the Falcons scored their first touchdown to start the scoring during their homecoming game Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Austin Mixer (52) recovers a Central Lee fumble during their homecoming game Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Wide Reciever Rylie Koenig (12) carries the ball against Central Lee Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Running Back Dreyton LaVeine (28) advance the ball against Central Lee Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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West Burlington Marching Band plays during halftime of the homecoming game Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington Marching Band plays during halftime of the homecoming game Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington Marching Band plays during halftime of the homecoming game Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington Homecoming King Tucker Moore raises his hands as he fires up the crowd during the second half of their game against Central Lee Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Carson Chiperez (8) returns a Central Lee kickoff Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Defensive Lineman (dark) are ready for Central Lee (white) hike Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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Central Lee’s Chase Stutes (75) horse collars West Burlington / Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Running Back Tanner Snodgrass (20) straight arms Central Lee’s David Vance (76) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Running Back Tanner Snodgrass (20) protects the ball against Central Lee Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Running Back Brady Oleson (24) is wrapped up by Central Lee’s David Vance (76) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Defense lines up at the goal line to try to stop Central Lee Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Cheerleaders cheer their team on late in the game Friday night in West Burlington.
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The Great Fake! West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Tanner Snodgrass (20) convincingly fakes an inside run against Central Lee as Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) runs around end for the go ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) sheds the tackle by Central Lee’s Conner Moore (88) on his way to the goal line for the go ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) looks for the goal line to put the Falcons ahead for good in the fourth quarter Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (13) celebrates with teammates after putting the Falcons ahead for good in the fourth quarter Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Defensive Lineman Dreyton LaVeine (28) stops Central Lee’s Dalton Westercamp (5) on fourth down in the final seconds of fourth quarter to seal the Falcon victory Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Austin Cox (23) celebrates with teammate after defeating Central Lee Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Quintin Williams (7) celebrates with Homecoming King Tucker Moore after defeating Central Lee Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington / Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 36-31.
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Is the Deep State real?

In a New York Times Op-Ed, an anonymous writer, claiming to be inside the Trump administration, acknowledged the existence of a deep state and essentially confessed to sedition. Is it real? You decide after watching this short 6-minute video.

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President Trump’s booming economy accelerates

Click here: U.S. job openings climb to record 6.9 million. More workers quitting old jobs for better pay at new ones
Click here: Small business optimism surges to highest level ever, topping previous record under Reagan
Click here: Booming US economy led to record summer travel

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Email shows Google tried to help elect Hillary Clinton through “Silent Donation” of skewed search results

An email reveals that a senior Google employee deployed the company’s resources to increase voter turnout in ways she believed would help Clinton win the election. She called it a “Silent Donation” to Hillary.

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What Is Net Neutrality?

For months, it seemed nearly every media figure was in hysterics over the impending repeal of net neutrality. Then, net neutrality was repealed… and nothing much changed. So what exactly is net neutrality, and why do so many people have such strong opinions about something they don’t understand? Jon Gabriel, editor-in-chief of Ricochet.com cuts through the hysteria to bring you the facts in this short 5-minute video.

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Chiefs slosh by Falcons, 14-6

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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Tanner Snodgrass (26) narrowly avoids an official while running the ball against Keokuk Friday night in Keokuk. WBND fell to Keokuk, 14-6.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Running Back Brady Oleson (24) picks up a fumble against Keokuk Friday night in Keokuk. WBND fell to Keokuk, 14-6.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Running Back Dreyton LaVeine (28) advances the ball in the rain against Keokuk Friday night in Keokuk. WBND fell to Keokuk, 14-6.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Tanner Snodgrass (26) carries the ball against Keokuk Friday night in Keokuk. WBND fell to Keokuk, 14-6.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Defensive Lineman Austin Mixer (52) vectors to the ball against Keokuk Friday night in Keokuk. WBND fell to Keokuk, 14-6.
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CNBC: Economy adds more jobs than expected in August, and wage growth hits post-recession high

Click here: President Trump’s economy continues to exceed expectations. Payrolls grew by 201,000 in August. Well above what economists expected for August (191,000 increase). Average hourly earnings also jumped by 2.9 percent, above the 2.7 percent increase economists expected.
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President Donald Trump speaks to a packed U.S. Cellular Center crowd in Cedar Rapids, Iowa June, 21, 2017
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Report: More than 90 percent of political donations by Google employees went to Democrats.

Click here: A study released today shows that more than 90 percent of political donations by Google employees went to Democrats. The news only amplifies fears that everything we read, see, and hear is being controlled by tech industry employees with a left-wing political bent.