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VIDEO: The Case for a Flat Tax

What would happen if there was just one tax rate for most Americans? Would that be fair? Could it even work? Steve Forbes, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media, explains.

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Obituaries this week

Esther Mae Turner, 98, West Burlington, died Friday, December 16, 2016

Matthew “Matt” Wayne Brown Sr., 48, Burlington, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Sandra “Sandy” Schafer Richter, 54, West Burlington, died Saturday, December 17, 2016

Kristie Kay Weaver, 37, Burlington, died Thursday, December 15, 2016

Professor Ross Teal, 61, Stockport, died Saturday, December 17, 2016

Pearlie Mae Burrage Payne, 78, Burlington, died Monday, December 19, 2016

Virginia Lorraine Oetken, 89, Burlington, died Monday, December 19, 2016

Jacob Hayes, 39, Cedar Rapids, formerly Burlington, died Sunday, December 18, 2016

Leo Richard Laue, 94, Burlington, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016

James Arnold Chubb, 81, Burlington, died Thursday, December 22, 2016

Marla Ann Buhmeyer, 57, Danville died Sunday, December 25, 2016

Genevie Hartman, 85, Fairfield, formerly West Burlington, died Monday, December 26, 2016

Robert “Bob” Jordan Work, 72, Mediapolis, died Saturday, December 24, 2016

Jeffrey Lee Mohler Sr, 51, Burlington, died Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Colette Ann King, 66, West Burlington, died Sunday, December 25, 2016

Diane Marie Nelson, 54, West Burlington, died Tuesday, December 27, 2016

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Blue states that voted for Hillary Clinton share something in common: they’re dying

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VIDEO: How the Minimum Wage Hurts Young People

The minimum wage is supposed to help entry-level workers, right? So why do many young people lose their jobs when the minimum wage is raised? Watch this short video to find out.

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School district to allow teachers to arm themselves

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Falcons Survive Nikes, 72-63 (part 1)

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West Burlington Fans celebrate after their Falcons defeated Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Travon Ashby (22) looks to the basket around Notre Dame’s Jett Tjaden (11) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig (34) looks to the basket as Notre Dame’s Jack Giannettino tries to block the shot Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.
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West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass looks for a shot around Notre Dame’s Jack Giannettino (32) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.
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West Burlington’s Rooks Derosear (5) shoots over Notre Dame Defenders Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.
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West Burlington’s Rel Greer hauls in a rebound against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) shoots over Notre Dame’s Matt Meeker (2) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.
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Falcons Survive Nikes, 72-63 (part 2)

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West Burlington’s Tate Snodgrass looks to pass against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.
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Notre Dame’s Dance Team performed at halftime Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.
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West Burlington’s Travon Ashby takes the ball to the basket around Notre Dame’s Dylan Klossing (33) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig protects the ball from Notre Dame’s Jack Giannettino (right) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) shoots over Notre Dame’s Dylan Klossing (33) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.
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Notre Dame’s Jett Tjaden (11) hauls in a rebound against West Burlington Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.
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West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson shoots a three against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.
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Notre Dame’s Jack Giannettino wins the opening tipoff against West Burlington Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.
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Dollar Climbs to Strongest Level Since 2003

Click here: Dollar Climbs to Strongest Since 2003 on Fed Path; Bonds Drop

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Nikes down Falcons, 59-29

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West Burlington’s Savannah Swanson tries to get to the basket around Notre Dame’s Emma Lynch Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers takes it to the basket against West Burlington Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (1) has a shot blocked by Notre Dame’s Emma Lynch (44) Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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West Burlington’s Serifa Donaldson shoots against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis protects the ball against Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers (right) and Hope Ward (left) Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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West Burlington’s Gaby Price (11) drives by Notre Dame’s Hope Ward Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis looks to the basket around Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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West Burlington’s Chloe Baker (33) shoots against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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Notre Dame’s Catherine Lillie looks to the basket Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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Notre Dame’s Emma Lynch shoots against West Burlington Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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West Burlington’s Gaby Price drives past Notre Dame’s Hailey Blythe Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated West Burlington, 59-29.
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It wasn’t the Russians! DNC Operative gave emails to WikiLeaks

Click here: WikiLeaks operative says Russia did NOT provide Clinton emails – they were handed over to him at a D.C. park by an intermediary for ‘disgusted’ Democratic whistleblowers