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Thanks, Common Core: ACT Scores for Class of 2018 Worst in Decades

Click here: The creators of the ACT test announced on Wednesday that scores for the class of 2018 are the worst reported in decades. Math scores, in fact, are in free-fall among ACT-tested U.S. high school graduates, falling to their lowest mark in 14 years.
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The American Trinity: The Three Values that Make America Great

Nearly every country on Earth is defined by race or ethnicity. Not America. What makes the United States different? Dennis Prager outlines the values that have allowed the American people to flourish and, unlike immigrants almost everywhere else, transformed those who arrived from across the globe into full Americans—regardless of where they were born.

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What’s Wrong with Government-Run Healthcare?

If you get sick or suffer a serious injury, you not only want medical care, you want quality medical care. What’s the best way to get it? Through a government-run program like Medicare for All or through our current free market system? Stanford policy expert Lanhee Chen has the answer in this short 5-minute video. Get informed. After all, this is your health we’re talking about.

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Mann’s McDonald’s gives $1000 to WB Athletic Boosters

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Mann’s McDonald’s gives $1,000 to West Burlington Athletic Boosters for helping to promote the restaurant’s kiosks and phone app Monday afternoon at the North Roosevelt McDonald’s in Burlington. From left: Jeff Housel – WB Athletic Director, Donna Mann – Owner, Leah Godar – WB Athletic Booster Director, and Michelle Mann Caston.
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Mann’s McDonald’s gives $1000 to Notre Dame Athletic Boosters

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Mann’s McDonald’s gives $1,000 to Burlington Notre Dame Athletic Boosters for helping to promote the restaurant’s kiosks and phone app Monday afternoon at the North Roosevelt McDonald’s in Burlington. From left: Karen Marino – Notre Dame, Donna Mann – Owner, Michelle Mann Caston, and Amerika Kies – Notre Dame.
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President Trump’s winning list: 289 accomplishments in just 20 months

Click here: Trump administration’s often overlooked list of achievements has surpassed those of former President Ronald Reagan at the same time in his administration and more than doubled since the last tally of accomplishments after his first year in office, giving President Trump a solid platform to run for re-election on. As Trump nears the two-year mark his administration has counted up 289 accomplishments in 18 categories, capped by the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
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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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Falcons fall to Mt. Vernon, 41-8

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West Burlington / Notre Dame Falcons charge on the field for their game against the Mt. Vernon Mustangs Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Vernon defeated West Burlington / Notre Dame, 41-8.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Tanner Snodgrass (20) pitches the ball out on an option play against Mt. Vernon Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Vernon defeated West Burlington / Notre Dame, 41-8.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Reece Richards (69) holds Mt. Vernon Running Back Paul Ryan (5) as his teammate Austin Mixer (52) strips the ball away Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Vernon defeated West Burlington / Notre Dame, 41-8.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Carson Chiperez breaks up a pass against Mt. Vernon Friday night in West Burlington. Mt. Vernon defeated West Burlington / Notre Dame, 41-8.
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Falcons sweep Nikes, 3-0

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) spikes the ball over Notre Dame Defenders Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 25-11, 25-19, 25-18.
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Notre Dame Libero Maddy Stutsman (11) bumps the ball in to play against West Burlington Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 25-11, 25-19, 25-18.
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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) hits the ball over Notre Dame Defenders Taylor Marino (23) and Kayla Marino (31) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 25-11, 25-19, 25-18.
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Notre Dame’s Molly Johnson (10) keeps the ball in play against West Burlington Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 25-11, 25-19, 25-18.
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Notre Dame’s Rylie Todd (4) races to keep the ball in play against West Burlington Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 25-11, 25-19, 25-18.
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West Burlington’s Bailey Jennings (8) bumps the ball in play against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 25-11, 25-19, 25-18.
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West Burlington’s Michenna Hunt (24) sets the ball against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 25-11, 25-19, 25-18.
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West Burlington’s Alyssa Dameron (10) keeps the ball in play against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 25-11, 25-19, 25-18.
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Notre Dame’s Hope Ward (9) sets the ball at the net against West Burlington Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 25-11, 25-19, 25-18.
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People who fled Cuba and Venezuela warn Americans not to embrace socialism.

Socialism has become cool in America, under the nice name “democratic socialism.” Gloria Álvarez ‏knows better, because she’s from Latin America and studied socialism there. She says: Watch out! Socialism has a clear track record of wrecking every country that implements it. Hear her story in this short 6-minute video.

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Michelle Malkin: The TRUTH About FALSE Rape Allegations