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Study: Trump’s Economic Boom Largely Ignored as TV’s Trump Coverage Hits 92% Negative

Click here: TV networks spent almost no airtime — a mere 14 minutes, or 0.7 percent — on the administration’s economic achievements, including the positive effects of the tax cuts and deregulation, plus historic job growth. Indeed, the only aspect of the Trump economic program that interested the networks during the past four months has been the President’s use of tariffs to push for better trade deals.

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Sadly, false rape accusations are NOT uncommon

Click here: In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird , an all-white jury convicts an innocent black man of raping a white woman in a small 1930s southern town, despite the efforts his lawyer who defies the town’s lynch-mob mentality and proves the victim’s story to be false. It’s a new century, a sequel has just come out – and we still have men being falsely convicted of rape despite the evidence. This time with leftist’s (Democrats) staffing the lynch mobs.

A fine example is Mark Weiner, who on a rainy day gave a woman a ride to her home – a good deed ending in a sentence of eight years in jail for abducting a woman with the intent to sexually harm her. There was almost no evidence of his guilt. There was considerable exculpatory evidence (some of which was not disclosed to his attorney). Of course, none of that matters to the true believers who increasingly run America. This happened in Charlottesville, home of the infamous fake rape publicized in last November’s Rolling Stone. Click here to read more…

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Goodbye, Columbus Day

Even though it remains a national holiday, many cities no longer celebrate Columbus Day. They celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day instead. What’s behind the switch? Contrary to what you might think, it’s not about paying homage to America’s original inhabitants. Steven Crowder, host of Louder with Crowder, explains.

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Tipton holds off Falcons, 37-24

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West Burlington / Notre Dame Football Team charges on the field to face off against Tipton Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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Tipton Wide Receiver Frank Bierman (11) catches a pass against West Burlington / Notre Dame Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffam (18) is stopped by Tipton’s Dylan Mente (51) Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington’s Little Falcon Cheerleaders perform during the first quarter of Friday night’s game in West Burlington.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Running Back Brady Oleson (24) carries the ball against Tipton Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Jeron Conner (4) catches a pass and is tackled by Tipton’s Austin Lenz (20) Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Tanner Snodgrass carries the ball against Tipton Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Linebacker Drew Chiprez (56) tackles Tipton Running Back Connor Hermiston (30) Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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Tipton Running Back Logan Stolte (2) flies over West Burlington / Notre Dame Linebacker Drew Chiprez (56) Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Tanner Snodgrass (26) looks downfield to teammate Jeron Conner for what will be a 31-yard touchdown pass against Tipton Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Jeron Connor (4) catches Snodgrass’ pass over Tipton Safety Austin Lenz before turning up field for a 31-yard touchdown Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (18) carries ball 28-yards around end against Tipton Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Tanner Snodgrass celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Tipton Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman(18) is ready to take the hike from Center Drew Chiprez (56) deep in Tipton territory Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Defensive Line square off against Tipton Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame’s Tanner Snograss (26) fields a Tipton kickoff Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Quarterback Anthony Hoffman (18) carries the ball against Tipton Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Wide Receiver Rylie Koenig (81) catches a 20-yard touchdown pass over Tipton’s Payten Elijah (3) Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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West Burlington / Notre Dame Wide Receiver Rylie Koenig (81) celebrates after a touchdown against Tipton Friday night in West Burlington. Tipton held off a second half comeback by the Falcons to win, 37-24.
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Falcons top No.10 New London, 3-2

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West Burlington volleyball team celebrates after winning their match over 10th ranked New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.

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West Burlington’s Alyssa Dameron (10) dives to keep the ball in play against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) spikes the ball past New London’s Peyton Jackson (16) Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.

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West Burlington’s Kinnady Atwater (3) bumps the ball in to play against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.

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West Burlington’s Bailey Jennings (8) races to keep the ball in play against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.

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West Burlington’s Iliyah Moore (23) sends the ball back to New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.

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West Burlington’s McKenzie Fry (1) keeps the ball in play against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.

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West Burlington Libero Kadence Johnson keeps the ball in play against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.

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West Burlington’s Michenna Hunt (24) bumps the ball back in to play against New London Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated 10th ranked Class 1A New London, 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 23-25, 15-11.

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BONUS Falcon photos v. New London

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20)

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West Burlington’s Kinnady Atwater (3)

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20)

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West Burlington’s Kinnady Atwater (3)

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West Burlington’s McKenzie Fry (1)

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West Burlington’s Bailey Jennings (8)

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West Burlington’s Michenna Hunt (24)

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New London falls to WB, 3-2

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New London’s Kristen Rohdy (22) bumps the ball in to play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London fell to West Burlington, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, 25-23, 11-15.

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New London’s Addie Pry (8) keeps the ball in play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London fell to West Burlington, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, 25-23, 11-15.

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New London’s Alexa Wenger (12) bumps the ball in to play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London fell to West Burlington, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, 25-23, 11-15.

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New London Libero Chloe Coleman (31) bumps the ball in to play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London fell to West Burlington, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, 25-23, 11-15.

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New London’s Sofie Reighard (9) bumps the ball in to play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London fell to West Burlington, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, 25-23, 11-15.

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New London’s Kyra Linkin (6) bumps the ball in to play against West Burlington Thursday night in West Burlington. New London fell to West Burlington, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, 25-23, 11-15.

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Here are the US metro areas with the best and worst job markets – and the Midwest is doing better than you think

Click here: Five Iowa cities make Top 20 best job markets in America.

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Trump economy continues growth. Unemployment claims lowest since 1969

Click here: The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to a near 49-year low last week.

Donald J. Trump

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Rasmussen: 50% of Likely U.S. Voters approve of President Trump’s job performance

Click here: Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 50% of Likely U.S. Voters approve of President Trump’s job performance.

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President Donald Trump speaks to a packed U.S. Cellular Center crowd in Cedar Rapids, Iowa June, 21, 2017