A staffer for House Majority Whip Steve Scalise has criticized Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks for using audio of the shooting on members of congress in a campaign ad. Political analyst Dr. Silas Lee says advocates for gun rights may not be offended by the spot, but he feels most candidates would not use the audio from the shooting…:
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The ad touts Brooks’ support of the Second Amendment.

The U.S. Senate is set to possibly vote on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act. Senator John Kennedy has proudly stated he will vote to repeal Obamacare even without a replacement. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says this is what got Kennedy elected to the position…:
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A 7-year-old boy died after he was electrocuted by his neighbor’s fence, according to KNOE. Winn Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb confirms that Brandon McFarland either hit or threw his ball over the neighbor’s fence and when he climbed it, he was electrocuted.

Researchers at LSU say the 2017 NBA All-Star game had a $44.9 million dollar economic impact to the state of Louisiana. Co-author of the report Dr. Stephen Barnes says these mega-hoops fans tend to stay for several days…:
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The study said visitors spent an estimated $23.7 million.