A United States Navy veteran has declined to accept the Peoples Health Champion Award during this Sunday’s Saints game in the Superdome. Commander John Wells says he was very honored and excited when he was named a recipient. But he says the anthem protests by NFL players are a slap in the face to veterans…:
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He’s fine with protesting injustice, but doesn’t agree with disrespecting the flag that gives us the right to have that conversation. The Saints say they respect Commander Well’s decision to decline the award and it’s unfortunate and disappointing he’s no longer a fan of the NFL.

The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s office announces the arrest of a private school teacher who allegedly bit a two-year-old in the face. Investigators say 28-year-old Heather Marcotte admitting to biting the little boy, when she became frustrated with his behavior at Northlake Christian School.

GOP leaders on Capitol Hill unveiled today the key details in a new tax plan. The proposal lowers the number of tax brackets from seven to four, and increases the standard deductions. Louisiana Congressman Clay Higgins says this is major reform which is pro citizen and pro economic growth…:
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The plan would also increase the national debt and Democrats it’s a tax break for the rich at the expense of the middle class.

A Morning Consult poll has Governor Edwards approval rating at 52-percent. LSU Political Science Professor Robert Hogan says that’s a solid number for Democratic governor in a red state, but Edwards faces some big challenges in the coming months…
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Edwards’ disapproval rating is at 32-percent and 15-percent of the respondents did not have opinion or didn’t know.