President Donald Trump is doing a good job according to a majority of Louisiana voters surveyed in a recent Gallup poll. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says Mr. Trump carried Louisiana in the election with 58 percent of the vote, and this recent poll is a significant drop down to 51 percent. Hogan says that’s not unusual as most presidents start out with a honeymoon period…:
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West Virginia is home to the most Trump supporters, with 60 percent saying they approve of his performance.

Congressman Steve Scalise has been discharged from Washington MedStar Hospital. They say the House Majority Whip has made excellent progress in his recovery from a life-threatening gunshot wound six weeks ago. Scalise, who doctors say is in good spirits, will now begin a period of intensive inpatient rehab and will return to work when it’s complete.

The Natural Resources Defense Council says the federal government should help homeowners move, instead of rebuild, if their property repeatedly floods…:
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More people than ever are lying on resumes to get a job, according to a CareerBuilder survey. UNO business professor Mark Rosa blames a competitive job market…:
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The survey shows 85 percent of employers caught applicants fibbing on their resumes or application.

Most Louisiana residents approve of President Donald Trump’s job performance, according to a recent Gallup poll. LSU political science professor Robert Hogan says that’s not surprising since the president won an overwhelming majority of the popular vote in the Bayou State. He says the poll shows that Louisiana voters like what the president is doing…:
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According to a CareerBuilder survey, 85 percent of employers caught applicants fibbing on their resumes, up from 66 percent five years ago. UNO business professor Mark Rosa says lying on an application could be disastrous to your future…:
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He blames a competitive job market.

The federal government should help repeated flood victims move instead of rebuild, according to a new study. Natural Resources Defense Council spokesman Rob Moore says for every 100 dollars spent to rebuild homes, FEMA spends only $1.75 to move individuals to a less flood prone area…:
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Louisiana leads the country for the number of repeated flooded properties.

The Saints look to get back to the playoffs this season as they report for training camp. The New Orleans franchise has finished 7-and-9, the last three seasons. One of the big off-season additions was the signing of future Hall of Fame running back Adrian Peterson. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says hopefully this means head coach Sean Payton will be more committed to the running game this year..:
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A survey from CareerBuilder finds 85 percent of employers have caught someone lying on a resumes. Halen Doughty reports…:
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The plane that crashed into Lake D’Arbonne Sunday has been removed from the water. The Union Parish Sheriff’s Office thanked several individuals for their assistance in the investigation as well as the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office dive team. 73-year-old David Lockhart died in the crash. A preliminary report on what happened is expected to be released today.

As Congress is set to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance program in September, the Natural Resources Defense Council is urging a shift to moving homeowners to a safer area rather than rebuilding properties that repeatedly flood. Rob Moore with the NRDC says another change that should be made is that homeowners be told about the flooding history of their home:
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Louisiana leads the country for the number of repeated flooded properties.

Two guys from Lafayette who call themselves short and fat have launched a Kickstarter campaign for a clothing line they’ve developing called, “Short and Fat.” Co-founder Jeff Martin says their customers can build their own shirts on Short and Fat’s Kickstarter page, choosing from a huge variety of fabric, collars, buttons, pocket, and cuffs…:
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The federal government should help repeated flood victims move instead of rebuild, according to a new study. Natural Resources Defense Council spokesman Rob Moore says they recommend to Congress that the National Flood Insurance Program provides homeowners a guaranteed buyout if they no longer want to rebuild…:
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He says for each 100 dollars spent to rebuild, FEMA spends only $1.75 to move individuals to a less flood prone area.

The New Orleans Saints report for training camp today. NFL analyst Mike Detillier projects the Saints will once again be solid on offense in 2017 with Quarterback Drew Brees at the helm and an emerging pass catcher.:
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The New Orleans franchise has finished 7-and-9, the last three seasons.

Have you ever fibbed on a resume? A new survey by CareerBuilder indicated 85 percent of employers have caught applicants lying going into the game. That’s up from 66 percent 5 years ago. UNO business professor Mark Rosa this increase could be so dramatic because it’s easier to catch people in a lie these days…:
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He also blames a more competitive job market.

The application period for farmers to receive flood grants begins today. Those who lost at least $10,000 to last year’s floods can get federal relief to cover up to $100,000 in damages. The $9.5 million block grant program covers farmers and ranchers with operations in any of the 51 parishes declared disaster areas in 2016 year by FEMA. Additional details about the grant program guidelines are available on the state agriculture department’s website.

The Natural Resources Defense Council says the federal government should help homeowners move, instead of rebuild, if their property repeatedly floods…:
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After 37 years in law enforcement, Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand is retiring to become a radio talk show host. Normand says although rewarding, being the sheriff is not an easy job..:
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A new startup out of Lafayette called Short and Fat offers more clothing options to men with a different build. Co-founder Jeff Martin says men who are “vertically challenged and horizontally blessed” have to resort to shopping at big and tall stores. But they often end up trading one solution for more problems, like trying to find a shirt that fits around the neck..:
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Short and Fat has a $15,000 goal on Kickstarter that Martin says will help them launch their own website.

The Saints look to get back to the playoffs this season as they report for training camp. The New Orleans franchise has finished 7-and-9, the last three seasons, and one of the big reasons for the lack of a winning record is big problems on defense. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says it remains to be seen if the Saints D has improved enough in the off-season:
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As Congress is set to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance program in September, the Natural Resources Defense Council is urging a shift to moving homeowners to a safer area rather than rebuilding properties that repeatedly flood. Rob Moore with the NRDC says for each 100 dollars spent to rebuild homes, FEMA spends only $1.75 to move individuals to a less flood prone area…:
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Louisiana leads the country for the number of repeated flooded properties.

More people than ever are lying on resumes to get a job, according to a CareerBuilder survey. UNO business professor Mark Rosa blames a competitive job market…:
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The survey shows 85 percent of employers caught applicants fibbing on their resumes or application.

A new Lafayette clothing line caters to men who are horizontally challenged and vertically blessed. Don Molino has more..:
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Louisiana’s two U.S. Senators joined fellow Republicans in a vote to begin the debate over legislation to replace the Affordable Care act. US Senator Bill Cassidy described the vote as a first step, while Louisiana Senator John Kennedy said his vote fulfills a campaign promise to repeal the current federal health care law.

A new Lafayette clothing line caters to men who are horizontally challenged and vertically blessed. Don Molino has more…

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The Natural Resources Defense Council says the federal government should help homeowners move, instead of rebuild, if their property repeatedly floods. Jeff Palermo has more….

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A survey from CareerBuilder finds 85 percent of employers have caught someone lying on a resumes. Halen Doughty reports…

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A new startup out of Lafayette called Short and Fat offers more clothing options to men with a different build. Co-founder Jeff Martin says men who are “vertically challenged and horizontally blessed” have to resort to shopping at big and tall stores. But they often end up trading one solution for more problems, like trying to find a shirt that fits around the neck.

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Martin says many men aren’t even aware they’re wearing ill-fitting shirts because they’re so used to settling for whatever they can get. He says it is noticeable when a collar is too small or the sleeves too short, and then there’s the problem of the belly wink.

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Customers can build their own shirts on Short and Fat’s Kickstarter page, choosing their fabric, collar, buttons, pocket, and cuffs. The shirt is then made to the customer’s exact measurements. Martin says these easy care fabrics offer a wider selection than can be found at a big and tall store.

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Short and Fat has a $15,000 goal on Kickstarter that Martin says will help them launch their own website.

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As Congress is set to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance program in September, the Natural Resources Defense Council is urging a shift to moving homeowners to a safer area rather than rebuilding properties that repeatedly flood. Rob Moore with the NRDC says for each 100 dollars spent to rebuild homes, FEMA spends only $1.75 to move individuals to a less flood prone area.

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Moore says they recommend that the National Flood Insurance Program provides homeowners a guaranteed buyout if they no longer want to rebuild.

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Louisiana leads the country for the number of repeated flooded properties.  He says another change Congress should make to the N-F-I-P is for homeowners to be educated on the flooding history of their home, because they are currently denied access to that information.

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More people than ever are lying on resumes to get a job. According to a CareerBuilder survey, 85 percent of employers caught applicants fibbing on their resumes or application, up from just 66 percent five years ago. UNO business professor Mark Rosa blames a competitive job market.

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Rosa says some applicants may only embellish a little bit, like adding a few years to their experience, while others go as far as to make diplomas from fake universities. But he says employers are getting better at catching them, because most things on a resume are verifiable.

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Rosa says the internet is also helping employers weed out untruthful applicants, which increases the risk of getting caught. He says if someone is caught lying on a resume, the consequences could be disastrous for the person telling white lies.

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The Saints look to get back to the playoffs this season as they report for training camp. The New Orleans franchise has finished 7-and-9, the last three seasons. And NFL analyst Mike Detillier projects the Saints will once again be solid on offense with Quarterback Drew Brees at the helm and an emerging pass catcher…

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The Saints have failed to notch a winning record since 2013 because of problems on defense. Detillier says says it remains to be seen if the Saints defense has improved enough in the offseason to keep opposing offenses off the scoreboard…

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One of the big off-season additions was the signing of future Hall of Fame running back Adrian Peterson. Detillier says hopefully this means head coach Sean Payton will be more committed to the running game this year

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The U.S. Senate is gearing up to debate the healthcare plan to replace Obamacare. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy proposed several amendments to the GOP replacement bill, with little support. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says as a doctor, Cassidy understands the risks of taking away health insurance.

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Senator John Kennedy has proudly stated he will vote to repeal the ACA even without a replacement.

Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks’ campaign ad using audio from the shooting that injured House Majority Whip Steve Scalise is making waves. Political analyst Silas Lee says Brooks might lose some middle of the road voters from this.

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The ad touts Brooks’ support for the second amendment.

A seven-year-old boy has died after being electrocuted by the neighbor’s fence in Winnsboro. Franklin Parish Sheriff Kevin Cobb says the boy was playing in his front yard with his little sister and tried to retrieve a ball that went over the fence.

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Today Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand announced his retirement, as the most vocal sheriff in Louisiana will soon make the shift to radio. After serving 10 years as the sheriff, Normand says a good leader knows when it’s time to leave, and good leaders also evaluate opportunities.

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Chief Deputy Joe Lopinto will be sworn in as sheriff on August 31st.