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News Roundup: Bill O’Reilly Says Riots Have Set Baltimore Back…AND MORE

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Parts of Baltimore have been in despair for decades, however this week’s riots may have set the area back. Yesterday, Fox News host Bill O’Reilly shared his insight on how the issues between police officials and demonstrators are hurting the Baltimore area. During his “Talking Points Memo,” he said he believes African-Americans are “honest, hardworking people” who are looking for opportunities to advance in life, however the violence and rioting taking place is going to limit them from getting ahead. “Rioting has now diminished that opportunity big time,” said O’Reilly. “It is a fact that irresponsible criminals in Baltimore have once again hurt good folks, this time on a mass level. The city will take years to recover.” Read more.

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