Are Democrats Reaching Out to Hispanics in a Big Way?

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Democrats are outspending Republicans three to one in Spanish language advertising. A survey found that most Latino voters say the Democratic Party cares about them and works hard to earn their vote. So is there any evidence that Republican efforts here in Allentown are working? We'll find out in a couple weeks.

The International Energy Agency says the world’s fossil fuel consumption will peak at the end of this decade, and US GDP is expected to have increased in the third quarter. Plus, the FT News Briefing’s Sonja Hutson takes us to Pennsylvania, one of the many places where Republicans are making a play for Hispanic voters.

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US GDP expected to have rebounded in the third quarter

IEA forecasts fossil fuel demand will peak this decade

Democrats fear loss in Nevada as Hispanic voters turn to Republicans

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