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Karen Handel

Karen Handel is the former secretary of state of Georgia. She is also the former chair of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. Handel, a Republican, lost the runoff for the GOP nomination for Georgia governor in 2010.

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Latest Fact-Checks Of Karen Handel

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By Tom Kertscher
September 14, 2020

Says Lucy McBath "is supporting those who attack the police."

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By Jon Greenberg
September 11, 2017

"The Affordable Care Act is the single largest tax increase in my lifetime."

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By John Kruzel
June 14, 2017

Says Iran has "violated the terms of the (nuclear) deal."

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By Jon Greenberg
June 7, 2017

"Nearly $2 billion in cash was flown over to Iran, money that the Obama administration has admitted is being used for terrorists and to support…

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By Jon Greenberg
April 14, 2017

"As chairman of the Fulton board of commissioners, I turned a $100 million deficit into a balanced budget."  

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By Eric Stirgus
May 9, 2014

Says U.S. Senate candidate David Perdue flip-flopped on releasing his tax returns.

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By Eric Stirgus
April 14, 2014

Seventy-two percent of Georgians did not have a chance to finish college.

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By Eric Stirgus
September 25, 2013

"Unlike you and me, Congress gets to keep up to $11,000 a year in taxpayer subsidies" under Obamacare.

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By Eric Stirgus
September 3, 2013

Congress secured special Obamacare rules "to prevent their healthcare costs from rising."  

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By Janel Davis
August 21, 2013

"Only in Washington would politicians spend $27 million to teach Moroccans how to make pottery."

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