Fact Check Posts – Page 29

Firefighter union chief says Providence has one of the busiest fire departments for its size in the U.S.

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

June 24, 2011

"Providence is one of the busiest fire departments for its relative size in the country."

Immigration expert says hundreds of U.S. cities have been infiltrated by Mexican cartel members

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

June 19, 2011

"A couple of hundred American cities are infested by members of the Mexican cartels."

R.I. Rep. DaSilva says 1 in 10 violent deaths in U.S. are caused by strangulation

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

June 12, 2011

"Ten percent of violent deaths in the U.S. each year are due to strangulation."

Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals chief says ‘most’ serial killers and people who engage in domestic violence start by abusing animals

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

May 31, 2011

"Most of your serial killers, most of your people who commit domestic violence, they start off by abusing animals."

Email message says members of Congress get a full pension for serving just one term

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

May 29, 2011

Members of Congress "receive full pay retirement after serving one term."

Providence Mayor Taveras says the city’s teacher union contract is one of the longest in the U.S.

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

May 24, 2011

The Providence teacher contract "is one of the longest in the country."

Beverage association says R.I. tax would increase sugary drink prices up to 50 percent

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

May 18, 2011

"The new beverage tax will increase the cost of sodas, juice drinks, sports drinks, iced teas, and flavored water up to 50%."

Executive director of marriage group says most Rhode Islanders oppose gay marriage.

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

May 11, 2011

"The people of Rhode Island don't want same-sex marriage."

Former House Minority Leader says marijuana is recognized as a treatment for his pancreas pain.

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

May 8, 2011

"I'm well aware that medical marijuana is a recognized, medical, viable treatment for this sort of [pancreas] pain condition."

Cicilline says he fought Republican budget that ends “Medicare as we know it.”

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

May 1, 2011

"We just fought a Republican budget that ends Medicare as we know it."

R.I. Tea Party founder says Rhode Island is the most generous state in New England when it comes to welfare

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

April 24, 2011

"We are the most generous in New England and New England is known for its generosity toward its welfare recipients."

Same-sex marriage advocate says full marriage equality offers 1,700 rights

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.

April 17, 2011

"Full marriage equality [would provide same-sex couples] with about 1,700 rights."

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Firefighter union chief says Providence has one of the busiest fire departments for its size in the U.S.

Immigration expert says hundreds of U.S. cities have been infiltrated by Mexican cartel members

R.I. Rep. DaSilva says 1 in 10 violent deaths in U.S. are caused by strangulation

Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals chief says ‘most’ serial killers and people who engage in domestic violence start by abusing animals

Email message says members of Congress get a full pension for serving just one term

Providence Mayor Taveras says the city’s teacher union contract is one of the longest in the U.S.

Beverage association says R.I. tax would increase sugary drink prices up to 50 percent

Executive director of marriage group says most Rhode Islanders oppose gay marriage.

Former House Minority Leader says marijuana is recognized as a treatment for his pancreas pain.

Cicilline says he fought Republican budget that ends “Medicare as we know it.”

R.I. Tea Party founder says Rhode Island is the most generous state in New England when it comes to welfare

Same-sex marriage advocate says full marriage equality offers 1,700 rights