Latest Fact Checks By Eric Stirgus

Kingston’s claim about number of uninsured has some merit

By Eric Stirgus

March 31, 2014

"There are still more people uninsured today than when Obama was elected president."

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Candidate worries about growing federal debt

By Eric Stirgus

March 26, 2014

"A child born in America today will inherit $1.5 million in debt the moment they're placed in their mother's arms."

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Low cost insurance available with subsidies

By Eric Stirgus , Nancy Badertscher

March 25, 2014

Says some Georgians can get health insurance for $105 a month.  

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Food stamp lobster claim true, but extent unclear

By Eric Stirgus

March 21, 2014

You can buy lobster with food stamps.

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Georgia sentencing reforms pays off on budget, Deal says

By Eric Stirgus

March 19, 2014

Georgia has saved $20 million through changes in criminal sentencing.

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Does candidate’s Obamacare repeal plan take bureaucrats out of healthcare?

By Eric Stirgus

March 14, 2014

Says his Patient OPTION Act is the only Republican plan "that completely repeals Obamacare and it takes the federal bureaucrat out of decisions for you."

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Lawmaker: Studies show medical marijuana reduces seizures

By Eric Stirgus

March 11, 2014

Every child in Colorado who has been given medical marijuana for treatment for seizures has had diminished seizure activity.

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Congressman pitches new plan for transportation funding

By Eric Stirgus

March 7, 2014

When it comes to transportation funds, Georgians spend more in taxes and on red tape than they get back from the federal government.

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Cagle: State saves money with shorter session

By Eric Stirgus

March 4, 2014

"For every week that (state lawmakers are) able to cut off our timeline, it saves (Georgia taxpayers) approximately $100,000."

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Georgia’s forfeiture laws viewed harshly

By Eric Stirgus

March 3, 2014

"Georgia’s civil forfeiture laws are among the worst in the country and the very worst in the South."

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Opposition to gun bill slightly less than stated

By Eric Stirgus

February 26, 2014

More than 80 percent of Georgians don’t support legislation to ease gun restrictions in houses of worship, in bars and on campuses.

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Details reveal distinction in Obamacare jobs claim

By Eric Stirgus

February 24, 2014

"Obamacare will mean 2.1 million fewer jobs by 2021."

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