Latest Fact Checks By Eric Stirgus

Candidate says Isakson is no fiscal hawk

By Eric Stirgus

October 1, 2010

U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson "has never proposed, nor voted in favor of, a substantial cut in federal spending" and has voted for "many substantial increases…

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Road authority reverses course on Ga. 400 toll

By Eric Stirgus

September 28, 2010

On charging a toll for motorists to use Ga. 400 after it was slated to expire

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DeKalb official says she’s no big travel spender

By Eric Stirgus

September 22, 2010

"I have given $30,000 of my unused travel expenses over the years to supplement the school system's general budget."

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TV ads clash on Barnes record

By Eric Stirgus

September 21, 2010

Roy Barnes "made Georgia dead last in education" and Georgia "led the nation in job losses."

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Candidate says Georgia could cash in with horse racing

By Eric Stirgus

September 17, 2010

Horse racing could boost Georgia's economy by $1 billion a year and create 10,000 to 20,000 jobs.

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Clayton officials say housing program has employed 1,300 people

By Eric Stirgus

September 14, 2010

Clayton County has employed 1,300 people over the past seven months through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.

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Barnes ad claims he can put 10,000 people to work through energy program

By Eric Stirgus

September 10, 2010

"I can put 10,000 people to work. Electricians, plumbers, sheet metal workers -- by retrofitting all of the state buildings for energy independence or efficiency."

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Deal’s tax returns fuzzy on details, Barnes camp says

By Eric Stirgus

September 8, 2010

By releasing only basic tax information, former U.S. Congressman Nathan Deal is "hiding more than he's disclosed" about his business dealing with the state.

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Senators side with “big oil,” critic says

By Eric Stirgus

September 7, 2010

Georgia's U.S. senators voted for legislation that would "gut clean air protections and increase oil dependence."

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Thurmond claims legislation helped low-income Georgians

By Eric Stirgus

August 31, 2010

Michael Thurmond "authored major legislation that has provided more than $250 million in tax relief to Georgia’s senior citizens and working families."

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Congressman sides with “sexual deviants” with no vote, opponent says

By Eric Stirgus

August 27, 2010

"Paul Broun Jr. sides with sexual deviants to support sale of 'crush videos.' "

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Barnes part of the team to blame for failed policies, Deal spokesman says

By Eric Stirgus

August 24, 2010

"Roy Barnes is part of the team that has run up trillions of dollars in debt that Americans will spend years paying off, and they've…

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