Latest Fact Checks By Erin Mershon

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Barney Frank says U.S. share of global defense spending higher than during the Cold War

By Erin Mershon
August 13, 2010
The United States accounted for 26 percent of worldwide military spending during the Cold War, but now accounts for 41 percent.
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Bloomberg claims Canada allows far more work visas than the U.S.

By Erin Mershon
August 5, 2010
"Canada sets aside 36 percent of their visas for people with skills they think their country needs.  We set aside 6 percent."
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Sharron Angle blames Harry Reid for Nevada economic woes

By Erin Mershon
August 5, 2010
"Harry Reid says he does more for Nevada. He's done more for unemployment. We were at 4.4 percent. Now we're at 14 percent. He's done…
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Mark Dayton says Gov. Tim Pawlenty cut education spending

By Erin Mershon
July 29, 2010
"Tim Pawlenty has cut education funding in Minnesota. Classrooms are overcrowded. Districts have gone to four-day school weeks."
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