Fact Check Posts – Page 8

Did transportation projects create more than one-third of all stimulus jobs?

By Janie Har

March 23, 2012

Says only seven percent of 2009’s stimulus bill went toward transportation projects, yet they created over one-third of the bill’s total jobs.

Did it really take Oregon Lottery money to “land” the NOAA operations center in Newport?

By Janie Har

March 21, 2012

"However, it took $19.5 million in Oregon Lottery funds for the Port of Newport to eventually land the new NOAA Marine Operations Center-Pacific."

Did Oregon add 9,000 state workers while revenue dropped by $4 billion?

By Janie Har

March 16, 2012

"While 9,000 state employees were added to the state’s payroll, Oregon’s revenue forecasts dropped by more than $4 billion."

Can Chris Telfer claim credit for the budget re-balance that cleared the Oregon Legislature?

By Janie Har

March 14, 2012

Says her accomplishments include "a fiscally responsible budget agreement that controls state spending."

Are there 395 Oregon prisoners triple-bunked in cells meant for two and housed in classrooms?

By Janie Har

March 1, 2012

"We have 395 inmates pushed into triple-bunked cells intended for two inmates and bunked in classrooms and areas supposed to be designated for inmate labor."

Do other states, federal government have legislative commissions to retire executive branch agencies?

By Janie Har

February 22, 2012

Other states have considered or have sunset advisory commissions; the federal government has the ability, too.

Can you drive the length of a football field in the time it takes to check a text?

By Janie Har

February 15, 2012

You may have driven the length of a football field in the five seconds it takes to check a text.

Oregon House Republicans tout five-year plan for 50,000 jobs

By Janie Har

February 11, 2012

Oregon House Republicans’ jobs plan could generate more than 50,000 jobs over five years.

Did Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality take a disproportionate hit in the 2011-13 budget?

By Janie Har

February 7, 2012

In the 2011 legislative session, DEQ's budget was cut 18.5 percent — a disproportionate cut compared to other natural resource agencies.

Democrats say Rob Cornilles supports privatizing Medicare.

By Janie Har

January 24, 2012

Rob Cornilles supports privatizing Medicare.

RULING CHANGE: Has Rob Cornilles locked up endorsements from Independent, Democratic and Republican mayors?

By Janie Har

January 23, 2012

Rob Cornilles has been endorsed by 20 local mayors, including Independent, Democratic and Republican.

Does Suzanne Bonamici support a plan that reduces choice for Medicare Advantage seniors?

By Janie Har

January 21, 2012

Suzanne Bonamici supports a plan that will cut choice for Medicare Advantage seniors.

Latest Fact Checks By Janie Har

Did transportation projects create more than one-third of all stimulus jobs?

Did it really take Oregon Lottery money to “land” the NOAA operations center in Newport?

Did Oregon add 9,000 state workers while revenue dropped by $4 billion?

Can Chris Telfer claim credit for the budget re-balance that cleared the Oregon Legislature?

Are there 395 Oregon prisoners triple-bunked in cells meant for two and housed in classrooms?

Do other states, federal government have legislative commissions to retire executive branch agencies?

Can you drive the length of a football field in the time it takes to check a text?

Oregon House Republicans tout five-year plan for 50,000 jobs

Did Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality take a disproportionate hit in the 2011-13 budget?

Democrats say Rob Cornilles supports privatizing Medicare.

RULING CHANGE: Has Rob Cornilles locked up endorsements from Independent, Democratic and Republican mayors?

Does Suzanne Bonamici support a plan that reduces choice for Medicare Advantage seniors?