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Cuccinelli says Virginia is the only state where attorneys general resign to run for governor

By Warren Fiske March 1, 2013

Virginia is "the only state" that has a tradition of attorneys general resigning if they run for governor.

Arne Duncan says teachers are losing jobs because of sequestration

By Molly Moorhead March 1, 2013

"There are literally teachers now who are getting pink slips" because of sequestration.

Greg Abbott says last non-partisan body on election reforms decided photo IDs at polls were necessary

By W. Gardner Selby March 1, 2013

Says the "last non-partisan commission to improve the voting experience in America concluded that #VoterID was necessary."

Atlanta official seeks touchdown on stadium claim

By Eric Stirgus March 1, 2013

"Of the 18 stadiums built from 2004 to 2013, 47 percent of the total cost came from public sources."

Chairwoman of Ocean State Prevention Alliance says many Rhode Island teens don’t think daily marijuana use poses serious risk of harm

By Michael McKinney March 1, 2013

In annual surveys of Rhode Island communities that receive Drug Free community grants, many report that more than 50 percent of youth surveyed do not…

Kevin McCarthy says federal government has more revenue now than ‘any other time’

By Becky Bowers February 28, 2013

Says the federal government is earning more tax revenue now "than any other time."

Chris Christie repeats claim about 70 percent hike in New Jersey property taxes

By Caryn Shinske February 28, 2013

"Property taxes had increased 70 percent in the previous 10 years."

Ohio Tax Commissioner Joseph Testa says consumption has shifted over the years from goods to services

By Robert Higgs February 27, 2013

"About two-thirds of all consumption is services. . . It was just the opposite" when the sales tax was enacted in the '30s.

Ray LaHood: sequestration will delay air travel

By Molly Moorhead February 27, 2013

"There's going to be a slowdown and delays in flights" as a result of the sequester.

Rep. Greg Walden says Keystone XL pipeline would create 20,000 ‘American jobs’ with 800 in Oregon

By Charles Pope February 27, 2013

Says "Did you know that the #KeystoneXL project is expected to create 20,000 American jobs, including more than 800 in Oregon?"

“Mallard Fillmore” says government study shows Head Start “has little or no impact on the children it’s supposed to help”

By Sue Owen February 26, 2013

Comic strip says government study shows Head Start "has little or no impact on the children it’s supposed to help."

Jimmy Carter says when he ran against Gerald Ford, he didn’t raise any money

By Louis Jacobson February 26, 2013

"When I ran against incumbent President Gerald Ford, you know how much money we raised? None."

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