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Chris Christie claims he stopped Assembly Democrats from raising the gas tax by $2.4 billion

By Bill Wichert June 21, 2012

"(Assembly Democrats) wanted to raise the gas tax by $2.4 billion. We said no to that....They’re down on the ground. They’re sweating. They’re twitching. It’s…

DCCC claims FBI is investigating Jim Renacci over campaign donations

By Sabrina Eaton June 21, 2012

"Congressman Renacci is under FBI investigation."

Do 97 cents of every Lottery dollar played go back to the state?

By Ian K. Kullgren June 20, 2012

Says 97 cents of every dollar played "represents over $500 million dollars that is returned to Oregonians every year to help support job creation, schools,…

Facebook post says “less than 2 percent of illegals are picking crops, but 41 percent are on welfare”

By Louis Jacobson June 20, 2012

"Less than 2 percent of illegals are picking crops, but 41 percent are on welfare."

Marco Rubio says U.S. admits 1 million immigrants a year, far more than any nation

By Louis Jacobson June 20, 2012

"A million people a year come into the U.S. legally. No other country even comes close to that figure."

Jim DeMint and other Republicans say Obama immigration plan is amnesty

By Jon Greenberg June 20, 2012

Says President Obama's new immigration plan "is amnesty."

Billionaire Koch brothers gave $8 million to Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker recall campaign, Dem chair says

June 20, 2012

"The Koch brothers alone gave twice as much money to Scott Walker as the total amount of money raised by Tom Barrett."

Rob Portman says there has been a substantial increase in federal government jobs under Obama

By Stephen Koff June 20, 2012

Says that under President Obama, there’s been a substantial increase in federal government jobs.  

American Crossroads says Tim Kaine urged $500 billion in Medicare cuts

June 20, 2012

Tim Kaine urged "$500 billion in Medicare cuts."

T-SPLOST supporter says options are slim if referendum fails

By Eric Stirgus June 20, 2012

"There is no Plan B" if the transportation referendum is not passed by voters.

Facebook post says Michigan lawmaker silenced for saying ‘vagina’

By Molly Moorhead June 19, 2012

"Vagina. Because apparently, saying that word in the Michigan State House of Representatives can get you a two-day ban from speaking on the floor."

Facebook post says more than 43 percent of all food stamps are given to illegal immigrants

By Louis Jacobson June 19, 2012

"More than 43 percent of all food stamps are given to illegals."

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