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Betty Sutton says that on average, 15 U.S. factories close each day

By Sabrina Eaton November 7, 2011

"Every day in the United States, we are losing 15 factories."

Isakson says energy bills higher than taxes, insurance

By Willoughby Mariano November 7, 2011

"The average homeowner spends more than $2,000 each year on energy costs – more than on either real estate taxes or homeowners insurance."

Rick Perry says under his tax plan, everyone will be getting a tax cut

By W. Gardner Selby November 7, 2011

Says that under his tax plan, "no matter where you are in the stratosphere, you're going to be getting a tax cut."

Rep. John Klenke says Wisconsin ranks 48th in venture capital investment

By James B. Nelson November 6, 2011

Wisconsin ranks 48th out of all 50 states in venture capital investment.

Chris Christie says nearly every governor for more than 48 years has lost seats in the state Legislature during his or her first term

By Erin O'Neill November 6, 2011

Says "over the last 48 years, every governor at the midterm of his first term or her first term has lost seats in the Legislature,…

Rhode Island union official Paul Valletta says big change in predicted mortality rate helped create pension crisis

By C. Eugene Emery Jr. November 6, 2011

Rhode Island Treasurer Gina Raimondo "raised the mortality rate from 65 to 87" and "used a 1994 annuity chart" to create the pension crisis.

Vin Gopal targeted in GOP attack ad for New Jersey Assembly District 11

By Caryn Shinske November 4, 2011

"Corrupt political bosses. Money laundering. Fraud. It’s just another day at the office for Vin Gopal." 

Mitt Romney said repealing ‘Obamacare’ would save $95 billion in 2016

By Angie Drobnic Holan November 4, 2011

Repealing the health care law "would save $95 billion in 2016."

If elected, would Jefferson Smith really be the first Portland mayor to live east of 82nd?

By Ian K. Kullgren November 4, 2011

Says if elected, he would be the first Mayor who lives east of 82nd.

Sen. Alan Hays says proof of citizenship isn’t necessary to register to vote

By Amy Sherman November 4, 2011

Proof of citizenship isn't necessary before you register to vote in Florida.

Wisconsin Association for Justice says a state bill would end a requirement that local governments repair roads and prevent injured citizens from suing

By Dave Umhoefer November 4, 2011

A state bill would end a longstanding requirement that local governments repair highways and sidewalks -- and block injured citizens from suing over neglected maintenance.…

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