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Forbes says U.S. defense spending, measured against GDP, is near historic low

By Sean Gorman August 5, 2011

"As a percentage of our gross domestic product, the defense budget remains just 3.6 percent. This figure is low by all historical standards."

Ohio GOP chair says Democrat stronghold Cuyahoga County gave John McCain more votes than seven separate states

By Mark Naymik August 5, 2011

Says Republican Sen. John McCain won more votes for president in Cuyahoga County in the 2008 general election than he did in seven states.

Ex- APS Superintendent Hall says recent tests “given under the strictest security possible”

By Willoughby Mariano August 5, 2011

Atlanta Public Schools’ 2011 CRCT tests were "given under the strictest security possible."

Liberal group says Rick Perry ended pre-K for 100,000 children

By Meghan Ashford-Grooms August 5, 2011

"Rick Perry ended full-day Pre-K for 100,000 Texas children."

Candidate Fred Clark says State Sen. Luther Olsen supported sale of power plants to “biggest donors” with no oversight or bidding

By Dave Umhoefer August 4, 2011

Says Sen. Luther Olsen, his recall opponent, supported the sale of state-owned power plants "not to the highest bidder, but to the biggest donors" with…

Candidate Nancy Nusbaum says State Sen. Robert Cowles supported selling state power plants to the “biggest donors” without oversight or bidding

By Dave Umhoefer August 4, 2011

Says Sen. Robert Cowles, her recall opponent, supported the sale of state-owned power plants "not to the highest bidder, but to the biggest donors" with…

Raul Labrador says tax hike led to spike in Michigan unemployment

By Louis Jacobson August 4, 2011

Tax increases under Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm led to state unemployment going from 6.8 percent to 15.3 percent.

Jennifer Granholm says massive government cuts in Michigan didn’t spur growth

By Louis Jacobson August 4, 2011

"I cut more as a percentage out of government than any state in the country this past decade. And where is Michigan in terms of…

State Sen. Peggy Lehner, an abortion foe, says 600 a year occur after 20 weeks of pregnancy

By Joe Guillen August 4, 2011

"There’s actually 600 abortions done after the 20th week of pregnancy every year in Ohio."

Gov. Chris Christie claims Democrats cut $35 million from the state budget for Information Technology improvements

By Bill Wichert August 4, 2011

Says Democrats cut $35 million from the state budget for Information Technology improvements.

GOP Senate candidate Hinckley says there is no money in Social Security

By C. Eugene Emery Jr. August 4, 2011

"There's no money in Social Security."

Harry Reid says 8 million jobs lost during George W. Bush’s years in office

By Louis Jacobson August 3, 2011

There was a "loss of eight million jobs during the Bush eight years."

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