Latest Fact-Checks By Jacqueline Tempera

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William Devereaux
William Devereaux
stated on May 10, 2016 a legislative hearing
"You can import as many hemp products into this country as you want...but we can’t grow it."  
True
By Jacqueline Tempera • May 22, 2016
Michael O'Neill
Michael O'Neill
stated on April 26, 2016 a legislative hearing
"There’s no data that says a gun-free zone has saved lives."  
Mostly True
By Jacqueline Tempera • May 8, 2016
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton
stated on April 16, 2016 a radio ad in spanish
"She is the only candidate who has stood by our community and immigration reform from the beginning."  
Mostly False
By Jacqueline Tempera • April 24, 2016
John Pagliarini
John Pagliarini
stated on April 11, 2016 a speech
"You’re in more trouble if you leave your pet in the car than if you leave your child in the car."  
Half-True
By Jacqueline Tempera • April 17, 2016
Hilary Treadwell
Hilary Treadwell
stated on April 6, 2016 an interview
"Rhode Island: 3% bigger at low tide."  
Pants on Fire!
By Jacqueline Tempera • April 10, 2016
Coalition To Save Memorial Hospital Birthing Center
Coalition To Save Memorial Hospital Birthing Center
stated on March 13, 2016 statement
"This unit is the only one in the state that strives to implement the principles of Mother-Friendly care as outlined by the national Coalition for Improving Maternity Services Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative."  
False
By Jacqueline Tempera • March 27, 2016
Richard Ferruccio
Richard Ferruccio
stated on February 23, 2016 a legislative hearing
"We do not have an overcrowding problem. As a matter of fact, Rhode Island has one of the lowest incarceration rates in the country."  
True
By Jacqueline Tempera • March 20, 2016