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Latest Fact-Checks On David Dewhurst

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David Dewhurst
David Dewhurst
stated on October 1, 2013 a blog post on his campaign website
"I have cut taxes 63 times, including a 2006 property tax reduction that ranks as the largest in state history."
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By W. Gardner Selby • December 8, 2013
David Dewhurst
David Dewhurst
stated on September 16, 2013 a Republican lieutenant governor candidate forum
"I’ve been reducing the number of Democratic" Texas Senate committee "chairs since I came in" as lieutenant governor.
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By W. Gardner Selby • September 26, 2013
David Dewhurst
David Dewhurst
stated on April 8, 2013 in an appearance on Mark Davis’ KSKY-AM radio show
Says Texas "school systems" lose 45 days a year on testing.
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By Sue Owen • April 17, 2013
David Dewhurst
David Dewhurst
stated on June 4, 2012 a radio interview.
"Most of Ted Cruz’s money comes from Washington, from outside the state of Texas."
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By W. Gardner Selby • June 21, 2012
David Dewhurst
David Dewhurst
stated on March 8, 2012 an email blast.
Says gas costs $4.50 a gallon.
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By W. Gardner Selby • March 22, 2012
David Dewhurst
David Dewhurst
stated on June 11, 2010 an interview.
You "can't check out a library book without a photo ID."  
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By W. Gardner Selby • December 11, 2010
David Dewhurst
David Dewhurst
stated on March 26, 2010 a press release
"Every citizen is entitled to the freedom of speech, but no one should have the right to use government funds or institutions to portray acts that are morally reprehensible to the vast majority of Americans."
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By W. Gardner Selby • April 12, 2010
David Dewhurst
David Dewhurst
stated on March 21, 2010 a press release
The federal health care plan "costs Texas taxpayers $2.4 billion per year."
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By Meghan Ashford-Grooms • March 27, 2010