Latest Fact-Checks In North Carolina

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Nancy McFarlane
Nancy McFarlane
stated on October 20, 2017 in a televised debate
"We are spending more on affordable housing than we're spending on Dix Park right now."
True
By Paul Specht • November 2, 2017
Richard Burr
Richard Burr
stated on June 13, 2017 his opening statement before Jeff Session's testimony
Says the Senate Intelligence Committee has held 10 public hearings this year, "more than double that held by the committee in any recent year."
True
By Will Doran • June 14, 2017
David Lewis
David Lewis
stated on June 1, 2017 a tweet
"The waiting list for Pre-K is over in the House budget."
True
By Will Doran • June 6, 2017
Dan Forest
Dan Forest
stated on March 6, 2017 a press conference in Texas
Says HB2 has hurt North Carolina’s economy by "one-tenth of 1 percent of our annual GDP."
True
By Will Doran • March 7, 2017
Deborah Ross
Deborah Ross
stated on October 13, 2016 a debate
Says Richard Burr "was one of only three senators who voted against a ban on insider trading for members of Congress. And he called that vote brave."
True
By Will Doran • November 5, 2016
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton
stated on July 5, 2016 a speech in Charlotte, N.C.
Says Donald Trump "wants to get rid of the federal minimum wage."
True
By Will Doran • July 8, 2016
ACLU of North Carolina
ACLU of North Carolina
stated on June 29, 2016 a press release
Proposed NC law for body camera footage gives police "broad authority to keep video footage secret – even from individuals who are filmed."
True
By Will Doran • July 1, 2016
Pat McCrory
Pat McCrory
stated on April 28, 2016 an official announcement
North Carolina has "one of the fastest growing populations as well as the fastest growing economy in the country."
True
By Will Doran • April 29, 2016
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