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Saxby Chambliss
Saxby Chambliss
stated on November 27, 2012 an interview
Says he has never voted for raising taxes.
True
By Eric Stirgus • December 5, 2012
National Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
stated on November 9, 2012 a web post
A "foreclosure tax" that would take effect in 2013 could mean a high tax bill for those facing foreclosure and millions of families who modified their mortgage or had a short sale through their lender.
Mostly True
By Eric Stirgus • November 30, 2012
Michael Cannon
Michael Cannon
stated on November 9, 2012 an article
Operating a health care exchange would be "illegal" in Georgia and some states because of legislation passed in those states.
False
By Eric Stirgus • November 28, 2012
Steve Acenbrak
Steve Acenbrak
stated on November 11, 2012 an article
"When you look at the number of crashes before the cameras were installed compared to after, they’re virtually the same."
Mostly True
By Eric Stirgus • November 27, 2012
Emma Darnell
Emma Darnell
stated on November 7, 2012 a meeting
The "error rates" for the Fulton County elections department are "well below the average."
False
By Eric Stirgus • November 26, 2012
Clayton County Government
Clayton County Government
stated on November 2, 2012 a web post
"Clayton County offers the lowest operating millage rate in Metro Atlanta."
False
By Eric Stirgus • November 14, 2012
Brian Robinson
Brian Robinson
stated on October 11, 2012 a newspaper article
Half the lottery directors across the country had not run a lottery before they were hired.
Mostly True
By Janel Davis • November 13, 2012
Saxby Chambliss
Saxby Chambliss
stated on November 8, 2012 an interview
"Revenues are 15 percent of GDP — it’s still in the range of the lowest it’s ever been."
Mostly True
By Eric Stirgus • November 12, 2012
Larry Sabato
Larry Sabato
stated on October 16, 2012 an article
"The higher the education level, the more likely they are to vote Democratic."
Mostly True
By Janel Davis • November 5, 2012
Johnny Isakson
Johnny Isakson
stated on October 12, 2012 an article
"One industry in America has increased its employment base in the last four years by 176,000 people: the United States government."
True
By Eric Stirgus • October 26, 2012
Larry Sabato
Larry Sabato
stated on October 16, 2012 article
Virginia’s educational level among whites is higher than Georgia’s.
True
By Janel Davis • October 22, 2012
Nathan Deal
Nathan Deal
stated on October 1, 2012 news release
The  Georgia Department of Economic Development assisted with the creation of 28,776 jobs, an increase of 29 percent from last fiscal year, and $5.97 billion in investments, a 32 percent increase.  
Half-True
By Janel Davis • October 16, 2012
Senior Citizens League
Senior Citizens League
stated on September 3, 2012 mailer
" … if the Agreement goes into effect, the millions of Mexican citizens who will become eligible for Social Security benefits may have a far stronger claim to benefits and protection against cuts than U.S. citizens!"
False
By Janel Davis • October 15, 2012
Steven Teske
Steven Teske
stated on September 18, 2012 an article
High school students arrested on campus are twice as likely not to graduate and four times less likely to graduate if they’ve appeared in court.
Mostly True
By Eric Stirgus • October 10, 2012
Patriot Majority USA
Patriot Majority USA
stated on September 30, 2012 a news release
Gov. Nathan Deal "has taken at least $15,600 from the (Koch brothers), their businesses, and their employees."
False
By Eric Stirgus • October 9, 2012
Chain email
Chain email
stated on September 27, 2012 an email
Less than 10 percent of President Barack Obama’s Cabinet members have private-sector experience.
Pants on Fire!
By Eric Stirgus • October 8, 2012
Michael Julian Bond
Michael Julian Bond
stated on September 17, 2012 Atlanta City Council meeting
Almost 400 arrests in the city last year for panhandling-related offenses involved just 78 suspects, an indication that the same people are panhandling over and over.
Mostly True
By Janel Davis • October 2, 2012
National Women's Law Center
National Women's Law Center
stated on September 21, 2012 press release
"In every state, women are paid less than men."
True
By Janel Davis • October 1, 2012
Kasim Reed
Kasim Reed
stated on September 23, 2012 an interview
Says "you cannot implement Paul Ryan’s plan without allowing for any increases in revenue."
Half-True
By Eric Stirgus • September 28, 2012
Karen Handel
Karen Handel
stated on September 11, 2012 a book
"The truth is, Planned Parenthood does not provide mammograms. Planned Parenthood refers women to mammography providers, serving as the middlewoman, if you will."
True
By Janel Davis • September 25, 2012
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