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stated on January 16, 2014 a graphic on the Internet
"In 1916, the U.S. government predicted that by the 1940s all paper would come from hemp and that no more trees would need to be cut down."
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By Louis Jacobson • January 17, 2014
Bill O'Reilly
Bill O'Reilly
stated on December 9, 2013 a broadcast of the "O'Reilly Factor"
"The 'Denver Post' has actually hired an editor to promote pot."
False
By Jon Greenberg • December 12, 2013
John Morgan
John Morgan
stated on September 22, 2013 Bay News 9 show, “Political Connections”
"Nobody's addicted to" marijuana.
False
By Rochelle Koff • October 8, 2013
Louie Gohmert
Louie Gohmert
stated on April 17, 2013 an interview on C-SPAN.
Says al Qaeda has camps with the drug cartels in Mexico.
False
By W. Gardner Selby • April 23, 2013
Edith Ajello
Edith Ajello
stated on February 6, 2013 an interview with The Providence Journal
"Lots of studies seem to indicate that minors find it very easy to get marijuana, easier than to get alcohol."
False
By Michael McKinney • February 16, 2013
Protect Families First
Protect Families First
stated on January 10, 2013 a news release
"The average age of first marijuana use is 12."
False
By Michael McKinney • January 20, 2013
Joseph
Joseph "Joe" Deshotel
stated on November 13, 2012 a press release.
"There is no evidence that poor people abuse drugs more frequently than any other socio-economic group."  
False
By W. Gardner Selby • November 26, 2012
John G. Edwards
John G. Edwards
stated on June 5, 2012 a debate on the House floor
Decriminalizing marijuana "will save the state anywhere from $4 (million) to $11 million dollars."
False
By Tom Mooney • June 17, 2012
Jimmie T. Smith
Jimmie T. Smith
stated on February 24, 2012 a House committee debate
"It was found unconstitutional to drug test elected officials because it prevents us, as citizens, from having that First Amendment right."
False
By Katie Sanders • March 27, 2012
Paige Kreegel
Paige Kreegel
stated on February 15, 2012 remarks in the state Legislature
About 800 people refused to get a drug screening because they are "out there on drugs."
False
By Katie Sanders • February 28, 2012
Chain email
Chain email
stated on September 24, 2011 a chain e-mail
"Florida is the first state requiring drug testing to receive welfare!"
False
By Becky Bowers • September 30, 2011
Doreen Costa
Doreen Costa
stated on August 10, 2011 a radio interview
"The studies have shown us that [drug testing for welfare recipients] will be saving us money"
False
By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • August 26, 2011
Robert Watson
Robert Watson
stated on April 26, 2011 a speech on the House floor
"I'm well aware that medical marijuana is a recognized, medical, viable treatment for this sort of [pancreas] pain condition."
False
By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • May 8, 2011
Larry Ahern
Larry Ahern
stated on March 25, 2011 a letter to the editor of the "St. Petersburg Times"
"We don't need a separate (prescription drug) database ... Pharmacies already have a database in place."
False
By Aaron Sharockman • March 29, 2011
Republican Party of Florida
Republican Party of Florida
stated on October 20, 2008 a campaign mailer
"Barack Obama has consistently voted against tougher penalties for criminals."  
False
October 27, 2008
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