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Joseph Henchman
Joseph Henchman
stated on November 19, 2013 hearing testimony
"Only 25 percent of what people buy is subject to Rhode Island’s sales tax."
False
By John Hill • December 1, 2013
Mary Burke
Mary Burke
stated on November 5, 2013 an interview
"The state budget has actually grown by $4.6 billion under" Gov. Scott Walker’s actions.
Half-True
November 24, 2013
Jan Schakowsky
Jan Schakowsky
stated on November 12, 2013 an interview on MSNBC
The United States "has never been richer, if you look at per capita GDP."
True
By Steve Contorno • November 18, 2013
Kenneth Block
Kenneth Block
stated on November 8, 2013 an interview on Rhode Island Public Radio
Rhode Island's unemployment insurance system "is the most expensive such system in the country."
False
By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • November 17, 2013
Charlotte Nash
Charlotte Nash
stated on October 22, 2013 an interview
Finance experts estimate that paying in cash for the $2.5 billion in projects funded by the sales tax saved Gwinnett County more than $1 billion in interest payments.
True
By Eric Stirgus • November 11, 2013
Larry Elder
Larry Elder
stated on November 4, 2013 CNN's "Crossfire" roundtable
"When you add a dollar value to mandates," government took almost 50 percent "of the American people’s money."
Mostly False
By Katie Sanders • November 8, 2013
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on October 25, 2013 a press release
With a bill bringing $100 million in property tax relief, "the typical Wisconsin homeowner will save approximately $680 over four years."
Pants on Fire!
By Dave Umhoefer • November 7, 2013
Janet Bewley
Janet Bewley
stated on October 24, 2013 a speech
"The Legislature passed Gov. Walker’s so-called property tax relief bill," but the Republicans "are still raising your property taxes."  
Half-True
November 6, 2013
Scott Brown
Scott Brown
stated on November 3, 2013 comments on "Fox News Sunday"
The federal health care law raises taxes and cuts Medicare.
Mostly True
By Steve Contorno • November 3, 2013
Ken Cuccinelli
Ken Cuccinelli
stated on October 24, 2013 a debate.
Terry McAuliffe "wants to raise your taxes $1,700 to pay for his infinite promises."
False
By Sean Gorman • November 1, 2013
Terry McAuliffe
Terry McAuliffe
stated on October 16, 2013 a TV ad.
Ken Cuccinelli would "take money away from public schools to fund private schools."
Mostly False
By Nancy Madsen • November 1, 2013
Greg Abbott
Greg Abbott
stated on October 18, 2013 a Facebook page
Wendy Davis is "threatening to raise taxes up to $35 billion."
Mostly False
By W. Gardner Selby • October 25, 2013
Milly Silva
Milly Silva
stated on October 7, 2013 a speech to an American Legion in Little Ferry
"Property taxes have increased 20 percent under four years of Chris Christie."
Mostly True
By Caryn Shinske • October 20, 2013
Steve Spinnett
Steve Spinnett
stated on September 3, 2013 a Voters' Pamphlet statement
Says Damascus’ disincorporation would produce "NO significant tax savings."
False
By Dana Tims • October 18, 2013
Jennifer Horn
Jennifer Horn
stated on October 23, 2013 remarks at a party fundraiser
Says Jeanne Shaheen "got behind the idea of using the IRS to target American citizens for their political views."
Mostly False
By Kaitlin Mulhere • October 16, 2013
Fact Check Florida
Fact Check Florida
stated on October 11, 2013 a flier
A $10 million fire fee proposal in St. Petersburg was "inspired" by Gov. Rick Scott.
Pants on Fire!
By Katie Sanders • October 14, 2013
Kim Guadagno
Kim Guadagno
stated on October 8, 2013 a speech to supporters in Carlstadt
Chris Christie "has not increased the taxes on anyone."
Half-True
By Caryn Shinske • October 13, 2013
Republican Party of Wisconsin
Republican Party of Wisconsin
stated on October 7, 2013 a web post
Says Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke "has proven on the Madison Board of Education" that she supports raising taxes and spending.  
Half-True
October 10, 2013
David Pennington
David Pennington
stated on September 19, 2013 a public meeting
Any state tax law has to start in the House and the renewal of the state hospital bed tax this year started in the Senate, which is unconstitutional.
Mostly False
By Janel Davis • October 9, 2013
John Boehner
John Boehner
stated on October 6, 2013 an interview on ABC's "This Week"
"This year, the federal government will have more revenue than any year in the history of our country."
Half-True
By Louis Jacobson • October 7, 2013
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