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Americans For Tax Reform
Americans For Tax Reform
stated on January 10, 2011 in in a news release.:
Recommendations for a major tax overhaul for Georgia are an "overall tax hike."
Mostly False
By Willoughby Mariano • January 28, 2011
Joe Wilkinson
Joe Wilkinson
stated on January 20, 2011 in a newspaper article:
A national organization says Georgia has one of America’s toughest ethics laws.
False
By Eric Stirgus • January 25, 2011
Nathan Deal
Nathan Deal
stated on December 8, 2010 in a newspaper interview:
The impact of the 2010 federal health care legislation will be "huge" on Georgia.
Mostly True
By Eric Stirgus • January 21, 2011
Jack Kingston
Jack Kingston
stated on December 25, 2010 in a newspaper article:
The nation's food supply is "99.99 percent safe."
Mostly False
By Willoughby Mariano • January 19, 2011
Phil Gingrey
Phil Gingrey
stated on December 16, 2010 in a state legislative committee meeting:
Under current U.S. immigration policy, "literally one person with a green card" can, in the extreme, bring in more than 270 of his relatives.
False
By Willoughby Mariano • January 18, 2011
John Eaves
John Eaves
stated on January 12, 2011 in a newspaper article:
"This kind of snowstorm happens every 10 or 15 years."
True
By Eric Stirgus • January 17, 2011
New Georgia Encyclopedia
New Georgia Encyclopedia
stated on January 11, 2011 in New Georgia Encyclopedia entry on hogs in Georgia history:
Georgia lawmakers fuel up for the session by feasting on "wild" hogs.
True
By Jim Tharpe • January 11, 2011
Ray McBerry
Ray McBerry
stated on December 15, 2010 in a radio interview:
"You’ll find blacks in almost every regiment throughout the South who fought right alongside white Southerners," during the Civil War.
Pants on Fire!
By Willoughby Mariano • January 7, 2011
David Wyss
David Wyss
stated on December 13, 2010 in a newspaper article:
State governments have little ability to stimulate job growth in the short run.
True
By Willoughby Mariano • January 5, 2011
Kasim Reed
Kasim Reed
stated on November 30, 2010 in a speech:
The city of Atlanta has $56 million in its reserves.
Mostly True
By Eric Stirgus • January 4, 2011
DeKalb County
DeKalb County
stated on December 23, 2010 in its website:
"The Greenest County in America."
Mostly False
By Eric Stirgus • January 3, 2011
James Jolly
James Jolly
stated on October 1, 2010 in a University of Georgia System newsletter:
"Every student paying out-of-state tuition actually covers more than the cost of instruction."
True
By Willoughby Mariano • December 17, 2010
Jane Kidd
Jane Kidd
stated on December 7, 2010 in press release:
"[State Rep. Doug McKillip’s] donors deserve a refund."
False
By Jim Tharpe • December 15, 2010
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
stated on December 13, 2010 in a history on team website:
The Atlanta Braves are "the oldest continuously operating professional sports franchise in America."
True
By Eric Stirgus • December 14, 2010
Jack Kingston
Jack Kingston
stated on November 30, 2010 in a presentation:
"Sixteen [federal] programs exist to fight homelessness" and some of them are duplicative.
Mostly True
By Eric Stirgus • December 13, 2010
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
stated on December 5, 2010 in the TV show's season finale:
In the case of a catastrophic event, the Atlanta-area offices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will self-destruct.
Pants on Fire!
By Willoughby Mariano • December 10, 2010
CQ Press City Crime Rankings, 2010-2011
CQ Press City Crime Rankings, 2010-2011
stated on November 22, 2010 in a book:
The city of Atlanta ranks 25th among U.S. cities with the highest crime rates.
Half-True
By Willoughby Mariano • December 7, 2010
NFL Players Association
NFL Players Association
stated on November 22, 2010 in a letter:
A National Football League lockout would cost Atlanta $160 million in lost jobs and revenue.
False
By Eric Stirgus • December 6, 2010
National Review
National Review
stated on November 3, 2010 in National Review Online:
Said Republicans made historic gains in state legislatures during last month’s election
True
By Jim Tharpe • December 3, 2010
Elaine Boyer
Elaine Boyer
stated on October 27, 2010 in a newspaper op-ed:
Low-flow toilets "can cost homeowners up to $1,000 each."
Half-True
By Willoughby Mariano • December 1, 2010
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