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Joseph McNamara
stated on June 28, 2013 a speech on the floor of the Rhode Island House of Representatives

Rhode Island's graduated driving license "has saved hundreds of lives."

By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • July 7, 2013

Jack Ohman
stated on April 25, 2013 a column on an editorial cartoon.

Says the fertilizer plant that exploded in West, Texas,"had not been inspected by the state of Texas since 2006."

By W. Gardner Selby • May 1, 2013

Julian Bond
stated on March 6, 2013 an interview

"The incidents of threats against (President Barack Obama) are greater than for any other president in modern times."

By Eric Stirgus • March 18, 2013

Marsha Blackburn
stated on October 1, 2012 in a letter co-signed with others in Congress.

Signs letter saying Consumer Product Safety Commission is acting "without consultation or input from the company" to stop the sale of Buckyballs.

By Bartholomew Sullivan • October 15, 2012

Phil Roe
stated on October 1, 2012 in a letter co-signed with others in Congress.

Signs letter saying Consumer Product Safety Commission is acting "without consultation or input from the company" to stop the sale of Buckyballs.

By Bartholomew Sullivan • October 15, 2012

stated on May 24, 2012 a website alert

Says Gov. Scott Walker made "draconian cuts" to public safety budgets that put police officers at "greater risk of harm."

By Dave Umhoefer • June 3, 2012

Memphis Police Association
stated on April 25, 2012 a commercial.

Says "city leadership is threatening to lay off police and emergency services personnel to balance the budget."

By Zack McMillin • June 3, 2012

Jennifer Carroll
stated on April 19, 2012 Capitol news conference

"We didn’t go out asking people" to join the "stand your ground" task force.

By Katie Sanders, Toluse Olorunnipa • May 3, 2012

Ken Allen
stated on February 16, 2012 a guest column

"We have 395 inmates pushed into triple-bunked cells intended for two inmates and bunked in classrooms and areas supposed to be designated for inmate labor."

By Janie Har • March 1, 2012

Michael Chippendale
stated on December 16, 2011 a public forum

"Hydrogen sulfide . . . [was] used in the genocide of Jews in Germany. "

By Alex Kuffner • December 21, 2011

Stephen Lisauskas
stated on July 19, 2011 a public meeting

Thirty-seven percent of Central Falls’ retired police officers and firefighters are out on disability pensions; in most municipalities, about 5 percent of retirees collect disability pensions.

By Lynn Arditi • August 18, 2011

Rick Perry
stated on August 15, 2011 a speech.

Says the government wants to require farm tractor drivers to hold commercial driver’s licenses even if they’re just crossing a single public road.

By W. Gardner Selby • August 16, 2011

E.J. Finocchio
stated on April 24, 2011 a television interview

"Most of your serial killers, most of your people who commit domestic violence, they start off by abusing animals."

By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • May 31, 2011

Richard Ferruccio
stated on March 8, 2011 a radio interview

"What we have now is the most generous, in my opinion, 'good time' bill in the entire United States."

By Peter Lord • March 21, 2011

Lars Larson
stated on November 21, 2010 a website posting

Says Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will "force you to stop using your cell phone" while driving.

By Charles Pope • December 18, 2010

Republican Party of Florida
stated on October 20, 2008 a campaign mailer

"Barack Obama has consistently voted against tougher penalties for criminals."

October 27, 2008

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