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Latest Fact-Checks By James B. Nelson

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Chris Abele
Chris Abele
stated on February 11, 2011 a campaign mailer
Says Milwaukee County elected officials drive around in luxury cars "on your dime." 
Mostly False
By James B. Nelson • February 14, 2011
Scott Suder
Scott Suder
stated on January 28, 2011 a news release
Four state Assembly Democrats "scored a death blow to northeast Wisconsin’s economy" by killing hundreds of jobs at a potential Bass Pro Shops near Green Bay.
Pants on Fire!
By James B. Nelson • February 13, 2011
Lee Holloway
Lee Holloway
stated on January 21, 2011 a statement at a candidate forum
The city building code violations on my properties only involve exterior issues; "within the households, it’s fine."
Pants on Fire!
By James B. Nelson • February 7, 2011
Lee Holloway
Lee Holloway
stated on January 21, 2011 a statement at a candidate forum
Mitchell International Airport is the "the third busiest airport in the world and the number one busiest in the country."
False
By James B. Nelson • January 30, 2011
Chain email
Chain email
stated on January 20, 2011 a chain email and -- briefly -- a union web site
Gov. Scott Walker hired convicted Assembly Speaker Scott Jensen to oversee a raid on the state employee retirement system to help balance the state budget.
Pants on Fire!
By James B. Nelson • January 21, 2011
Jim Sensenbrenner
Jim Sensenbrenner
stated on January 16, 2011 an interview after a town hall meeting
"We had a debate on whether ‘ObamaCare’ was the way to go to fix up health care and the American voters said no -- emphatically."
Mostly False
By James B. Nelson • January 20, 2011
Glenn Grothman
Glenn Grothman
stated on December 29, 2010 a news release
"Recent studies have confirmed that any academic benefits of government funded preschool disappear by the fourth grade."
False
By James B. Nelson • January 16, 2011
Lee Holloway
Lee Holloway
stated on December 28, 2010 a speech at his swearing-in ceremony
The City of Milwaukee "uses the building inspection area as a revenue base."
False
By James B. Nelson • January 10, 2011
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on December 7, 2010 a luncheon speech at the Milwaukee Press Club
The state is able to sharply curtail contract bargaining rights for state employee unions.
Mostly True
By James B. Nelson • January 7, 2011
Talgo Inc.
Talgo Inc.
stated on December 10, 2010 a statement from the company
The Milwaukee business community "did not speak about the facts" -- and in support of train manufacturer Talgo -- as the Milwaukee-Madison rail link was being killed.
True
By James B. Nelson • December 20, 2010
Steve Kagen
Steve Kagen
stated on December 13, 2010 a newspaper article
"Already, the mayor of Green Bay is having ribbon-cutting after ribbon-cutting for economic development around the new VA center."
Pants on Fire!
By James B. Nelson • December 16, 2010
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on December 9, 2010 a statement on campaign web site
Eliminating the state tax on health savings accounts will "make it easier for small business owners to provide health insurance to their employees."
Mostly False
By James B. Nelson • December 10, 2010
Lee Holloway
Lee Holloway
stated on November 17, 2010 an interview with a weekly newspaper
Says he got twice as much money from the sale of County Grounds land than Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker was willing to accept.
Mostly False
By James B. Nelson • December 3, 2010
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on November 18, 2010 a statement issued by a transition team leader
"The Madison-Milwaukee (high-speed) train line is dead."
False
By James B. Nelson • November 30, 2010
Tom Petri
Tom Petri
stated on November 17, 2010 a news release
On high-speed rail.
Full Flop
By James B. Nelson • November 23, 2010
Jeff Scrima
Jeff Scrima
stated on November 10, 2010 a series of public statements and actions
On his "half pay" pledge.
Half Flip
By James B. Nelson • November 19, 2010
Sierra Club
Sierra Club
stated on November 4, 2010 a news release issued by the group's John Muir chapter in Wisconsin
If the state turns down money for high-speed rail, it will "kill nearly 10,000 permanent Wisconsin jobs."
Mostly False
By James B. Nelson • November 15, 2010
stated on November 10, 2010 a campaign video and numerous other campaign statements
As mayor, Barrett led efforts to redevelop the Menomonee Valley, "which now supports nearly 4,000 jobs in Wisconsin."
True
By James B. Nelson • November 11, 2010
National Republican Congressional Committee
National Republican Congressional Committee
stated on October 9, 2010 a campaign TV ad
Democratic U.S. House candidate Julie Lassa pushed for a "Canadian-style government takeover of health care."
False
By James B. Nelson • October 30, 2010
American Federation for Children
American Federation for Children
stated on October 27, 2010 a direct mail campaign piece
Says state Senate candidate "Monk Elmer voted to exceed the (school district property tax) spending caps."
Pants on Fire!
By James B. Nelson • October 28, 2010
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