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Johnny Isakson
Johnny Isakson
stated on January 24, 2011 a speech
If you tried to pay out $1 trillion by handing it out at $1 per second, it would take more than 31,000 years.
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By Willoughby Mariano • February 9, 2011
Vance Smith
Vance Smith
stated on January 19, 2011 a budget presentation
Georgia has some of the best maintained roads in America.
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By Eric Stirgus • February 7, 2011
Chris Cummiskey
Chris Cummiskey
stated on January 19, 2011 a budget presentation
Georgia is the second-fastest growing state for international tourists.
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By Eric Stirgus • February 2, 2011
John Eaves
John Eaves
stated on January 12, 2011 a newspaper article
"This kind of snowstorm happens every 10 or 15 years."
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By Eric Stirgus • January 17, 2011
New Georgia Encyclopedia
New Georgia Encyclopedia
stated on January 11, 2011 New Georgia Encyclopedia entry on hogs in Georgia history
Georgia lawmakers fuel up for the session by feasting on "wild" hogs.
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By Jim Tharpe • January 11, 2011
David Wyss
David Wyss
stated on December 13, 2010 a newspaper article
State governments have little ability to stimulate job growth in the short run.
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By Willoughby Mariano • January 5, 2011
James Jolly
James Jolly
stated on October 1, 2010 a University of Georgia System newsletter
"Every student paying out-of-state tuition actually covers more than the cost of instruction."
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By Willoughby Mariano • December 17, 2010
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
stated on December 13, 2010 a history on team website
The Atlanta Braves are "the oldest continuously operating professional sports franchise in America."
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By Eric Stirgus • December 14, 2010
National Review
National Review
stated on November 3, 2010 National Review Online
Said Republicans made historic gains in state legislatures during last month’s election
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By Jim Tharpe • December 3, 2010
Robert Brown
Robert Brown
stated on October 29, 2010 press release
"Animal abuse is often an indicative trait of future acts of violence against humans."
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By Eric Stirgus • November 10, 2010
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
stated on November 20, 2010 a press release
"Georgia has the second-highest rate of childhood obesity in the United States."
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By Willoughby Mariano • November 8, 2010
Michael Thurmond
Michael Thurmond
stated on April 30, 2010 his campaign website
Michael Thurmond "authored major legislation that has provided more than $250 million in tax relief to Georgia’s senior citizens and working families."
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By Eric Stirgus • August 31, 2010
Esquire magazine
Esquire magazine
stated on August 10, 2010 a magazine profile
This year, Newt Gingrich "has raised as much money as Mitt Romney, Tim Pawlenty, Sarah Palin, and Mike Huckabee combined."
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By Willoughby Mariano • August 15, 2010
Hank Johnson
Hank Johnson
stated on July 28, 2010 a statement
Exporters are using a federal loophole to "deceptively sell products made from cat and dog fur" to U.S. consumers.
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By Eric Stirgus • August 11, 2010
Barney Simms
Barney Simms
stated on June 29, 2010 a letter
"Have the suburbs been inundated with former residents of Atlanta housing projects? Absolutely not."
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By Eric Stirgus • July 20, 2010
Gail Buckner
Gail Buckner
stated on June 27, 2010 political debate
"I have filed every disclosure that has ever been required."
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By Jim Tharpe • July 5, 2010
Mary Norwood
Mary Norwood
stated on June 29, 2010 a television interview
"Georgia has the most restrictive ballot access laws in the country."
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By Eric Stirgus • July 2, 2010
DuBose Porter
DuBose Porter
stated on June 10, 2010 for DuBose Porter's gubernatorial campaign
Says he "fought against $3 billion in cuts to public education since 2003."
True
By Willoughby Mariano • June 28, 2010
Jeff Chapman
Jeff Chapman
stated on June 17, 2010 Jekyll Island gubernatorial debate
Georgia has "more illegal aliens than the state of Arizona."
True
By Jim Tharpe • June 25, 2010
John Oxendine
John Oxendine
stated on June 4, 2010 a campaign video on his website
Georgia has "a dropout rate that’s higher" than Alabama's.
True
By Willoughby Mariano • June 14, 2010
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