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Jon Erpenbach
Jon Erpenbach
stated on February 17, 2011 a television interview
When it comes to urgency on passing a budget repair bill, "there’s no rush on this thing" because the fiscal year doesn’t end until June 30, 2011.
Mostly False
By Dave Umhoefer • February 22, 2011
Republican Party of Wisconsin
Republican Party of Wisconsin
stated on February 19, 2011 a news release
At protests in Wisconsin against proposed collective bargaining changes, "phony sick notes (were) passed out to excuse striking union members."
Mostly True
February 21, 2011
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on February 18, 2011 a radio interview
Says under his budget-repair bill, "collective bargaining is fully intact."
Pants on Fire!
February 19, 2011
Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan
stated on February 17, 2011 an appearance on a TV interview program
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s move to limit collective bargaining rights has led to "riots" at the Capitol -- "It's like Cairo has moved to Madison these days."
Pants on Fire!
By James B. Nelson • February 18, 2011
Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow
stated on February 17, 2011 a segment on her television talk show
"Despite what you may have heard about Wisconsin’s finances, Wisconsin is on track to have a budget surplus this year."
False
By Dave Umhoefer • February 18, 2011
Club for Growth
Club for Growth
stated on February 18, 2011 a television ad
When it comes to taking cuts in tough budget times, Wisconsin "state workers haven’t had to sacrifice."
Mostly False
By Dave Umhoefer • February 18, 2011
Ed Schultz
Ed Schultz
stated on February 15, 2011 a statement on his television talk show
Under changes being debated, state employees in Wisconsin "who earn $30,000, $40,000, $50,000 a year might have 20 percent of their income just disappear overnight."
False
February 17, 2011
Alberta Darling
Alberta Darling
stated on February 13, 2011 an appearance on a TV interview program
Limiting labor negotiations to only wages is "how it is for the most part in the private sector."
False
By James B. Nelson • February 17, 2011
AFL-CIO
AFL-CIO
stated on February 17, 2011 a television ad
For thousands of public employees, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s budget-repair bill would "take away any say they have in the workplace, and eliminate their union."
Half-True
By Dave Umhoefer • February 17, 2011
Progressive Change Campaign Committee
Progressive Change Campaign Committee
stated on February 14, 2011 an email blast to supporters
Says Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker "has threatened to call out the National Guard if workers protest against" changes to bargaining laws.
Pants on Fire!
February 16, 2011
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on February 11, 2011 a news conference
"The alternative" to higher state worker pension and health care payments "is to look at 1,500 layoffs of state employees or close to 200,000 children who would be bumped off Medicaid-related programs."
False
February 15, 2011
Milele Coggs
Milele Coggs
stated on February 3, 2011 a news release
"In its current state, this bill is the most restrictive voter ID legislation in the nation."
True
By Dave Umhoefer • February 15, 2011
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
Jeff Stone
Jeff Stone
stated on February 7, 2011 a campaign radio ad
"I’m the only candidate for Milwaukee County executive that has voted against increasing government pensions."
True
By Dave Umhoefer • February 11, 2011
Jim Sullivan
Jim Sullivan
stated on January 31, 2011 a meeting with Journal Sentinel reporters and editors
When the Milwaukee County mental health facility is full, "cops sit out there in their squad cars with a mentally ill patient"  and sometimes "spend an entire shift out there doing that."
False
February 10, 2011
Chris Abele
Chris Abele
stated on January 31, 2011 a campaign news release
Property tax exemptions can be granted to small businesses that move into Milwaukee County.
False
By Dave Umhoefer • February 9, 2011
Scott Walker
Scott Walker
stated on February 1, 2011 the State of the State speech
Most state employees could pay twice as much toward their health care premiums and it would still be half the national average
True
By Dave Umhoefer • February 8, 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
Rebecca Kleefisch
Rebecca Kleefisch
stated on January 26, 2011 a news conference
"United States students are achieving at number 25 out of 29 developing countries when it comes to science and math."
False
February 6, 2011
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