Latest Fact-Checks By Willoughby Mariano

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Congressman says federal funding cuts could increase abortions 44 percent

March 22, 2011

Studies have shown that in the absence of federal reproductive health funds, we are going to see the level of abortion in Georgia increase by…

Atlanta Streetcar projected to be jobs boon

March 16, 2011

Building and running the Atlanta Streetcar is projected to create 1,399 jobs.

‘Birther’ foe says Ga. bill gets Constitution wrong

March 9, 2011

A bill before the Georgia General Assembly would make presidential candidates meet citizenship requirements that are not in the U.S. Constitution. 

Immigration bill foes label legislation an Arizona “copycat”

March 7, 2011

Georgia legislation on immigration is a "copycat" of an Arizona immigration bill.

Liberal blogger says abortion bill could affect women who miscarrry

March 2, 2011

Under a proposed Georgia law, "women who miscarry could become felons."  

Lawmaker says illegal immigrant students takes class space away from legal residents

February 28, 2011

An illegal immigrant who gains admission at a public college takes class space away from students who are legal residents.

Georgia Chamber says E-Verify has accuracy problems

February 23, 2011

A federal system that verifies employees are authorized to work in the U.S. is inaccurate "anywhere from 50 percent all the way up to in…

Libertarians claim get-tough immigration bill will ‘bankrupt’ Georgia

February 16, 2011

A proposed immigration bill will "bankrupt Georgia" if passed.

Sen. Isakson says counting $1 trillion takes thousands of years

February 9, 2011

If you tried to pay out $1 trillion by handing it out at $1 per second, it would take more than 31,000 years.

Metro Atlanta groundhog boasts more accuracy than Punxsutawney Phil

February 4, 2011

Says he predicts the weather better than Punxsutawney Phil.

Congressman tweets Obama pro- “amnesty” during State of the Union

February 1, 2011

President Barack Obama supports immigration amnesty.

Anti-tax group says Georgia overhaul is hike

January 28, 2011

Recommendations for a major tax overhaul for Georgia are an "overall tax hike."

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