Fact Check Posts – Page 26

U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy says Wisconsin state employees get far better benefits than members of Congress

By Dave Umhoefer

April 12, 2011

"The benefits that were offered to me as a congressman don’t even compare to the benefits that you get as a state employee. I just…

Charlie Sykes says JoAnne Kloppenburg had a 3-to-1 advantage in spending over Justice David Prosser for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court

By Dave Umhoefer

April 10, 2011

Says JoAnne Kloppenburg’s side had a "3-to-1 money advantage" in the Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign.

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says federal health care law for the first time in U.S. history penalizes a personal inaction

By Dave Umhoefer

April 6, 2011

For the first time in U.S. history, a personal inaction will be deemed unlawful -- not purchasing a health-insurance plan

Jeff Stone says Chris Abele, opponent in Milwaukee County executive race, dropped out of three separate colleges

By Dave Umhoefer

April 1, 2011

Says Chris Abele, opponent in Milwaukee County executive race, "failed to finish 3 separate colleges, dropping out all 3 times."

Milwaukee County executive candidate Chris Abele says opponent Jeff Stone = Scott Walker

By Dave Umhoefer

March 30, 2011

Says Jeff Stone = Scott Walker.

On collective bargaining, Stone’s votes were consistent but explanations varied

By Dave Umhoefer

March 25, 2011

On his support for sharply limiting collective bargaining by public employees.

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says 53 percent of Detroit’s police force moved out of city after residency rule was lifted

By Dave Umhoefer

March 22, 2011

"Eleven years ago, the city of Detroit lifted the residency requirement for police officers and today, 53 percent of officers live outside of the city.…

Wisconsin state Senator Chris Larson says Democrats who left the state to delay a vote were exercising a “Wisconsin filibuster” provided by the state’s constitution

By Dave Umhoefer

March 21, 2011

Senate Democrats who left the state for weeks to delay a vote on union bargaining power exercised a "Wisconsin filibuster" provided by the state’s constitution.

Crossroads GPS says unionized government workers are paid 42 percent more than non-union workers

By Dave Umhoefer

March 15, 2011

In fighting collective bargaining changes, Democrats are trying to "protect a system that pays unionized government workers 42 percent more than non-union workers."

Bloggers claim Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s budget OKs disposing of unclaimed stray dogs to university research facilities

By Dave Umhoefer

March 9, 2011

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s "budget okays disposing of unclaimed pound dogs to university research facilities."

E-mail says state employees in Wisconsin will have to pay 100 percent of pensions and health insurance after 2012

By Dave Umhoefer

March 8, 2011

State employees will have to pay 100 percent of their pensions and health insurance after 2012.

Wisconsin Rep. Jennifer Shilling says many local governments require employees to pay more than 20 percent of their health insurance premiums

By Dave Umhoefer

March 3, 2011

Says many local governments in Wisconsin already require employees to pay 20 percent, 30 percent or even 40 percent of their health insurance premiums.

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U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy says Wisconsin state employees get far better benefits than members of Congress

Charlie Sykes says JoAnne Kloppenburg had a 3-to-1 advantage in spending over Justice David Prosser for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says federal health care law for the first time in U.S. history penalizes a personal inaction

Jeff Stone says Chris Abele, opponent in Milwaukee County executive race, dropped out of three separate colleges

Milwaukee County executive candidate Chris Abele says opponent Jeff Stone = Scott Walker

On collective bargaining, Stone’s votes were consistent but explanations varied

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says 53 percent of Detroit’s police force moved out of city after residency rule was lifted

Wisconsin state Senator Chris Larson says Democrats who left the state to delay a vote were exercising a “Wisconsin filibuster” provided by the state’s constitution

Crossroads GPS says unionized government workers are paid 42 percent more than non-union workers

Bloggers claim Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s budget OKs disposing of unclaimed stray dogs to university research facilities

E-mail says state employees in Wisconsin will have to pay 100 percent of pensions and health insurance after 2012

Wisconsin Rep. Jennifer Shilling says many local governments require employees to pay more than 20 percent of their health insurance premiums