Latest Fact-Checks By Willoughby Mariano

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Is Big Brother spying on us? Candidate says yes and blames congressman

June 27, 2012

U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey gave the government the power to electronically spy on Americans without a warrant.

Deal’s defense on tax pledge fails truth test

June 18, 2012

The Americans for Tax Reform pledge "relates to new taxes that were going to be initiated by legislative action."

Transportation tax foe says transit-friendly city rarely rides rail

June 12, 2012

Portland, Ore., has "never gotten over 12 to 15 percent ridership" of its public transit system "in the past 12 years."

Broun manufacturing claim based on weak proof

June 11, 2012

A new manufacturing plant is slated to create about 3,000 jobs in central and northeast Georgia and "create about a $3 billion infusion" into the…

Reed: Airport terminal opened “on time and on budget”

June 6, 2012

The new Hartsfield-Jackson international terminal was "on time and on budget."

Barrow: Congressional elections less competitive

June 4, 2012

"Forty years ago ... about half of congressional districts were genuinely competitive. Today, only about 10 percent of House races on Cook Political Report are…

Dale Earnhardt Jr. accuses congressman of never attending NASCAR races

May 30, 2012

"The Republican from Georgia [U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston], he hasn’t even been to a NASCAR race."

Pro-transportation tax group says projects will be boon for jobs

May 29, 2012

A government analysis shows under a proposed transportation tax, "metro Atlanta will create or support an additional 200,000 new jobs, including jobs that are maintained…

Airport spokesman says new international terminal “within budget”

May 23, 2012

Hartsfield-Jackson’s new international terminal is opening "within budget."

Mayor Kasim Reed: Airport concession awards most open and transparent in city history

May 21, 2012

The recent process of awarding $3 billion worth of airport vending contracts was the "most open and transparent procurement process in the city’s history."

Anti- transportation tax group: Light rail doubles commute time

May 15, 2012

The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority "concluded that light rail in Cobb County would more than double commute time and would therefore be unsuccessful in alleviating…

Atlanta cost-of-living worse than advertised, group says

May 4, 2012

"When housing and transportation costs are combined, Atlanta’s cost of living -- typically perceived as relatively low -- ranks as 7th worst out of 51…

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