Latest Fact Checks By Dave Umhoefer

Scott Walker wants to kick 350,000 families off BadgerCare, Greater Wisconsin Political Fund says

By Dave Umhoefer

October 25, 2010

Says "Scott Walker favors cutting up to 350,000 families and children off health care."

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Ron Johnson says there are 57 lawyers, including Russ Feingold, in the U.S. Senate

By Dave Umhoefer

October 22, 2010

"There are 100 members of the U.S. Senate. Fifty-seven of them, including Russ Feingold, are lawyers. There are zero manufacturers and one accountant."

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Russ Feingold says Ron Johnson would become the 70th millionaire in the Senate if elected

By Dave Umhoefer

October 22, 2010

Says Ron Johnson "likes to say there are too many lawyers in the Senate – 57. He’d be the 70th millionaire." 

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Ron Johnson says Russ Feingold supported stimulus plan that allowed company to create 3,000 jobs in China

By Dave Umhoefer

October 19, 2010

Says Russ Feingold supported a stimulus plan that allowed a company to create 3,000 jobs in China.

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Republican Rebecca Kleefisch says Democrat Tom Barrett supports government takeover of health care

By Dave Umhoefer

October 17, 2010

Says "Tom Barrett supports a government takeover of our health care"

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Sen. Russ Feingold says unfair trade deals have cost 64,000 jobs in Wisconsin

By Dave Umhoefer

October 12, 2010

"According to independent analysis, unfair trade deals have resulted in the loss of over 64,000 jobs in Wisconsin ... But Ron Johnson favors those deals."

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Ron Johnson says Sen. Russ Feingold cut Medicare by $523 billion

By Dave Umhoefer

October 8, 2010

Says "Russ Feingold cut Medicare by $523 billion."

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Ron Johnson says Russ Feingold went against the wishes of Wisconsinites in voting for health care bill

By Dave Umhoefer

October 5, 2010

"A majority of Wisconsinites opposed the government takeover of health care. But Russ Feingold voted for it anyway."

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Democratic governor candidate Tom Barrett says the headlines tell the story when it comes to opponent Scott Walker

By Dave Umhoefer

October 3, 2010

Says "the headlines … tell the story" of how Walker has "mismanaged" Milwaukee County

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Republican governor candidate Scott Walker says he eliminated the waiting list for long-term care for seniors

By Dave Umhoefer

October 1, 2010

As Milwaukee County executive, Scott Walker "eliminated the waiting list for long-term care for older adults through the Family Care program."

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Tom Barrett says gubernatorial rival Scott Walker was reckless in using pension obligation bonds to solve a crisis

By Dave Umhoefer

September 29, 2010

When each faced a pension funding crisis, Tom Barrett made tough choices and smart cuts while Scott Walker passed $400 million in pension debt to…

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Tom Barrett says Milwaukee violent crime at lowest point in 20 years

By Dave Umhoefer

September 22, 2010

"Under Tom Barrett’s leadership, violent crime in Milwaukee has decreased by over 20% -- to its lowest levels in more than 20 years."

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