Latest Fact Checks By W. Gardner Selby

Edinburg candidate is at least the second Latina to run for governor of Texas

By W. Gardner Selby

November 13, 2013

I am "the first Latina to run for governor of Texas."

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By one measure, UT poised to be first major university to open a medical school in nearly 50 years

By W. Gardner Selby

November 8, 2013

The University of Texas is starting "the first medical school at a major Tier One" university "in the last 50 years."

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Projection of 26 additional lanes wasn’t limited to Interstate 35 and unrealistically assumed unlimited capacity on two highways

By W. Gardner Selby

November 6, 2013

A planning group said that to meet anticipated traffic demands by 2035, Interstate 35 between Austin and Round Rock will need a dozen additional lanes…

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No evidence for claim that Texas voter ID law tries to disenfranchise women and defeat Wendy Davis

By W. Gardner Selby

October 31, 2013

"Texas Governor Rick Perry’s voter ID law is a blatant effort to defeat Wendy Davis by disenfranchising tens of thousands of women voters."

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Austin’s 78702 may have surged in white residents. It’s not second in the nation in gentrification

By W. Gardner Selby

October 30, 2013

"78702 is the second-most gentrified ZIP code in the entire country."

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Davis has not threatened tax hikes, but favors review of state tax exemptions that might affect taxes

By W. Gardner Selby

October 25, 2013

Wendy Davis is "threatening to raise taxes up to $35 billion."

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British prime minister didn’t tell people the country couldn’t possibly withstand Germany

By W. Gardner Selby

October 16, 2013

"Neville Chamberlain told the British people: ‘Accept the Nazis. Yes, they will dominate the continent of Europe, but that is not our problem. Let's appease…

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Roger Willliams correct government could cover projected interest costs, but paying all bills seems dicey

By W. Gardner Selby

October 16, 2013

The federal government "has $3 trillion in cash flow, so we can pay our bills" and won’t default.

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Dewhurst, suggesting Obama’s impeachment, airs ridiculous claim about White House fielding live video of Benghazi attacks as they occurred

By W. Gardner Selby

October 15, 2013

The White House had a live video feed of the Benghazi attacks as they occurred.

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Capitol Hill closures due to partial government shutdown included the House’s ‘official’ dry cleaners

By W. Gardner Selby

October 14, 2013

A congressional laundry closed due to the partial government shutdown.

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Texas congressman mentioned attacks on Christian beliefs and Colorado shootings but did not blame one for the other

By W. Gardner Selby

October 10, 2013

Louie Gohmert of Texas "blamed the mass shooting at a movie theater in Colorado on ‘the ongoing attacks on Judeo-Christian beliefs.'"

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Louie Gohmert linked George Washington and Egyptian general

By W. Gardner Selby

October 10, 2013

Louie Gohmert of Texas "compared the current general-in-charge in Egypt to George Washington."

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