Latest Fact Checks By Dana Tims

Were there “$2 billion in earmarks in fiscal year 2012?

By Dana Tims

November 15, 2013

There were "$2 billion in earmarks in fiscal year 2012."

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Did public subsidies for the Oregon Convention Center hotel jump $100 million in closed-door sessions?

By Dana Tims

November 8, 2013

Says taxpayer subsidy for the Oregon Convention Center hotel jumped $100 million in closed-door sessions

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Is West Linn a national leader in number of home businesses?

By Dana Tims

October 31, 2013

"West Linn has one of the highest per capita rates of home-based businesses in the United States."

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Damascus’ disincorporation would produce “NO significant tax savings?”

By Dana Tims

October 18, 2013

Says Damascus’ disincorporation would produce "NO significant tax savings."

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Could selling the Portland Water House help stabilize rates?

By Dana Tims

October 15, 2013

Says "we are going to sell this house and use the proceeds to stabilize rates."

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Can 6 to 20 bicycles fit into a single car-parking space?

By Dana Tims

October 9, 2013

Says "between 6 and 20 bicycles can be parked in the space required by one car."

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Did Steve Newgard owe $13,000 in back taxes on a $1 million property?

By Dana Tims

October 11, 2012

"Newgard owed more than $13,000 for unpaid taxes on his $1 million Milwaukie apartment complex."

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Rob Cornilles attacks David Wu over Oregon’s high unemployment rate

By Dana Tims

October 14, 2010

Says David Wu has presided over "137 months" in which "Oregon's unemployment rate has been above the national average."

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