Associate Editor, Newark Star-Ledger
Tom Curran is the Associate Editor of the Newark Star-Ledger.
The latest Truth-O-Meter items from Tom Curran
"New Jersey has the largest transit system in the entire country."
"The governor is trying to take credit for recent actions taken by these companies. The problem is that for all three companies, the decision to move or stay in New Jersey happened before Chris Christie became governor."
"This year President Obama canceled the 21st annual National Day of Prayer ceremony at the White House under the ruse of ‘not wanting to offend anyone.' BUT … on September 25, 2009 from 4 AM until 7 PM, a National Day of Prayer FOR THE MUSLIM RELIGION was HELD on Capitol Hill, Beside the White House."
"Before this day is out, 18 more veterans will have taken their own lives. That is the daily average, it is intolerable, and it has to stop."
"Many types of fish and shellfish from waters across the state are labeled unsafe to eat."
"We haven't had any legislation which took away one gun in the past 20 years from anybody in this country--not one."
"They say teachers only make on average in New Jersey 60,000 dollars a year. They only work 180 days."
"Last year we spent more than $40 billion on highways. And Lord knows we need that. But that's more than we spent on Amtrak in its entire 40-year history."
"Since Obama took office, a net of 540,000 additional black Americans – Obama’s strongest supporters – have lost their jobs."
"Corrupt political bosses. Money laundering. Fraud. It’s just another day at the office for Vin Gopal."
Recent stories from Tom Curran
Truth-O-Meter tests claims by Jon Runyan, Cory BookerRunyan gets a False, Booker a True, on their claims about solvency of Medicare, percentage of blacks incarcerated in New Jersey.
2 Democrats fare poorly in weekend claims checked against the Truth-O-MeterClaims about job loss, support of tax cuts for wealthy earn Mostly False, Pants on Fire rulings
Truth-O-Meter vets candidates' claims on taxesPolitiFact New Jersey checks statements from candidates for Congress.
Star-Ledger wins award for launch of Truth-O-MeterPolitiFact New Jersey's arrival in the Garden State earns a press association honor.
Truth-O-Meter hands out False, True rulings on weekend claimsClaims checked about location of Mason-Dixon Line, cost of tolls to New York versus New Jersey income taxes.
Cory Booker says Newark led nation in reducing shootings, murders during his first mayoral termThe Brick City did see reductions in both crimes during that time, but did it lead the nation? PolitiFact New Jersey isn't so sure.
Pants on Fire, Half True rulings issued on weekend Truth-O-Meter claimsClaims about a gas boycott, impact of no income tax on job growth reviewed.
Dems, GOP each get a Mostly False from the Truth-O-MeterWeekend claims about Medicaid funding, state budget revenue sources contain a hint of truth.
Christie claim about union dues for nonmembers of NJEA garners more than 100 commentsReaders debate rationale behind governor raising issue of union fees for non NJEA members.
Truth-O-Meter rates False weekend claims by Rep. Frank LoBiondo, NJGOPClaims about the real cost of the federal health care plan, who gets the credit for New Jersey having a low risk of corruption go up against the Truth-O-Meter.
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