Austin's Lee Leffingwell survives debut at PolitiFact
Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell survived his debut on the Texas Truth-O-Meter last week while statements from three legislators, a Democratic activist and a New York Times columnist also rocked the needle. Read on. It's the debut of the PolitiFact Texas Flashback.
By W. Gardner Selby :: Published on Monday, March 14th, 2011 at 12:52 p.m.
Texas school districts combined are about the size of U.S. Postal Service
Counting all Texas school districts as one entity, you’re eyeing the fifth-largest employer in the world--one that’s about the size of the U.S. Postal Service. That’s the latest in a busload of education claims to face a Texas fact check.
By W. Gardner Selby :: Published on Friday, March 11th, 2011 at 11:21 a.m.
Facts debatable? Truth-O-Meter says no
When lawmakers debate, factual claims fly--keeping the Truth-O-Meter busy.
By W. Gardner Selby :: Published on Thursday, March 10th, 2011 at 10:39 a.m.
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