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All Mostly True statements involving Scott Walker
Scott Walker

Scott Walker

Mostly True

Not widespread, but a variety of hikes that size

Says Wisconsin Democrats during the previous administration adopted "double-digit tax increases."

Scott Walker

Scott Walker

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Some pay a little less, but the numbers generally are on target

Wisconsin state and local government workers pay "$500, $600 or in some cases, $1,000" per year in union dues.

Scott Walker

Scott Walker

Mostly True

Some fuzziness, but numbers appear to be on target

If public employees don’t pay more for benefits starting April 1, 2011, "the equivalent" is 1,500 state employee layoffs by June 30, 2011 and 10,000 to 12,000 state and local government employee layoffs in the next two years.

Scott Walker

Scott Walker

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The state set up the rules, so it can change them

The state is able to sharply curtail contract bargaining rights for state employee unions.

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