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David G. Taylor is an intern with PolitiFact and a graduate student at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs.
The latest Truth-O-Meter items from David G. Taylor
Says there’s not "much evidence to suggest that people have (contributed to global warming) or can do very much to change anything."
Scientists are "questioning the original idea that man-made global warming is what is causing the climate to change. … (It is) more and more being put into question."
"The weight of the evidence (on global warming) is that most of it, maybe all of it, is because of natural causes ... it’s fair to say the science is in dispute."
"There are no tax increases in this debt limit bill. Period."
Recent stories from David G. Taylor
Nuke treaty ratification appears out of reachRatification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty -- the international agreement that prohibits testing of nuclear weapons -- remains a politically contentious issue. With no progress on President Obama promise, we rate this one Broken.
Al Sharpton is fired up about Rick PerryOn MSNBC, Al Sharpton called Gov. Rick Perry's presidential campaign message "fact-free" and then offered up some Texas stats that we've checked before.
Fact-checking the Iowa Republican debateWe're fact-checking claims from candidates at Thursday night's debate for the Republican presidential nomination.
Checking in on Obama's campaign promisesWhen he needs an OK from Congress, it's tougher for him to fulfill promises.
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