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Search results for "E-bikes and e-scooters led to a growing number of trauma injuries at one New York City hospital"

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Karl Rove stated on May 08, 2014 in a panel discussion:
Says Hillary Clinton spent 30 days in the hospital in 2012 and appeared "wearing glasses that are only for people who have traumatic brain injury."  
By Jon Greenberg• May 14, 2014
Kevin Bloye stated on March 11, 2011 in AJC story:
Roughly 700 Georgians die needlessly each year because they are too far from a trauma center.
By M.B. Pell• June 10, 2011
Sam Adams stated on February 22, 2011 in a video online:
Says "for the equivalent cost of a single mile of freeway, we have a bike infrastructure."
By Ian K. Kullgren• March 19, 2011
Wayne LaPierre stated on January 30, 2013 in testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee:
"As a result of National Rifle Association and other private-sector (safety-education) programs, fatal firearms accidents are at the lowest level in 100 years."
By Louis Jacobson• February 1, 2013
Crystal Peoples-Stokes stated on October 09, 2019 in a radio interview:
"If folks are vaping a legal medical cannabis product that comes from any of the New York state operators, they will not have to worry about the negative impacts on their lungs." 
By Jill Terreri Ramos• November 2, 2019
Rick Kriseman stated on July 28, 2013 in a Tampa Bay Times questionnaire:
"The fact is that red light cameras change driver behavior and cut down on the most dangerous types of accidents."
By Katie Sanders• August 1, 2013
Facebook posts stated on November 02, 2024 in a Facebook post:
Says Elon Musk said, “I am releasing $1,000 Tesla e-bike today!”
By Ciara O'Rourke• November 12, 2024
Bloggers stated on July 31, 2016 in a web article:
"New regulation requires motorcycle owners to install 75 MPH governor by January 2017"
By Nick Reid• April 2, 2017
Holly Benson stated on July 31, 2010 in a candidates' debate:
"Florida is now the No. 1 state in the country for automobile accident fraud."
By Lukas Pleva• August 5, 2010
Jeff Atwater stated on January 19, 2011 in a meeting with reporters in Tallahassee:
"Of the top five cities for staged automobile accidents, three are in Florida. … We rank No. 1 in the country in staged auto accidents."
By Trenton Daniel• January 27, 2011
Bike Austin stated on June 08, 2016 in a press release:
"Bike lanes and sidewalks have been proven to reduce crashes by up to 38 percent on Austin’s streets."
By Jane Wester• July 29, 2016
DeKalb County stated on December 23, 2010 in its website:
"The Greenest County in America."
By Eric Stirgus• January 3, 2011
Facebook posts stated on February 25, 2022 in a Facebook post:
The war in Ukraine is “scripted and staged.”
By Gabrielle Settles• March 4, 2022
Barack Obama stated on September 12, 2008 in a TV ad:
"He admits he still doesn't know how to use a computer, can't send an e-mail."
By Robert Farley• September 12, 2008
Chain email stated on February 17, 2011 in a chain e-mail:
Welfare programs caused more long-term damage to Detroit than the atomic bomb caused to Hiroshima
By Peter Lord• February 18, 2011
Chain email stated on June 22, 2011 in a chain e-mail:
Says that President Obama said, "Nobody made these guys go to war. ... Now they whine about bearing the costs of their choice?" 
By Angie Drobnic Holan• July 4, 2011
Lee Leffingwell stated on February 18, 2012 in a campaign mailer.:
"Invested $90 million in traffic fixes without raising taxes."
By W. Gardner Selby• March 2, 2012
Joe Biden stated on April 13, 2023 in a speech to the Irish parliament:
“Fewer people get hurt playing rugby” than American football.
By Louis Jacobson• April 14, 2023
Wisconsin Family Action stated on July 21, 2011 in a campaign TV ad:
Says state Rep. Fred Clark (D-Baraboo) ran a red light and seriously injured a bicyclist.
By James B. Nelson• July 24, 2011
Sam Adams stated on December 01, 2010 in a city council meeting:
Four out of 10 homicides are committed by gun in this city.
By Janie Har• December 23, 2010

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With truth scarce, pants burn

By Willoughby Mariano• June 12, 2011

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E-mails twist context of Obama's memoir

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Cory Booker says Newark led nation in reducing shootings, murders during his first mayoral term

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Bogus Dowd column spreads quickly

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Sept. 11 memorial in Sunday spotlight

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