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Search results for "Kaleb McGary is retiring"

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Facebook posts stated on March 25, 2021 in a Facebook post:
Says Kaleb Torres, a young spokesperson for Shriners Hospitals for Children, has died.
By Samantha Putterman• March 1, 2021
Viral image stated on October 17, 2020 in a Facebook post:
In the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, “the perps were ANTIFA and BLM anarchists.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• October 21, 2020
Rick Scott stated on December 14, 2010 in a meeting with state legislators.:
"We are the only state in the country that state employees don't contribute [to their pensions]."
By Aaron Sharockman• December 15, 2010
Bill Flores stated on October 15, 2010 in in a TV interview:
On possibly raising the Social Security retirement age.
By Ciara O'Rourke• October 24, 2010
Annette Taddeo stated on November 24, 2015 in a fundraising email:
Jeb Bush’s plan for Social Security is "disastrous for seniors and raises the retirement age to 70."
By Joshua Gillin, Amy Sherman• November 30, 2015
Bernie Sanders stated on December 12, 2016 in an interview:
Fifty percent of workers ages 55 to 64 have "zero" money "in the bank as they enter retirement."
By Tom Kertscher• December 21, 2016
Charlie Crist stated on October 05, 2010 in a TV ad.:
Marco Rubio "wants to raise the Social Security retirement age," and "cut benefits."
By Aaron Sharockman• October 6, 2010
John Ludlow stated on May 04, 2012 in campaign material :
Says he "is the only candidate in the race for Clackamas County Chair who will refuse to join the Public Employees Retirement System."
By Janie Har• May 8, 2012
Donald Trump stated on January 11, 2024 in a campaign ad:
“Haley’s plan cuts Social Security benefits for 82% of Americans.”
By Samantha Putterman• January 18, 2024
Bob Hall stated on March 25, 2019 in the Texas Senate:
"We now have several hundred teachers that are over 100 years old and what I've read recently is that a baby born today, their age expectancy is 110, at least."
By Madlin Mekelburg• March 26, 2019
Martha Robertson stated on August 12, 2014 in a campaign ad:
Says Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y., "voted to raise the Social Security retirement age on us."
By Louis Jacobson• August 19, 2014
Hetty Rosenstein stated on August 31, 2011 in a press release from the Communication Workers of America:
"The average state pension, including managers, is $23,000 a year; and just $14,000 for local government workers."
By Bill Wichert• September 18, 2011
Ruben Gallego stated on August 17, 2024 in a post on X:
“MAGA Republicans like Kari Lake support Project 2025, which would raise the retirement age for 73% of Arizonans.”
By Mia Osmonbekov• September 26, 2024
James Cenerini stated on March 24, 2011 in testimony before the Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee:
When you compare our state pension system "to other systems throughout the country, our benefits are not gold-plated. They are not rich. They are actually average or below average."
By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• April 3, 2011
Stephen Lisauskas stated on July 19, 2011 in a public meeting:
Thirty-seven percent of Central Falls’ retired police officers and firefighters are out on disability pensions; in most municipalities, about 5 percent of retirees collect disability pensions.
By Lynn Arditi• August 18, 2011
Bob McDonnell stated on December 19, 2011 in a speech.:
Says proposal to boost teacher pension fund "puts no mandate on local government."
By Sean Gorman• January 20, 2012
Rachel Maddow stated on October 19, 2011 in a segment on The Rachel Maddow Show:
"A recent Department of Labor study guessed Wall Street fees cost a worker 28 percent of the value of your plan over the span of your career."
By Molly Moorhead• October 28, 2011
William Howell stated on November 13, 2010 in in a radio interview.:
"There’s talk in Congress now about basically confiscating your private 401(k) or IRA plan and rolling it into Social Security to strengthen Social Security." 
By Warren Fiske• December 3, 2010
John Boehner stated on March 24, 2009 in a press release.:
"Some even advocate wiping out 401(k)s entirely and replacing them with government-run accounts."
By Robert Farley• April 13, 2009
George P. Bush stated on February 14, 2018 in a mailer pointed out by challenger Jerry Patterson:
Says he’s a "retired U.S. Navy officer."
By W. Gardner Selby• February 16, 2018

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Meet Donald Trump's 88 military advisers

By Allison Graves, Aaron Sharockman• September 8, 2016

Mailbag on George P. Bush claim: 'Like saying you took a shower when you took a bath'

By W. Gardner Selby• February 19, 2018

Bob Schieffer retiring: See his Truth-O-Meter scorecard

By Aaron Sharockman• April 9, 2015

Who’s right on life expectancy, Ron DeSantis or Nikki Haley? Both

By Louis Jacobson, Maria Ramirez Uribe• January 11, 2024

PolitiFact: Double dipping in the local sheriff's race

By Katie Sanders• June 8, 2012

Fact-checking Fried, DeSantis claims about Florida’s investments in Russia

By Yacob Reyes• April 7, 2022

Fact-checking the pension debate

By Warren Fiske• February 1, 2012

When the U.S. goes to war, TV networks call on the warheads

By Katie Sanders• September 25, 2014

The Rhode Island pension debate: Truth is in short supply

By Tim Murphy• November 17, 2011

Fact-checking the CNN/Tea Party Express GOP debate

By Bill Adair• September 13, 2011

Shacking up: Social Security & Ponzi schemes

By W. Gardner Selby• November 16, 2010

Fact-checking Dave Coulter's record on policing in Ferndale

By Clara Hendrickson• August 3, 2020

When will Social Security sunset? Barring congressional changes, money will deplete by 2034

By Jon Greenberg, Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• February 22, 2023

Has Act 10 saved Wisconsin taxpayers $16.8 billion? Here’s what we could find

By Hope Karnopp• December 13, 2023

Arkansas' retirement rage, Pumpkin Festival terrorists, Scott Walker: PolitiFact Oregon Roundup

By Dana Tims• August 21, 2014

Fact-checking Tampa's tea party debate

By Bill Adair• September 13, 2011

Rick Perry griddled at Florida CNN/Tea Party Express debate

By Bill Adair• September 13, 2011

Democrats attack Republican Social Security plans. What’s in them?

By Jon Greenberg• October 26, 2022

PolitiFact Florida wins two Green Eyeshade awards

By Aaron Sharockman• June 29, 2011

Answering reader questions about Medicare

By Tom Feran• November 22, 2011