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Tony Evers stated on August 20, 2019 in a tweet:
"1 out of every 4 car accidents in the U.S. is caused by texting and driving."
By Eric Litke• August 28, 2019
Bill White stated on August 09, 2010 in an East Texas campaign stop.:
Says Rick Perry's proposal on driver licenses and high school dropouts has been state law since 1989.
By W. Gardner Selby• August 20, 2010
Gil Kerlikowske stated on March 31, 2010 in an interview on C-SPAN's Washington Journal:
"More people are driving under the influence of drugs than are driving under the influence of alcohol. A recent roadside survey showed that 16 percent of the people tested, tested positive for illicit or licit drugs. That's significantly higher than alcohol."
By Louis Jacobson• April 5, 2010
Judith Zaffirini stated on May 25, 2011 in remarks on the Senate floor:
Says 11 percent of the nation’s fatal car crashes in 2009 were attributed to distracted driving.
By Ciara O'Rourke• June 20, 2011
Peter Palumbo stated on January 22, 2013 in a news release:
Driving with a dog in your lap is dangerous, in part, because it could fly forward in a crash. "An 80-pound dog at only 30 mph packs a 2,400-pound punch."
By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• January 30, 2013
Art Acevedo stated on November 14, 2010 in an interview.:
Texas leads "the country in drunk driving fatalities."
By W. Gardner Selby• November 18, 2010
Marco Rubio stated on January 17, 2011 in comments to reporters.:
"Some of the men serving in the (Afghan) armed forces have never driven a vehicle before."
By Aaron Sharockman• January 17, 2011
Facebook posts stated on March 20, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Says truck drivers are being turned away from fast-food restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Samantha Putterman• March 26, 2020
Mothers Against Drunk Driving stated on February 11, 2014 in a press release:
"A majority of drunk driving deaths and injuries are caused by drunk driving offenders with no prior convictions."
By Dave Umhoefer• February 24, 2014
Joseph McNamara stated on June 28, 2013 in a speech on the floor of the Rhode Island House of Representatives:
Rhode Island's graduated driving license "has saved hundreds of lives."
By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• July 7, 2013
Luis Alejo stated on September 25, 2015 in a press release:
"Everyone on California’s roads is properly licensed, tested and insured."  
By Chris Nichols• November 9, 2015
Stephen Archambault stated on August 12, 2010 in a candidate debate:
Rhode Island is "at the top of the country for alcohol-related fatalities."
By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• August 19, 2010
Tom Craddick stated on November 12, 2012 in a press release.:
Says about 25 Texas cities and 39 states have banned texting while driving.
By W. Gardner Selby• November 21, 2012
Facebook posts stated on June 20, 2019 in a Facebook post:
Says police are warning that a new technique by gangs is to throw eggs at your windshield and to not "operate the wiper" because it will "block your vision up to 92.5%," forcing you to stop the car and become a victim.  
By Samantha Putterman• June 25, 2019
Bloggers stated on September 30, 2017 in blog posts:
"San Juan Teamsters didn't show up for work to distribute relief supplies" because they went on strike.
By Joshua Gillin• October 3, 2017
Charles "Chuck" Spahos stated on December 03, 2014 in a joint legislative hearing:
When Colorado  eased its medical marijuana laws, fatal accidents involving pot-using drivers soared while overall traffic fatalities decreased.
By April Hunt• December 15, 2014
Don't Let Florida Go To Pot stated on August 05, 2014 in on their website:
"25 percent of all drug-related fatal vehicle accidents in the U.S. involve marijuana."
By Joshua Gillin• August 5, 2014
Tim James stated on April 26, 2010 in a press release:
Says a Bureau of Labor Statistics report attributed a sharp increase in work-related fatalities to "increasing numbers of employees and drivers could not read or understand warning signs in English."
By Robert Farley• April 29, 2010
Bryan Hughes stated on December 01, 2015 in a campaign press release:
"David Simpson actually voted for driver's licenses for illegal immigrants."
By W. Gardner Selby• December 11, 2015
Nathan Deal stated on January 31, 2012 in a television commercial:
"One out of every three automobile fatalities can be attributed to alcohol."
By Willoughby Mariano• February 3, 2012

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