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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
Dave Obey stated on November 18, 2010 in a statement to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
A ban on earmarks greatly weakens the authority Congress has over spending, to the benefit of the executive branch.
By Dave Umhoefer• December 1, 2010
Harry Houck stated on July 21, 2015 in a panel debate on "CNN Tonight with Don Lemon":
"The law says ... when a police officer stops you, do whatever he says and then deal with it later."
By Will Cabaniss• July 30, 2015
Barack Obama stated on April 30, 2013 in a press conference:
Long-term federal investment in U.S. airports is urgent because "there was a recent survey of the top airports … in the world, and there was not a single U.S. airport that came in the top 25."
By Louis Jacobson• May 1, 2013
No on 67 stated on August 15, 2016 in in official ballot argument. :
"Not one penny of (California’s Prop 67) bag ban tax goes to the environment."
By Chris Nichols• October 3, 2016
TikTok posts stated on December 25, 2023 in a TikTok video:
T-Mobile plans to fine its customers up to $3,500 for text messages it doesn't like.
By Jeff Cercone• January 4, 2024
Viral image stated on March 29, 2021 in a Facebook post:
In this photo, “Man uses a gun to rob a Texas convenience store. Man was shot by every customer inside the store”
By Madison Czopek• April 5, 2021
Donald Trump stated on July 21, 2016 in a speech at the Republican convention:
Says Hillary Clinton "wants sanctuary cities."
By Amy Sherman• July 22, 2016
Bill Foster stated on August 14, 2013 in a mayoral forum:
"Sixty percent of the auto thefts that we have in (St. Petersburg) are caused by people leaving their keys in the car."
By Julie Kliegman• August 14, 2013
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
John Boehner stated on February 19, 2010 in a press release:
In the stimulus, "$15 million dollars went to 'build a bigger, better airport' for the town of Ouzinkie, Alaska, population 165."
By Robert Farley• February 19, 2010
Bill McCollum stated on August 05, 2010 in televised candidates' debate:
"Police officers in this state have that right," to check the immigration status of people they arrest.
By Lukas Pleva• August 9, 2010
Bill White stated on October 15, 2010 in an interview.:
Says that under Gov. Rick Perry, Texas Department of Public Safety troopers have had "standing orders" not to inquire into the immigration status of people unless they're under arrest.
By W. Gardner Selby• November 1, 2010
John Boehner stated on February 19, 2010 in a press release:
The stimulus includes "$7 million to build a bridge in Thedford, Nebraska, to help 168 residents avoid a 30-second wait at a local train crossing. Not one full-time job will be created."
By Robert Farley• February 19, 2010
X posts stated on April 10, 2020 in a Twitter post:
“Per order from @GovWhitmer, people in Michigan are now banned from purchasing a new baby car seat in stores.”
By Madison Czopek• April 17, 2020
Sam Adams stated on February 28, 2012 in a commentary article.:
Says "traffic fatalities have fallen dramatically, even as population has risen. You are more likely to stay alive biking, walking and driving around Portland than you were before" he took over the Portland Bureau of Transportation.
By Ian K. Kullgren• March 9, 2012
Bloggers stated on November 10, 2017 in in a blog post:
Says a Washington Post reporter who broke news on Judge Roy Moore story has a criminal history of "faking."
By Manuela Tobias• November 14, 2017
Marco Rubio stated on March 28, 2010 in a U.S. Senate primary debate on FOX News Sunday:
"Since that famous day in February where the governor campaigned with Barack Obama on behalf of the stimulus program, 211,000 Floridians have lost their jobs."
By Amy Hollyfield• March 28, 2010
Congressional Leadership Fund stated on August 17, 2018 in A campaign ad:
Says Joe Radinovich "was cited 30 times for not paying court fines."
By Stephen Koff• September 10, 2018
Joseph Trillo stated on June 29, 2011 in a House debate over mandatory seat belt use:
"There are 30,000 people that have been killed with seat belts."
By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• July 13, 2011

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By Samantha Putterman• February 4, 2026

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By Joshua Gillin, Amy Sherman• June 9, 2015

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By Grace Abels• February 7, 2025

Immigration Rx or poison pill?

By Adriel Bettelheim• July 17, 2008

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How much privacy do you have when you buy marijuana in California?

By Chris Nichols• February 13, 2018

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Fact-checking claims about Amtrak funding

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GOP governors answer Texas’ call to send forces to the border. But what is their role?

By Amy Sherman• July 2, 2021

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By Tom Kertscher• January 17, 2011

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