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Kathleen Falk stated on March 24, 2012 in a speech:
Says Wisconsin women facing pay discrimination can't "do something about it" under bill passed by Republicans.
By Tom Kertscher• April 10, 2012
Cory Mason stated on February 23, 2012 in a news release:
Says Wisconsin Assembly Republicans voted to repeal a law that ensures "that women cannot get paid less than a man for doing the same job."
By Tom Kertscher• March 12, 2012
Facebook posts stated on September 13, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Says a photo shows an ambushed Los Angeles police officer and that the NFL intends to “honor and praise the organization” that stood outside of the hospital chanting, “We hope she dies.”
By Jon Greenberg• September 14, 2020
Facebook posts stated on December 16, 2024 in a Facebook post:
“The NFL has abruptly fired three referees who officiated the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• December 20, 2024
Mike Coffman stated on September 20, 2016 in a TV ad :
Says state Sen. Morgan Carroll's votes made "it easier to sue doctors, small businesses, even nurses. Putting her own shady interests first."
By Alan Gathright• October 5, 2016
Facebook posts stated on December 11, 2024 in a Facebook post:
The NFL punished three referees in “the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• December 20, 2024
Facebook posts stated on December 17, 2024 in a Facebook post:
“The referees in the (Dec. 15) game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers have been suspended after the match revealed that the officials overlooked numerous errors by the Eagles.”
By Caleb McCullough• December 30, 2024
Donald Trump stated on May 13, 2015 in a tweet:
"You can be an NFL player with murder charges and not be suspended."
By Katie Sanders• May 18, 2015
Mary Burke stated on April 05, 2014 in a campaign email:
Says Gov. Scott Walker’s repeal of a 2009 law has left Wisconsin as "one of five states without an equal pay law protecting women from gender discrimination in their paycheck."
By Dave Umhoefer• April 13, 2014
James Woods stated on August 27, 2016 in a tweet:
"The Dallas Cowboys can’t put a sticker on their helmets for the 5 police officers who were killed."
By W. Gardner Selby• September 1, 2016
Larry Fedora stated on July 18, 2018 in an interview:
"I don’t think it’s been proven that the game of football causes CTE."
By Paul Specht• July 26, 2018
Viral image stated on January 16, 2022 in a Facebook post:
Tim Tebow used to “kneel in prayer and the NFL complained.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• January 21, 2022
Instagram posts stated on August 04, 2024 in an Instagram post:
“The NFL will now use facial recognition at every stadium to verify the identity of everyone at the game.”
By Madison Czopek• August 16, 2024
Eco News stated on February 01, 2018 in a headline:
"NFL lawyer, who claimed Super Bowl is ‘rigged’, found dead."
By Amy Sherman• February 2, 2018
Facebook posts stated on January 16, 2020 in a Facebook post:
Says Aaron Hernandez' daughter is, by Massachusetts law, entitled to the remainder of his $15 million NFL contract because he committed suicide during his appeal, making his conviction "null and void."  
By Samantha Putterman• January 23, 2020
Donald Trump stated on July 29, 2016 in a tweet:
"As usual, Hillary & the Dems are trying to rig the debates so 2 are up against major NFL games."
By Louis Jacobson• August 1, 2016
X posts stated on February 05, 2023 in tweets:
Image shows a "Super Bowl script was leaked.”
By Jeff Cercone• February 7, 2023
Ann Coulter stated on October 15, 2009 in an interview on Sean Hannity's show on the Fox News Channel:
"Husbands rarely beat up their wives. Single women get beaten up more."
By Robert Farley• October 22, 2009
Jerry Jones stated on March 22, 2016 in remarks to reporters at NFL annual meeting:
Says it’s "absurd" to say there’s enough data to establish a link between playing football and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.
By W. Gardner Selby• April 22, 2016
Facebook posts stated on September 21, 2024 in a Facebook post:
“Taylor Swift faces a 10-game NFL ban following controversial political involvement.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• September 26, 2024

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