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Gary Garrison is a public safety and health care reporter for PolitiFact Missouri.

Featured Statements

Claire McCaskill
stated on March 28, 2017 in a tweet:

"We have 5 percent of world population. 80 percent of opioids."

By Gary Garrison • May 10, 2017
Vicky Hartzler
stated on March 14, 2017 in a tweet:

"For too long, Obamacare has caused high premiums and dismal coverage. ... Under Obamacare premiums in job-based coverage have increased by $3,775"

By Gary Garrison • April 13, 2017
Vicky Hartzler
stated on March 14, 2017 in a press release:

"Roughly one-fourth of rural Missourians are unable to purchase high-speed internet, which puts them at a disadvantage in everything from education to entertainment to health care."

By Gary Garrison • March 20, 2017
Roy Blunt
stated on January 11, 2017 in a press release:

"This year, 97 Missouri counties have only one insurer participating in the Obamacare exchanges. Last year, every Missouri county had at least two insurance options. In addition, most Missourians will see an increase in their premiums, with some facing an increase upward of 40 percent"

By Gary Garrison • February 22, 2017