Women In Politics

Reality check: Analyzing campaign ads
Meg Whitman’s latest radio ad slams Jerry Brown’s tenure as Oakland mayor.

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Fact check: Whitman capital gains plan questioned
Republican Meg Whitman wants to eliminate the capital gains tax in California if she is elected governor in November, a key part of her plan to boost state employment. Her sales pitch: Cutting taxes for the wealthy will encourage them to create private-sector… Meg Whitman – California – Tax – Capital gains tax – United States

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Fact check: Fiorina’s attacks tell half the story
WASHINGTON (AP) – 1 of Carly Fiorina’s lines of attack against Sen. Barbara Boxer is that the Democrat has passed only five bills during her 18 years in the Senate.

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Reality Check: Meg Whitman’s latest anti-Brown ad doesn’t quite hold up.
What”s the claim?In Whitman”s newest TV ad, a narrator says “unions and special interests” are backing Democratic rival Jerry Brown because “he”ll be the same as he ever was.

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Fact Check: Whitman ads vs. Brown ads
Meg Whitman is accusing Jerry Brown of one thing while Brown is bragging that he did just the opposite. What’s the truth?

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Meeks who? Donor needs ‘realty’ check
Defiant Queens real-estate developer Edul Ahmad dodged questions yesterday about Rep. Gregory Meeks, and acted like he barely knew the congressman to whom he’s loaned as much as $100,000. Asked to clarify his relationship with the embattled lawmaker, Ahmad snapped, “I have none.” According to financial-disclosure documents filed…

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Around Town: Check out meetings and other local events happening in your community
• Alcoholic’s Anonymous meetings. Several meetings throughout Lake County on a daily basis. Call 847-362-1811 or visit www.district10nia.org for meeting information.

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