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Beasley to support term limits, job development
District 28 senator Billy Beasley didn't commit to rescinding the 62 percent pay raise -- but he would support pay raise.

Nov 26, 2010 |

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Houston County sheriff promises new facilities
The Dothan Eagle looks at the campaign promises of Sheriff Andy Hughes.

Nov 16, 2010 |

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Did Rep. Spicer secure the $32 million legislative appropriation for Enterprise schools?
Truth Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Well, not by himself. But he did introduce the legislation.

Oct 22, 2010 |

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Does the Houston County Sheriff’s Office make around 400 drug arrests annually?
Truth Rating: 2.5 out of 5
Last year, the Sheriff's Office made just 261 arrests. Average the numbers from the last few years, and the number is more like 342.

Oct 15, 2010 |

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Merritt Carothers claims that a "federal and state corruption investigation over the (Dothan) sewer system is underway."
Truth Rating: 3 out of 5
It's accurate that an investigation is under way, however, the EPA has yet to release particulars of its probe.

Oct 10, 2010 |

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Does Bobby Bright vote with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi 71 percent of the time?
Truth Rating: 3 out of 5
He did, but only one member of the House voted with his own party less often.

Sep 24, 2010 |

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Lee pledges support for I-10, reservoir
A state legislator from Dothan promises to work for major public works projects.

Nov 24, 2010 |

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Does Martha Roby want to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education? Would it lead to an increase in property taxes?
Truth Rating: 2.5 out of 5
She does want to eliminate the department, but she says she'd keep federal funding to the states intact.

Oct 24, 2010 |

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Carothers: Paul Lee raised sales taxes 33 percent
Truth Rating: 3.5 out of 5
He voted for a one-cent sales tax while on the Dothan City Council. But it's a bit misleading to say that's 33 percent.

Oct 18, 2010 |

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Does Martha Roby support privatizing Medicare?
Truth Rating: 2 out of 5
She signed on to a GOP "roadmap" for Medicare that includes privatization -- but Roby expressly said she didn't support that part of the proposal.

Oct 13, 2010 |

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Harri Anne Smith: I’m the most conservative person in Senate
Truth Rating: 4 out of 5
Depends on who you ask. But two statewide conservative groups rank her pretty high.

Oct 07, 2010 |

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