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Big Tobacco opposes Proposition 56 and PolitiFact California reporter Chris Nichols focused on one of those opposition statements. He talks about the claim saying that Prop. 56 cheats schools out of at least $600 million a year.

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PolitiFact California: Big Tobacco Blowing Smoke In Claim About California's Prop 56

August 26, 2016

Opponents of Proposition 56, California’s proposed $2 per pack cigarette tax hike, are flooding radio airwaves with attacks on the measure.

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PolitiFact California: Kamala Harris Slightly Off In Claim About Veterans Suicides

August 23, 2016

In her campaign for U.S. Senate, California Attorney General Kamala Harris has pledged to "clean up" the scandals and reduce wait times at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Top California Democrat Seizes On 9/11 Omission By Donald Trump Backer Rudy Giuliani

August 18, 2016 | Chris Nichols

California Democratic Party Chairman John Burton seized on a major gaffe this week by former New York City mayor and Donald Trump backer Rudy Giuliani.

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Truth Be Told: California Has ‘Largest Death Row In Western Hemisphere’

August 12, 2016

Does California have the largest death row in the Western Hemisphere? PolitiFact California checks this claim.

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Feinstein’s Claim About Marijuana Ads On ‘Prime Time’ TV Goes Up In Smoke

August 5, 2016

Senator Feinstein made a claim about marijuana in prime time television ads once Prop. 64 passes.

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PolitiFact Reporter Verifies Two Claims From Democratic National Convention

August 1, 2016

California PolitiFact reporter Chris Nichols examines two fact checks, both directed at Republican nominee Donald Trump's running mate Mike Pence. One is by Gov. Jerry Brown and the other by Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom. Listen to Insight today for details.

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