Education funding — or the lack of it — is a non-stop war of words in New Jersey. The New Jersey Education Association has taken its side of the battle to the airwaves, putting out videos and other advertisements stating that Gov. Chris Christie has given a tax break to millionaires at the expense of education, women's health care...
Education funding — or the lack of it — is a non-stop war of words in New Jersey.
The New Jersey Education Association has taken its side of the battle to the airwaves, putting out videos and other advertisements stating that Gov. Chris Christie has given a tax break to millionaires at the expense of education, women's health care and public safety.
How accurate is that statement?
PolitiFact New Jersey reviewed the videos and finds that the NJEA's claims are half-true. Check out Sunday's Truth-O-Meter report at www.PolitiFactNJ.com and then return to this page to comment on the ruling.
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