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Edward Lindsey
stated on November 10, 2014 in an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story:

Georgia has some of the highest gas taxes in the Southeast but one of the lowest taxes on gasoline for transportation in the nation.

By Nancy Badertscher • November 18, 2014
Edward Lindsey
stated on March 20, 2014 in press release:

Georgia has recovered more than $60 million that was lost to Medicaid fraud

By Nancy Badertscher • March 28, 2014
Edward Lindsey
stated on October 29, 2013 in a press release:

Most voters prefer zombies to the current U.S. Congress.

By Eric Stirgus • October 31, 2013
Edward Lindsey
stated on June 26, 2013 in a news release:

Bob Barr has changed his position on the Defense of Marriage Act over the years.

By Janel Davis • July 3, 2013
Edward Lindsey
stated on August 22, 2011 in a press release:

"As governor, [Mitt Romney] balanced the budget without raising taxes and created jobs."

By Eric Stirgus • August 30, 2011