Here’s the quote we analyzed:
“Already, in the city’s own budget recently passed, the mayor has cut out funding for police and for fire and for other services which in my opinion are important. I recall one appropriation that he cut out had to do with the purchase of new radios. Those kind of things are important, but now they’re beginning to suffer.”
What grade did it earn? You’ll have to check out the Fact Check to find out: FACT CHECK — Cayetano: Mayor Cut Police, Fire
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