October 04, 2016 - 6:30 PM
WASHINGTON - A claim from the vice-presidential debate between Republican Mike Pence and Democrat Tim Kaine, and how it stacks up with the facts:
PENCE, saying he's proud that "the state of Indiana has balanced budgets."
THE FACTS: True, but that's not exactly to his credit. A balanced budget is required by law, as it is in every state except Vermont.
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