Assess the Following as Probably True,as Probably False,as Requiring Further

question 39

Short Answer

Assess the following as probably true,as probably false,as requiring further documentation before judgment,or as a claim that cannot properly be evaluated.Consider both the nature of the claim and the source.
"Lottery director Mark Michalko said Thursday that allegations that Californians are squandering money they once used for food to buy lottery tickets 'are just not correct.'...California Grocers Association president Don Beaver raised the issue earlier in the week,saying five supermarket chains had complained that grocery sales dropped about 5 percent after lottery tickets went on sale October 3."
-Sacramento Bee

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Vehicle Taxes

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Recover

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Gun

A weapon that discharges projectiles such as bullets or shells through a barrel by the force of an explosive or other form of propulsion.

Contract

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