By John Hill
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- During her successful reelection campaign, state Rep. Patricia L. Morgan, R-West Warwick, sent out a flier to voters outlining her political philosophy.
The headline was "Waste and Abuse in Rhode Island Government is hurting our JOB Climate and YOU. Is it Fair?"
The first of several claims on the flier said: "Our welfare system now consumes more than 42 percent of our budget."
PolitiFact Rhode Island examined the claim and ruled it Half True. Read the complete analysis here.