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13,534
4
We are $20 trillion in debt. The Congressional Budget Office projects an additional $129 trillion of accumulated deficits over the next 30 years.
June 26, 2017
debt;deficit;federal budget
ron johnson
Ron Johnson is a Republican U.S. senator from Wisconsin. A businessman and accountant, Johnson defeated Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold in the 2010 election. He is seeking re-election in 2016.
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the New York Times
Johnson wrote, "We are $20 trillion in debt. The Congressional Budget Office projects an additional $129 trillion of accumulated deficits over the next 30 years." Johnson’s figures are plausible. Even the official CBO figure of $107 trillion in 30 years -- while smaller than Johnson's $129 trillion -- is a huge number....
1
we are 20 trillion in debt. the congressional budget office projects an additional 129 trillion of accumulated deficits over the next 30 years.
johnson wrote, "we are 20 trillion in debt. the congressional budget office projects an additional 129 trillion of accumulated deficits over the next 30 years." johnsons figures are plausible. even the official cbo figure of 107 trillion in 30 years while smaller than johnson's 129 trillion is a huge number. but the ...
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2,967
1
Six institutions in our country now control two thirds of the capital.
November 23, 2010
economy;financial regulation
marcy kaptur
Marcy Kaptur represents Ohio's Ninth Congressional District in the House of Representatives. She was first elected to the House in 1982. She is the senior-most woman in the 111th Congress.  
ohio
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an MSNBC interview
We agree with Johnson. And had Kaptur said something like that, she would have rated higher on the -O-Meter. A basic tenet PolitiFact uses to evaluate statements is that words matter. In this case, by using the word "capital," rather than "assets," she turned the accuracy of her statement upside down. That’s why we rat...
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six institutions in our country now control two thirds of the capital.
we agree with johnson. and had kaptur said something like that, she would have rated higher on the ometer. a basic tenet politifact uses to evaluate statements is that words matter. in this case, by using the word "capital," rather than "assets," she turned the accuracy of her statement upside down. thats why we rate h...
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2
The caliphate has crumbled and ISIS has been defeated.
January 16, 2019
foreign policy;military;terrorism
mike pence
Mike Pence is the former vice president of the United States. A Republican, Pence was elected governor of Indiana in 2012. Pence previously served for 12 years as a congressman from Indiana representing the Sixth Congressional District; he was first elected in 2000. During his time in the U.S. House of Represenatives, ...
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Pence said, "The caliphate has crumbled and ISIS has been defeated." Experts agree that ISIS caliphate is essentially gone. However, the crumbled caliphate does not mean that ISIS has been "defeated," not by a long shot. Even the White House itself acknowledged that reality just three months ago. We rate the statement ...
0
the caliphate has crumbled and isis has been defeated.
pence said, "the caliphate has crumbled and isis has been defeated." experts agree that isis caliphate is essentially gone. however, the crumbled caliphate does not mean that isis has been "defeated," not by a long shot. even the white house itself acknowledged that reality just three months ago. we rate the statement ...
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5
I've released 22 years of my tax returns. You can go online and look. (Donald Trump) hasn't released one.
October 31, 2020
candidate biography;ethics;taxes
joe biden
Joe Biden is the president of the United States. A Democrat, Biden served as a Delaware senator from 1973 (elected at the age of 29) until 2009. During his time in the Senate, he served as chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, chair of the International Narcotics Control Caucus and chair of the Judiciary Committee....
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Biden said, "I’ve released 22 years of my tax returns. You can go online and look. (Donald Trump) hasn’t released one." Biden’s federal tax returns from 2019 dating back to 1998 are available online, as he claimed. The most recent returns are highlighted on his campaign website. Others can be found on the websites for ...
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i've released 22 years of my tax returns. you can go online and look. donald trump hasn't released one.
biden said, "ive released 22 years of my tax returns. you can go online and look. donald trump hasnt released one." bidens federal tax returns from 2019 dating back to 1998 are available online, as he claimed. the most recent returns are highlighted on his campaign website. others can be found on the websites for the o...
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17,924
3
1977: Biden said integrating black students would turn schools into 'a jungle… a racial jungle.'
June 23, 2020
candidate biography;facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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The Facebook post says that in 1977, Biden said integrating black students would turn schools into ‘a jungle… a racial jungle.’" That’s not quite right. In 1977, Biden, who opposed court-ordered busing to integrate public schools, said: "Unless we do something about this, my children are going to grow up in a jungle, t...
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1977 biden said integrating black students would turn schools into 'a jungle a racial jungle.'
the facebook post says that in 1977, biden said integrating black students would turn schools into a jungle a racial jungle." thats not quite right. in 1977, biden, who opposed courtordered busing to integrate public schools, said "unless we do something about this, my children are going to grow up in a jungle, the jun...
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18,674
1
A video shows ballots being changed in Maryland.
October 21, 2020
elections;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
It’s a protocol that has been in place since he started working for the election board in 2003 to try to ensure as many eligible ballots as possible are counted. Workers are supposed to ask other volunteers or supervisors if they’re unsure whether an oval needs to be darkened, a practice that’s easier when canvassers s...
0
a video shows ballots being changed in maryland.
its a protocol that has been in place since he started working for the election board in 2003 to try to ensure as many eligible ballots as possible are counted. workers are supposed to ask other volunteers or supervisors if theyre unsure whether an oval needs to be darkened, a practice thats easier when canvassers sit ...
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13,861
4
Says the Dickey Amendment "prevents the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from even researching the relationship between gun violence and public health. ... The government can't study gun violence but is spending $400,000 analyzing the effects of Swedish massages on rabbits.
October 2, 2017
guns
steve israel
Rep. Steve Israel is a Democrat representing the third district of New York and the chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Commitee.
national
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the "New York Times"
Israel said the Dickey Amendment prevents the CDC from researching the relationship between gun violence and public health. As a matter of law, it only prevents money going toward research aimed at promoting gun control. But as a matter of politics, that distinction is murky, and as a result, research has been limited....
1
says the dickey amendment "prevents the centers for disease control and prevention from even researching the relationship between gun violence and public health. ... the government can't study gun violence but is spending 400,000 analyzing the effects of swedish massages on rabbits.
israel said the dickey amendment prevents the cdc from researching the relationship between gun violence and public health. as a matter of law, it only prevents money going toward research aimed at promoting gun control. but as a matter of politics, that distinction is murky, and as a result, research has been limited....
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11,963
2
Says Donald Trump made a lot of money from outsourcing jobs thanks to NAFTA "but never, ever raised his voice against it when Congress was considering it.
July 3, 2016
trade
sherrod brown
Sherrod Brown is a Democratic U.S. Senator representing Ohio. He won his first elected office to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1974. He later served as Ohio secretary of state and was elected to Congress in 1992. He first joined the U.S. Senate in 2007.
ohio
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an interview on ABC "This Week"
Brown said Trump made a lot of money from outsourcing jobs thanks to NAFTA "but never, ever raised his voice against it when Congress was considering it." Yes, Trump has benefitted financially from trade deals like NAFTA. Even he acknowledges that. But Brown’s televised comment makes it sound as though Trump changed hi...
0
says donald trump made a lot of money from outsourcing jobs thanks to nafta "but never, ever raised his voice against it when congress was considering it.
brown said trump made a lot of money from outsourcing jobs thanks to nafta "but never, ever raised his voice against it when congress was considering it." yes, trump has benefitted financially from trade deals like nafta. even he acknowledges that. but browns televised comment makes it sound as though trump changed his...
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0
Nobody suffered any lasting injuries" from the CIA interrogation program.
December 9, 2014
foreign policy;terrorism
peter king
Peter King is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives serving a district in New York. He is a senior member of the House Homeland Security Committee and the House Intelligence Committee.
national
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a radio show appearance
King said, "Nobody suffered any lasting injuries" as a result of the CIA enhanced interrogation program. He also said downplayed the methods, claiming it was "not a case where people were killed," and that the techniques amounted to "people being made to stand in awkward in positions." This is the opposite of what the ...
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nobody suffered any lasting injuries" from the cia interrogation program.
king said, "nobody suffered any lasting injuries" as a result of the cia enhanced interrogation program. he also said downplayed the methods, claiming it was "not a case where people were killed," and that the techniques amounted to "people being made to stand in awkward in positions." this is the opposite of what the ...
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Productivity has risen 18 percent ...yet wages have stayed flat... There are 5-million more people in poverty here in our country than there were in 2000.
December 5, 2007
economy
hillary clinton
Hillary Clinton was the 2016 Democratic nominee for president. She served as U.S. Secretary of State during the first four years of the Obama administration. She is formerly a U.S. senator from New York, first elected in 2000. She was a candidate for president in 2008. She previously served as first lady when her husba...
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Increased competition from cheap foreign labor is squeezing U.S. factory workers and costing jobs, while wages have not kept pace with rising energy and health care prices, several studies say, including the 2006 State of Working America by the Economic Policy Institute, a nonpartisan advocate for the poor. Productivit...
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productivity has risen 18 percent ...yet wages have stayed flat... there are 5million more people in poverty here in our country than there were in 2000.
increased competition from cheap foreign labor is squeezing u.s. factory workers and costing jobs, while wages have not kept pace with rising energy and health care prices, several studies say, including the 2006 state of working america by the economic policy institute, a nonpartisan advocate for the poor. productivit...
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5
Barack Obama ... 96 percent of his votes have been solely along party line.
October 2, 2008
candidate biography
sarah palin
Sarah Palin was the Republican nominee for vice president in 2008. She is also the former governor of Alaska and the author of  Going Rogue: An American Life. Sarah Palin's previous experience includes leading the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and serving as the mayor of Wasilla, Alaska.
national
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St. Louis
By comparison, rival Sen. John McCain has voted with his fellow Republicans at an 81 percent clip over the entire Bush presidency. But as PolitiFact has reported before , voting studies can be skewed depending on a lot of factors, such as attendance, the roll-call votes picked and the issues that arise during the cours...
1
barack obama ... 96 percent of his votes have been solely along party line.
by comparison, rival sen. john mccain has voted with his fellow republicans at an 81 percent clip over the entire bush presidency. but as politifact has reported before , voting studies can be skewed depending on a lot of factors, such as attendance, the rollcall votes picked and the issues that arise during the course...
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16,273
1
Says President Donald Trump is one of "only three people that won the Ellis Island Award for their work within the black community.
July 18, 2019
history;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
A popular post spreading on social media claims that Trump "was one of only three people to win an Ellis Island award for ‘work within the black community.’" Trump was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 1986, but he was not honored for being one of a handful of recipients who helped the black community – it was...
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says president donald trump is one of "only three people that won the ellis island award for their work within the black community.
a popular post spreading on social media claims that trump "was one of only three people to win an ellis island award for work within the black community." trump was awarded the ellis island medal of honor in 1986, but he was not honored for being one of a handful of recipients who helped the black community it was fo...
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Says Mike Pence said that "allowing rape victims to have abortions will lead to women trying to get raped.
July 17, 2016
fake news;punditfact
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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The Politicot.com story seems to have been timed to react to Pence being picked as Donald Trump’s running mate on July 15. The site did not respond to our request for clarification. We’ve acknowledged in the past that Politicot.com’s related sites don’t do a good enough job of pointing out their stories are , and exace...
0
says mike pence said that "allowing rape victims to have abortions will lead to women trying to get raped.
the politicot.com story seems to have been timed to react to pence being picked as donald trumps running mate on july 15. the site did not respond to our request for clarification. weve acknowledged in the past that politicot.coms related sites dont do a good enough job of pointing out their stories are , and exacerbat...
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4
In Wisconsin, only half of all the adults with serious psychological distress received mental health treatment or medication.
February 20, 2013
health care;public health;state budget
scott walker
Scott Walker, a Republican, is the former governor of Wisconsin. He was first elected in November 2010. He survived a recall election in 2012, defeating Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett after igniting controversy with a bill curtailing public-employee union collective-bargaining rights.  He won re-election to a four-year te...
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In other words, people with serious psychological distress might have mental illness, but that distress is generally regarded as lower on a scale than serious mental illness. Our rating After making a reference to serious mental illness, Walker said: "In Wisconsin, only half of all the adults with serious psychological...
1
in wisconsin, only half of all the adults with serious psychological distress received mental health treatment or medication.
in other words, people with serious psychological distress might have mental illness, but that distress is generally regarded as lower on a scale than serious mental illness. our rating after making a reference to serious mental illness, walker said "in wisconsin, only half of all the adults with serious psychological ...
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Says you can get a free $100 Lowe's coupon by answering a few questions
March 23, 2020
facebook fact-checks
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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Snopes debunked offers of a $150 coupon in 2017, a $50 coupon in 2017 and a $100 coupon back in 2015.  The Better Business Bureau has warned before that "it’s easy to steal the colors, logos and header of an established organization. … Few businesses can afford to give away $50 gift cards for completing a few question...
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says you can get a free 100 lowe's coupon by answering a few questions
snopes debunked offers of a 150 coupon in 2017, a 50 coupon in 2017 and a 100 coupon back in 2015.  the better business bureau has warned before that "its easy to steal the colors, logos and header of an established organization. few businesses can afford to give away 50 gift cards for completing a few questions." we...
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We know most of our forefathers, all of our main Founding Fathers were against slavery, recognized the evils of it.
July 6, 2021
corrections and updates;history;race and ethnicity;patriotism;pundits;punditfact
kayleigh mcenany
Kayleigh McEnany is an on-air commentator for Fox News and former White House press secretary under President Donald Trump. She was previously a spokeswoman for the Republican National Committee and a pro-Trump pundit on CNN.
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McEnany said, "We know most of our forefathers, all of our main Founding Fathers were against slavery, recognized the evils of it." Historians said that’s an oversimplification that ignores the lack of action among the Founders to get rid of slavery. Of the most eminent Founding Fathers, a few were against slavery. Oth...
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we know most of our forefathers, all of our main founding fathers were against slavery, recognized the evils of it.
mcenany said, "we know most of our forefathers, all of our main founding fathers were against slavery, recognized the evils of it." historians said thats an oversimplification that ignores the lack of action among the founders to get rid of slavery. of the most eminent founding fathers, a few were against slavery. othe...
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0
Says Jill Karofsky as a prosecutor "went easy on" a Madison man in a 1999 sexual assault case
March 26, 2020
criminal justice
republican state leadership committee
The Washington, D.C.-based Republican State Leadership Committee describes itself as "the largest caucus of Republican state leaders in the country and the only national organization whose mission is to elect down-ballot, state-level Republican officeholders."
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A pair of attack ads say Karofsky was "soft" as a prosecutor because she allowed Worley to get away with no jail time. But Karofsky didn’t touch the case until more than a year after the plea agreement reducing the charges and the sentencing imposing no jail time. The ad is based on sloppy research that misunderstood t...
0
says jill karofsky as a prosecutor "went easy on" a madison man in a 1999 sexual assault case
a pair of attack ads say karofsky was "soft" as a prosecutor because she allowed worley to get away with no jail time. but karofsky didnt touch the case until more than a year after the plea agreement reducing the charges and the sentencing imposing no jail time. the ad is based on sloppy research that misunderstood th...
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1
Says "$57,000 is the mean [income] in our state" for a family.
April 19, 2012
families;income
sheila oliver
Sheila Oliver is the speaker of the New Jersey Assembly. A Democrat, Oliver represents parts of Essex and Passaic counties.
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an interview on WOR-AM
Oliver said, "$57,000 is the mean [income] in our state" for a family. That’s not . The mean family income in New Jersey in 2010 was $106,125 and the median income, a measure less influenced by very high-income earners, was $82,427. We rate Oliver’s statement . To comment on this story, go to NJ.com .
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says "57,000 is the mean income in our state" for a family.
oliver said, "57,000 is the mean income in our state" for a family. thats not . the mean family income in new jersey in 2010 was 106,125 and the median income, a measure less influenced by very highincome earners, was 82,427. we rate olivers statement . to comment on this story, go to nj.com .
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1
Video shows Joe Biden leaning in and sniffing a child.
July 7, 2023
children;facebook fact-checks
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And the full video makes clear that the person Biden is talking to is a baby carried by a mother. The rest of the footage shows Biden smiling to take a photo before the woman tells him she was recording and they laugh. He then poses for a photo with the crowd. In the comments, the woman wrote that Biden was pretending ...
0
video shows joe biden leaning in and sniffing a child.
and the full video makes clear that the person biden is talking to is a baby carried by a mother. the rest of the footage shows biden smiling to take a photo before the woman tells him she was recording and they laugh. he then poses for a photo with the crowd. in the comments, the woman wrote that biden was pretending ...
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2
Regarding her State Department email practices, "my predecessors did the same thing.
March 9, 2016
technology
hillary clinton
Hillary Clinton was the 2016 Democratic nominee for president. She served as U.S. Secretary of State during the first four years of the Obama administration. She is formerly a U.S. senator from New York, first elected in 2000. She was a candidate for president in 2008. She previously served as first lady when her husba...
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a Univision/Washington Post Democratic debate
Clinton said, regarding her State Department email practices, "my predecessors did the same thing." This is a chiefly because only one prior secretary of state regularly used email, Colin Powell. Powell did use a personal email address for government business, however he did not use a private server kept at his home,...
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regarding her state department email practices, "my predecessors did the same thing.
clinton said, regarding her state department email practices, "my predecessors did the same thing." this is a chiefly because only one prior secretary of state regularly used email, colin powell. powell did use a personal email address for government business, however he did not use a private server kept at his home,...
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21,632
1
Video shows the aftermath of a mass shooting in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
July 4, 2022
facebook fact-checks;pennsylvania
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
A video on Facebook claimed to show the aftermath of a mass shooting in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  That’s not what happened. According to local officials, a fight broke out among the crowd, and someone shouted that there was a gun. This definitely caused a panic in the crowd, but there was no shooting. We rate this vi...
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video shows the aftermath of a mass shooting in harrisburg, pennsylvania.
a video on facebook claimed to show the aftermath of a mass shooting in harrisburg, pennsylvania.  thats not what happened. according to local officials, a fight broke out among the crowd, and someone shouted that there was a gun. this definitely caused a panic in the crowd, but there was no shooting. we rate this vid...
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5
He even supports putting a female inmate in shackles during childbirth.
October 16, 2018
criminal justice;voting record
andrew cuomo
Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, was elected to his first term as governor of New York in 2010.
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a campaign advertisement
Cuomo said Molinaro "supports putting a female inmate in shackles during childbirth." Molinaro was one of 21 Assembly members to vote against a bill that would prohibit the use of restraints on pregnant inmates held in local jails and state prisons during childbirth. We rate this .
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he even supports putting a female inmate in shackles during childbirth.
cuomo said molinaro "supports putting a female inmate in shackles during childbirth." molinaro was one of 21 assembly members to vote against a bill that would prohibit the use of restraints on pregnant inmates held in local jails and state prisons during childbirth. we rate this .
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1
Says a Roman statesman in 42 B.C. had a "warning about Trump" when he said 2,000 years ago that a nation "cannot survive treason from within.
April 29, 2019
fake news;history;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
Catherine Steel, professor of classics at the University of Glasgow, told PolitiFact she has not come across this quote in any of Cicero’s work. "I'm not aware that this is translation of any work of Cicero," Steel wrote in an email. "The idea of an internal threat does surface in his speeches against Catiline from 63 ...
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says a roman statesman in 42 b.c. had a "warning about trump" when he said 2,000 years ago that a nation "cannot survive treason from within.
catherine steel, professor of classics at the university of glasgow, told politifact she has not come across this quote in any of ciceros work. "i'm not aware that this is translation of any work of cicero," steel wrote in an email. "the idea of an internal threat does surface in his speeches against catiline from 63 b...
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10,174
1
The president and vice president can't be from the same state.
April 14, 2015
elections;legal issues;punditfact
lawrence o'donnell
Lawrence O'Donnell is the host of MSNBC’s The Last Word. He was formerly the chief of staff for both the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance and the Committee on Environment & Public Works in the 1990's. He is also an actor, and has been executive producer of the television shows The West Wing and Mister Sterling. O'Donne...
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a panel discussion on MSNBC's "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell"
O’Donnell said the president and vice president can't be from the same state. That’s , there is no law or regulation preventing a ticket from coming from the same state. All the Constitution does is prevent electors in the Electoral College from voting for a president and vice president who are both from their home sta...
0
the president and vice president can't be from the same state.
odonnell said the president and vice president can't be from the same state. thats , there is no law or regulation preventing a ticket from coming from the same state. all the constitution does is prevent electors in the electoral college from voting for a president and vice president who are both from their home state...
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1
You are three times more likely to be able to get a mortgage if you're a white applicant than if you're black or Hispanic, even if you have the same credentials.
February 18, 2016
financial regulation;housing;race and ethnicity
hillary clinton
Hillary Clinton was the 2016 Democratic nominee for president. She served as U.S. Secretary of State during the first four years of the Obama administration. She is formerly a U.S. senator from New York, first elected in 2000. She was a candidate for president in 2008. She previously served as first lady when her husba...
national
72
76
70
43
31
9
an MSNBC-Telemundo town hall
Clinton said, "You are three times more likely to be able to get a mortgage if you're a white applicant than if you're black or Hispanic, even if you have the same credentials." The Clinton campaign admits she misspoke. While there is of disparities in mortgage acceptance rates by race, Clinton flubbed a talking point...
0
you are three times more likely to be able to get a mortgage if you're a white applicant than if you're black or hispanic, even if you have the same credentials.
clinton said, "you are three times more likely to be able to get a mortgage if you're a white applicant than if you're black or hispanic, even if you have the same credentials." the clinton campaign admits she misspoke. while there is of disparities in mortgage acceptance rates by race, clinton flubbed a talking point...
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21,574
0
A doctor at the Mayo Clinic is misdiagnosing pregnancies of Trump supporters so they have abortions.
June 13, 2022
abortion;facebook fact-checks
young america's foundation
Young America’s Foundation is a conservative group that seeks to educate young people about individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values.
null
0
0
1
0
0
1
a post
An Instagram post that’s a screenshot of a tweet says a doctor at the Mayo Clinic is targeting Trump supporters for unnecesary abortions. The tweet originated in 2018. The Mayo Clinic said at that time there is no doctor by that name at the clinic and the information had come from a troll operating a parody account. T...
0
a doctor at the mayo clinic is misdiagnosing pregnancies of trump supporters so they have abortions.
an instagram post thats a screenshot of a tweet says a doctor at the mayo clinic is targeting trump supporters for unnecesary abortions. the tweet originated in 2018. the mayo clinic said at that time there is no doctor by that name at the clinic and the information had come from a troll operating a parody account. tw...
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17,713
4
Getting access to a gun in America is easier than adopting a dog or registering to vote.
December 13, 2019
legal issues;guns
chris taylor
Wisconsin state Rep. Chris Taylor, a Madison Democrat, was elected to the Assembly in a special election in August 2011. An attorney, she is the former public policy director of Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.
wisconsin
3
3
0
2
0
0
news release
But the picture is muddier when it comes to gun sales through licensed dealers.  In those cases, purchasers face a criminal background check -- which is more than what happens when you adopt a dog or register to vote. That leaves us with a statement that’s accurate but needs clarification or additional information. We...
1
getting access to a gun in america is easier than adopting a dog or registering to vote.
but the picture is muddier when it comes to gun sales through licensed dealers.  in those cases, purchasers face a criminal background check which is more than what happens when you adopt a dog or register to vote. that leaves us with a statement thats accurate but needs clarification or additional information. we ra...
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22,215
0
Rep. Tim Ryan "wanted to decriminalize fentanyl.
October 26, 2022
congress;drugs;elections
j.d. vance
J.D. Vance won the U.S. Senate race in Ohio in 2022. He has also worked as an investor, commentator, and bestselling author of Hillbilly Elegy. 
null
0
1
2
1
2
2
a tweet
Vance said Ryan "wanted to decriminalize fentanyl." Vance is referring to a pledge to reduce mass incarceration that Ryan signed during his 2019 bid for the Democratic presidential nomination.  Ryan doesn’t say anything about legalizing fentanyl. Ryan actually says the opposite.  In response to a question about his wil...
0
rep. tim ryan "wanted to decriminalize fentanyl.
vance said ryan "wanted to decriminalize fentanyl." vance is referring to a pledge to reduce mass incarceration that ryan signed during his 2019 bid for the democratic presidential nomination.  ryan doesnt say anything about legalizing fentanyl. ryan actually says the opposite.  in response to a question about his will...
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16,763
1
Says former Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko "actively worked for Secretary Clinton.
December 1, 2019
impeachment
john kennedy
John Kennedy is a Republican U.S. Senator from Louisiana.
national
0
0
0
0
1
0
an interview on NBC's Meet the Press
Kennedy said that former Ukraine President Poroshenko actively worked on behalf of Clinton. The publications he cited don’t back that up, nor does any of the other available . Poroshenko, and many other Ukrainian leaders, opposed Trump’s policies on Russia and its annexation of Crimea, and preferred Clinton’s tougher s...
0
says former ukraine president petro poroshenko "actively worked for secretary clinton.
kennedy said that former ukraine president poroshenko actively worked on behalf of clinton. the publications he cited dont back that up, nor does any of the other available . poroshenko, and many other ukrainian leaders, opposed trumps policies on russia and its annexation of crimea, and preferred clintons tougher stan...
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4,937
5
Tennessee's grocery tax is one of the highest in the nation.
November 15, 2011
taxes
tennessee democratic party
The Tennessee Democratic Party headquarters are in Nashville.
tennessee
2
2
1
1
1
0
introduction to online petition to lower state's grocery taxes
So, the national numbers back the Democrats' . Although the state provides a tax discount for qualified food purchases, Tennesseans still pay among the highest sales taxes on groceries. We rate the statement .
1
tennessee's grocery tax is one of the highest in the nation.
so, the national numbers back the democrats' . although the state provides a tax discount for qualified food purchases, tennesseans still pay among the highest sales taxes on groceries. we rate the statement .
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19,350
1
America has 133 million registered voters," but "159 million votes" were cast in the 2020 presidential election.
February 26, 2021
elections;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
null
24
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108
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1,410
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a viral image
Estimates made by experts quoted by the Associated Press ranged from 195 million to 215 million. Ballots cast and counted According to the United States Election Project, which is run by University of Florida political science professor Michael McDonald, 159,690,457 ballots were counted in the November election, includ...
0
america has 133 million registered voters," but "159 million votes" were cast in the 2020 presidential election.
estimates made by experts quoted by the associated press ranged from 195 million to 215 million. ballots cast and counted according to the united states election project, which is run by university of florida political science professor michael mcdonald, 159,690,457 ballots were counted in the november election, includ...
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18,107
3
Right now, we are about 4% behind the (census) response rate where we were in 2010. But for Black and Latino and Native American communities, they're behind by 10%.
July 23, 2020
census
stacey abrams
Stacey Abrams, a Democrat and national voting rights activist, is running for Georgia governor in 2022. She lost the Georgia governor's race in 2018. She is a former House Minority Leader for the Georgia General Assembly and State Representative for the 84th House District.
null
1
2
6
0
2
0
an MSNBC interview
Abrams’ staff said her point was that the national self-response rate was 4 percentage points behind the final self-response rate in 2010; and in 2020, Latino, Native American and Black communities’ self-response rates are 10 percentage points lower than in white communities. There is one metric that supports Abrams’ p...
1
right now, we are about 4 behind the census response rate where we were in 2010. but for black and latino and native american communities, they're behind by 10.
abrams staff said her point was that the national selfresponse rate was 4 percentage points behind the final selfresponse rate in 2010 and in 2020, latino, native american and black communities selfresponse rates are 10 percentage points lower than in white communities. there is one metric that supports abrams point th...
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10,198
1
I can tell you with certainty (cap and trade) would have a devastating impact on our economy.
April 19, 2015
cap and trade;climate change
marco rubio
Marco Rubio, a U.S. senator from Florida, was a candidate for president of the United States in 2016 and then dropped out and won re-election to the Senate. He was first elected to the Senate in 2010 and took office Jan. 5, 2011. Rubio served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2008 and is a former Spe...
national
21
38
35
41
30
5
an interview on CBS' Face the Nation
Rubio said, "I can tell you with certainty (cap and trade) would have a devastating impact on our economy." Existing cap-and-trade programs have not proven to be "devastating" in their economic impact. While estimates for proposed programs vary, most experts and analysts have found modest potential  impact on the econo...
0
i can tell you with certainty cap and trade would have a devastating impact on our economy.
rubio said, "i can tell you with certainty cap and trade would have a devastating impact on our economy." existing capandtrade programs have not proven to be "devastating" in their economic impact. while estimates for proposed programs vary, most experts and analysts have found modest potential  impact on the economy s...
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22,640
4
Canada is to thank for American football.
February 12, 2023
history;sports
dave grohl
Dave Grohl is an American musician. He is the founder and frontman of the rock band Foo Fighters.
national
0
1
0
0
0
0
a Super Bowl ad
Grohl said in a Super Bowl ad that Canada invented football. This is largely accurate.  American football has gone through several changes over its history, but historians note that it was first introduced in the U.S. by Montreal-based McGill University in 1874. The NFL also confirmed the ad’s before it ran.   We rate...
1
canada is to thank for american football.
grohl said in a super bowl ad that canada invented football. this is largely accurate.  american football has gone through several changes over its history, but historians note that it was first introduced in the u.s. by montrealbased mcgill university in 1874. the nfl also confirmed the ads before it ran.   we rate t...
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4,909
1
Says proposal to boost teacher pension fund "puts no mandate on local government.
December 19, 2011
city budget;county budget;education;pensions;state budget
bob mcdonnell
Bob McDonnell is the Republican governor of Virginia until January 2014. McDonnell was elected over Democratic state Sen. Creigh Deeds. McDonnell previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1992 to 2006 and as state Attorney General from 2006 to 2009. McDonnell graduated from the University of Nortre Da...
virginia
8
6
7
6
5
3
a speech
The governor and his finance secretary justify the statement by noting teachers are local employees and, as such, it is up to localities to pay for the bulk of their retirement costs. But the simple fact is that the General Assembly sets the rates localities pay into the state pension for teachers. If lawmakers adopt M...
0
says proposal to boost teacher pension fund "puts no mandate on local government.
the governor and his finance secretary justify the statement by noting teachers are local employees and, as such, it is up to localities to pay for the bulk of their retirement costs. but the simple fact is that the general assembly sets the rates localities pay into the state pension for teachers. if lawmakers adopt m...
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3,115
4
Sunday liquor sales could generate $3.4 million to $4.8 million a year in additional sales tax revenue for Georgia.
February 14, 2011
alcohol
distilled spirits council of the united states
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States is a Washington, D.C.-based group that says it represents many of America's leading liquor distillers.
georgia
0
1
0
0
0
0
an op-ed
Some reports show a 5 to 7 percent increase in liquor sales is within the range of possibility, but Stehr believes it would likely be a bit lower. Other states, like Texas, also use lower estimates. With that caveat, we’ll be cautious about the council’s estimate that ending the takeout ban will result in an annual inc...
1
sunday liquor sales could generate 3.4 million to 4.8 million a year in additional sales tax revenue for georgia.
some reports show a 5 to 7 percent increase in liquor sales is within the range of possibility, but stehr believes it would likely be a bit lower. other states, like texas, also use lower estimates. with that caveat, well be cautious about the councils estimate that ending the takeout ban will result in an annual incre...
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23,194
1
The five people aboard the Titan submersible "have been found dead.
June 21, 2023
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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50
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570
a Facebook post
The Titan, which on June 18 was en route to visit the wreckage of the Titanic, has not been found. Searches for the missing submersible were still underway June 22.  It’s believed to have started its deep-sea dive with about a 96-hour air supply, The New York Times reported . That’s enough to last until the morning of...
0
the five people aboard the titan submersible "have been found dead.
the titan, which on june 18 was en route to visit the wreckage of the titanic, has not been found. searches for the missing submersible were still underway june 22.  its believed to have started its deepsea dive with about a 96hour air supply, the new york times reported . thats enough to last until the morning of jun...
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1
San Antonio has seen "67% growth" in water customers "in the last 25 years, 0% more water used.
September 20, 2013
city budget;city government;water
robert puente
Robert Puente, president and CEO of San Antonio's city-owned water utility, the San Antonio Water System, was a Democratic state representative first elected in 1991. As a House member, he chaired the House Natural Resources Committee, according to his biography on saws.org.  
texas
0
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0
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1
0
a Texas Tribune Festival panel discussion
Puente said San Antonio has seen "67 percent growth in the last 25 years, 0 percent more water used." Those are cherry-picked, out-of-date stats, vintage 1984-2009. Up-to-date figures available when Puente spoke, covering 1986-2011, show that as the population served grew 52 percent, water usage increased 21 percent. S...
0
san antonio has seen "67 growth" in water customers "in the last 25 years, 0 more water used.
puente said san antonio has seen "67 percent growth in the last 25 years, 0 percent more water used." those are cherrypicked, outofdate stats, vintage 19842009. uptodate figures available when puente spoke, covering 19862011, show that as the population served grew 52 percent, water usage increased 21 percent. san anto...
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1
This video shows "Russian war in Ukraine.
March 7, 2022
facebook fact-checks;ukraine;russia
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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a Facebook post
It’s a training range where Marines can practice air support exercises.  Capt. Ryan Bruce with the Marine Corps confirmed that the footage in the Facebook post shows Yodaville, but he said he didn’t know when it is from. We found what appears to be some of the video in this 2015 post on Military.com. The description s...
0
this video shows "russian war in ukraine.
its a training range where marines can practice air support exercises.  capt. ryan bruce with the marine corps confirmed that the footage in the facebook post shows yodaville, but he said he didnt know when it is from. we found what appears to be some of the video in this 2015 post on military.com. the description say...
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2
Says "any attempt to try to compare" the Massachusetts health care law with the federal health care law is "completely, intellectually dishonest. Governor Romney did not raise one tax in doing what he did.
October 11, 2011
health care
chris christie
Chris Christie announced June 6, 2023 that he is running for the Republican nomination for president. Christie was the governor of New Jersey and a candidate for the Republican nomination for president in 2016. As governor, Christie won office in 2010 and was re-elected in 2014. Prior to that, he was U.S. Attorney for ...
new jersey
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a news conference with Mitt Romney
Christie dismissed comparisons between the federal health care law and the Massachusetts health insurance reform as "completely, intellectually dishonest," saying the state plan "did not raise one tax." The state reform did not include tax increases, but it includes several core elements similar to those in the nationa...
0
says "any attempt to try to compare" the massachusetts health care law with the federal health care law is "completely, intellectually dishonest. governor romney did not raise one tax in doing what he did.
christie dismissed comparisons between the federal health care law and the massachusetts health insurance reform as "completely, intellectually dishonest," saying the state plan "did not raise one tax." the state reform did not include tax increases, but it includes several core elements similar to those in the nationa...
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0
Democrats "booed families of children murdered by MS13.
January 30, 2018
immigration;congress;fake news;crime;punditfact
csc mediagroup.usa
CSC Mediagroup.USA is a website that says it posts news from a conservative perspective.
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a headline
CSC Mediagroup. USA’s disclaimer proclaims that it isn’t news and that it publishes news from a conservative perspective that the mainstream media ignores. However, in this case it’s headline is . We found no that Democrats "booed families of children murdered by MS13" -- instead they booed other comments Trump made ...
0
democrats "booed families of children murdered by ms13.
csc mediagroup. usas disclaimer proclaims that it isnt news and that it publishes news from a conservative perspective that the mainstream media ignores. however, in this case its headline is . we found no that democrats "booed families of children murdered by ms13" instead they booed other comments trump made about...
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5,208
5
Says he "cut taxes by more than $600 million" when he was governor.
February 23, 2012
state budget;taxes
george allen
George Allen was a U.S. senator from 2001-2007. He was governor of Virginia from 1994-1998.
virginia
8
4
3
2
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1
an op-ed
Our ruling: George Allen said more than $600 million in taxes were cut during his governorship. We came up with $676.1 million in cuts, although we should point out that some of these reductions took place over six years. Allen, however, never qualified the time period for the tax cuts. And he arguably could have added...
1
says he "cut taxes by more than 600 million" when he was governor.
our ruling george allen said more than 600 million in taxes were cut during his governorship. we came up with 676.1 million in cuts, although we should point out that some of these reductions took place over six years. allen, however, never qualified the time period for the tax cuts. and he arguably could have added ot...
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18,136
1
Israel dropped a tactical nuclear weapon on the port of Beirut.
August 5, 2020
israel;facebook fact-checks
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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an article
Veterans Today claimed Israel dropped a nuclear weapon on the port of Beirut on Aug. 4. There is no to support that.  Lebanese officials believe a combination of fireworks and ammonium nitrate caused the explosion in Beirut, a hypothesis that experts and eyewitness videos back up. The characteristics of a nuclear blas...
0
israel dropped a tactical nuclear weapon on the port of beirut.
veterans today claimed israel dropped a nuclear weapon on the port of beirut on aug. 4. there is no to support that.  lebanese officials believe a combination of fireworks and ammonium nitrate caused the explosion in beirut, a hypothesis that experts and eyewitness videos back up. the characteristics of a nuclear blas...
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11,009
4
In 2008, Maggie Hassan voted against legislation to "prevent sanctuary cities in New Hampshire.
October 21, 2015
immigration;voting record
jennifer horn
Jennifer Horn, the chairman of the Republican Party of New Hampshire, is a two-time challenger for the New Hampshire's 2nd congressional district. She won the Republican nomination in 2008, but eventually lost to Paul Hodes in the general election. In 2010, she lost to Charles Bass in the Republican primary. Horn lives...
new hampshire
0
1
1
2
0
0
a memo
The New Hampshire Republican Party said that Maggie Hassan, as a state senator, "voted to kill legislation that would have blocked any effort to promote sanctuary city policies in New Hampshire." Hassan did vote against a 2008 bill that would have prohibited New Hampshire from serving as a "sanctuary for illegal aliens...
1
in 2008, maggie hassan voted against legislation to "prevent sanctuary cities in new hampshire.
the new hampshire republican party said that maggie hassan, as a state senator, "voted to kill legislation that would have blocked any effort to promote sanctuary city policies in new hampshire." hassan did vote against a 2008 bill that would have prohibited new hampshire from serving as a "sanctuary for illegal aliens...
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3,483
0
Says the hospital listed on Barack Obama's just-publicized long-form birth certificate denies the president was born there.
April 27, 2011
obama birth certificate
leo berman
Leo Berman is a state representative from Tyler.
texas
0
0
0
0
2
1
a Texas Tribune article
So far as we can tell, Kapiolani hasn’t confirmed that Obama was born there, citing federal privacy law that prevents it from doing so. But we found no record that the hospital has ever denied it, as Berman claims. Nor did the lawmaker provide of such. We have a rating for such statements. !
0
says the hospital listed on barack obama's justpublicized longform birth certificate denies the president was born there.
so far as we can tell, kapiolani hasnt confirmed that obama was born there, citing federal privacy law that prevents it from doing so. but we found no record that the hospital has ever denied it, as berman claims. nor did the lawmaker provide of such. we have a rating for such statements. !
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11,705
5
The city of Clarkston "can't decriminalize marijuana. Only state legislators and Congress can do that.
April 26, 2016
drugs
vernon keenan
Head of the GBI. Georgia's top cop.
georgia
1
0
0
0
0
0
Newspaper interview
Only state legislators and Congress can do that." Keenan  is correct on that point -- even the mayor of Clarkston agrees with him. Clarkston can change its pot ordinance, and it can instruct its police officers to make pot enforcement a low-level priority. This, however, would not preclude the district attorney from br...
1
the city of clarkston "can't decriminalize marijuana. only state legislators and congress can do that.
only state legislators and congress can do that." keenan  is correct on that point even the mayor of clarkston agrees with him. clarkston can change its pot ordinance, and it can instruct its police officers to make pot enforcement a lowlevel priority. this, however, would not preclude the district attorney from bring...
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6,207
3
Under the "Obama economy ... utility bills are higher.
August 30, 2012
economy
mitt romney
Mitt Romney is a U.S. senator from Utah. He ran for president in 2012 as the Republican nominee, losing to incumbent President Barack Obama. Prior to that, Romney served one term as governor of Massachusetts, elected to the post in 2002. He was born in 1947 in Michigan, where his father was governor from 1963 to 1969. ...
national
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Tampa
Romney said that under the "Obama economy ... utility bills are higher." Under Obama, electricity, heating oil, propane and water-sewer-trash prices did rise, as Romney indicated. But natural gas and telephone prices fell. It's important to note the phenomenon is not unique to Obama. In the comparable three years of th...
1
under the "obama economy ... utility bills are higher.
romney said that under the "obama economy ... utility bills are higher." under obama, electricity, heating oil, propane and watersewertrash prices did rise, as romney indicated. but natural gas and telephone prices fell. it's important to note the phenomenon is not unique to obama. in the comparable three years of the ...
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11,520
2
Says his free public university tuition program "is paid for … by a tax on Wall Street's speculation.
March 30, 2016
education
bernie sanders
Bernie Sanders is a senator from Vermont. Sanders was first elected to the Senate in 2007 and was re-elected in 2012 and 2018. The senator also ran an unsuccessful presidential campaign in 2016, losing the Democratic primary to Hillary Clinton. From 1991 until 2007, he was the representative of Vermont’s At-Large Distr...
national
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a CNN interview
Sanders said his free public university tuition program "is paid for… by a tax on Wall Street's speculation." Sanders’ $75 billion proposal is a federal matching program, meaning the Wall Street speculation tax would cover two-thirds of the costs. States would be required to pick up the tab for the remaining one-third....
0
says his free public university tuition program "is paid for by a tax on wall street's speculation.
sanders said his free public university tuition program "is paid for by a tax on wall street's speculation." sanders 75 billion proposal is a federal matching program, meaning the wall street speculation tax would cover twothirds of the costs. states would be required to pick up the tab for the remaining onethird. ther...
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Why are Muslim armies so useless against ISIS? ... There are 20,000 or 30,000 (ISIS fighters). The countries surrounding ISIS have armies totaling 5 million people.
February 10, 2016
iraq;foreign policy;military;terrorism;punditfact
bill maher
Bill Maher is a comedian and host of HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. He also works as a comedian and actor.
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1
5
1
0
3
0
The Hollywood Reporter
Maher said, "There are 20,000 or 30,000 (ISIS fighters). The countries surrounding ISIS have armies totaling 5 million people." Maher based his ISIS estimate on a widely reported estimate, though the White House has downgraded the official estimate a bit. It’s Maher’s tally of surrounding armies that needs more explana...
1
why are muslim armies so useless against isis? ... there are 20,000 or 30,000 isis fighters. the countries surrounding isis have armies totaling 5 million people.
maher said, "there are 20,000 or 30,000 isis fighters. the countries surrounding isis have armies totaling 5 million people." maher based his isis estimate on a widely reported estimate, though the white house has downgraded the official estimate a bit. its mahers tally of surrounding armies that needs more explanation...
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2
As state Commerce secretary, Mary Burke drafted, sponsored and promoted "budgets that raised taxes by billions, created high structural deficits and raided funds to finance huge spending hikes.
February 10, 2014
state budget;taxes
republican party of wisconsin
The Wisconsin Republican Party works to elect Republicans to state and federal offices and advance the GOP agenda.
wisconsin
0
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a press release
There are accurate elements here but some critical facts are ignored or misstated. Burke had a hand in budgeting, as any cabinet member would, and lauded two Doyle budgets, which did indeed leave high structural deficits and bust into segregated funds. But it’s a big overstatement to say she "drafted" two overall state...
0
as state commerce secretary, mary burke drafted, sponsored and promoted "budgets that raised taxes by billions, created high structural deficits and raided funds to finance huge spending hikes.
there are accurate elements here but some critical facts are ignored or misstated. burke had a hand in budgeting, as any cabinet member would, and lauded two doyle budgets, which did indeed leave high structural deficits and bust into segregated funds. but its a big overstatement to say she "drafted" two overall state ...
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5
Vietnamese is the third most commonly spoken language in Texas.
May 23, 2016
population;states
john cornyn
John Cornyn is a U.S. senator from Texas, former Texas attorney general and former justice on the Texas Supreme Court. He earlier served as a Bexar County state district judge.
texas
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4
10
6
6
1
Senate floor remarks
Cornyn said Vietnamese is the third-most-spoken language in Texas. Survey data supports this though English or Spanish is spoken by far more residents. We rate the . – The statement is accurate and there’s nothing significant missing. Click here for more on the six PolitiFact ratings and how we select facts to check...
1
vietnamese is the third most commonly spoken language in texas.
cornyn said vietnamese is the thirdmostspoken language in texas. survey data supports this though english or spanish is spoken by far more residents. we rate the . the statement is accurate and theres nothing significant missing. click here for more on the six politifact ratings and how we select facts to check.
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(President Barack Obama gave) half a billion in taxpayer money to help his friends at Solyndra, a business the White House knew was on the path to bankruptcy.
November 2, 2011
campaign finance;corporations;energy;ethics;jobs;stimulus
americans for prosperity
Americans for Prosperity is a conservative group advocates for limited government, free markets and fiscal and regulatory restraint.
florida
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Solyndra's story is unfinished. FBI and congressional investigations continue, and more information about the loan guarantee program may yet come to light.  The TV ad says "(President Barack Obama gave) half a billion in taxpayer money to help his friends at Solyndra, a business the White House knew was on the path to ...
0
president barack obama gave half a billion in taxpayer money to help his friends at solyndra, a business the white house knew was on the path to bankruptcy.
solyndra's story is unfinished. fbi and congressional investigations continue, and more information about the loan guarantee program may yet come to light.  the tv ad says "president barack obama gave half a billion in taxpayer money to help his friends at solyndra, a business the white house knew was on the path to ba...
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Human traffickers are putting toxin-laced tissues on gas pumps and door handles, then waiting for potential victims to pass out.
December 12, 2022
crime;facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
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an Instagram post
An Instagram video claims that human traffickers are placing tissues laden with toxins on gas pumps and car door handles in attempts to kidnap victims. While there have been incidents in which people reported seeing or coming in contact with tissues being placed on gas tanks or car door handles, experts in human traffi...
0
human traffickers are putting toxinlaced tissues on gas pumps and door handles, then waiting for potential victims to pass out.
an instagram video claims that human traffickers are placing tissues laden with toxins on gas pumps and car door handles in attempts to kidnap victims. while there have been incidents in which people reported seeing or coming in contact with tissues being placed on gas tanks or car door handles, experts in human traffi...
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4
One out of every four students fails to earn a high school diploma. In our major cities across America, half of our kids don't graduate.
December 4, 2012
children;education;poverty
paul ryan
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R.-Wis., became Speaker of the House in 2015 and served until his retirement in January 2019. Ryan was elected to represent southern Wisconsin in Congress in 1998 and for part of his tenure chaired the House Budget Committee. He was Mitt Romney's vice-presidential running mate in the 2012 president...
wisconsin
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a speech
Spokesmen for the Alliance for Excellent Education , which is a partner of the Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University; and the Council of the Great City Schools , which represents Milwaukee and 66 other large-city public school districts, said the two sources cited by Ryan are the best and most recent av...
1
one out of every four students fails to earn a high school diploma. in our major cities across america, half of our kids don't graduate.
spokesmen for the alliance for excellent education , which is a partner of the everyone graduates center at johns hopkins university and the council of the great city schools , which represents milwaukee and 66 other largecity public school districts, said the two sources cited by ryan are the best and most recent avai...
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16,291
1
Soccer players on the U.S. women's national team "stomped" on the American flag.
July 8, 2019
patriotism;sports;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
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570
a Facebook post
Kelley got it before they could. I won’t pretend to see something to make liberals look bad. I don’t have too (sic). They do enough obvious stuff." We rate this Facebook post as .
0
soccer players on the u.s. women's national team "stomped" on the american flag.
kelley got it before they could. i wont pretend to see something to make liberals look bad. i dont have too sic. they do enough obvious stuff." we rate this facebook post as .
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3
The startup rate of Hispanic businesses is three times the national rate.
August 10, 2014
immigration;small business
libre initiative
The LIBRE Initiative is a conservative grassroots organization that targets Hispanic voters. It is a a 501(c)4 nonprofit and has ties to the Koch brothers.
national
0
1
1
0
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a Facebook post
The Libre Initiative said, "The startup rate of Hispanic businesses is three times the national rate." We found data that showed the number of Hispanic-owned businesses growing at three times the national rate between 1997 and 2002. However, more recent data shows a growth rate of Hispanic-owned businesses that’s close...
1
the startup rate of hispanic businesses is three times the national rate.
the libre initiative said, "the startup rate of hispanic businesses is three times the national rate." we found data that showed the number of hispanicowned businesses growing at three times the national rate between 1997 and 2002. however, more recent data shows a growth rate of hispanicowned businesses thats closer t...
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19,780
0
Arizona ballots were shredded and burned in a chicken farm fire.
May 20, 2021
elections;fires;facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
arizona
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an Instagram post
An Instagram post claimed that Arizona ballots were shredded and burned in a fire at a Maricopa County official's family chicken farm. A fire did break out in March at a family chicken farm connected to an elected official on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. But an investigation by the Maricopa County Sheriff’...
0
arizona ballots were shredded and burned in a chicken farm fire.
an instagram post claimed that arizona ballots were shredded and burned in a fire at a maricopa county official's family chicken farm. a fire did break out in march at a family chicken farm connected to an elected official on the maricopa county board of supervisors. but an investigation by the maricopa county sheriffs...
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3
The Obama administration "raised discretionary spending by 24 percent from President George W. Bush's last full-year budget and will run up more debt by October than Bush did in eight years.
January 10, 2010
federal budget;stimulus
karl rove
Karl Rove is a former senior adviser and deputy chief of staff to President George W. Bush. He has worked as a commentator and political analyst for Fox News.
national
0
8
2
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0
the Washington Post
If, for example, Obama thinks the prescription drug benefits in Medicare are unaffordable, he should try to repeal them, Riedl said. If he thinks the Bush tax cuts were , try to roll them back. Any way you slice the numbers, spending is on the rise. Our biggest problem with Rove's statement is that he credits all of th...
1
the obama administration "raised discretionary spending by 24 percent from president george w. bush's last fullyear budget and will run up more debt by october than bush did in eight years.
if, for example, obama thinks the prescription drug benefits in medicare are unaffordable, he should try to repeal them, riedl said. if he thinks the bush tax cuts were , try to roll them back. any way you slice the numbers, spending is on the rise. our biggest problem with rove's statement is that he credits all of th...
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14,291
2
Says he has a plan for "$1 billion in tax relief for Illinois.
February 15, 2018
taxes
bruce rauner
Bruce Rauner was elected governor of Illinois in 2014. He became the first Republican governor in the state in 12 years upon his inauguration in January 2015. The gubernatorial campaign was Rauner's first foray into politics. He previously had been a principal at the private equity firm GTCR in Chicago.
illinois
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4
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a campaign ad
Rauner says he has a plan for "$1 billion in tax relief for Illinois" tied to a pension overhaul. But that statement is suspect on multiple levels — even for a campaign commercial. There is no actual plan to examine. The "plan" consists of brief mentions in a more than 550-page budget proposal and a few lines in a spee...
0
says he has a plan for "1 billion in tax relief for illinois.
rauner says he has a plan for "1 billion in tax relief for illinois" tied to a pension overhaul. but that statement is suspect on multiple levels  even for a campaign commercial. there is no actual plan to examine. the "plan" consists of brief mentions in a more than 550page budget proposal and a few lines in a speech,...
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2
After Russia went to war with Georgia in 2008, the U.S. sent a "very strong message" to Vladimir Putin by sending "warships to the Black Sea" and airlifting "combat troops that Georgia had in Afghanistan" back to Georgia.
March 16, 2014
history;foreign policy;military;punditfact
karl rove
Karl Rove is a former senior adviser and deputy chief of staff to President George W. Bush. He has worked as a commentator and political analyst for Fox News.
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2
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an interview on "Fox News Sunday"
Rove said that after Russia went to war with Georgia in 2008, the U.S. sent a "very strong message" to Putin by sending "warships to the Black Sea" and airlifting "the combat troops that Georgia had in Afghanistan" back to Georgia. In reality, the military message sent by the warship movements was deliberately fuzzed b...
0
after russia went to war with georgia in 2008, the u.s. sent a "very strong message" to vladimir putin by sending "warships to the black sea" and airlifting "combat troops that georgia had in afghanistan" back to georgia.
rove said that after russia went to war with georgia in 2008, the u.s. sent a "very strong message" to putin by sending "warships to the black sea" and airlifting "the combat troops that georgia had in afghanistan" back to georgia. in reality, the military message sent by the warship movements was deliberately fuzzed b...
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10,507
5
The actual deportations from the interior of the country are way down" under President Obama.
July 5, 2015
immigration
bob goodlatte
Bob Goodlatte, a Republican, was first elected to Congress in 1993. He represents Virginia's 6th District, centered in Roanoke. He is currently the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the vice chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. Goodlatte earned a law degree from Washington and Lee University Schoo...
virginia
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an interview
Goodlatte said deportations are "way down" under Obama. The figures he cites show a significant drop during Obama’s term, a trend confirmed by several by immigration analysts we interviewed. We rate his statement .
1
the actual deportations from the interior of the country are way down" under president obama.
goodlatte said deportations are "way down" under obama. the figures he cites show a significant drop during obamas term, a trend confirmed by several by immigration analysts we interviewed. we rate his statement .
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0
The inauguration of Donald Trump "will be the first one that I miss since I've been in Congress.
January 14, 2017
candidate biography
john lewis
Civil Rights icon John Lewis represents Georgia's 5th Congressional District. He was the recipient of the presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, in February 2011.  Lewis is the oldest surviving keynote speaker of the 1963 March on Washington.  
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an interview with NBC's 'Meet the Press'
Lewis said that Trump’s inauguration "will be the first one that I miss since I've been in Congress." That’s : Lewis also boycotted the first inauguration of George W. Bush, a decision confirmed both by contemporary news reports and Lewis’ own office. He made this comment to demonstrate the intensity of his opposition ...
0
the inauguration of donald trump "will be the first one that i miss since i've been in congress.
lewis said that trumps inauguration "will be the first one that i miss since i've been in congress." thats lewis also boycotted the first inauguration of george w. bush, a decision confirmed both by contemporary news reports and lewis own office. he made this comment to demonstrate the intensity of his opposition to t...
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3
Rick Scott has paid down our debt by about $2 billion. Charlie Crist's debt went up about $5 billion.
April 14, 2013
debt
lenny curry
Lenny Curry is chairman of the Republican Party of Florida. His current term expires in January 2013.
florida
1
0
2
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an interview with Central Florida News 13
Curry is broadly correct: State debt increased under Crist and has decreased under Scott. But the numbers he uses are not accurate if you consider the budget years over which Crist could have exerted any control. Moreover, some bonds Florida issued were to pay for programs in the works before Crist took over, and the L...
1
rick scott has paid down our debt by about 2 billion. charlie crist's debt went up about 5 billion.
curry is broadly correct state debt increased under crist and has decreased under scott. but the numbers he uses are not accurate if you consider the budget years over which crist could have exerted any control. moreover, some bonds florida issued were to pay for programs in the works before crist took over, and the le...
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10,219
2
We spent twice as much per capita for health care in this country as the next closest nation.
April 6, 2015
health care
ben carson
Dr. Ben Carson is President Donald Trump's secretary for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A retired pediatric neurosurgeon, Carson ran as a Republican for president in 2016. He owns homes in West Palm Beach and Maryland.
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Carson said: "We spent twice as much per capita for health care in this country as the next closest nation." Carson’s numbers are off. Spending in the United States is about 1.4 times the next-highest nation, and it’s about 1.7 times the average of the nations that rank second through ninth in spending — the group Cars...
0
we spent twice as much per capita for health care in this country as the next closest nation.
carson said "we spent twice as much per capita for health care in this country as the next closest nation." carsons numbers are off. spending in the united states is about 1.4 times the nexthighest nation, and its about 1.7 times the average of the nations that rank second through ninth in spending  the group carsons s...
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5
Like Marco Rubio, Sen. Barack Obama had "one of the worst attendance records in the Senate.
March 1, 2016
candidate biography;congress;history;foreign policy;negative campaigning;voting record;florida
right to rise
Right to Rise is a super PAC supporting 2016 Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush.
national
1
0
1
0
0
0
a television ad
Right to Rise USA said that both Rubio and Obama had "one of the worst attendance records in the Senate." The data show that both missed a lot of votes while running for president. Rubio started skipping votes a lot earlier than Obama did, but at this stage of the campaign, Rubio has missed more votes than any other se...
1
like marco rubio, sen. barack obama had "one of the worst attendance records in the senate.
right to rise usa said that both rubio and obama had "one of the worst attendance records in the senate." the data show that both missed a lot of votes while running for president. rubio started skipping votes a lot earlier than obama did, but at this stage of the campaign, rubio has missed more votes than any other se...
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They put" monkeypox in the water in Atlanta.
August 9, 2022
public health;facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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a Facebook post
"Recent data suggest that the DNA of monkeypox can also be detected in a variety of bodily fluids from those infected," the publication says. "That includes respiratory and nasal secretions, spit, urine, feces and semen — meaning a flushed tissue from someone with monkeypox can register the virus in wastewater." Even s...
0
they put" monkeypox in the water in atlanta.
"recent data suggest that the dna of monkeypox can also be detected in a variety of bodily fluids from those infected," the publication says. "that includes respiratory and nasal secretions, spit, urine, feces and semen  meaning a flushed tissue from someone with monkeypox can register the virus in wastewater." even so...
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11,371
3
Says Bernie Sanders "was against the auto bailout" and "voted against the money that ended up saving the auto industry.
March 6, 2016
congress;financial regulation;voting record
hillary clinton
Hillary Clinton was the 2016 Democratic nominee for president. She served as U.S. Secretary of State during the first four years of the Obama administration. She is formerly a U.S. senator from New York, first elected in 2000. She was a candidate for president in 2008. She previously served as first lady when her husba...
national
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Flint
Clinton said Sanders "was against the auto bailout" and "voted against the money that ended up saving the auto industry." Sanders did vote against a set of funds that financed most of the auto bailout — though the funds’ primary purpose was bailing out Wall Street firms, which Sanders strongly opposed. The , though, le...
1
says bernie sanders "was against the auto bailout" and "voted against the money that ended up saving the auto industry.
clinton said sanders "was against the auto bailout" and "voted against the money that ended up saving the auto industry." sanders did vote against a set of funds that financed most of the auto bailout though the funds primary purpose was bailing out wall street firms, which sanders strongly opposed. the , though, leav...
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12,565
3
Says Marco Rubio "opposes immigration reform. Worse, Rubio supports Donald Trump. His plan would deport 800,000 children, destroying families.
October 10, 2016
immigration
patrick murphy
Patrick Murphy won his first seat in 2012 for the U.S. House of Representatives representing District 18 in Florida. Murphy lost a U.S. Senate race against Marco Rubio in 2016. 
florida
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a TV ad
The ad says Rubio "opposes immigration reform. Worse, Rubio supports Donald Trump. His plan would deport 800,000 children, destroying families." Murphy is pushing Rubio's position too far when he says Rubio opposes immigration reform. After a comprehensive bill with a path to citizenship failed in 2013, Rubio called fo...
1
says marco rubio "opposes immigration reform. worse, rubio supports donald trump. his plan would deport 800,000 children, destroying families.
the ad says rubio "opposes immigration reform. worse, rubio supports donald trump. his plan would deport 800,000 children, destroying families." murphy is pushing rubio's position too far when he says rubio opposes immigration reform. after a comprehensive bill with a path to citizenship failed in 2013, rubio called fo...
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20,005
1
Photo shows an electric car charging station that uses "12 gallons of diesel fuel per hour, and it takes three hours to fully charge a car to get 200 miles. That's 36 gallons for 200 miles. 5.6 mpg.
July 11, 2021
environment;transportation;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
A Facebook post claims an electric car charging station in Texas runs on a diesel generator and that a car has to charge for three hours and use 12 gallons of diesel fuel to travel 200 miles.  The company that owns the charging station pictured in the post says the station is connected to an electrical grid and does no...
0
photo shows an electric car charging station that uses "12 gallons of diesel fuel per hour, and it takes three hours to fully charge a car to get 200 miles. that's 36 gallons for 200 miles. 5.6 mpg.
a facebook post claims an electric car charging station in texas runs on a diesel generator and that a car has to charge for three hours and use 12 gallons of diesel fuel to travel 200 miles.  the company that owns the charging station pictured in the post says the station is connected to an electrical grid and does no...
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5
Under Gov. Kasich, Ohio wages have increased by $10.3 billion.
March 15, 2013
economy;jobs
john kasich
John Kasich is the governor of Ohio. A Republican and a former congressman, he defeated Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland in 2010 and was reelected in 2014. He ran for president in 2016.
ohio
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a tweet
The link to the photo with the words "Under Gov. Kasich. . .," however, seemed clearly designed to attribute the wage growth to Kasich. Still, we have previously found that Kasich can certainly lay to having kept some jobs here and attracted new ones. The numbers back up his statement. We rate it as .
1
under gov. kasich, ohio wages have increased by 10.3 billion.
the link to the photo with the words "under gov. kasich. . .," however, seemed clearly designed to attribute the wage growth to kasich. still, we have previously found that kasich can certainly lay to having kept some jobs here and attracted new ones. the numbers back up his statement. we rate it as .
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1
An amendment to the House health reform bill "puts new restrictions on women's access to abortion coverage in the private health insurance market even when they would pay premiums with their own money.
November 7, 2009
abortion;health care
nita lowey
Nita Lowey is a Democratic member of the House of Representatives from New York.
national
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0
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0
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a speech on the House floor
But Lowey is on two points. First, she suggests the amendment applies to everyone in the private insurance market when it just applies to those in the health care exchange. Second, her statement that the restrictions would affect women "even when they would pay premiums with their own money" is . In fact, women on the...
0
an amendment to the house health reform bill "puts new restrictions on women's access to abortion coverage in the private health insurance market even when they would pay premiums with their own money.
but lowey is on two points. first, she suggests the amendment applies to everyone in the private insurance market when it just applies to those in the health care exchange. second, her statement that the restrictions would affect women "even when they would pay premiums with their own money" is . in fact, women on the...
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1,609
2
Currently we have some 40-45% of Americans who are not paying any taxes.
April 26, 2010
taxes
allen west
Allen West announced in July 2021 that he is running for the Republican primary for Texas governor. He served for about a year as chairman of the Texas Republican Party, stepping down in June 2021. West represented Florida's 22nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013. Lieutenant ...
florida
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1
3
6
10
4
a statement on his campaign website
If West meant to say 40 to 45 percent of Americans don't pay "federal income taxes," he could have been more specific. As it is currently worded, the sentence is not specific and can lead people to believe he was referring to all types of taxes. So for the lack of important context, we rate this . Editor's note: This ...
0
currently we have some 4045 of americans who are not paying any taxes.
if west meant to say 40 to 45 percent of americans don't pay "federal income taxes," he could have been more specific. as it is currently worded, the sentence is not specific and can lead people to believe he was referring to all types of taxes. so for the lack of important context, we rate this . editor's note this s...
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3,330
2
Public sentiment in favor of collective bargaining and in favor of the unions has actually gone up as these governors, I think, have overreached and gone too far and tried to destroy the labor movement.
March 20, 2011
labor;polls and public opinion;unions;workers
george nee
George Nee has been president of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO since September 2009.
rhode island
0
0
1
2
0
0
a television interview
And the public supports the unions’ rights to collective bargaining. Nee seems to be right that public sentiment favors the unions in the Wisconsin battle. And there is that support for unions grew from 2009 to 2010. But Nee overreached when he said support has grown as a result of the Wisconsin battle. We rule his st...
0
public sentiment in favor of collective bargaining and in favor of the unions has actually gone up as these governors, i think, have overreached and gone too far and tried to destroy the labor movement.
and the public supports the unions rights to collective bargaining. nee seems to be right that public sentiment favors the unions in the wisconsin battle. and there is that support for unions grew from 2009 to 2010. but nee overreached when he said support has grown as a result of the wisconsin battle. we rule his sta...
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1
In an interview with the Chicago Tribune's Editorial Board, Comptroller Leslie Munger says that in order to balance a budget, the state would have to 'cut social services completely.'
August 25, 2016
elections;state budget
seiu healthcare illinois & indiana
SEIU Healthcare is the fastest-growing union of healthcare, child care, home care and nursing home workers in the Midwest. Uniting more than 91,000 workers who provide vital care to our states’ children, seniors, patients and people with disabilities, we are committed to quality care and quality jobs for home care, hos...
illinois
0
0
0
0
1
0
a YouTube video
In a YouTube video, SEIU Healthcare Illinois and Indiana said: "In an interview with the Chicago Tribune's Editorial Board, Comptroller Leslie Munger says that in order to balance a budget, the state would have to ‘cut social services completely.’" The video, along with a tweet from the union’s Twitter account, gives t...
0
in an interview with the chicago tribune's editorial board, comptroller leslie munger says that in order to balance a budget, the state would have to 'cut social services completely.'
in a youtube video, seiu healthcare illinois and indiana said "in an interview with the chicago tribune's editorial board, comptroller leslie munger says that in order to balance a budget, the state would have to cut social services completely." the video, along with a tweet from the unions twitter account, gives the i...
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0
Nostradamus predicted that a "feeble man" would rule the "Western World" after a time of "plague.
March 26, 2021
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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24
50
108
245
1,410
570
Facebook posts
It appears these verses began circulating on social media posts soon after Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris won the 2020 election.  David Bell, a professor of history at Princeton, told us that the verses were fabricated and that they contain an anachronism: the phrase "Western World" was not in use while Nostra...
0
nostradamus predicted that a "feeble man" would rule the "western world" after a time of "plague.
it appears these verses began circulating on social media posts soon after biden and vice president kamala harris won the 2020 election.  david bell, a professor of history at princeton, told us that the verses were fabricated and that they contain an anachronism the phrase "western world" was not in use while nostrad...
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1
Says that "all those who do not answer directly to the president, they've said (repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell) is a terrible idea.
December 15, 2010
lgbtq;military
louie gohmert
Louie Gohmert, a U.S. House member since 2005, is a former chief justice of the Texas 12th Court of Appeals and Smith County state district judge. He lives in Tyler.
texas
0
0
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2
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3
a U.S. House floor speech
From the study: "When we asked about how having a service member in their immediate unit who said he or she is gay would affect the unit's ability to 'work together to get the job done,' 70 percent of service members predicted it would have a positive, mixed or no effect... when asked about the actual experience of ser...
0
says that "all those who do not answer directly to the president, they've said repealing don't ask, don't tell is a terrible idea.
from the study "when we asked about how having a service member in their immediate unit who said he or she is gay would affect the unit's ability to 'work together to get the job done,' 70 percent of service members predicted it would have a positive, mixed or no effect... when asked about the actual experience of serv...
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8,183
5
Whether the Amendment passes or not, the medical use of marijuana is a federal criminal offense.
October 24, 2013
criminal justice;drugs;health care;states;marijuana
pam bondi
Pam Bondi, a former Hillsborough County prosecutor, was elected Floriday Attorney General on Nov. 2, 2010 and re-elected Nov. 4, 2014. After leaving office, she joined Ballard Partners lobbying firm in Washington D.C.
florida
2
4
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2
2
0
an initial brief to the Florida Supreme Court
There are a lot of talking points about medical marijuana being passed around in Florida, but one immutable fact underlies the pro- and anti-marijuana lobbies: The federal government considers cannabis an illegal drug by law. Whether that’s the way it should be depends on your point of view. Proponents point to current...
1
whether the amendment passes or not, the medical use of marijuana is a federal criminal offense.
there are a lot of talking points about medical marijuana being passed around in florida, but one immutable fact underlies the pro and antimarijuana lobbies the federal government considers cannabis an illegal drug by law. whether thats the way it should be depends on your point of view. proponents point to current fed...
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17,860
0
If we stopped testing right now, we'd have very few cases, if any.
June 15, 2020
health check;coronavirus
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
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remarks during a roundtable discussion
Trump argued that the nation’s high count of COVID-19 cases is simply a result of our expanded testing capacity. His point is entirely . The most relevant data suggests that the U.S. isn’t testing enough to match the severity of the pandemic. Even with our higher testing ratio, we’re probably still undercounting compar...
0
if we stopped testing right now, we'd have very few cases, if any.
trump argued that the nations high count of covid19 cases is simply a result of our expanded testing capacity. his point is entirely . the most relevant data suggests that the u.s. isnt testing enough to match the severity of the pandemic. even with our higher testing ratio, were probably still undercounting compared t...
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7,697
1
Says that in his first two years, "Wisconsin has seen its best two-year job growth in a decade.
July 29, 2013
economy;jobs
scott walker
Scott Walker, a Republican, is the former governor of Wisconsin. He was first elected in November 2010. He survived a recall election in 2012, defeating Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett after igniting controversy with a bill curtailing public-employee union collective-bargaining rights.  He won re-election to a four-year te...
wisconsin
26
45
39
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a campaign press statement
So consider that a bonus fact check. Our rating "Wisconsin has seen its best two-year job growth in a decade," the Walker campaign told reporters in late July and early August. Not , we found: Private job growth was higher in 2010-11, in the final year of Doyle and the first year under Walker. And total employment incl...
0
says that in his first two years, "wisconsin has seen its best twoyear job growth in a decade.
so consider that a bonus fact check. our rating "wisconsin has seen its best twoyear job growth in a decade," the walker campaign told reporters in late july and early august. not , we found private job growth was higher in 201011, in the final year of doyle and the first year under walker. and total employment includi...
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9,728
2
The U.S. Constitution owes its notion of democracy to the Iroquois Tribes.
December 2, 2014
history;race and ethnicity
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
national
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50
108
245
1,410
570
a meme
The Facebook meme said "the U.S. Constitution owes its notion of democracy to the Iroquois Tribes." There’s a grain of here: The Iroquois system of government was known to 18th century leaders in the colonies and the new republic, and it shared some similarities with post-revolutionary attempts at governance. However,...
0
the u.s. constitution owes its notion of democracy to the iroquois tribes.
the facebook meme said "the u.s. constitution owes its notion of democracy to the iroquois tribes." theres a grain of here the iroquois system of government was known to 18th century leaders in the colonies and the new republic, and it shared some similarities with postrevolutionary attempts at governance. however, th...
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7,474
1
A study ranked Florida "No. 1 in government corruption" under Gov. Rick Scott.
June 16, 2013
ethics
florida democratic party
the Florida affiliate of the Democratic Party.
florida
4
7
10
5
4
3
a Web video
The Democrats took too big a leap by blatantly linking Scott with a report about Florida being No. 1 for federal corruption convictions. The report specifically stated it was looking at the decade before Scott took office. The juxtaposition in the video is , leaving viewers with the impression. We rate this .
0
a study ranked florida "no. 1 in government corruption" under gov. rick scott.
the democrats took too big a leap by blatantly linking scott with a report about florida being no. 1 for federal corruption convictions. the report specifically stated it was looking at the decade before scott took office. the juxtaposition in the video is , leaving viewers with the impression. we rate this .
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8,767
2
In states where beer is unregulated, the per capita production is significantly higher.
April 28, 2014
alcohol;regulation
kelli stargel
Republican member of the Florida State Senate from the 15th District, which includes parts of Orange, Osceola, and Polk Counties, since 2012. Previously elected to House in 2008. Lives in Lakeland.
florida
0
0
0
2
0
0
a newspaper editorial
Stargell said in her editorial that "in states where beer is unregulated, the per capita production is significantly higher." Her office credited Redner, an opponent of the bill, as the source of the line. Redner was referring to an analysis by an economist for a brewers trade group who said favorable regulation led to...
0
in states where beer is unregulated, the per capita production is significantly higher.
stargell said in her editorial that "in states where beer is unregulated, the per capita production is significantly higher." her office credited redner, an opponent of the bill, as the source of the line. redner was referring to an analysis by an economist for a brewers trade group who said favorable regulation led to...
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12,872
4
Asia ... has less freshwater per capita than any other continent, except Antarctica.
December 28, 2016
global news service;foreign policy;water
brahma chellaney
Brahma Chellaney is a professor of strategic studies at the Centre for Policy Research in New Delhi, India. He specializes in international security and arms control issues.
null
0
1
0
0
0
0
a website op-ed
Chellaney said that Asia has less freshwater per capita than any other continent, except Antarctica. Technically, he’s about Antarctica, which has plenty of freshwater in its glaciers, but practically speaking, he’s correct. The UN’s primary project on water statistics reports that Asia has the lowest amount of freshw...
1
asia ... has less freshwater per capita than any other continent, except antarctica.
chellaney said that asia has less freshwater per capita than any other continent, except antarctica. technically, hes about antarctica, which has plenty of freshwater in its glaciers, but practically speaking, hes correct. the uns primary project on water statistics reports that asia has the lowest amount of freshwate...
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15,347
5
West Virginia "has the highest overdose rate per capita of any state in our nation.
October 3, 2018
drugs;public health
joe manchin
Joe Manchin is a U.S. senator from West Virginia. The former governor of West Virginia won a special election in November 2010 to complete the balance of the late Sen. Robert Byrd’s term.
national
7
12
4
3
3
0
a tweet
Manchin said that West Virginia "has the highest overdose rate per capita of any state in our nation." Official government data shows that West Virginia ranks first per capita in both opioid overdoses specifically and in overdoses more generally. We rate the statement .
1
west virginia "has the highest overdose rate per capita of any state in our nation.
manchin said that west virginia "has the highest overdose rate per capita of any state in our nation." official government data shows that west virginia ranks first per capita in both opioid overdoses specifically and in overdoses more generally. we rate the statement .
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3
The states that are locked down are increasing at twice the rate we are" in Florida
November 30, 2020
public health;coronavirus
ron desantis
Ron DeSantis announced on May 24, 2023 that he is running for president in the Republican primary. DeSantis won the race for Florida governor in 2018 and 2022. DeSantis was first elected to Congress in 2012 and resigned in September 2018 to focus on his campaign. He represented Florida's 6th Congressional District whic...
florida
2
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a press conference
DeSantis said, "The states that are locked down are increasing at twice the rate we are" in Florida. Currently, Florida does have relatively low rates of coronavirus cases, deaths and hospitalizations. But the connection between those statistics and Florida’s light restrictions on businesses and residents is less clear...
1
the states that are locked down are increasing at twice the rate we are" in florida
desantis said, "the states that are locked down are increasing at twice the rate we are" in florida. currently, florida does have relatively low rates of coronavirus cases, deaths and hospitalizations. but the connection between those statistics and floridas light restrictions on businesses and residents is less clearc...
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19,841
1
Donald Trump gave his big speech today with his pants on backward.
June 6, 2021
facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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(Read more about our partnership with Facebook .) Trump’s pants, wrinkled in the thighs, drew considerable notice online as some people speculated that he had accidentally put them on backward and zipped them up from behind.  While some images appear to show Trump wearing pants without a front zipper, news coverage fr...
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donald trump gave his big speech today with his pants on backward.
read more about our partnership with facebook . trumps pants, wrinkled in the thighs, drew considerable notice online as some people speculated that he had accidentally put them on backward and zipped them up from behind.  while some images appear to show trump wearing pants without a front zipper, news coverage from ...
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1
The Iranians continue – in the view of every objective observer – continue to pursue the acquisition of nuclear weapons.
June 24, 2008
foreign policy
john mccain
John McCain was a U.S. senator from Arizona, a post he held from 1987 to his death in 2018. He previously served two terms in the U.S. House. He was the Republican nominee for president in 2008. McCain was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and spent his career in the military, as his father did. He was a combat pilo...
national
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a telephone appearance with Florida voters
Surely McCain knew that when he said otherwise. Of course, we aren't able to answer the underlying question of whether Iran is seeking nuclear weapons, as McCain believes. We only can examine the part of his statement where McCain claims there is a consensus among "objective observers" in support of his belief. And on ...
0
the iranians continue in the view of every objective observer continue to pursue the acquisition of nuclear weapons.
surely mccain knew that when he said otherwise. of course, we aren't able to answer the underlying question of whether iran is seeking nuclear weapons, as mccain believes. we only can examine the part of his statement where mccain claims there is a consensus among "objective observers" in support of his belief. and on ...
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0
Chemtrails are being put into the atmosphere and are trickling down into soil and water, becoming "the real cause of disease.
April 21, 2023
environment;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
The U.S. Air Force called the chemtrail conspiracy a " hoax " and debunked claims of reported outbreaks of illness after the appearance of "chemtrails." "There is no such thing as a ‘Chemtrail’. Contrails are safe and are a natural phenomenon. They pose no health hazard of any kind," it said. We rate this !
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chemtrails are being put into the atmosphere and are trickling down into soil and water, becoming "the real cause of disease.
the u.s. air force called the chemtrail conspiracy a " hoax " and debunked claims of reported outbreaks of illness after the appearance of "chemtrails." "there is no such thing as a chemtrail. contrails are safe and are a natural phenomenon. they pose no health hazard of any kind," it said. we rate this !
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13,676
4
There are"thousands of Georgia workers that are misclassified as independent contractors," who lose benefits, including health care.
August 5, 2017
health care;labor
stacey evans
Stacey Evans, a Democrat, is a state representative from the Smyrna area.
georgia
1
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1
0
0
0
a statement sent to the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Evans said that thousands of Georgia workers are misclassified as independent contractors and as a result, lose out on benefits, including health insurance. A state Senate study said there is no solid estimate of the number of misclassified workers, but state investigators had found between 1,500 and 4,000 instances in...
1
there are"thousands of georgia workers that are misclassified as independent contractors," who lose benefits, including health care.
evans said that thousands of georgia workers are misclassified as independent contractors and as a result, lose out on benefits, including health insurance. a state senate study said there is no solid estimate of the number of misclassified workers, but state investigators had found between 1,500 and 4,000 instances in...
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3,581
4
Eighty-seven percent of private insurance plans currently include (abortion) coverage.
May 10, 2011
abortion;health care
sherrod brown
Sherrod Brown is a Democratic U.S. Senator representing Ohio. He won his first elected office to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1974. He later served as Ohio secretary of state and was elected to Congress in 1992. He first joined the U.S. Senate in 2007.
ohio
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1
a fundraising letter
His figure, widely cited in the news media, comes from an organization that both sides of the debate rely one for information. But while the source Brown used is widely cited, it is worth noting that it is not a recent study. The study, attributed to the Guttmacher Institute, was done nearly a decade ago. That’s an add...
1
eightyseven percent of private insurance plans currently include abortion coverage.
his figure, widely cited in the news media, comes from an organization that both sides of the debate rely one for information. but while the source brown used is widely cited, it is worth noting that it is not a recent study. the study, attributed to the guttmacher institute, was done nearly a decade ago. thats an addi...
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9,945
0
Mercury is used in vaccines, and there is no safe level of mercury.
February 10, 2015
public health
mike adams
Mike Adams is a prolific blogger who is critical of vaccines and medical research, and is pro-gun and pro-survivalist. He is the founding editor of NaturalNews.com. Many of his posts have been labeled false by scientists. In 2019, Facebook revoked the Natural News age for violating spam rules. Adams is based in Cody, W...
georgia
0
0
0
0
0
2
a story making the rounds on social media
Bluntly, vaccines help, not hurt. And if you still don’t believe that? Consider that the recipe in question — that is, the series of shots recommended for childhood immunization — does not include the ingredient singled out as the problem. Any claims to the contrary muddy what should be a simple issue. We rate the .
0
mercury is used in vaccines, and there is no safe level of mercury.
bluntly, vaccines help, not hurt. and if you still dont believe that? consider that the recipe in question that is, the series of shots recommended for childhood immunization does not include the ingredient singled out as the problem. any claims to the contrary muddy what should be a simple issue. we rate the .
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1,639
1
Royalties for oil and other energy sources are the "second-largest revenue source to the federal government after the IRS.
May 4, 2010
energy;federal budget
darrell issa
Darrell Issa is Republican congressman from California. He is also chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
national
0
0
0
0
3
0
an interview with Dylan Ratigan on MSNBC
Only about $5.7 billion actually made it to the federal treasury for general purposes in 2009 -- an amount that, if we were to use it instead of the $9.9 billion figure, would push MMS even further down the list of revenue producers for the federal government. We'll grant Issa that this is a complicated fact to hash ou...
0
royalties for oil and other energy sources are the "secondlargest revenue source to the federal government after the irs.
only about 5.7 billion actually made it to the federal treasury for general purposes in 2009 an amount that, if we were to use it instead of the 9.9 billion figure, would push mms even further down the list of revenue producers for the federal government. we'll grant issa that this is a complicated fact to hash out du...
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16,059
1
In 2010, Maxine Waters steered $12 million in TARP funds to her husband's private bank account. She was indicted but served no time.
May 6, 2019
ethics;facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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a Facebook post
The Facebook post says Maxine Waters in 2010 steered $12 million in TARP funds to her husband’s private bank account. The post also says that she was indicted but served no time. This is on several points. First, OneUnited received $12 million in bailout funds, not Waters’ husband, though he did have a financial stake...
0
in 2010, maxine waters steered 12 million in tarp funds to her husband's private bank account. she was indicted but served no time.
the facebook post says maxine waters in 2010 steered 12 million in tarp funds to her husbands private bank account. the post also says that she was indicted but served no time. this is on several points. first, oneunited received 12 million in bailout funds, not waters husband, though he did have a financial stake in ...
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4,717
2
We've got a personal tax system that's so complicated it costs Americans about $500 billion a year to comply with the current tax code.
December 15, 2011
taxes
john boehner
John Boehner of Ohio is the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was formerly the Republican minority leader from 2007-2011, and was the majority leader briefly prior to that.
ohio
17
4
11
13
22
2
a news conference
Added together, this is likely a bit lower than the Tax Foundation’s projected 2011 figure of $392 billion and significantly lower than the $500 billion figure. Boehner, as did Perry, made a valid point -- that a whole lot of money is spent on tax preparation in the United States today. But their numbers are not close ...
0
we've got a personal tax system that's so complicated it costs americans about 500 billion a year to comply with the current tax code.
added together, this is likely a bit lower than the tax foundations projected 2011 figure of 392 billion and significantly lower than the 500 billion figure. boehner, as did perry, made a valid point that a whole lot of money is spent on tax preparation in the united states today. but their numbers are not close to ac...
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20,949
1
Books banned in Texas include 1984, Maus, and The Handmaid's Tale, but not Mein Kampf.
February 1, 2022
education
tweets
Twitter is a messaging service where people often discuss politics. Individual messages are called Tweets.
texas
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a post
A  viral Feb. 1 tweet  said, "Books banned in Texas include 1984, Maus, and The Handmaid's Tale, but not Mein Kampf. I'm done arguing with the people over whether this is fascism." While Texas is seeing an influx in local requests to remove books, there is no statewide ban in place. Additionally, "1984," "Maus" and "Th...
0
books banned in texas include 1984, maus, and the handmaid's tale, but not mein kampf.
a  viral feb. 1 tweet  said, "books banned in texas include 1984, maus, and the handmaid's tale, but not mein kampf. i'm done arguing with the people over whether this is fascism." while texas is seeing an influx in local requests to remove books, there is no statewide ban in place. additionally, "1984," "maus" and "th...
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5,832
1
New Jersey's citizens are working at the highest rate in three years.
June 25, 2012
jobs
jennifer beck
Jennifer Beck is a New Jersey State Senator. A Republican, she represents parts of Monmouth County.
new jersey
1
0
0
0
2
0
a speech on the state Senate floor
Beck said that "New Jersey's citizens are working at the highest rate in three years." To support her , Beck pointed to the number of employed residents, which is at the highest level since more than three years ago. But Beck said rate and the percent of employed residents ticked down slightly from May 2009 to May 2012...
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new jersey's citizens are working at the highest rate in three years.
beck said that "new jersey's citizens are working at the highest rate in three years." to support her , beck pointed to the number of employed residents, which is at the highest level since more than three years ago. but beck said rate and the percent of employed residents ticked down slightly from may 2009 to may 2012...
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Giving a committee chair's stipend in the New York State Senate to another member of that committee "has been, in fact, a legislative practice for decades.
May 17, 2017
corrections and updates;ethics
diane savino
Diane Savino is a State Sentaor from Staten Island. She is a member of the Independent Democratic Conference, a group of Democrats who caucus with Republicans in the State Senate.
new york
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an interview on NY1
Savino said the practice of giving a committee chairman’s stipend to the vice chair in the State Senate has been "a legislative practice for decades." Records from the state Comptroller’s Office indicate otherwise. The practice did not happen any time in the last decade. It started in 2015. Records do not support Savin...
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giving a committee chair's stipend in the new york state senate to another member of that committee "has been, in fact, a legislative practice for decades.
savino said the practice of giving a committee chairmans stipend to the vice chair in the state senate has been "a legislative practice for decades." records from the state comptrollers office indicate otherwise. the practice did not happen any time in the last decade. it started in 2015. records do not support savinos...
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Says Hillary Clinton dressed up in blackface.
February 2, 2019
candidate biography;facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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We further couldn’t find any credible, original source for this photo or corroborating . And it doesn’t pass the smell test. The eyes of the woman in the photo we viewed appear to be brown, not blue, like Hillary Clinton’s. And while the man in the picture perhaps looks like former president Clinton, it’s only a passin...
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says hillary clinton dressed up in blackface.
we further couldnt find any credible, original source for this photo or corroborating . and it doesnt pass the smell test. the eyes of the woman in the photo we viewed appear to be brown, not blue, like hillary clintons. and while the man in the picture perhaps looks like former president clinton, its only a passing re...
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There will be no public funding for abortion in this legislation.
March 21, 2010
abortion;health care
bart stupak
Bart Stupak is a former Democratic congressman from Michigan’s 1st district. He declined to seek re-election in 2010, retiring after nine terms in office.
national
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a news conference
The executive order puts the weight of the president's word behind providing a way to ensure two checks go to insurers every month, so that abortion dollars and federal dollars are not commingled. We think that's enough to back up Stupak's , "There will be no public funding for abortion in this legislation." But that's...
1
there will be no public funding for abortion in this legislation.
the executive order puts the weight of the president's word behind providing a way to ensure two checks go to insurers every month, so that abortion dollars and federal dollars are not commingled. we think that's enough to back up stupak's , "there will be no public funding for abortion in this legislation." but that's...
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Homeless people are immune to COVID-19
April 21, 2020
health care;public health
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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Facebook post
A post making the rounds on Facebook claims homeless populations are immune to COVID-19. Not only is there no basis for this -- or claiming that any group has natural immunity to a virus that emerged just months ago -- the reality says otherwise. A CDC study of shelters in four major cities found that 25% of those tes...
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homeless people are immune to covid19
a post making the rounds on facebook claims homeless populations are immune to covid19. not only is there no basis for this or claiming that any group has natural immunity to a virus that emerged just months ago the reality says otherwise. a cdc study of shelters in four major cities found that 25 of those tested we...
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