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0
The 2016 federal omnibus spending bill "funds illegal immigrants coming in and through your border, right through Phoenix.
March 19, 2016
immigration
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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Fountain Hills, Ariz.
Trump criticized the "omnibus" spending bill passed by Congress and signed by Obama in December, saying it "funds illegal immigrants coming in and through your border, right through Phoenix," among other things. That’s . It actually funds the agency trying to keep people from crossing the border illegally. Trump’s is ...
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the 2016 federal omnibus spending bill "funds illegal immigrants coming in and through your border, right through phoenix.
trump criticized the "omnibus" spending bill passed by congress and signed by obama in december, saying it "funds illegal immigrants coming in and through your border, right through phoenix," among other things. thats . it actually funds the agency trying to keep people from crossing the border illegally. trumps is wi...
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President Barack Obama "is the first president to keep a dog-trainer on retainer for $102,000 a year at taxpayer expense.
June 18, 2014
animals;federal budget
chain email
Chain emails circulate on the Internet, usually anonymously, making a variety of political claims.
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a chain email
Our Ruling The chain email said that "Obama is the first president to keep a dog trainer on retainer for $102,000 a year at taxpayer expense." The stitches together a few pieces of accurate information in a way that makes them . A dog trainer, Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz, has been associated with Bo, but she was used brief...
0
president barack obama "is the first president to keep a dogtrainer on retainer for 102,000 a year at taxpayer expense.
our ruling the chain email said that "obama is the first president to keep a dog trainer on retainer for 102,000 a year at taxpayer expense." the stitches together a few pieces of accurate information in a way that makes them . a dog trainer, dawn sylviastasiewicz, has been associated with bo, but she was used briefly...
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4
Nationwide tuition at public universities is up almost 300 percent ... in the last 20 years.
February 6, 2012
education
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 "Nationwide, tuition at public universities is up almost 300 percent ... in the last 20 years." The College Board’s data shows that between 1991-92 and 2011-12, it increased by about 291 percent for public four-year universities in current dollars -- one valid way of measuring tuition hikes. Adjusted for inf...
1
nationwide tuition at public universities is up almost 300 percent ... in the last 20 years.
biden said "nationwide, tuition at public universities is up almost 300 percent ... in the last 20 years." the college boards data shows that between 199192 and 201112, it increased by about 291 percent for public fouryear universities in current dollars one valid way of measuring tuition hikes. adjusted for inflation...
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John McCain "has threatened extinction for North Korea and sung songs about bombing Iran.
September 26, 2008
foreign policy
barack obama
Barack Obama is the former president of the United States. Obama also served as a U.S. senator from Illinois. He was born in 1961 in Hawaii, where his parents met as students at the University of Hawaii. Obama's father is from Kenya and his mother is from Kansas. He graduated from Columbia University and received his l...
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But given that it was one remark from 14 years ago, we question its relevancy to today's campaign. Because Obama omits the context of the remark and North Korea is still in the headlines, voters would likely think McCain said it recently, which was not the case. In the end, Obama is right that McCain said both things. ...
1
john mccain "has threatened extinction for north korea and sung songs about bombing iran.
but given that it was one remark from 14 years ago, we question its relevancy to today's campaign. because obama omits the context of the remark and north korea is still in the headlines, voters would likely think mccain said it recently, which was not the case. in the end, obama is right that mccain said both things. ...
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5
Rick Scott "was forced to resign as the head of a company that pled guilty to massive amounts of systematic fraud, including 14 felonies, leading to a historic $1.7 billion fine.
May 18, 2010
candidate biography;health care
alex sink
Alex Sink is a candidate for Congress in Florida's 13th Congressional District. She served as Florida's Chief Financial Officer from 2007 to 2011. She was the Democratic Party's nominee for governor in 2010, but lost to Rick Scott.
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I learned hard lessons, and I've taken that lesson and it's helped me become a better business person and a better leader." In its , the Sink campaign says Scott "was forced to resign as the head of a company that pled guilty to massive amounts of systematic fraud, including 14 felonies, leading to a historic $1.7 bill...
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rick scott "was forced to resign as the head of a company that pled guilty to massive amounts of systematic fraud, including 14 felonies, leading to a historic 1.7 billion fine.
i learned hard lessons, and i've taken that lesson and it's helped me become a better business person and a better leader." in its , the sink campaign says scott "was forced to resign as the head of a company that pled guilty to massive amounts of systematic fraud, including 14 felonies, leading to a historic 1.7 billi...
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1
Anthony Fauci was on the Clinton Foundation board for 20 years and "currently serves on Gates Foundation.
May 12, 2020
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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The Grand Challenges in Global Health Initiative was aimed at AIDS, malaria and other diseases, and Gates announced at the time that it would be administered by the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, which agreed to provide scientific advice and support. The board that Fauci belonged to was formed to det...
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anthony fauci was on the clinton foundation board for 20 years and "currently serves on gates foundation.
the grand challenges in global health initiative was aimed at aids, malaria and other diseases, and gates announced at the time that it would be administered by the foundation for the national institutes of health, which agreed to provide scientific advice and support. the board that fauci belonged to was formed to det...
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3
Says Tim Burns and Rebecca Dallet "have openly criticized laws signed by Governor Walker that they disagree with and are campaigning as activists who will implement their policies from the bench.
January 29, 2018
ethics;legal issues
michael screnock
Michael Screnock is a judge for the Sauk County Circuit Court in Wisconsin. He was appointed by Republican Gov. Scott Walker in 2015 and ran unopposed for election in 2016. In 2017, he announced he would run in 2018 for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. 
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I won’t be afraid to stand up to Donald Trump and Scott Walker, or whomever is in power, when I’m on the Supreme Court bench." Our rating Screnock says Burns and Dallet "have openly criticized laws signed by Governor Walker that they disagree with and are campaigning as activists who will implement their policies from ...
1
says tim burns and rebecca dallet "have openly criticized laws signed by governor walker that they disagree with and are campaigning as activists who will implement their policies from the bench.
i wont be afraid to stand up to donald trump and scott walker, or whomever is in power, when im on the supreme court bench." our rating screnock says burns and dallet "have openly criticized laws signed by governor walker that they disagree with and are campaigning as activists who will implement their policies from th...
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1
The @nytimes states today that DJT believes 'more countries should acquire nuclear weapons.' How dishonest are they. I never said this!
November 13, 2016
nuclear
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...
national
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a tweet
Trump tweeted, "The @nytimes states today that DJT believes ‘more countries should acquire nuclear weapons.’ How dishonest are they. I never said this!" Trump accused the New York Times  of mispresenting his belief, but the newspaper did not. The reporter portrayed his comments on arming other countries with nuclear we...
0
the states today that djt believes 'more countries should acquire nuclear weapons.' how dishonest are they. i never said this!
trump tweeted, "the states today that djt believes more countries should acquire nuclear weapons. how dishonest are they. i never said this!" trump accused the new york times  of mispresenting his belief, but the newspaper did not. the reporter portrayed his comments on arming other countries with nuclear weapons as s...
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0
Barack Obama wrote a thesis at Columbia University in which he criticized "plutocratic thugs" and said the Constitution gave Americans "the shackles of hypocrisy.
October 23, 2009
candidate biography;legal issues
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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a posting on many blogs
"I encourage anyone who's on the Internet, make sure it's linked to an accredited news source," he said. "If you do pass it along, you should say, 'This is probably , but this says the president is a lizard." So once again, satire from Jumping in Pools has triggered an avalanche of unwarranted outrage. And so for the m...
0
barack obama wrote a thesis at columbia university in which he criticized "plutocratic thugs" and said the constitution gave americans "the shackles of hypocrisy.
"i encourage anyone who's on the internet, make sure it's linked to an accredited news source," he said. "if you do pass it along, you should say, 'this is probably , but this says the president is a lizard." so once again, satire from jumping in pools has triggered an avalanche of unwarranted outrage. and so for the m...
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Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin's collapse was caused by the COVID-19 vaccine.
January 4, 2023
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instagram posts
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An Instagram post claimed that Hamlin’s collapse was caused by the COVID-19 vaccine.  The Bills said Hamlin experienced a cardiac arrest following a hit on the field. Doctors are still investigating what might have led to Hamlin’s loss of heart function. No one close to his case has suggested that COVID-19 vaccines are...
0
buffalo bills player damar hamlin's collapse was caused by the covid19 vaccine.
an instagram post claimed that hamlins collapse was caused by the covid19 vaccine.  the bills said hamlin experienced a cardiac arrest following a hit on the field. doctors are still investigating what might have led to hamlins loss of heart function. no one close to his case has suggested that covid19 vaccines are to ...
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4
In Missouri, there are still (FEMA) cases pending from floods that occurred in 2013.
October 30, 2017
natural disasters
vicky hartzler
Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., represents Missouri's fourth district. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1994.
missouri
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1
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a news release
Hartzler said: "In Missouri, there are still (FEMA) cases pending from floods that occurred in 2013." While most counties in Missouri have had their resolutions to their claims involving flooding in August 2013, Pulaski County has had a long battle with FEMA over funding in the last four years. The approval for the las...
1
in missouri, there are still fema cases pending from floods that occurred in 2013.
hartzler said "in missouri, there are still fema cases pending from floods that occurred in 2013." while most counties in missouri have had their resolutions to their claims involving flooding in august 2013, pulaski county has had a long battle with fema over funding in the last four years. the approval for the last r...
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Says Mary Burke's Madison school district "will be the only school district left in the state" to "ignore the (Act 10) law" in the 2015-16 school year.
September 3, 2014
unions;workers
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
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a press release
Such a move could or would subject a district to legal challenge. Our rating Walker said Mary Burke’s Madison school district "will be the only school district left in the state" to "ignore the (Act 10) law" in the 2015-16 school year. Due to some legal circumstances, Madison stands alone right now with a 2015-’16 cont...
1
says mary burke's madison school district "will be the only school district left in the state" to "ignore the act 10 law" in the 201516 school year.
such a move could or would subject a district to legal challenge. our rating walker said mary burkes madison school district "will be the only school district left in the state" to "ignore the act 10 law" in the 201516 school year. due to some legal circumstances, madison stands alone right now with a 201516 contract t...
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3
You (Hillary Clinton) get a subpoena, and after getting the subpoena you delete 33,000 emails.
October 9, 2016
history;homeland security;legal issues;transparency
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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the second 2016 presidential debate
Trump said, "You (Hillary Clinton) get a subpoena, and after getting the subpoena you delete 33,000 emails." Clinton’s staff received a subpoena for Benghazi-related emails March 4. An employee managing her server deleted 33,000 of Clinton’s emails three weeks later. The FBI found no that the emails were deleted delib...
1
you hillary clinton get a subpoena, and after getting the subpoena you delete 33,000 emails.
trump said, "you hillary clinton get a subpoena, and after getting the subpoena you delete 33,000 emails." clintons staff received a subpoena for benghazirelated emails march 4. an employee managing her server deleted 33,000 of clintons emails three weeks later. the fbi found no that the emails were deleted deliberate...
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5
Says David Jolly refused "to cut spending for a national greenhouse in D.C.
July 20, 2015
federal budget
club for growth
The Club for Growth is an anti-tax group.
florida
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a statement
The Club for Growth said Jolly refused "to cut spending for a national greenhouse in D.C." While "greenhouse" trivializes the U.S. Botanic Garden, the group is right that Jolly broke with most Republicans in voting against a 2014 amendment to cut funding for repairs to the complex’s roof and facade. We rate the .
1
says david jolly refused "to cut spending for a national greenhouse in d.c.
the club for growth said jolly refused "to cut spending for a national greenhouse in d.c." while "greenhouse" trivializes the u.s. botanic garden, the group is right that jolly broke with most republicans in voting against a 2014 amendment to cut funding for repairs to the complexs roof and facade. we rate the .
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1
A photo shows women who "gathered to scream at Trump through their vaginas.
September 21, 2020
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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"  In September 2016, the magazine Dazed published an interview with Canavan, an artist who created a series of portraits of women for her "Raising the Skirt" project, which in part aimed to change public perceptions about the female body. According to an archived About page on the Raising the Skirt website , the proje...
0
a photo shows women who "gathered to scream at trump through their vaginas.
"  in september 2016, the magazine dazed published an interview with canavan, an artist who created a series of portraits of women for her "raising the skirt" project, which in part aimed to change public perceptions about the female body. according to an archived about page on the raising the skirt website , the proje...
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9,074
4
Radio Marti and TV Marti have spent more than $500 million to reach less than 1 percent of the Cuban population.
July 8, 2014
foreign policy;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 broadcast of "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell"
O’Donnell said that the United States had spent over $500 million to reach less than 1 percent of the Cuban population. The weight of the GAO findings, the assessment from one of the program’s early supporters, and outside experts largely confirm O’Donnell’s numbers. If anything, the government has spent more than O’Do...
1
radio marti and tv marti have spent more than 500 million to reach less than 1 percent of the cuban population.
odonnell said that the united states had spent over 500 million to reach less than 1 percent of the cuban population. the weight of the gao findings, the assessment from one of the programs early supporters, and outside experts largely confirm odonnells numbers. if anything, the government has spent more than odonnell ...
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6,410
2
Says Barack Obama "put in place a board that can tell people ultimately what treatments they're going to receive.
October 3, 2012
debates;medicare
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. ...
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a debate
When Romney was talking about the Independent Payment Advisory Board and Medicare, he said, Barack Obama "put in place a board that can tell people ultimately what treatments they're going to receive." He avoided the more and harsher wording of some other critics, who have falsely described the board as "rationing" ca...
0
says barack obama "put in place a board that can tell people ultimately what treatments they're going to receive.
when romney was talking about the independent payment advisory board and medicare, he said, barack obama "put in place a board that can tell people ultimately what treatments they're going to receive." he avoided the more and harsher wording of some other critics, who have falsely described the board as "rationing" ca...
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1
Anybody who is familiar with the historical data from the IRS knows that raising income tax rates will likely actually reduce federal revenues.
November 7, 2010
this week - abc news;taxes
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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an interview on "This Week with Christiane Amanpour."
To recap, Pence said that, "Anybody who is familiar with the historical data from the IRS knows that raising income tax rates will likely actually reduce federal revenues." Actually, the historical data doesn't show that. Experts said the economic theory Pence is drawing from doesn't apply in the current situation, and...
0
anybody who is familiar with the historical data from the irs knows that raising income tax rates will likely actually reduce federal revenues.
to recap, pence said that, "anybody who is familiar with the historical data from the irs knows that raising income tax rates will likely actually reduce federal revenues." actually, the historical data doesn't show that. experts said the economic theory pence is drawing from doesn't apply in the current situation, and...
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5
Senator Obama has, in fact, never had a serious Republican challenger.
February 11, 2008
elections
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 conference call to reporters led by Cilnton pollster Mark Penn
Four years later, Obama found himself on an unexpectedly easy path to the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Republican Peter G. Fitzgerald. First, Republican multimillionaire front-runner Jack Ryan dropped out of the race amid allegations he pressured his wife to go to sex clubs. The GOP, desparate for a quick replacem...
1
senator obama has, in fact, never had a serious republican challenger.
four years later, obama found himself on an unexpectedly easy path to the u.s. senate seat being vacated by republican peter g. fitzgerald. first, republican multimillionaire frontrunner jack ryan dropped out of the race amid allegations he pressured his wife to go to sex clubs. the gop, desparate for a quick replaceme...
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5
Says Donald Trump's tax plan gives the wealthy and corporations "more than the Bush tax cuts by at least a factor of two.
October 9, 2016
taxes
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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the second presidential debate
Clinton said Trump’s tax plan will give the wealthy "more than the Bush tax cuts by at least a factor of two." After-tax incomes for the top 1 percent of taxpayers increased by 5.4 to 6.7 percent thanks to the Bush tax cuts. The same group would see incomes gains of 10.2 to 19.9 percent under the Trump tax plan, if not...
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says donald trump's tax plan gives the wealthy and corporations "more than the bush tax cuts by at least a factor of two.
clinton said trumps tax plan will give the wealthy "more than the bush tax cuts by at least a factor of two." aftertax incomes for the top 1 percent of taxpayers increased by 5.4 to 6.7 percent thanks to the bush tax cuts. the same group would see incomes gains of 10.2 to 19.9 percent under the trump tax plan, if not m...
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Media outlets reported that the same boy died 3 times from the coronavirus, in 3 countries.
April 14, 2020
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
It’s unclear where the screenshot combining Godinho’s photo and Abdulwahab’s name originated. We couldn’t find its source. Godinho’s photo does turn up in image searches on the Abdulwahab story headline, but they link to accurate reports about Godinho’s death. All the articles referenced in the post correctly identify ...
0
media outlets reported that the same boy died 3 times from the coronavirus, in 3 countries.
its unclear where the screenshot combining godinhos photo and abdulwahabs name originated. we couldnt find its source. godinhos photo does turn up in image searches on the abdulwahab story headline, but they link to accurate reports about godinhos death. all the articles referenced in the post correctly identify the bo...
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6,501
1
Says "when I voted against [an increase in the minimum wage], it was in the 80s.
October 10, 2012
candidate biography;income;voting record
joseph kyrillos
Joseph Kyrillos, Jr. is a Republican state senator representing part of Monmouth County. The former chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee, Kyrillos is running in the November 2012 general election for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Robert Menendez.
new jersey
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a debate on New Jersey 101.5-FM
Kyrillos said, "when I voted against [an increase in the minimum wage], it was in the 80s." Actually the state senator and Republican U.S. Senate hopeful voted against a bill in 2005 that eventually increased the minimum wage to $7.15 per hour. We rate this statement . To comment on this ruling, go to NJ.com .
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says "when i voted against an increase in the minimum wage, it was in the 80s.
kyrillos said, "when i voted against an increase in the minimum wage, it was in the 80s." actually the state senator and republican u.s. senate hopeful voted against a bill in 2005 that eventually increased the minimum wage to 7.15 per hour. we rate this statement . to comment on this ruling, go to nj.com .
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When Obama went to Pakistan in 1981, he could not have been traveling as a U.S. citizen.
June 28, 2010
candidate biography;obama birth certificate
chain email
Chain emails circulate on the Internet, usually anonymously, making a variety of political claims.
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a chain e-mail
Our good friends at Snopes and Factcheck.org found a travel article about visiting Pakistan published in the New York Times in June 1981, and it mentions nothing about such travel being illegal. An August 1981 letter to the editor in the New York Times by the U.S. Consul General in Lahore, Pakistan, encouraged people t...
0
when obama went to pakistan in 1981, he could not have been traveling as a u.s. citizen.
our good friends at snopes and factcheck.org found a travel article about visiting pakistan published in the new york times in june 1981, and it mentions nothing about such travel being illegal. an august 1981 letter to the editor in the new york times by the u.s. consul general in lahore, pakistan, encouraged people t...
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2
Map shows states where "all of the children… are back to living mask-free, normal lives.
February 14, 2022
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
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a post
Nationally, about 28% of children ages 5 to 11 had received one dose of COVID-19 vaccine as of Jan. 18, according to Kaiser Family Foundation . An Instagram post says, "All of the children in the green states are back to living mask-free, normal lives," and shows a map of the U.S. with the majority of states marked in ...
0
map shows states where "all of the children are back to living maskfree, normal lives.
nationally, about 28 of children ages 5 to 11 had received one dose of covid19 vaccine as of jan. 18, according to kaiser family foundation . an instagram post says, "all of the children in the green states are back to living maskfree, normal lives," and shows a map of the u.s. with the majority of states marked in gre...
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1
Just last year we gave the military a $700 billion budget increase, which they didn't even ask for.
July 26, 2018
federal budget;military
alexandria ocasio-cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat, was elected to New York's 14th Congressional district seat in November 2018.
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an interview on the Daily Show
Ocasio-Cortez said, "Just last year we gave the military a $700 billion dollar budget increase, which they didn’t even ask for." That’s the total defense budget for 2018, which marks an increase in $61 billion from 2017. (Her campaign acknowledged this point.) It is more than the Defense Department settled in negotiati...
0
just last year we gave the military a 700 billion budget increase, which they didn't even ask for.
ocasiocortez said, "just last year we gave the military a 700 billion dollar budget increase, which they didnt even ask for." thats the total defense budget for 2018, which marks an increase in 61 billion from 2017. her campaign acknowledged this point. it is more than the defense department settled in negotiations for...
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3
Says Rick Santorum "voted to let convicted felons vote.
January 13, 2012
criminal justice;elections;crime;message machine 2012
restore our future
Restore Our Future is a super PAC run by supporters of Mitt Romney.
florida
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a television ad
Here, we’re fact-checking the original television ad from the super PAC Restore our Future, which claimed Santorum "voted to let convicted felons vote." Santorum argued during the debate that the ad is particularly because the ad’s visual -- a jump-suited prisoner wearing an "I voted" button -- could give people the i...
1
says rick santorum "voted to let convicted felons vote.
here, were factchecking the original television ad from the super pac restore our future, which claimed santorum "voted to let convicted felons vote." santorum argued during the debate that the ad is particularly because the ads visual a jumpsuited prisoner wearing an "i voted" button could give people the impressio...
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2
Donald Trump has "described Hillary Clinton as one of the best secretaries of state in history.
February 28, 2016
candidate biography;foreign policy
ted cruz
Ted Cruz is a U.S. Senator from Texas, first elected in 2012. Cruz also was a candidate for president of the United States in 2016. He is the former solicitor general for the state of Texas, previously serving as the director of the Office of Policy Planning at the Federal Trade Commission, an Associate Deputy Attorney...
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on CNN's "State of the Union."
Cruz said Trump has "described Hillary Clinton as one of the best secretaries of state in history." To the contrary, Trump last year called Clinton the worst secretary of state in history and we didn't find any instance of Trump calling Clinton one of the best ever. Still, Trump previously said he liked Clinton and eve...
0
donald trump has "described hillary clinton as one of the best secretaries of state in history.
cruz said trump has "described hillary clinton as one of the best secretaries of state in history." to the contrary, trump last year called clinton the worst secretary of state in history and we didn't find any instance of trump calling clinton one of the best ever. still, trump previously said he liked clinton and eve...
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3
Says caravans of people are coming to cross the Mexico-U.S. border.
April 1, 2018
immigration
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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a tweet
President Trump tweeted that caravans of immigrants are coming to the Mexico-U.S. border. We confirmed that a caravan of 1,200 to 1,500 people from Central America--not caravans--was in southern Mexico, about 900 miles from the Rio Grande, when Trump tweeted. Also, accounts vary on whether all participants are bound to...
1
says caravans of people are coming to cross the mexicou.s. border.
president trump tweeted that caravans of immigrants are coming to the mexicou.s. border. we confirmed that a caravan of 1,200 to 1,500 people from central americanot caravanswas in southern mexico, about 900 miles from the rio grande, when trump tweeted. also, accounts vary on whether all participants are bound to ente...
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Says a Washington Post headline and graphic about COVID-19 deaths are misleading.
February 8, 2022
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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post on Facebook
A Facebook post accused the Washington Post of readers with a headline showing that the omicron variant of COVID-19 has pushed deaths in the U.S. to their highest numbers in a year and that the elderly and unvaccinated have been hit hardest. It juxtaposed the headline with a graphic from the article that showed the pe...
0
says a washington post headline and graphic about covid19 deaths are misleading.
a facebook post accused the washington post of readers with a headline showing that the omicron variant of covid19 has pushed deaths in the u.s. to their highest numbers in a year and that the elderly and unvaccinated have been hit hardest. it juxtaposed the headline with a graphic from the article that showed the per...
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6,320
2
President Obama has no plan to reduce the deficit, let alone pay down the debt.
September 6, 2012
debt;deficit;federal budget
connie mack
Connie Mack was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2004. Mack, of Fort Myers, lost a U.S. Senate race to Sen. Bill Nelson in 2012. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2003.
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'The Hill'
Mack said that "President Obama has no plan to reduce the deficit, let alone pay down the debt." Obama has presented a plan that reduces the deficit. Analysts have debated whether it goes far enough. But it is a plan. However, while the plan reduces deficits, it doesn’t eliminate them. And that means the sheer amount o...
0
president obama has no plan to reduce the deficit, let alone pay down the debt.
mack said that "president obama has no plan to reduce the deficit, let alone pay down the debt." obama has presented a plan that reduces the deficit. analysts have debated whether it goes far enough. but it is a plan. however, while the plan reduces deficits, it doesnt eliminate them. and that means the sheer amount of...
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17,407
1
Says COVID-19 remains in the air for eight hours and that everyone is now required to wear masks "everywhere.
March 28, 2020
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
A Facebook post says the virus that causes COVID-19 remains in the air for eight hours, and everyone is now required to wear masks. This is . There is no current that the virus can remain in the air for eight hours. While the CDC is exploring its position on whether masks should be worn more widely in the general popu...
0
says covid19 remains in the air for eight hours and that everyone is now required to wear masks "everywhere.
a facebook post says the virus that causes covid19 remains in the air for eight hours, and everyone is now required to wear masks. this is . there is no current that the virus can remain in the air for eight hours. while the cdc is exploring its position on whether masks should be worn more widely in the general popul...
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2
Says Secretary of State Rex Tillerson got a "government service golden parachute" payment of $180 million "from Exxon Mobil that he would have to forfeit had he taken a job elsewhere.
January 31, 2017
corporations;income;foreign policy;wealth
tammy baldwin
Tammy Baldwin was elected to the U.S. Senate on Nov. 6, 2012. She represented Wisconsin’s Second Congressional District from January 1999 to January 2013. She served as a member of the Wisconsin Assembly from January 1993 to January 1999. She was a Dane County supervisor from 1986 to 1994 and briefly served on the Madi...
wisconsin
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a speech
Our rating Baldwin says Tillerson got a "government service golden parachute" payment of $180 million "from Exxon Mobil that he would have to forfeit had he taken a job elsewhere."   The amount is correct and the company did opt to "cash out" Tillerson because he would be becoming secretary of state. But on Baldwin's ...
0
says secretary of state rex tillerson got a "government service golden parachute" payment of 180 million "from exxon mobil that he would have to forfeit had he taken a job elsewhere.
our rating baldwin says tillerson got a "government service golden parachute" payment of 180 million "from exxon mobil that he would have to forfeit had he taken a job elsewhere."   the amount is correct and the company did opt to "cash out" tillerson because he would be becoming secretary of state. but on baldwin's l...
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Welfare programs caused more long-term damage to Detroit than the atomic bomb caused to Hiroshima
February 17, 2011
economy;poverty;urban
chain email
Chain emails circulate on the Internet, usually anonymously, making a variety of political claims.
rhode island
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a chain e-mail
A comparison that’s really in bad taste. In fact, it’s outrageous." We agree. The Hiroshima-Detroit email utilizes a gallery of dramatic photos that attempt to distort history -- in two countries. The conclusion is , the definition of .
0
welfare programs caused more longterm damage to detroit than the atomic bomb caused to hiroshima
a comparison thats really in bad taste. in fact, its outrageous." we agree. the hiroshimadetroit email utilizes a gallery of dramatic photos that attempt to distort history in two countries. the conclusion is , the definition of .
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3
Says "Essex County residents suffer the second highest property taxes in the nation.
October 25, 2011
taxes
joseph chiusolo
Joseph Chiusolo is a Republican candidate for Essex County Freeholder. Chiusolo currently serves as deputy mayor in Cedar Grove.
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a press release
In a press release, Chiusolo claimed "Essex County residents suffer the second highest property taxes in the nation." That’s if you’re looking at property taxes as a percentage of the median household income. But Essex County’s property taxes rank sixth and 92nd according to two other measurements. We rate the stateme...
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says "essex county residents suffer the second highest property taxes in the nation.
in a press release, chiusolo claimed "essex county residents suffer the second highest property taxes in the nation." thats if youre looking at property taxes as a percentage of the median household income. but essex countys property taxes rank sixth and 92nd according to two other measurements. we rate the statement ...
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Sen. Clinton said "the surge of troops in Iraq was 'working.' Now.... Sen. Clinton says the surge 'has failed' and that we should 'begin the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops.'
August 23, 2007
iraq
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 news release
On Aug. 22, Clinton's Senate office issued a statement saying she hasn't changed her position: "The surge was designed to give the Iraqi government time to take steps to ensure a political solution to the situation. It has failed to do so…. It is abundantly clear that there is no military solution to the sectarian figh...
0
sen. clinton said "the surge of troops in iraq was 'working.' now.... sen. clinton says the surge 'has failed' and that we should 'begin the immediate withdrawal of u.s. troops.'
on aug. 22, clinton's senate office issued a statement saying she hasn't changed her position "the surge was designed to give the iraqi government time to take steps to ensure a political solution to the situation. it has failed to do so. it is abundantly clear that there is no military solution to the sectarian fighti...
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2
You must give EVERY PENNY" of the advance child tax credit payments back when you file your 2021 taxes.
July 15, 2021
economy;taxes;facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
tweets
Twitter is a messaging service where people often discuss politics. Individual messages are called Tweets.
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a tweet
A tweet said that "you must give EVERY PENNY" of the advance child tax credit payments back when you file your 2021 taxes. Because the IRS calculated eligibility for the payments based on a family’s 2020 tax return, it is possible that some families, such as those whose incomes dramatically increased in 2021 or parents...
0
you must give every penny" of the advance child tax credit payments back when you file your 2021 taxes.
a tweet said that "you must give every penny" of the advance child tax credit payments back when you file your 2021 taxes. because the irs calculated eligibility for the payments based on a familys 2020 tax return, it is possible that some families, such as those whose incomes dramatically increased in 2021 or parents ...
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10,262
0
Transgender individuals in the U.S. have a 1-in-12 chance of being murdered.
May 6, 2015
corrections and updates;criminal justice;crime;sexuality
garnet coleman
Coleman, initially elected to the Texas House in 1991, formerly chairs the Texas House Committee on County Affairs. Coleman says in his online biography that he's one of the authors of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Texas, a program that makes health insurance available to more than 500,000 children ...
texas
1
0
1
1
0
1
a committee hearing
Coleman told colleagues: "Transgender individuals in the U.S. have a 1 in 12 chance of being murdered." We’re not judging here whether transgender individuals are at risk of attack. But we did not find for this figure or even sufficient information to gauge if it was rooted in facts. All told, Coleman's was both unsu...
0
transgender individuals in the u.s. have a 1in12 chance of being murdered.
coleman told colleagues "transgender individuals in the u.s. have a 1 in 12 chance of being murdered." were not judging here whether transgender individuals are at risk of attack. but we did not find for this figure or even sufficient information to gauge if it was rooted in facts. all told, coleman's was both unsupp...
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11,062
3
The states have always defined marriage.
December 13, 2015
lgbtq;marriage
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 NBC's "Meet the Press"
Rubio said, "States have always defined marriage." Rubio has a point that states are generally in charge of administering marriage within their boundaries. However, his statement implies that state marriage regulations were untouched by the federal government up until the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex m...
1
the states have always defined marriage.
rubio said, "states have always defined marriage." rubio has a point that states are generally in charge of administering marriage within their boundaries. however, his statement implies that state marriage regulations were untouched by the federal government up until the supreme courts decision to legalize samesex mar...
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20,269
1
Ida was the strongest hurricane to ever strike anywhere in the United States.
September 14, 2021
weather;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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4
13
35
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711
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a Facebook post
"Case in point," she said, "Zeta last year was thought to have made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane. It wasn’t until months later, after looking over all the data, they revealed in the final report for Zeta that it actually reached major hurricane status hitting Louisiana as a Category 3."  But the argument that th...
0
ida was the strongest hurricane to ever strike anywhere in the united states.
"case in point," she said, "zeta last year was thought to have made landfall as a category 2 hurricane. it wasnt until months later, after looking over all the data, they revealed in the final report for zeta that it actually reached major hurricane status hitting louisiana as a category 3."  but the argument that the...
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9,236
0
The wife of the Ferguson, Mo., police chief said African-Americans in Ferguson "are feral and violent.
August 13, 2014
city government;criminal justice;families;human rights;crime;urban;punditfact
tweets
Twitter is a messaging service where people often discuss politics. Individual messages are called Tweets.
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4
6
12
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39
posts on Twitter
A post from a group claiming that it is associated with Anonymous said that the wife of the Ferguson, Mo., police chief said African-Americans in Ferguson "are feral and violent," among other things. The tweet references a Facebook post that is not from Jackson’s wife. The woman in the picture lives in Florida not Miss...
0
the wife of the ferguson, mo., police chief said africanamericans in ferguson "are feral and violent.
a post from a group claiming that it is associated with anonymous said that the wife of the ferguson, mo., police chief said africanamericans in ferguson "are feral and violent," among other things. the tweet references a facebook post that is not from jacksons wife. the woman in the picture lives in florida not missou...
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14,369
4
The vast majority of crime that is gun related is committed by people who illegally are possessing that firearm.
February 27, 2018
guns
john faso
John Faso is the Republican candidate in the 19th Congressional District. He is a former Republican leader in the New York State Assembly, and also ran for governor in New York in 2006.
new york
1
1
0
0
1
0
an interview on C-SPAN
Faso said "The vast majority of crime that is gun related is committed by people who illegally are possessing that firearm." People can differ on what constitutes a "vast majority." What's more, illegal gun crime is not well researched in the U.S. The latest data is more than a decade old. One analysis of the data show...
1
the vast majority of crime that is gun related is committed by people who illegally are possessing that firearm.
faso said "the vast majority of crime that is gun related is committed by people who illegally are possessing that firearm." people can differ on what constitutes a "vast majority." what's more, illegal gun crime is not well researched in the u.s. the latest data is more than a decade old. one analysis of the data show...
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4,277
3
Says he did not support the October 2008 legislation to rescue Wall Street firms.
September 16, 2011
federal budget;financial regulation;new hampshire 2012
rick perry
Rick Perry is the U.S. Energy Secretary and was governor of Texas from late December 2000 through 2014. He was re-elected in 2002, 2006 and 2010. He unsucessfully ran for president in 2012 and 2016.
texas
26
24
43
30
31
18
answer to questions
All in all, it's easy to see the rationale for charging Perry with being for the legislation. The Manchin-Perry letter urged action on the very day the Senate was poised to take up the bailout package.     Still, Perry is correct that the joint letter didn’t explicitly advocate the Senate plan. Also, his second Oct. 1...
1
says he did not support the october 2008 legislation to rescue wall street firms.
all in all, it's easy to see the rationale for charging perry with being for the legislation. the manchinperry letter urged action on the very day the senate was poised to take up the bailout package.     still, perry is correct that the joint letter didnt explicitly advocate the senate plan. also, his second oct. 1, ...
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11,091
4
Only nine" coalition nations with the U.S. "are truly actively involved" in fighting the Islamic State.
December 9, 2015
military;terrorism
rob wittman
Rob Wittman, a Republican, represents Virginia's first 1st Congressional District, which stretches from Newport News to some outlying Norther Virginia preincts. Wittman worked for 20 years at the Virginia Department of Health as an environmental health specialist and as field director for the Division of Shellfish San...
virginia
0
1
2
0
3
0
an interview
Wittman, in arguing the U.S. isn’t getting enough help in the heavy lifting against the Islamic State, said just nine of our international coalition partners are "truly actively involved" in military efforts against the militant group. The figure is credible based on government data and media reports. Thirteen nations ...
1
only nine" coalition nations with the u.s. "are truly actively involved" in fighting the islamic state.
wittman, in arguing the u.s. isnt getting enough help in the heavy lifting against the islamic state, said just nine of our international coalition partners are "truly actively involved" in military efforts against the militant group. the figure is credible based on government data and media reports. thirteen nations h...
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21,139
1
Biden "wants to buy lithium from China for electric cars.
March 14, 2022
china;energy;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
national
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
A Facebook post claims that Biden wants to buy lithium from China for electric cars. While the U.S. already buys foreign products like lithium from China, Biden’s recent announcement highlighted efforts to stop this and expand domestic mining of the material.  We rate the post .
0
biden "wants to buy lithium from china for electric cars.
a facebook post claims that biden wants to buy lithium from china for electric cars. while the u.s. already buys foreign products like lithium from china, bidens recent announcement highlighted efforts to stop this and expand domestic mining of the material.  we rate the post .
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1,649
5
Ms. Kagan has spent her entire professional career in Harvard Square, Hyde Park and the D.C. Beltway.
May 10, 2010
kagan nomination;supreme court
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
11
4
10
6
6
1
a press release
And White House officials argue Kagan's roots as the granddaughter of Russian-Jewish immigrants, the daughter of a public school teacher and a tenant lawyer, and her career as an accomplished lawyer and well-regarded teacher solidify her "ordinary people" cred. Asked about this issue, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs...
1
ms. kagan has spent her entire professional career in harvard square, hyde park and the d.c. beltway.
and white house officials argue kagan's roots as the granddaughter of russianjewish immigrants, the daughter of a public school teacher and a tenant lawyer, and her career as an accomplished lawyer and wellregarded teacher solidify her "ordinary people" cred. asked about this issue, white house spokesman robert gibbs c...
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7,648
3
The federal deficit is "growing.
August 4, 2013
deficit;federal budget
eric cantor
Eric Cantor is a former congressman who represented Virginia's 7th District from 2001 to 2014. He rose to House minority whip in 2009 and House majority leader in 2011. Cantor was upset by Dave Brat in the 2014 GOP primary for congress. He is now vice chairman and managing director of Moelis & Company, a global investm...
national
7
4
4
9
6
4
an interview on "Fox News Sunday"
Cantor said that the federal deficit is "growing." Annual federal deficits are not growing right now, and they are not projected to grow through 2015, a point at which the deficit will have shrunk by three-quarters since 2009. By this standard, Cantor is . However, unless policies are changed, deficits are projected to...
1
the federal deficit is "growing.
cantor said that the federal deficit is "growing." annual federal deficits are not growing right now, and they are not projected to grow through 2015, a point at which the deficit will have shrunk by threequarters since 2009. by this standard, cantor is . however, unless policies are changed, deficits are projected to ...
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13,134
4
Blue Cross Blue Shield ended "2016 open enrollment with 1 million members in the Florida marketplace.
March 12, 2017
health care
kathleen sebelius
Kathleen Sebelius, a Democrat, was the U.S. Health and Human Services secretary from April 2009 through June 2014. She served as Governor of Kansas from 2003 to 2009.
florida
1
4
1
1
0
1
an interview on Meet the Press
Sebelius said Blue Cross Blue Shield ended "2016 open enrollment with 1 million members in the Florida marketplace." Her number is close. Florida Blue said 940,000 people enrolled as of Jan. 31, and the insurer expects the number to rise. It's also important to note that some other insurers have scaled back or dropped ...
1
blue cross blue shield ended "2016 open enrollment with 1 million members in the florida marketplace.
sebelius said blue cross blue shield ended "2016 open enrollment with 1 million members in the florida marketplace." her number is close. florida blue said 940,000 people enrolled as of jan. 31, and the insurer expects the number to rise. it's also important to note that some other insurers have scaled back or dropped ...
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12,556
3
Sen. Johnny Isakson voted for a trade agreement, "with China costing Georgia 93,000 jobs.
September 29, 2016
trade
jim barksdale
Running for U.S. Senate in Georgia 
georgia
0
0
2
0
0
0
a campaign video
Barksdale said his  opponent in Georgia’s U.S. Senate race voted for trade legislation  "with China costing Georgia 93,000 jobs." Barksdale is correct that Isakson voted for the bill to normalize trade with China in 2000 and cites a 2014 number that said Georgia lost 93,700 jobs. One prominent study shows that. But oth...
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sen. johnny isakson voted for a trade agreement, "with china costing georgia 93,000 jobs.
barksdale said his  opponent in georgias u.s. senate race voted for trade legislation  "with china costing georgia 93,000 jobs." barksdale is correct that isakson voted for the bill to normalize trade with china in 2000 and cites a 2014 number that said georgia lost 93,700 jobs. one prominent study shows that. but othe...
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5
African-American children are 500 percent more likely to die from asthma than white kids.
July 31, 2015
children;health care;race and ethnicity;public health
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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Fort Lauderdale, Fla
Clinton said, "African-American children are 500 percent — 500 percent — more likely to die from asthma than white kids." According to a 2006 study from the CDC, she’s right. According to more recent data, she’s slightly off, but only because she has underestimated the gap: In reality, it appears that black children ar...
1
africanamerican children are 500 percent more likely to die from asthma than white kids.
clinton said, "africanamerican children are 500 percent 500 percent more likely to die from asthma than white kids." according to a 2006 study from the cdc, shes right. according to more recent data, shes slightly off, but only because she has underestimated the gap in reality, it appears that black children are seve...
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3
Title 42 has fueled the border crisis. In 2019, 7 percent of illegal border crossings were repeated crossings. Today the rate is 27 percent.
April 26, 2022
border security;homeland security;wisconsin
tom nelson
In 2022, Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate. He was the Democratic nominee running in 2016 for the U.S. House seat held by Republican Reid Ribble. He has served as the Outagamie County executive since 2011. In 2010, Nelson won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant gov...
national
0
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3
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Twitter
Nelson claimed "Title 42 has fueled the border crisis. In 2019, 7 percent of illegal border crossings were repeated crossings. Today the rate is 27 percent." The numbers are on target, and repeated crossing attempts under Title 42 have undoubtedly increased, which inflates the numbers. The lack of repercussions means t...
1
title 42 has fueled the border crisis. in 2019, 7 percent of illegal border crossings were repeated crossings. today the rate is 27 percent.
nelson claimed "title 42 has fueled the border crisis. in 2019, 7 percent of illegal border crossings were repeated crossings. today the rate is 27 percent." the numbers are on target, and repeated crossing attempts under title 42 have undoubtedly increased, which inflates the numbers. the lack of repercussions means t...
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0
Hillary Clinton is in jail at Gitmo at the moment.
April 28, 2022
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
Later that day, she shared a photo of herself paying tribute to Albright and recalled a recent phone call with her fellow former secretary of state.   On April 29, Clinton tweeted an appeal to Americans to consider sponsoring a Ukrainian family fleeing from the warzone there.  Understandably, she didn’t post anything...
0
hillary clinton is in jail at gitmo at the moment.
later that day, she shared a photo of herself paying tribute to albright and recalled a recent phone call with her fellow former secretary of state.   on april 29, clinton tweeted an appeal to americans to consider sponsoring a ukrainian family fleeing from the warzone there.  understandably, she didnt post anything ...
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3
Says Amy McGrath "wants to fund more welfare for people who can work, but don't.
August 8, 2018
welfare
congressional leadership fund
The Congressional Leadership Fund is a super PAC exclusively dedicated to protecting and strengthening the Republican Majority in the House of Representatives.
national
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4
5
5
0
an ad
An ad by the Congressional Leadership Fund says that McGrath "wants to fund more welfare for people who can work, but don’t." This is exaggerated, and it hinges on the use of "more" to create a deceptive picture about her position. McGrath spoke out against the Kentucky HEALTH plan, which would have required Medicaid r...
1
says amy mcgrath "wants to fund more welfare for people who can work, but don't.
an ad by the congressional leadership fund says that mcgrath "wants to fund more welfare for people who can work, but dont." this is exaggerated, and it hinges on the use of "more" to create a deceptive picture about her position. mcgrath spoke out against the kentucky health plan, which would have required medicaid re...
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3
Says when Republicans took over the state legislature in 2010, New Hampshire's tax rate for employers was 50th in the nation, and unemployment had more than doubled under Democrats.
August 15, 2012
jobs;taxes
william o'brien
William O'Brien is a Republican from Mont Vernon who serves as speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
new hampshire
0
0
1
1
2
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August 2012
We find he generalized a 2010 tax study, zeroing in on New Hampshire’s corporate tax rate, when several other factors contribute to The Tax Foundation’s corporate tax index for New Hampshire. And he failed to mention that New Hampshire’s corporate tax rank is still in the same ballpark in 2012. O’Brien used accurate un...
1
says when republicans took over the state legislature in 2010, new hampshire's tax rate for employers was 50th in the nation, and unemployment had more than doubled under democrats.
we find he generalized a 2010 tax study, zeroing in on new hampshires corporate tax rate, when several other factors contribute to the tax foundations corporate tax index for new hampshire. and he failed to mention that new hampshires corporate tax rank is still in the same ballpark in 2012. obrien used accurate unempl...
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11,302
2
Blocking a U.S. Supreme Court nomination during the remaining months of President Obama's term "would leave the nation's highest court with an unprecedented year-long vacancy.
February 16, 2016
congress;supreme court
new hampshire democratic party
The New Hampshire Democratic Party is the Granite State's branch of the Democratic National Committee.
new hampshire
0
3
3
4
0
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a press release
The New Hampshire Democratic Party said that not confirming a Supreme Court nominee from President Obama "would leave the nation’s highest court with an unprecedented year-long vacancy." While the lack of Senate vote on an actual nominee would indeed be unprecedented, there are at least three examples of a seat in the ...
0
blocking a u.s. supreme court nomination during the remaining months of president obama's term "would leave the nation's highest court with an unprecedented yearlong vacancy.
the new hampshire democratic party said that not confirming a supreme court nominee from president obama "would leave the nations highest court with an unprecedented yearlong vacancy." while the lack of senate vote on an actual nominee would indeed be unprecedented, there are at least three examples of a seat in the su...
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21,967
1
The FBI confirmed" that Ashley Biden said her father molested her.
September 13, 2022
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
A Facebook post claims the FBI confirmed that Ashley Biden wrote in her diary that her father molested her as a child. The FBI said no such thing. The announcement of a plea deal involving two people who sold the diary does not mention either Biden’s name, much less the content of the diary. We rate this .
0
the fbi confirmed" that ashley biden said her father molested her.
a facebook post claims the fbi confirmed that ashley biden wrote in her diary that her father molested her as a child. the fbi said no such thing. the announcement of a plea deal involving two people who sold the diary does not mention either bidens name, much less the content of the diary. we rate this .
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10,589
5
As governor of Florida I defunded Planned Parenthood.
August 6, 2015
abortion
jeb bush
Jeb Bush was a Republican candidate for president of the United States in 2016. He served two terms as the governor of Florida from 1999 to 2007. He is also the brother of former President George W. Bush and the son of former President George H.W. Bush. 
florida
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Cleveland
Bush said, "As governor of Florida I defunded Planned Parenthood." In 2001, he used his line-item veto power to end funding for Planned Parenthood affiliates, and that funding never returned. We must note that the money was for family planning and health care services, not abortions, but he did cut off state money for ...
1
as governor of florida i defunded planned parenthood.
bush said, "as governor of florida i defunded planned parenthood." in 2001, he used his lineitem veto power to end funding for planned parenthood affiliates, and that funding never returned. we must note that the money was for family planning and health care services, not abortions, but he did cut off state money for t...
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18,344
1
Photo shows "'kids in cages' taken in 2014 under the Obama admin.
September 2, 2020
immigration;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
She was flushed, listless, her little fists clung tightly to his shirt. Flu, meningitis, typhus, lice & more. #Border." Chain-link enclosures to hold migrant children at the border precede the Trump administration , but this photo is from his first term — not Obama’s second.  We rate this Facebook post .
0
photo shows "'kids in cages' taken in 2014 under the obama admin.
she was flushed, listless, her little fists clung tightly to his shirt. flu, meningitis, typhus, lice more. border." chainlink enclosures to hold migrant children at the border precede the trump administration , but this photo is from his first term  not obamas second.  we rate this facebook post .
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1
I have never asked for nor received a single earmark or pork barrel project for my state.
January 6, 2008
federal budget
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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Manchester, N.H
"To the average person on the outside world, there might not be much of a difference with these things," Sepp said. Indeed, we agree with Sepp that the narrow Washington definition of "earmark" is less important than the impression McCain has left. It appears he was seeking pork barrel projects for Arizona, which puts ...
0
i have never asked for nor received a single earmark or pork barrel project for my state.
"to the average person on the outside world, there might not be much of a difference with these things," sepp said. indeed, we agree with sepp that the narrow washington definition of "earmark" is less important than the impression mccain has left. it appears he was seeking pork barrel projects for arizona, which puts ...
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4
Migrants DEMAND $50,000 each to go home, or else …
December 12, 2018
immigration;homeland security;facebook fact-checks
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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a blog post
A headline on thefederalistpapers.org says, "Migrants DEMAND $50,000 each to go home, or else…" A group of about 100 migrants went to the U.S. consulate in Tijuana requesting to be let into the United States or be paid $50,000 each, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. The letter is addressed to Trump and offers a...
1
migrants demand 50,000 each to go home, or else
a headline on thefederalistpapers.org says, "migrants demand 50,000 each to go home, or else" a group of about 100 migrants went to the u.s. consulate in tijuana requesting to be let into the united states or be paid 50,000 each, according to the san diego uniontribune. the letter is addressed to trump and offers a gre...
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21,703
4
Fifty-four percent of Wisconsinites live in a child care desert.
May 8, 2022
children;families;public health
sarah godlewski
Treasurer Sarah Godlewski is Wisconsin’s thirty-sixth State Treasurer and serves as the state’s chief financial officer. Godlewski is a candidate for U.S. Senate.   Prior to serving, she was the co-founder of a multimillion dollar socially responsible investment firm called MaSa Partners that invests in early-stage b...
wisconsin
1
2
1
1
0
0
Newspaper opinion piece
Godlewski said 54% of people in Wisconsin live in child care deserts, referencing studies from the progressive think tank Center for American Progress. The study is recognized as one of the best available, but its methodology provides only a piece of the overall picture. And in distilling a complex, decentralized syste...
1
fiftyfour percent of wisconsinites live in a child care desert.
godlewski said 54 of people in wisconsin live in child care deserts, referencing studies from the progressive think tank center for american progress. the study is recognized as one of the best available, but its methodology provides only a piece of the overall picture. and in distilling a complex, decentralized system...
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1
Volodymyr Zelenskyy was photographed holding a soccer jersey with his name and a swastika.
October 19, 2022
facebook fact-checks;ukraine
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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an Instagram post
(The No. 95 is a reference to Kvartal 95, a media production company Zelenskyy started in 2003 and a stand-up comedy team on which he participated in Ukraine from 1997 to 2003.) The original image was distributed by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service in June 2021. According to a caption on Agence France-Presse’s ...
0
volodymyr zelenskyy was photographed holding a soccer jersey with his name and a swastika.
the no. 95 is a reference to kvartal 95, a media production company zelenskyy started in 2003 and a standup comedy team on which he participated in ukraine from 1997 to 2003. the original image was distributed by the ukrainian presidential press service in june 2021. according to a caption on agence francepresses websi...
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2
The 2017/2018 budgets gave (President Donald) Trump billions for border upgrades. He's spent ALMOST NONE of it. 6%.
December 23, 2018
immigration;federal budget;homeland security
chris murphy
Chris Murphy is a Democratic member of the U.S. Senate from Connecticut. He previously represented a district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
national
2
3
2
4
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0
a tweet
Murphy tweeted, "The 2017/2018 budgets gave (President Donald) Trump billions for border upgrades. He’s spent ALMOST NONE of it. 6%." This is a talking point that makes it sound as if Trump’s administration is dawdling on the border wall at the center of the government funding dispute. The 6 percent figure refers to a...
0
the 20172018 budgets gave president donald trump billions for border upgrades. he's spent almost none of it. 6.
murphy tweeted, "the 20172018 budgets gave president donald trump billions for border upgrades. hes spent almost none of it. 6." this is a talking point that makes it sound as if trumps administration is dawdling on the border wall at the center of the government funding dispute. the 6 percent figure refers to actual ...
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2
Says the unemployment rate for African-American youths is 59 percent.
June 10, 2016
jobs
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...
virginia
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a speech
Trump says the unemployment rate for black youths is 59 percent. The unemployment rate is a widely used term with a specific definition: It refers to the percentage of jobless people in the workforce who are actively seeking employment. In May, the unemployment rate for blacks ages 16 to 24 was 18.7 percent, or less th...
0
says the unemployment rate for africanamerican youths is 59 percent.
trump says the unemployment rate for black youths is 59 percent. the unemployment rate is a widely used term with a specific definition it refers to the percentage of jobless people in the workforce who are actively seeking employment. in may, the unemployment rate for blacks ages 16 to 24 was 18.7 percent, or less tha...
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21,018
1
Photo shows Empire State Building lit up to support Ukraine.
February 23, 2022
corrections and updates;facebook fact-checks;ukraine
tweets
Twitter is a messaging service where people often discuss politics. Individual messages are called Tweets.
new york
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a tweet
In August 2012, the south side of the Empire State Building lit up yellow and blue for Ukraine, which was competing in the Olympics in London. The other sides of the building were lit up for other countries also competing.  A website dedicated to news about Ukraine also posted in August 2005 that "for the second year ...
0
photo shows empire state building lit up to support ukraine.
in august 2012, the south side of the empire state building lit up yellow and blue for ukraine, which was competing in the olympics in london. the other sides of the building were lit up for other countries also competing.  a website dedicated to news about ukraine also posted in august 2005 that "for the second year ...
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2
Seniors can be charged five times what anybody else is charged for health care for pre-existing conditions" under the Republican health care bill.
October 26, 2018
health care;medicare
linda coleman
Linda Coleman is a Democratic candidate for Congress, and former member of the North Carolina General Assembly.
north carolina
0
1
0
1
0
0
a town hall
Coleman said that under the GOP repeal bill, "Seniors can be charged five times what anybody else is charged for health care for pre-existing conditions." She has a point that the AHCA would have allowed insurance companies to charge adults between the ages of 50 and 64 up to five times what they charged others for the...
0
seniors can be charged five times what anybody else is charged for health care for preexisting conditions" under the republican health care bill.
coleman said that under the gop repeal bill, "seniors can be charged five times what anybody else is charged for health care for preexisting conditions." she has a point that the ahca would have allowed insurance companies to charge adults between the ages of 50 and 64 up to five times what they charged others for the ...
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8,747
4
Up "to 45 percent" of illegal immigrants "are not people that physically crossed the southern border or northern border. They are visa overstayers.
April 15, 2014
immigration
julián castro
Julián Castro is a former U.S. secretary of Housing & Urban Development. He was the youngest member of Barack Obama’s cabinet, serving from 2014 to 2017. Just before he became secretary of HUD, he was the mayor of San Antonio, elected in 2009. Castro received a bachelor’s degree in political science and communications ...
texas
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6
5
1
1
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a debate over immigration issues with state Sen. Dan Patrick
Castro said up to 45 percent of illegal immigrants "are not people that physically crossed the southern border or northern border. They are visa overstayers." That’s supported by the nearly eight-year-old estimate created by the Pew Hispanic Center, though it was based on calculations suggesting overstayers could compr...
1
up "to 45 percent" of illegal immigrants "are not people that physically crossed the southern border or northern border. they are visa overstayers.
castro said up to 45 percent of illegal immigrants "are not people that physically crossed the southern border or northern border. they are visa overstayers." thats supported by the nearly eightyearold estimate created by the pew hispanic center, though it was based on calculations suggesting overstayers could comprise...
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1
Dan McCready "did admit he opposes middle class tax cuts.
October 18, 2018
taxes
congressional leadership fund
The Congressional Leadership Fund is a super PAC exclusively dedicated to protecting and strengthening the Republican Majority in the House of Representatives.
north carolina
0
2
4
5
5
0
a video
The Congressional Leadership Fund ad says McCready admitted he opposes middle class tax cuts. They cited a story about the tax plan passed last year. In it, McCready specifically says the tax plan didn’t do enough to help the middle class. And McCready has repeatedly said he likes the middle class tax cuts in the Trump...
0
dan mccready "did admit he opposes middle class tax cuts.
the congressional leadership fund ad says mccready admitted he opposes middle class tax cuts. they cited a story about the tax plan passed last year. in it, mccready specifically says the tax plan didnt do enough to help the middle class. and mccready has repeatedly said he likes the middle class tax cuts in the trump ...
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9,587
1
Photos prove the Denver light rail system has low ridership.
September 29, 2014
corrections and updates;transportation;taxes
no tax for tracks
No Tax For Tracks is a community organization in Pinellas County created to oppose budget increases for the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority.
florida
0
0
2
0
2
0
a debate about Greenlight Pinellas
No Tax For Tracks gave a presentation with photos they said prove the Denver light rail system has low ridership. After examining the presentation and Denver’s light rail system, we found the opposite. Not only are the photos misrepresenting the city’s mass transit, but statistics show the Mile High city has one of the...
0
photos prove the denver light rail system has low ridership.
no tax for tracks gave a presentation with photos they said prove the denver light rail system has low ridership. after examining the presentation and denvers light rail system, we found the opposite. not only are the photos misrepresenting the citys mass transit, but statistics show the mile high city has one of the m...
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2
Congressional benefits include "free health care, outrageous retirement packages, 67 paid holidays, three weeks paid vacation, unlimited paid sick days.
October 10, 2019
congress;health care;retirement;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
A Facebook post said congressional benefits include "free health care, outrageous retirement packages, 67 paid holidays, three weeks paid vacation, unlimited paid sick days." The post gets more details than right. Lawmakers can take absences when they are sick, and they do have generous pension plans. But they do not ...
0
congressional benefits include "free health care, outrageous retirement packages, 67 paid holidays, three weeks paid vacation, unlimited paid sick days.
a facebook post said congressional benefits include "free health care, outrageous retirement packages, 67 paid holidays, three weeks paid vacation, unlimited paid sick days." the post gets more details than right. lawmakers can take absences when they are sick, and they do have generous pension plans. but they do not ...
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4,802
5
By the way, I'm not raising tolls 50 percent....Jon Corzine did.
December 23, 2011
transportation
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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11
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8
a radio interview
In a radio interview, Christie directed blame for the new toll hikes to his predecessor, claiming "I'm not raising tolls 50 percent....Jon Corzine did." The governor’s planning to spend the money, but he didn’t raise the tolls. With Corzine’s approval, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority approved the two-phase toll incre...
1
by the way, i'm not raising tolls 50 percent....jon corzine did.
in a radio interview, christie directed blame for the new toll hikes to his predecessor, claiming "i'm not raising tolls 50 percent....jon corzine did." the governors planning to spend the money, but he didnt raise the tolls. with corzines approval, the new jersey turnpike authority approved the twophase toll increase ...
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4
Says Mitt Romney "just gave a speech a few weeks ago" and said "we should still have troops in Iraq.
October 22, 2012
debates;iraq;military
barack obama
Barack Obama is the former president of the United States. Obama also served as a U.S. senator from Illinois. He was born in 1961 in Hawaii, where his parents met as students at the University of Hawaii. Obama's father is from Kenya and his mother is from Kansas. He graduated from Columbia University and received his l...
national
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the third presidential debate
According to Obama, Romney said in a recent speech "we should still have troops in Iraq." In a speech at the Virginia Military Institute, Romney said the United States has been "undermined by the abrupt withdrawal of our entire troop presence" and that Obama "failed to secure a responsible and gradual drawdown." So Rom...
1
says mitt romney "just gave a speech a few weeks ago" and said "we should still have troops in iraq.
according to obama, romney said in a recent speech "we should still have troops in iraq." in a speech at the virginia military institute, romney said the united states has been "undermined by the abrupt withdrawal of our entire troop presence" and that obama "failed to secure a responsible and gradual drawdown." so rom...
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1
Says H.R. 1 "allows minors to vote.
March 2, 2021
elections
ted budd
Ted Budd is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives who represents parts of central North Carolina between Greensboro and Charlotte. He joined Congress in 2017.
north carolina
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0
3
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a tweet
Budd tweeted, among other things, that H.R. 1 "allows minors to vote." The bill would allow people who are 16 to register to vote. That’s not the same thing as allowing them to cast a vote. This is patently . 
0
says h.r. 1 "allows minors to vote.
budd tweeted, among other things, that h.r. 1 "allows minors to vote." the bill would allow people who are 16 to register to vote. thats not the same thing as allowing them to cast a vote. this is patently .
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Ivanka Trump charged with major crime.
February 15, 2022
criminal justice;crime;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
A Facebook video claims that Ivanka Trump and her brothers are facing criminal charges in a case involving the Trump Organization, the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., and the Trump Inaugural Committee. That case stemmed from a civil lawsuit filed by D.C.’s attorney general in 2020. The Trump Organization...
0
ivanka trump charged with major crime.
a facebook video claims that ivanka trump and her brothers are facing criminal charges in a case involving the trump organization, the trump international hotel in washington, d.c., and the trump inaugural committee. that case stemmed from a civil lawsuit filed by d.c.s attorney general in 2020. the trump organization ...
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80 percent of impeachments in Missouri have been against judges.
January 28, 2019
legal issues
ed emery
Ed Emery is a state senator representing a district in Missouri.
missouri
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legislative testimony
Emery said "80 percent of impeachments in Missouri have been against judges." Emery’s percentage calculation is accurate, but his overall statement does not reflect the relevant context of the current debate. The does not factor in shifts in Missouri’s judge selection methods prior to 1940 and miscounted some cases. I...
1
80 percent of impeachments in missouri have been against judges.
emery said "80 percent of impeachments in missouri have been against judges." emerys percentage calculation is accurate, but his overall statement does not reflect the relevant context of the current debate. the does not factor in shifts in missouris judge selection methods prior to 1940 and miscounted some cases. its...
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2
Congress, criminals, Scientologists and other groups are exempt from Obamacare.
October 21, 2013
health care;religion
facebook posts
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Facebook posts
This Internet meme rattles of a list of groups that are and are not exempt from the individual mandate in the Affordable Care Act. Most of the claims are way off-base, but we found some facts buried among the falsehoods. Obama and Biden don’t need to buy insurance on the marketplaces, but they’re not exempt from fines ...
0
congress, criminals, scientologists and other groups are exempt from obamacare.
this internet meme rattles of a list of groups that are and are not exempt from the individual mandate in the affordable care act. most of the claims are way offbase, but we found some facts buried among the falsehoods. obama and biden dont need to buy insurance on the marketplaces, but theyre not exempt from fines if ...
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1
Says the state's budget shortfall is "not that much different" than it was in 2003.
March 7, 2011
state budget;taxes
rick perry
Rick Perry is the U.S. Energy Secretary and was governor of Texas from late December 2000 through 2014. He was re-elected in 2002, 2006 and 2010. He unsucessfully ran for president in 2012 and 2016.
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a comment to reporters
But we are going to work with what we have" without raising taxes, Frazier said. Our read: If it’s reasonable to make the comparisons we’ve laid out--and we think it is--then Texas faces a significantly greater shortfall now than in 2003. And that’s without taking into account the unlikelihood of a federal aid rescue a...
0
says the state's budget shortfall is "not that much different" than it was in 2003.
but we are going to work with what we have" without raising taxes, frazier said. our read if its reasonable to make the comparisons weve laid outand we think it isthen texas faces a significantly greater shortfall now than in 2003. and thats without taking into account the unlikelihood of a federal aid rescue and poten...
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Says Bill Clinton signed a law "very similar to," and Barack Obama voted for a law "something like," Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
April 1, 2015
civil rights;legal issues;lgbtq;religion;supreme court
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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Our rating Walker said Bill Clinton signed a federal law "very similar to," and Obama voted for an Illinois law "something like," Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act.   The three laws share the same title and much of the same language, but Indiana’s law has at least two significant provisions that the other tw...
1
says bill clinton signed a law "very similar to," and barack obama voted for a law "something like," indiana's religious freedom restoration act.
our rating walker said bill clinton signed a federal law "very similar to," and obama voted for an illinois law "something like," indiana's religious freedom restoration act.   the three laws share the same title and much of the same language, but indianas law has at least two significant provisions that the other two...
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5
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg "has downgraded over 50% of the felonies to misdemeanors.
March 20, 2023
criminal justice;new york
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...
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2023 data shows that so far, 54% of felonies have been downgraded to misdemeanors.   Experts said that downgrading charges is a common practice and that it was done more often in three of New York’s other boroughs, according to state data from 2021.  We rate this .  RELATED: All of our fact-checks about criminal ju...
1
manhattan district attorney alvin bragg "has downgraded over 50 of the felonies to misdemeanors.
2023 data shows that so far, 54 of felonies have been downgraded to misdemeanors.   experts said that downgrading charges is a common practice and that it was done more often in three of new yorks other boroughs, according to state data from 2021.  we rate this .  related all of our factchecks about criminal justic...
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3
Medicare "only has about 50 percent of it paid for by either premiums or payroll taxes, and the rest is deficit spending ... or debt spending.
May 29, 2011
medicare;this week - abc news
tim pawlenty
Tim Pawlenty is the former governor of Minnesota, having served two terms in office from 2003-2011.
national
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ABC's "This Week"
It's certainly that the cost of Medicare is growing and that general revenue -- primarily from income taxes -- is shouldering a growing share of the load. In 2008, the Government Accountability Office concluded the exploding cost of Medicare and other entitlement programs such as Medicaid and Social Security had put t...
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medicare "only has about 50 percent of it paid for by either premiums or payroll taxes, and the rest is deficit spending ... or debt spending.
it's certainly that the cost of medicare is growing and that general revenue primarily from income taxes is shouldering a growing share of the load. in 2008, the government accountability office concluded the exploding cost of medicare and other entitlement programs such as medicaid and social security had put the f...
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1,376
0
The stimulus bill "didn't create one new job.
February 4, 2010
stimulus;workers
scott brown
Scott Brown was elected a Republican U.S. senator from Massachusetts in 2010. He lost re-election in 2012 and subsequently became a political commentator for Fox News. In March 2014, Brown announced that he was considering entering the U.S. Senate race in New Hampshire.
national
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a press conference
He said the stimulus bill "didn’t create one new job" and, when asked to clarify, he said it "hasn’t created any new jobs." It's perfectly reasonable to question whether the $862 billion was well spent and whether it is good economic policy. But that money has clearly resulted in tens of thousands of jobs that wouldn't...
0
the stimulus bill "didn't create one new job.
he said the stimulus bill "didnt create one new job" and, when asked to clarify, he said it "hasnt created any new jobs." it's perfectly reasonable to question whether the 862 billion was well spent and whether it is good economic policy. but that money has clearly resulted in tens of thousands of jobs that wouldn't ex...
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1
Says Barack Obama "promised" gasoline at $2.50 a gallon.
March 4, 2012
energy;gas prices;transportation
lenny curry
Lenny Curry is chairman of the Republican Party of Florida. His current term expires in January 2013.
florida
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an interview on "Political Connections"
Obama has discussed the need for the country to achieve energy independence through reduced consumption and more renewable energy sources. At times he connected those policies to lower gas prices for families. But he never promised a particular price point and certainly not $2.50 a gallon. We rate Curry’s statement . P...
0
says barack obama "promised" gasoline at 2.50 a gallon.
obama has discussed the need for the country to achieve energy independence through reduced consumption and more renewable energy sources. at times he connected those policies to lower gas prices for families. but he never promised a particular price point and certainly not 2.50 a gallon. we rate currys statement . pol...
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1
Pregnancy tests include a "hidden Plan B" pill.
January 27, 2023
women;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a video on Facebook
A Facebook video claimed pregnancy tests contain hidden Plan B pills. That’s not . The purpose of the small tablet inside the tests is to absorb moisture. It is not an emergency contraceptive pill. We rate this .
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pregnancy tests include a "hidden plan b" pill.
a facebook video claimed pregnancy tests contain hidden plan b pills. thats not . the purpose of the small tablet inside the tests is to absorb moisture. it is not an emergency contraceptive pill. we rate this .
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20,640
1
Says Boris Johnson faked getting his booster shot.
December 3, 2021
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
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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BBC reporter Alistair Coleman tweeted one such picture in a thread debunking claims that the booster shot scene was staged. So did the Associated Press . And the needle is visible from several angles in this 51-second video posted on YouTube by Bloomberg .   The AP reported that the blue part of the needle that some p...
0
says boris johnson faked getting his booster shot.
bbc reporter alistair coleman tweeted one such picture in a thread debunking claims that the booster shot scene was staged. so did the associated press . and the needle is visible from several angles in this 51second video posted on youtube by bloomberg .   the ap reported that the blue part of the needle that some pe...
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Almost 37 percent of the total income from Planned Parenthood is from abortions.
April 20, 2011
abortion
ronald renuart
State Rep. Ronald Renuart represents District 18. He was first elected in 2008.
florida
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comments during a committee hearing
If , that's still only 13 percent of the total revenue generated by Planned Parenthood. Renuart didn't make that distinction in his comments during the House committee meeting. He presented his figures and claimed that "almost 37 percent of the total income from Planned Parenthood is from abortions." Renuart should hav...
0
almost 37 percent of the total income from planned parenthood is from abortions.
if , that's still only 13 percent of the total revenue generated by planned parenthood. renuart didn't make that distinction in his comments during the house committee meeting. he presented his figures and claimed that "almost 37 percent of the total income from planned parenthood is from abortions." renuart should hav...
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The World Economic Forum "launches 'mark of the beast' CBDC microchip that will 'end gun ownership in America.'
July 19, 2023
facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
null
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3
15
51
405
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an Instagram post
The forum has posted about the potential for a central bank digital currency, but nothing like what’s suggested in this blog post. The blog shown in the Instagram post has previously shared misinformation, and this appears to be no exception. Though the post features a "fact checked" label, it’s unclear what that mean...
0
the world economic forum "launches 'mark of the beast' cbdc microchip that will 'end gun ownership in america.'
the forum has posted about the potential for a central bank digital currency, but nothing like whats suggested in this blog post. the blog shown in the instagram post has previously shared misinformation, and this appears to be no exception. though the post features a "fact checked" label, its unclear what that means....
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0
I am the only candidate who ran in either the Democratic or the Republican primary who said from the very beginning (that) I will not raise taxes on the middle class.
August 17, 2016
income;taxes
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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Cleveland
Clinton said, "I am the only candidate who ran in either the Democratic or the Republican primary who said from the very beginning (that) I will not raise taxes on the middle class." Fifteen of the 17 Republican presidential candidates signed pledges not to raise taxes on anyone, which includes the middle class. Thirte...
0
i am the only candidate who ran in either the democratic or the republican primary who said from the very beginning that i will not raise taxes on the middle class.
clinton said, "i am the only candidate who ran in either the democratic or the republican primary who said from the very beginning that i will not raise taxes on the middle class." fifteen of the 17 republican presidential candidates signed pledges not to raise taxes on anyone, which includes the middle class. thirteen...
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Images show the turnout for President Donald Trump's 2017 ceremony with the New England Patriots was smaller than the team's turnout with President Barack Obama in 2015.
April 19, 2017
sports;punditfact
new york times
The New York Times is an American newspaper based in New York. The newspapers has been awarded 122 Pulitzer Prizes and citations, more than any other news organization.
null
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0
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a tweet
The New York Times ’ comparison made it appear the turnout for President Donald Trump's 2017 ceremony with the New England Patriots was smaller than the team’s turnout with President Barack Obama in 2015. While many Patriots players did skip the April 19 ceremony, some to avoid Trump, the use of the images together mad...
0
images show the turnout for president donald trump's 2017 ceremony with the new england patriots was smaller than the team's turnout with president barack obama in 2015.
the new york times comparison made it appear the turnout for president donald trump's 2017 ceremony with the new england patriots was smaller than the teams turnout with president barack obama in 2015. while many patriots players did skip the april 19 ceremony, some to avoid trump, the use of the images together made ...
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Says Obama flip-flopped on warrantless wiretapping.
July 9, 2008
terrorism
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 news release from McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds
"It will allow a close look at past misconduct without hurdles that would exist in federal court because of classification issues," Obama said. None of that, however, negates Obama's promise to filibuster "any bill that includes retroactive immunity for telecommunications companies." He declined to do so. Obama's campa...
1
says obama flipflopped on warrantless wiretapping.
"it will allow a close look at past misconduct without hurdles that would exist in federal court because of classification issues," obama said. none of that, however, negates obama's promise to filibuster "any bill that includes retroactive immunity for telecommunications companies." he declined to do so. obama's campa...
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1
Over-vaccination causes faster mutation of the (COVID-19) virus, which causes a super virus we may not have the ability to fight off.
February 15, 2022
public health;coronavirus
mary felzkowski
Mary Felzkowski is an American businesswoman and politician, currently serving in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing the 12th senatorial district. A Republican, she previously served four terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was assistant majority leader.
wisconsin
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0
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Public statement
Felzkowski said "over-vaccination" causes the COVID-19 virus to mutate faster, which could produce a virus that humans may not be able to fight off.  But state and national experts agree that the virus is seeking to evade any form of immunity to stay alive, not just immunity from vaccines. In reality, vaccines can play...
0
overvaccination causes faster mutation of the covid19 virus, which causes a super virus we may not have the ability to fight off.
felzkowski said "overvaccination" causes the covid19 virus to mutate faster, which could produce a virus that humans may not be able to fight off.  but state and national experts agree that the virus is seeking to evade any form of immunity to stay alive, not just immunity from vaccines. in reality, vaccines can play a...
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We have a fire marshal that said, 'Oh we can't allow more people' ...  And the reason they won't let them in is because they don't know what the hell they're doing.
July 29, 2016
public safety
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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a rally speech
Trump claimed, "We have a fire marshal that said, 'Oh we can't allow more people’....And the reason they won't let them in is because they don't know what the hell they're doing." The Colorado Springs fire marshal laid out a clear explanation of how he set the crowd capacity based on fire codes and the professional cal...
0
we have a fire marshal that said, 'oh we can't allow more people' ...  and the reason they won't let them in is because they don't know what the hell they're doing.
trump claimed, "we have a fire marshal that said, 'oh we can't allow more people....and the reason they won't let them in is because they don't know what the hell they're doing." the colorado springs fire marshal laid out a clear explanation of how he set the crowd capacity based on fire codes and the professional calc...
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3
Two out of our last three governors in Virginia were investigated by the FBI. One went to jail and one is running for office again in this election.
March 16, 2021
candidate biography
jennifer carroll foy
Jennifer Carroll Foy is seeking the 2021 Democratic nomination for Virginia governor. She was twice elected to the House of Delegates, representing Prince William County, and resigned mid-term in 2020 to focus on running for governor. Carroll Foy is a public defender. She was born and raised in Petersburg, Va. She's a...
virginia
0
0
1
0
0
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a forum
Carroll Foy said, "Two out of our last three governors in Virginia were investigated by the FBI. One went to jail and one is running for office again in this election." She’s right that McDonnell and McAuliffe were investigated by the FBI during their terms, but Carroll Foy omits that McAuliffe was never accused of wro...
1
two out of our last three governors in virginia were investigated by the fbi. one went to jail and one is running for office again in this election.
carroll foy said, "two out of our last three governors in virginia were investigated by the fbi. one went to jail and one is running for office again in this election." shes right that mcdonnell and mcauliffe were investigated by the fbi during their terms, but carroll foy omits that mcauliffe was never accused of wron...
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2
Says Congressman Jon Runyan has a "plan to raise Medicare costs $6,400 a year.
September 12, 2012
health care;medicare;message machine 2012
shelley adler
Shelley Adler, a Democrat, is running to represent New Jersey's third congressional district.
new jersey
0
0
0
1
2
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a video posted on YouTube
Adler’s TV ad claimed Runyan has a "plan to raise Medicare costs $6,400 a year," suggesting the higher costs would impact current beneficiaries. But that figure is based on an old version of the Medicare reform plan, and does not account for changes made in the latest proposal. Also, that estimate does not apply to cur...
0
says congressman jon runyan has a "plan to raise medicare costs 6,400 a year.
adlers tv ad claimed runyan has a "plan to raise medicare costs 6,400 a year," suggesting the higher costs would impact current beneficiaries. but that figure is based on an old version of the medicare reform plan, and does not account for changes made in the latest proposal. also, that estimate does not apply to curre...
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3,014
0
Illegal aliens cost the state of Rhode Island $400 million a year.
January 6, 2011
immigration;census;education;health care;crime;state budget;taxes
terry gorman
Terry Gorman is president of Rhode Islanders for Immigration Law Enforcement.
rhode island
1
0
0
1
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a radio interview
At the same time, he ignores mitigating factors, such as the taxes -- particularly sales taxes -- that even illegal immigrants pay to the state. The $400 million figure he repeatedly cites sounds authoritative. But three of his four categories are based on numbers that are outdated, grossly inflated or have no document...
0
illegal aliens cost the state of rhode island 400 million a year.
at the same time, he ignores mitigating factors, such as the taxes particularly sales taxes that even illegal immigrants pay to the state. the 400 million figure he repeatedly cites sounds authoritative. but three of his four categories are based on numbers that are outdated, grossly inflated or have no documentation...
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8,412
3
Says Rep. Renee Ellmers voted for the government shutdown 21 times.
February 5, 2014
congress;health care
clay aiken
Former American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken is a singer, songwriter and activst who made an unsuccessful bid for the U.S. House seat in North Carolina's second congressional district in 2014.
national
0
1
1
0
0
0
a YouTube campaign announcement
Aiken said Ellmers "voted for the government shutdown" 21 times. After reviewing the legislation, we found 26 votes from before and during the shutdown that were related. Ellmers consistently voted with Republicans, who wanted to defund Obamacare even at the cost of not funding other government functions. But not all o...
1
says rep. renee ellmers voted for the government shutdown 21 times.
aiken said ellmers "voted for the government shutdown" 21 times. after reviewing the legislation, we found 26 votes from before and during the shutdown that were related. ellmers consistently voted with republicans, who wanted to defund obamacare even at the cost of not funding other government functions. but not all o...
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20,844
0
National Guard doctors find hospitals empty of COVID patients.
January 19, 2022
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
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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4
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a Facebook post
From our review the referenced story contains no factual information." The purported hospital administrative employee quoted in the story also is not a real person, the hospital told us.  A "Beth Johnson" is quoted in the story as saying that "7 of 14 ICU beds are in use" but that policy prohibited her from saying who...
0
national guard doctors find hospitals empty of covid patients.
from our review the referenced story contains no factual information." the purported hospital administrative employee quoted in the story also is not a real person, the hospital told us.  a "beth johnson" is quoted in the story as saying that "7 of 14 icu beds are in use" but that policy prohibited her from saying who...
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1
Photo shows "the plane that brings our dead military home. It is made so that when they shoot their salute for their service it looks like an angel carrying them home.
May 29, 2021
military;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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4
13
35
53
711
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a Facebook post
Their call sign is angel flight and they have priority in US air space. "  But this is .  This post was flagged as part of Facebook’s efforts to combat news and misinformation on its News Feed. (Read more about our partnership with Facebook .)
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photo shows "the plane that brings our dead military home. it is made so that when they shoot their salute for their service it looks like an angel carrying them home.
their call sign is angel flight and they have priority in us air space. "  but this is .  this post was flagged as part of facebooks efforts to combat news and misinformation on its news feed. read more about our partnership with facebook .
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Photos show six fires around the world "in the last 24 hours.
August 5, 2020
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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This Facebook post shows images alongside a photo of the Beirut explosion that are described as occurring in other places around the world within the same 24 hours. For the most part, the post accurately describes the locations of the images, though the photo identified as Najaf appears to show the United Arab Emirates...
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photos show six fires around the world "in the last 24 hours.
this facebook post shows images alongside a photo of the beirut explosion that are described as occurring in other places around the world within the same 24 hours. for the most part, the post accurately describes the locations of the images, though the photo identified as najaf appears to show the united arab emirates...
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Charlie Crist was the only prominent Republican in the country to campaign with Barack Obama before the stimulus passed, on behalf of the stimulus.
February 17, 2010
stimulus
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...
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an interview with Fox News
The distinction with Crist is that Obama decided to hold a rally in Florida and not California. Rubio said Crist was the "only prominent Republican in the country to campaign with Barack Obama before the stimulus passed, on behalf of the stimulus." But Obama met with Vermont's Republican governor who then promoted the ...
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charlie crist was the only prominent republican in the country to campaign with barack obama before the stimulus passed, on behalf of the stimulus.
the distinction with crist is that obama decided to hold a rally in florida and not california. rubio said crist was the "only prominent republican in the country to campaign with barack obama before the stimulus passed, on behalf of the stimulus." but obama met with vermont's republican governor who then promoted the ...
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Every year the state loses 8,000-10,000 acres of land in bear country.
May 17, 2011
environment
new jersey sierra club
The New Jersey Sierra Club is the state's chapter of the nationwide environmental organization.
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a press release
One professor acknowledged that the loss of bear habitat goes beyond the number of acres developed. The Sierra Club’s underlying point -- habitat loss leads to more bear-human conflicts -- also is in line with the perspective of an animal sciences professor. Still, the Sierra Club’s argument about the pace of developme...
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every year the state loses 8,00010,000 acres of land in bear country.
one professor acknowledged that the loss of bear habitat goes beyond the number of acres developed. the sierra clubs underlying point habitat loss leads to more bearhuman conflicts also is in line with the perspective of an animal sciences professor. still, the sierra clubs argument about the pace of development is u...
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Borrowing in my 2015-'17 state budget is less than half that in my  predecessor's last budget and "the lowest it has been in a decade.
February 3, 2015
debt;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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his budget speech
It’s accurate if you compare the adopted budgets from that time to Walker’s proposed budget for 2015-’17 (which is all you can do right now). But the needs clarification because Walker’s comparing his early-stage proposal to a 2009 final enacted budget after lawmakers and Doyle pumped it up. We rate it . ------ More o...
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borrowing in my 2015'17 state budget is less than half that in my  predecessor's last budget and "the lowest it has been in a decade.
its accurate if you compare the adopted budgets from that time to walkers proposed budget for 201517 which is all you can do right now. but the needs clarification because walkers comparing his earlystage proposal to a 2009 final enacted budget after lawmakers and doyle pumped it up. we rate it . more on scott walker...
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