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2
Says it's not possible for some Wisconsin residents to watch Packers games, "they're forced to watch Viking games," so he "got a law passed to fix" the problem.
October 25, 2016
population;regulation;sports
ron johnson
Ron Johnson is a Republican U.S. senator from Wisconsin. A businessman and accountant, Johnson defeated Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold in the 2010 election. He is seeking re-election in 2016.
wisconsin
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18
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a radio ad
The Packers a "socialist organization." . Gov. Scott Walker once compared himself to Packers quarterbacks Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers after being criticized by Donald Trump. We did an In Context article on that. https://www.sharethefacts.co/share/03674d1e-595c-42d1-9982-9a6998ce446d
0
says it's not possible for some wisconsin residents to watch packers games, "they're forced to watch viking games," so he "got a law passed to fix" the problem.
the packers a "socialist organization." . gov. scott walker once compared himself to packers quarterbacks brett favre and aaron rodgers after being criticized by donald trump. we did an in context article on that.
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5
The law has not established whether Rhode Island public employees have property rights to their pensions.
February 18, 2011
legal issues;pensions;public service;state budget
gina raimondo
Gina Raimondo served a four-year term as Rhode Island's general treasurer beginning in Jan. 4, 2011 before being elected governor in 2014. She cofounded and served as a general partner of Point Judith Capital. She is a graduate of Yale Law School and a Rhodes Scholar. She is married with two children.
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Raimondo’s spokeswoman cited a federal court ruling to back up her that public workers don’t have an established property right to their pensions. That ruling provides some support to her statement; a separate state case that raises the issue is unresolved. * A prominent labor lawyer and two law professors agree that,...
1
the law has not established whether rhode island public employees have property rights to their pensions.
raimondos spokeswoman cited a federal court ruling to back up her that public workers dont have an established property right to their pensions. that ruling provides some support to her statement a separate state case that raises the issue is unresolved. a prominent labor lawyer and two law professors agree that, as ...
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1
In a simulation, an AI-enabled drone operated by the U.S. Air Force killed its operators and "started taking out communication towers.
June 2, 2023
facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
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According to that note, Hamilton said, "We've never run that experiment, nor would we need to in order to realise that this is a plausible outcome." He also clarified that the Air Force has not tested any weaponized AI in this way.  Air Force spokesperson Ann Stefanek told Insider that the department "has not conducte...
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in a simulation, an aienabled drone operated by the u.s. air force killed its operators and "started taking out communication towers.
according to that note, hamilton said, "we've never run that experiment, nor would we need to in order to realise that this is a plausible outcome." he also clarified that the air force has not tested any weaponized ai in this way.  air force spokesperson ann stefanek told insider that the department "has not conducte...
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1
Says Attorney General William Barr didn't cite the "rule of law" in explaining his decision in the Michael Flynn case during a CBS News interview.
May 10, 2020
criminal justice;legal issues;pundits;punditfact
chuck todd
Chuck Todd is a political analyst and reporter for NBC and MSNBC.
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Todd said Barr "didn’t make the case that he was upholding the rule of law" with regard to Flynn during an interview with CBS News. "Meet the Press" did not show the attorney general’s complete remarks.  After saying that "history is written by the winners," Barr said, "I think a fair history would say it was a good de...
0
says attorney general william barr didn't cite the "rule of law" in explaining his decision in the michael flynn case during a cbs news interview.
todd said barr "didnt make the case that he was upholding the rule of law" with regard to flynn during an interview with cbs news. "meet the press" did not show the attorney generals complete remarks.  after saying that "history is written by the winners," barr said, "i think a fair history would say it was a good deci...
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Says the Constitution only requires her to tell the census "how many people are in our home.
June 17, 2009
census
michele bachmann
Michele Bachmann, first elected to the U.S. Congress in 2006, represents the 6th Congressional District of Minnesota. She was reelected in 2008. Previously, she served in the Minnesota State Senate. Prior to that, she spent five years as a federal tax litigation attorney. Bachmann and her husband, Marcus, who have five...
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Employees found to have violated laws to protect people's personal identity face up to five years in jail and fines of up to $250,000. Bachmann is not only here, she is engaging in fearmongering that encourages people to break the law. And in doing so, she's falsely telling people that the Constitution would support t...
0
says the constitution only requires her to tell the census "how many people are in our home.
employees found to have violated laws to protect people's personal identity face up to five years in jail and fines of up to 250,000. bachmann is not only here, she is engaging in fearmongering that encourages people to break the law. and in doing so, she's falsely telling people that the constitution would support th...
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7,979
4
We have about six school districts that are in school 140 to 150 days this year.
October 17, 2013
education
john barge
John Barge, a Republican, was elected by Georgia voters in 2010 as the state schools superintendent.
georgia
0
1
0
0
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a town hall meeting
The total was four. Three districts have scheduled fewer than 150 days of instruction while two plan 151 days of classroom instruction. Barge was close. And he did qualify his statement by saying "about" six districts have 150 or fewer days of instruction. We rate his statement .
1
we have about six school districts that are in school 140 to 150 days this year.
the total was four. three districts have scheduled fewer than 150 days of instruction while two plan 151 days of classroom instruction. barge was close. and he did qualify his statement by saying "about" six districts have 150 or fewer days of instruction. we rate his statement .
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7,217
2
Says Texas "school systems" lose 45 days a year on testing.
April 8, 2013
education
david dewhurst
David Dewhurst, the former state land commissioner, was initially elected lieutenant governor of Texas in 2002. He lost his 2012 bid for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate and lost his bid for re-nomination in 2014.
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an appearance on Mark Davis’ KSKY-AM radio show
Dewhurst said that "our school systems lose every year, some 45 days on testing." The precise 45-day figure is widely cited without explanation or proof. Meantime, testing calendars and state law suggest that state-mandated plus district-required tests could -- might -- occupy parts of 22 to 54 days. School-level tests...
0
says texas "school systems" lose 45 days a year on testing.
dewhurst said that "our school systems lose every year, some 45 days on testing." the precise 45day figure is widely cited without explanation or proof. meantime, testing calendars and state law suggest that statemandated plus districtrequired tests could might occupy parts of 22 to 54 days. schoollevel tests could a...
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4
Annual water usage in 2010 was actually down more than 18 percent from usage in 2006.
May 18, 2011
water
charlotte nash
Charlotte Nash, a Republican, is a candidate for chair of Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
georgia
2
2
1
1
0
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a speech
Gwinnett officials say the average daily use was 87.4 million gallons in 2006 and 71.3 million gallons a day in 2009. In 2010, the average daily use was 74.7 million gallons a day. That is a 14.3 percent decline. Since the 14 percent reduction is pretty close to 18 percent, we don’t consider the error to be that egregi...
1
annual water usage in 2010 was actually down more than 18 percent from usage in 2006.
gwinnett officials say the average daily use was 87.4 million gallons in 2006 and 71.3 million gallons a day in 2009. in 2010, the average daily use was 74.7 million gallons a day. that is a 14.3 percent decline. since the 14 percent reduction is pretty close to 18 percent, we dont consider the error to be that egregio...
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15,982
2
Our road conditions cost WI families. In Milwaukee, the average cost per driver is $2,300.
April 3, 2019
infrastructure;public safety
latonya johnson
Sen. LaTonya Johnson was elected to Wisconsin's 6th Senate District in 2016. She previously served in Wisconsin's 17th Assembly District. The 6th district includes residential, urban and downtown Milwaukee.
wisconsin
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0
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a tweet
TRIP, a frequently cited national nonprofit that researches and evaluates data on transportation issues, has generated a $2,321 per year figure for Milwaukee drivers. But that figure applies to a broader set of issues than strictly road conditions, which is what Johnson focused on. When the focus is on road conditions,...
0
our road conditions cost wi families. in milwaukee, the average cost per driver is 2,300.
trip, a frequently cited national nonprofit that researches and evaluates data on transportation issues, has generated a 2,321 per year figure for milwaukee drivers. but that figure applies to a broader set of issues than strictly road conditions, which is what johnson focused on. when the focus is on road conditions, ...
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1
Says George Flinn has been a "no show" at scheduled "forums.
April 10, 2012
negative campaigning
charlotte bergmann
Charlotte Bergmann is a former marketing professional who has been running as a Tea Party-style Republican for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District, which comprises Memphis and parts of the county's least-affluent suburban areas.
tennessee
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0
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a press release calling for debates
Charlotte Bergmann’s 9th Congressional District campaign claims that George Flinn, her Republican primary opponent, has a pattern of confirming his attendance at partisan forums and then not showing up, and is seeking to label him a "chicken," unwilling to debate. But the shows Flinn has either attended events or sent...
0
says george flinn has been a "no show" at scheduled "forums.
charlotte bergmanns 9th congressional district campaign claims that george flinn, her republican primary opponent, has a pattern of confirming his attendance at partisan forums and then not showing up, and is seeking to label him a "chicken," unwilling to debate. but the shows flinn has either attended events or sent ...
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1
Says the 2008 book "End of Days" predicted the current coronavirus outbreak.
February 19, 2020
pop culture;public health;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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In the book, for example, Wuhan-400 has a 100% fatality rate. But in China, where more than 77,600 cases have been confirmed, the death toll is 2,663 . The Facebook post we’re checking similarly suggests that Browne’s "End of Days" predicted the new coronavirus. But it misleads by suggesting that Browne wrote the passa...
0
says the 2008 book "end of days" predicted the current coronavirus outbreak.
in the book, for example, wuhan400 has a 100 fatality rate. but in china, where more than 77,600 cases have been confirmed, the death toll is 2,663 . the facebook post were checking similarly suggests that brownes "end of days" predicted the new coronavirus. but it misleads by suggesting that browne wrote the passage i...
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0
President Joe Biden died and Vice President Kamala Harris was sworn into office.
July 4, 2023
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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Penny’s "lengthy videos offer a stream of QAnon conspiracy theories claiming that former president Donald Trump will save the country from the grip of a child-trafficking cabal and that his return to power is all part of a plan," the story said.  Despite the claims in the Facebook and Rumble videos, Joe Biden remains ...
0
president joe biden died and vice president kamala harris was sworn into office.
pennys "lengthy videos offer a stream of qanon conspiracy theories claiming that former president donald trump will save the country from the grip of a childtrafficking cabal and that his return to power is all part of a plan," the story said.  despite the claims in the facebook and rumble videos, joe biden remains al...
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COVID-19's "contagion probability" between two people is 70% if the carrier is not masked, 5% if the carrier is masked, and 1.5% if both parties are.
April 23, 2020
facebook fact-checks;health check;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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a widely-circulated social media post
Our ruling  A viral social media image claims to show "contagion probabilities" in different scenarios depending on whether masks are worn.  Experts agreed the image does convey an idea that is right: Wearing a mask is likely to interfere with the spread of COVID-19.  But, although this message has a hint of accuracy...
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covid19's "contagion probability" between two people is 70 if the carrier is not masked, 5 if the carrier is masked, and 1.5 if both parties are.
our ruling  a viral social media image claims to show "contagion probabilities" in different scenarios depending on whether masks are worn.  experts agreed the image does convey an idea that is right wearing a mask is likely to interfere with the spread of covid19.  but, although this message has a hint of accuracy, ...
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An estimated 56 million Americans don't have bank accounts.
June 21, 2007
economy
john edwards
John Edwards is a former U.S. senator from North Carolina who was John Kerry's running mate in 2004. A personal injury attorney, Edwards was born in South Carolina in 1953 and now lives in Chapel Hill, N.C. He graduated from North Carolina State University and earned a law degree from the University of North Carolina L...
national
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New York City
The Edwards campaign Website uses the Center for American Progress, a left-leaning think tank for its figure of about 56 million people without accounts. The center got the number from a 2002 report by the General Accounting Office, which used U.S. Census data to estimate that 55.9-million adults did not hold checking,...
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an estimated 56 million americans don't have bank accounts.
the edwards campaign website uses the center for american progress, a leftleaning think tank for its figure of about 56 million people without accounts. the center got the number from a 2002 report by the general accounting office, which used u.s. census data to estimate that 55.9million adults did not hold checking, s...
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Before "our last three presidents, you have to go back to the 1800s, early 1800s to find three presidents in a row being consecutively re-elected.
April 10, 2014
elections;history;punditfact
joe scarborough
Joe Scarborough, a former Republican congressman from Florida, is the host of "Morning Joe" on MSNBC. He is a lawyer with Beggs and Lane, the oldest firm in Florida and a former publisher and editor of "The Florida Sun," a newspaper.
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comments on MSNBC's "Morning Joe"
Scarborough said that before "our last three presidents, you have to go back to the 1800s, early 1800s to find three presidents in a row being consecutively re-elected." He’s right. The last -- and only -- presidents before Clinton, George W. Bush and Obama to be re-elected back-to-back were Jefferson, Madison and Monr...
1
before "our last three presidents, you have to go back to the 1800s, early 1800s to find three presidents in a row being consecutively reelected.
scarborough said that before "our last three presidents, you have to go back to the 1800s, early 1800s to find three presidents in a row being consecutively reelected." hes right. the last and only presidents before clinton, george w. bush and obama to be reelected backtoback were jefferson, madison and monroe in the...
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2
After the 2012 redistricting, Wisconsin has competitive congressional districts.
September 2, 2014
redistricting
paul ryan
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R.-Wis., became Speaker of the House in 2015 and served until his retirement in January 2019. Ryan was elected to represent southern Wisconsin in Congress in 1998 and for part of his tenure chaired the House Budget Committee. He was Mitt Romney's vice-presidential running mate in the 2012 president...
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a speech
Our rating Ryan says that Wisconsin’s congressional districts are competitive. He raised several points to buttress his argument, and each has elements of to it. But, overall, the impact of redistricting on the seats cited by Ryan -- including his own -- is clear. Seats now held by Republicans Duffy, Kind and Ryan wer...
0
after the 2012 redistricting, wisconsin has competitive congressional districts.
our rating ryan says that wisconsins congressional districts are competitive. he raised several points to buttress his argument, and each has elements of to it. but, overall, the impact of redistricting on the seats cited by ryan including his own is clear. seats now held by republicans duffy, kind and ryan were red...
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2
Delaware Democratic Senate candidate Chris Coons "thought that a 911 call should be taxed.
October 11, 2010
message machine 2010;public safety;technology;taxes
christine o'donnell
Christine O’Donnell is a Delaware politician who gained notoriety in the aftermath of her upset of Rep. Mike Castle in the 2010 Republican U.S. Senate primary. She went on to lose in the general election to Democrat Chris Coons. O’Donnell had previously waged losing U.S. Senate campaigns in 2006 and 2008.
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a campaign commercial
No one needed to worry that calling 911 to help an injured motorist on the highway would lead to a special fee on their next phone bill.   O'Donnell's ad twisted the details of a proposed 911 levy to fit her image of Coons as an insatiable tax monster. Yes, he proposed a tax, but for a service on which other phones alr...
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delaware democratic senate candidate chris coons "thought that a 911 call should be taxed.
no one needed to worry that calling 911 to help an injured motorist on the highway would lead to a special fee on their next phone bill.   o'donnell's ad twisted the details of a proposed 911 levy to fit her image of coons as an insatiable tax monster. yes, he proposed a tax, but for a service on which other phones alr...
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11,235
1
Right now we're the highest taxed country in the world.
February 6, 2016
taxes
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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New Hampshire
Trump said, "Right now we’re the highest taxed country in the world." We used a couple of different measurements suggested by experts to determine that no matter how you slice it, the United States is far from the most taxed nation in the world, whether it’s an advanced industrialized economy or not. We rate his statem...
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right now we're the highest taxed country in the world.
trump said, "right now were the highest taxed country in the world." we used a couple of different measurements suggested by experts to determine that no matter how you slice it, the united states is far from the most taxed nation in the world, whether its an advanced industrialized economy or not. we rate his statemen...
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9,303
3
Rick Scott took $200,000 from a family that leased land for drilling "and now he is trying to hide from it.
August 22, 2014
environment;campaign finance
nextgen climate action committee
Next Generation Climate Action Committee, or NextGen, is a Democratic-aligned super PAC promoting awareness and solutions to global warming. The group was founded by Thomas Steyer, a billionaire who in 1986 founded Farallon Capital Management, a San Francisco hedge fund.
florida
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a TV ad
A NextGen ad says Rick Scott took $200,000 from the Collier family who leased their land for oil drilling "and now he is trying to hide from it." Actually, both sides are presenting self-interested portrayals of the . Scott called out NextGen for saying he had received Hughes’ money, but the group hadn’t explicitly cla...
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rick scott took 200,000 from a family that leased land for drilling "and now he is trying to hide from it.
a nextgen ad says rick scott took 200,000 from the collier family who leased their land for oil drilling "and now he is trying to hide from it." actually, both sides are presenting selfinterested portrayals of the . scott called out nextgen for saying he had received hughes money, but the group hadnt explicitly claimed...
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11,178
4
Under Ted Cruz's tax plan, "businesses will now have to pay 16 percent on the money they make. They will also have to pay 16 percent on the money they pay their employees.
January 14, 2016
taxes
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...
texas
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North Charleston, S.C
Rubio said that under Cruz’s tax plan, "businesses will now have to pay 16 percent on the money they make. They will also have to pay 16 percent on the money they pay their employees." Under Cruz’s plan, that rate applies both to net income and payroll expenditures though the way this description was phrased by Rubio m...
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under ted cruz's tax plan, "businesses will now have to pay 16 percent on the money they make. they will also have to pay 16 percent on the money they pay their employees.
rubio said that under cruzs tax plan, "businesses will now have to pay 16 percent on the money they make. they will also have to pay 16 percent on the money they pay their employees." under cruzs plan, that rate applies both to net income and payroll expenditures though the way this description was phrased by rubio mer...
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2
Today in America — a new study came out — 20 years out, whites who borrowed money, 94% of them have paid off their student loan debt; 5% of African Americans have paid it off.
November 20, 2019
debt;education
elizabeth warren
Elizabeth Warren is a senator from Massachusetts. Warren was elected to the Senate in 2012 and was re-elected in 2018 and is running for re-election in 2024. Warren received a bachelor’s degree in speech pathology and audiology from the University of Houston and a J.D. from Rutgers Law School. In 2019, she announced he...
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a debate
Warren said: "Today in America — a new study came out — 20 years out, whites who borrowed money, 94% of them have paid off their student loan debt; 5% of African Americans have paid it off." There are racial disparities in repaying student loans, but Warren misquoted a Brandeis University study. It found that 20 years ...
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today in america  a new study came out  20 years out, whites who borrowed money, 94 of them have paid off their student loan debt 5 of african americans have paid it off.
warren said "today in america a new study came out 20 years out, whites who borrowed money, 94 of them have paid off their student loan debt 5 of african americans have paid it off." there are racial disparities in repaying student loans, but warren misquoted a brandeis university study. it found that 20 years after ...
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Says Kamala Harris said, "We will be shuttering the VA… the money saved will go to better use in assisting refugee families.
March 8, 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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a Facebook post
Such an announcement would be major news, but we found no media coverage to corroborate the that Harris said this. In February, Harris participated in a ceremonial swearing in for the new Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough, who promised to base his decisions around "whether it increases veterans’ access to car...
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says kamala harris said, "we will be shuttering the va the money saved will go to better use in assisting refugee families.
such an announcement would be major news, but we found no media coverage to corroborate the that harris said this. in february, harris participated in a ceremonial swearing in for the new veterans affairs secretary denis mcdonough, who promised to base his decisions around "whether it increases veterans access to care...
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BREAKING: Queen Elizabeth II Dead At 94
May 9, 2018
fake news;punditfact
the liberty raise
The Liberty Raise is a website that posts some fake news.
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a post on Facebook
"It'll cost the British economy billions in lost earnings." There was one recent death in the royal family: the queen’s dog, Willow. Willow, the 14-year old corgi was put down in April following a battle with cancer. Willow’s death was particularly significant, as it was the last in a long line of royal corgis. We rate...
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breaking queen elizabeth ii dead at 94
"it'll cost the british economy billions in lost earnings." there was one recent death in the royal family the queens dog, willow. willow, the 14year old corgi was put down in april following a battle with cancer. willows death was particularly significant, as it was the last in a long line of royal corgis. we rate the...
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Minnesota was stolen from Scott Jensen.
November 9, 2022
elections;facebook fact-checks
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How do we go forward?’" He didn’t allege that the election was stolen from him.  The Star Tribune reported that Walz triumphed in the race in part by winning strong support in "areas of the Twin Cities metro area core and its suburbs. "  Claims that the Minnesota governor’s race was "stolen" are baseless. We rate them...
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minnesota was stolen from scott jensen.
how do we go forward?" he didnt allege that the election was stolen from him.  the star tribune reported that walz triumphed in the race in part by winning strong support in "areas of the twin cities metro area core and its suburbs. "  claims that the minnesota governors race was "stolen" are baseless. we rate them !
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Pardons — Obama: 1,927, Trump: 26. And Trump is abusing that power?
February 19, 2020
criminal justice
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A Facebook post claims: "Pardons — Obama: 1,927, Trump: 26. And Trump is abusing that power?"  The numbers for Obama are roughly accurate if you count total acts of clemency — pardons plus sentence commutations. But only about 11% of those were pardons. The numbers alone don’t suggest abuse of power. Experts told us th...
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pardons obama 1,927, trump 26. and trump is abusing that power?
a facebook post claims "pardons obama 1,927, trump 26. and trump is abusing that power?"  the numbers for obama are roughly accurate if you count total acts of clemency pardons plus sentence commutations. but only about 11 of those were pardons. the numbers alone dont suggest abuse of power. experts told us that obam...
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The wildfires in Canada were planned.
June 6, 2023
fires;natural disasters
tiktok posts
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But that is unproved; Agence France-Presse  reported that officials have found no suggesting widespread arson. In May, police in Sooke, British Columbia, arrested a woman in connection to suspicious fires, one of which was a small brush fire; the other "fully involved" a tree. Another woman was arrested in March in co...
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the wildfires in canada were planned.
but that is unproved agence francepresse  reported that officials have found no suggesting widespread arson. in may, police in sooke, british columbia, arrested a woman in connection to suspicious fires, one of which was a small brush fire the other "fully involved" a tree. another woman was arrested in march in conne...
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If you will go look up the definition of 'act of God,' we've used it in legal terms for a long time in this state.
May 4, 2010
energy;regulation
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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remarks to Texas reporters
An agriculture-related law that took effect in 2003 protects people who violate rules about artificially controlling the weather if they can prove the violation "was caused solely by an act of God, war, strike, riot or other catastrophe." A law enacted in 1997 similarly protects people who violate certain state water l...
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if you will go look up the definition of 'act of god,' we've used it in legal terms for a long time in this state.
an agriculturerelated law that took effect in 2003 protects people who violate rules about artificially controlling the weather if they can prove the violation "was caused solely by an act of god, war, strike, riot or other catastrophe." a law enacted in 1997 similarly protects people who violate certain state water la...
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The voting public had no say" in the Atlanta region's proposed transportation project list.
July 19, 2012
transportation
lights for liberty
Lights for Liberty is a group opposed to the regional transportation tax that goes before metro Atlanta voters on July 31, 2012.
georgia
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press release
Wise makes an interesting argument that average voters haven’t had a fair shot at weighing in on a list that was approved by 18 elected officials. The shift from the rail line in Cobb, however, shows the voting public has had a say in the project list. There have been varying degrees of public involvement on the list, ...
0
the voting public had no say" in the atlanta region's proposed transportation project list.
wise makes an interesting argument that average voters havent had a fair shot at weighing in on a list that was approved by 18 elected officials. the shift from the rail line in cobb, however, shows the voting public has had a say in the project list. there have been varying degrees of public involvement on the list, m...
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There's actually 600 abortions done after the 20th week of pregnancy every year in Ohio.
July 18, 2011
abortion
peggy lehner
Peggy Lehner is the state senator for the 6th Ohio Senate District, which encompasses portions of Montgomery County. She previously served one term in the Ohio House of Representatives and for 10 years was a member of Kettering City Council.  
ohio
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a radio interview
We also checked Lehner’s follow-up point and it also was accurate. In 2009, there were 216 abortions when the pregnancy was at least 23 weeks along. Lehner slightly understated the number of abortions that occurred in the timeframe she referenced during the radio program. Still, her understatement does not undercut the...
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there's actually 600 abortions done after the 20th week of pregnancy every year in ohio.
we also checked lehners followup point and it also was accurate. in 2009, there were 216 abortions when the pregnancy was at least 23 weeks along. lehner slightly understated the number of abortions that occurred in the timeframe she referenced during the radio program. still, her understatement does not undercut the a...
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4
Says May 2018 marked the 401st straight month of global temperatures exceeding the 20th century average.
June 18, 2018
climate change;history;weather
jim spencer
Jim Spencer has been chief weathercaster for KXAN TV in Austin since 1993.
texas
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a news blog post
Spencer wrote that May 2018 marked the 401st straight month of global temperatures exceeding the 20th century average. This accurately echoes the findings of respected NOAA researchers. Missing: Clarification that other entities have reported fewer consecutive months that this pattern has held, possibly as few as 291 ...
1
says may 2018 marked the 401st straight month of global temperatures exceeding the 20th century average.
spencer wrote that may 2018 marked the 401st straight month of global temperatures exceeding the 20th century average. this accurately echoes the findings of respected noaa researchers. missing clarification that other entities have reported fewer consecutive months that this pattern has held, possibly as few as 291 m...
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0
Paying taxes is optional!!
April 23, 2022
taxes;facebook fact-checks
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A video claimed that "Paying taxes is optional!!" Claims that a secret "straw man" account exempts you from paying taxes are tied to a complex, persistent and unfounded conspiracy theory.  Federal law dictates who owes taxes, how much is owed and when a tax payment is due. Failing to pay the taxes you owe could result ...
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paying taxes is optional!!
a video claimed that "paying taxes is optional!!" claims that a secret "straw man" account exempts you from paying taxes are tied to a complex, persistent and unfounded conspiracy theory.  federal law dictates who owes taxes, how much is owed and when a tax payment is due. failing to pay the taxes you owe could result ...
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1
The EPA "wants to hire 230,000 new government regulators that will cost the taxpayer $21 billion.
October 21, 2011
environment;federal budget;regulation
allen west
Allen West announced in July 2021 that he is running for the Republican primary for Texas governor. He served for about a year as chairman of the Texas Republican Party, stepping down in June 2021. West represented Florida's 22nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013. Lieutenant ...
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West is suggesting that the federal government is bloated and will bloat even more since the EPA "wants" to hire 230,000 new employees at a cost of $21 billion. But the EPA made it clear in its brief that it doesn't want to hire all those folks. It's unclear how the EPA and the states would handle implementation if the...
0
the epa "wants to hire 230,000 new government regulators that will cost the taxpayer 21 billion.
west is suggesting that the federal government is bloated and will bloat even more since the epa "wants" to hire 230,000 new employees at a cost of 21 billion. but the epa made it clear in its brief that it doesn't want to hire all those folks. it's unclear how the epa and the states would handle implementation if the ...
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The documentary "2,000 Mules proves" Democrats "cheated on the 2020 elections.
October 25, 2022
national;elections;wisconsin;pennsylvania;michigan;arizona
instagram posts
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An Instagram post says that the documentary "2,000 Mules" proves Democrats "cheated on the 2020 elections." Elections and law enforcement officials in battleground states have said that they have not received to prove the allegations in the "2,000 Mules" movie that suggests widespread cheating via ballot drop boxes. B...
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the documentary "2,000 mules proves" democrats "cheated on the 2020 elections.
an instagram post says that the documentary "2,000 mules" proves democrats "cheated on the 2020 elections." elections and law enforcement officials in battleground states have said that they have not received to prove the allegations in the "2,000 mules" movie that suggests widespread cheating via ballot drop boxes. b...
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A flight from Atlanta to Houston was canceled due to a "terrorist dry run.
September 11, 2014
crime;terrorism;punditfact
facebook posts
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Petruna’s 2009 account about a "terrorist dry run" leading to a canceled flight is going viral on Facebook. According to Petruna, 11 Muslim men were so uncooperative with their flight attendants that Flight 297 from Atlanta to Houston was canceled. But the airline, other passengers from the flight, and the Associated P...
0
a flight from atlanta to houston was canceled due to a "terrorist dry run.
petrunas 2009 account about a "terrorist dry run" leading to a canceled flight is going viral on facebook. according to petruna, 11 muslim men were so uncooperative with their flight attendants that flight 297 from atlanta to houston was canceled. but the airline, other passengers from the flight, and the associated pr...
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5
Sen. Obama has never taken on his party leaders on a single major issue.
October 7, 2008
candidate biography
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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Nashville, Tenn
CQ did not consider the Office of Public Integrity votes to be among the most important of 2006 or 2007. None of the examples the Obama campaign provides could be seen as major issues on which Obama was at odds with his party leadership. Certainly nothing on the scale of McCain's unpopular positions on immigration and ...
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sen. obama has never taken on his party leaders on a single major issue.
cq did not consider the office of public integrity votes to be among the most important of 2006 or 2007. none of the examples the obama campaign provides could be seen as major issues on which obama was at odds with his party leadership. certainly nothing on the scale of mccain's unpopular positions on immigration and ...
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5
Obama said his proposed $1,000 emergency energy rebate "will be enough to offset the increased cost of gas for a working family over the next 4 months.
August 1, 2008
energy
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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St. Petersburg, Fla
Consider this stat: for a New England family making $50,000 a year, energy costs last winter ate up 22 percent of their overall pre-tax income; this winter it is projected to consume 38 percent. "How are these families going to make it through the winter?" Wolfe asked. Wolfe said a $1,000 rebate would help many strug...
1
obama said his proposed 1,000 emergency energy rebate "will be enough to offset the increased cost of gas for a working family over the next 4 months.
consider this stat for a new england family making 50,000 a year, energy costs last winter ate up 22 percent of their overall pretax income this winter it is projected to consume 38 percent. "how are these families going to make it through the winter?" wolfe asked. wolfe said a 1,000 rebate would help many struggling...
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4
Says a "rather extraordinary amount of non-classroom employees" were added by Texas school districts over the last decade.
March 9, 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.
texas
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24
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a comment to reporters
"If you’re trying to maintain student performance while you’re trying to go through these financially tight times, you’re going to see a lot of different patterns depending on how the district is organized and how the district is doing," Moak said. "If the district is needing a lot of help from these other (non-classro...
1
says a "rather extraordinary amount of nonclassroom employees" were added by texas school districts over the last decade.
"if youre trying to maintain student performance while youre trying to go through these financially tight times, youre going to see a lot of different patterns depending on how the district is organized and how the district is doing," moak said. "if the district is needing a lot of help from these other nonclassroom st...
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14,424
1
The only housing authority in the state that we have actually given money to is NYCHA.
March 12, 2018
homeless;housing;state budget
andrew cuomo
Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, was elected to his first term as governor of New York in 2010.
new york
15
5
8
7
3
0
a press conference
"The only housing authority in the state that we have actually given money to is NYCHA," Cuomo said. The New York City Housing Authority is the only public housing agency that has a line item in the budget. But other housing authorities have received money from the state through competitive grant programs. So the New Y...
0
the only housing authority in the state that we have actually given money to is nycha.
"the only housing authority in the state that we have actually given money to is nycha," cuomo said. the new york city housing authority is the only public housing agency that has a line item in the budget. but other housing authorities have received money from the state through competitive grant programs. so the new y...
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2
Oil pulling" improves overall oral health, strengthens gums, helps prevent cavities, whitens teeth and reduces plaque.
April 12, 2023
public health;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
null
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
But the researchers also recommended more "robust" research for high-quality . Oil pulling is not recommended by the American Dental Association for improved oral health. Although some studies have suggested it has potential benefits, experts say more research is needed. The most proven way to improve oral health, stre...
0
oil pulling" improves overall oral health, strengthens gums, helps prevent cavities, whitens teeth and reduces plaque.
but the researchers also recommended more "robust" research for highquality . oil pulling is not recommended by the american dental association for improved oral health. although some studies have suggested it has potential benefits, experts say more research is needed. the most proven way to improve oral health, stren...
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11,615
4
Andrew Jackson was the last president who actually balanced the federal budget, where we had no national debt.
April 20, 2016
debt;deficit;federal budget;history
ben carson
Dr. Ben Carson is President Donald Trump's secretary for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A retired pediatric neurosurgeon, Carson ran as a Republican for president in 2016. He owns homes in West Palm Beach and Maryland.
national
0
3
3
8
12
4
a Fox Business interview
Carson said, "Andrew Jackson was the last president who actually balanced the federal budget, where we had no national debt." Experts say this feat doesn’t really deserve the plaudits Carson is giving it, but Carson has his facts basically right. Jackson was the last — and only — president to bring the national debt to...
1
andrew jackson was the last president who actually balanced the federal budget, where we had no national debt.
carson said, "andrew jackson was the last president who actually balanced the federal budget, where we had no national debt." experts say this feat doesnt really deserve the plaudits carson is giving it, but carson has his facts basically right. jackson was the last and only president to bring the national debt to ze...
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6,334
3
President Obama campaign surrogate Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley "acknowledged that we are not better off than we were four years ago.
September 4, 2012
economy
chris devaney
A University of Oklahoma graduate, Devaney came to Tennessee in 1994 to work on the campaign of Sen. Fred Thompson. He was elected to serve as state chairman in 2006 and reelected in 2010. He lives in Chattanooga with his wife Heather and their four children.
tennessee
0
0
1
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Tennessee Republican Party web site posting
During his "Face the Nation" appearance, O’Malley did, in fact, say Americans are not better off than they were four years ago, but he made clear he felt this was the fault of the Bush administration, not Obama’s. He further clarified his beliefs in a CNN interview the next day and in another television interview three...
1
president obama campaign surrogate maryland gov. martin o'malley "acknowledged that we are not better off than we were four years ago.
during his "face the nation" appearance, omalley did, in fact, say americans are not better off than they were four years ago, but he made clear he felt this was the fault of the bush administration, not obamas. he further clarified his beliefs in a cnn interview the next day and in another television interview three d...
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20,320
1
The White House "created a fake set for (President Joe) Biden to get his booster shot. The entire Biden presidency is one giant charade.
September 29, 2021
coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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50
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1,410
570
social media posts
Social media posts said the White House "created a set for (President Joe) Biden to get his booster shot." There was nothing about the event's staging. Biden received his vaccination in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, a frequent venue for White House news events and photo ops. ...
0
the white house "created a fake set for president joe biden to get his booster shot. the entire biden presidency is one giant charade.
social media posts said the white house "created a set for president joe biden to get his booster shot." there was nothing about the event's staging. biden received his vaccination in the south court auditorium of the eisenhower executive office building, a frequent venue for white house news events and photo ops. pu...
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11,402
1
GDP was zero essentially for the last two quarters.
March 10, 2016
economy
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
36
85
120
194
360
179
the Miami GOP debate
Trump said, "GDP was zero essentially for the last two quarters." Economic growth in the last two quarters of 2015 was modest: 1 percent and 2 percent. But that’s not zero. We rate Trump’s .
0
gdp was zero essentially for the last two quarters.
trump said, "gdp was zero essentially for the last two quarters." economic growth in the last two quarters of 2015 was modest 1 percent and 2 percent. but thats not zero. we rate trumps .
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23,272
1
In Switzerland, it is illegal to flush the toilet after 10 p.m. in apartments to avoid disturbing neighbors.
July 7, 2023
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
null
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a photo shared on Facebook
21 of the world's most bizarre laws. "  The Daily Mail’s article said it was common for Swiss landlords to impose house rules preventing flushing from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., but it did not provide for the .  PolitiFact searched Google and Nexis for reports of a post-10 p.m. ban on toilet flushing in Switzerland and found...
0
in switzerland, it is illegal to flush the toilet after 10 p.m. in apartments to avoid disturbing neighbors.
21 of the world's most bizarre laws. "  the daily mails article said it was common for swiss landlords to impose house rules preventing flushing from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., but it did not provide for the .  politifact searched google and nexis for reports of a post10 p.m. ban on toilet flushing in switzerland and found n...
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18,499
3
Says Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez "approved a 67% pay raise for himself and increased his own pension. He makes $250,000 a year, more than almost every big-city Mayor in the country. He also kept his taxpayer-funded Mercedes-Benz after slashing $400 million in government jobs and spending.
September 17, 2020
congress;county government
debbie mucarsel-powell
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, a Democrat, was elected to the U.S. House in 2018.
florida
0
0
2
0
0
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a campaign website
Mucarsel-Powell said Gimenez "approved a 67% pay raise for himself and increased his own pension. He makes $250,000 a year, more than almost every big-city Mayor in the country. He also kept his taxpayer-funded Mercedes-Benz after slashing $400 million in government jobs and spending." The statement is partially accura...
1
says miamidade mayor carlos gimenez "approved a 67 pay raise for himself and increased his own pension. he makes 250,000 a year, more than almost every bigcity mayor in the country. he also kept his taxpayerfunded mercedesbenz after slashing 400 million in government jobs and spending.
mucarselpowell said gimenez "approved a 67 pay raise for himself and increased his own pension. he makes 250,000 a year, more than almost every bigcity mayor in the country. he also kept his taxpayerfunded mercedesbenz after slashing 400 million in government jobs and spending." the statement is partially accurate but ...
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10,098
5
Liberty University students "were mandated" to attend Sen. Ted Cruz's presidential announcement "or they would be fined.
March 24, 2015
elections;punditfact
jess mcintosh
Jess McIntosh is vice president for communications for Emily's List.
null
1
0
0
1
0
0
with Chris Hayes"
McIntosh said Liberty University students "were mandated" to attend Cruz’s presidential announcement "or they would be fined." Cruz’s speech was part of a regular program at the university called Convocation. By the letter of the law, students are required to attend or pay a $10 fine. The private university wouldn’t te...
1
liberty university students "were mandated" to attend sen. ted cruz's presidential announcement "or they would be fined.
mcintosh said liberty university students "were mandated" to attend cruzs presidential announcement "or they would be fined." cruzs speech was part of a regular program at the university called convocation. by the letter of the law, students are required to attend or pay a 10 fine. the private university wouldnt tell u...
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1,150
2
The Senate Finance Committee approved a reform proposal that has both Democratic and Republican support.
October 17, 2009
health care
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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71
9
his weekly address
Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa, the ranking Republican member on the committee, called the measure partisan and deeply flawed. So Obama is technically correct that the proposal had "Democratic and Republican support." But he didn't mention that it got only one Republican vote, which meant the nine other GOP senators vot...
0
the senate finance committee approved a reform proposal that has both democratic and republican support.
sen. charles grassley of iowa, the ranking republican member on the committee, called the measure partisan and deeply flawed. so obama is technically correct that the proposal had "democratic and republican support." but he didn't mention that it got only one republican vote, which meant the nine other gop senators vot...
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2,399
1
Sen. Barbara Boxer "voted against immigration reform to permit (Hispanic immigrants) people to come here legally to work.
September 30, 2010
immigration;message machine 2010
susan b. anthony list
The Susan B. Anthony List is a Republican group that seeks to  elect pro-life women to Congress.  
national
0
0
0
0
1
1
a TV ad
It states simply that Boxer "voted against immigration reform to permit our people to come here legally to work." Boxer did not vote against the immigration reform bill in 2007. She voted against a provision in it that she felt would lead to the exploitation of immigrant workers. Moreover, the ad ignores Boxer's histor...
0
sen. barbara boxer "voted against immigration reform to permit hispanic immigrants people to come here legally to work.
it states simply that boxer "voted against immigration reform to permit our people to come here legally to work." boxer did not vote against the immigration reform bill in 2007. she voted against a provision in it that she felt would lead to the exploitation of immigrant workers. moreover, the ad ignores boxer's histor...
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When Congress voted to condemn Iran for sentencing a Christian pastor to death, (U.S. Rep. Lois) Capps was the only member who voted no.
October 9, 2012
human rights;islam;israel;foreign policy;religion
emergency committee for israel
The Emergency Committee for Israel advocates for a strong US-Israel relationship, particularly on security issues. Its board includes such conservatives as William Kristol and Gary Bauer.
national
0
0
0
2
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a campaign ad
The official record does show that Capps was the only lawmaker to vote "no" on the resolution in question, but that’s not the whole story. Quickly realizing her , Capps took several steps to correct the record, including taking to the floor to clarify her position within minutes of the erroneous vote. The speed of her ...
0
when congress voted to condemn iran for sentencing a christian pastor to death, u.s. rep. lois capps was the only member who voted no.
the official record does show that capps was the only lawmaker to vote "no" on the resolution in question, but thats not the whole story. quickly realizing her , capps took several steps to correct the record, including taking to the floor to clarify her position within minutes of the erroneous vote. the speed of her c...
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4
Says Donald Trump "said as recently as a few weeks ago in Phoenix that every undocumented person would be subject to deportation.
October 19, 2016
immigration;candidate biography;homeland security
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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70
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9
the third 2016 presidential debate
Clinton claimed that Trump said "as recently as a few weeks ago in Phoenix that every undocumented person would be subject to deportation." Trump said Aug. 31 that anyone in the country illegally who wants lawful status has to go back home and apply for re-entry, and that those who came illegally are subject to deporta...
1
says donald trump "said as recently as a few weeks ago in phoenix that every undocumented person would be subject to deportation.
clinton claimed that trump said "as recently as a few weeks ago in phoenix that every undocumented person would be subject to deportation." trump said aug. 31 that anyone in the country illegally who wants lawful status has to go back home and apply for reentry, and that those who came illegally are subject to deportat...
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"Since Mayor Kennedy O'Brien took office Sayreville has issued 22,081 building permits! Now O'Brien is holding secret meetings with big developers.
October 17, 2011
elections
new jersey democratic state committee
The New Jersey Democratic State Committee represents the Democratic Party in New Jersey.
new jersey
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0
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a political advertisement
The Democratic State Committee sent a mailer to Sayreville residents stating more than 22,000 building permits had been issued in the borough during the incumbent mayor’s tenure, and accused him of having secret meetings with big developers. We confirmed that 22,081 permits were issued, but just 5 percent -- 1,240 -- o...
0
"since mayor kennedy o'brien took office sayreville has issued 22,081 building permits! now o'brien is holding secret meetings with big developers.
the democratic state committee sent a mailer to sayreville residents stating more than 22,000 building permits had been issued in the borough during the incumbent mayors tenure, and accused him of having secret meetings with big developers. we confirmed that 22,081 permits were issued, but just 5 percent 1,240  of tho...
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U.S. Senate candidate Todd Akin was "partly right" that a woman's body has a way of shutting down so that a pregnancy doesn't occur if she's raped.
January 10, 2013
abortion
phil gingrey
Phil Gingrey, a Republican, is a congressman from Georgia
georgia
1
1
2
2
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1
a speech
Our conclusion: Gingrey said it’s "partly right" that a woman's body has a way of shutting down so that a pregnancy doesn't occur if she's raped. There is some information that suggests that some conditions, particularly stress, can reduce fertility. But our research found it is not typically the stress of a rape. Ther...
0
u.s. senate candidate todd akin was "partly right" that a woman's body has a way of shutting down so that a pregnancy doesn't occur if she's raped.
our conclusion gingrey said its "partly right" that a woman's body has a way of shutting down so that a pregnancy doesn't occur if she's raped. there is some information that suggests that some conditions, particularly stress, can reduce fertility. but our research found it is not typically the stress of a rape. theres...
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1
We're the highest developed nation taxed in the world.
October 17, 2017
taxes
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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an interview with E.W. Scripps television
Trump said that the United States is "the highest developed nation taxed in the world." Looking at tax collections relative to the size of the U.S. economy and the number of people, the numbers tell a different story. The United States ranks 28th in tax revenue as a percentage of GDP and 13th on a per-capita basis. Tru...
0
we're the highest developed nation taxed in the world.
trump said that the united states is "the highest developed nation taxed in the world." looking at tax collections relative to the size of the u.s. economy and the number of people, the numbers tell a different story. the united states ranks 28th in tax revenue as a percentage of gdp and 13th on a percapita basis. trum...
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These images show LeBron James dressed in pink for the "Barbie" movie.
July 21, 2023
corrections and updates
social media
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Facebook post
Our ruling  Several images circulating on social media that Lebron James is dressed in pink for the "Barbie" movie premiere. These images are all generated with artificial intelligence, PolitiFact found no that James wore that outfit.  We rate this . CORRECTION , July 28: We’ve updated this fact-check to clarify a ...
0
these images show lebron james dressed in pink for the "barbie" movie.
our ruling  several images circulating on social media that lebron james is dressed in pink for the "barbie" movie premiere. these images are all generated with artificial intelligence, politifact found no that james wore that outfit.  we rate this . correction , july 28 weve updated this factcheck to clarify a com...
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1
Mitch McConnell was one of the few senators that voted after Tiananmen Square not to have punitive actions against China for human rights violations.
May 1, 2018
candidate biography;china;human rights;trade
don blankenship
Don Blankenship is a candidate for U.S. senator from West Virginia and the former CEO of Massey Energy. He spent a year in jail for his conviction on conspiring to avoid mine safety regulations, an act that led to the deaths of 29 miners in a 2010 mine explosion.
national
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a debate
Blankenship said, "Mitch McConnell was one of the few senators that voted after Tiananmen Square not to have punitive actions against China for human rights violations." This assertion is in multiple ways. McConnell and every other Senate Republican had voted in favor of sanctions in the immediate aftermath of Tiananm...
0
mitch mcconnell was one of the few senators that voted after tiananmen square not to have punitive actions against china for human rights violations.
blankenship said, "mitch mcconnell was one of the few senators that voted after tiananmen square not to have punitive actions against china for human rights violations." this assertion is in multiple ways. mcconnell and every other senate republican had voted in favor of sanctions in the immediate aftermath of tiananm...
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Says Chick-fil-A funds the National Christian Foundation, which "paid a preacher to go to Uganda and help their lawmakers" with a bill that would impose the death penalty for homosexuality.
October 14, 2019
corporations;lgbtq;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
null
24
50
108
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1,410
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a Facebook post
A Facebook post of a tweet claimed that Chick-fil-A has contributed to the National Christian Foundation, which then funded a preacher to travel to Uganda to help lawmakers craft an anti-gay bill. News reports show that the evangelical preacher Lou Engle did travel to Uganda in 2010, around the time that lawmakers were...
0
says chickfila funds the national christian foundation, which "paid a preacher to go to uganda and help their lawmakers" with a bill that would impose the death penalty for homosexuality.
a facebook post of a tweet claimed that chickfila has contributed to the national christian foundation, which then funded a preacher to travel to uganda to help lawmakers craft an antigay bill. news reports show that the evangelical preacher lou engle did travel to uganda in 2010, around the time that lawmakers were cr...
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Florida ranks last in the ratio of employees to residents... And Florida is dead last in the nation in state employee payroll expenditures per resident.
September 13, 2010
state budget
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.
florida
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4
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a campaign website
Or to put it more simply: Stay tuned.  We don't think Sink has made clear yet how she will reach the goals of streamlining middle management and paying fair and competitive salaries if she is elected governor. But for this -O-Meter, our task was to evaluate whether Sink's statement was accurate that Florida ranks last ...
1
florida ranks last in the ratio of employees to residents... and florida is dead last in the nation in state employee payroll expenditures per resident.
or to put it more simply stay tuned.  we don't think sink has made clear yet how she will reach the goals of streamlining middle management and paying fair and competitive salaries if she is elected governor. but for this ometer, our task was to evaluate whether sink's statement was accurate that florida ranks last in ...
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PHIL MURPHY ONLY ALLOWING IN PERSON VOTING ON Election Day AT PRUDENTIAL CENTER IN NEWARK NJ - Calling it a #SuperPollingStation
September 16, 2020
elections;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
new jersey
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50
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a post on Facebook
The Facebook post claimed that Murphy is "only allowing in-person voting on Election Day at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., "calling it a #SuperPollingStation." The Prudential Center is being offered as a "super polling site" on Election Day, when voters who don’t want to cast their ballots by mail can show up and v...
0
phil murphy only allowing in person voting on election day at prudential center in newark nj calling it a superpollingstation
the facebook post claimed that murphy is "only allowing inperson voting on election day at prudential center in newark, n.j., "calling it a superpollingstation." the prudential center is being offered as a "super polling site" on election day, when voters who dont want to cast their ballots by mail can show up and vote...
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We see an uncompleted wall that was duly appropriated dollars during the Trump days to build over 700 miles. Only 150 miles were constructed.
June 9, 2021
immigration;border security
george p. bush
George Prescott Bush, formerly a corporate lawyer, won election as Texas land commissioner in 2014. He's renominated to seek a second term in 2018.
texas
0
1
1
1
4
0
an interview
However, U.S. Customs and Border Protection data shows that this is an undercount.  About 453 miles of primary and secondary border walls were completed between 2017 and 2020.  Bush’s that Congress appropriated money to build over 700 miles of barriers also misses the mark. Although Congress appropriated some money —...
0
we see an uncompleted wall that was duly appropriated dollars during the trump days to build over 700 miles. only 150 miles were constructed.
however, u.s. customs and border protection data shows that this is an undercount.  about 453 miles of primary and secondary border walls were completed between 2017 and 2020.  bushs that congress appropriated money to build over 700 miles of barriers also misses the mark. although congress appropriated some money 5...
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3
I voted to defund sanctuary cities.
September 10, 2018
immigration
claire mccaskill
Claire McCaskill is a Democrat and a U.S. Senator from Missouri.
missouri
5
1
3
5
5
0
a Q&A at Truman State University
McCaskill said she "voted to defund sanctuary cities." The vote her campaign references, despite being procedural, had the proxy effect of voting for the defunding, experts point out, especially considering the context where McCaskill has explicitly stated she takes that stance. The rest of her voting record, however, ...
1
i voted to defund sanctuary cities.
mccaskill said she "voted to defund sanctuary cities." the vote her campaign references, despite being procedural, had the proxy effect of voting for the defunding, experts point out, especially considering the context where mccaskill has explicitly stated she takes that stance. the rest of her voting record, however, ...
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14,508
0
Obama Announces Bid To Become UN Secretary General
April 12, 2018
fake news;punditfact
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
null
8
18
24
53
233
396
a blog post
USA NEWS claimed, "Obama Announces Bid To Become UN Secretary General." The post includes outdated information and is based on unfounded claims. We rate USA NEWS’ statement !
0
obama announces bid to become un secretary general
usa news claimed, "obama announces bid to become un secretary general." the post includes outdated information and is based on unfounded claims. we rate usa news statement !
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13,771
0
Mar-A-Lago (was) destroyed by (Hurricane) Irma (and) Jared Kushner (is) still missing.
September 10, 2017
fake news
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
florida
8
18
24
53
233
396
a blog post
"Reality is often in the eye of the beholder. You won’t find any of it here." Other elements of the story are also plainly . The article claims President Trump’s son, Eric Trump, designed Mar-a-Lago himself, and constructed the building to be able to "withstand bunker-busting bombs," but not water damage. We rate this ...
0
maralago was destroyed by hurricane irma and jared kushner is still missing.
"reality is often in the eye of the beholder. you wont find any of it here." other elements of the story are also plainly . the article claims president trumps son, eric trump, designed maralago himself, and constructed the building to be able to "withstand bunkerbusting bombs," but not water damage. we rate this .
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5,799
5
Ronald Reagan "raised taxes in 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1987.
June 5, 2012
deficit;taxes
gerry connolly
Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly, a Democrat, has represented Virginia's 11th Congressional District in Congress since 2009. The district encompasses Fairfax County, Prince William County, and Fairfax City in Northern Virginia. Connolly serves on the House Budget Committee, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Ho...
virginia
1
1
4
1
0
0
a floor speech
Connolly said Reagan, as president "raised taxes" in 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1987.  Reagan did, in fact, sign off on at least one tax increase during each of those years. Some of the increases were modest in scope. And it’s important to note that overall U.S. taxes, when measured as a portion of the nation’s GDP, we...
1
ronald reagan "raised taxes in 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1987.
connolly said reagan, as president "raised taxes" in 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986 and 1987.  reagan did, in fact, sign off on at least one tax increase during each of those years. some of the increases were modest in scope. and its important to note that overall u.s. taxes, when measured as a portion of the nations gdp, went...
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14,479
1
This year's state budget "continues to direct millions in taxpayer dollars in advertising to the failing Start-Up NY program
March 31, 2018
corrections and updates;economy;jobs;state budget;taxes
brian kolb
Brian Kolb is a Republican Assemblymember from the Rochester area. He was a 2018 candidate for New York governor, but dropped his bid early in the race.
new york
0
0
2
0
1
0
a statement on the state budget
Kolb said the state budget directs millions of dollars to advertise the Start-Up NY program. It’s that a line in the budget allows the state to use money to advertise Start-Up NY. But state officials use the same pot of money to promote tourism and other programs in the state. While the bill may include language about...
0
this year's state budget "continues to direct millions in taxpayer dollars in advertising to the failing startup ny program
kolb said the state budget directs millions of dollars to advertise the startup ny program. its that a line in the budget allows the state to use money to advertise startup ny. but state officials use the same pot of money to promote tourism and other programs in the state. while the bill may include language about wh...
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6,565
4
I went to the Olympics that was out of balance, and we got it on balance.
October 22, 2012
candidate biography
mitt romney
Mitt Romney is a U.S. senator from Utah. He ran for president in 2012 as the Republican nominee, losing to incumbent President Barack Obama. Prior to that, Romney served one term as governor of Massachusetts, elected to the post in 2002. He was born in 1947 in Michigan, where his father was governor from 1963 to 1969. ...
national
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Boca Raton, Fla
It’s correct that Romney more than balanced the the Salt Lake Organizing Committee’s budget. But that doesn’t tell the whole story, since he helped secure at least $400 million -- and possibly up to $1.5 billion -- in government funding to make the Olympics function that is not included in the balance sheet he’s toutin...
1
i went to the olympics that was out of balance, and we got it on balance.
its correct that romney more than balanced the the salt lake organizing committees budget. but that doesnt tell the whole story, since he helped secure at least 400 million and possibly up to 1.5 billion in government funding to make the olympics function that is not included in the balance sheet hes touting. the sta...
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13,007
4
Just last year, alone, 710 police officers" were assaulted in New York state.
January 30, 2017
criminal justice;crime
martin golden
Martin Golden is a Republican state senator from New York's 22nd district in Brooklyn.
new york
0
1
0
0
0
0
a press conference announcing the Community Heroes Protection Act
Golden said,  "Just last year alone, 710 police officers … were assaulted in this state." Golden relied on FBI data that does not include assaults on officers from New York City. Golden undercounted, but his point is not lost: The number of reported assaults on law enforcement officers is significant. His statement nee...
1
just last year, alone, 710 police officers" were assaulted in new york state.
golden said,  "just last year alone, 710 police officers were assaulted in this state." golden relied on fbi data that does not include assaults on officers from new york city. golden undercounted, but his point is not lost the number of reported assaults on law enforcement officers is significant. his statement needs...
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10,946
4
Says Marco Rubio is proposing a new $1 trillion "welfare program" in tax credits and "$1 trillion in new military spending.
November 10, 2015
children;families;federal budget;military;welfare;taxes
rand paul
Rand Paul, a U.S. senator from Kentucky elected in 2010. He ran for president in 2016 before dropping out to seek re-election to the Senate. Paul is a medical doctor and an ophthalmologist. His father is Ron Paul, a 2008 presidential candidate and a former member of Congress from Texas. 
wisconsin
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13
7
12
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a debate
It’s estimated that over 10 years, a common time frame for federal budget planning, Rubio’s child tax credit would result in the loss of $1 trillion in tax revenue; and his plan to reverse declines in Pentagon spending would cost $1 trillion. But it’s a stretch to call the tax credit welfare and in making his , Paul di...
1
says marco rubio is proposing a new 1 trillion "welfare program" in tax credits and "1 trillion in new military spending.
its estimated that over 10 years, a common time frame for federal budget planning, rubios child tax credit would result in the loss of 1 trillion in tax revenue and his plan to reverse declines in pentagon spending would cost 1 trillion. but its a stretch to call the tax credit welfare and in making his , paul didnt st...
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19,042
0
The Nashville bombing was an attempt to stop an AT&T audit into Dominion software and cover up election corruption.
December 27, 2020
elections;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
null
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50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
Posts online that the Christmas Day bombing in Nashville was an attempt to cover up election fraud because AT&T was conducting an audit of Dominion Voting Systems machines and that the equipment was recently relocated to the company’s building that was damaged in the blast. This is bogus. There is no that suggests th...
0
the nashville bombing was an attempt to stop an att audit into dominion software and cover up election corruption.
posts online that the christmas day bombing in nashville was an attempt to cover up election fraud because att was conducting an audit of dominion voting systems machines and that the equipment was recently relocated to the companys building that was damaged in the blast. this is bogus. there is no that suggests that...
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10,524
1
The five Guantanamo detainees swapped for Bowe Bergdahl "are right now back on the battlefield.
July 21, 2015
terrorism
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
36
85
120
194
360
179
South Carolina
Donald Trump said the five Guantanamo detainees swapped for Bowe Bergdahl "are right now back on the battlefield." The Taliban Five are known to be in Qatar, where they have been since their release over a year ago. Qatar is considered neutral ground -- not a battlefield -- and they are not allowed to leave the country...
0
the five guantanamo detainees swapped for bowe bergdahl "are right now back on the battlefield.
donald trump said the five guantanamo detainees swapped for bowe bergdahl "are right now back on the battlefield." the taliban five are known to be in qatar, where they have been since their release over a year ago. qatar is considered neutral ground not a battlefield and they are not allowed to leave the country. at...
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22,973
1
Simulation with fictional virus shows '"what they're preparing for us" in 2025.
May 5, 2023
public health;facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
null
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3
15
51
405
140
an Instagram post
"Most of us don’t respond well if we face something that’s rare and catastrophic," she said. "It’s almost like inoculating them. Exercises are a form of inoculation for emergencies." She said gathering the people who must respond to such events and letting them get to know one another and learn to cooperate is benefici...
0
simulation with fictional virus shows '"what they're preparing for us" in 2025.
"most of us dont respond well if we face something thats rare and catastrophic," she said. "its almost like inoculating them. exercises are a form of inoculation for emergencies." she said gathering the people who must respond to such events and letting them get to know one another and learn to cooperate is beneficial....
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9,652
1
We're above 800 million Muslims radicalized, more than half the Muslims on Earth That's not a minority. That's now a majority.
October 15, 2014
islam;terrorism;punditfact
ben shapiro
Ben Shapiro is a conservative political commentator and columnist who founded The Daily Wire.
null
0
0
0
1
1
0
a YouTube video
Shapiro said that a majority of Muslims are radicals. To make his numbers work, he had to cherry-pick certain results from public opinion surveys. Given the choice between two possible percentages, he chose the higher one. Shapiro also relied heavily on the idea that anyone who supported sharia law is a radical. Some o...
0
we're above 800 million muslims radicalized, more than half the muslims on earth that's not a minority. that's now a majority.
shapiro said that a majority of muslims are radicals. to make his numbers work, he had to cherrypick certain results from public opinion surveys. given the choice between two possible percentages, he chose the higher one. shapiro also relied heavily on the idea that anyone who supported sharia law is a radical. some of...
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17,164
3
Not once in his entire career in Washington, D.C., which started way back in 1991, has Democratic Socialist Bernie Sanders ever voted yes on sanctions against Russia.
February 22, 2020
foreign policy
tweets
Twitter is a messaging service where people often discuss politics. Individual messages are called Tweets.
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a tweet
A post claims: "Not once in his entire career in Washington, D.C., which started way back in 1991, has Democratic Socialist Bernie Sanders ever voted yes on sanctions against Russia." Sanders voted once, in 2017, to add Russia to a sanctions bill. But on the final version of that bill, which carried sanctions against R...
1
not once in his entire career in washington, d.c., which started way back in 1991, has democratic socialist bernie sanders ever voted yes on sanctions against russia.
a post claims "not once in his entire career in washington, d.c., which started way back in 1991, has democratic socialist bernie sanders ever voted yes on sanctions against russia." sanders voted once, in 2017, to add russia to a sanctions bill. but on the final version of that bill, which carried sanctions against ru...
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1
We're starting to reach almost herd immunity in this nation, so we'll be on the downside of this virus very soon.
September 2, 2020
public health;coronavirus
vicky hartzler
Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., represents Missouri's fourth district. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1994.
missouri
1
2
3
5
1
0
an interview with FM 93.9 “The Eagle”
Hartzler claimed, "We’re starting to reach almost herd immunity in this nation, so we’ll be on the downside of this virus very soon." Without a vaccine, herd immunity relies on infections driving immunity. At the time of the quote – and now – immunity in the United States is far short of that required by estimates. Thi...
0
we're starting to reach almost herd immunity in this nation, so we'll be on the downside of this virus very soon.
hartzler claimed, "were starting to reach almost herd immunity in this nation, so well be on the downside of this virus very soon." without a vaccine, herd immunity relies on infections driving immunity. at the time of the quote and now immunity in the united states is far short of that required by estimates. this st...
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1
Amniocentesis, does, in fact, result more often than not in this country in abortion.
February 19, 2012
abortion;health care;public health
rick santorum
Rick Santorum is running for the Republican nomination for president in 2016. He is a former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania and was a Republican presidential candidate in 2012.
national
6
7
14
13
17
5
an interview on CBS's "Face the Nation"
Santorum told Face the Nation , "Amniocentesis does, in fact, result more often than not in this country in abortion." While no agency or organization we spoke with keeps national statistics, researchers and reports we consulted show that more than 90 percent of amniocenteses result in normal diagnoses — and thus often...
0
amniocentesis, does, in fact, result more often than not in this country in abortion.
santorum told face the nation , "amniocentesis does, in fact, result more often than not in this country in abortion." while no agency or organization we spoke with keeps national statistics, researchers and reports we consulted show that more than 90 percent of amniocenteses result in normal diagnoses and thus often ...
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2
Gov. Ron DeSantis raised "taxes on the middle class by more than $1.5 billion while giving away $624 million to big corporations.
August 25, 2022
corporations;taxes
charlie crist
Charlie Crist lost the race for Florida governor as the Democratic candidate in 2022. He served as a U.S. congressman from St. Petersburg since 2017 and resigned Aug. 31, 2022 to focus on his campaign.  As a Republican, Crist served as governor from 2007 to 2011. Crist left the Republican Party in 2010 to mount a campa...
florida
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a tweet
The Florida Department of Revenue told PolitiFact it refunded nearly $624 million to the state's corporate taxpayers this year.  In 2019, DeSantis signed legislation that extended a provision — signed by former Gov. Rick Scott — that temporarily reduced corporate income tax rates. The refunds benefited more than 20,00...
0
gov. ron desantis raised "taxes on the middle class by more than 1.5 billion while giving away 624 million to big corporations.
the florida department of revenue told politifact it refunded nearly 624 million to the state's corporate taxpayers this year.  in 2019, desantis signed legislation that extended a provision signed by former gov. rick scott that temporarily reduced corporate income tax rates. the refunds benefited more than 20,000 c...
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Photo shows "what railways in Ohio look like while we send $40 billion to Ukraine.
February 18, 2023
ohio;transportation;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a post
The U.S. Department of Transportation is managing more than $4 billion in grant programs designed to improve rail safety and eliminate intersections where a railroad crosses a public road, the Biden administration said Feb. 17 .  The U.S. has spent $113 billion since 2022 to support Ukraine. A Facebook post said a pho...
0
photo shows "what railways in ohio look like while we send 40 billion to ukraine.
the u.s. department of transportation is managing more than 4 billion in grant programs designed to improve rail safety and eliminate intersections where a railroad crosses a public road, the biden administration said feb. 17 .  the u.s. has spent 113 billion since 2022 to support ukraine. a facebook post said a photo...
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3
He positions himself as pro environment, but he scored a zero — yes, zero — from the League of Conservation Voters last year.
April 5, 2008
environment
moveon.org
MoveOn.org is a left-leaning political advocacy group. It endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination.
national
5
0
3
2
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0
an e-mail message
Despite McCain's low ratings, Jenkins considers him one of the three most reliable Republican senators on environmental issues. (The other two Jenkins named are Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe, both of Maine.) MoveOn's words about McCain's environmental record are literally — because he's missed so many votes. As we n...
1
he positions himself as pro environment, but he scored a zero yes, zero from the league of conservation voters last year.
despite mccain's low ratings, jenkins considers him one of the three most reliable republican senators on environmental issues. the other two jenkins named are susan collins and olympia snowe, both of maine. moveon's words about mccain's environmental record are literally because he's missed so many votes. as we note...
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17,749
2
We're down near the low end of per capita deaths ... Most places are at 60 deaths per 100,000. We're at 29.
May 27, 2020
public health;pundits;punditfact;coronavirus
joe kernen
Joe Kernen is co-host of CNBC's TV show, "Squawk Box."
null
0
0
0
1
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0
an episode of CNBC's "Squawk Box"
Kernen said: "We’re down near the low end of per capita deaths … Most places are at 60 deaths per 100,000. We're at 29." The U.S. has hovered slightly above 29 COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 people in recent days, but it is far from being "down near the low end of per capita deaths."  Only a handful of countries are perfo...
0
we're down near the low end of per capita deaths ... most places are at 60 deaths per 100,000. we're at 29.
kernen said "were down near the low end of per capita deaths most places are at 60 deaths per 100,000. we're at 29." the u.s. has hovered slightly above 29 covid19 deaths per 100,000 people in recent days, but it is far from being "down near the low end of per capita deaths."  only a handful of countries are performin...
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5
Mitt Romney "gave away his father's inheritance.
August 26, 2012
candidate biography;wealth
reince priebus
Reince Priebus was the first chief of staff to President Donald Trump, replaced by John Kelly in July 2017. Priebus was previously chairman of the Republican National Committee, a post he assumed in 2011. He is also the former chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin. He was an unsuccessful Wisconsin state Senate ...
national
1
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9
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14
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a TV interview
Reince Priebus says that Romney "gave away his father's inheritance." Romney has repeatedly said so himself and that's backed up by the simple fact that Brigham Young University has an institute named for his father launched just a few years after his death. And there’s no reason to think Romney would have needed the m...
1
mitt romney "gave away his father's inheritance.
reince priebus says that romney "gave away his father's inheritance." romney has repeatedly said so himself and that's backed up by the simple fact that brigham young university has an institute named for his father launched just a few years after his death. and theres no reason to think romney would have needed the mo...
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5
If Wisconsin's governor cuts perquisites as much as he plans to do, "it would still leave (workers) better off than their private sector" counterparts.
February 20, 2011
labor;pundits;state budget;this week - abc news
george will
George Will is a conservative columnist syndicated by the Washington Post.
national
10
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3
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1
ABC's "This Week"
The point is that it's important to consider an employee's total package of wages and benefits when comparing public and private sector compensation. But that's not the issue before us here. Will clearly stated that he was talking about just the benefits side of the equation. And with regard to the changes Walker has p...
1
if wisconsin's governor cuts perquisites as much as he plans to do, "it would still leave workers better off than their private sector" counterparts.
the point is that it's important to consider an employee's total package of wages and benefits when comparing public and private sector compensation. but that's not the issue before us here. will clearly stated that he was talking about just the benefits side of the equation. and with regard to the changes walker has p...
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4
Lean, finely textured beef is the proper name [not pink slime], and it is a safe, widely used product.
April 4, 2012
food safety
gary black
Elected Georgia's first GOP farm chief in 2010
georgia
1
1
1
0
1
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a press conference
So do some state officials. Some research has concluded it is safe. Still, there are reasons for concern, such as those listed in the 2009 New York Times report. We also find it interesting that our neighbor to the north, Canada, has not permitted the beef to be sold there. With those caveats, we rate Black’s entire st...
1
lean, finely textured beef is the proper name not pink slime, and it is a safe, widely used product.
so do some state officials. some research has concluded it is safe. still, there are reasons for concern, such as those listed in the 2009 new york times report. we also find it interesting that our neighbor to the north, canada, has not permitted the beef to be sold there. with those caveats, we rate blacks entire sta...
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3
We are within the margin of error.
October 31, 2008
elections
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 TV interview
A FOX News/Opinion Dynamics poll had Obama leading 47 to 44, easily within the 3-point margin of error. So McCain was within the "margin of error" in five of the 11 polls we checked. We find his statement . UPDATE: Our original item mistakenly calculated the margin of error without using its impact on the number for bo...
1
we are within the margin of error.
a fox newsopinion dynamics poll had obama leading 47 to 44, easily within the 3point margin of error. so mccain was within the "margin of error" in five of the 11 polls we checked. we find his statement . update our original item mistakenly calculated the margin of error without using its impact on the number for both ...
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1
By 2015, we will be sending so much interest" to China that "we will be paying for the entire People's Liberation Army.
November 9, 2011
china;deficit;foreign policy;military
michele bachmann
Michele Bachmann, first elected to the U.S. Congress in 2006, represents the 6th Congressional District of Minnesota. She was reelected in 2008. Previously, she served in the Minnesota State Senate. Prior to that, she spent five years as a federal tax litigation attorney. Bachmann and her husband, Marcus, who have five...
national
5
4
6
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23
16
Michigan
Bachmann said that "by 2015, we will be sending so much interest" to China that "we will be paying for the entire People's Liberation Army." Today, we only pay about a quarter (if you use official statistics) or 15 percent (if you use the Pentagon’s estimate), and the likelihood that those percentages will increase dra...
0
by 2015, we will be sending so much interest" to china that "we will be paying for the entire people's liberation army.
bachmann said that "by 2015, we will be sending so much interest" to china that "we will be paying for the entire people's liberation army." today, we only pay about a quarter if you use official statistics or 15 percent if you use the pentagons estimate, and the likelihood that those percentages will increase dramatic...
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8,366
5
The extra point is almost automatic. … (The NFL) had five missed extra points this year out of 1,200 some odd" attempts.
January 20, 2014
sports;punditfact
roger goodell
Roger Goodell is the commissioner of the NFL.
null
1
1
0
0
0
0
an interview on NFL.com
Let’s sum up our findings: Is the point-after touchdown attempt an almost pre-determined outcome that propels kickers to the top of scoring charts? Yes. More pertinently, did Goodell have his stats straight? Also yes. In football terms, Goodell’s is up and it’s GOOD! At PunditFact, we call that .
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the extra point is almost automatic. the nfl had five missed extra points this year out of 1,200 some odd" attempts.
lets sum up our findings is the pointafter touchdown attempt an almost predetermined outcome that propels kickers to the top of scoring charts? yes. more pertinently, did goodell have his stats straight? also yes. in football terms, goodells is up and its good! at punditfact, we call that .
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There have been more than 300 mass shootings in the United States this year – more than any other country in the world.
October 23, 2015
public safety;guns
david cicilline
David Cicilline was elected to the 1st Congressional District in 2010. Before that, he was mayor of Providence, beginning in January, 2003. A Brown University graduate, he received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.
rhode island
8
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7
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a speech
In the YouTube video that Cicilline’s staff sent us, the congressman said: "There have been more than 300 mass shootings in the United States this year – more than any other country in the world." The problem with that sentence is that he mixes disparate facts to draw a single conclusion. The "mass shootings" of the fi...
1
there have been more than 300 mass shootings in the united states this year more than any other country in the world.
in the youtube video that cicillines staff sent us, the congressman said "there have been more than 300 mass shootings in the united states this year more than any other country in the world." the problem with that sentence is that he mixes disparate facts to draw a single conclusion. the "mass shootings" of the first...
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3
I have also overseen historic funding increases for high-quality child care, enabling 17 states to help more children, many of which have reduced or eliminated their waitlists altogether.
February 4, 2020
null
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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the State of the Union
Trump said, "I have also overseen historic funding increases for high-quality child care, enabling 17 states to help more children, many of which have reduced or eliminated their waitlists altogether." Congress passed a historic increase in funding in 2018, and Trump signed it into law. What Trump left out of his remar...
1
i have also overseen historic funding increases for highquality child care, enabling 17 states to help more children, many of which have reduced or eliminated their waitlists altogether.
trump said, "i have also overseen historic funding increases for highquality child care, enabling 17 states to help more children, many of which have reduced or eliminated their waitlists altogether." congress passed a historic increase in funding in 2018, and trump signed it into law. what trump left out of his remark...
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250
1
I supported the surge when you didn't.
January 5, 2008
iraq
mike huckabee
Mike Huckabee ran for the Republican nomination for president in 2016. He is a former governor of Arkansas; he also sought the Republican presidential nomination in 2008. He left hosting a self-titled television show on Fox News in January 2015.
national
8
3
9
12
6
4
Manchester, N.H
Wallace pressed him on the fact that the record did not square with his claims. Huckabee responded but did not answer the question. The record shows that Huckabee and Romney both have supported the surge and, at times, have both expressed doubts about the ability of the president's Iraq strategy to work in the long run...
0
i supported the surge when you didn't.
wallace pressed him on the fact that the record did not square with his claims. huckabee responded but did not answer the question. the record shows that huckabee and romney both have supported the surge and, at times, have both expressed doubts about the ability of the president's iraq strategy to work in the long run...
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5,149
1
We have 395 inmates pushed into triple-bunked cells intended for two inmates and bunked in classrooms and areas supposed to be designated for inmate labor.
February 16, 2012
public safety;state budget;unions
ken allen
Ken Allen is Executive Director of the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, Council 75.
oregon
0
0
0
0
1
0
a guest column
The closure of Santiam would have prompted more conversions. There may be more teaching and work space converted to housing in the future. And a handful of beds -- 24 -- were added to rooms that typically house two inmates. But none of those reasons mitigate the fact that those 395 beds are not located in work areas, a...
0
we have 395 inmates pushed into triplebunked cells intended for two inmates and bunked in classrooms and areas supposed to be designated for inmate labor.
the closure of santiam would have prompted more conversions. there may be more teaching and work space converted to housing in the future. and a handful of beds 24 were added to rooms that typically house two inmates. but none of those reasons mitigate the fact that those 395 beds are not located in work areas, and t...
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14,057
5
These guys are now pretty much living up to the @BruceRauner standard. And falling dismally short of the @MittRomney standard. Even Romney released his full tax returns.
November 27, 2017
campaign finance;elections;ethics;transparency;taxes
daniel biss
Illinois state Sen. Daniel Biss, D-Evanston, is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 2018 gubernatorial election. Before being elected to the Illinois Senate in 2012, he served a term in the Illinois House of Representatives. Biss holds a doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and undergr...
illinois
1
0
0
0
0
0
a tweet
Biss sarcastically said his fellow Democratic gubernatorial candidates "are living up to" the standard for releasing tax information set by Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. He also said they fell short of the example set by 2012 Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Like Rauner, J.B. Pritzker and Chris Kennedy re...
1
these guys are now pretty much living up to the standard. and falling dismally short of the standard. even romney released his full tax returns.
biss sarcastically said his fellow democratic gubernatorial candidates "are living up to" the standard for releasing tax information set by republican gov. bruce rauner. he also said they fell short of the example set by 2012 republican presidential candidate mitt romney. like rauner, j.b. pritzker and chris kennedy re...
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449
4
For what we spend in just one week in Iraq, 800,000 children could get health insurance for an entire year.
April 29, 2008
health care
florida consumer action network
The Florida Consumer Action Network is a coalition of grassroots organizations.
national
0
1
0
0
0
0
Tampa
The most current figures only make Newton's case stronger. When ruling on claims where numbers are overestimated, PolitiFact often gives the benefit of the doubt. But in this case, we're taking points off because the figure is so wildly off the mark. It makes us wonder how much homework the Florida Consumer Action Netw...
1
for what we spend in just one week in iraq, 800,000 children could get health insurance for an entire year.
the most current figures only make newton's case stronger. when ruling on claims where numbers are overestimated, politifact often gives the benefit of the doubt. but in this case, we're taking points off because the figure is so wildly off the mark. it makes us wonder how much homework the florida consumer action netw...
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19,167
3
New York leads the nation in out-migration of residents, with 126,000 people leaving last year and over one million in the past decade.
January 5, 2021
population
james tedisco
James Tedisco is a State Senator from New York's Capital Region and North Country. He previously served in the state Assembly.
new york
1
0
1
0
0
0
a news release
Tedisco said that "New York leads the nation in outmigration of residents, with 126,000 people leaving last year and over one million in the past decade." New York has seen significant population losses for a decade, exceeding the losses in other states. However, he described the one-year loss of 126,000 incorrectly. T...
1
new york leads the nation in outmigration of residents, with 126,000 people leaving last year and over one million in the past decade.
tedisco said that "new york leads the nation in outmigration of residents, with 126,000 people leaving last year and over one million in the past decade." new york has seen significant population losses for a decade, exceeding the losses in other states. however, he described the oneyear loss of 126,000 incorrectly. th...
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15,639
0
Says Stacey Abrams said "Who needs agriculture when you can just get food at the store?
February 5, 2019
agriculture;candidate biography;facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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a Facebook post
An attack ad later featured a clip of Abrams making the remarks, and Kemp’s camp called them "brash and condescending." In response to the criticism, Abrams tweeted : "To be clear, my point is that we must continue to diversify our economy and raise wages across the board. Agriculture and hospitality are vital sectors ...
0
says stacey abrams said "who needs agriculture when you can just get food at the store?
an attack ad later featured a clip of abrams making the remarks, and kemps camp called them "brash and condescending." in response to the criticism, abrams tweeted "to be clear, my point is that we must continue to diversify our economy and raise wages across the board. agriculture and hospitality are vital sectors of...
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9,014
1
The platform of the Republican Party says deport everybody and to hell with it.
June 26, 2014
immigration
gilberto hinojosa
Gilberto Hinojosa, a former elected judge for Cameron County in the Rio Grande Valley, won election as chairman of the Texas Democratic Party in June 2012.
texas
0
2
1
0
4
1
an interview with KERA News
Hinojosa said the Republican Party platform "says deport everybody and to hell with it." The heck you say. The Texas GOP platform opposes illegal immigration and any legal status for unauthorized U.S. residents, which leaves deportations a possibility. But the platform doesn’t venture as far as the chairman said. It do...
0
the platform of the republican party says deport everybody and to hell with it.
hinojosa said the republican party platform "says deport everybody and to hell with it." the heck you say. the texas gop platform opposes illegal immigration and any legal status for unauthorized u.s. residents, which leaves deportations a possibility. but the platform doesnt venture as far as the chairman said. it doe...
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13,459
1
Says an Internet meme shows people rejoicing over the Paris agreement.
June 6, 2017
climate change
sarah palin
Sarah Palin was the Republican nominee for vice president in 2008. She is also the former governor of Alaska and the author of  Going Rogue: An American Life. Sarah Palin's previous experience includes leading the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and serving as the mayor of Wasilla, Alaska.
florida
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6
9
9
21
6
a Facebook post
Palin posted a viral image that purportedly shows a group of people clapping as a result of the Paris agreement, presumably about the billions they will earn. Except, it’s not that at all. The photo is of Florida lawmakers elated at the long-awaited close of the 2011 legislative session. The text and photo pairing is ....
0
says an internet meme shows people rejoicing over the paris agreement.
palin posted a viral image that purportedly shows a group of people clapping as a result of the paris agreement, presumably about the billions they will earn. except, its not that at all. the photo is of florida lawmakers elated at the longawaited close of the 2011 legislative session. the text and photo pairing is . w...
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1,769
3
Since 2000, "the Texas clean air program achieved a 22 percent reduction in ozone and a 46 percent decrease in NOx emissions.
June 15, 2010
environment
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
a press release
Nearly three-quarters comes from other sources. Whether the state gets the credit for those improvements is another issue. Even if TCEQ is responsible for the drop in industrial NOx emissions, federal efforts -- namely vehicle emission regulations -- also have helped lower ozone levels. Significantly, the state's ozone...
1
since 2000, "the texas clean air program achieved a 22 percent reduction in ozone and a 46 percent decrease in nox emissions.
nearly threequarters comes from other sources. whether the state gets the credit for those improvements is another issue. even if tceq is responsible for the drop in industrial nox emissions, federal efforts namely vehicle emission regulations also have helped lower ozone levels. significantly, the state's ozonerelat...
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5,847
5
We're spending $12,000 bucks a kid a year in the school system.
June 26, 2012
education;taxes
don mcintire
Don McIntire is a veteran tax activist who lobbies for limited government and limited public spending.
oregon
1
0
0
0
0
0
a radio show
It would be anywhere from $13,200 (without contingency and ending fund balance) to $14,100 (if those categories are included) to $15,000 (if he is correctly adding education service district costs to the budget). His larger point is that the district, spending roughly $12,000 a student, has enough money to pay for arts...
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we're spending 12,000 bucks a kid a year in the school system.
it would be anywhere from 13,200 without contingency and ending fund balance to 14,100 if those categories are included to 15,000 if he is correctly adding education service district costs to the budget. his larger point is that the district, spending roughly 12,000 a student, has enough money to pay for arts and music...
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Mitt Romney has "proposed cutting his own taxes while raising them on 18 million working families.
May 5, 2012
taxes
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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Obama claimed Romney’s plan would cut his own taxes while raising them on 18 million working families. The Tax Policy Center found that, indeed, even with a 20 percent rate cut, 18 million people would find themselves in a gap where the rate cut wouldn’t offset the loss of benefits from the Obama tax cuts Romney would ...
1
mitt romney has "proposed cutting his own taxes while raising them on 18 million working families.
obama claimed romneys plan would cut his own taxes while raising them on 18 million working families. the tax policy center found that, indeed, even with a 20 percent rate cut, 18 million people would find themselves in a gap where the rate cut wouldnt offset the loss of benefits from the obama tax cuts romney would le...
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Arizona BANS Electronic Voting Machines.
May 23, 2023
corrections and updates;elections;arizona
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
A Facebook video claims that Arizona banned electronic voting machines. What the Legislature wants and what election officials will do are different things. The resolution at the center of this is considered a statement of the Legislature’s opinion and does not carry the weight of law. Election equipment must be certi...
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arizona bans electronic voting machines.
a facebook video claims that arizona banned electronic voting machines. what the legislature wants and what election officials will do are different things. the resolution at the center of this is considered a statement of the legislatures opinion and does not carry the weight of law. election equipment must be certif...
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Says Hillary Clinton "shows up in Broward County" and had a private meeting with elections supervisor Brenda Snipes.
October 26, 2016
elections
roger stone
Roger Stone is a veteran political consultant usually for Republicans. He was a consultant for the Donald Trump campaign during the summer of 2015. He lives in Fort Lauderdale.
florida
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an interview on Alex Jones' radio show
Stone said Clinton showed up in Broward County and slipped into a private meeting with elections supervisor Brenda Snipes. Stone was . He heard it third-hand from Trump supporters who they stumbled across such a meeting. Snipes and a spokeswoman for the Clinton campaign in Florida denied such a meeting took place and ...
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says hillary clinton "shows up in broward county" and had a private meeting with elections supervisor brenda snipes.
stone said clinton showed up in broward county and slipped into a private meeting with elections supervisor brenda snipes. stone was . he heard it thirdhand from trump supporters who they stumbled across such a meeting. snipes and a spokeswoman for the clinton campaign in florida denied such a meeting took place and w...
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Under the Baucus bill ... federal funds would subsidize coverage of elective abortions.
September 16, 2009
abortion;health care
national right to life committee
The National Right to Life Committee is an advocacy group that seeks to reduce abortions and end the right to legal abortion.
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a press release
But they won't. The added cost will be borne by the people who select plans that include abortion coverage. Those premiums will pay for abortions. We found Rep. John Boehner's that Democratic plans for health reform would provide federal subsidies for abortion as it related to the Capps Amendment in a House version o...
0
under the baucus bill ... federal funds would subsidize coverage of elective abortions.
but they won't. the added cost will be borne by the people who select plans that include abortion coverage. those premiums will pay for abortions. we found rep. john boehner's that democratic plans for health reform would provide federal subsidies for abortion as it related to the capps amendment in a house version o...
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