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3
Says the Obama administration purged "training courses and information about Islamism, jihad, Sharia, and the Muslim Brotherhood.
November 30, 2017
terrorism
scott perry
Republican Scott Perry was elected as the U.S. representative of Pennsylvania's 4th Congressional District (York, Adams and Cumberland counties) in 2013. He earned re-election in 2018, and due to redistricting, now serves the 10th Congressional District (Dauphin, Cumberland and York counties).
national
0
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a House committee hearing
Perry said the Obama administration purged "training courses and information about Islamism, jihad, Sharia, and the Muslim Brotherhood." The FBI removed nearly 900 training documents containing information that was , imprecise or depicted stereotypes, after a review of 160,000 pages and more than 1,000 videos. The revi...
1
says the obama administration purged "training courses and information about islamism, jihad, sharia, and the muslim brotherhood.
perry said the obama administration purged "training courses and information about islamism, jihad, sharia, and the muslim brotherhood." the fbi removed nearly 900 training documents containing information that was , imprecise or depicted stereotypes, after a review of 160,000 pages and more than 1,000 videos. the revi...
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22,032
1
Vladimir Putin "is fleeing the war!
September 27, 2022
facebook fact-checks;ukraine;russia
facebook posts
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a Facebook post
Contrary to waving a white flag, Putin is becoming more directly involved in the war’s strategic planning, The New York Times reported  Sept. 23, "including rejecting requests from his commanders on the ground that they be allowed to retreat from the vital southern city of Kherson. "  Putin has also recently drafted ab...
0
vladimir putin "is fleeing the war!
contrary to waving a white flag, putin is becoming more directly involved in the wars strategic planning, the new york times reported  sept. 23, "including rejecting requests from his commanders on the ground that they be allowed to retreat from the vital southern city of kherson. "  putin has also recently drafted abo...
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1
Republicans want to raise the voting to age 28.
November 14, 2022
elections
sunny hostin
Sunny Hostin is a co-host of ABC's "The View" and a senior legal correspondent and analyst for ABC News. Hostin is a former federal prosecutor.
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0
0
0
1
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a statement on "The View"
Hostin said, "Republicans want to raise the voting to age 28." Hostin did not elaborate on which Republicans want to raise the voting age. ABC pointed to news coverage of a tweet by a conservative radio show personality, who supports raising the voting age to 28.  Although Hostin didn’t single out lawmakers as sharing ...
0
republicans want to raise the voting to age 28.
hostin said, "republicans want to raise the voting to age 28." hostin did not elaborate on which republicans want to raise the voting age. abc pointed to news coverage of a tweet by a conservative radio show personality, who supports raising the voting age to 28.  although hostin didnt single out lawmakers as sharing t...
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18,218
4
The United States is "the only major industrial economy to have its unemployment rate triple" since the coronavirus pandemic began.
August 18, 2020
corrections and updates;economy;jobs;coronavirus
bill clinton
Bill Clinton was president of the United States from 1993 to 2001. He is married to Hillary Clinton, the 2016 presidential nominee of the Democratic Party.
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a Democratic convention speech
Clinton said the United States is "the only major industrial economy to have its unemployment rate triple" since the coronavirus pandemic began. That’s accurate for the broadest comparison — a 20-nation selection of OECD nations between January 2020 and June 2020. The rate in the U.S. was 3.1 times higher in June than ...
1
the united states is "the only major industrial economy to have its unemployment rate triple" since the coronavirus pandemic began.
clinton said the united states is "the only major industrial economy to have its unemployment rate triple" since the coronavirus pandemic began. thats accurate for the broadest comparison a 20nation selection of oecd nations between january 2020 and june 2020. the rate in the u.s. was 3.1 times higher in june than in ...
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1
Bill Gates talked about using vaccines to control population growth" in an "unedited 2010 TED Talk video
October 7, 2021
environment;children;climate change;energy;health care;population;public health;science;coronavirus
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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"We find that in every country of the world, this is repeated."   A website article claimed that Bill Gates advocated for reducing the global population by using vaccines during a 2010 TedTalk. Gates wasn’t talking about reducing the population through vaccination. He and his former wife Melinda have repeatedly said t...
0
bill gates talked about using vaccines to control population growth" in an "unedited 2010 ted talk video
"we find that in every country of the world, this is repeated."   a website article claimed that bill gates advocated for reducing the global population by using vaccines during a 2010 tedtalk. gates wasnt talking about reducing the population through vaccination. he and his former wife melinda have repeatedly said th...
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5
Almost 1 million children ... have no health insurance in this state.
June 3, 2010
health care
bud chiles
Lawton "Bud" Chiles III is the son of former Florida Gov. Lawton Chiles. He campaigned as an independent candidate for Florida governor in 2010 and withdrew in September, between the primary and general elections, citing a lack of money.
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announcing his campaign for governor
The Commonwealth Fund study did not attach a raw number like the Families USA and Kaiser surveys, but 18 percent is in the same range as the findings of the other two studies. In his announcement as a candidate for governor, Chiles said that almost 1 million children in Florida don't have health insurance. The most rel...
1
almost 1 million children ... have no health insurance in this state.
the commonwealth fund study did not attach a raw number like the families usa and kaiser surveys, but 18 percent is in the same range as the findings of the other two studies. in his announcement as a candidate for governor, chiles said that almost 1 million children in florida don't have health insurance. the most rel...
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1
The Declaration of Independence was written on paper made out of hemp.
October 17, 2016
history
kai degner
Kai Degner was first elected to the Harrisonburg (Va.) City Council in 2008 and was chosen by his colleagues to be mayor from 2009-10. Degner, a Democrat, ran for the U.S. House of Reprentatives in 2016, challenging longtime Republican incumbent Bob Goodlatte in Virginia's 6th Congressional District. Degner holds a bac...
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a debate
Degner said, "The Declaration of Independence was written on paper made out of hemp." He’s ; the actual, signed version of the Declaration was written on parchment made of animal skin. Degner told us he meant to say that the early drafts of the Declaration were on hemp paper. But even on this, experts are highly skepti...
0
the declaration of independence was written on paper made out of hemp.
degner said, "the declaration of independence was written on paper made out of hemp." hes the actual, signed version of the declaration was written on parchment made of animal skin. degner told us he meant to say that the early drafts of the declaration were on hemp paper. but even on this, experts are highly skeptica...
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0
Former President Donald Trump rescued deformed children who were born into sex slavery in tunnels under Central Park in New York.
June 4, 2023
facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
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We found no credible sources alleging that it’s a baby rescued from tunnels under Central Park.  Similar claims have cropped up over the years.  In 2020, for example, Reuters debunked one that alleged U.S. military members rescued 35,000 "malnourished" and "caged" children from tunnels under Central Park.  That wasn...
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former president donald trump rescued deformed children who were born into sex slavery in tunnels under central park in new york.
we found no credible sources alleging that its a baby rescued from tunnels under central park.  similar claims have cropped up over the years.  in 2020, for example, reuters debunked one that alleged u.s. military members rescued 35,000 "malnourished" and "caged" children from tunnels under central park.  that wasnt...
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16,515
1
Says getting up too quickly in the middle of the night can cause "sudden death.
August 30, 2019
health care;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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One of the most common causes is known as "sudden cardiac death." This is often due to an underlying coronary heart disease that may have been unrecognized, Gharib said. There’s also some that untreated sleep apnea may increase the risk of sudden death, possibly as a trigger for an abnormal heart rhythm.  But that’s ...
0
says getting up too quickly in the middle of the night can cause "sudden death.
one of the most common causes is known as "sudden cardiac death." this is often due to an underlying coronary heart disease that may have been unrecognized, gharib said. theres also some that untreated sleep apnea may increase the risk of sudden death, possibly as a trigger for an abnormal heart rhythm.  but thats un...
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2
The stimulus bill "promised to keep unemployment under 8%.
February 17, 2011
economy;jobs;stimulus
george allen
George Allen was a U.S. senator from 2001-2007. He was governor of Virginia from 1994-1998.
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The administration never characterized it that way. , it’s projections were off, but the report contained plenty of disclaimers saying the predictions had "significant margins of error" and a higher degree of uncertainty due to a recession that is "unusual both in its fundamental causes and its severity." In short, it ...
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the stimulus bill "promised to keep unemployment under 8.
the administration never characterized it that way. , its projections were off, but the report contained plenty of disclaimers saying the predictions had "significant margins of error" and a higher degree of uncertainty due to a recession that is "unusual both in its fundamental causes and its severity." in short, it w...
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3,296
3
Says Allen West helped thwart a terrorist plot by shooting a gun in the direction of an Iraqi detainee, then reported the incident to his superior and said it was wrong.
March 18, 2011
candidate biography;iraq;pundits
glenn beck
Glenn Beck is the host of The Glenn Beck Program, a nationally syndicated talk-radio show. He also hosts an Internet-based TV show. Beck formerly hosted a television talk show on CNN Headline News and then Fox News.
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comments on his Fox News show
During a recent discussion of the crisis in Japan, Beck used a parable about the Japanese people as a way to bring up the story of West's time as a military officer in Iraq. To be clear, we're not judging whether West should have done what he did, or whether it was honorable. We're simply seeing if Beck got the story r...
1
says allen west helped thwart a terrorist plot by shooting a gun in the direction of an iraqi detainee, then reported the incident to his superior and said it was wrong.
during a recent discussion of the crisis in japan, beck used a parable about the japanese people as a way to bring up the story of west's time as a military officer in iraq. to be clear, we're not judging whether west should have done what he did, or whether it was honorable. we're simply seeing if beck got the story r...
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22,219
2
Cheri Beasley "backs tax hikes — even on families making under $75,000.
October 11, 2022
taxes
senate leadership fund
Senate Leadership Fund is a Super PAC with the stated goal to "protect and expand the Republican Senate Majority." 
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a political ad
The ad says Cheri Beasley "backs tax hikes — even for families making under $75,000" and referenced the Inflation Reduction Act. Beasley does support the Inflation Reduction Act but the is to suggest it includes a change in tax rates for that income bracket. Expert analyses show that any effect on those earners would...
0
cheri beasley "backs tax hikes even on families making under 75,000.
the ad says cheri beasley "backs tax hikes even for families making under 75,000" and referenced the inflation reduction act. beasley does support the inflation reduction act but the is to suggest it includes a change in tax rates for that income bracket. expert analyses show that any effect on those earners would b...
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4
Democrats already agreed to "a deal that Republicans wanted, that Eric Cantor said would be a win.
October 8, 2013
federal budget;pundits
bill burton
Bill Burton served as deputy press secretary in President Barack Obama's first term. He left to found Priorities USA Action, a super PAC that raised money to run pro-Obama commercials during the 2012 presidential election. He is currently is managing director with the Global Strategy Group, a public affairs firm repres...
national
0
1
0
0
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an appearance on CNN's "Crossfire"
Burton said Democrats had struck a deal to avert a shutdown with Republicans that Cantor considered a win, implying that Republicans were going back on previous agreements. Cantor’s legislative agenda memo from early September is in line with that and described the benefits of that approach. Cantor also attempted to ke...
1
democrats already agreed to "a deal that republicans wanted, that eric cantor said would be a win.
burton said democrats had struck a deal to avert a shutdown with republicans that cantor considered a win, implying that republicans were going back on previous agreements. cantors legislative agenda memo from early september is in line with that and described the benefits of that approach. cantor also attempted to kee...
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17,264
1
The coronavirus has officially reached Milwaukee County.
March 11, 2020
public health
chris larson
Chris Larson, a Milwaukee Democrat, was elected to the Wisconsin state Senate in November 2010. A former member of the Milwaukee County Board, he is a candidate for Milwaukee County executive in 2016.
null
4
2
0
6
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1
a news release
Larson, a state senator running for Milwaukee County executive, sent out a news release calling for action because coronavirus had "officially reached Milwaukee County." But that’s sloppy at best. To this point, no coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the county. Larson’s staff confirmed they were referencing a UWM...
0
the coronavirus has officially reached milwaukee county.
larson, a state senator running for milwaukee county executive, sent out a news release calling for action because coronavirus had "officially reached milwaukee county." but thats sloppy at best. to this point, no coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the county. larsons staff confirmed they were referencing a uwm f...
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3
In 2014, Mexico alone received over $24 billion in remittances sent from the U.S., while other South and Central American countries received over 15 percent of their (gross domestic product) in the form of remittances.
March 30, 2017
immigration;economy;homeland security
mike rogers
Mike Rogers represents the 3rd district of Alabama.
national
0
0
1
0
0
0
a press release
Rogers said, "In 2014, Mexico alone received over $24 billion in remittances sent from the U.S., while other South and Central American countries received over 15 percent of their GDPs in the form of remittances." Based on World Bank estimates, Mexico did receive more than $24 billion in remittances from the United Sta...
1
in 2014, mexico alone received over 24 billion in remittances sent from the u.s., while other south and central american countries received over 15 percent of their gross domestic product in the form of remittances.
rogers said, "in 2014, mexico alone received over 24 billion in remittances sent from the u.s., while other south and central american countries received over 15 percent of their gdps in the form of remittances." based on world bank estimates, mexico did receive more than 24 billion in remittances from the united state...
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18,565
1
Says Sen. Gary Peters "downplayed the pandemic" and "failed to act.
September 27, 2020
coronavirus
john james
John James, a Republican, is running for Senate in 2020 against Democratic incumbent Gary Peters. James, a West Point graduate and Army combat veteran, ran unsuccessfully for the Senate in 2018 against Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich.
michigan
0
0
0
1
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a television ad
James’ ad claims that Peters "downplayed the pandemic" and "failed to act." That’s not accurate. Peters’ assessment in mid-February that the coronavirus posed a low risk to the U.S., but needed to be monitored carefully, squared with what public health experts were saying. Starting Jan. 28 — a week after the first U.S....
0
says sen. gary peters "downplayed the pandemic" and "failed to act.
james ad claims that peters "downplayed the pandemic" and "failed to act." thats not accurate. peters assessment in midfebruary that the coronavirus posed a low risk to the u.s., but needed to be monitored carefully, squared with what public health experts were saying. starting jan. 28 a week after the first u.s. covi...
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6,030
4
In her nearly decade and (a) half in Congress, Tammy Baldwin has sponsored 105 bills. Only three have been enacted into law.
July 26, 2012
bipartisanship;congress
jeff fitzgerald
Wisconsin Rep. Jeff Fitzgerald, R-Horicon, is the speaker of the state Assembly. He was elected to the Assembly in 2000. His brother is Wisconsin state Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald. In October 2011, Jeff Fitzgerald ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate in 2012.
wisconsin
1
2
1
2
0
2
a news release
Our rating Suggesting that Baldwin has been nearly invisible in Congress, Fitzgerald claimed: "In her nearly decade and (a) half in Congress, Tammy Baldwin has sponsored 105 bills. Only three have been enacted into law." His statement is accurate, but it needs clarification. The number of Baldwin bills that became law ...
1
in her nearly decade and a half in congress, tammy baldwin has sponsored 105 bills. only three have been enacted into law.
our rating suggesting that baldwin has been nearly invisible in congress, fitzgerald claimed "in her nearly decade and a half in congress, tammy baldwin has sponsored 105 bills. only three have been enacted into law." his statement is accurate, but it needs clarification. the number of baldwin bills that became law is ...
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15,669
0
Quotes Robert Mueller as saying, "We must move as quickly as possible to a one-world government; a one-world religion; under a one world leader.
February 11, 2019
history;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
PolitiFact couldn’t confirm that Muller actually said this either. The United Nations did not immediately respond to questions about the quote’s authenticity, and we did not find a credible citation. What does seem clear is that a quote attributed to Robert Muller (one "e") has been co-opted by detractors of Robert Mue...
0
quotes robert mueller as saying, "we must move as quickly as possible to a oneworld government a oneworld religion under a one world leader.
politifact couldnt confirm that muller actually said this either. the united nations did not immediately respond to questions about the quotes authenticity, and we did not find a credible citation. what does seem clear is that a quote attributed to robert muller one "e" has been coopted by detractors of robert mueller ...
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12,212
5
50% of Hispanic students count on Pell Grants to pay for college.
July 16, 2016
education;federal budget
ruben hinojosa
Ruben Hinojosa, a Mercedes Democrat in the U.S. House, has said he's not seeking another term in 2018.
texas
1
0
0
0
0
0
a tweet
Hinojosa said "50% of Hispanic students count on Pell Grants to pay for college." According to federal figures, 50 percent of Hispanic undergraduates received the grants for 2011-2012, the latest year for which figures were available. We rate this statement . – The statement is accurate and there’s nothing significant...
1
50 of hispanic students count on pell grants to pay for college.
hinojosa said "50 of hispanic students count on pell grants to pay for college." according to federal figures, 50 percent of hispanic undergraduates received the grants for 20112012, the latest year for which figures were available. we rate this statement . the statement is accurate and theres nothing significant mis...
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10,982
5
Wisconsin's 6th congressional "district has more manufacturing jobs than almost any other" in the nation.
October 30, 2015
jobs
glenn grothman
Republican Glenn Grothman, of the Town of Glenbeulah in Sheboygan County, was first elected to Congress in 2014 after serving 21 years in the Wisconsin Legislature. He represents the 6th Congressional District in east-central Wisconsin that includes all or parts of Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Fond du Lac, Dodge, Win...
wisconsin
8
2
6
4
7
0
an interview
The 1st is in the southern and eastern part of the state, represented by Paul Ryan; the 5th, represented by Jim Sensenbrenner, includes suburban counties north and west of Milwaukee; the 6th is represented by Grothman and the 8th is in northeastern Wisconsin, represented by Reid Ribble. Our rating Grothman’s introducti...
1
wisconsin's 6th congressional "district has more manufacturing jobs than almost any other" in the nation.
the 1st is in the southern and eastern part of the state, represented by paul ryan the 5th, represented by jim sensenbrenner, includes suburban counties north and west of milwaukee the 6th is represented by grothman and the 8th is in northeastern wisconsin, represented by reid ribble. our rating grothmans introduction ...
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2
Says there is a "traditional 60-vote threshold for confirming Supreme Court nominees.
March 28, 2017
bipartisanship;supreme court
maggie hassan
New Hampshire Democrat Maggie Hassan was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016. She formerly served as governor and as a state lawmaker in New Hampshire. 
new hampshire
2
5
2
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a letter
Hassan said that there is a "traditional 60-vote threshold for confirming Supreme Court nominees." Most Supreme Court nominees have indeed reached 60 votes. But not all have, and the official standard remains 50 percent plus one, not 60. And while a 60-vote supermajority for cloture is often required these days for muc...
0
says there is a "traditional 60vote threshold for confirming supreme court nominees.
hassan said that there is a "traditional 60vote threshold for confirming supreme court nominees." most supreme court nominees have indeed reached 60 votes. but not all have, and the official standard remains 50 percent plus one, not 60. and while a 60vote supermajority for cloture is often required these days for much ...
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23,207
1
The Titan "submarine never happened. They faked their own deaths.
June 22, 2023
facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
null
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3
15
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an Instagram post
We found that two of the passengers were described as such: Hamish Harding , a British businessman, chairman of Action Aviation and an explorer; and Shahzada Dawood , a British-Pakistani businessman and vice chairman of Engro Corp.  Also on board were Stockton Rush, founder and chief executive of OceanGate Expeditions,...
0
the titan "submarine never happened. they faked their own deaths.
we found that two of the passengers were described as such hamish harding , a british businessman, chairman of action aviation and an explorer and shahzada dawood , a britishpakistani businessman and vice chairman of engro corp.  also on board were stockton rush, founder and chief executive of oceangate expeditions, wh...
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9,181
0
The United States is at "historic record highs" of individuals being apprehended on the border from countries with terrorist ties such as "Pakistan or Afghanistan or Syria.
August 3, 2014
afghanistan;immigration;terrorism
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.
national
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comments on CNN's "State of the Union"
Perry said the United States is at "historic record highs" of individuals being apprehended on the border from countries with terrorist ties such as "Pakistan or Afghanistan or Syria." The most recent data does not show record apprehensions of individuals from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Syria or any other designated terror...
0
the united states is at "historic record highs" of individuals being apprehended on the border from countries with terrorist ties such as "pakistan or afghanistan or syria.
perry said the united states is at "historic record highs" of individuals being apprehended on the border from countries with terrorist ties such as "pakistan or afghanistan or syria." the most recent data does not show record apprehensions of individuals from pakistan, afghanistan, syria or any other designated terror...
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7,337
1
We had people that were getting killed (in Benghazi), we had people who are willing to risk their lives to go save them, and somebody told them to stand down.
May 6, 2013
military;terrorism
jason chaffetz
Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, a second-term congressman, is the national security chair for the House Oversight and Reform Committee.
national
0
0
0
0
1
1
an interview on Fox News
Chaffetz told Fox News that "we had people that were getting killed, we had people who are willing to risk their lives to go save them and somebody told them to stand down." But it’s clear from Hicks’ testimony that four Americans "getting killed" in Benghazi were already dead when the decision was made to keep the spe...
0
we had people that were getting killed in benghazi, we had people who are willing to risk their lives to go save them, and somebody told them to stand down.
chaffetz told fox news that "we had people that were getting killed, we had people who are willing to risk their lives to go save them and somebody told them to stand down." but its clear from hicks testimony that four americans "getting killed" in benghazi were already dead when the decision was made to keep the speci...
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1
Elon Musk said he's buying Snapchat.
November 30, 2022
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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No credible sources reported that he said this, and such a tweet would have drawn widespread news coverage on par with the global media attention paid to Musk’s bid for Twitter.  Other images circulating online appear to show Musk tweeting about Snapchat on Nov. 20.  We found only one tweet from Musk mentioning Snapc...
0
elon musk said he's buying snapchat.
no credible sources reported that he said this, and such a tweet would have drawn widespread news coverage on par with the global media attention paid to musks bid for twitter.  other images circulating online appear to show musk tweeting about snapchat on nov. 20.  we found only one tweet from musk mentioning snapch...
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Says she voted against the Medicare Part D prescription drug program "because it was unfunded.
October 24, 2012
candidate biography;health care;medicare
tammy baldwin
Tammy Baldwin was elected to the U.S. Senate on Nov. 6, 2012. She represented Wisconsin’s Second Congressional District from January 1999 to January 2013. She served as a member of the Wisconsin Assembly from January 1993 to January 1999. She was a Dane County supervisor from 1986 to 1994 and briefly served on the Madi...
wisconsin
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an interview
But in the statements we found, there was nothing about the bill being "unfunded," which Baldwin now says is the reason for her opposition. Our rating In the heat of the Senate campaign, Baldwin said she voted against the Medicare Part D prescription drug program "because it was unfunded." At the time, Baldwin cited a ...
0
says she voted against the medicare part d prescription drug program "because it was unfunded.
but in the statements we found, there was nothing about the bill being "unfunded," which baldwin now says is the reason for her opposition. our rating in the heat of the senate campaign, baldwin said she voted against the medicare part d prescription drug program "because it was unfunded." at the time, baldwin cited a ...
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2
Says Hillary Clinton said the Veterans Affairs scandal is "over-exaggerated." "She said she was satisfied with what was going on.
September 7, 2016
veterans
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 NBC Commander-In-Chief Forum
Trump said Clinton said the Veterans Affairs scandal is "over-exaggerated," and, "She said she was satisfied with what was going on." This reading of Clinton’s comments about the problems facing veterans’ health care is and leaves out the full story. While Clinton has said problems at the VA have "not been as widespre...
0
says hillary clinton said the veterans affairs scandal is "overexaggerated." "she said she was satisfied with what was going on.
trump said clinton said the veterans affairs scandal is "overexaggerated," and, "she said she was satisfied with what was going on." this reading of clintons comments about the problems facing veterans health care is and leaves out the full story. while clinton has said problems at the va have "not been as widespread ...
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3
In Wisconsin, Foxconn has "4,000 jobs, people making $53,000 a year.
October 11, 2018
income;jobs;workers
kanye west
Kanye West is an award-winning rapper/producer.
wisconsin
0
0
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1
remarks at the White House
Or what it’s like to do fact checks on Donald Trump and other national figures? PolitiFact Wisconsin is hosting a panel discussion about fact checking and the 2018 election at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Anodyne Coffee, 224 W Bruce St., Milwaukee.   Participating in the panel will be Angie Holan, editor of the national...
1
in wisconsin, foxconn has "4,000 jobs, people making 53,000 a year.
or what its like to do fact checks on donald trump and other national figures? politifact wisconsin is hosting a panel discussion about fact checking and the 2018 election at 6 p.m. tuesday, oct. 23 at anodyne coffee, 224 w bruce st., milwaukee.   participating in the panel will be angie holan, editor of the national ...
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17,706
2
Says Ron Johnson and 36 other senators "voted for federal agencies to have access to your internet history without obtaining a warrant.
May 14, 2020
homeland security;privacy issues
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
wisconsin
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
A viral Facebook post names 37 senators it says voted to allow "access to your internet history without obtaining a warrant." There was indeed a vote against requiring warrants, but the fundamental implication in this post is that it enabled widespread and unrestricted access to Americans’ web activity. And that’s not ...
0
says ron johnson and 36 other senators "voted for federal agencies to have access to your internet history without obtaining a warrant.
a viral facebook post names 37 senators it says voted to allow "access to your internet history without obtaining a warrant." there was indeed a vote against requiring warrants, but the fundamental implication in this post is that it enabled widespread and unrestricted access to americans web activity. and thats not ac...
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If I don't take the vaccine, I'm at risk for covid. If I do take the vaccine, I'm still at risk for covid PLUS I'm at risk for permanent vaccine side effects. Therefore I'm reducing my risk by not taking the vaccine. That's the real science.
March 25, 2021
public health;facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
A widely shared Instagram post stated: "If I don’t take the vaccine, I’m at risk for covid. If I do take the vaccine, I’m still at risk for covid PLUS I’m at risk for permanent vaccine side effects. Therefore I’m reducing my risk by not taking the vaccine. That’s the real science." Science shows that the three COVID-19...
0
if i don't take the vaccine, i'm at risk for covid. if i do take the vaccine, i'm still at risk for covid plus i'm at risk for permanent vaccine side effects. therefore i'm reducing my risk by not taking the vaccine. that's the real science.
a widely shared instagram post stated "if i dont take the vaccine, im at risk for covid. if i do take the vaccine, im still at risk for covid plus im at risk for permanent vaccine side effects. therefore im reducing my risk by not taking the vaccine. thats the real science." science shows that the three covid19 vaccine...
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4,134
5
Says that Wall Street hedge fund managers "pay a lower tax rate than does a sheet metal worker in Parma or a school teacher in Cleveland.
August 2, 2011
income;taxes
sherrod brown
Sherrod Brown is a Democratic U.S. Senator representing Ohio. He won his first elected office to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1974. He later served as Ohio secretary of state and was elected to Congress in 1992. He first joined the U.S. Senate in 2007.
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a television interview
According to the most recent figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in May 2010, the average salary for a sheet metal worker in the Cleveland area, spanning Elyria to Mentor, is $47,200. According to a May 2010 survey by The Plain Dealer, using information from the Ohio Department of Education, the average t...
1
says that wall street hedge fund managers "pay a lower tax rate than does a sheet metal worker in parma or a school teacher in cleveland.
according to the most recent figures from the u.s. bureau of labor statistics, in may 2010, the average salary for a sheet metal worker in the cleveland area, spanning elyria to mentor, is 47,200. according to a may 2010 survey by the plain dealer, using information from the ohio department of education, the average te...
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2
All the Democrats on the entire stage — every Democratic candidate said they want to give free health care to illegals.
November 6, 2019
immigration;health care
joe gruters
State Sen. Joe Gruters is chairman of the Republican Party of Florida. He was elected to the Florida Senate in 2018 to represent the Sarasota area and previously served in the House of Representatives. Gruters is a certified public accountant.
florida
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a Tampa Bay Times forum
Gruters said, "All the Democrats on the entire stage — every Democratic candidate said they want to give free health care to illegals." The question from the debate moderator did not specify if coverage for undocumented immigrants would be free. Two candidates who elaborated on their responses — Biden and Buttigieg — s...
0
all the democrats on the entire stage every democratic candidate said they want to give free health care to illegals.
gruters said, "all the democrats on the entire stage every democratic candidate said they want to give free health care to illegals." the question from the debate moderator did not specify if coverage for undocumented immigrants would be free. two candidates who elaborated on their responses biden and buttigieg said...
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12,410
4
Sixty percent of Americans now support legalizing marijuana.
September 4, 2016
legal issues;polls and public opinion;states;marijuana
gary johnson
Gary Johnson is the Libertarian nominee for president in 2016. He was also the party's nominee in 2012. He previously served as governor of New Mexico as a Republican.
wisconsin
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6
5
3
2
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an interview
The results: 59 percent agreed, 39 percent disagreed.   Our rating Johnson said: "Sixty percent of Americans now support legalizing marijuana." A March 2016 poll found 61 percent support, but that is the only recent survey we could find showing support that high. Fourteen other polls going back more than two years sho...
1
sixty percent of americans now support legalizing marijuana.
the results 59 percent agreed, 39 percent disagreed.   our rating johnson said "sixty percent of americans now support legalizing marijuana." a march 2016 poll found 61 percent support, but that is the only recent survey we could find showing support that high. fourteen other polls going back more than two years show ...
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10,208
1
About half of the presidents have been governors; half of them, senators.
April 18, 2015
congress;corrections and updates;elections;history;states
ted cruz
Ted Cruz is a U.S. Senator from Texas, first elected in 2012. Cruz also was a candidate for president of the United States in 2016. He is the former solicitor general for the state of Texas, previously serving as the director of the Office of Policy Planning at the Federal Trade Commission, an Associate Deputy Attorney...
texas
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New Hampshire
Cruz said about half of the presidents have been governors; half of them, senators. Governors have had a good run of late and, over all, comprise 42 percent of all presidents with 37 percent being former senators. Perhaps overlooked by Cruz; 14 presidents were neither. We rate his "about" 50-50 . – The statement is n...
0
about half of the presidents have been governors half of them, senators.
cruz said about half of the presidents have been governors half of them, senators. governors have had a good run of late and, over all, comprise 42 percent of all presidents with 37 percent being former senators. perhaps overlooked by cruz 14 presidents were neither. we rate his "about" 5050 . the statement is not a...
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7,385
2
An 11-year-old girl was investigated by the FBI and had to pay a $500 federal criminal fine "because she found an injured woodpecker and put it in a cage to make sure that the bird was OK.
May 9, 2013
animals;criminal justice;government regulation
jim sensenbrenner
U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner, R-Wis., has served in Congress since 1979. He represents a district covering Milwaukee suburbs.
wisconsin
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0
1
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an interview
But no fine was ever paid. The Fish and Wildlife Service issued an apology , saying the citation had been processed "unintentionally" and should never have been issued. Our rating Arguing that the federal criminal code should be downsized, Sensenbrenner said an 11-year-old girl was investigated by the FBI and had to pa...
0
an 11yearold girl was investigated by the fbi and had to pay a 500 federal criminal fine "because she found an injured woodpecker and put it in a cage to make sure that the bird was ok.
but no fine was ever paid. the fish and wildlife service issued an apology , saying the citation had been processed "unintentionally" and should never have been issued. our rating arguing that the federal criminal code should be downsized, sensenbrenner said an 11yearold girl was investigated by the fbi and had to pay ...
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7,876
0
Says a man opted out of Obamacare after the marketplace launched on Oct. 1, 2013, and was informed he owed a $4,000 fine.
October 1, 2013
health care
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
national
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245
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570
viral posts on the Internet
The Facebook post tells the story of a man who says he opted out of Obamacare soon after the marketplace was launched on Oct. 1, 2013, and was informed that he owed a fine of more than $4,000. The post includes many elements that make no sense or are flat-out -- and can be easily debunked by reading the law or reliabl...
0
says a man opted out of obamacare after the marketplace launched on oct. 1, 2013, and was informed he owed a 4,000 fine.
the facebook post tells the story of a man who says he opted out of obamacare soon after the marketplace was launched on oct. 1, 2013, and was informed that he owed a fine of more than 4,000. the post includes many elements that make no sense or are flatout and can be easily debunked by reading the law or reliable su...
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The Georgia High School Association started issuing a "sudden cardiac arrest awareness form" in the wake of COVID-19 vaccines.
January 25, 2023
sports;facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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Athletes and guardians must sign the form, which is then kept on file at their respective schools.  The law is named for Nelson, a Georgia middle school student who died after collapsing on the basketball court in 2013, and Blakely, a former high school football player in Georgia who died of sudden cardiac arrest in 2...
0
the georgia high school association started issuing a "sudden cardiac arrest awareness form" in the wake of covid19 vaccines.
athletes and guardians must sign the form, which is then kept on file at their respective schools.  the law is named for nelson, a georgia middle school student who died after collapsing on the basketball court in 2013, and blakely, a former high school football player in georgia who died of sudden cardiac arrest in 2...
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4
Says Donald Trump said the U.S. should "encourage" Japan to get nuclear weapons.
June 2, 2016
foreign policy;nuclear
hillary clinton
Hillary Clinton was the 2016 Democratic nominee for president. She served as U.S. Secretary of State during the first four years of the Obama administration. She is formerly a U.S. senator from New York, first elected in 2000. She was a candidate for president in 2008. She previously served as first lady when her husba...
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a foreign policy speech
Clinton took Trump to task for saying that the United States should "encourage" Japan to get nuclear weapons. Trump used vague and contradictory language, but it’s a fair reading to say his words amounted to encouragement. On more than one occasion, Trump publicly said that Japan, and the United States, might be better...
1
says donald trump said the u.s. should "encourage" japan to get nuclear weapons.
clinton took trump to task for saying that the united states should "encourage" japan to get nuclear weapons. trump used vague and contradictory language, but its a fair reading to say his words amounted to encouragement. on more than one occasion, trump publicly said that japan, and the united states, might be better ...
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5
The U.S. Constitution is "the oldest written constitution still in use today" among nations.
September 17, 2014
history
bob goodlatte
Bob Goodlatte, a Republican, was first elected to Congress in 1993. He represents Virginia's 6th District, centered in Roanoke. He is currently the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the vice chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. Goodlatte earned a law degree from Washington and Lee University Schoo...
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a video
Goodlatte says the U.S. constitution is the "oldest written constitution still in use today." He was referring to national constitutions. Some scholars note that the United Kingdom and San Marino have some written governing documents still in effect that predate the 1789 enactment of the U.S. Constitution. But as a sin...
1
the u.s. constitution is "the oldest written constitution still in use today" among nations.
goodlatte says the u.s. constitution is the "oldest written constitution still in use today." he was referring to national constitutions. some scholars note that the united kingdom and san marino have some written governing documents still in effect that predate the 1789 enactment of the u.s. constitution. but as a sin...
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1
We saw the president of the United States engage American troops in a fourth conflict in a foreign land. This is historic.
October 18, 2011
history;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...
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Las Vegas
A look through history suggests that, contrary to Bachmann’s , having four simultaneous military deployments is not only not a landmark, it’s actually become the norm for the U.S. since 1993. We rate her statement .
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we saw the president of the united states engage american troops in a fourth conflict in a foreign land. this is historic.
a look through history suggests that, contrary to bachmanns , having four simultaneous military deployments is not only not a landmark, its actually become the norm for the u.s. since 1993. we rate her statement .
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10,286
1
Hedge fund managers "pay less in taxes than nurses and truck drivers.
May 18, 2015
economy;income;jobs;taxes
hillary clinton
Hillary Clinton was the 2016 Democratic nominee for president. She served as U.S. Secretary of State during the first four years of the Obama administration. She is formerly a U.S. senator from New York, first elected in 2000. She was a candidate for president in 2008. She previously served as first lady when her husba...
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Mason City, Iowa
Clinton said that hedge fund managers "pay less in taxes than nurses and truck drivers." She is certainly for dollar amounts, which is what her statement was about. If she meant to say tax rates, that's more complicated, and the data doesn't clearly back up the point. Here, we're looking at just taxes paid, so we rate...
0
hedge fund managers "pay less in taxes than nurses and truck drivers.
clinton said that hedge fund managers "pay less in taxes than nurses and truck drivers." she is certainly for dollar amounts, which is what her statement was about. if she meant to say tax rates, that's more complicated, and the data doesn't clearly back up the point. here, we're looking at just taxes paid, so we rate...
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3
Says "Joe & Jill Biden's income went from $396,456 in 2016, to $16,596,979 in 2017-2019. Anyone else want to know where that money is coming from?
October 19, 2020
taxes;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
A Facebook post says Joe and Jill Biden’s income jumped from $396,456 in 2016 to a combined $16,596,979 in 2017-2019, and asks "Anyone else want to know where that money is coming from?" The suggestion that the Bidens’ income sources are unknown is . They are substantially explained on the tax returns and financial dis...
1
says "joe jill biden's income went from 396,456 in 2016, to 16,596,979 in 20172019. anyone else want to know where that money is coming from?
a facebook post says joe and jill bidens income jumped from 396,456 in 2016 to a combined 16,596,979 in 20172019, and asks "anyone else want to know where that money is coming from?" the suggestion that the bidens income sources are unknown is . they are substantially explained on the tax returns and financial disclosu...
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2
Democrats "are cutting our school funding. Four times in the last 10 years before we came into office.
August 17, 2016
education
bruce rauner
Bruce Rauner was elected governor of Illinois in 2014. He became the first Republican governor in the state in 12 years upon his inauguration in January 2015. The gubernatorial campaign was Rauner's first foray into politics. He previously had been a principal at the private equity firm GTCR in Chicago.
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a speech at the Illinois State Fair
Rauner said of Democrats, "They are cutting our school funding. Four times in the last 10 years before we came into office." Rauner’s office said the years referred to in the speech were FY 2010-2013. While school funding did decline in fiscal years 2010-2013, it’s to say it happened because of "cutting." In fact, as ...
0
democrats "are cutting our school funding. four times in the last 10 years before we came into office.
rauner said of democrats, "they are cutting our school funding. four times in the last 10 years before we came into office." rauners office said the years referred to in the speech were fy 20102013. while school funding did decline in fiscal years 20102013, its to say it happened because of "cutting." in fact, as note...
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18,108
2
Florida is doing over five times better" than New Jersey and New York in COVID-19 deaths per million people.
July 26, 2020
public health;facebook fact-checks;florida;new york;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
The Facebook post said "Florida is doing over 5 TIMES better in deaths" than New York and New Jersey. For a statement that contains only an element of , our ruling is .
0
florida is doing over five times better" than new jersey and new york in covid19 deaths per million people.
the facebook post said "florida is doing over 5 times better in deaths" than new york and new jersey. for a statement that contains only an element of , our ruling is .
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16,537
4
The average bridge in Missouri is 48 years old — most were only designed to last for 50 years.
August 29, 2019
transportation
sam graves
Sam Graves is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri.
missouri
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a newsletter
Graves said, "The average bridge in Missouri is 48 years old — most were only designed to last for 50 years." This statement comes directly from MoDOT’s data on state bridges, but it needs a bit of clarification. Most bridges don’t need to be replaced when they turn 50. That’s when engineers could expect them to need m...
1
the average bridge in missouri is 48 years old most were only designed to last for 50 years.
graves said, "the average bridge in missouri is 48 years old most were only designed to last for 50 years." this statement comes directly from modots data on state bridges, but it needs a bit of clarification. most bridges dont need to be replaced when they turn 50. thats when engineers could expect them to need more ...
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5
Says President John F. Kennedy released a star Green Bay Packer from military reserve duty so that he could play in the 1961 NFL Championship Game.
February 6, 2016
history;military;sports
a.j. jacobs
A.J. Jacobs is an author, an editor at large at Esquire and a National Public Radio commentator.
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an interview
The Packers whipped the Giants, 37-0 . Our rating Jacobs said Kennedy released a star Green Bay Packer from military reserve duty so that he could play in the 1961 NFL Championship Game. Hornung has repeatedly told the story of how Lombardi made the request of Kennedy, and Kennedy arranged for Hornung to leave his Army...
1
says president john f. kennedy released a star green bay packer from military reserve duty so that he could play in the 1961 nfl championship game.
the packers whipped the giants, 370 . our rating jacobs said kennedy released a star green bay packer from military reserve duty so that he could play in the 1961 nfl championship game. hornung has repeatedly told the story of how lombardi made the request of kennedy, and kennedy arranged for hornung to leave his army ...
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5
With only 67 bills or so passed into law, "2013 was the least productive year in congressional history since we've been keeping record.
April 24, 2014
bipartisanship;congress;history
joaquin castro
Initially elected to the Texas House in 2002, Joaquin Castro initially won election to the U.S. House in November 2012.
texas
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3
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0
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an interview with the McAllen Monitor
Castro said Congress in 2013 had its least productive year since 1947, advancing 67 bills or so into law. Some 73 bills made it into law in 2013, which was the least by 15 for any year since 1947. We’re taking no position on whether this production was good or bad. Castro’s by-the-numbers' is .
1
with only 67 bills or so passed into law, "2013 was the least productive year in congressional history since we've been keeping record.
castro said congress in 2013 had its least productive year since 1947, advancing 67 bills or so into law. some 73 bills made it into law in 2013, which was the least by 15 for any year since 1947. were taking no position on whether this production was good or bad. castros bythenumbers' is .
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3
Says North Carolina "hospital beds are typically 85% full across the state.
March 19, 2020
coronavirus
jeff jackson
Jeff Jackson represents the Charlotte area in the North Carolina state senate.
north carolina
1
0
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a tweet
Jackson said North Carolina’s hospital beds "are typically 85% full across the state." The way he worded his tweet makes it seems like all hospitals are usually at 85% capacity. That’s not right. It depends on the hospital and it depends on the season.  But he has a point that many of North Carolina’s hospitals routine...
1
says north carolina "hospital beds are typically 85 full across the state.
jackson said north carolinas hospital beds "are typically 85 full across the state." the way he worded his tweet makes it seems like all hospitals are usually at 85 capacity. thats not right. it depends on the hospital and it depends on the season.  but he has a point that many of north carolinas hospitals routinely tr...
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1
Many people every year, sometimes over 100,000, and despite the vaccine, die from the flu … we are learning to live with Covid, in most populations far less lethal.
October 6, 2020
coronavirus
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
national
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a tweet
Trump said that more than 100,000 people die from the flu and "in most populations, COVID-19 is far less lethal." In the past decade, the average yearly death toll from the flu has been 35,900. About 50 years ago, 100,000 people died one year, but that was an anomaly. Overall, the data show that COVID-19 is more deadly...
0
many people every year, sometimes over 100,000, and despite the vaccine, die from the flu we are learning to live with covid, in most populations far less lethal.
trump said that more than 100,000 people die from the flu and "in most populations, covid19 is far less lethal." in the past decade, the average yearly death toll from the flu has been 35,900. about 50 years ago, 100,000 people died one year, but that was an anomaly. overall, the data show that covid19 is more deadly t...
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1
Says Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announced in February that "the Russia collusion investigation is over.
July 17, 2018
legal issues;punditfact
jeanine pirro
Jeanine Pirro joined the Fox News Channel in 2006 and currently serves as a legal analyst as well as the host of "Justice with Judge Jeanine." She unsuccessfully ran for attorney general in New York in 2006 as a Republican.
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a book
Pirro said Rosenstein announced in February that "the Russia collusion investigation is over." Rosenstein, who oversees the Mueller investigation, said no such thing. He’s never suggested that an absence of charges against Americans in any given indictment means that Americans couldn’t be charged in the future. Pirro’s...
0
says deputy attorney general rod rosenstein announced in february that "the russia collusion investigation is over.
pirro said rosenstein announced in february that "the russia collusion investigation is over." rosenstein, who oversees the mueller investigation, said no such thing. hes never suggested that an absence of charges against americans in any given indictment means that americans couldnt be charged in the future. pirros t...
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3
Rep. Frank Wolf voted to allow terror suspects to buy guns.
July 25, 2013
terrorism;guns
mayors against illegal guns
Mayors Against Illegal Guns describes itself as a coalition of U.S. mayors that works to help law enforcement target illegal guns.
virginia
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There’s no doubt that Wolf, sitting in the House Appropriations Committee, voted against an amendments to budget bills that would have allowed the attorney general to deny firearm sales to those suspected of abetting terrorism. Wolf had concerns that the legislation could trample the civil liberties of innocent people ...
1
rep. frank wolf voted to allow terror suspects to buy guns.
theres no doubt that wolf, sitting in the house appropriations committee, voted against an amendments to budget bills that would have allowed the attorney general to deny firearm sales to those suspected of abetting terrorism. wolf had concerns that the legislation could trample the civil liberties of innocent people a...
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4,537
5
Says Mitt Romney has flip-flopped on abortion rights.
October 30, 2011
abortion
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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an interview
Romney’s views on abortion rights today are clearly different from what he expressed in 1994 and 2002. Most significantly, Romney earlier voiced support for the Roe decision; now, he says it should be reversed. We rate Perry’s that Romney flip-flopped on abortion rights .
1
says mitt romney has flipflopped on abortion rights.
romneys views on abortion rights today are clearly different from what he expressed in 1994 and 2002. most significantly, romney earlier voiced support for the roe decision now, he says it should be reversed. we rate perrys that romney flipflopped on abortion rights .
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6,793
2
Hurricane Sandy, the most destructive Atlantic storm ever.
December 18, 2012
environment;climate change;corrections and updates;weather
environment new jersey
Environment New Jersey is a statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy group.
new jersey
0
0
0
1
0
0
an online post about global warming
Environment New Jersey claimed that October’s Hurricane Sandy is "the most destructive Atlantic storm, ever." Sandy may be the most destructive storm to hit a part of the Eastern Seaboard but in terms of most destructive Atlantic storms, that title goes to Katrina, which formed in the Atlantic and whose damages topped ...
0
hurricane sandy, the most destructive atlantic storm ever.
environment new jersey claimed that octobers hurricane sandy is "the most destructive atlantic storm, ever." sandy may be the most destructive storm to hit a part of the eastern seaboard but in terms of most destructive atlantic storms, that title goes to katrina, which formed in the atlantic and whose damages topped 1...
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12,864
5
Jackie Evancho's album sales have skyrocketed after announcing her inauguration performance.
January 4, 2017
pop culture
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...
pennsylvania
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In a tweet
(She was also streamed much more often.) Though sales for the week of Dec. 23 to Dec. 29 went down from about 14,000 to 9,000, that number is still about 50 percent higher than from the week of Dec. 2 to Dec. 9. That is the last full week BuzzAngle Music has data for. Besides, rockets typically come down. We rule the ...
1
jackie evancho's album sales have skyrocketed after announcing her inauguration performance.
she was also streamed much more often. though sales for the week of dec. 23 to dec. 29 went down from about 14,000 to 9,000, that number is still about 50 percent higher than from the week of dec. 2 to dec. 9. that is the last full week buzzangle music has data for. besides, rockets typically come down. we rule the .
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9,854
1
President Barack Obama's policies "have resulted in gas prices being reduced from $3.07 per gallon when he was sworn in in 2009 to $2.30 today.
January 9, 2015
energy
bobby scott
Bobby Scott, D-3rd, has been a member of the U.S. House of Representatives since 1993. The district is comprised of all of Charles City and Surry counties and Petersburg and Portsmouth and portions of Henrico and Prince George counties and Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk and Richmond. Scott has seats on the Judiciary an...
virginia
5
7
1
1
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a news release
Scott says Obama’s policies have resulted in a 77-cent per gallon drop in the price of gas since the president took office. Scott’s office acknowledges its numbers were . At this writing, gas has actually increased by 36-cents a gallon since Obama entered the White House. That’s because at the time of his inauguration,...
0
president barack obama's policies "have resulted in gas prices being reduced from 3.07 per gallon when he was sworn in in 2009 to 2.30 today.
scott says obamas policies have resulted in a 77cent per gallon drop in the price of gas since the president took office. scotts office acknowledges its numbers were . at this writing, gas has actually increased by 36cents a gallon since obama entered the white house. thats because at the time of his inauguration, vola...
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8,743
5
I am the only senator who turned down the state pension plan for part-time legislators.
April 15, 2014
pensions
don balfour
State Sen. Don Balfour is a Republican from Snellville.  
georgia
1
2
0
0
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campaign flier
He repeated that statement in a flier that he sent out to constitutes. When we contacted ERS officials last week, they told us they had "since discovered there is another senator who is not a member of LRS." Our ruling: Balfour’s campaign flier says he is the only senator who has not signed up for a legislative pension...
1
i am the only senator who turned down the state pension plan for parttime legislators.
he repeated that statement in a flier that he sent out to constitutes. when we contacted ers officials last week, they told us they had "since discovered there is another senator who is not a member of lrs." our ruling balfours campaign flier says he is the only senator who has not signed up for a legislative pension. ...
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19,915
0
The intent behind the bill recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday "is to replace the Fourth of July.
June 16, 2021
congress
matthew rosendale
Matthew Rosendale is seeking the Republican nomination in Montana’s 2018 U.S. Senate race. He is currently Montana's state auditor.
texas
0
0
0
1
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a tweet
Rosendale said in a June 16 tweet that the intent of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act is to "replace the Fourth of July." His was later echoed on Fox News by Tucker Carlson who said that the act will create "a new Independence Day, to supplant the old one."  The act only creates a new federal holiday on Ju...
0
the intent behind the bill recognizing juneteenth as a federal holiday "is to replace the fourth of july.
rosendale said in a june 16 tweet that the intent of the juneteenth national independence day act is to "replace the fourth of july." his was later echoed on fox news by tucker carlson who said that the act will create "a new independence day, to supplant the old one."  the act only creates a new federal holiday on ju...
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0
A photo of Ukrainians with paintball guns proves the war is staged.
May 16, 2022
facebook fact-checks;ukraine;russia
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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a Facebook post
Social media posts have previously misrepresented photos of people in Ukraine holding wooden guns during training exercises as proof the war is .  Trudy Rubin, a foreign affairs columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, wrote from outside of Kyiv in February that civilian trainees were "practicing with cardboard guns o...
0
a photo of ukrainians with paintball guns proves the war is staged.
social media posts have previously misrepresented photos of people in ukraine holding wooden guns during training exercises as proof the war is .  trudy rubin, a foreign affairs columnist for the philadelphia inquirer, wrote from outside of kyiv in february that civilian trainees were "practicing with cardboard guns o...
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9,695
0
The Kochs stand to make around $100 billion if the government approves the Keystone XL pipeline.
November 7, 2014
environment;energy;punditfact
thom hartmann
Thom Hartmann is a liberal TV and radio talk show host. He hosts The Big Picture, which airs on RT.
null
0
1
0
0
0
1
a segment on his RT show
The here is that the Koch brothers will turn a $100 billion profit if the Keystone XL pipeline is constructed, essentially doubling their net worth. As we’ve shown, the Kochs hold oil leases in Canada. We're not ruling out that they could benefit in some ways from the Keystone XL pipeline. But trying to extrapolate th...
0
the kochs stand to make around 100 billion if the government approves the keystone xl pipeline.
the here is that the koch brothers will turn a 100 billion profit if the keystone xl pipeline is constructed, essentially doubling their net worth. as weve shown, the kochs hold oil leases in canada. we're not ruling out that they could benefit in some ways from the keystone xl pipeline. but trying to extrapolate thei...
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19,227
1
BUSTED: CDC Inflated COVID Numbers, Accused of Violating Federal Law
February 1, 2021
public health;facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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18
24
53
233
396
a blog post
A blog post headline reads, "BUSTED: CDC Inflated COVID Numbers, Accused of Violating Federal Law."  There is no to suggest that the CDC has inflated the number of U.S. coronavirus deaths. In fact, experts agree it is more likely that coronavirus deaths are being undercounted. We rate this .
0
busted cdc inflated covid numbers, accused of violating federal law
a blog post headline reads, "busted cdc inflated covid numbers, accused of violating federal law."  there is no to suggest that the cdc has inflated the number of u.s. coronavirus deaths. in fact, experts agree it is more likely that coronavirus deaths are being undercounted. we rate this .
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The price of soybeans has fallen 50% since 5 years before the election. A big reason is bad (terrible) trade deals with other countries.
July 20, 2018
agriculture;trade
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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Trump said soybean prices have fallen since 2012 and a big factor was bad trade deals.   Trump’s link between trade deals and falling prices is misplaced. Experts who know agriculture say it comes down to supply and demand. On the supply side, weather is the single most important factor, followed closely by more produc...
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the price of soybeans has fallen 50 since 5 years before the election. a big reason is bad terrible trade deals with other countries.
trump said soybean prices have fallen since 2012 and a big factor was bad trade deals.   trumps link between trade deals and falling prices is misplaced. experts who know agriculture say it comes down to supply and demand. on the supply side, weather is the single most important factor, followed closely by more product...
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When undocumented children are picked up at the border and "told to appear later in court ... 90 percent do not then show up.
July 8, 2014
immigration;children;legal issues;foreign policy
jeff flake
Jeff Flake, a Republican, represents Arizona in the U.S. Senate. He was elected to the Senate in 2012, after serving in the U.S. House.
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Flake said that when undocumented children are picked up at the border and "told to appear later in court ... 90 percent do not then show up." Historically, the rate has ranged between 20 percent to 40 percent, settling in at about 30 percent in 2012, the most recent full year for which data is available. A more recent...
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when undocumented children are picked up at the border and "told to appear later in court ... 90 percent do not then show up.
flake said that when undocumented children are picked up at the border and "told to appear later in court ... 90 percent do not then show up." historically, the rate has ranged between 20 percent to 40 percent, settling in at about 30 percent in 2012, the most recent full year for which data is available. a more recent...
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Says Thomas Jefferson said "that government is best which governs least.
May 14, 2015
history;government regulation
scott walker
Scott Walker, a Republican, is the former governor of Wisconsin. He was first elected in November 2010. He survived a recall election in 2012, defeating Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett after igniting controversy with a bill curtailing public-employee union collective-bargaining rights.  He won re-election to a four-year te...
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Berkes told us that she has done some further research and it's still clear the quote isn't Jefferson's. We also found that "Respectfully Quoted: A Dictionary of Quotations" also attributes the quote to the United States Magazine and Democratic Review. Our rating Walker said it was Thomas Jefferson who said "that gover...
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says thomas jefferson said "that government is best which governs least.
berkes told us that she has done some further research and it's still clear the quote isn't jefferson's. we also found that "respectfully quoted a dictionary of quotations" also attributes the quote to the united states magazine and democratic review. our rating walker said it was thomas jefferson who said "that govern...
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Says she got unions to agree to "about $10 million in reduction" of salaries and health benefits while serving as Dane County executive in Wisconsin.
January 8, 2012
county budget;county government;labor;unions
kathleen falk
Kathleen Falk, a Wisconsin Democrat, lost a bid in 2012 for the Democratic nomination to run against Gov. Scott Walker in a recall election. Falk served as the Dane County executive from 1997 to 2011. She ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2002 and for state attorney general in 2006.
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But they didn’t dispute the fact that her agreements with the unions saved about $10 million. Our conclusion Falk said she used collective bargaining to reduce Dane County employee salaries and health benefits by "about $10 million." The deals create the possibility that the county will have higher payouts for pensions...
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says she got unions to agree to "about 10 million in reduction" of salaries and health benefits while serving as dane county executive in wisconsin.
but they didnt dispute the fact that her agreements with the unions saved about 10 million. our conclusion falk said she used collective bargaining to reduce dane county employee salaries and health benefits by "about 10 million." the deals create the possibility that the county will have higher payouts for pensions an...
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Trump on revamping the military: We're bringing back the draft.
April 29, 2016
fake news;punditfact
realnewsrightnow.com
A website associated with fake news.
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Four were educational deferments for attending college and one was a medical deferment for heel spurs. Some opponents labeled Trump a " draft dodger ." The goal of the story was obviously to play off this issue. For whatever reason, social media seemed to recently rediscover the story, which many must have thought was ...
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trump on revamping the military we're bringing back the draft.
four were educational deferments for attending college and one was a medical deferment for heel spurs. some opponents labeled trump a " draft dodger ." the goal of the story was obviously to play off this issue. for whatever reason, social media seemed to recently rediscover the story, which many must have thought was ...
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There's a mosque inside of the Pentagon.
August 15, 2010
homeland security;religion
kendrick meek
Kendrick Meek is a former U.S. Representative for Congressional District 17 in Miami, serving from 2003 to 2011. He campaigned for the U.S. Senate and was defeated on Nov. 2, 2010.
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So back to the question -- Was Meek correct in stating there is a mosque inside of the Pentagon? No; the Pentagon spokesman is emphatic that it's not a mosque.  While Meek later added in his statement that there was also a chapel, the two are one and the same. He was correct in identifying that there was a place of wor...
0
there's a mosque inside of the pentagon.
so back to the question was meek correct in stating there is a mosque inside of the pentagon? no the pentagon spokesman is emphatic that it's not a mosque.  while meek later added in his statement that there was also a chapel, the two are one and the same. he was correct in identifying that there was a place of worshi...
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Video shows Kamala Harris talking nonsensically about today, tomorrow and yesterday.
May 3, 2023
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According to the transcript , Harris said, "So, I think it’s very important — as you have heard from so many incredible leaders — for us, at every moment in time, and certainly this one, to see the moment in time in which we exist and are present, and to be able to contextualize it, to understand where we exist in the ...
0
video shows kamala harris talking nonsensically about today, tomorrow and yesterday.
according to the transcript , harris said, "so, i think its very important as you have heard from so many incredible leaders for us, at every moment in time, and certainly this one, to see the moment in time in which we exist and are present, and to be able to contextualize it, to understand where we exist in the his...
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4
Today in America, we have more people in jail than any other country on Earth.
October 13, 2015
criminal justice
bernie sanders
Bernie Sanders is a senator from Vermont. Sanders was first elected to the Senate in 2007 and was re-elected in 2012 and 2018. The senator also ran an unsuccessful presidential campaign in 2016, losing the Democratic primary to Hillary Clinton. From 1991 until 2007, he was the representative of Vermont’s At-Large Distr...
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the first Democratic debate
Sanders said that America has more people in jail than any other country. It’s likely he means the population in state and federal prisons, along with those in local jails. The latest federal census found more than 2.2 million people behind bars in the United States. A research center in England reports that China rank...
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today in america, we have more people in jail than any other country on earth.
sanders said that america has more people in jail than any other country. its likely he means the population in state and federal prisons, along with those in local jails. the latest federal census found more than 2.2 million people behind bars in the united states. a research center in england reports that china ranks...
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ABC News has confirmed that attendees to Trump WH Rally were paid. $150. ea and had to sign an NDA.
October 12, 2020
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The ABC News story doesn’t mention $150 or a nondisclosure agreement.  We reached out to the national director of BLEXIT to ask about the post but did not immediately receive a reply.  However, this Facebook post gives the impression that every person who attended the event at the White House on Oct. 10 was paid $150...
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abc news has confirmed that attendees to trump wh rally were paid. 150. ea and had to sign an nda.
the abc news story doesnt mention 150 or a nondisclosure agreement.  we reached out to the national director of blexit to ask about the post but did not immediately receive a reply.  however, this facebook post gives the impression that every person who attended the event at the white house on oct. 10 was paid 150 an...
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George P. Bush to place statue of (Mexican general) Santa Anna at the Alamo.
December 10, 2019
history
rick range
Rick Range is a former candidate for Texas Land Commissioner. 
texas
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a Facebook post
In a Facebook post, Range said "George P. Bush to place statue of Santa Anna at the Alamo." This is . There are no current plans to include a statue of Santa Anna at the Alamo.  We rate this .
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george p. bush to place statue of mexican general santa anna at the alamo.
in a facebook post, range said "george p. bush to place statue of santa anna at the alamo." this is . there are no current plans to include a statue of santa anna at the alamo.  we rate this .
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Says the U.S. gives Israel "$3 billion annually" in aid and zero to Detroit.
August 16, 2019
federal budget;foreign policy;facebook fact-checks
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A social media post says that while Israel receives $3 billion from the U.S. in aid annually, Detroit gets "zero." It is that Israel receives billions from the U.S. in foreign aid each year, making it the largest recipient of foreign assistance over the last several decades.  But it is not that Detroit gets zero doll...
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says the u.s. gives israel "3 billion annually" in aid and zero to detroit.
a social media post says that while israel receives 3 billion from the u.s. in aid annually, detroit gets "zero." it is that israel receives billions from the u.s. in foreign aid each year, making it the largest recipient of foreign assistance over the last several decades.  but it is not that detroit gets zero dolla...
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Gov. Ron DeSantis "signed a $1 billion tax increase on the people of our state, on our consumers, yet gave a $500 million tax break to our corporations.
June 9, 2021
taxes
nikki fried
Nikki Fried is the chair of the Florida Democratic Party and Won't Back Down political action committee. Fried lost the Democratic primary for Florida governor in 2022. Previously, she served as the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner. Before that, she worked as a lawyer and marijuana l...
florida
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an interview with WINK TV
Fried said DeSantis "signed a $1 billion tax increase on the people of our state, on our consumers, yet gave a $500 million tax break to our corporations."  In April, DeSantis signed an online sales tax law that the state predicts will generate an extra $1 billion a year. Online shoppers were supposed to be paying thes...
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gov. ron desantis "signed a 1 billion tax increase on the people of our state, on our consumers, yet gave a 500 million tax break to our corporations.
fried said desantis "signed a 1 billion tax increase on the people of our state, on our consumers, yet gave a 500 million tax break to our corporations."  in april, desantis signed an online sales tax law that the state predicts will generate an extra 1 billion a year. online shoppers were supposed to be paying these t...
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5
Says spending in the fiscal 2009 budget was lower than spending in the fiscal 2014 budget
June 26, 2013
state budget
barbara buono
 Barbara Buono is a Democratic state senator representing part of Middlesex County. Buono previously served in the State Assembly from 1994 to 2001.
new jersey
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1
a state Senate budget hearing
  Buono said during a speech on the Senate floor about the fiscal year 2014 budget that its spending level is higher than spending under the fiscal year 2009 budget. Buono chaired the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee when the 2009 plan was drafted and ultimately approved by Corzine.   The OLS confirmed Buono’...
1
says spending in the fiscal 2009 budget was lower than spending in the fiscal 2014 budget
buono said during a speech on the senate floor about the fiscal year 2014 budget that its spending level is higher than spending under the fiscal year 2009 budget. buono chaired the senate budget and appropriations committee when the 2009 plan was drafted and ultimately approved by corzine.   the ols confirmed buonos ,...
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0
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "doesn't even have surveillance cameras around her house.
October 31, 2022
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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an Instagram post
"  Capitol Police first installed cameras around the home more than eight years ago, the Post story said. The speaker, a Democrat, also has around-the-clock security detail. But when she left San Francisco for Washington, D.C., last week "much of the security left with her, and the officers in Washington stopped contin...
0
house speaker nancy pelosi "doesn't even have surveillance cameras around her house.
"  capitol police first installed cameras around the home more than eight years ago, the post story said. the speaker, a democrat, also has aroundtheclock security detail. but when she left san francisco for washington, d.c., last week "much of the security left with her, and the officers in washington stopped continuo...
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1
Military COVID infected: 118,984. Military COVID deaths: 6,114.
September 9, 2020
military;coronavirus
joe biden
Joe Biden is the president of the United States. A Democrat, Biden served as a Delaware senator from 1973 (elected at the age of 29) until 2009. During his time in the Senate, he served as chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, chair of the International Narcotics Control Caucus and chair of the Judiciary Committee....
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Warren, Mich
The campaign said Biden said "military" when he meant to say "Michigan." The numbers Biden cited roughly align with Michigan’s coronavirus totals. According to the COVID Tracking Project , the number of deaths in Michigan through Sept. 8 was 6,811, and the number of cases was 119,863. Total cases and deaths can vary de...
0
military covid infected 118,984. military covid deaths 6,114.
the campaign said biden said "military" when he meant to say "michigan." the numbers biden cited roughly align with michigans coronavirus totals. according to the covid tracking project , the number of deaths in michigan through sept. 8 was 6,811, and the number of cases was 119,863. total cases and deaths can vary dep...
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0
Says Whoopi Goldberg said the widow of a Navy SEAL was "looking for attention.
March 1, 2017
fake news;punditfact
undergroundnewsreport.com
A website associated with fake news.
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0
0
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an Internet post
As of this writing, the Goldberg story had 348 comments, and had been shared on Facebook well over 56,000 times. The same story has popped up on other sites that have copied it , with no indication that it is . The entire experiment was never meant to be serious, McDaniel said, but he decided to quit posting new artic...
0
says whoopi goldberg said the widow of a navy seal was "looking for attention.
as of this writing, the goldberg story had 348 comments, and had been shared on facebook well over 56,000 times. the same story has popped up on other sites that have copied it , with no indication that it is . the entire experiment was never meant to be serious, mcdaniel said, but he decided to quit posting new artic...
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1
Bill Gates is coating your organic produce with a "dangerous chemical.
April 19, 2023
food safety;facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
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an Instagram post
A separate safety sheet warns the Apeel cleaning product could damage eyes and skin if used improperly. In the Instagram post, the Evans Vanodine name is visible in a URL seen on the third slide. An Instagram post warns that Bill Gates is coating your organic produce with a dangerous chemical. Although the Gates Founda...
0
bill gates is coating your organic produce with a "dangerous chemical.
a separate safety sheet warns the apeel cleaning product could damage eyes and skin if used improperly. in the instagram post, the evans vanodine name is visible in a url seen on the third slide. an instagram post warns that bill gates is coating your organic produce with a dangerous chemical. although the gates founda...
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22,153
1
Haitian singer Mikaben died because of the COVID-19 vaccine
October 17, 2022
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
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an Instagram post
Vanessa Fanfan, Mikaben’s wife, has posted about his death on Instagram, writing that "this pain is very heavy." A statement from the family also posted on her social media account described his death as a "sudden loss. "  If emerges that Mikaben died because of the COVID-19 vaccine, we’ll revisit this fact-check. But...
0
haitian singer mikaben died because of the covid19 vaccine
vanessa fanfan, mikabens wife, has posted about his death on instagram, writing that "this pain is very heavy." a statement from the family also posted on her social media account described his death as a "sudden loss. "  if emerges that mikaben died because of the covid19 vaccine, well revisit this factcheck. but for...
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6,270
4
Says Obama doubled funding for the Pell Grant.
September 4, 2012
education
kal penn
Kal Penn is an actor who worked as associate director of the White House Office of Public Engagement under Obama.
florida
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0
0
0
0
his Democratic National Convention speech
Kal Penn correctly stated Obama doubled funding for the Pell Grant. It’s Obama has made maintaining the maximum award for these grants a priority over his tenure, and the result has been a whole lot more spending. To help pay for this spending, though, the federal government has changed some of the program’s eligibili...
1
says obama doubled funding for the pell grant.
kal penn correctly stated obama doubled funding for the pell grant. its obama has made maintaining the maximum award for these grants a priority over his tenure, and the result has been a whole lot more spending. to help pay for this spending, though, the federal government has changed some of the programs eligibility...
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6,795
5
There is "over 20 times more energy" in a proposed Southside uranium mining site than "there is in all the oil that's estimated to be off Virginia's coast
December 6, 2012
environment;energy
patrick wales
Patrick Wales is project manager for Virginia Uranium Inc., which wants to mine uranium at Coles Hill in Pittsylvania County. Wales was born in Charlottesville and raised in Danville, and he now lives in Danville with his wife, an elementary school teacher, and 3-year-old son. He holds a bachelor’s degree in geology fr...
virginia
1
0
0
0
0
0
a symposium
Wales, in advocating the need and potential of a uranium mine in Southwest Virginia, called attention to its energy-production possibilities. He said the mine will yield enough uranium oxide to produce more than 20 times the power that would come from oil the state hopes to tap off Virginia’s shore. The math works out ...
1
there is "over 20 times more energy" in a proposed southside uranium mining site than "there is in all the oil that's estimated to be off virginia's coast
wales, in advocating the need and potential of a uranium mine in southwest virginia, called attention to its energyproduction possibilities. he said the mine will yield enough uranium oxide to produce more than 20 times the power that would come from oil the state hopes to tap off virginias shore. the math works out fo...
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16,732
1
Says President Donald Trump "fired Lt. Col. Vindman because he testified agaisnt (sic) him and corroborated the Whistleblowers (sic) testimony.
November 10, 2019
impeachment;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
Obviously any retaliatory action against LTC Vindman on a day when we honor our military heroes would be reprehensible." The White House also told the Washington Examiner that Vindman had not been removed from the NSC. Dworkin’s tweet has been clarified, but the Facebook post has not. It is . We rate it .
0
says president donald trump "fired lt. col. vindman because he testified agaisnt sic him and corroborated the whistleblowers sic testimony.
obviously any retaliatory action against ltc vindman on a day when we honor our military heroes would be reprehensible." the white house also told the washington examiner that vindman had not been removed from the nsc. dworkins tweet has been clarified, but the facebook post has not. it is . we rate it .
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9,430
5
Countries bombed: Obama 7, Bush 4
September 22, 2014
foreign policy;military;punditfact
ryan lizza
Ryan Lizza is the Washington correspondent for The New Yorker, and also an on-air contributor for CNN. Lizza teaches at Georgetown University.
null
1
0
0
0
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a tweet
Lizza said that Obama has bombed seven countries to Bush’s four. Depending on your view of Bush’s reported drone strike into Yemen, he may have slightly undercounted Bush’s tally. Both presidents also may have bombed the Philippines. But it's hard to fault Lizza for the numbers we use.  We rate his  .
1
countries bombed obama 7, bush 4
lizza said that obama has bombed seven countries to bushs four. depending on your view of bushs reported drone strike into yemen, he may have slightly undercounted bushs tally. both presidents also may have bombed the philippines. but it's hard to fault lizza for the numbers we use.  we rate his  .
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18,754
1
Miami-Dade reporting 23% of early ballots being rejected for missing signatures.
October 29, 2020
elections;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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24
50
108
245
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a Facebook post
A Facebook post said  "Miami-Dade reporting 23% of early ballots being rejected for missing signatures."  A spokesperson for the county elections office said that less than 1% of mail ballots have been rejected, including many that were missing signatures. Voters still have time to fix their ballot if they omitted thei...
0
miamidade reporting 23 of early ballots being rejected for missing signatures.
a facebook post said  "miamidade reporting 23 of early ballots being rejected for missing signatures."  a spokesperson for the county elections office said that less than 1 of mail ballots have been rejected, including many that were missing signatures. voters still have time to fix their ballot if they omitted their s...
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14,197
3
Says under her leadership, "Democrats fought to ... make sure the (2011 HOPE) bill ... prevented the use of ACT/SAT testing standards.
January 17, 2018
education
stacey abrams
Stacey Abrams, a Democrat and national voting rights activist, is running for Georgia governor in 2022. She lost the Georgia governor's race in 2018. She is a former House Minority Leader for the Georgia General Assembly and State Representative for the 84th House District.
georgia
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a statement to The Root
Abrams said she led the fight to prevent the use of standardized test scores as part of the HOPE program. In 2011, she supported a plan to make minimum test scores part of the eligibility requirements for the full-tuition HOPE scholarship. The bill that emerged renamed the full-tuition scholarship, raised the minimum g...
1
says under her leadership, "democrats fought to ... make sure the 2011 hope bill ... prevented the use of actsat testing standards.
abrams said she led the fight to prevent the use of standardized test scores as part of the hope program. in 2011, she supported a plan to make minimum test scores part of the eligibility requirements for the fulltuition hope scholarship. the bill that emerged renamed the fulltuition scholarship, raised the minimum gra...
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13,926
4
There are parks in Southeast Raleigh that still don't have air conditioning in the gym
October 20, 2017
city budget;city government
charles francis
Charles Francis is a Democrat running for mayor of Raleigh
north carolina
0
1
1
0
0
0
a televised debate
Francis said gyms in Southeast Raleigh don't have air conditioning. There are four area gyms that have it and six gyms elsewhere in the city that don't have it. That context is important when debating city priorities and Francis didn't elaborate during the televised debate. But he's right: there are three gyms in South...
1
there are parks in southeast raleigh that still don't have air conditioning in the gym
francis said gyms in southeast raleigh don't have air conditioning. there are four area gyms that have it and six gyms elsewhere in the city that don't have it. that context is important when debating city priorities and francis didn't elaborate during the televised debate. but he's right there are three gyms in southe...
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14,392
0
Putin issues international arrest warrant for Soros
March 10, 2018
fake news;punditfact
viral politics us
Viralpoliticsus.com is a fake news website.
null
0
0
0
0
0
1
a headline
In January while speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Soros said, "Open societies are in crisis, and various forms of dictatorships and mafia states, exemplified by Putin’s Russia, are on the rise." In October 2016, Soros criticized Putin for Russia's bombing campaign in Syria calling on him to "...
0
putin issues international arrest warrant for soros
in january while speaking at the world economic forum in davos, switzerland, soros said, "open societies are in crisis, and various forms of dictatorships and mafia states, exemplified by putins russia, are on the rise." in october 2016, soros criticized putin for russia's bombing campaign in syria calling on him to "p...
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18,808
1
Says Joe Biden received a sudden influx of 138,339 votes in Michigan while Donald Trump received none.
November 4, 2020
elections;facebook fact-checks
tweets
Twitter is a messaging service where people often discuss politics. Individual messages are called Tweets.
michigan
2
4
6
12
98
39
a tweet
A number of tweets claimed that Biden received a suspicious, potentially fraudulent influx of 138,339 votes in Michigan overnight while other candidates received none. The update that appeared to show large numbers of ballots delivered to Biden all at once was the result of a data error, the spokesperson for Decision D...
0
says joe biden received a sudden influx of 138,339 votes in michigan while donald trump received none.
a number of tweets claimed that biden received a suspicious, potentially fraudulent influx of 138,339 votes in michigan overnight while other candidates received none. the update that appeared to show large numbers of ballots delivered to biden all at once was the result of a data error, the spokesperson for decision d...
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19,066
0
They just happened to find 50,000 ballots (in the Georgia U.S. Senate runoff elections) late last night.
January 6, 2021
elections
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...
georgia
36
85
120
194
360
179
a tweet
This happened throughout the night of Georgia’s runoff election, the Associated Press reported .  Trump said Georgia "just happened to find" 50,000 votes. That’s a and way to describe the counting of legally cast ballots. We rate his statement ! PolitiFact reporter Samantha Putterman contributed to this fact-check.
0
they just happened to find 50,000 ballots in the georgia u.s. senate runoff elections late last night.
this happened throughout the night of georgias runoff election, the associated press reported .  trump said georgia "just happened to find" 50,000 votes. thats a and way to describe the counting of legally cast ballots. we rate his statement ! politifact reporter samantha putterman contributed to this factcheck.
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4,037
4
Says more than eight countries lead the United States in the percentage of college graduates.
July 24, 2011
education
cory booker
Cory Booker is a senator from New Jersey. He was first elected to the Senate in 2013, making him the first African-American senator from New Jersey and the first African-American elected to the Senate since Barack Obama in 2004. Booker served as mayor of Newark from 2006 until 2013. He has a bachelor's degree in politi...
new jersey
10
11
4
2
6
0
a round table discussion on Meet the Press
Ruby said some young people falsely believe there aren’t benefits to attending college. Let’s review: Booker said the United States trails "over eight different countries" in college graduates. The mayor shouldn’t have included the word "over" in his statement, but he’s on target when it comes to the younger generation...
1
says more than eight countries lead the united states in the percentage of college graduates.
ruby said some young people falsely believe there arent benefits to attending college. lets review booker said the united states trails "over eight different countries" in college graduates. the mayor shouldnt have included the word "over" in his statement, but hes on target when it comes to the younger generation of c...
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16,386
5
The law says that mental health must be treated the same as physical health," but coverage by health insurers is unequal.
July 11, 2019
health care
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...
wisconsin
8
11
10
4
2
0
a public forum
Warren claimed mental health and physical health have to be treated the same under the law, but coverage by health insurers is unequal. The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act says insurers must provide equal coverage of physical and mental health. The ACA made it a requirement for insurers to cover certain b...
1
the law says that mental health must be treated the same as physical health," but coverage by health insurers is unequal.
warren claimed mental health and physical health have to be treated the same under the law, but coverage by health insurers is unequal. the mental health parity and addiction equity act says insurers must provide equal coverage of physical and mental health. the aca made it a requirement for insurers to cover certain b...
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16,594
2
Says Donald Trump is breaking a campaign pledge to bring manufacturing jobs back to Wisconsin and Pennsylvania since the two states "have lost the most manufacturing jobs in the past year.
September 20, 2019
jobs
democratic national committee
The Democratic National Committee is the national organization of Democrats.
wisconsin
7
8
12
9
2
0
a press release
But they weren’t the worst on a percentage basis. And the two states have seen a modest uptick in manufacturing jobs since Trump took office. So it’s not accurate to use that cherry-picked data as Trump has broken his promise on growing manufacturing jobs in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. The definition for is "The stat...
0
says donald trump is breaking a campaign pledge to bring manufacturing jobs back to wisconsin and pennsylvania since the two states "have lost the most manufacturing jobs in the past year.
but they werent the worst on a percentage basis. and the two states have seen a modest uptick in manufacturing jobs since trump took office. so its not accurate to use that cherrypicked data as trump has broken his promise on growing manufacturing jobs in wisconsin and pennsylvania. the definition for is "the stateme...
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19,776
5
Wisconsin's 2019-21 budget produced the first positive general fund balance since 2000, and the governor's proposed 2021-23 budget would return it to a deficit.
April 7, 2021
deficit;state budget
wisconsin republican legislative leaders
Robin Vos, R-Rochester, is the speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Juneau, is Senate Majority Leader. Republicans have controlled both chambers of the Wisconsin Legislature since the 2010 election.  
wisconsin
1
1
1
2
0
1
Twitter
The state’s other method of accounting, called cash modified accrual, doesn’t count expenditures until it comes time to pay them. Our rating Members of the state’s Republican caucus that Evers’ proposed budget would return the state to a GAAP fund deficit, after its first positive balance in the fund in decades in the...
1
wisconsin's 201921 budget produced the first positive general fund balance since 2000, and the governor's proposed 202123 budget would return it to a deficit.
the states other method of accounting, called cash modified accrual, doesnt count expenditures until it comes time to pay them. our rating members of the states republican caucus that evers proposed budget would return the state to a gaap fund deficit, after its first positive balance in the fund in decades in the bie...
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15,772
4
The forest fires were so grotesque last year that we had the worst air in the world in Washington.
February 20, 2019
environment;climate change
jay inslee
Jay Inslee is the governor of Washington. He was elected as governor in 2012. From 1993 to 1995, Inslee represented Washington’s 4th Congressional District. He represented Washington’s 1st Congressional District from 1999 to 2012. While representing the 1st district, he served on the Committee on Energy and Commerce. I...
national
0
4
0
0
0
0
an interview
In discussing climate change, Inslee said, "The forest fires were so grotesque last year that we had the worst air in the world in Washington." By one measure, of 85 major cities across the globe, Seattle had the worst air quality in the world on Aug. 21, 2018, as wildfires pushed smoke into the area. That was for one ...
1
the forest fires were so grotesque last year that we had the worst air in the world in washington.
in discussing climate change, inslee said, "the forest fires were so grotesque last year that we had the worst air in the world in washington." by one measure, of 85 major cities across the globe, seattle had the worst air quality in the world on aug. 21, 2018, as wildfires pushed smoke into the area. that was for one ...
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10,538
5
With the exception of baby formula, the federal government does not require any food to carry an expiration date, and state laws vary widely.
July 19, 2015
corrections and updates;food safety;punditfact
john oliver
John Oliver is the host of "Last Week Tonight" on HBO. Previously he was a correspondent for Comedy Central's "The Daily Show."
null
4
4
2
0
0
0
a segment on "Last Week Tonight"
"Sometimes," she said, "dates are just made up." Our rating Oliver said, "With the exception of baby formula, the federal government does not require any food to carry an expiration date, and state laws vary widely." While Oliver’s underlying argument for more regulation can be debated, he’s right to say that the feder...
1
with the exception of baby formula, the federal government does not require any food to carry an expiration date, and state laws vary widely.
"sometimes," she said, "dates are just made up." our rating oliver said, "with the exception of baby formula, the federal government does not require any food to carry an expiration date, and state laws vary widely." while olivers underlying argument for more regulation can be debated, hes right to say that the federal...
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16,295
1
Says Donald Trump said, "Immigrants aren't people, they're animals.
July 22, 2019
immigration;facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
null
4
13
35
53
711
331
a Facebook post
The Facebook post said that Trump said, "Immigrants aren’t people, they’re animals." Word-for-word, that’s . During a roundtable on immigration policy, Trump said: "These aren’t people. These are animals." But context matters. Trump was responding to a sheriff who said California laws made it difficult for her to share...
0
says donald trump said, "immigrants aren't people, they're animals.
the facebook post said that trump said, "immigrants arent people, theyre animals." wordforword, thats . during a roundtable on immigration policy, trump said "these arent people. these are animals." but context matters. trump was responding to a sheriff who said california laws made it difficult for her to share inform...
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17,151
0
Congress files charges against Nancy Pelosi.
February 25, 2020
congress;impeachment;crime
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
null
8
18
24
53
233
396
a blog post
"It was necessary to get the attention of the American people to say, ‘This is not . And this is how it affects you,’" she said.  U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., filed an ethics complaint against Pelosi for ripping up the speech, but we found no that charges have been filed against her, as this blog claims.  The Feb. ...
0
congress files charges against nancy pelosi.
"it was necessary to get the attention of the american people to say, this is not . and this is how it affects you," she said.  u.s. rep. matt gaetz, rfla., filed an ethics complaint against pelosi for ripping up the speech, but we found no that charges have been filed against her, as this blog claims.  the feb. 25 ...
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Gwen Graham owns a $14 million stake in her family's company that's behind the American Dream Mall. ... While Graham and her family will make millions, Florida will be stuck with poverty wage jobs, endangered wildlife and massive traffic congestion.
August 16, 2018
environment;jobs;poverty
unite here florida pac
Unite Here Florida PAC is a labor group that largely represents service workers.
florida
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a TV ad
A Unite Here Florida TV ad said, "Gwen Graham owns a $14 million stake in her family’s company that’s behind the American Dream Mall. ... While Graham and her family will make millions, Florida will be stuck with poverty wage jobs, endangered wildlife and massive traffic congestion." The ad was imprecise when it said t...
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gwen graham owns a 14 million stake in her family's company that's behind the american dream mall. ... while graham and her family will make millions, florida will be stuck with poverty wage jobs, endangered wildlife and massive traffic congestion.
a unite here florida tv ad said, "gwen graham owns a 14 million stake in her familys company thats behind the american dream mall. ... while graham and her family will make millions, florida will be stuck with poverty wage jobs, endangered wildlife and massive traffic congestion." the ad was imprecise when it said that...
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Democrat's New Plan: Tax billionaires to lower the deficit by $1 TRILLION and fund clean energy independence. Republican's New Plan: Raise taxes on households earning less than $50,000 by an ADDITIONAL $4,500 after CUTTING taxes for the rich.
March 30, 2022
taxes;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
A Facebook post claimed that the Democrats’ proposal would "tax billionaires to lower the deficit by $1 TRILLION and fund clean energy independence," while the Republicans’ plan would "raise taxes on households earning less than $50,000 by an ADDITIONAL $4,500 after CUTTING taxes for the rich." The exaggerated what bo...
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democrat's new plan tax billionaires to lower the deficit by 1 trillion and fund clean energy independence. republican's new plan raise taxes on households earning less than 50,000 by an additional 4,500 after cutting taxes for the rich.
a facebook post claimed that the democrats proposal would "tax billionaires to lower the deficit by 1 trillion and fund clean energy independence," while the republicans plan would "raise taxes on households earning less than 50,000 by an additional 4,500 after cutting taxes for the rich." the exaggerated what both th...
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Americans "bought into climate change" in 2004-06, but then most "began wandering away from this issue.
May 12, 2014
environment;climate change;polls and public opinion;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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Scarborough said Americans have "have wandered away" from the issue of climate change since 2004. They certainly did, as polls consistently show dips through 2010. However, support has inched back in recent years.  While the recent gains remain below the 2004 levels, the overall drop isn't as dramatic as Scarborough ma...
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americans "bought into climate change" in 200406, but then most "began wandering away from this issue.
scarborough said americans have "have wandered away" from the issue of climate change since 2004. they certainly did, as polls consistently show dips through 2010. however, support has inched back in recent years.  while the recent gains remain below the 2004 levels, the overall drop isn't as dramatic as scarborough ma...
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Says that Steve Watkins "bragged to voters that he built his company from scratch, but it was all a lie.
October 5, 2018
small business
democratic congressional campaign committee
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is responsible for assisting Democratic candidates for the U.S. House.
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The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee said Watkins’ lied to voters about building a company from scratch. We found that Watkins did not own or build the company, VIAP, from the ground up in the Middle East, as he claimed to voters in the past. He did, however, oversee and expand a small team into hundreds dur...
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says that steve watkins "bragged to voters that he built his company from scratch, but it was all a lie.
the democratic congressional campaign committee said watkins lied to voters about building a company from scratch. we found that watkins did not own or build the company, viap, from the ground up in the middle east, as he claimed to voters in the past. he did, however, oversee and expand a small team into hundreds duri...
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