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Docs: Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker took $1 million from a pro-Putin Ukrainian businessman—last election cycle.
May 23, 2017
campaign finance;elections
tweets
Twitter is a messaging service where people often discuss politics. Individual messages are called Tweets.
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Our rating Tweets made this : "Docs: Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker took $1 million from a pro-Putin Ukrainian businessman — last election cycle." The businessman was born in Ukraine, but has long lived in London and New York. His company gave $1.5 million not directly to Walker, but to a super PAC that supported Walk...
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docs wisconsin governor scott walker took 1 million from a proputin ukrainian businessmanlast election cycle.
our rating tweets made this "docs wisconsin governor scott walker took 1 million from a proputin ukrainian businessman last election cycle." the businessman was born in ukraine, but has long lived in london and new york. his company gave 1.5 million not directly to walker, but to a super pac that supported walkers ru...
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Foster children are disproportionately victims of identity theft.
September 21, 2011
children;consumer safety;families;financial regulation;crime
james langevin
James Langevin has represented Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District since 2001. He was elected to the state's Constitutional Convention in 1986. Two years later, he won a seat as a State Representative and went on to become, at age 30, Rhode Island's youngest Secretary of State in 1995.
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Clearly identity theft is a big problem that often isn't recognized among children. Requiring the state to clear a foster child's credit history before he or she graduates from state custody seems like a good policy. Representative Langevin said, "Foster children are disproportionately victims of identity theft." The c...
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foster children are disproportionately victims of identity theft.
clearly identity theft is a big problem that often isn't recognized among children. requiring the state to clear a foster child's credit history before he or she graduates from state custody seems like a good policy. representative langevin said, "foster children are disproportionately victims of identity theft." the c...
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More than half of the people on food stamps today are children.
November 1, 2011
federal budget;poverty
marcia fudge
Rep. Marcia Fudge, a Democrat from Warrensville Heights, is the congresswoman from Ohio's 11th district. Prior to her election to the House of Representatives, she was mayor of Warrensville Heights.  
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And as mistakes go, this one is pretty small. Roughly half the people on food stamps are children. Fudge described it as more than half based on data that was specific to her district. The actual figure for the national average is 47 percent, a point of clarification. A statement that is accurate but requires additiona...
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more than half of the people on food stamps today are children.
and as mistakes go, this one is pretty small. roughly half the people on food stamps are children. fudge described it as more than half based on data that was specific to her district. the actual figure for the national average is 47 percent, a point of clarification. a statement that is accurate but requires additiona...
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Says Romney and Ryan "both backed proposals that would outlaw abortions even in cases of rape or incest.
September 11, 2012
abortion;corrections and updates;message machine 2012
barack obama
Barack Obama is the former president of the United States. Obama also served as a U.S. senator from Illinois. He was born in 1961 in Hawaii, where his parents met as students at the University of Hawaii. Obama's father is from Kenya and his mother is from Kansas. He graduated from Columbia University and received his l...
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Barack Obama said in a television ad that Romney and Ryan Romney "both backed proposals that would outlaw abortions even in cases of rape or incest." That is for Ryan. His opposition to abortion, including in cases of rape and incest, is clear. Romney chose Ryan as his running mate and now Ryan says he’ll follow Romne...
1
says romney and ryan "both backed proposals that would outlaw abortions even in cases of rape or incest.
barack obama said in a television ad that romney and ryan romney "both backed proposals that would outlaw abortions even in cases of rape or incest." that is for ryan. his opposition to abortion, including in cases of rape and incest, is clear. romney chose ryan as his running mate and now ryan says hell follow romney...
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You've got a building in the Cayman Islands that supposedly houses 12,000 corporations. That's either the biggest building or the biggest tax scam on record.
January 5, 2008
taxes
barack obama
Barack Obama is the former president of the United States. Obama also served as a U.S. senator from Illinois. He was born in 1961 in Hawaii, where his parents met as students at the University of Hawaii. Obama's father is from Kenya and his mother is from Kansas. He graduated from Columbia University and received his l...
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According to published financial reports, Coca-Cola alone saved $500-million in U.S. taxes in 2003 through foreign subsidiaries. Its Cayman company controls syrup-producing facilities in Ireland. The subsidiary pays taxes in Ireland at 12.5 percent, still far less than in the United States. So, Obama is right that thou...
1
you've got a building in the cayman islands that supposedly houses 12,000 corporations. that's either the biggest building or the biggest tax scam on record.
according to published financial reports, cocacola alone saved 500million in u.s. taxes in 2003 through foreign subsidiaries. its cayman company controls syrupproducing facilities in ireland. the subsidiary pays taxes in ireland at 12.5 percent, still far less than in the united states. so, obama is right that thousand...
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4
The Senate-passed health care bill "is identical to the Massachusetts health care plan -- the same thing.
January 31, 2010
health care;pundits
paul krugman
Paul Krugman is a columnist for the New York Times and professor of Economics and International Affairs at Princeton University. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2008. He describes himself as liberal.
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"The Senate probably has more cost containment," said John Holahan, a health expert at the Urban Institute who has studied the Massachusetts plan extensively. "And the financing is different. But the structure is the same." So it seems that there's broad agreement that, despite some operational differences, the broad s...
1
the senatepassed health care bill "is identical to the massachusetts health care plan the same thing.
"the senate probably has more cost containment," said john holahan, a health expert at the urban institute who has studied the massachusetts plan extensively. "and the financing is different. but the structure is the same." so it seems that there's broad agreement that, despite some operational differences, the broad s...
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1
Say the ratio of CEO pay to average worker pay in the U.S. is 475 to 1.
October 10, 2011
corporations;economy;labor;occupy wall street;workers
facebook posts
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This is a textbook example of how claims can spiral out of control on the Internet. Just as conservatives have circulated unfounded claims about President Barack Obama's birth certificate, liberals are spreading this questionable chart. We don’t doubt the chart’s underlying point that the ratio of CEO pay to worker pay...
0
say the ratio of ceo pay to average worker pay in the u.s. is 475 to 1.
this is a textbook example of how claims can spiral out of control on the internet. just as conservatives have circulated unfounded claims about president barack obama's birth certificate, liberals are spreading this questionable chart. we dont doubt the charts underlying point that the ratio of ceo pay to worker pay i...
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3
Texas "had the highest level of turnout than ever before in the primary.
March 14, 2016
elections
greg abbott
Greg Abbott won election as governor of Texas in November 2014, carrying 59 percent of the vote. Abbott was re-elected in 2018. Abbott, a former member of the Texas Supreme Court, served three terms as the state's attorney general before being succeeded by Ken Paxton in early 2015.
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Abbott said Texas "had the highest level of turnout than ever before in the" 2016 "primary." We don’t know if Abbott was tunnel-visioning raw counts of primary voters or if he was fixed on the 19 percent share of registered voters participating in the Republican primary. By both of these metrics, the 2016 turnout set T...
1
texas "had the highest level of turnout than ever before in the primary.
abbott said texas "had the highest level of turnout than ever before in the" 2016 "primary." we dont know if abbott was tunnelvisioning raw counts of primary voters or if he was fixed on the 19 percent share of registered voters participating in the republican primary. by both of these metrics, the 2016 turnout set tex...
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News organizations and sponsors ignored the accomplishments of Kim Rhode, a six-time Olympic medalist, because of her support of the Second Amendment.
June 30, 2021
sports;facebook fact-checks;guns
facebook posts
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A Facebook post claims that Rhode was ignored by news organizations and sponsors because she’s an outspoken supporter of the Second Amendment. There is no to support this. Several prominent news outlets have reported about Rhode’s Olympic accomplishments, as well as her support of gun rights. The sport of shooting oft...
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news organizations and sponsors ignored the accomplishments of kim rhode, a sixtime olympic medalist, because of her support of the second amendment.
a facebook post claims that rhode was ignored by news organizations and sponsors because shes an outspoken supporter of the second amendment. there is no to support this. several prominent news outlets have reported about rhodes olympic accomplishments, as well as her support of gun rights. the sport of shooting often...
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On Virginia's new marijuana law: "You can have up to one pound with only a $25 fine.
April 7, 2021
criminal justice;drugs
kirk cox
Del. Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights, is the majority leader of Virginia's House of Delegates. He was first elected to the House in 1989. Cox is a retired government teacher in Chesterfield County public schools.  
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Cox says that under Virginia’s new marijuana laws, effective July 1, "You can have up to one pound with only a $25 fine." He’s right and we rate his statement .  
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on virginia's new marijuana law "you can have up to one pound with only a 25 fine.
cox says that under virginias new marijuana laws, effective july 1, "you can have up to one pound with only a 25 fine." hes right and we rate his statement .
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Kennedy Center, PBS donated to Democrats after getting COVID-19 stimulus money.
April 2, 2020
campaign finance;facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
facebook posts
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a Facebook post
A Facebook post shared more than 54,0000 times claimed that the Kennedy Center gave $25 million and the corporation that funds PBS gave $5 million to the Democratic Party after the two entities received millions from a federal stimulus law in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Both nonprofits are barred by law from ...
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kennedy center, pbs donated to democrats after getting covid19 stimulus money.
a facebook post shared more than 54,0000 times claimed that the kennedy center gave 25 million and the corporation that funds pbs gave 5 million to the democratic party after the two entities received millions from a federal stimulus law in response to the coronavirus outbreak. both nonprofits are barred by law from ma...
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After 30 years of inaction, we raised fuel standards so that by the middle of the next decade, cars and trucks will go twice as far on a gallon of gas.
September 6, 2012
environment;energy
barack obama
Barack Obama is the former president of the United States. Obama also served as a U.S. senator from Illinois. He was born in 1961 in Hawaii, where his parents met as students at the University of Hawaii. Obama's father is from Kenya and his mother is from Kansas. He graduated from Columbia University and received his l...
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Charlotte, N.C
Obama said, "After 30 years of inaction, we raised fuel standards so that by the middle of the next decade, cars and trucks will go twice as far on a gallon of gas." The Obama administration launched new fuel efficiency standards that significantly raise the bar for automakers over the next decade. But the rules, which...
1
after 30 years of inaction, we raised fuel standards so that by the middle of the next decade, cars and trucks will go twice as far on a gallon of gas.
obama said, "after 30 years of inaction, we raised fuel standards so that by the middle of the next decade, cars and trucks will go twice as far on a gallon of gas." the obama administration launched new fuel efficiency standards that significantly raise the bar for automakers over the next decade. but the rules, which...
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President Barack Hussein Obama kept 33 million pages of documents, much of them classified. How many of them pertained to nuclear? Word is, lots!
August 12, 2022
legal issues
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
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a statement to the media
Trump said, "President Barack Hussein Obama kept 33 million pages of documents, much of them classified. How many of them pertained to nuclear? Word is, lots!" Trump is . News reports starting in 2016 showed that the National Archives and Records Administration would oversee transfer of Obama’s presidential records. Th...
0
president barack hussein obama kept 33 million pages of documents, much of them classified. how many of them pertained to nuclear? word is, lots!
trump said, "president barack hussein obama kept 33 million pages of documents, much of them classified. how many of them pertained to nuclear? word is, lots!" trump is . news reports starting in 2016 showed that the national archives and records administration would oversee transfer of obamas presidential records. the...
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1
Doctor proves masks don't work" by vaping through them.
December 31, 2020
corrections and updates;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 Facebook post that includes a video clip claims that a "doctor proves masks don’t work" by showing vapor from an electronic cigarette passing through a mask. Experts say the fact that masks allow e-cigarette vapor to pass through provides no to back the . They say face coverings offer protection agains...
0
doctor proves masks don't work" by vaping through them.
a widely shared facebook post that includes a video clip claims that a "doctor proves masks dont work" by showing vapor from an electronic cigarette passing through a mask. experts say the fact that masks allow ecigarette vapor to pass through provides no to back the . they say face coverings offer protection against ...
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5
From a standpoint of the county government, neither school system has received an increase in funding over the past six years.
July 13, 2012
county budget;county government;education;taxes
martavius jones
A graduate of Memphis Central High and Howard University, Jones is president and financial advisor for Jones Wealth Managament Group. He was a leader in the move to force consolidation with suburban schools by surrendering the Memphis City Schools charter and serves on the county's schools merger Transition Planning Co...
tennessee
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the Morning."
Ritz may well have a point -- schools officials do bemoan the static local funding even while receiving increases from its chief funding source, the state. But Jones is right -- because the county has not increased schools funding since the 2008 fiscal year, this 2013 fiscal year marks a sixth straight year the county ...
1
from a standpoint of the county government, neither school system has received an increase in funding over the past six years.
ritz may well have a point schools officials do bemoan the static local funding even while receiving increases from its chief funding source, the state. but jones is right because the county has not increased schools funding since the 2008 fiscal year, this 2013 fiscal year marks a sixth straight year the county has ...
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4
Says Indiana Gov. Mike Pence "provides zero state funding for homeless shelters.
March 31, 2015
housing;state budget;punditfact
us uncut
US Uncut is an activist group that ties corporate tax avoidance to shortages of funds to pay for social services.
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1
0
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a Facebook post
The activist group US Uncut said Gov. Mike Pence provided zero state funding for homeless shelters. While the state budget and summaries from the experts and staffers we contacted confirmed that, it’s really an approach of the Indiana state government more than that of any particular person. Advocates say the state has...
1
says indiana gov. mike pence "provides zero state funding for homeless shelters.
the activist group us uncut said gov. mike pence provided zero state funding for homeless shelters. while the state budget and summaries from the experts and staffers we contacted confirmed that, its really an approach of the indiana state government more than that of any particular person. advocates say the state has ...
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4
Texas Republicans just voted to give a Republican appointee the power to single-handedly CANCEL election results in the state's largest Democratic county.
May 2, 2023
elections
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
texas
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50
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a Facebook post
A Facebook post said "Texas Republicans just voted to give a Republican appointee the power to single-handedly CANCEL election results in the state’s largest Democratic county." The post cites Senate Bill 1993, which directs the secretary of state — who is a Republican appointee — to order a new election if at least 2%...
1
texas republicans just voted to give a republican appointee the power to singlehandedly cancel election results in the state's largest democratic county.
a facebook post said "texas republicans just voted to give a republican appointee the power to singlehandedly cancel election results in the states largest democratic county." the post cites senate bill 1993, which directs the secretary of state who is a republican appointee to order a new election if at least 2 of p...
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4
Says for the first time in the history of the United States, the government cut taxes during wartime
July 6, 2011
afghanistan;bush administration;corrections and updates;iraq;taxes
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...
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an interview on NPR’s “Tell Me More” with Michel Martin
Since the start of the "war of terrorism," taxes have only gone down -- first under Bush, then under Obama. We rate Booker’s statement . To comment on this ruling, go to NJ.com . CORRECTION: This item has been updated to reflect that the economic stimulus package signed by President Barack Obama included hundreds of bi...
1
says for the first time in the history of the united states, the government cut taxes during wartime
since the start of the "war of terrorism," taxes have only gone down first under bush, then under obama. we rate bookers statement . to comment on this ruling, go to nj.com . correction this item has been updated to reflect that the economic stimulus package signed by president barack obama included hundreds of billio...
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13,843
4
The soda tax can make a difference by reducing consumption of unhealthy soda pop and sugary beverages.
September 18, 2017
health care;medicaid;public health;taxes
michael bloomberg
Michael Bloomberg was mayor of New York City from 2002 to 2013. The billionaire co-founded Bloomberg LP, a financial information and media company, in 1981. On Nov. 24, 2019, he announced his candidacy for the 2020 Democratic nomination for president and dropped out on March 4, 2020.
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a website
Bloomberg said Cook County’s sweetened beverage tax can bring health benefits by "reducing consumption of unhealthy soda pop and sugary beverages." Cook County is only the sixth jurisdiction in the U.S. to enact a sweetened drink tax since Berkeley, Calif., enacted the first one in March 2015. That means there’s been v...
1
the soda tax can make a difference by reducing consumption of unhealthy soda pop and sugary beverages.
bloomberg said cook countys sweetened beverage tax can bring health benefits by "reducing consumption of unhealthy soda pop and sugary beverages." cook county is only the sixth jurisdiction in the u.s. to enact a sweetened drink tax since berkeley, calif., enacted the first one in march 2015. that means theres been ver...
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0
Joe Biden's eyes were black during the debate because he was wearing Mojo Vision lenses.
September 30, 2020
technology;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
However, the first version of the lens "will most likely be a base model containing a core set of features for people with vision impairments," according to Fast Company. More importantly for this fact check: the Mojo Vision said they wouldn’t be ready for two to three years.  We rate this ! This fact check is availa...
0
joe biden's eyes were black during the debate because he was wearing mojo vision lenses.
however, the first version of the lens "will most likely be a base model containing a core set of features for people with vision impairments," according to fast company. more importantly for this fact check the mojo vision said they wouldnt be ready for two to three years.  we rate this ! this fact check is availabl...
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7,290
3
Says proponents of a bond package for the Austin school district say the district has the second-lowest bond tax rate "among the Central Texas area school districts.
April 28, 2013
education;taxes
league of women voters of the austin area
The League of Women Voters of the Austin Area is a nonpartisan group that doesn't support or oppose any candidate or cause. It publishes voter guides describing ballot issues and presenting information about candidates for elected office.
texas
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a Voters Guide
Bond proponents say the Austin school district has the second-lowest bond tax rate "among the Central Texas area school districts." Austin’s debt or bond rate is lower than the rates in most of about 30 Austin-area districts. But seven districts have lower rates--and while we'd agree these small, rural districts shoul...
1
says proponents of a bond package for the austin school district say the district has the secondlowest bond tax rate "among the central texas area school districts.
bond proponents say the austin school district has the secondlowest bond tax rate "among the central texas area school districts." austins debt or bond rate is lower than the rates in most of about 30 austinarea districts. but seven districts have lower ratesand while we'd agree these small, rural districts should rar...
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4
Says there's a "100-year-old international norm not to use chemical weapons.
September 2, 2013
corrections and updates;history;human rights;foreign policy;military
debbie wasserman schultz
Debbie Wasserman Schultz became the chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee in 2011 and resigned in July 2016. The Florida Democrat was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2004 after serving in the state senate. She represents Congressional District 23 in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
national
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a CNN interview
Wasserman Schultz mentioned on CNN a "100-year-old international norm not to use chemical weapons." An international peace conference at The Hague before World War I did take up the use of chemical weapons, limiting their use between world powers more than 100 years ago. But disagreement about whether their use was hum...
1
says there's a "100yearold international norm not to use chemical weapons.
wasserman schultz mentioned on cnn a "100yearold international norm not to use chemical weapons." an international peace conference at the hague before world war i did take up the use of chemical weapons, limiting their use between world powers more than 100 years ago. but disagreement about whether their use was human...
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14,470
2
Paul Ryan has blocked all action to strengthen our gun laws.
March 13, 2018
government regulation;guns
giffords
Giffords is a section 501(c)(4) issue advocacy organization, and Giffords PAC is a federal political committee. The organization which fights gun violence is named for former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords of Arizona. Giffords was originally a registered Republican and later elected as a Democrat. She served in Congress from...
wisconsin
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an ad
The anti-gun violence political action committee cited a dozen gun-control measures that didn’t get to a vote in the House. So, it’s clear that Ryan did not move to bring those measures to the floor. But that’s not the same as Ryan himself blocking the measures, given that other lawmakers, such as committee chairs, als...
0
paul ryan has blocked all action to strengthen our gun laws.
the antigun violence political action committee cited a dozen guncontrol measures that didnt get to a vote in the house. so, its clear that ryan did not move to bring those measures to the floor. but thats not the same as ryan himself blocking the measures, given that other lawmakers, such as committee chairs, also hav...
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5
Nearly 20% of our residents" are born abroad.
November 8, 2013
immigration;city government;families;race and ethnicity;population
city of austin
Austin, the capital of Texas, is a city in Central Texas.
texas
1
0
0
1
0
0
a press release
A City of Austin official said, "Nearly 20 percent of our residents" are born abroad. Such residents made up 19.3 percent of the city’s population in the 2007-11 period covered by a federal survey. We rate the statement as . – The statement is accurate and there’s nothing significant missing. Click here for more on th...
1
nearly 20 of our residents" are born abroad.
a city of austin official said, "nearly 20 percent of our residents" are born abroad. such residents made up 19.3 percent of the citys population in the 200711 period covered by a federal survey. we rate the statement as . the statement is accurate and theres nothing significant missing. click here for more on the si...
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0
White House 'Resistance' mole a fake – NY Times admits they were trolled
September 7, 2018
fake news;facebook fact-checks
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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a blog post
The New York Times does not have an editor with that name. While the America’s Last Line of Defense websites call themselves satire , TheLibertyNews.us did not include a disclaimer on its home page or on the story. We’ve fact-checked other stories featuring Art Tubolls — recently he’s appeared as Michael Jordan’s spoke...
0
white house 'resistance' mole a fake ny times admits they were trolled
the new york times does not have an editor with that name. while the americas last line of defense websites call themselves satire , thelibertynews.us did not include a disclaimer on its home page or on the story. weve factchecked other stories featuring art tubolls recently hes appeared as michael jordans spokesman a...
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1
Says opponent David Dewhurst is a "career politician.
July 19, 2011
candidate biography
tom leppert
Tom Leppert, who unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. Senate in 2012, served as mayor of Dallas from June 2007 to early 2011. He previously worked in business, also serving as CEO of The Turner Corporation, the nation's largest general building company, according to the biographical material on his campaign website.
texas
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a campaign statement
Of Dewhurst, McCarty said a dozen years in politics "for somebody that age doesn’t strike me as your typical career politician." In contrast, he said, a Dewhurst predecessor as lieutenant governor, Bob Bullock, started in politics as a young man and was absolutely a career politician. Our take: Dewhurst may be into his...
0
says opponent david dewhurst is a "career politician.
of dewhurst, mccarty said a dozen years in politics "for somebody that age doesnt strike me as your typical career politician." in contrast, he said, a dewhurst predecessor as lieutenant governor, bob bullock, started in politics as a young man and was absolutely a career politician. our take dewhurst may be into his s...
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1
Says allegations that he made unwanted sexual advances on a female sheriff's deputy "were found by two separate judges to not have merit.
August 22, 2016
legal issues
scott jones
Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones is the Republican challenger in California's 7th District Congressional race.
california
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a radio interview
Republican congressional candidate Scott Jones recently claimed that allegations he made unwanted sexual advances on a young, female sheriff’s deputy "were found by two separate judges to not have merit." News coverage, including a Sacramento Bee fact check, found the allegations by the deputy never advanced to trial f...
0
says allegations that he made unwanted sexual advances on a female sheriff's deputy "were found by two separate judges to not have merit.
republican congressional candidate scott jones recently claimed that allegations he made unwanted sexual advances on a young, female sheriffs deputy "were found by two separate judges to not have merit." news coverage, including a sacramento bee fact check, found the allegations by the deputy never advanced to trial fo...
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1
In 1916, the U.S. government predicted that by the 1940s all paper would come from hemp and that no more trees would need to be cut down.
January 16, 2014
drugs;marijuana
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a graphic on the Internet
The Facebook post said that "in 1916, the U.S. government predicted that by the 1940s all paper would come from hemp and that no more trees would need to be cut down." The most plausible source for this -- Bulletin 404 -- is silent on this , and neither our own research nor any of the dozen experts we asked was able to...
0
in 1916, the u.s. government predicted that by the 1940s all paper would come from hemp and that no more trees would need to be cut down.
the facebook post said that "in 1916, the u.s. government predicted that by the 1940s all paper would come from hemp and that no more trees would need to be cut down." the most plausible source for this bulletin 404 is silent on this , and neither our own research nor any of the dozen experts we asked was able to com...
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9,944
2
92 million Americans aren't working.
February 8, 2015
economy;jobs
ted cruz
Ted Cruz is a U.S. Senator from Texas, first elected in 2012. Cruz also was a candidate for president of the United States in 2016. He is the former solicitor general for the state of Texas, previously serving as the director of the Office of Policy Planning at the Federal Trade Commission, an Associate Deputy Attorney...
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an interview on CNN's "State of the Union"
Cruz said that "92 million Americans aren't working." Once you strip out senior citizens and school-age Americans, the number is less than half that. The statement contains some element of but ignores critical facts that would give a different impression, so we rate it . UPDATED, Feb. 11, 2015 : After this fact-check ...
0
92 million americans aren't working.
cruz said that "92 million americans aren't working." once you strip out senior citizens and schoolage americans, the number is less than half that. the statement contains some element of but ignores critical facts that would give a different impression, so we rate it . updated, feb. 11, 2015 after this factcheck was...
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22,071
3
Val Demings "voted to allow transgender youth sports and teaching radical gender identity without parental consent.
September 14, 2022
children;education;sports;ad watch
marco rubio
Marco Rubio, a U.S. senator from Florida, was a candidate for president of the United States in 2016 and then dropped out and won re-election to the Senate. He was first elected to the Senate in 2010 and took office Jan. 5, 2011. Rubio served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2008 and is a former Spe...
florida
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an ad
Rubio said Demings "voted to allow transgender youth sports and teaching radical gender identity without parental consent." Demings supported the Equality Act, which would have allowed students nationwide to compete on sports teams based on their gender identity rather than their sex asssigned at birth. The majority of...
1
val demings "voted to allow transgender youth sports and teaching radical gender identity without parental consent.
rubio said demings "voted to allow transgender youth sports and teaching radical gender identity without parental consent." demings supported the equality act, which would have allowed students nationwide to compete on sports teams based on their gender identity rather than their sex asssigned at birth. the majority of...
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10,094
2
Obama has been sending taxpayer dollars, at least $350,000 to fund anti-Likud, anti-Netanyahu groups in Israel for (the) election.
March 16, 2015
israel;foreign policy;punditfact
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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a blog post
A conservative blog claimed, "Obama has been sending taxpayer dollars, at least $350,000 to fund anti-Likud, anti Netanyahu groups in Israel for tomorrow’s election." First, there is the matter of the dollar amount. If any U.S. money was used to mobilize anti-Likud voters, it would have been in Israel. A more accurate ...
0
obama has been sending taxpayer dollars, at least 350,000 to fund antilikud, antinetanyahu groups in israel for the election.
a conservative blog claimed, "obama has been sending taxpayer dollars, at least 350,000 to fund antilikud, anti netanyahu groups in israel for tomorrows election." first, there is the matter of the dollar amount. if any u.s. money was used to mobilize antilikud voters, it would have been in israel. a more accurate figu...
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19,920
1
The Second Amendment, from the day it was passed, limited the type of people who could own a gun and what type of weapon you could own.
June 23, 2021
history;guns
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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a White House announcement
Biden said that from the start, the Second Amendment "limited the type of people who could own a gun and what type of weapon you could own." The Second Amendment limited government power, not the rights of individuals. Laws at the time that limited firearm ownership were primarily racist, aimed at controlling Black peo...
0
the second amendment, from the day it was passed, limited the type of people who could own a gun and what type of weapon you could own.
biden said that from the start, the second amendment "limited the type of people who could own a gun and what type of weapon you could own." the second amendment limited government power, not the rights of individuals. laws at the time that limited firearm ownership were primarily racist, aimed at controlling black peo...
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16,975
0
Says a video shows the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant.
January 26, 2020
transportation;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
and it was real low. I saw it falling and spluttering. But it was hard to make out, as it was so foggy," he said. According to the Times, the helicopter vanished into a cloud of fog and there was a boom.  We rate this video .
0
says a video shows the helicopter crash that killed kobe bryant.
and it was real low. i saw it falling and spluttering. but it was hard to make out, as it was so foggy," he said. according to the times, the helicopter vanished into a cloud of fog and there was a boom.  we rate this video .
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6,763
1
Says Texas economy is about 30 percent larger than Australia's.
November 23, 2012
economy;states
larry kilgore
Since 2004, Larry Kilgore of Arlington has run as a pro-secession candidate for Texas offices including governor and U.S. senator.
texas
0
0
0
0
1
0
a New York Times news story
Kilgore said Texas’ economy is 30 percent larger than Australia’s, but that was based on mismatched, outdated figures. We rate his statement as .
0
says texas economy is about 30 percent larger than australia's.
kilgore said texas economy is 30 percent larger than australias, but that was based on mismatched, outdated figures. we rate his statement as .
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14,472
4
There are only 18 minutes of total action in an average baseball game.
April 5, 2018
baseball;punditfact
snapple
Snapple is a national company that sells iced-tea-based beverages.
null
0
1
0
0
0
0
a bottle cap
The Snapple cap said, "There are only 18 minutes of total action in an average baseball game." One credible study found just shy of 18 minutes of action, while another study was close, finding 14 minutes. That said, the number of stopwatched games is low due to the difficulty of the task -- only a half-dozen or so that...
1
there are only 18 minutes of total action in an average baseball game.
the snapple cap said, "there are only 18 minutes of total action in an average baseball game." one credible study found just shy of 18 minutes of action, while another study was close, finding 14 minutes. that said, the number of stopwatched games is low due to the difficulty of the task only a halfdozen or so that we...
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12,477
1
10 cents on the dollar from the Clinton Foundation goes to charitable causes.
October 4, 2016
candidate biography
mike pence
Mike Pence is the former vice president of the United States. A Republican, Pence was elected governor of Indiana in 2012. Pence previously served for 12 years as a congressman from Indiana representing the Sixth Congressional District; he was first elected in 2000. During his time in the U.S. House of Represenatives, ...
national
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the vice presidential debate
Pence said 10 cents on every dollar from the Clinton Foundation goes to charitable causes. While it’s that the foundation gives away in grants a small fraction of its resources, about 87 percent of its expenses go toward services it provides directly. A leading expert in the finances of philanthropies, Mittendorf, say...
0
10 cents on the dollar from the clinton foundation goes to charitable causes.
pence said 10 cents on every dollar from the clinton foundation goes to charitable causes. while its that the foundation gives away in grants a small fraction of its resources, about 87 percent of its expenses go toward services it provides directly. a leading expert in the finances of philanthropies, mittendorf, says...
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3
(Romney's) record was that he raised taxes by $730-million.
January 30, 2008
taxes
john mccain
John McCain was a U.S. senator from Arizona, a post he held from 1987 to his death in 2018. He previously served two terms in the U.S. House. He was the Republican nominee for president in 2008. McCain was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and spent his career in the military, as his father did. He was a combat pilo...
national
37
37
31
32
39
8
Simi Valley, Calif
That puts the total at $637-million. Other estimates on the fees — $500-million, according to the Cato Institute — would put the total well above $730-million. The elimination of corporate tax "loopholes" clearly resulted in some businesses paying more taxes and to those businesses, fair or not, it sure must have felt ...
1
romney's record was that he raised taxes by 730million.
that puts the total at 637million. other estimates on the fees 500million, according to the cato institute would put the total well above 730million. the elimination of corporate tax "loopholes" clearly resulted in some businesses paying more taxes and to those businesses, fair or not, it sure must have felt like a t...
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1
Says Don Lemon's show has been canceled and he is leaving CNN.
May 16, 2021
facebook fact-checks
youtube videos
Videos uploaded to YouTube.
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a YouTube video
Social media posts that Don Lemon’s CNN show was canceled and that he is leaving CNN. After a seven-year run, Lemon’s show, "CNN Tonight with Don Lemon," was renamed, not canceled, and Lemon confirmed that he isn’t leaving the network. He was broadcasting again the following week. We rate this .
0
says don lemon's show has been canceled and he is leaving cnn.
social media posts that don lemons cnn show was canceled and that he is leaving cnn. after a sevenyear run, lemons show, "cnn tonight with don lemon," was renamed, not canceled, and lemon confirmed that he isnt leaving the network. he was broadcasting again the following week. we rate this .
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5
Georgia has recovered more than $60 million that was lost to Medicaid fraud
March 20, 2014
medicaid
edward lindsey
Ed Lindsey, a Republican, was a candidate for the U.S. House 11th District seat in Georgia.
georgia
3
2
0
0
0
0
press release
What’s generally considered the most credible look at the issue came from the respected Institute of Medicine in 2012. The institute’s analysis of 2009 data found that the nation spends $2.6 trillion each year on health care -- including Medicaid and Medicare -- and likely loses $75 billion a year to fraud. Our conclus...
1
georgia has recovered more than 60 million that was lost to medicaid fraud
whats generally considered the most credible look at the issue came from the respected institute of medicine in 2012. the institutes analysis of 2009 data found that the nation spends 2.6 trillion each year on health care including medicaid and medicare and likely loses 75 billion a year to fraud. our conclusion geor...
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16,583
1
Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania actually in the latest jobs data have lost jobs, not gained them.
October 15, 2019
economy;jobs;pennsylvania
julián castro
Julián Castro is a former U.S. secretary of Housing & Urban Development. He was the youngest member of Barack Obama’s cabinet, serving from 2014 to 2017. Just before he became secretary of HUD, he was the mayor of San Antonio, elected in 2009. Castro received a bachelor’s degree in political science and communications ...
national
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1
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0
a debate
Castro said, "Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania actually in the latest jobs data have lost jobs." Official government figures show that each state gained jobs between July 2019 and August 2019, the latest month-over-month period available. To arrive at his job-loss figure, Castro cherry-picked a time period that he didn...
0
ohio, michigan, and pennsylvania actually in the latest jobs data have lost jobs, not gained them.
castro said, "ohio, michigan, and pennsylvania actually in the latest jobs data have lost jobs." official government figures show that each state gained jobs between july 2019 and august 2019, the latest monthovermonth period available. to arrive at his jobloss figure, castro cherrypicked a time period that he didnt me...
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22,574
2
Joe Biden's war on American energy caused this crisis and his only response has been to drain our strategic petroleum reserve to its lowest level since 1983.
January 12, 2023
gas prices
richard hudson
Richard Hudson is a Republican Congressman representing North Carolina's 8th District.
north carolina
0
0
2
2
0
0
a tweet
Referring to the U.S. fuel situation, Hudson said Biden "caused this crisis and his only response has been to drain our strategic petroleum reserve to its lowest level since 1983." Hudson is right that the Biden administration ordered oil released from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve, and that the stock is at ...
0
joe biden's war on american energy caused this crisis and his only response has been to drain our strategic petroleum reserve to its lowest level since 1983.
referring to the u.s. fuel situation, hudson said biden "caused this crisis and his only response has been to drain our strategic petroleum reserve to its lowest level since 1983." hudson is right that the biden administration ordered oil released from the nations strategic petroleum reserve, and that the stock is at i...
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1
Says Rick Scott has "teamed up with a felon convicted of running a Ponzi scheme to smear Charlie Crist.
August 17, 2014
campaign finance;crime
charlie crist
Charlie Crist lost the race for Florida governor as the Democratic candidate in 2022. He served as a U.S. congressman from St. Petersburg since 2017 and resigned Aug. 31, 2022 to focus on his campaign.  As a Republican, Crist served as governor from 2007 to 2011. Crist left the Republican Party in 2010 to mount a campa...
florida
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20
21
20
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2
a TV ad
Crist’s TV ad says Rick Scott has "teamed up with a felon convicted of running a Ponzi scheme to smear Charlie Crist with attacks." This ad is vague and confusing. Scott hasn’t teamed up with Ponzi schemer Rothstein -- he was arrested in December 2009 and Scott entered his first race for governor in April 2010. The on...
0
says rick scott has "teamed up with a felon convicted of running a ponzi scheme to smear charlie crist.
crists tv ad says rick scott has "teamed up with a felon convicted of running a ponzi scheme to smear charlie crist with attacks." this ad is vague and confusing. scott hasnt teamed up with ponzi schemer rothstein he was arrested in december 2009 and scott entered his first race for governor in april 2010. the only k...
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19,302
5
There is a direct connection between discriminatory policies within the USDA and the enormous land loss we have seen among Black farmers over the past century.
February 9, 2021
civil rights;economy;legal issues;race and ethnicity
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...
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a statement
A distrust of the legal system has contributed to farms being transferred from one generation to the other without a will, said a post from the Heirs’ Property Retention Coalition, formed in 2006 to help low-income African Americans deal with issues related to heirs’ property. Booker said, "there is a direct connection...
1
there is a direct connection between discriminatory policies within the usda and the enormous land loss we have seen among black farmers over the past century.
a distrust of the legal system has contributed to farms being transferred from one generation to the other without a will, said a post from the heirs property retention coalition, formed in 2006 to help lowincome african americans deal with issues related to heirs property. booker said, "there is a direct connection be...
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14,951
4
Says Rick Scott "cut $700 million from water management.
August 5, 2018
environment;state budget;water
florida democratic party
the Florida affiliate of the Democratic Party.
florida
4
7
10
5
4
3
a tweet
The Florida Democratic Party tweeted that Scott "cut $700 million from water management." The budgets of Florida’s five water management districts were collectively cut by over $700 million about a year into Scott’s first term. Since the governor has the final say over the water management districts’ budgets, the tweet...
1
says rick scott "cut 700 million from water management.
the florida democratic party tweeted that scott "cut 700 million from water management." the budgets of floridas five water management districts were collectively cut by over 700 million about a year into scotts first term. since the governor has the final say over the water management districts budgets, the tweet is l...
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13,769
5
No court has held (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) unconstitutional.
September 6, 2017
immigration;homeland security
eric schneiderman
Eric Schneiderman is the state Attorney General of New York. He is a Democrat and former member of the State Senate. 
national
3
0
0
0
0
0
an interview on The Rachel Maddow Show
Schneiderman said, "No court has held (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) unconstitutional." While there is debate on the constitutionality of DACA, that has not been determined by courts. We rate Schneiderman’s statement .
1
no court has held deferred action for childhood arrivals unconstitutional.
schneiderman said, "no court has held deferred action for childhood arrivals unconstitutional." while there is debate on the constitutionality of daca, that has not been determined by courts. we rate schneidermans statement .
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7,548
2
Most Americans want "traditional marriage," as defined by the Defense of Marriage Act.
June 27, 2013
families;lgbtq
bill johnson
Bill Johnson is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Ohio's 6th Congressional District. His district covers all or part of 12 counties from Mahoning County in Eastern Ohio and stretching along the Ohio River to the southernmost part of the state.
ohio
0
0
0
2
1
0
a news release
Still, attitudes are a-changin’, to borrow a Bob Dylan line from another era of social shifts. Johnson would have been correct in 2004 and 2006, when voters throughout the country passed state constitutional bans on gay marriage. But in 2013, his statement has only an element of . It is dated. His rates .
0
most americans want "traditional marriage," as defined by the defense of marriage act.
still, attitudes are achangin, to borrow a bob dylan line from another era of social shifts. johnson would have been correct in 2004 and 2006, when voters throughout the country passed state constitutional bans on gay marriage. but in 2013, his statement has only an element of . it is dated. his rates .
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10,969
1
Drinking champagne could help prevent Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
November 9, 2015
alcohol;health care;medicare
viral media reports
this is for facebook post and twitter feeds
georgia
0
0
0
1
1
0
print
Social media recently resurrected an old study Stories were posted  suggesting that drinking champagne could help prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The study is from 2013, not new, as some posts suggested. It was based on testing in a small group of rats, which the National Health Se...
0
drinking champagne could help prevent alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
social media recently resurrected an old study stories were posted  suggesting that drinking champagne could help prevent the onset of alzheimers disease and other forms of dementia. the study is from 2013, not new, as some posts suggested. it was based on testing in a small group of rats, which the national health ser...
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6,071
1
Says library district would come "at no direct cost to the city budget.
July 25, 2012
city budget;county budget
multnomah county library foundation
"The Library Foundation mobilizes private support to enhance Multnomah County Library’s leadership and innovation, helping the library address emerging community needs."
oregon
0
0
0
0
1
0
a newsletter
Still, there doesn’t seem to be any debate that, with things as they are now, the city will ultimately have less money to work with should a library district pass. In the original e-mail, the Library Foundation asserted that the district would come at "no direct cost" to the city budget. It’s , the city would not have ...
0
says library district would come "at no direct cost to the city budget.
still, there doesnt seem to be any debate that, with things as they are now, the city will ultimately have less money to work with should a library district pass. in the original email, the library foundation asserted that the district would come at "no direct cost" to the city budget. its , the city would not have to ...
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3
During Sherrod Brown's past decade as a D.C. politician, more than one out of every four jobs that has left America, left from Ohio. ... Sherrod Brown will own these horrendous Ohio job numbers next year.
September 28, 2011
economy;jobs
josh mandel
Josh Mandel, a Republican from Lyndhurst, is a Marine veteran who served two tours in Iraq. He served as Ohio treasurer from 2011 to 2019.  Before that, he was a state representative from the 17th Ohio House District. He unsuccessfully challenged Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown in the 2012 US Senate race. Mandel is ...
texas
5
5
3
5
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a news release
BLS data shows that Ohio lost 190,900 of those jobs cited by Aquilino when Brown was a Democrat in a Republican Congress, affording him almost no power. Aquilino backs up the by listing recent laws or policies supported by Brown in the Senate.   Yet the effects of most of those policies, whether negative or positive, ...
1
during sherrod brown's past decade as a d.c. politician, more than one out of every four jobs that has left america, left from ohio. ... sherrod brown will own these horrendous ohio job numbers next year.
bls data shows that ohio lost 190,900 of those jobs cited by aquilino when brown was a democrat in a republican congress, affording him almost no power. aquilino backs up the by listing recent laws or policies supported by brown in the senate.   yet the effects of most of those policies, whether negative or positive, ...
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0
Says a photograph shows Seattle Seahawks player Michael Bennett burning the United States flag.
September 28, 2017
fake news;punditfact
vets for trump
The Facebook page for www.veteransfordonaldtrump.com.
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0
0
0
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1
a Facebook post
Trump’s feud has led to other claims beyond this one. We previously checked claims that the NFL fined Steelers players $1 million each and that Fox Sports refused to broadcast games " until players respect the flag ." We rated both ! That’s the only thing burning about this , too. For taking an old photo and grossly m...
0
says a photograph shows seattle seahawks player michael bennett burning the united states flag.
trumps feud has led to other claims beyond this one. we previously checked claims that the nfl fined steelers players 1 million each and that fox sports refused to broadcast games " until players respect the flag ." we rated both ! thats the only thing burning about this , too. for taking an old photo and grossly misr...
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3
Site selectors who decide where businesses expand or relocate shun closed shop states like Wisconsin in favor of Right to Work states like Iowa, Indiana and Michigan.
December 8, 2014
workers
wisconsin manufacturers and commerce
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce is Wisconsin's largest business group. It says its members include large and small manufacturers, service companies, local chambers of commerce and specialized trade associations. WMC is also a lobbying organization and often gets involved in state political races.
wisconsin
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an opinion piece
"When asked what one thing state government can do to improve Wisconsin’s business climate, 35 percent said reduce taxes, 15 percent said become a Right to Work state and 14 percent said reform employment laws, like harmonizing the state and federal versions of family medical leave," a WMC news release noted. Our ratin...
1
site selectors who decide where businesses expand or relocate shun closed shop states like wisconsin in favor of right to work states like iowa, indiana and michigan.
"when asked what one thing state government can do to improve wisconsins business climate, 35 percent said reduce taxes, 15 percent said become a right to work state and 14 percent said reform employment laws, like harmonizing the state and federal versions of family medical leave," a wmc news release noted. our rating...
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2
A national paid leave program "would potentially put into the economy $21 billion dollars annually.
May 16, 2017
economy;labor;women
kirsten gillibrand
Kirsten Gillibrand is a senator from New York. Gillibrand was appointed as senator in 2009 to fill Hillary Clinton’s vacated seat, as Clinton became U.S. Secretary of State under Barack Obama. Gillibrand won a special election in 2010 to retain her senate seat and won re-elections in 2012 and 2018. From 2007 to 2009, s...
new york
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4
0
1
a speech at a conference
Gllibrand said a national paid leave program "would potentially put into the economy $21 billion dollars annually." Researchers say workers would receive at least $20.6 billion in paid leave. But Gillibrand’s ignores the money that would be taken out of the economy to pay for it. The program would be adding money to t...
0
a national paid leave program "would potentially put into the economy 21 billion dollars annually.
gllibrand said a national paid leave program "would potentially put into the economy 21 billion dollars annually." researchers say workers would receive at least 20.6 billion in paid leave. but gillibrands ignores the money that would be taken out of the economy to pay for it. the program would be adding money to the ...
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3
Recently we have seen our government debt grow by $3.4 trillion during the first 29 months of the Obama administration -- the equivalent of about $4 billion per day.
July 17, 2011
deficit
leonard lance
Leonard Lance is a Republican congressman representing New Jersey's 7th district.
new jersey
3
2
2
0
0
0
a column
Let’s review. Lance correctly stated that government debt held by the public grew by $3.4 trillion during Obama’s tenure. But experts said that while Obama can be blamed for some of that increase, he isn’t responsible for it all.   We rate Lance’s statement . To comment on this ruling, go to NJ.com .
1
recently we have seen our government debt grow by 3.4 trillion during the first 29 months of the obama administration the equivalent of about 4 billion per day.
lets review. lance correctly stated that government debt held by the public grew by 3.4 trillion during obamas tenure. but experts said that while obama can be blamed for some of that increase, he isnt responsible for it all.   we rate lances statement . to comment on this ruling, go to nj.com .
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5
Thousands of folks are opening West Virginia E-ZPass accounts.
August 27, 2018
transportation
jim justice
Jim Justice is the Republican governor of West Virginia. A businessman, Justice was originally elected as a Democrat.
west virginia
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2
1
0
1
a tweet
Justice tweeted that "thousands of folks are opening West Virginia E-ZPass accounts." The E-ZPass authority reported 13,630 new accounts between August 1 and October 15. Prorated to the period covered by Justice’s tweet, that works out to about 5,000, which meets the definition of "thousands." We rate the statement .
1
thousands of folks are opening west virginia ezpass accounts.
justice tweeted that "thousands of folks are opening west virginia ezpass accounts." the ezpass authority reported 13,630 new accounts between august 1 and october 15. prorated to the period covered by justices tweet, that works out to about 5,000, which meets the definition of "thousands." we rate the statement .
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1
When Trump wanted to turn a taxpayer-owned building into an $800 a night hotel, (Congressman Jeff Denham, R-CA) helped broker the deal and bragged about it.
October 4, 2016
elections
dccc
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee 
california
0
0
0
3
1
0
a campaign TV advertisement
The DCCC advertisement greatly Denham’s role in the process and falsely describes him as helping "broker" the deal. We rate the .   –  The statement is not accurate. Click here for   more   on the six PolitiFact ratings and how we select facts to check. https://www.sharethefacts.co/share/64c2aefc-6a2b-4b4d-8e91-5c0c...
0
when trump wanted to turn a taxpayerowned building into an 800 a night hotel, congressman jeff denham, rca helped broker the deal and bragged about it.
the dccc advertisement greatly denhams role in the process and falsely describes him as helping "broker" the deal. we rate the .     the statement is not accurate. click here for   more   on the six politifact ratings and how we select facts to check.
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4,526
3
Because of Barack Obama the mission in Iraq ended.
November 3, 2011
iraq
barack obama
Barack Obama is the former president of the United States. Obama also served as a U.S. senator from Illinois. He was born in 1961 in Hawaii, where his parents met as students at the University of Hawaii. Obama's father is from Kenya and his mother is from Kansas. He graduated from Columbia University and received his l...
national
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a campaign ad
The Obama campaign ad (the original one) said "Because of Barack Obama the mission in Iraq ended." It’s that the president held steadfast to his promises of ordering military leaders to end the war, halting combat operations and finally bringing the remaining troops home. But those benchmarks were put in place by a pr...
1
because of barack obama the mission in iraq ended.
the obama campaign ad the original one said "because of barack obama the mission in iraq ended." its that the president held steadfast to his promises of ordering military leaders to end the war, halting combat operations and finally bringing the remaining troops home. but those benchmarks were put in place by a previ...
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8,939
4
In the 1950s and 1960s, "the minimum wage was such that it would lift you out of poverty.
May 1, 2014
economy;history;income;poverty;welfare
jack reed
Jack Reed, a former attorney and army officer, is Rhode Island's senior. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 until 1996, when he was elected to the U.S. Senate.
rhode island
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1
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a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate
Sen. Jack Reed, lobbying for an increase in the minimum wage, said that in the 1950s and 1960s, "the minimum wage was such that it would lift you out of poverty." We found that during that period, the minimum wage always generated enough income to keep an individual out of poverty. But when it comes to making enough mo...
1
in the 1950s and 1960s, "the minimum wage was such that it would lift you out of poverty.
sen. jack reed, lobbying for an increase in the minimum wage, said that in the 1950s and 1960s, "the minimum wage was such that it would lift you out of poverty." we found that during that period, the minimum wage always generated enough income to keep an individual out of poverty. but when it comes to making enough mo...
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4
An iron ore mine in northern Wisconsin could operate for 100 years and generate billion of dollars in economic activity.
June 12, 2011
jobs
wisconsin manufacturers and commerce
Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce is Wisconsin's largest business group. It says its members include large and small manufacturers, service companies, local chambers of commerce and specialized trade associations. WMC is also a lobbying organization and often gets involved in state political races.
wisconsin
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2
4
3
0
0
a radio ad
In short, it’s a complete guess. It’s no surprise the state’s largest business group wants to put the best possible spin on a project that will generate heated debate. Surely, the mine could generate an economic boon to numerous parts of the state. But the leaves out some critical information -- the permits, details o...
1
an iron ore mine in northern wisconsin could operate for 100 years and generate billion of dollars in economic activity.
in short, its a complete guess. its no surprise the states largest business group wants to put the best possible spin on a project that will generate heated debate. surely, the mine could generate an economic boon to numerous parts of the state. but the leaves out some critical information the permits, details of the...
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5
The substitute budget now adds in tax breaks and tax deductions for those who buy these prisons.
May 2, 2011
state budget
matt lundy
Matt Lundy is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 57th District, which includes a portion of Lorain County.
ohio
2
0
0
0
0
0
a news conference
Lundy is correct that the the substitute budget includes tax breaks and tax deductions for those who buy the prisons. There would be no sales tax on the purchase and there are other exclusions for income and commercial taxes. The administration is demanding that local property taxes absolutely be paid, which could yiel...
1
the substitute budget now adds in tax breaks and tax deductions for those who buy these prisons.
lundy is correct that the the substitute budget includes tax breaks and tax deductions for those who buy the prisons. there would be no sales tax on the purchase and there are other exclusions for income and commercial taxes. the administration is demanding that local property taxes absolutely be paid, which could yiel...
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1
Olive Garden employees are allowed to wear Black Lives Matter masks "but NOT the American flag.
August 28, 2020
race and ethnicity;patriotism;facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
"I saw this post on someone’s FB page, is it ?" the person asked . "That is not ," Olive Garden replied on Sept. 10. "Team members may wear either if they choose to do so. "  We rate this .
0
olive garden employees are allowed to wear black lives matter masks "but not the american flag.
"i saw this post on someones fb page, is it ?" the person asked . "that is not ," olive garden replied on sept. 10. "team members may wear either if they choose to do so. "  we rate this .
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The states that actually have lots of teachers in teacher unions tend to be the states that have done the best in terms of academic success in this country.
August 29, 2010
education;this week - abc news
randi weingarten
Randi Weingarten is president of the American Federation of Teachers.
national
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ABC's "This Week"
We agree. Weingarten's that states that have lots of teachers in teacher unions tend to be the states that have done the best in terms of academic success is perhaps technically correct -- at least by some measures. But the empirical scientific research on this subject is -- in the words of Burroughs -- "limited, ambi...
1
the states that actually have lots of teachers in teacher unions tend to be the states that have done the best in terms of academic success in this country.
we agree. weingarten's that states that have lots of teachers in teacher unions tend to be the states that have done the best in terms of academic success is perhaps technically correct at least by some measures. but the empirical scientific research on this subject is in the words of burroughs "limited, ambiguous ...
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1
Masks will kill quite a few people, it's well known that they reduce blood oxygen levels and those with respiratory and cardiac disorders will die.
November 30, 2020
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
Public health experts say it is not that masks reduce blood oxygen levels. The CDC says that people with underlying medical conditions should still wear masks. The post is not factual. We rate it .  RELATED : There’s no that wearing standard masks is harmful to your health
0
masks will kill quite a few people, it's well known that they reduce blood oxygen levels and those with respiratory and cardiac disorders will die.
public health experts say it is not that masks reduce blood oxygen levels. the cdc says that people with underlying medical conditions should still wear masks. the post is not factual. we rate it .  related theres no that wearing standard masks is harmful to your health
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3
Says opponent Mary Burke says she "supports Obamacare unequivocally and wants to expand it.
September 18, 2014
federal budget;health care;medicaid
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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a TV ad
Walker provided no that Burke has expressed unequivocal support for the Affordable Care Act, and we are not aware of any. At the same time, Burke does back the law and she supports expanding it through making more people eligible for Medicaid. Walker’s statement is partially accurate but leaves out important details. ...
1
says opponent mary burke says she "supports obamacare unequivocally and wants to expand it.
walker provided no that burke has expressed unequivocal support for the affordable care act, and we are not aware of any. at the same time, burke does back the law and she supports expanding it through making more people eligible for medicaid. walkers statement is partially accurate but leaves out important details. w...
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2
Thanks to (North Carolina's) governor and the legislature, the average teacher salary can barely support a family.
June 22, 2016
education;families;state budget;workers
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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Raleigh, NC
Clinton said the average North Carolina teacher’s salary "can support a family" and placed the blame squarely on Gov. Pat McCrory and Republican legislators. The average teacher salary of just less than $48,000 is higher than what most households around the state make per year. Yet it’s also right around what’s consid...
0
thanks to north carolina's governor and the legislature, the average teacher salary can barely support a family.
clinton said the average north carolina teachers salary "can support a family" and placed the blame squarely on gov. pat mccrory and republican legislators. the average teacher salary of just less than 48,000 is higher than what most households around the state make per year. yet its also right around whats considered...
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1
Wisconsin is the only state that allows parents or guardians to purchase alcohol for their children – regardless of whether that child is seven or 20 years old – at bars and restaurants.
November 12, 2012
alcohol;public health
health first wisconsin
In 2011, SmokeFree Wisconsin became Health First Wisconsin. The non-profit organization works to promote nutrition and physical activity, curb tobacco use and prevent alcohol abuse in Wisconsin. The organization continues to work on tobacco prevention and control efforts under the SmokeFree Wisconsin coalition.
wisconsin
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a news release
But it doesn’t stand alone. Our rating A health advocacy group pushing to tighten up drinking laws said Wisconsin is "the only state that allows parents or guardians to purchase alcohol for their children – regardless of whether that child is seven or 20 years old – at bars and restaurants." We found less than a handfu...
0
wisconsin is the only state that allows parents or guardians to purchase alcohol for their children regardless of whether that child is seven or 20 years old at bars and restaurants.
but it doesnt stand alone. our rating a health advocacy group pushing to tighten up drinking laws said wisconsin is "the only state that allows parents or guardians to purchase alcohol for their children regardless of whether that child is seven or 20 years old at bars and restaurants." we found less than a handful o...
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0
Statistics show "you are about nine times more likely to be assaulted by a taxi driver" in Austin than a driver for a ride-hailing service.
April 10, 2016
crime;transportation
ellen troxclair
Ellen Troxclair, elected in 2014 to represent a Southwest Austin district on the Austin City Council, says she otherwise volunteers in the community and manages a real estate management business.
texas
0
0
0
0
1
1
a voter forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Austin Area
Troxclair said statistics show "you are about nine times more likely to be assaulted by a taxi driver" in Austin than a driver for a ride-hailing service. This shakes out to dividing oranges into apples and getting grapefruits--a notion. Vital data, at the least about the number and length of trips by taxi cabs or ri...
0
statistics show "you are about nine times more likely to be assaulted by a taxi driver" in austin than a driver for a ridehailing service.
troxclair said statistics show "you are about nine times more likely to be assaulted by a taxi driver" in austin than a driver for a ridehailing service. this shakes out to dividing oranges into apples and getting grapefruitsa notion. vital data, at the least about the number and length of trips by taxi cabs or rideh...
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2
This type of mass violence does not happen in other advanced countries. It doesn't happen in other places with this kind of frequency.
June 18, 2015
corrections and updates;criminal justice;crime;guns
barack obama
Barack Obama is the former president of the United States. Obama also served as a U.S. senator from Illinois. He was born in 1961 in Hawaii, where his parents met as students at the University of Hawaii. Obama's father is from Kenya and his mother is from Kansas. He graduated from Columbia University and received his l...
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remarks at the White House
Obama said after the church shootings in Charleston that "this type of mass violence does not happen in other advanced countries. It doesn’t happen in other places with this kind of frequency." The data shows that it clearly happens in other countries, and in at least three of them, there’s that the rate of killings i...
0
this type of mass violence does not happen in other advanced countries. it doesn't happen in other places with this kind of frequency.
obama said after the church shootings in charleston that "this type of mass violence does not happen in other advanced countries. it doesnt happen in other places with this kind of frequency." the data shows that it clearly happens in other countries, and in at least three of them, theres that the rate of killings in ...
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21,900
1
The public health order Title 42 is "the last tool Border Patrol has to stop the overwhelming flood of illegal immigrants pouring into our country.
August 8, 2022
immigration;border security;elections;homeland security
adam laxalt
Adam Laxalt is the 2022 Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Nevada. He served as Nevada's attorney general from 2014 to 2018 and ran for governor in 2018. He is the grandson of Paul Laxalt, a prominent Nevada governor and senator.
nevada
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a statement
That is . Title 42 is not an immigration enforcement tool, despite it in effect limiting entries into the United States during the pandemic. Immigration law had been codified and enforced by Border Patrol agents for decades before the public health policy was invoked in March 2020.  Expedited removals, physical barrie...
0
the public health order title 42 is "the last tool border patrol has to stop the overwhelming flood of illegal immigrants pouring into our country.
that is . title 42 is not an immigration enforcement tool, despite it in effect limiting entries into the united states during the pandemic. immigration law had been codified and enforced by border patrol agents for decades before the public health policy was invoked in march 2020.  expedited removals, physical barrie...
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The coronavirus can't be so dangerous because there are no biohazard bins for COVID-19 masks and gloves.
July 11, 2020
public health;public safety;facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
facebook posts
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a Facebook post
The coronavirus spreads almost exclusively through respiratory droplets carried through the air. It does not live or spread on surfaces, so masks and gloves used by the general public to protect against COVID-19 infection aren’t considered medical waste that requires special handling.  Health experts say it’s safe to ...
0
the coronavirus can't be so dangerous because there are no biohazard bins for covid19 masks and gloves.
the coronavirus spreads almost exclusively through respiratory droplets carried through the air. it does not live or spread on surfaces, so masks and gloves used by the general public to protect against covid19 infection arent considered medical waste that requires special handling.  health experts say its safe to thr...
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Bill Nelson voted to confirm Sonia Sotomayor, "who signed a Supreme Court opinion saying Americans do not have an individual right to own firearms.
September 4, 2012
supreme court;guns
national rifle association
An advocacy group that fights restrictions on the right to bear arms.
florida
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6
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an anti-Nelson mailer
The NRA is correct in saying Nelson voted to confirm Sonia Sotomayor as an associate justice of the Supreme Court. And many experts see the group’s assertion that she signed an opinion "saying Americans do not have an individual right to own firearms" as fair. We heard lots of agreement from experts about this characte...
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bill nelson voted to confirm sonia sotomayor, "who signed a supreme court opinion saying americans do not have an individual right to own firearms.
the nra is correct in saying nelson voted to confirm sonia sotomayor as an associate justice of the supreme court. and many experts see the groups assertion that she signed an opinion "saying americans do not have an individual right to own firearms" as fair. we heard lots of agreement from experts about this character...
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Says police are warning shoppers to use wipes to clean their carts over deadly risk of fentanyl residue.
May 15, 2019
drugs;public health;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
A viral Facebook post says police are warning shoppers to use wipes to clean their cart handles to mitigate the risk of overdosing on fentanyl residue. The risk of overdosing from fentanyl residue via the skin is unlikely, medical experts say. As well, the rumor went viral after being mistakenly shared by a police depa...
0
says police are warning shoppers to use wipes to clean their carts over deadly risk of fentanyl residue.
a viral facebook post says police are warning shoppers to use wipes to clean their cart handles to mitigate the risk of overdosing on fentanyl residue. the risk of overdosing from fentanyl residue via the skin is unlikely, medical experts say. as well, the rumor went viral after being mistakenly shared by a police depa...
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Fifty-one percent -- that is, a majority of American households -- paid no income tax in 2009. Zero. Zip. Nada.
July 7, 2011
taxes
john cornyn
John Cornyn is a U.S. senator from Texas, former Texas attorney general and former justice on the Texas Supreme Court. He earlier served as a Bexar County state district judge.
national
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4
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6
6
1
a Senate floor speech
In other words, scoring points on tax policy depends on how you frame the issue. So where does this leave us? A full understanding of U.S. tax policy requires a lot of additional context that Cornyn didn’t supply. Still, at PolitiFact, words matter, and on the specific point Cornyn was making -- that a majority of Amer...
1
fiftyone percent that is, a majority of american households paid no income tax in 2009. zero. zip. nada.
in other words, scoring points on tax policy depends on how you frame the issue. so where does this leave us? a full understanding of u.s. tax policy requires a lot of additional context that cornyn didnt supply. still, at politifact, words matter, and on the specific point cornyn was making that a majority of america...
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7,190
5
Says "A baby in Coos County is two times as likely to be born to a mother who is someone who used tobacco during her pregnancy as is the average baby born in Oregon or the U.S.
April 4, 2013
county government;public health;taxes
caddy mckeown
Rep. Caddy McKeown is a Democrat from Coos Bay. She represents House District 9.
oregon
1
0
0
0
0
0
a House floor speech
Still, the average is backed up by a hefty Oregon Health Authority document, which reports prenatal tobacco use across the country went from 13.6 percent in 1996 to 10.7 percent in 2005. In Oregon, the percentage of women smoking during pregnancy also dropped during that period, from 17.8 percent to 12.4 percent. The r...
1
says "a baby in coos county is two times as likely to be born to a mother who is someone who used tobacco during her pregnancy as is the average baby born in oregon or the u.s.
still, the average is backed up by a hefty oregon health authority document, which reports prenatal tobacco use across the country went from 13.6 percent in 1996 to 10.7 percent in 2005. in oregon, the percentage of women smoking during pregnancy also dropped during that period, from 17.8 percent to 12.4 percent. the r...
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19,413
5
86% of Americans and 82% of gun owners support requiring all gun buyers to pass a background check.
January 22, 2021
guns
beth wessel-kroeschell
Iowa State Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeshell is a Democrat who represents Ames.
iowa
1
0
0
0
0
0
public comments
Wessell-Kroeschell wrote, "86% of Americans and 82% of gun owners support requiring all gun buyers to pass a background check ." The 2019 study she cited in her article compares with both national and Iowa poll results. National polls generally align with her statistic, with an EveryTown for Gun Safety Action Fund-Surv...
1
86 of americans and 82 of gun owners support requiring all gun buyers to pass a background check.
wessellkroeschell wrote, "86 of americans and 82 of gun owners support requiring all gun buyers to pass a background check ." the 2019 study she cited in her article compares with both national and iowa poll results. national polls generally align with her statistic, with an everytown for gun safety action fundsurveyus...
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2,471
1
Says Kurt Schrader "cast the deciding vote that failed to extend tax cuts for Oregon's middle-class families and small businesses.
October 8, 2010
taxes
scott bruun
Scott Bruun is an Oregon state representative running for the 5th Congressional District seat. See his profile in The Oregonian's Your Government page.
oregon
0
0
0
2
1
0
an e-mail
But that’s not right. Congress is expected to pick the issue up once it reconvenes. There’s been no decision for or against the extension, but, generally, most everybody seems to agree that some piece of the tax cuts will be extended. Bruun is clearly trying to equate a vote for adjournment with a vote not to extend ta...
0
says kurt schrader "cast the deciding vote that failed to extend tax cuts for oregon's middleclass families and small businesses.
but thats not right. congress is expected to pick the issue up once it reconvenes. theres been no decision for or against the extension, but, generally, most everybody seems to agree that some piece of the tax cuts will be extended. bruun is clearly trying to equate a vote for adjournment with a vote not to extend tax ...
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5,641
3
Says he "restored prayer and the pledge in our schools.
May 9, 2012
education;religion
jeff wentworth
Jeff Wentworth, a state senator from San Antonio, lost his bid for the 2012 Republican nomination for the seat.
texas
1
0
1
0
0
2
a TV ad
Wentworth authored a measure mandating a daily chance for students to pray, though school-led or organized prayers like the ones of his youth remain unconstitutional. Also, Texas lawmakers affirmed the right of students to pray or meditate on their own nearly a decade earlier. Aside from requiring students to be quiet ...
1
says he "restored prayer and the pledge in our schools.
wentworth authored a measure mandating a daily chance for students to pray, though schoolled or organized prayers like the ones of his youth remain unconstitutional. also, texas lawmakers affirmed the right of students to pray or meditate on their own nearly a decade earlier. aside from requiring students to be quiet f...
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10,626
4
A "majority in every state favors path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
August 6, 2015
immigration
democratic party of wisconsin
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin focuses on advancing state Democratic candidates and related issues.
wisconsin
3
3
2
10
7
7
a tweet
Our rating A "majority in every state favors path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants," the Wisconsin Democratic Party tweeted. There’s recent backing from a respected and independent opinion research outfit for the state-by-state . We found one instance of a contradictory result in a somewhat similarly worded q...
1
a "majority in every state favors path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
our rating a "majority in every state favors path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants," the wisconsin democratic party tweeted. theres recent backing from a respected and independent opinion research outfit for the statebystate . we found one instance of a contradictory result in a somewhat similarly worded ques...
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10,166
1
U.S. police killed more people in just one month than the U.K.'s did in over a century.
April 4, 2015
punditfact;guns
addicting information
Addicting Information is a liberal blog.
null
0
0
0
0
1
0
an infographic on the Addicting Info website
Addicting Information said that "U.S. police killed more people in just one month than the U.K.’s did in over a century." This comparison was based on an incomplete Wikipedia list. While hard figures for the number of police-related deaths in the United Kingdom over more than a century are impossible to come by, our re...
0
u.s. police killed more people in just one month than the u.k.'s did in over a century.
addicting information said that "u.s. police killed more people in just one month than the u.k.s did in over a century." this comparison was based on an incomplete wikipedia list. while hard figures for the number of policerelated deaths in the united kingdom over more than a century are impossible to come by, our rese...
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4,643
3
In Chile "they have 72 percent of the GDP in savings.
November 22, 2011
social security
newt gingrich
Newt Gingrich is a political adviser and author. A former Georgia congressman, Gingrich served as Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. Gingrich sought the GOP nomination for president in 2012.
national
7
11
21
17
15
12
Washington, D.C
Gingrich said that in Chile "they have 72 percent of the GDP in savings." The number is basically right, but Gingrich erred in how he described the statistic. On balance, we rate his statement .
1
in chile "they have 72 percent of the gdp in savings.
gingrich said that in chile "they have 72 percent of the gdp in savings." the number is basically right, but gingrich erred in how he described the statistic. on balance, we rate his statement .
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6,679
5
Three thousand felons voted in Rhode Island in 2008.
November 13, 2012
civil rights;criminal justice;elections;public safety
carolyn medeiros
Carolyn Mederios is executive director of the Alliance for Safe Communities, a nonprofit Rhode Island organization that monitors criminal justice issues and acts as an advocate for victims of crimes.
rhode island
1
0
0
1
0
0
a radio interview
Medeiros said 3,001 felons voted in Rhode Island in 2008. She accurately cited a number compiled by OpenDoors, which helps released inmates register and kept track of how many voted in 2008. We find her statement . Note: In the beginning of her talk-show appearance, Medeiros said there were "17,606 re-enfranchised vote...
1
three thousand felons voted in rhode island in 2008.
medeiros said 3,001 felons voted in rhode island in 2008. she accurately cited a number compiled by opendoors, which helps released inmates register and kept track of how many voted in 2008. we find her statement . note in the beginning of her talkshow appearance, medeiros said there were "17,606 reenfranchised voters ...
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21,116
1
A video shows "massive explosion as Ukraine destroyed 280 Russian tanks to pieces using U.S. Javelin missiles.
March 12, 2022
facebook fact-checks;ukraine;russia
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
null
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a video
After the opening scene of the Facebook video, at the 9-second mark, one person with a Javelin and a man holding binoculars are shown. It’s an image that was first published in an Oct. 17, 2021, story about the Donbass region of Ukraine. The rest of the Facebook video appears to be a mishmash of footage from other sour...
0
a video shows "massive explosion as ukraine destroyed 280 russian tanks to pieces using u.s. javelin missiles.
after the opening scene of the facebook video, at the 9second mark, one person with a javelin and a man holding binoculars are shown. its an image that was first published in an oct. 17, 2021, story about the donbass region of ukraine. the rest of the facebook video appears to be a mishmash of footage from other source...
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12,614
5
We're already bombing seven countries.
October 17, 2016
afghanistan;history;iraq;foreign policy;military;terrorism
jill stein
Dr. Jill Stein, the Green Party presidential nominee in 2012 and 2016, is a Massachusetts activist and physician.
texas
1
0
0
0
1
1
Austin
Stein said: "We’re already bombing seven countries." We identified seven countries lately bombed by the U.S.: Pakistan, Somalia, Yemen, Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq and Libya. We rate the . – The statement is accurate and there’s nothing significant missing. Click here for more on the six PolitiFact ratings and how we se...
1
we're already bombing seven countries.
stein said "were already bombing seven countries." we identified seven countries lately bombed by the u.s. pakistan, somalia, yemen, afghanistan, syria, iraq and libya. we rate the . the statement is accurate and theres nothing significant missing. click here for more on the six politifact ratings and how we select ...
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14,261
0
First NFL team declares bankruptcy over kneeling thugs.
February 2, 2018
fake news;race and ethnicity;sports;punditfact
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
null
8
18
24
53
233
396
a headline
Khan had donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration but has also criticized Trump’s attempt to ban immigrants from predominantly Muslim countries. We emailed the Jaguars’ public relations office and did not get a reply. The protests by NFL players have fueled multiple news stories including that a flight crew took a k...
0
first nfl team declares bankruptcy over kneeling thugs.
khan had donated 1 million to trumps inauguration but has also criticized trumps attempt to ban immigrants from predominantly muslim countries. we emailed the jaguars public relations office and did not get a reply. the protests by nfl players have fueled multiple news stories including that a flight crew took a knee ...
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5,883
4
Says recent studies indicate that nationally, only 8 percent of white voting-age citizens but 25 percent of African-American voting-age citizens lack government-issued photo IDs.
July 10, 2012
civil rights;elections;legal issues
eric holder
Eric H. Holder Jr. was the Attorney General of the United States 2009-2015.
texas
2
1
0
0
0
0
Houston
    Holder’s figures appear to trace to a single national survey taken about six years ago though, far as we can tell, unchallenged since. Other collections of data do not touch on exactly the same points, but most indicate that African Americans are less likely than whites to hold varied kinds of government-issued ID...
1
says recent studies indicate that nationally, only 8 percent of white votingage citizens but 25 percent of africanamerican votingage citizens lack governmentissued photo ids.
holders figures appear to trace to a single national survey taken about six years ago though, far as we can tell, unchallenged since. other collections of data do not touch on exactly the same points, but most indicate that african americans are less likely than whites to hold varied kinds of governmentissued ids, wit...
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4
Clarence Thomas is about to become the only member of the current Supreme Court who was nominated by a president of one party and confirmed by a Senate controlled by the other party.
January 30, 2022
congress;supreme court
chuck todd
Chuck Todd is a political analyst and reporter for NBC and MSNBC.
null
5
2
1
0
1
0
remarks on NBC's "Meet the Press"
Todd said, "Clarence Thomas is about to become the only member of the current Supreme Court who was nominated by a president of one party and confirmed by a Senate controlled by the other party." Thomas is the only current member of the Supreme Court to be nominated by a president of one party and confirmed by a Senate...
1
clarence thomas is about to become the only member of the current supreme court who was nominated by a president of one party and confirmed by a senate controlled by the other party.
todd said, "clarence thomas is about to become the only member of the current supreme court who was nominated by a president of one party and confirmed by a senate controlled by the other party." thomas is the only current member of the supreme court to be nominated by a president of one party and confirmed by a senate...
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3
Since the president became the president, we have lost 3.3 million jobs in the private sector. But you know who's done OK and who's not complaining today? The public sector. We've gained 590,000 public sector jobs.
July 6, 2010
economy;federal budget
steve latourette
Steve LaTourette, a Republican, is a former member of the House of Representatives from Ohio's 14th Congressional District. He served from 1995 to 2013.
ohio
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1
3
0
0
0
a speech
The distinction for the census is crucial here because it was LaTourette who said that "as a result" of stimulating the economy, the public sector gained 590,000 jobs. The government gained the jobs, but the stimulus had little to do with it. The hiring was planned before Obama became president, as were the rapid-fire ...
1
since the president became the president, we have lost 3.3 million jobs in the private sector. but you know who's done ok and who's not complaining today? the public sector. we've gained 590,000 public sector jobs.
the distinction for the census is crucial here because it was latourette who said that "as a result" of stimulating the economy, the public sector gained 590,000 jobs. the government gained the jobs, but the stimulus had little to do with it. the hiring was planned before obama became president, as were the rapidfire c...
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775
5
Medicare spends "$15-billion a year on subsidies to insurance companies.
October 15, 2008
health care
barack obama
Barack Obama is the former president of the United States. Obama also served as a U.S. senator from Illinois. He was born in 1961 in Hawaii, where his parents met as students at the University of Hawaii. Obama's father is from Kenya and his mother is from Kansas. He graduated from Columbia University and received his l...
national
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71
71
9
Hempstead, N.Y
The programs tend to have a lower co-payment for prescription drugs and premiums for medical services. "Does some of that stick to their (insurance company) fingers, of course," Antos said. It's Obama's interpretation when he calls the added payments for MA programs insurance company "subsidies" or "giveaways." But Oba...
1
medicare spends "15billion a year on subsidies to insurance companies.
the programs tend to have a lower copayment for prescription drugs and premiums for medical services. "does some of that stick to their insurance company fingers, of course," antos said. it's obama's interpretation when he calls the added payments for ma programs insurance company "subsidies" or "giveaways." but obama ...
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3
My husband has not withheld a single document.
November 4, 2007
legal issues
hillary clinton
Hillary Clinton was the 2016 Democratic nominee for president. She served as U.S. Secretary of State during the first four years of the Obama administration. She is formerly a U.S. senator from New York, first elected in 2000. She was a candidate for president in 2008. She previously served as first lady when her husba...
national
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31
9
Clinton, Iowa
To withhold a document, Bill Clinton would have to assert that a document falls under one of those protected categories. However, the former president can take as long as he wishes to review the records, and there's nothing to stop him or his designee from being especially slow about reviewing documents he'd rather not...
1
my husband has not withheld a single document.
to withhold a document, bill clinton would have to assert that a document falls under one of those protected categories. however, the former president can take as long as he wishes to review the records, and there's nothing to stop him or his designee from being especially slow about reviewing documents he'd rather not...
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1,707
2
Mexican government officials "hand out brochures showing individuals how they can avoid our Border Patrol, how they can get into our country.
May 20, 2010
immigration
lamar smith
Lamar Smith is a Republican congressman from a San Antonio-based district in Texas. He became chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in January 2011.
texas
4
3
2
2
5
0
an interview with the Fox News Network
We found no to support that statement. Also, the congressman's description of the "Guia del Migrante Mexicano" -- that it tells how to avoid the Border Patrol -- was . While two illustrations appear to show migrants in flight from law officers, the text does not contain information on how to avoid law enforcement whil...
0
mexican government officials "hand out brochures showing individuals how they can avoid our border patrol, how they can get into our country.
we found no to support that statement. also, the congressman's description of the "guia del migrante mexicano" that it tells how to avoid the border patrol was . while two illustrations appear to show migrants in flight from law officers, the text does not contain information on how to avoid law enforcement while cr...
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13,205
2
Florida Sheriff: Blacks should learn to act like white people in order to stay alive.
April 26, 2015
crime;race and ethnicity
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
florida
8
18
24
53
233
396
posts on social media
A headline that appeared on many websites quoted a Florida sheriff as saying "blacks should learn to act like white people in order to stay alive." The articles include video clips of Escambia Sheriff David Morgan giving a Rotary Club address about black-on-white crime and the local outrage over the shooting of a black...
0
florida sheriff blacks should learn to act like white people in order to stay alive.
a headline that appeared on many websites quoted a florida sheriff as saying "blacks should learn to act like white people in order to stay alive." the articles include video clips of escambia sheriff david morgan giving a rotary club address about blackonwhite crime and the local outrage over the shooting of a black m...
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11,319
4
Malawi has just 300 doctors for 16 million people.
February 2, 2016
global news service;public health
actionaid uk
ActionAid UK advocates to reduce poverty and injustice worldwide.
null
0
1
1
0
0
0
a tweet
ActionAid UK said that Malawi has 300 doctors to treat 16 million people. A current estimate puts that figure closer to 600. And as experts note, the statistic overlooks the clinical officers and medical assistant who play at least as important a role as physicians, especially in Malawi’s rural areas. That said, relati...
1
malawi has just 300 doctors for 16 million people.
actionaid uk said that malawi has 300 doctors to treat 16 million people. a current estimate puts that figure closer to 600. and as experts note, the statistic overlooks the clinical officers and medical assistant who play at least as important a role as physicians, especially in malawis rural areas. that said, relativ...
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12,375
3
Says "Marco Rubio wanted to cut Social Security and Medicare because he said they're bankrupting our country.
September 14, 2016
medicare;social security
senate majority pac
Senate Majority PAC is a super PAC that works to elect Democrats to the U.S. Senate.
florida
0
3
8
5
4
0
a TV ad
TV ads say that Marco Rubio "wanted to cut Social Security and Medicare because he said they’re bankrupting our country." Rubio has repeatedly said since 2010 that those programs will bankrupt the United States. His plan to raise the retirement age would amount to a cut for those recipients. He supported the Ryan budge...
1
says "marco rubio wanted to cut social security and medicare because he said they're bankrupting our country.
tv ads say that marco rubio "wanted to cut social security and medicare because he said theyre bankrupting our country." rubio has repeatedly said since 2010 that those programs will bankrupt the united states. his plan to raise the retirement age would amount to a cut for those recipients. he supported the ryan budget...
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7,734
4
We are about halfway" to the president's goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions and "about half of that is because of the substitution of natural gas for coal in the power sector.
August 26, 2013
environment;energy
ernest moniz
Ernest Moniz served in as the associate director for Science in the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Executive Office of President Bill Clinton from 1995 to 1997 and in the U.S. Department of Energy, serving as Under Secretary of Energy, from 1997 to 2001. He joined the faculty of Massachusetts Institute ...
national
0
1
0
0
0
0
a question and answer session at Columbia University
Moniz said the country is "about halfway" toward the president’s goal of a 17 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 compared to 2005 levels. In terms of carbon dioxide, Moniz is correct, but when looking at all greenhouse gases, data from the EPA suggests the country has a little more progress to make. ...
1
we are about halfway" to the president's goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions and "about half of that is because of the substitution of natural gas for coal in the power sector.
moniz said the country is "about halfway" toward the presidents goal of a 17 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 compared to 2005 levels. in terms of carbon dioxide, moniz is correct, but when looking at all greenhouse gases, data from the epa suggests the country has a little more progress to make. w...
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21,761
1
The Atlantic published a story titled "Quiet Courage of Biden's Negative Growth Economy
July 30, 2022
economy;facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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4
13
35
53
711
331
a Facebook post
A Facebook post shared a fabricated screenshot meant to look like a real article from The Atlantic praising President Biden following news that the United States economy had shrunk. A spokesperson for The Atlantic confirmed the image is a and said the publication does not employ anyone using the name featured in the s...
0
the atlantic published a story titled "quiet courage of biden's negative growth economy
a facebook post shared a fabricated screenshot meant to look like a real article from the atlantic praising president biden following news that the united states economy had shrunk. a spokesperson for the atlantic confirmed the image is a and said the publication does not employ anyone using the name featured in the s...
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0
The White House Visitor Center is displaying a photo of a fake President Joe Biden.
March 6, 2023
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
null
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
But it is the same guy, just 11 years apart. Another image in the post shows a photo of Biden below a portrait of former Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy. It appears to come from the White House Visitor Center’s display of presidential portraits, though the White House Historical Association didn’t r...
0
the white house visitor center is displaying a photo of a fake president joe biden.
but it is the same guy, just 11 years apart. another image in the post shows a photo of biden below a portrait of former presidents dwight d. eisenhower and john f. kennedy. it appears to come from the white house visitor centers display of presidential portraits, though the white house historical association didnt res...
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7,484
5
We have one of the most expensive General Assemblies, per capita, in the entire country.
June 7, 2013
state budget;states;taxes
john loughlin
John Loughlin is state representative from Tiverton who ran an unsuccessful 2010 campaign for Congress in Rhode Island's 1st District. He owns a television, radio and film production company and served 26 years in the military, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve in 2006. He is married with two daughte...
rhode island
1
0
0
1
2
1
an appearance on WPRO
John Loughlin said Rhode Island has "one of the most expensive General Assemblies, per capita, in the entire country." The National Conference of State Legislatures has consistently ranked Rhode Island as second or third in the United States. The amount paid to run the legislature -- more than $27 million in the 2011 f...
1
we have one of the most expensive general assemblies, per capita, in the entire country.
john loughlin said rhode island has "one of the most expensive general assemblies, per capita, in the entire country." the national conference of state legislatures has consistently ranked rhode island as second or third in the united states. the amount paid to run the legislature more than 27 million in the 2011 fisc...
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Says the United Nations plans to "implant everyone with a biometric ID.
February 20, 2020
fake news;privacy issues;facebook fact-checks
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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Since then, biometric technology has been developed to help identify refugee populations (though there have been some concerns about the practice). But the that the UN is planning to implant the world’s population with a microchip ID is far off. We found no mention of implanted microchips in the UN’s goals. Even if UN...
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says the united nations plans to "implant everyone with a biometric id.
since then, biometric technology has been developed to help identify refugee populations though there have been some concerns about the practice. but the that the un is planning to implant the worlds population with a microchip id is far off. we found no mention of implanted microchips in the uns goals. even if unback...
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Overdosing is now the number one accidental killer in our Commonwealth.
August 11, 2016
drugs
josh shapiro
Current Montgomery County Commissioner running for Attorney General of Pennsylvania.
pennsylvania
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Attorney General candidate Josh Shapiro wrote in his campaign platform for fighting the opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania that "Overdosing is now the number one accidental killer in our Commonwealth." Data from The Department of Health, the Center for Disease Control and the several other independent reports shows that o...
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overdosing is now the number one accidental killer in our commonwealth.
attorney general candidate josh shapiro wrote in his campaign platform for fighting the opioid epidemic in pennsylvania that "overdosing is now the number one accidental killer in our commonwealth." data from the department of health, the center for disease control and the several other independent reports shows that o...
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In 2016, there were 5,570 people in Wisconsin "who committed crimes on probation and they were not revoked.
October 12, 2017
criminal justice;crime
leah vukmir
Republican Leah Vukmir was elected to the Wisconsin state Senate in 2010, representing a suburban Milwaukee district. She served in the state Assembly from 2002 to 2008. She lost a bid for the U.S. Senate in 2018.
wisconsin
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Her is partially on target, but goes too far. The 5,570 figure is a state Department of Corrections estimate, not an actual count. And, importantly, it is for the number of people charged with a crime, not convicted. We rate her statement . div class='artembed'>
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in 2016, there were 5,570 people in wisconsin "who committed crimes on probation and they were not revoked.
her is partially on target, but goes too far. the 5,570 figure is a state department of corrections estimate, not an actual count. and, importantly, it is for the number of people charged with a crime, not convicted. we rate her statement . div class'artembed'
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Gas prices highest in a decade. Worst jobs report in 2 decades. Highest inflation in 3 decades. Highest increase in illegal immigration in 4 decades.
May 17, 2021
immigration;corrections and updates;economy;gas prices;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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The post said, "Gas prices highest in a decade. Worst jobs report in 2 decades. Highest inflation in 3 decades. Highest increase in illegal immigration in 4 decades." Prices for gasoline and for consumer products more generally are indeed spiking as a result of the post-pandemic economic recovery, but not at the histor...
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gas prices highest in a decade. worst jobs report in 2 decades. highest inflation in 3 decades. highest increase in illegal immigration in 4 decades.
the post said, "gas prices highest in a decade. worst jobs report in 2 decades. highest inflation in 3 decades. highest increase in illegal immigration in 4 decades." prices for gasoline and for consumer products more generally are indeed spiking as a result of the postpandemic economic recovery, but not at the histori...
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