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Says "the jurisdictions with the strictest gun control laws, almost without exception … have the highest crime rates and the highest murder rates.
January 7, 2013
guns
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 PBS
Cruz said that "almost without exception," locales with the tightest gun laws have the highest crime and murder rates. This point might hold for some places. However, we found multiple exceptions -- among cities, states and nations -- making this .
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says "the jurisdictions with the strictest gun control laws, almost without exception have the highest crime rates and the highest murder rates.
cruz said that "almost without exception," locales with the tightest gun laws have the highest crime and murder rates. this point might hold for some places. however, we found multiple exceptions among cities, states and nations making this .
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The amount of the revenue required by the state (for the construction of high-speed rail) is around 10 percent.
November 8, 2010
stimulus;transportation
bill nelson
Bill Nelson was first elected to the U.S. Senate from Florida in 2000. He lost re-election to Gov. Rick Scott in 2018. Nelson previously served in the Florida Legislature, Congress and as state Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner.  
florida
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an Orlando rail conference
The federal government to date has pledged $2.05 billion to the line compared to $280 million from the state. That puts the state on the hook for about 12 percent of the costs so far. But there is still a $325 million or so hole that needs to be filled. Depending on how the state, the federal government and possibly th...
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the amount of the revenue required by the state for the construction of highspeed rail is around 10 percent.
the federal government to date has pledged 2.05 billion to the line compared to 280 million from the state. that puts the state on the hook for about 12 percent of the costs so far. but there is still a 325 million or so hole that needs to be filled. depending on how the state, the federal government and possibly the p...
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2
The brutal fact is, when it comes to education, America is slipping" behind other nations.
January 9, 2013
education
bob mcdonnell
Bob McDonnell is the Republican governor of Virginia until January 2014. McDonnell was elected over Democratic state Sen. Creigh Deeds. McDonnell previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1992 to 2006 and as state Attorney General from 2006 to 2009. McDonnell graduated from the University of Nortre Da...
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a speech
McDonnell said that "when it comes to educating our young people, America is slipping" in worldwide rankings. The international test results he referred to have been administered every three years since 2000. There’s a tiny element of to McDonnell’s : America’s math standing dipped last decade when compared with other...
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the brutal fact is, when it comes to education, america is slipping" behind other nations.
mcdonnell said that "when it comes to educating our young people, america is slipping" in worldwide rankings. the international test results he referred to have been administered every three years since 2000. theres a tiny element of to mcdonnells americas math standing dipped last decade when compared with other nat...
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4
Says Erv Nelson voted "yes on the pro-amnesty SJR 21, a bill urging Congress to provide citizenship for those residing illegally in our country.
March 24, 2016
immigration
victoria seaman
Victoria Seaman is a Republican Assemblywoman in Nevada. She's running for a state Senate seat in 2016.
nevada
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0
0
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campaign literature distributed at a candidate forum
Seaman says Nelson voted "yes on the pro-amnesty SJR 21, a bill urging Congress to provide citizenship for those residing illegally in our country." To be clear, the "bill" was actually a resolution that holds no teeth. It calls for a pathway to citizenship for people not legally in the country. But it's too vague to b...
1
says erv nelson voted "yes on the proamnesty sjr 21, a bill urging congress to provide citizenship for those residing illegally in our country.
seaman says nelson voted "yes on the proamnesty sjr 21, a bill urging congress to provide citizenship for those residing illegally in our country." to be clear, the "bill" was actually a resolution that holds no teeth. it calls for a pathway to citizenship for people not legally in the country. but it's too vague to bl...
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1
Says Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, were both born Aug. 23.
January 27, 2020
fake news;sports;facebook fact-checks
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She was born May 1, 2006. "Happy 13th birthday my Gigi! I love you beyond measure baby #teen #daddysgirl #tauro #mambacita ," Bryant posted on Instagram , May 1, 2019. Both father and daughter died the same day, but they were not both born on Aug. 23. We rate the post .
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says kobe bryant and his daughter, gianna, were both born aug. 23.
she was born may 1, 2006. "happy 13th birthday my gigi! i love you beyond measure baby teen daddysgirl tauro mambacita ," bryant posted on instagram , may 1, 2019. both father and daughter died the same day, but they were not both born on aug. 23. we rate the post .
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The FEMA health care workers replacing the noncompliant nurses and doctors are NOT required to get vaccinated via the CDC.
October 18, 2021
public health;facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
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Jaclyn Rothenberg, director of public affairs at FEMA, confirmed that the agency’s employees are not replacing recently dismissed unvaccinated doctors and nurses in the first place, and called claims stating otherwise "unequivocally ."   "We work closely with each state to identify resource requirements to fight COVID...
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the fema health care workers replacing the noncompliant nurses and doctors are not required to get vaccinated via the cdc.
jaclyn rothenberg, director of public affairs at fema, confirmed that the agencys employees are not replacing recently dismissed unvaccinated doctors and nurses in the first place, and called claims stating otherwise "unequivocally ."   "we work closely with each state to identify resource requirements to fight covid1...
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3
We're 48th in K-12 funding and 50th in higher education.
September 11, 2013
education
nan rich
Nan Rich won a seat on the Broward County Commission in 2016. She served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000-2004 and then was elected to the Florida Senate. She served as leader of the Senate Democratic Caucus 2010-2012 and then was term limited. Rich lost a Democratic primary for governor in 2014.
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a "Tampa Tribune" blog
Rich said, "We’re 48th in K-12 funding and 50th in higher education." There are lots of different valid ways to measure education funding. One way is to compare how much money a state provides for education per pupil, and by that measure Florida ranked 48th according to the Census. That’s a valid way to look at the num...
1
we're 48th in k12 funding and 50th in higher education.
rich said, "were 48th in k12 funding and 50th in higher education." there are lots of different valid ways to measure education funding. one way is to compare how much money a state provides for education per pupil, and by that measure florida ranked 48th according to the census. thats a valid way to look at the number...
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1
The form students fill out to get college financial aid is "longer than the form to get U.S. citizenship.
October 11, 2007
education
bill richardson
Bill Richardson is the former governor of New Mexico, having served two terms in that position from 2003-2011. Richardson is also a former congressman, U.S. secretary of energy, and ambassador to the United Nations. He unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for president in 2008, and was President Barack Obama...
national
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Manchester, N.H
Nope. By our count, Form N-400 from the Department of Homeland Security has 110 questions (first and last name count as one, not two). And though it doesn't include worksheets like FAFSA, it has its share of complicated questions. It's no easy task to document every trip of 24 hours or more outside the United States in...
0
the form students fill out to get college financial aid is "longer than the form to get u.s. citizenship.
nope. by our count, form n400 from the department of homeland security has 110 questions first and last name count as one, not two. and though it doesn't include worksheets like fafsa, it has its share of complicated questions. it's no easy task to document every trip of 24 hours or more outside the united states in th...
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0
Says former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said that "if the workers are more insecure, that's very healthy for the society" because "they'll serve the masters gladly and passively.
July 18, 2014
economy;labor;workers
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a meme on social media
The meme says Greenspan said that "if the workers are more insecure, that's very healthy for the society" because "they'll serve the masters gladly and passively." Those words actually come from a sarcastic critique of Greenspan’s words by Noam Chomsky, not from Greenspan himself. We rate the .
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says former federal reserve chairman alan greenspan said that "if the workers are more insecure, that's very healthy for the society" because "they'll serve the masters gladly and passively.
the meme says greenspan said that "if the workers are more insecure, that's very healthy for the society" because "they'll serve the masters gladly and passively." those words actually come from a sarcastic critique of greenspans words by noam chomsky, not from greenspan himself. we rate the .
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2
Says that when Democrats controlled Congress and the White House, federal spending as a share of the Gross Domestic Product leapt from 18.2 percent in 2001 to 25.2 percent in 2009 -- the largest such increase in any eight-year period since World War II.
August 21, 2012
debt;economy;federal budget;voting record
john cornyn
John Cornyn is a U.S. senator from Texas, former Texas attorney general and former justice on the Texas Supreme Court. He earlier served as a Bexar County state district judge.
texas
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a Facebook post
Cornyn said that when Democrats controlled Congress and the White House, federal spending as a share of the GDP leapt from 18.2 percent in 2001 to 25.2 percent in 2009 -- the largest such increase in any eight-year period since World War II. Those percentages and the to a post-war record are correct. However, Democrat...
0
says that when democrats controlled congress and the white house, federal spending as a share of the gross domestic product leapt from 18.2 percent in 2001 to 25.2 percent in 2009 the largest such increase in any eightyear period since world war ii.
cornyn said that when democrats controlled congress and the white house, federal spending as a share of the gdp leapt from 18.2 percent in 2001 to 25.2 percent in 2009 the largest such increase in any eightyear period since world war ii. those percentages and the to a postwar record are correct. however, democrats we...
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2
Says Tri-Rail shows the potential problems with investing in high-speed rail.
February 27, 2011
state budget;stimulus;transportation
rick scott
Rick Scott, a wealthy Florida businessman, was first elected Florida's 45th governor on Nov. 2, 2010 and re-elected Nov. 4, 2014. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018 and is running for re-election in 2024.
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an interview with CNN
If Scott were on a crusade to end public subsidies for all forms of transportation, that would be one thing. Transportation systems -- including roads, buses, ports and trains -- more than not require government help. But Scott is trying to isolate the problem to trains when citing Tri-Rail's revenue problems as a reas...
0
says trirail shows the potential problems with investing in highspeed rail.
if scott were on a crusade to end public subsidies for all forms of transportation, that would be one thing. transportation systems including roads, buses, ports and trains more than not require government help. but scott is trying to isolate the problem to trains when citing trirail's revenue problems as a reason fo...
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1
Photo shows "Biden's inaugural stage being built on the White House North Lawn.
November 23, 2020
elections;facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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The National Park Service has also issued a permit for the construction of the inaugural facilities in Lafayette Square, which includes the stand where the new president watches the parade and a media riser, the Washington Post reported.  But the image that’s being shared on Facebook doesn’t show Biden’s inaugural sta...
0
photo shows "biden's inaugural stage being built on the white house north lawn.
the national park service has also issued a permit for the construction of the inaugural facilities in lafayette square, which includes the stand where the new president watches the parade and a media riser, the washington post reported.  but the image thats being shared on facebook doesnt show bidens inaugural stage ...
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3
Since the Fed was created in 1913, "the U.S. Dollar has lost 98% of its purchasing power.
November 15, 2010
economy;financial regulation;income
virginia tea party patriots
Virginia Tea Party Patriots is a statewide tea party federation of local Tea Party groups.
virginia
0
0
2
0
0
0
a letter to Congress
Using the Consumer Price index, as many economists recommend, we find the dollar fell by 95 percent since 1913. So the Tea Party, despite its disputed methods, wound up with a figure that’s in the ballpark. But in bemoaning the drop in value of a dollar, the Tea Party omits a huge mitigating factor: salaries have grown...
1
since the fed was created in 1913, "the u.s. dollar has lost 98 of its purchasing power.
using the consumer price index, as many economists recommend, we find the dollar fell by 95 percent since 1913. so the tea party, despite its disputed methods, wound up with a figure thats in the ballpark. but in bemoaning the drop in value of a dollar, the tea party omits a huge mitigating factor salaries have grown e...
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18,376
1
ANTIFA is now carrying chain saws, and cutting down utility poles, and starting more fires.
September 13, 2020
fires;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
oregon
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a text post
All points to a mix of weather, downed power lines and fires set by people trying to enjoy the outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic. "Many of the fires currently burning in Oregon are still under investigation, so I don’t have confirmation of cause," said Joy Krawczyk, a public affairs manager for the Oregon Depar...
0
antifa is now carrying chain saws, and cutting down utility poles, and starting more fires.
all points to a mix of weather, downed power lines and fires set by people trying to enjoy the outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic. "many of the fires currently burning in oregon are still under investigation, so i dont have confirmation of cause," said joy krawczyk, a public affairs manager for the oregon depart...
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7,281
4
The Internal Revenue code has ballooned to a 5,600-page, 4 million-word complicated mess that is seven times as long as the Bible with none of the good news.
April 15, 2013
taxes
leonard lance
Leonard Lance is a Republican congressman representing New Jersey's 7th district.
new jersey
3
2
2
0
0
0
a press release
Lance said, "The Internal Revenue code has ballooned to a 5,600-page, 4 million-word complicated mess that is seven times as long as the Bible with none of the good news." It’s generally accepted that the code is about 4 million words in length, according to previous published reports and the publisher of the 2013 wint...
1
the internal revenue code has ballooned to a 5,600page, 4 millionword complicated mess that is seven times as long as the bible with none of the good news.
lance said, "the internal revenue code has ballooned to a 5,600page, 4 millionword complicated mess that is seven times as long as the bible with none of the good news." its generally accepted that the code is about 4 million words in length, according to previous published reports and the publisher of the 2013 winter ...
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22,844
1
Report proves that COVID-19 vaccines caused 300,000 excess deaths in 2022.
March 31, 2023
public health;facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
null
3
3
15
51
405
140
an Instagram post
Instagram posts said a report proves that COVID-19 vaccines caused 300,000 excess deaths in 2022. Experts said the report lacks and that its conclusions are based on "loose correlations and assumptions."  A majority of the excess deaths in the U.S. since the pandemic began can be attributed to the virus itself.  We r...
0
report proves that covid19 vaccines caused 300,000 excess deaths in 2022.
instagram posts said a report proves that covid19 vaccines caused 300,000 excess deaths in 2022. experts said the report lacks and that its conclusions are based on "loose correlations and assumptions."  a majority of the excess deaths in the u.s. since the pandemic began can be attributed to the virus itself.  we ra...
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20,178
3
Twitter has suspended the account of Afghanistan's elected President… and have allowed the Taliban to keep their accounts.
August 19, 2021
afghanistan;facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
null
3
3
15
51
405
140
an Instagram post
Twitter has not suspended the accounts of either acting president Amrullah Saleh or his predecessor Ashraf Ghani. The two Twitter accounts @Afghpresident and @AfgGreenTrend are currently suspended. Twitter likely suspended the accounts pending verification of who controls them. Taliban spokespeople have active accounts...
1
twitter has suspended the account of afghanistan's elected president and have allowed the taliban to keep their accounts.
twitter has not suspended the accounts of either acting president amrullah saleh or his predecessor ashraf ghani. the two twitter accounts and are currently suspended. twitter likely suspended the accounts pending verification of who controls them. taliban spokespeople have active accounts on twitter, but they have n...
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6,676
3
Says 40 years ago, the U.S. placed Texas under Voting Rights Act for failing to print ballots in Spanish.
September 9, 2012
civil rights;elections
terral smith
Terral Smith, an Austin lawyer, represented Austin in the Texas House in 1981-1991 before serving as legislative director for Gov. George W. Bush.
texas
0
0
1
0
0
0
the Austin American-Statesman
Smith said that "about 40 years ago, the federal government placed Texas under the Voting Rights Act because Texas failed to print ballots in both English and Spanish." The amendment made 37 years ago was intended to -- and did -- bring Texas elections under the Voting Rights Act. English-only ballots were a "trigger" ...
1
says 40 years ago, the u.s. placed texas under voting rights act for failing to print ballots in spanish.
smith said that "about 40 years ago, the federal government placed texas under the voting rights act because texas failed to print ballots in both english and spanish." the amendment made 37 years ago was intended to and did bring texas elections under the voting rights act. englishonly ballots were a "trigger" along...
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18,125
1
Says Bill Gates said, "We need to develop a digital certificate that shows who has received all the vaccinations. Only those with all the required vaccinations may travel, visit churches, participate in sports and music events, get a job, etc.
August 2, 2020
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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4
13
35
53
711
331
a Facebook post
Later, he talked about wanting to "convince people, at least over 80 percent, to take this vaccine." He also addressed conspiracy theories and falsehoods that have spread about him and the coronavirus.  "I hope it doesn’t create vaccine hesitancy," he said. "I hope the conspiracy stuff dies down." We rate this post .
0
says bill gates said, "we need to develop a digital certificate that shows who has received all the vaccinations. only those with all the required vaccinations may travel, visit churches, participate in sports and music events, get a job, etc.
later, he talked about wanting to "convince people, at least over 80 percent, to take this vaccine." he also addressed conspiracy theories and falsehoods that have spread about him and the coronavirus.  "i hope it doesnt create vaccine hesitancy," he said. "i hope the conspiracy stuff dies down." we rate this post .
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9,391
4
57% of the jobs created" in Austin "from 2009 to 2013 do not pay families a living wage.
September 3, 2014
city budget;city government;poverty
steve adler
Attorney Steve Adler won election as mayor of Austin in December 2014, drawing 67 percent of the vote in a December 2014 runoff. He was sworn in Jan. 6, 2015. He sought re-election in 2018.
texas
1
4
2
1
2
1
a campaign web page
Adler said: "57% of the jobs created from 2009 to 2013 do not pay families a living wage." To be precise, that’s the estimated share of net jobs added in the multi-county Austin area (not Austin alone) pegged as having median wages less than the living wage for an adult with one child. Families vary in size, though, as...
1
57 of the jobs created" in austin "from 2009 to 2013 do not pay families a living wage.
adler said "57 of the jobs created from 2009 to 2013 do not pay families a living wage." to be precise, thats the estimated share of net jobs added in the multicounty austin area not austin alone pegged as having median wages less than the living wage for an adult with one child. families vary in size, though, as do re...
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6,626
3
Says Matt Wand has sided with anti-choice activists "to restrict access to reproductive health care services.
October 24, 2012
abortion;message machine 2012;women
democratic party of oregon
The Democratic Party of Oregon says it "promotes the election of Democratic candidates at every level across the state of Oregon with technical, financial and volunteer support."
oregon
0
0
2
1
1
0
a campaign mailer
We realize that for some advocates, this issue isall or nothing; either you’re with us or against us, on both sides. We take a middle road. The statement is partially accurate -- Wand did side with Oregon Right to Life on legislation that would have affected providers -- but it leaves out important details. The legisla...
1
says matt wand has sided with antichoice activists "to restrict access to reproductive health care services.
we realize that for some advocates, this issue isall or nothing either youre with us or against us, on both sides. we take a middle road. the statement is partially accurate wand did side with oregon right to life on legislation that would have affected providers but it leaves out important details. the legislation d...
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5,712
2
We spend in tax loopholes annually $1.1 trillion. That's more than we spend on our defense budget in a year, on Medicare or Medicaid in a year.
May 31, 2012
taxes
jeanne shaheen
Jeanne Shaheen is a Senator from New Hampshire.
new hampshire
2
4
4
3
0
0
an interview with the editorial board of 'The Telegraph.'
"(Loophole) is a very common term used on both sides, but I think, when people look behind what those expenditures were, that's not what comes to mind," added Chuck Marr, director of federal tax policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities . Our ruling: The official definition aside, we think loophole conjures ...
0
we spend in tax loopholes annually 1.1 trillion. that's more than we spend on our defense budget in a year, on medicare or medicaid in a year.
"loophole is a very common term used on both sides, but i think, when people look behind what those expenditures were, that's not what comes to mind," added chuck marr, director of federal tax policy at the center on budget and policy priorities . our ruling the official definition aside, we think loophole conjures ima...
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16,758
1
When it comes to how many of the 35 different federal welfare benefits each state can offer, "the average in the country is about 12 to 14. Why are we giving every one?
October 30, 2019
welfare
david dipietro
New York Assemblymember David DiPietro is a Republican and lives in East Aurora in Erie County. He represents the 147th District. 
new york
0
0
0
0
1
0
an interview
No one disputes New York has a generous safety net. But DiPietro makes it sound like most states don't offer even half of the optional welfare programs or services that New York does. A basic tenet of PolitiFact is that the burden of proof is on the person making the . DiPietro didn't respond to requests for informatio...
0
when it comes to how many of the 35 different federal welfare benefits each state can offer, "the average in the country is about 12 to 14. why are we giving every one?
no one disputes new york has a generous safety net. but dipietro makes it sound like most states don't offer even half of the optional welfare programs or services that new york does. a basic tenet of politifact is that the burden of proof is on the person making the . dipietro didn't respond to requests for informatio...
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21,821
1
Rep. Adam Kinzinger "admits Trump won" the 2020 presidential election.
August 15, 2022
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
illinois
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
"Kinzinger on fight with Trump: ‘Yeah, he won. In the short term at least,’" The Hill’s headline said.  Axios ran something similar : "Kinzinger on Trump battle: ‘He won, in the short term at least.’" But the description of this Facebook video takes Kinzinger’s comments out of important context, and could mislead view...
0
rep. adam kinzinger "admits trump won" the 2020 presidential election.
"kinzinger on fight with trump yeah, he won. in the short term at least," the hills headline said.  axios ran something similar "kinzinger on trump battle he won, in the short term at least." but the description of this facebook video takes kinzingers comments out of important context, and could mislead viewers to be...
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3
The Alamo has been consistently listed as one of the most disappointing landmarks in our nation.
October 16, 2017
history;tourism
george p. bush
George Prescott Bush, formerly a corporate lawyer, won election as Texas land commissioner in 2014. He's renominated to seek a second term in 2018.
texas
0
1
1
1
4
0
the "Alamo Truth" website funded by George P. Bush's political campaign
The campaign-funded website says: "The Alamo has been consistently listed as one of the most disappointing landmarks in our nation." We’re persuaded that plenty of visitors have commented on the Alamo’s surprising small size and how quickly a visit can pass, fueling disappointment. Of late, though, it looks like only t...
1
the alamo has been consistently listed as one of the most disappointing landmarks in our nation.
the campaignfunded website says "the alamo has been consistently listed as one of the most disappointing landmarks in our nation." were persuaded that plenty of visitors have commented on the alamos surprising small size and how quickly a visit can pass, fueling disappointment. of late, though, it looks like only the b...
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7,709
2
Says President Barack Obama could "basically" legalize all immigrants here illegally "by the sign of a pen.
August 13, 2013
immigration
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
21
38
35
41
30
5
a radio interview
Rubio said that absent immigration reform from Congress, Obama "will be tempted to issue an executive order like he did for the DREAM Act kids a year ago, where he basically legalizes 11 million people by the sign of a pen." Could Obama offer deferred action for the entire population of undocumented immigrants? His exe...
0
says president barack obama could "basically" legalize all immigrants here illegally "by the sign of a pen.
rubio said that absent immigration reform from congress, obama "will be tempted to issue an executive order like he did for the dream act kids a year ago, where he basically legalizes 11 million people by the sign of a pen." could obama offer deferred action for the entire population of undocumented immigrants? his exe...
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2
Congresswoman Martha McSally voted to let companies sell your internet data to the highest bidder without your consent. Then she got paid $42,000 by the very corporations she allowed to sell your personal info.
April 3, 2018
voting record;privacy issues
arizona democratic party
Arizona Democratic Party.
arizona
0
0
1
1
0
0
a website
The Arizona Democratic Party launched a website that claimed, "Congresswoman Martha McSally voted to let companies sell your internet data to the highest bidder without your consent. Then she got paid $42,000 by the very corporations she allowed to sell your personal info." McSally’s vote did not allow companies to sel...
0
congresswoman martha mcsally voted to let companies sell your internet data to the highest bidder without your consent. then she got paid 42,000 by the very corporations she allowed to sell your personal info.
the arizona democratic party launched a website that claimed, "congresswoman martha mcsally voted to let companies sell your internet data to the highest bidder without your consent. then she got paid 42,000 by the very corporations she allowed to sell your personal info." mcsallys vote did not allow companies to sell ...
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11,593
2
The city of Charlotte passed a bathroom ordinance mandate on every private-sector employer in Charlotte.
April 17, 2016
lgbtq;states
pat mccrory
Pat McCrory, a Republican, was governor of North Carolina from 2013 to 2017. Previously, he served as mayor of Charlotte.
national
1
0
4
8
2
1
an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press"
McCrory said, "The city of Charlotte passed a bathroom ordinance mandate on every private-sector employer in Charlotte." This is an exaggeration. The ordinance would have applied to place of public accommodation, like hotels and stores and other places selling goods and services to the public. While that is a big categ...
0
the city of charlotte passed a bathroom ordinance mandate on every privatesector employer in charlotte.
mccrory said, "the city of charlotte passed a bathroom ordinance mandate on every privatesector employer in charlotte." this is an exaggeration. the ordinance would have applied to place of public accommodation, like hotels and stores and other places selling goods and services to the public. while that is a big catego...
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14,365
0
The flu shot is "designed to spread cancer.
February 28, 2018
fake news;health care;punditfact
meddaily
Meddaily is a website that posts alternative health news.
null
0
0
0
0
0
1
a headline
"Even with current vaccine effectiveness estimates, vaccination will still prevent influenza illness, including thousands of hospitalizations and deaths. Persons aged ≥6 months who have not yet been vaccinated this season should be vaccinated," the CDC wrote in February. Meddaily stated that the flu shot is "designed t...
0
the flu shot is "designed to spread cancer.
"even with current vaccine effectiveness estimates, vaccination will still prevent influenza illness, including thousands of hospitalizations and deaths. persons aged 6 months who have not yet been vaccinated this season should be vaccinated," the cdc wrote in february. meddaily stated that the flu shot is "designed to...
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0
My opponent in November of 2008 sent a missive to the White House, to President Obama-elect, and said, 'Here's how you need to sell cap-and-trade to the American people.'
May 19, 2010
cap and trade;climate change
rick perry
Rick Perry is the U.S. Energy Secretary and was governor of Texas from late December 2000 through 2014. He was re-elected in 2002, 2006 and 2010. He unsucessfully ran for president in 2012 and 2016.
texas
26
24
43
30
31
18
a speech
Our conclusion: White's e-mail is not close to the "how-to" guide Perry claims. Indeed, White's message urges the incoming administration not to push a carbon emissions proposal until after it has advanced other energy-related ideas. Nowhere does the e-mail offer guidance on pitching cap and trade. Perry floats a polit...
0
my opponent in november of 2008 sent a missive to the white house, to president obamaelect, and said, 'here's how you need to sell capandtrade to the american people.'
our conclusion white's email is not close to the "howto" guide perry claims. indeed, white's message urges the incoming administration not to push a carbon emissions proposal until after it has advanced other energyrelated ideas. nowhere does the email offer guidance on pitching cap and trade. perry floats a politicall...
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5,409
3
The bulk of the people who are shot with a weapon — other than these drug gangs taking on one another — end up being shot with their own weapon.
April 1, 2012
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....
national
25
64
65
52
55
7
an interview on "Face the Nation"
Biden said "the bulk" of people who are shot with a weapon are shot with their own weapon. The numbers that back up that statement refer only to fatal shootings, including a high proportion of suicides. CDC figures show, and our experts verified, that the majority of gun deaths are suicides, and the majority of suicide...
1
the bulk of the people who are shot with a weapon other than these drug gangs taking on one another end up being shot with their own weapon.
biden said "the bulk" of people who are shot with a weapon are shot with their own weapon. the numbers that back up that statement refer only to fatal shootings, including a high proportion of suicides. cdc figures show, and our experts verified, that the majority of gun deaths are suicides, and the majority of suicide...
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4
The American people will be appalled to learn the health care bill exempts (congressional) leadership and committee staff.
March 23, 2010
health care
tom coburn
Tom Coburn is a former U.S. Senator from Oklahoma and a physician.
national
0
2
3
2
3
0
comments to reporters
But the CRS report provides more wiggle room; it states "it appears possible" that the language could be interpreted that way. It would have been more accurate to say that the language "may exempt" some staffers. Furthermore, it is that Coburn's original amendment language was as restrictive as the provision that ende...
1
the american people will be appalled to learn the health care bill exempts congressional leadership and committee staff.
but the crs report provides more wiggle room it states "it appears possible" that the language could be interpreted that way. it would have been more accurate to say that the language "may exempt" some staffers. furthermore, it is that coburn's original amendment language was as restrictive as the provision that ended...
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18,899
2
Says "47 additional counties used the same software that caused a 'glitch' in Antrim County (that switched 6,000 votes from Trump to Biden in that county)" and votes in the state are "potentially fraudulent.
November 17, 2020
elections;facebook fact-checks
ted nugent
Ted Nugent, who lives near Waco, performed after Gov. Rick Perry's 2007 inauguration. He is an ardent supporter of Second Amendment gun rights. In 2014, he stumped with Texan Greg Abbott for governor and chaired Republican Sid Miller's campaign for state agriculture commissioner.
null
0
0
2
2
0
3
a Facebook post
Michigan resident Ted Nugent said in a Facebook post that "47 additional counties used the same voting software that caused a ‘glitch’ in Antrim County" and said that votes in the state are "potentially fraudulent."  Nugent’s post contains an element of — Dominion Voting Systems was used in several Michigan counties a...
0
says "47 additional counties used the same software that caused a 'glitch' in antrim county that switched 6,000 votes from trump to biden in that county" and votes in the state are "potentially fraudulent.
michigan resident ted nugent said in a facebook post that "47 additional counties used the same voting software that caused a glitch in antrim county" and said that votes in the state are "potentially fraudulent."  nugents post contains an element of dominion voting systems was used in several michigan counties and i...
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2
I brought down crime more than anyone in this country -- maybe in the history of this country -- while I was mayor of New York City." -
October 21, 2007
crime
rudy giuliani
Rudy Giuliani is the former mayor of New York City. He was born in Brooklyn in 1944 and previously served as a federal prosecutor, as well as an associate attorney general under President Reagan. He graduated from Manhattan College and earned a law degree from New York University Law School. He has been married since 2...
national
8
7
10
9
12
7
Orlando, Fla
Meanwhile, independent studies generally have failed to link the tactics of the Giuliani administration with the large decrease in crime rates. Rather, many criminologists believe the decline in New York, as in Chicago, Miami, San Francisco and elsewhere, was the result of a complex mix of social and demographic change...
0
i brought down crime more than anyone in this country maybe in the history of this country while i was mayor of new york city."
meanwhile, independent studies generally have failed to link the tactics of the giuliani administration with the large decrease in crime rates. rather, many criminologists believe the decline in new york, as in chicago, miami, san francisco and elsewhere, was the result of a complex mix of social and demographic change...
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7,515
3
Seventy-four percent of Rhode Islanders support [a] national popular vote [for president] because they, as I, believe in one person-one vote.
June 13, 2013
elections;history;polls and public opinion
raymond gallison
Raymond E. Gallison Jr., a Democrat from Bristol, R.I., is a lawyer who has been a State Representative since 2001.
rhode island
0
0
1
0
0
0
a House floor debate
Rep. Raymond Gallison said, "Seventy four percent of Rhode Islanders support [a] national popular vote because they, as I, believe in one person, one vote." In the first half of his statement, he was correctly quoting a single five-year-old robocall poll from a special interest group in which respondents only had two o...
1
seventyfour percent of rhode islanders support a national popular vote for president because they, as i, believe in one personone vote.
rep. raymond gallison said, "seventy four percent of rhode islanders support a national popular vote because they, as i, believe in one person, one vote." in the first half of his statement, he was correctly quoting a single fiveyearold robocall poll from a special interest group in which respondents only had two optio...
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17,772
1
BLM Fresno riots will begin at 4 p.m. in River Park on 06/02/20
June 1, 2020
civil rights;criminal justice;race and ethnicity;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
california
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
He declined to recommend a curfew, saying his community "just successfully had one of the largest peaceful demonstrations in this country." Our Rating A post suggests that a Black Lives Matter Group in Fresno has planned a riot for Tuesday afternoon with the goal of destroying infrastructure and sending a message to po...
0
blm fresno riots will begin at 4 p.m. in river park on 060220
he declined to recommend a curfew, saying his community "just successfully had one of the largest peaceful demonstrations in this country." our rating a post suggests that a black lives matter group in fresno has planned a riot for tuesday afternoon with the goal of destroying infrastructure and sending a message to po...
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4
There's no statistical evidence that" a waiting period for handgun purchases "reduces violence whatsoever.
April 21, 2015
crime;public health;guns
van wanggaard
Wisconsin state Sen. Van Wanggaard, R-Racine, was elected to the Senate in 2010. He lost his seat in a recall election in 2012, but won the seat back in a regular election in 2014. He is a retired traffic investigator with the Racine Police Department and a former member of the Racine County Board of Supervisors.
wisconsin
1
1
1
1
2
0
a legislative floor debate
Our rating Wanggaard said, "There’s no statistical that" a waiting period for handgun purchases "reduces violence whatsoever." There is research to indicate that handgun waiting periods are linked with lower suicide rates. But we did not find that waiting periods coincide with less violence being committed by one per...
1
there's no statistical evidence that" a waiting period for handgun purchases "reduces violence whatsoever.
our rating wanggaard said, "theres no statistical that" a waiting period for handgun purchases "reduces violence whatsoever." there is research to indicate that handgun waiting periods are linked with lower suicide rates. but we did not find that waiting periods coincide with less violence being committed by one pers...
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1
Says she is a registered nurse.
August 30, 2012
candidate biography
laurie monnes anderson
Laurie Monnes Anderson is a Democratic state senator from Gresham.
oregon
1
0
0
0
1
0
voters' guide
Renewals are allowed within 60 days of expiration.) We understand that people forget to renew their professional licenses, although it’s hard for us to fathom someone forgetting for three years. Monnes Anderson is not a registered nurse, per the Oregon State Board of Nursing. She was a registered nurse from July 1985 t...
0
says she is a registered nurse.
renewals are allowed within 60 days of expiration. we understand that people forget to renew their professional licenses, although its hard for us to fathom someone forgetting for three years. monnes anderson is not a registered nurse, per the oregon state board of nursing. she was a registered nurse from july 1985 to ...
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3
Says President Barack Obama's own administration has done five environmental impact assessments of the Keystone XL pipeline, "all of which have said it would have a minimum impact on the environment.
January 4, 2015
environment;energy;jobs
john thune
John Thune is a U.S. Senator who represents South Dakota.
national
0
1
1
0
0
1
comments on "Fox News Sunday"
Thune said that the administration had done five studies that all found that the Keystone XL pipeline would have a minimal impact on the environment. The State Department produced five documents, but in reality, all were versions of the same analysis. The State Department did conclude that the pipeline by itself would ...
1
says president barack obama's own administration has done five environmental impact assessments of the keystone xl pipeline, "all of which have said it would have a minimum impact on the environment.
thune said that the administration had done five studies that all found that the keystone xl pipeline would have a minimal impact on the environment. the state department produced five documents, but in reality, all were versions of the same analysis. the state department did conclude that the pipeline by itself would ...
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18,848
1
A list shows over 14,000 dead people voted in Wayne County, Michigan.
November 5, 2020
null
tweets
Twitter is a messaging service where people often discuss politics. Individual messages are called Tweets.
michigan
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4
6
12
98
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a tweet
A tweet claims that this election, over 14,000 dead people in Wayne County voted. There is no to support this . While the list contains the names of over 14,000 individuals, they are not all Wayne County residents. Several of the individuals did not receive or cast an absentee ballot. At least one woman listed seems t...
0
a list shows over 14,000 dead people voted in wayne county, michigan.
a tweet claims that this election, over 14,000 dead people in wayne county voted. there is no to support this . while the list contains the names of over 14,000 individuals, they are not all wayne county residents. several of the individuals did not receive or cast an absentee ballot. at least one woman listed seems t...
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22,156
4
If a 12-year-old girl became pregnant because of rape or incest, "Tim Michels would force her to deliver the baby.
October 19, 2022
abortion;children;elections;health care
tony evers
Tony Evers, a Democrat, was elected Wisconsin governor in November 2018. His term begins in January 2019. Evers has served as the Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction, a non-partisan position, since 2009. He previously worked as a teacher and school district administrator.
wisconsin
5
9
8
10
7
1
Campaign ad
In fact, after Michels said he’d sign a bill allowing them, his campaign staff repeatedly said his personal beliefs on the subject hadn’t changed — that is, that he still doesn’t personally support them.    Our ruling  The television ad from Evers’ campaign said Michels would force a 12-year-old girl to give birth if s...
1
if a 12yearold girl became pregnant because of rape or incest, "tim michels would force her to deliver the baby.
in fact, after michels said hed sign a bill allowing them, his campaign staff repeatedly said his personal beliefs on the subject hadnt changed that is, that he still doesnt personally support them.    our ruling  the television ad from evers campaign said michels would force a 12yearold girl to give birth if she beca...
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7,751
4
The House did vote against engagement in Kosovo, and Bill Clinton kept fighting anyway. And, then, ultimately, a vote did pass.
September 1, 2013
history;legal issues;foreign policy;military
peter king
Peter King is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives serving a district in New York. He is a senior member of the House Homeland Security Committee and the House Intelligence Committee.
national
0
2
1
0
1
1
an interview on "Fox News Sunday"
King said that "the House did vote against engagement in Kosovo, and Bill Clinton kept fighting anyway. And, then, ultimately, a vote did pass." King is right that the House failed to pass an authorization for military action in Kosovo, and that Clinton continued to pursue the air campaign despite the legislative setba...
1
the house did vote against engagement in kosovo, and bill clinton kept fighting anyway. and, then, ultimately, a vote did pass.
king said that "the house did vote against engagement in kosovo, and bill clinton kept fighting anyway. and, then, ultimately, a vote did pass." king is right that the house failed to pass an authorization for military action in kosovo, and that clinton continued to pursue the air campaign despite the legislative setba...
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22,725
4
Lifetime earnings of someone with a college degree is over a million dollars more than those entering the workforce without one.
February 7, 2023
education;workers
stanley litow
Stanley Litow is a professor and innovator in residence at Duke University and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. He is author of the book, "The Challenge for Business and Society: From Risk to Reward" and serves as a trustee of the State University of New York system.
new york
0
1
0
0
0
0
a news release
Litow said, "Lifetime earnings of someone with a college degree is over a million dollars more than those entering the workforce without one." Multiple analyses show that a bachelor’s degree can provide more than $1 million in added income over a lifetime compared with not having one, although one study showed dollar f...
1
lifetime earnings of someone with a college degree is over a million dollars more than those entering the workforce without one.
litow said, "lifetime earnings of someone with a college degree is over a million dollars more than those entering the workforce without one." multiple analyses show that a bachelors degree can provide more than 1 million in added income over a lifetime compared with not having one, although one study showed dollar fig...
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7,700
2
According to a recent Congressional Budget Office report, under Obamacare, 7 million people will lose their employer-sponsored insurance.
August 12, 2013
federal budget;health care;public health
ted cruz
Ted Cruz is a U.S. Senator from Texas, first elected in 2012. Cruz also was a candidate for president of the United States in 2016. He is the former solicitor general for the state of Texas, previously serving as the director of the Office of Policy Planning at the Federal Trade Commission, an Associate Deputy Attorney...
texas
8
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21
48
47
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a radio commentary
Cruz said that according to the CBO, "under Obamacare, 7 million people will lose their employer-sponsored insurance." Not exactly. This is a refraction of the budget office’s forecast, which says that in four years--2017 and 2021 through 2023--seven million fewer workers will have employer-based plans than if Obamaca...
0
according to a recent congressional budget office report, under obamacare, 7 million people will lose their employersponsored insurance.
cruz said that according to the cbo, "under obamacare, 7 million people will lose their employersponsored insurance." not exactly. this is a refraction of the budget offices forecast, which says that in four years2017 and 2021 through 2023seven million fewer workers will have employerbased plans than if obamacare were...
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22,829
1
Pelosi cries like a kid after Trump's lawyer proves her client 'innocence.'
April 1, 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
No one is above the law, and everyone has the right to a trial to prove innocence. Hopefully, the former president will peacefully respect the system, which grants him that right. "  Twitter users and Habba criticized Pelosi’s tweet, because the presumption at trial is that a person is innocent until proven guilty.  B...
0
pelosi cries like a kid after trump's lawyer proves her client 'innocence.'
no one is above the law, and everyone has the right to a trial to prove innocence. hopefully, the former president will peacefully respect the system, which grants him that right. "  twitter users and habba criticized pelosis tweet, because the presumption at trial is that a person is innocent until proven guilty.  bu...
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16,208
0
Says Rudy Giuliani filed for Nancy Pelosi's impeachment.
June 20, 2019
corrections and updates;impeachment;facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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a Facebook post
The first line of that story reads, "Rudy Giuliani walked into the 1st Circuit Court of Writs today and filed Articles of Impeachment for Nancy Pelosi." And when you click on the hyperlink the site provides for the words, "1st Circuit Court of Writs," it takes you to a Google Translate page that states basically everyt...
0
says rudy giuliani filed for nancy pelosi's impeachment.
the first line of that story reads, "rudy giuliani walked into the 1st circuit court of writs today and filed articles of impeachment for nancy pelosi." and when you click on the hyperlink the site provides for the words, "1st circuit court of writs," it takes you to a google translate page that states basically everyt...
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21,193
1
You go to a store, they don't have bread.
March 29, 2022
agriculture;economy
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
national
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85
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194
360
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an interview with Just the News
Trump said stores "don’t have bread." His office didn’t provide any examples, and industry data shows no major issues. A particular baked good might be missing briefly from a grocery store’s shelf, but stores carry many varieties of bread. If one is unavailable, customers generally have many other options. We rate this...
0
you go to a store, they don't have bread.
trump said stores "dont have bread." his office didnt provide any examples, and industry data shows no major issues. a particular baked good might be missing briefly from a grocery stores shelf, but stores carry many varieties of bread. if one is unavailable, customers generally have many other options. we rate this .
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21,637
1
Images show Highland Park shooter had antifa connection
July 4, 2022
crime;facebook fact-checks;illinois
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
national
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
Videos from Crimo’s now-deleted YouTube channel showed him cheering for former President Donald Trump’s motorcade, according to NBC . A Facebook post claimed that Crimo, the man apprehended for the mass shooting in Highland Park, had posted an antifa flag on Instagram. The photo is unverified. And PolitiFact found no c...
0
images show highland park shooter had antifa connection
videos from crimos nowdeleted youtube channel showed him cheering for former president donald trumps motorcade, according to nbc . a facebook post claimed that crimo, the man apprehended for the mass shooting in highland park, had posted an antifa flag on instagram. the photo is unverified. and politifact found no cred...
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1
Says more Republicans than Democrats voted for the Wall Street bailouts.
October 10, 2010
economy;financial regulation
kurt schrader
Kurt Schrader is a congressman representing Oregon's 5th District. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008.   He was elected to the Oregon State House of Representatives in 1996 and the Oregon Senate in 2003. He is a veterinarian and an organic farmer.
oregon
1
0
3
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a radio show
There’s not much use arguing with official numbers. Schrader’s right on this: The Wall Street bailout -- one of this election year’s go-to boogeymen -- was, at least in part, the product of the Bush administration. But, he’s definitely when it comes to counting votes: 86 more Democrats than Republicans voted in favor ...
0
says more republicans than democrats voted for the wall street bailouts.
theres not much use arguing with official numbers. schraders right on this the wall street bailout one of this election years goto boogeymen was, at least in part, the product of the bush administration. but, hes definitely when it comes to counting votes 86 more democrats than republicans voted in favor of the prog...
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1
If you log into the government's Cash for Clunkers Web site (cars.gov) from your home computer, the government can "seize all of your personal and private" information, and track your computer activity.
July 31, 2009
environment;pundits
kimberly guilfoyle
Kimberly Guilfoyle is a co-host of The Five.
national
0
0
0
0
1
1
the Glenn Beck show
That much is implied by the fact the government felt the need to remove the language. So in that sense, we think the DOT bears some blame for the confusion. Had she said from the start that this just applied to dealers completing transactions, we might be more generous in our ruling. But we think anyone who saw the Jul...
0
if you log into the government's cash for clunkers web site cars.gov from your home computer, the government can "seize all of your personal and private" information, and track your computer activity.
that much is implied by the fact the government felt the need to remove the language. so in that sense, we think the dot bears some blame for the confusion. had she said from the start that this just applied to dealers completing transactions, we might be more generous in our ruling. but we think anyone who saw the jul...
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1
Last night I was leading, often solidly, in many key States, in almost all instances Democrat run & controlled. Then, one by one, they started to magically disappear as surprise ballot dumps were counted.
November 4, 2020
elections;pennsylvania;michigan
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
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a tweet
Trump said, "Last night I was leading, often solidly, in many key States, in almost all instances Democrat run & controlled. Then, one by one, they started to magically disappear as surprise ballot dumps were counted." In some states, Trump did initially lead, only to see Biden surge back and take the lead. But in othe...
0
last night i was leading, often solidly, in many key states, in almost all instances democrat run controlled. then, one by one, they started to magically disappear as surprise ballot dumps were counted.
trump said, "last night i was leading, often solidly, in many key states, in almost all instances democrat run controlled. then, one by one, they started to magically disappear as surprise ballot dumps were counted." in some states, trump did initially lead, only to see biden surge back and take the lead. but in other...
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4
While Romney was a director of the Damon Corporation, the company was defrauding Medicare of millions.
January 20, 2012
corporations;health care;crime;medicare;message machine 2012
afscme
AFSCME, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, is the largest public employee and health care workers union in the United States.
florida
0
4
2
4
2
0
a television ad
The ad claims that, "While Romney was a director of the Damon Corporation, the company was defrauding Medicare of millions." That's , but Romney was never implicated personally with the fraudulent activity at the company, and it was one of many companies with which Bain was involved. It’s also difficult to assess wheth...
1
while romney was a director of the damon corporation, the company was defrauding medicare of millions.
the ad claims that, "while romney was a director of the damon corporation, the company was defrauding medicare of millions." that's , but romney was never implicated personally with the fraudulent activity at the company, and it was one of many companies with which bain was involved. its also difficult to assess whethe...
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5
Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown shows someone can be bipartisan in Congress because he "votes about 66 percent with his own party.
October 16, 2012
bipartisanship;congress;voting record
brendan doherty
Brendan Doherty, former head of the Rhode Island State Police, ran an unsuccessful campaign for Congress in 2012 in Rhode Island's 1st District as a Republican.
rhode island
3
1
1
1
2
0
a TV debate
Republican Brendan Doherty, attempting to illustrate how he would not be a lock-step Republican if elected to Congress, cited the example of Massachusetts Republican Sen. Scott Brown, saying that Brown "votes about 66 percent with his own party." Voting records show that Doherty is correct. Even when you look just at k...
1
massachusetts sen. scott brown shows someone can be bipartisan in congress because he "votes about 66 percent with his own party.
republican brendan doherty, attempting to illustrate how he would not be a lockstep republican if elected to congress, cited the example of massachusetts republican sen. scott brown, saying that brown "votes about 66 percent with his own party." voting records show that doherty is correct. even when you look just at ke...
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6,854
5
It is ironic that (First Energy Corp. is) going to have a name on our (football stadium) where we (Cleveland Public Power) supply the electricity.
January 15, 2013
city budget;energy;infrastructure
mike polensek
Mike Polensek is a longtime member of Cleveland City Council, serving for more than three decades. He represents Ward 11 in the northeast part of Cleveland along the Lake Erie shore.
ohio
1
0
1
0
0
0
a television interview
"If they want to call it Reddy Kilowatt Stadium, and make Reddy Kilowatt the mascot" -- referring to the old stick figure mascot used by the Illuminating Co. and Ohio Edison and many other power companies -- "there's nothing we can do." First Energy didn’t opt to put Reddy’s name in lights, though. Cleveland Browns Sta...
1
it is ironic that first energy corp. is going to have a name on our football stadium where we cleveland public power supply the electricity.
"if they want to call it reddy kilowatt stadium, and make reddy kilowatt the mascot" referring to the old stick figure mascot used by the illuminating co. and ohio edison and many other power companies "there's nothing we can do." first energy didnt opt to put reddys name in lights, though. cleveland browns stadium i...
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4
Out of 150,000 tenured teachers in the last 10 years, only 17 have been dismissed for incompetence.
April 29, 2011
education
chris christie
Chris Christie announced June 6, 2023 that he is running for the Republican nomination for president. Christie was the governor of New Jersey and a candidate for the Republican nomination for president in 2016. As governor, Christie won office in 2010 and was re-elected in 2014. Prior to that, he was U.S. Attorney for ...
new jersey
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20
27
11
17
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a speech at the Harvard Graduate School of Education
But state records back up his statement about the 17 cases involving inefficiency or incompetence charges. Still, his underlying point is largely correct. The state has tens of thousands of teachers and only 17 have lost their jobs through dismissals or resignations in the past decade following charges of incompetence ...
1
out of 150,000 tenured teachers in the last 10 years, only 17 have been dismissed for incompetence.
but state records back up his statement about the 17 cases involving inefficiency or incompetence charges. still, his underlying point is largely correct. the state has tens of thousands of teachers and only 17 have lost their jobs through dismissals or resignations in the past decade following charges of incompetence ...
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1
U.S. has biological weapons labs in Ukraine.
March 9, 2022
foreign policy;military;facebook fact-checks;ukraine
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
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3
3
15
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a post on Instagram
A spokesperson for the Chinese government said the U.S. has biolabs in Ukraine.   The originated with the Russian government and has been previously debunked by U.S. government officials and weapons control advocates. Following Zhao’s March 9 remarks, U.S. government officials strongly refuted the claims again, saying...
0
u.s. has biological weapons labs in ukraine.
a spokesperson for the chinese government said the u.s. has biolabs in ukraine.   the originated with the russian government and has been previously debunked by u.s. government officials and weapons control advocates. following zhaos march 9 remarks, u.s. government officials strongly refuted the claims again, saying ...
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5,252
3
We have $60 billion in 2010 in Medicare fraud.
March 11, 2012
health care;medicare
brendan doherty
Brendan Doherty, former head of the Rhode Island State Police, ran an unsuccessful campaign for Congress in 2012 in Rhode Island's 1st District as a Republican.
rhode island
3
1
1
1
2
0
a TV news show
Brendan Doherty said there was $60 billion in Medicare fraud in 2010. The is, nobody really knows how much money is spent on fraudulent Medicare claims. Even the government agency that regulates Medicare has not -- and apparently cannot -- come up with a firm figure. While experts say the amount of fraud in the entire...
1
we have 60 billion in 2010 in medicare fraud.
brendan doherty said there was 60 billion in medicare fraud in 2010. the is, nobody really knows how much money is spent on fraudulent medicare claims. even the government agency that regulates medicare has not and apparently cannot come up with a firm figure. while experts say the amount of fraud in the entire heal...
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13,937
5
Ninety percent of people born in the 1940s ended up doing better financially than their parents. But those born in the 1980s, the much-maligned Millennials, have only a 50-50 chance of doing better (financially) than their parents, despite being the best-educated generation in our history.
October 11, 2017
economy;education;jobs;the 2018 california governor's race
delaine eastin
Delaine Eastin is a Democratic candidate for California governor. She served in the State Assembly from 1986 to 1994 and then as State Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1995 to 2003.
california
1
1
0
0
1
0
an op-ed
Delaine Eastin recently claimed millennials "have only a 50-50 chance" of doing better financially than their parents, while those born in the 1940s had a 90 percent chance of doing better than their parents. Her is supported by a 2016 Stanford study, " The Fading American Dream: Trends in Absolute Income Mobility sin...
1
ninety percent of people born in the 1940s ended up doing better financially than their parents. but those born in the 1980s, the muchmaligned millennials, have only a 5050 chance of doing better financially than their parents, despite being the besteducated generation in our history.
delaine eastin recently claimed millennials "have only a 5050 chance" of doing better financially than their parents, while those born in the 1940s had a 90 percent chance of doing better than their parents. her is supported by a 2016 stanford study, " the fading american dream trends in absolute income mobility since...
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14,277
1
Obama did in fact unconstitutionally spy on Trump throughout the presidential election.
February 1, 2018
fake news;crime;punditfact
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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18
24
53
233
396
a story
"This is, as I said before, Soviet dictator-level wrongdoing." There is no that Obama himself ordered wiretapping to spy on Trump during the election and is now headed toward an indictment. Trump tweeted in 2017 that Obama had ordered surveillance on him. While there have been media reports about intelligence investig...
0
obama did in fact unconstitutionally spy on trump throughout the presidential election.
"this is, as i said before, soviet dictatorlevel wrongdoing." there is no that obama himself ordered wiretapping to spy on trump during the election and is now headed toward an indictment. trump tweeted in 2017 that obama had ordered surveillance on him. while there have been media reports about intelligence investiga...
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21,119
1
Jan. 6 defendants "are being held in prison without being charged.
March 13, 2022
elections;jan. 6
kari lake
Kari Lake, a former anchor for Fox 10 News in Phoenix, was the Republican nominee for governor of Arizona in 2022. She lost the general election to Katie Hobbs.
arizona
0
1
2
1
3
0
an interview with 60 Minutes Australia
Lake said Jan. 6 defendants "are being held in prison without being charged." Lake did not cite any particular defendants during her interview, and her campaign didn’t respond to our request for . The U.S. Attorney’s Office publicly shows online the charges filed against more than 775 defendants, including violent offe...
0
jan. 6 defendants "are being held in prison without being charged.
lake said jan. 6 defendants "are being held in prison without being charged." lake did not cite any particular defendants during her interview, and her campaign didnt respond to our request for . the u.s. attorneys office publicly shows online the charges filed against more than 775 defendants, including violent offens...
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6,980
5
There are 3 million jobs that go vacant each month in this country.
February 13, 2013
jobs
dave joyce
Former Geauga County prosecutor who was elected to Congress in 2012.
ohio
2
0
0
0
0
0
a radio interview
Alcoa Inc. CEO Klaus Kleinfeld provided a counterpoint to Capelli’s views. Kleinfeld said he believes manufacturing jobs pay "very, very well," and that Alcoa is making efforts to fill the skills gap as are many other businesses. Asked why there’s still a skills gap if manufacturing is attempting to close it, Kleinfiel...
1
there are 3 million jobs that go vacant each month in this country.
alcoa inc. ceo klaus kleinfeld provided a counterpoint to capellis views. kleinfeld said he believes manufacturing jobs pay "very, very well," and that alcoa is making efforts to fill the skills gap as are many other businesses. asked why theres still a skills gap if manufacturing is attempting to close it, kleinfield ...
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5,261
3
However, it took $19.5 million in Oregon Lottery funds for the Port of Newport to eventually land the new NOAA Marine Operations Center-Pacific.
March 15, 2012
jobs
oregon lottery
The Oregon Lottery provides money for economic development and schools.
oregon
0
0
1
0
0
1
a website
NOAA itself says Newport had the lowest cost bid, and that was in large part due to the Lottery. But Johnson is correct that many other factors played a role and for the Lottery to suggest that its money was the final piece is incomplete. The statement is partially accurate -- Lottery money made the lease competitive -...
1
however, it took 19.5 million in oregon lottery funds for the port of newport to eventually land the new noaa marine operations centerpacific.
noaa itself says newport had the lowest cost bid, and that was in large part due to the lottery. but johnson is correct that many other factors played a role and for the lottery to suggest that its money was the final piece is incomplete. the statement is partially accurate lottery money made the lease competitive bu...
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1
President Donald Trump "can't say anything (about the U.S. Capitol riot) because the platforms have removed him.
January 17, 2021
technology
hogan gidley
Hogan Gidley was formerly the national press secretary for Donald Trump's reelection campaign. Before that, he was deputy press secretary in the Trump White House.
national
0
0
0
0
2
0
a Fox News interview
Gidley said Trump "can’t say anything (about the U.S. Capitol riot) because the platforms have removed him." That’s . Trump has many tools available to him, including the ability to go on TV or call reporters to the White House briefing room. He has made public remarks since the riot. We rate Gidley’s statement .
0
president donald trump "can't say anything about the u.s. capitol riot because the platforms have removed him.
gidley said trump "cant say anything about the u.s. capitol riot because the platforms have removed him." thats . trump has many tools available to him, including the ability to go on tv or call reporters to the white house briefing room. he has made public remarks since the riot. we rate gidleys statement .
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14,618
4
In 2016, an officer was assaulted in America on an average of every 10 minutes.
May 15, 2018
crime
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
national
36
85
120
194
360
179
a speech
Trump said a police officer is assaulted every 10 minutes in 2016. That math works out if you divide the number of minutes in a year by the FBI’s count of line-of-duty assaults. There are a few points to remember about this particular statistic. This count doesn’t just isolate incidents where a wound was inflicted, suc...
1
in 2016, an officer was assaulted in america on an average of every 10 minutes.
trump said a police officer is assaulted every 10 minutes in 2016. that math works out if you divide the number of minutes in a year by the fbis count of lineofduty assaults. there are a few points to remember about this particular statistic. this count doesnt just isolate incidents where a wound was inflicted, such as...
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13,266
2
When public schools face increased competition, they get better and kids learn more.
April 6, 2017
education;government regulation
jeb bush
Jeb Bush was a Republican candidate for president of the United States in 2016. He served two terms as the governor of Florida from 1999 to 2007. He is also the brother of former President George W. Bush and the son of former President George H.W. Bush. 
new hampshire
14
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5
2
an op-ed
In urging the passage of a New Hampshire bill to establish education savings accounts, Jeb Bush said "when public schools face increased competition, they get better and kids learn more." Some research shows positive gains in public schools when choice is offered, but researchers say those studies typically only show m...
0
when public schools face increased competition, they get better and kids learn more.
in urging the passage of a new hampshire bill to establish education savings accounts, jeb bush said "when public schools face increased competition, they get better and kids learn more." some research shows positive gains in public schools when choice is offered, but researchers say those studies typically only show m...
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2,857
4
The city of Atlanta has $56 million in its reserves.
November 30, 2010
null
kasim reed
Kasim Reed is Mayor of Atlanta.
georgia
5
8
6
1
0
1
a speech
The spreadsheets show Reed's seems on the money. But, as Lusby noted, the city's fiscal year 2010 books haven't been audited. Farooqui said "there is no reason to believe the numbers will change dramatically" after the audit. Since there's additional information that may come from the audit, we reserve the right to ch...
1
the city of atlanta has 56 million in its reserves.
the spreadsheets show reed's seems on the money. but, as lusby noted, the city's fiscal year 2010 books haven't been audited. farooqui said "there is no reason to believe the numbers will change dramatically" after the audit. since there's additional information that may come from the audit, we reserve the right to ch...
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9,007
3
Says 95 percent of people caught crossing the U.S.-Mexico border said in a survey "we are coming because we've been promised amnesty.
June 23, 2014
immigration
ted cruz
Ted Cruz is a U.S. Senator from Texas, first elected in 2012. Cruz also was a candidate for president of the United States in 2016. He is the former solicitor general for the state of Texas, previously serving as the director of the Office of Policy Planning at the Federal Trade Commission, an Associate Deputy Attorney...
texas
8
22
21
48
47
11
a press conference
Cruz said a survey indicates 95 percent of people caught crossing the U.S.-Mexico border said "we are coming because we’ve been promised amnesty." This statement accurately recaps a statistic in a document made public by another senator: 95 percent of 230 adults and unaccompanied children interviewed recently by the Bo...
1
says 95 percent of people caught crossing the u.s.mexico border said in a survey "we are coming because we've been promised amnesty.
cruz said a survey indicates 95 percent of people caught crossing the u.s.mexico border said "we are coming because weve been promised amnesty." this statement accurately recaps a statistic in a document made public by another senator 95 percent of 230 adults and unaccompanied children interviewed recently by the borde...
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19,643
1
Mariah Carey faked getting her COVID-19 vaccine because the needle can't be seen coming out of her arm.
April 15, 2021
public health;facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
null
3
3
15
51
405
140
an Instagram post
In the very beginning of Carey’s clip , too, a woman can be heard telling another person that when pushed all the way, "the needle will retract back. "  A post shared by Mariah Carey (@mariahcarey) Retractable needles are used to help protect patients and health care workers from injury. "Needlesticks and other sharps-...
0
mariah carey faked getting her covid19 vaccine because the needle can't be seen coming out of her arm.
in the very beginning of careys clip , too, a woman can be heard telling another person that when pushed all the way, "the needle will retract back. "  a post shared by mariah carey retractable needles are used to help protect patients and health care workers from injury. "needlesticks and other sharpsrelated injuries...
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2,545
3
Says Scott Bruun supports allowing corporations to secretly funnel millions of dollars to front groups to finance attack ads.
September 17, 2010
campaign finance
jeff merkley
Jeff Merkley is a Democratic senator from Oregon. He was elected in 2008. Merkley won his first campaign for the Oregon Legislature as a representative in 1998. He was elected Democratic leader in 2003 and speaker of the House in 2007. He studied international relations at Stanford University and earned a graduate degr...
oregon
5
6
3
0
1
0
a fundraising letter
Bruun’s campaign spokeswoman Alee Lockman wrote in e-mails that Bruun supports "transparency & reporting in campaign finance" but disagrees with the way the Disclose Act "is set up." "He is, of course, open to bipartisan discussions about campaign finance regulations, but as he is not in Congress yet, he can’t speculat...
1
says scott bruun supports allowing corporations to secretly funnel millions of dollars to front groups to finance attack ads.
bruuns campaign spokeswoman alee lockman wrote in emails that bruun supports "transparency reporting in campaign finance" but disagrees with the way the disclose act "is set up." "he is, of course, open to bipartisan discussions about campaign finance regulations, but as he is not in congress yet, he cant speculate on...
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19,745
0
Video shows U.S. Capitol Police gave protesters OK to enter.
May 16, 2021
crime;facebook fact-checks;jan. 6
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
national
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
Social media posts are describing a video clip of Capitol police officers with a group of pro-Trump rioters on Jan. 6 as that officers allowed the mob inside the building. The officers in the video are attempting to de-escalate the situation by telling the rioters, who already breached the building, to remain calm and...
0
video shows u.s. capitol police gave protesters ok to enter.
social media posts are describing a video clip of capitol police officers with a group of protrump rioters on jan. 6 as that officers allowed the mob inside the building. the officers in the video are attempting to deescalate the situation by telling the rioters, who already breached the building, to remain calm and p...
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22,317
0
Graph shows Gretchen Whitmer stole the Michigan gubernatorial election.
November 9, 2022
elections;facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
michigan
3
3
15
51
405
140
an Instagram post
There’s no these votes are part of some "drop and roll" fraud. Rather, it’s Michiganders making a choice in their 2022 gubernatorial election. In this case, a majority of Michiganders chose the Democratic candidate, Whitmer.  Dixon conceded the race the morning of Nov. 9.  We rate claims that Whitmer stole the elect...
0
graph shows gretchen whitmer stole the michigan gubernatorial election.
theres no these votes are part of some "drop and roll" fraud. rather, its michiganders making a choice in their 2022 gubernatorial election. in this case, a majority of michiganders chose the democratic candidate, whitmer.  dixon conceded the race the morning of nov. 9.  we rate claims that whitmer stole the electio...
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17,243
2
Video shows Joe Biden saying "we can only re-elect Donald Trump.
March 7, 2020
elections
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
null
36
85
120
194
360
179
a tweet
A White House video showed 13 seconds of Biden speaking at a campaign event when he said "we can only re-elect Donald Trump." Biden did make that statement as he stumbled over his words. But the video snippet omitted what Biden said immediately before and after, which removes his meaning. Biden’s overall point was to c...
0
video shows joe biden saying "we can only reelect donald trump.
a white house video showed 13 seconds of biden speaking at a campaign event when he said "we can only reelect donald trump." biden did make that statement as he stumbled over his words. but the video snippet omitted what biden said immediately before and after, which removes his meaning. bidens overall point was to cal...
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1
When I came into office, our vaccination rate in Texas was 65 percent. When I left two weeks ago, it was 95 percent.
February 5, 2014
corrections and updates;health care;public health
rick perry
Rick Perry is the U.S. Energy Secretary and was governor of Texas from late December 2000 through 2014. He was re-elected in 2002, 2006 and 2010. He unsucessfully ran for president in 2012 and 2016.
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an interview with the Texas Tribune and Washington Post
Perry said: "When I came into office, our vaccination rate in Texas was 65 percent. When I left two weeks ago, it was 95 percent." These percentages trace to reported immunization rates for different populations of youngsters. And by inappropriately pairing the figures, Perry left the impression of great progress on h...
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when i came into office, our vaccination rate in texas was 65 percent. when i left two weeks ago, it was 95 percent.
perry said "when i came into office, our vaccination rate in texas was 65 percent. when i left two weeks ago, it was 95 percent." these percentages trace to reported immunization rates for different populations of youngsters. and by inappropriately pairing the figures, perry left the impression of great progress on hi...
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4
Says San Antonio has "the lowest per capita income of any major Texas city.
January 29, 2020
income;population
henry cisneros
Henry Cisneros, a former secretary of Housing & Urban Development and former mayor of San Antonio, is a businessman in the Alamo City.
texas
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1
0
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a meeting
Cisneros said that San Antonio has "the lowest per capita income of any major Texas city." San Antonio is among the six most populous Texas cities with the lowest per capita income. El Paso has consistently recorded a lower per capita income than San Antonio. We rate this .
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says san antonio has "the lowest per capita income of any major texas city.
cisneros said that san antonio has "the lowest per capita income of any major texas city." san antonio is among the six most populous texas cities with the lowest per capita income. el paso has consistently recorded a lower per capita income than san antonio. we rate this .
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1
Says Gov. Rick Scott allowed Republican legislators to cut his teacher pay raise proposal by 60 percent.
April 30, 2013
education;state budget
allison tant
Allison Tant is the chairwoman of the Florida Democratic Party. A former lobbyist who lives in Tallahassee, she was elected to the post in January 2013. 
florida
0
0
0
1
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0
a Florida Voices column
Tant said Scott only got 60 percent of the teacher pay raise he wanted. The final budget compromise adds thousands of noninstructors into the pay raise mix, which could affect the number of teachers who get raises or at least how much those raises are. Still, we don’t know what that will mean on a statewide level becau...
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says gov. rick scott allowed republican legislators to cut his teacher pay raise proposal by 60 percent.
tant said scott only got 60 percent of the teacher pay raise he wanted. the final budget compromise adds thousands of noninstructors into the pay raise mix, which could affect the number of teachers who get raises or at least how much those raises are. still, we dont know what that will mean on a statewide level becaus...
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0
Congressman Kasich wants to use our tax dollars to give secret bonuses to his corporate friends.
October 13, 2010
economy;jobs;message machine 2010;state budget;transparency
ted strickland
Ted Strickland was governor of Ohio from 2007 through 2010. He lost his bid for re-election in 2010 to Republican John Kasich.
ohio
1
4
7
2
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1
a campaign video
While the words in the ad did come out of Kasich’s mouth, they are from edited video that links statements out of context. Without that context, viewers have no way of knowing that some of the lines clearly were said in jest, and they are instead presented as if Kasich is serious. And Kasich  clearly says during his co...
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congressman kasich wants to use our tax dollars to give secret bonuses to his corporate friends.
while the words in the ad did come out of kasichs mouth, they are from edited video that links statements out of context. without that context, viewers have no way of knowing that some of the lines clearly were said in jest, and they are instead presented as if kasich is serious. and kasich  clearly says during his con...
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3
People who are vaccinated for the coronavirus "cannot spread it to you.
October 7, 2021
public health;coronavirus
joe biden
Joe Biden is the president of the United States. A Democrat, Biden served as a Delaware senator from 1973 (elected at the age of 29) until 2009. During his time in the Senate, he served as chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, chair of the International Narcotics Control Caucus and chair of the Judiciary Committee....
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Elk Grove Village, Ill
Biden said that people who are vaccinated for the coronavirus "cannot spread it to you." That’s overstating the case. Multiple studies show that a vaccinated person is significantly less likely to pass the coronavirus to someone else than an unvaccinated person is, but the transmission risk is not reduced to zero. We r...
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people who are vaccinated for the coronavirus "cannot spread it to you.
biden said that people who are vaccinated for the coronavirus "cannot spread it to you." thats overstating the case. multiple studies show that a vaccinated person is significantly less likely to pass the coronavirus to someone else than an unvaccinated person is, but the transmission risk is not reduced to zero. we ra...
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7,176
5
Right now, Texas doesn't have an income tax and Oklahoma's lowering their income tax rates, and guess what their severance tax is? Sky high.
March 21, 2013
state budget;taxes
john kasich
John Kasich is the governor of Ohio. A Republican and a former congressman, he defeated Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland in 2010 and was reelected in 2014. He ran for president in 2016.
ohio
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a television interview
As for the other part of his , while "sky high" is somewhat subjective, the reality of the tax structure now is that the significantly higher tax rates on gas and oil in Texas and Oklahoma, when compared to Ohio, can generate revenues that are -- well -- sky high.   Texas and Oklahoma are among the leaders for natural...
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right now, texas doesn't have an income tax and oklahoma's lowering their income tax rates, and guess what their severance tax is? sky high.
as for the other part of his , while "sky high" is somewhat subjective, the reality of the tax structure now is that the significantly higher tax rates on gas and oil in texas and oklahoma, when compared to ohio, can generate revenues that are well sky high.   texas and oklahoma are among the leaders for natural gas...
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0
In the infrastructure bill that just passed the House, "only 10% is actual infrastructure.
November 6, 2021
congress;federal budget;infrastructure
lisa mcclain
Lisa McClain, a Republican, represents a Michigan district in the U.S. House of Representatives. 
michigan
0
0
0
0
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1
a tweet
McClain said that in the infrastructure bill that just passed the House, "only 10% is actual infrastructure." This is a version of a Republican talking point that was months ago and has been rendered even more since then. Because Biden and congressional Democrats split their agenda into an infrastructure-only bill an...
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in the infrastructure bill that just passed the house, "only 10 is actual infrastructure.
mcclain said that in the infrastructure bill that just passed the house, "only 10 is actual infrastructure." this is a version of a republican talking point that was months ago and has been rendered even more since then. because biden and congressional democrats split their agenda into an infrastructureonly bill and ...
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1
President Obama and Vice President Biden never even tried to fix this (police reforms) during their eight-year period.
June 16, 2020
criminal justice;crime;public safety
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
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a speech
Trump said, "President Obama and Vice President Biden never even tried to fix this during their eight-year period." The record shows that is not . After the fatal shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson and related racial justice protests, Obama established a task force to examine better policing practices. The Obama adm...
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president obama and vice president biden never even tried to fix this police reforms during their eightyear period.
trump said, "president obama and vice president biden never even tried to fix this during their eightyear period." the record shows that is not . after the fatal shooting of michael brown in ferguson and related racial justice protests, obama established a task force to examine better policing practices. the obama admi...
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1
Vermont had to "scrap" its single-payer health insurance program because it was "going bankrupt.
September 14, 2017
health care;government regulation;public health
sean duffy
Sean Duffy is a Republican member of the U.S. House, representing Wisconsin's 7th District in the northwestern part of the state. The former Ashland County district attorney was elected In November 2010, taking the seat previously held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Dave Obey of Wausau.
wisconsin
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a Facebook Live town hall
Our rating Duffy said Vermont had to "scrap" its single-payer health insurance program because it was "going bankrupt." Vermont adopted legislation for single-payer in 2011. But by 2014, Vermont’s governor abandoned the plan, saying the tax increases it needed would have been too high. In short, single-payer in Vermont...
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vermont had to "scrap" its singlepayer health insurance program because it was "going bankrupt.
our rating duffy said vermont had to "scrap" its singlepayer health insurance program because it was "going bankrupt." vermont adopted legislation for singlepayer in 2011. but by 2014, vermonts governor abandoned the plan, saying the tax increases it needed would have been too high. in short, singlepayer in vermont did...
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Former President Donald Trump is the "current sitting" commander in chief.
March 20, 2023
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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Trump did declare himself a "wartime president" in March 2020 as the country tried to stop the spread of COVID-19, then relatively new on the scene.  But only Congress can declare war , and plenty of administrations have mobilized the U.S. National Guard without the expectation that they’d stay in office after they we...
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former president donald trump is the "current sitting" commander in chief.
trump did declare himself a "wartime president" in march 2020 as the country tried to stop the spread of covid19, then relatively new on the scene.  but only congress can declare war , and plenty of administrations have mobilized the u.s. national guard without the expectation that theyd stay in office after they were...
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1
Says Donald Trump "is going to go out and carpet bomb" the Middle East.
July 27, 2016
human rights;iraq;foreign policy;military;terrorism
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....
national
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an appearance on MSNBC
Biden said that Donald Trump "is going to go out and carpet bomb." Trump has made it clear that he's not going to be reluctant to bomb ISIS, but the candidate has not, as far as we could find, called for a practice that includes bombing civilians, which is what carpet bombing can entail. It was another GOP candidate, T...
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says donald trump "is going to go out and carpet bomb" the middle east.
biden said that donald trump "is going to go out and carpet bomb." trump has made it clear that he's not going to be reluctant to bomb isis, but the candidate has not, as far as we could find, called for a practice that includes bombing civilians, which is what carpet bombing can entail. it was another gop candidate, t...
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Video shows the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was a "completely peaceful protest.
June 1, 2021
congress;facebook fact-checks;jan. 6
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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a blog post
The Justice Department has charged more than 400 people in connection with the riot, according to the George Washington University Center on Extremism. The charges against the alleged rioters include violence with a deadly weapon, assault, disorderly conduct, and unlawful possession of firearms. Charging documents say ...
0
video shows the jan. 6 capitol riot was a "completely peaceful protest.
the justice department has charged more than 400 people in connection with the riot, according to the george washington university center on extremism. the charges against the alleged rioters include violence with a deadly weapon, assault, disorderly conduct, and unlawful possession of firearms. charging documents say ...
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1
Says William Taylor and George Kent, the public witnesses in the House impeachment inquiry, are "Never Trumpers.
November 13, 2019
candidate biography
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
national
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a fundraising email
Trump said Taylor and Kent are "Never Trumpers."  Both are career foreign policy officials who have served under presidents of both parties. Neither man signed one of the pre-election letters opposing Trump, and leading Never Trumpers told PolitiFact that they never heard of them associating with the group. Both receiv...
0
says william taylor and george kent, the public witnesses in the house impeachment inquiry, are "never trumpers.
trump said taylor and kent are "never trumpers."  both are career foreign policy officials who have served under presidents of both parties. neither man signed one of the preelection letters opposing trump, and leading never trumpers told politifact that they never heard of them associating with the group. both receive...
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[When I was mayor] Providence was one of the five renaissance cities of America, according to USA Today in those days. Money magazine said it was the fifth best city to live in in America. In addition to that, All Cities Almanac said in 1994, I believe, that it was the safest city in America.
September 30, 2014
candidate biography;city government;debates
vincent "buddy" cianci
Vincent "Buddy" Cianci is a talk-radio host and ex-convict who spent more time serving as mayor of Providence (21 years from 1975 to 2002) than anyone in the city's history. He is the author of "Politics and Pasta: How I Prosecuted Mobsters, Rebuilt a Dying City, Advised a President, Dined with Sinatra, Spent Five Year...
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a TV debate
In the debate with Democrat Jorge Elorza and Republican Daniel Harrop, Cianci said that Providence was described as a renaissance city during his most recent stint in office and that it was also rated the safest city in America and one of the best places to live. The details are a bit off on a couple of those claims --...
1
when i was mayor providence was one of the five renaissance cities of america, according to usa today in those days. money magazine said it was the fifth best city to live in in america. in addition to that, all cities almanac said in 1994, i believe, that it was the safest city in america.
in the debate with democrat jorge elorza and republican daniel harrop, cianci said that providence was described as a renaissance city during his most recent stint in office and that it was also rated the safest city in america and one of the best places to live. the details are a bit off on a couple of those claims w...
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8,035
3
Wendy Davis is "fighting to bring ... Bloomberg-style gun control to Texas.
November 7, 2013
elections;states;guns
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.
texas
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a donation web page
Abbott said Davis is "fighting to bring" "Bloomberg-style gun control to Texas." Like Bloomberg, Davis supports background checks for all buyers at gun shows. She has opposed campus-carry measures, but voted to allow concealed weapons locked in vehicles while warning the author not to take it any farther. She has oppos...
1
wendy davis is "fighting to bring ... bloombergstyle gun control to texas.
abbott said davis is "fighting to bring" "bloombergstyle gun control to texas." like bloomberg, davis supports background checks for all buyers at gun shows. she has opposed campuscarry measures, but voted to allow concealed weapons locked in vehicles while warning the author not to take it any farther. she has opposed...
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2
In America today, women on average are paid 80 cents on the dollar of what men are paid for the same work.
May 22, 2019
jobs;women;workers
kamala harris
Kamala Harris is the vice president of the United States. Harris was elected as a senator from California in 2016. She previously was California’s attorney general from 2011 to 2017. From 2004 until 2011, she was the district attorney of San Francisco. Harris received a bachelor’s degree in political science and econom...
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an interview on CBS's "Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
Harris said, "In America today, women on average are paid 80 cents on the dollar of what men are paid for the same work." The 80 percent figure compares pay for all working women to pay for all working men, so it’s for Harris to characterize it as a comparison between women and men doing the same work. Research has sh...
0
in america today, women on average are paid 80 cents on the dollar of what men are paid for the same work.
harris said, "in america today, women on average are paid 80 cents on the dollar of what men are paid for the same work." the 80 percent figure compares pay for all working women to pay for all working men, so its for harris to characterize it as a comparison between women and men doing the same work. research has sho...
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1
The Iraq war has been "our longest war.
March 22, 2010
history;iraq;military
bob schieffer
Bob Schieffer is the host of CBS' Face the Nation. He announced April 8, 2015, that he would be retiring in the summer of 2015.
national
1
0
0
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comments on CBS's Face the Nation
"Maybe [Schieffer] figures Iraq will be the longest by the time we eventually leave, which of course is still possible," said Lance Janda, a historian at Cameron University in Lawton, Okla. So it's clear that this is not a black-and-white question. Still, we think there's enough to say that the Iraq war was not Americ...
0
the iraq war has been "our longest war.
"maybe schieffer figures iraq will be the longest by the time we eventually leave, which of course is still possible," said lance janda, a historian at cameron university in lawton, okla. so it's clear that this is not a blackandwhite question. still, we think there's enough to say that the iraq war was not america's ...
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22,321
1
In his election as governor, "We won cities that no Republican had ever won.
October 31, 2022
elections;history
glenn youngkin
Republican Glenn Youngkin was elected Virginia's governor in November 2021. He defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe, who was governor from 2014 to 2018. Youngkin was reared in Richmond and Virginia Beach and won a basketball scholarship at Rice University, where he earned an engineering degree. He earned a MBA from Harva...
virginia
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a campaign rally,
"  State voting records disprove him. Youngkin won 14 Virginia cities. Each of those cities had been previously won at least once by a Republican gubernatorial candidate since 2009. Each had been won at least twice by a Republican gubernatorial candidate since 1993. We rate Youngkin’s statement .  
0
in his election as governor, "we won cities that no republican had ever won.
"  state voting records disprove him. youngkin won 14 virginia cities. each of those cities had been previously won at least once by a republican gubernatorial candidate since 2009. each had been won at least twice by a republican gubernatorial candidate since 1993. we rate youngkins statement .
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1
In North Carolina, "you can be charged with a class H felony for wearing a mask and concealed carrying.
June 23, 2020
guns;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
north carolina
24
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a Facebook post
A viral Facebook post says "you can be charged with a class H felony for wearing a mask and concealed carrying" in North Carolina. The state’s top Democrat, top Republican and leading gun rights group agree: the is and unfounded. We rate this .
0
in north carolina, "you can be charged with a class h felony for wearing a mask and concealed carrying.
a viral facebook post says "you can be charged with a class h felony for wearing a mask and concealed carrying" in north carolina. the states top democrat, top republican and leading gun rights group agree the is and unfounded. we rate this .
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0
Contractors hired by government officials to frame Donald Trump are "behind the fake news in mainstream media" and recent protests.
August 15, 2020
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
null
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a Facebook post
The theory is baseless. Black Lives Matter protests arose from anger and grief over police killings of unarmed black men. Mueller didn’t find that Trump knowingly conspired with the Kremlin . And news coverage that scrutinizes the president and his actions isn’t " news" courtesy of some government contractors, but sim...
0
contractors hired by government officials to frame donald trump are "behind the fake news in mainstream media" and recent protests.
the theory is baseless. black lives matter protests arose from anger and grief over police killings of unarmed black men. mueller didnt find that trump knowingly conspired with the kremlin . and news coverage that scrutinizes the president and his actions isnt " news" courtesy of some government contractors, but simpl...
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3
Local Government debt in Texas has increased nearly 40% in the past 5 years.
May 15, 2019
debt
donna campbell
Donna Campbell, a New Braunfels physician, won election to represent Texas Senate District 25 in November 2012. In 2010, she was the Republican nominee for the U.S. House seat held by Democrat Lloyd Doggett of Austin.
texas
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a tweet
Campbell said local government "debt in Texas has increased nearly 40% in the past 5 years." Campbell's staff said she was referring to an increase in the amount of debt issued by local governments, which has increased about 38% in the past five years. But experts said her tweet was imprecise and left the impression th...
1
local government debt in texas has increased nearly 40 in the past 5 years.
campbell said local government "debt in texas has increased nearly 40 in the past 5 years." campbell's staff said she was referring to an increase in the amount of debt issued by local governments, which has increased about 38 in the past five years. but experts said her tweet was imprecise and left the impression that...
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1
We have not spoken directly with the whistleblower.
September 17, 2019
impeachment
adam schiff
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., is the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee. He represents California's 28th congressional district and was first elected to Congress in 2001. He is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Stanford University.
national
1
0
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an interview on MSNBC
Schiff said, "We have not spoken directly with the whistleblower." The New York Times and other news organizations later reported that the whistleblower sought guidance from a House Intelligence Committee staffer before formally lodging the complaint. We rate this statement .
0
we have not spoken directly with the whistleblower.
schiff said, "we have not spoken directly with the whistleblower." the new york times and other news organizations later reported that the whistleblower sought guidance from a house intelligence committee staffer before formally lodging the complaint. we rate this statement .
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18,270
1
BLM rioters just burned down a black church in a black community with a BLM sign out front.
August 25, 2020
crime;race and ethnicity;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
wisconsin
24
50
108
245
1,410
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a Facebook post
The church is located in the city’s historic downtown area. It’s not really residential, Carlson said, though it is relatively close to what would be considered a Black neighborhood.  "But I wouldn’t say that we’re in the middle of a Black community," he said. "We’re more in the commerce district." We rate this Facebo...
0
blm rioters just burned down a black church in a black community with a blm sign out front.
the church is located in the citys historic downtown area. its not really residential, carlson said, though it is relatively close to what would be considered a black neighborhood.  "but i wouldnt say that were in the middle of a black community," he said. "were more in the commerce district." we rate this facebook po...
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10,471
4
Bernie Sanders voted against the Brady Bill -- background checks and waiting periods.
June 25, 2015
voting record;guns
generation forward pac
A pro-Martin O'Malley political action committee
national
0
1
0
0
0
0
an attack ad
An attack ad said, "Bernie Sanders voted against the Brady Bill --  background checks and waiting periods." The Brady bill imposed a five-day waiting period for would-be purchasers of handguns. Between 1991 and 1993, Sanders voted against it five times. He did, however, vote for a version of the bill that imposed insta...
1
bernie sanders voted against the brady bill background checks and waiting periods.
an attack ad said, "bernie sanders voted against the brady bill  background checks and waiting periods." the brady bill imposed a fiveday waiting period for wouldbe purchasers of handguns. between 1991 and 1993, sanders voted against it five times. he did, however, vote for a version of the bill that imposed instant b...
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Rhode Island has a [inmate] recidivism rate of over 60 percent.
June 6, 2013
criminal justice;economy;crime
harold metts
Harold M. Metts is a Democratic Rhode Island state senator, representing Providence. He retired  after 31 years working in Providence schools as a teacher, coach and assistant principal. He was first elected to the Senate in 2004 and was a state representative from 1984-1998.
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a speech on the floor of the Rhode Island Senate
State Sen. Harold Metts said, "Rhode Island has a recidivism rate of over 60 percent." For better or worse, recidivism rates are usually calculated based on how many former inmates are found guilty of a subsequent crime and end up back in prison within three years. The most recent data from the Department of Correction...
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rhode island has a inmate recidivism rate of over 60 percent.
state sen. harold metts said, "rhode island has a recidivism rate of over 60 percent." for better or worse, recidivism rates are usually calculated based on how many former inmates are found guilty of a subsequent crime and end up back in prison within three years. the most recent data from the department of correction...
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The Massachusetts Supreme Court...defined marriage as simply, quote, the establishment of intimacy ... I guess that would mean if you really had affection for your horse, I guess you could marry your horse.
March 14, 2010
lgbtq;marriage
j.d. hayworth
J.D. Hayworth is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and host of a conservative talk radio show. He challenged Sen. John McCain for renomination in the 2010 Republican Senate primary, but was defeated.
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Hayworth prefaced his statement by saying he was making an point. We'll give him that. It's , all right. It's also . We give this one a, quote, !
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the massachusetts supreme court...defined marriage as simply, quote, the establishment of intimacy ... i guess that would mean if you really had affection for your horse, i guess you could marry your horse.
hayworth prefaced his statement by saying he was making an point. we'll give him that. it's , all right. it's also . we give this one a, quote, !
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There are more oil rigs in operation in the United States than the rest of the world combined.
October 16, 2012
environment;corporations;debt;economy;energy;federal budget;gas prices;infrastructure;government regulation
david cicilline
David Cicilline was elected to the 1st Congressional District in 2010. Before that, he was mayor of Providence, beginning in January, 2003. A Brown University graduate, he received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.
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David Cicilline said, "There are more oil rigs in operation in the United States than the rest of the world combined." He said that information comes from "the best available data" in February. He's relying on a count that excludes some of the largest producers of oil and gas in the world, calling that the "best availa...
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there are more oil rigs in operation in the united states than the rest of the world combined.
david cicilline said, "there are more oil rigs in operation in the united states than the rest of the world combined." he said that information comes from "the best available data" in february. he's relying on a count that excludes some of the largest producers of oil and gas in the world, calling that the "best availa...
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The same deputy who got shot through her jaw in Saturday's shooting is the same officer seen on video laughing and smirking at the scene of security guard Andres Guardado's death after he was shot and killed by LASD officers on June 18th, 2020.
September 14, 2020
crime;facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
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an Instagram post
(We are choosing not to repeat her name since we have not confirmed it.) This timeline squares with the reported timeline of service for the deputies who were shot.  The Daily Mail  spoke with the deputy’s father and published photos from her graduation ceremony. They show she is not the same woman who appears in the ...
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the same deputy who got shot through her jaw in saturday's shooting is the same officer seen on video laughing and smirking at the scene of security guard andres guardado's death after he was shot and killed by lasd officers on june 18th, 2020.
we are choosing not to repeat her name since we have not confirmed it. this timeline squares with the reported timeline of service for the deputies who were shot.  the daily mail  spoke with the deputys father and published photos from her graduation ceremony. they show she is not the same woman who appears in the ins...
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