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3
Most Americans on minimum wage earn less than a Dickensian allegory for destitution.
December 19, 2021
corrections and updates;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
A Facebook post based on a tweet said that a Charles Dickens "allegory for destitution" made more than most American workers today do on a minimum wage salary. Cratchit’s earnings outperformed U.S. minimum-wage earners, but his experience was not a portrayal of a low-wage worker. Cratchit was making far more than the a...
1
most americans on minimum wage earn less than a dickensian allegory for destitution.
a facebook post based on a tweet said that a charles dickens "allegory for destitution" made more than most american workers today do on a minimum wage salary. cratchits earnings outperformed u.s. minimumwage earners, but his experience was not a portrayal of a lowwage worker. cratchit was making far more than the aver...
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4
Providence graduation rates are up.
July 25, 2014
education;message machine 2014
angel taveras
Angel Taveras served a four-year term as the mayor of Providence, R.I. beginning in Jan. 3, 2011, the first Dominican-American to be elected mayor in the state. In 2014 he lost the Democratic primary when he ran for governor. Taveras, a lawyer and former Housing Court judge, replaced David N. Cicilline, who was elected...
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a campaign video
A campaign video for Angel Taveras says "Providence graduation rates are up." Indeed, rates have risen nearly 6 percentage points since Taveras took office. Did Taveras have a role in the  increase, as the ad clearly implies? He has taken some steps to boost graduation rates, but he’s been in office only three and a ha...
1
providence graduation rates are up.
a campaign video for angel taveras says "providence graduation rates are up." indeed, rates have risen nearly 6 percentage points since taveras took office. did taveras have a role in the  increase, as the ad clearly implies? he has taken some steps to boost graduation rates, but hes been in office only three and a hal...
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2
Under Gov. Scott Walker, Wisconsin "projected a $1 billion (budget) surplus and it turns out to be a deficit of $2.2 billion.
July 25, 2015
candidate biography;deficit;state budget;taxes
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
wisconsin
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a speech
Our rating Mixing apples and oranges, Trump said that under Walker, Wisconsin "projected a $1 billion (budget) surplus and it turns out to be a deficit of $2.2 billion." There was in early 2014 a projection of a $1 billion surplus heading into the 2015-’17 budget period. Late in 2014, there was a projection of a $2.2 b...
0
under gov. scott walker, wisconsin "projected a 1 billion budget surplus and it turns out to be a deficit of 2.2 billion.
our rating mixing apples and oranges, trump said that under walker, wisconsin "projected a 1 billion budget surplus and it turns out to be a deficit of 2.2 billion." there was in early 2014 a projection of a 1 billion surplus heading into the 201517 budget period. late in 2014, there was a projection of a 2.2 billion s...
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0
Says Attorney General Loretta Lynch "was a member of Bill Clinton's defense team during the 1992 Whitewater corruption probe.
July 6, 2016
candidate biography;criminal justice;history;crime
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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It's even more now because a quick Google search would have revealed that it's . ! (Here's a PolitiFact-approved version of the meme. Happy sharing!) https://www.sharethefacts.co/share/71ac5c0e-d0f4-41bc-8de7-a47adcae8b63
0
says attorney general loretta lynch "was a member of bill clinton's defense team during the 1992 whitewater corruption probe.
it's even more now because a quick google search would have revealed that it's . ! here's a politifactapproved version of the meme. happy sharing!
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We were not, I repeat, were not told that waterboarding or any of these other enhanced interrogation methods were used.
April 23, 2009
terrorism
nancy pelosi
Rep. Nancy Pelosi represents a district in California. She served as speaker of the U.S. House January 2019-2021. Formerly the speaker of the House from 2007-11, Pelosi served as the House minority leader from 2003 to 2007 and from 2011 to 2019.
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It's also important to note that the timeline that contradicts Pelosi was put together at the behest of an administration controlled by her own party. That document provides compelling — albeit sparsely worded — that Pelosi's recollection is . There may be further on this that emerges in the future. Rep. Pete Hoekstr...
0
we were not, i repeat, were not told that waterboarding or any of these other enhanced interrogation methods were used.
it's also important to note that the timeline that contradicts pelosi was put together at the behest of an administration controlled by her own party. that document provides compelling albeit sparsely worded that pelosi's recollection is . there may be further on this that emerges in the future. rep. pete hoekstra,...
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5
We have had some significant accomplishments on a bipartisan basis.
November 8, 2011
bipartisanship;states
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.
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a news conference
These are significant pieces of legislation. And each received a healthy dose of Democratic, as well as Republican, support. Some Ohioans may have forgotten about these new laws, which no one is trying to repeal. But the governor has not. We rate Kasich’s statement as .
1
we have had some significant accomplishments on a bipartisan basis.
these are significant pieces of legislation. and each received a healthy dose of democratic, as well as republican, support. some ohioans may have forgotten about these new laws, which no one is trying to repeal. but the governor has not. we rate kasichs statement as .
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18,175
1
Says Kamala Harris called Joe Biden "a racist" during a Democratic presidential debate.
August 11, 2020
elections;race and ethnicity;facebook fact-checks;california
instagram posts
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An Instagram post said Harris called Biden "a racist" during a Democratic debate. That’s not what Harris said about Biden. At a June 2019 debate, she said to Biden: "I do not believe you are a racist." Then Harris launched into an attack of Biden’s record opposing busing in the 1970s. We rate this statement . 
0
says kamala harris called joe biden "a racist" during a democratic presidential debate.
an instagram post said harris called biden "a racist" during a democratic debate. thats not what harris said about biden. at a june 2019 debate, she said to biden "i do not believe you are a racist." then harris launched into an attack of bidens record opposing busing in the 1970s. we rate this statement .
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21,705
1
My opponent, Cindy Axne, has actively sought to defund the police.
July 10, 2022
criminal justice;crime
zach nunn
Iowa state Sen. Zach Nunn worked as a U.S. Air Force aircrew intelligence officer, flying 700 combat hours over Afghanistan, and also a cybersecurity expert in the Obama Administration’s National Security Council staff.
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It also would require the creation of the National Police Misconduct Registry to compile data and collect records on police misconduct. Our Ruling Zach Nunn said in a Breitbart interview that Cindy Axne actively sought to defund the police, saying that she signed a pledge to reduce police funding to receive money from ...
0
my opponent, cindy axne, has actively sought to defund the police.
it also would require the creation of the national police misconduct registry to compile data and collect records on police misconduct. our ruling zach nunn said in a breitbart interview that cindy axne actively sought to defund the police, saying that she signed a pledge to reduce police funding to receive money from ...
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4,776
4
We have one of the highest percentages per capita of nonprofits in this state of any state in the union.
November 27, 2011
economy;poverty
anne nolan
Anne Nolan is president of Crossroads Rhode Island, which operates the state’s largest homeless shelter.
rhode island
0
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a news show
Nolan’s point that Rhode Island nonprofits are having a more difficult time raising money is valid. People just aren’t giving as much these days. Whether Rhode Island has one of the highest per capita numbers of nonprofits is open to interpretation. The state isn’t among the top five in the country. It’s just outside t...
1
we have one of the highest percentages per capita of nonprofits in this state of any state in the union.
nolans point that rhode island nonprofits are having a more difficult time raising money is valid. people just arent giving as much these days. whether rhode island has one of the highest per capita numbers of nonprofits is open to interpretation. the state isnt among the top five in the country. its just outside the t...
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1
Says he "is the only candidate in the Wisconsin Attorney General race with experience as a prosecutor.
September 9, 2021
elections;legal issues
eric toney
Fond du Lac County District Attorney and Republican candidate for Attorney General. Veteran prosecutor Toney defeated former state Rep. Adam Jarchow to win the Republican nomination for Wisconsin attorney general in the August 9, 2022 primary.
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News release
In a news release, Toney’s campaign claimed: "He is the only candidate in the Wisconsin Attorney General race with experience as a prosecutor."  That’s flatly . Indeed, Toney should well know that precisely because he has taken such  pains to frame his other statements regarding his experience much more narrowly, and m...
0
says he "is the only candidate in the wisconsin attorney general race with experience as a prosecutor.
in a news release, toneys campaign claimed "he is the only candidate in the wisconsin attorney general race with experience as a prosecutor."  thats flatly . indeed, toney should well know that precisely because he has taken such  pains to frame his other statements regarding his experience much more narrowly, and much...
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2
Under Gov. Scott Walker, "unemployment is increasing in Wisconsin at twice the rate it is nationally.
August 1, 2011
jobs
democratic party of wisconsin
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin focuses on advancing state Democratic candidates and related issues.
wisconsin
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a news release
But this was far from a consistent trend or even a sharp increase. In the first six months of Walker’s administration, the Wisconsin unemployment rate rose more than the U.S. rate only in one month. Moreover, the overall percentage point increase in the state and U.S. rates when compared to January were the same. The D...
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under gov. scott walker, "unemployment is increasing in wisconsin at twice the rate it is nationally.
but this was far from a consistent trend or even a sharp increase. in the first six months of walkers administration, the wisconsin unemployment rate rose more than the u.s. rate only in one month. moreover, the overall percentage point increase in the state and u.s. rates when compared to january were the same. the de...
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8,327
5
The national economic recovery has led to higher than expected tax revenues and projected budget surpluses in nearly every state in the nation, including Wisconsin.
January 22, 2014
state budget;states
democratic party of wisconsin
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin focuses on advancing state Democratic candidates and related issues.
wisconsin
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a news release
Many states planned for that, said Pattison of the budget officers organization, fearing that the 2013 rise was a one-time event. Our rating The Democratic Party of Wisconsin generated this : "The national economic recovery has led to higher than expected tax revenues and projected budget surpluses in nearly every stat...
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the national economic recovery has led to higher than expected tax revenues and projected budget surpluses in nearly every state in the nation, including wisconsin.
many states planned for that, said pattison of the budget officers organization, fearing that the 2013 rise was a onetime event. our rating the democratic party of wisconsin generated this "the national economic recovery has led to higher than expected tax revenues and projected budget surpluses in nearly every state ...
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22,181
2
Val Demings "voted with Pelosi to raise taxes over $4,000 on Florida families.
October 18, 2022
congress;taxes
marco rubio
Marco Rubio, a U.S. senator from Florida, was a candidate for president of the United States in 2016 and then dropped out and won re-election to the Senate. He was first elected to the Senate in 2010 and took office Jan. 5, 2011. Rubio served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2008 and is a former Spe...
florida
21
38
35
41
30
5
a campaign ad
The law applied tax increases directly on very large corporations and high earners. It’s unclear whether and how corporations would pass those costs to consumers, and the individual effect of such increases will vary. The source of Rubio’s figure uses questionable methodology modeled over 10 years to measure the second...
0
val demings "voted with pelosi to raise taxes over 4,000 on florida families.
the law applied tax increases directly on very large corporations and high earners. its unclear whether and how corporations would pass those costs to consumers, and the individual effect of such increases will vary. the source of rubios figure uses questionable methodology modeled over 10 years to measure the secondar...
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14,514
2
In Congress, (Patrick) Morrisey wrote the health care law giving free health care to illegals.
April 9, 2018
immigration;health care
evan jenkins
U.S. Congressman representing West Virginia's 3rd district.
national
1
1
1
1
1
0
a campaign ad
The Jenkins ad said, "In Congress, Morrisey wrote the health care law giving free health care to illegals." It’s a bit of an exaggeration to say that Morrisey "wrote" the 2003 law, but on occasion, Morrisey himself has used similar language to describe his accomplishments as a congressional staffer. However, it’s to s...
0
in congress, patrick morrisey wrote the health care law giving free health care to illegals.
the jenkins ad said, "in congress, morrisey wrote the health care law giving free health care to illegals." its a bit of an exaggeration to say that morrisey "wrote" the 2003 law, but on occasion, morrisey himself has used similar language to describe his accomplishments as a congressional staffer. however, its to say...
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21,067
3
More white legacy students get admitted to top universities than Black & Latinx students admitted through affirmative action.
January 26, 2022
education;race and ethnicity
jamaal bowman
Jamaal Bowman is a Democratic member of the House of Representatives representing a district in New York that includes portions of the Bronx and Westchester County. In 2009, Bowman founded Cornerstone Academy for Social Action, and in 2020, he was elected to Congress.
new york
0
0
1
0
0
0
a tweet
Bowman said, "More white legacy students get admitted to top universities than Black & Latinx students admitted through affirmative action." There is that legacy students do get an unusually large benefit in the elite college admissions process but the data is quite limited. And, recent data suggests some complication...
1
more white legacy students get admitted to top universities than black latinx students admitted through affirmative action.
bowman said, "more white legacy students get admitted to top universities than black latinx students admitted through affirmative action." there is that legacy students do get an unusually large benefit in the elite college admissions process but the data is quite limited. and, recent data suggests some complications...
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21,534
5
The tax carve out (Ron) Johnson spearheaded overwhelmingly benefited the wealthiest, over small businesses.
April 29, 2022
wealth;taxes
democratic party of wisconsin
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin focuses on advancing state Democratic candidates and related issues.
wisconsin
3
3
2
10
7
7
News release
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin claimed that the pass-through tax break Johnson advocated for in 2017 "overwhelmingly benefited the wealthiest, over small businesses."  Multiple analyses show America’s millionaires and billionaires are receiving large chunks of those benefits. We rate their .   
1
the tax carve out ron johnson spearheaded overwhelmingly benefited the wealthiest, over small businesses.
the democratic party of wisconsin claimed that the passthrough tax break johnson advocated for in 2017 "overwhelmingly benefited the wealthiest, over small businesses."  multiple analyses show americas millionaires and billionaires are receiving large chunks of those benefits. we rate their .
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19,431
0
Diesel prices jumped from $1.69 to $3.19 since Biden took office, and the president is to blame.
March 10, 2021
energy;gas prices;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
wisconsin
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
A Facebook post claims Diesel prices have risen from $1.69 to $3.19 since Biden took office, blaming him for that jump. The numbers aren’t close to right — the actual increase was more like 40 cents, not $1.50. The blame element is equally off base. Diesel (and gas) prices are rising due to swelling demand as movement ...
0
diesel prices jumped from 1.69 to 3.19 since biden took office, and the president is to blame.
a facebook post claims diesel prices have risen from 1.69 to 3.19 since biden took office, blaming him for that jump. the numbers arent close to right the actual increase was more like 40 cents, not 1.50. the blame element is equally off base. diesel and gas prices are rising due to swelling demand as movement and eco...
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9,321
2
Says Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Terri Lynn Land "said guaranteeing equal pay for women who do the same job as men is not a good idea.
August 22, 2014
message machine 2014;women
democratic senatorial campaign committee
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee works to elect Democrats to the U.S. Senate.
national
2
2
5
2
3
0
a campaign ad
The Democratic Senatorial Congressional Committee said "Terri Lynn Land said guaranteeing equal pay for women who do the same job as men is not a good idea." The ad twisted Land’s words -- she said the Paycheck Fairness Act was "not a good idea," not the general concept of guaranteeing equal pay for women. We can’t rea...
0
says michigan u.s. senate candidate terri lynn land "said guaranteeing equal pay for women who do the same job as men is not a good idea.
the democratic senatorial congressional committee said "terri lynn land said guaranteeing equal pay for women who do the same job as men is not a good idea." the ad twisted lands words she said the paycheck fairness act was "not a good idea," not the general concept of guaranteeing equal pay for women. we cant read la...
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8,067
2
Florida sheriffs unequivocally support" the "stand your ground" law.
November 7, 2013
legal issues;crime;guns
larry ashley
Larry Ashley was elected Okaloosa Sheriff in 2010. He began his law enforcement career at the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office in 1990 in the Uniformed Patrol Division.
florida
0
0
0
1
0
0
a Florida House criminal justice subcommittee hearing
During a legislative hearing about Florida’s controversial "stand your ground" law, Okaloosa Sheriff Larry Ashley said "Florida sheriffs unequivocally support this, the right to 'stand your ground.' " The Florida Sheriffs Association did take a voice vote in August that the association reported was unanimous in support...
0
florida sheriffs unequivocally support" the "stand your ground" law.
during a legislative hearing about floridas controversial "stand your ground" law, okaloosa sheriff larry ashley said "florida sheriffs unequivocally support this, the right to 'stand your ground.' " the florida sheriffs association did take a voice vote in august that the association reported was unanimous in support ...
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22,120
0
Federal aid to tribal governments is "foreign aid.
September 12, 2022
null
nick myers
Nick Myers is the Republican candidate for Arizona Corporation Commission.
arizona
0
0
0
0
0
1
a debate
No decision has been made, and the new members of the Arizona Corporation Commission are expected to face this issue in the future as other coal-fired power plants near the Navajo Nation are expected to close.  Our Ruling Myers said that financial assistance given to tribal nations falls under "foreign aid" which "com...
0
federal aid to tribal governments is "foreign aid.
no decision has been made, and the new members of the arizona corporation commission are expected to face this issue in the future as other coalfired power plants near the navajo nation are expected to close.  our ruling myers said that financial assistance given to tribal nations falls under "foreign aid" which "come...
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17,025
0
Nancy Pelosi may have just committed a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2071, Section 2071 (a) when she ripped up President Trump's State of the Union address. This violation is punishable by up to three years in prison.
February 4, 2020
congress;legal issues;punditfact
charlie kirk
Charlie Kirk is the founder and president of Turning Point USA, a conservative group that advocates for limited government and free markets.
national
0
1
1
2
7
3
a tweet
Kirk said, "Nancy Pelosi may have just committed a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2071, Section 2071 (a) when she ripped up President Trump’s State of the Union address." Experts told us that’s a misapplication of a law. The papers Pelosi ripped up did not belong to the government, nor were they the only copy of Trump’s spee...
0
nancy pelosi may have just committed a violation of 18 u.s.c. 2071, section 2071 a when she ripped up president trump's state of the union address. this violation is punishable by up to three years in prison.
kirk said, "nancy pelosi may have just committed a violation of 18 u.s.c. 2071, section 2071 a when she ripped up president trumps state of the union address." experts told us thats a misapplication of a law. the papers pelosi ripped up did not belong to the government, nor were they the only copy of trumps speech in ...
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5,874
3
Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester is "the largest recipient of lobbyist money.
June 18, 2012
campaign finance;message machine 2012
americans for prosperity
Americans for Prosperity is a conservative group advocates for limited government, free markets and fiscal and regulatory restraint.
national
0
1
2
6
8
2
a campaign ad
Americans for Prosperity claimed that Tester is "the largest recipient of lobbyist money" in the Senate, and it provided as backup a chart from a credible, independent organization showing Tester topping the list. However, the ad doesn’t clarify an important quirk in how CRP puts together its rankings: The ranking is b...
1
montana democratic sen. jon tester is "the largest recipient of lobbyist money.
americans for prosperity claimed that tester is "the largest recipient of lobbyist money" in the senate, and it provided as backup a chart from a credible, independent organization showing tester topping the list. however, the ad doesnt clarify an important quirk in how crp puts together its rankings the ranking is bas...
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1,505
2
The spillover violence (from Mexico) in Texas is real and it is escalating.
March 17, 2010
immigration;crime
john cornyn
John Cornyn is a U.S. senator from Texas, former Texas attorney general and former justice on the Texas Supreme Court. He earlier served as a Bexar County state district judge.
texas
11
4
10
6
6
1
a letter to President Barack Obama
They are sporadic. They aren't yet measurably increasing. We rate the senators' statement to Obama as . Editor's note: This statement was rated when it was published. On July 27, 2011, we changed the name for the rating to .
0
the spillover violence from mexico in texas is real and it is escalating.
they are sporadic. they aren't yet measurably increasing. we rate the senators' statement to obama as . editor's note this statement was rated when it was published. on july 27, 2011, we changed the name for the rating to .
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17,141
1
There is a group going to homes and pretending to be officials from home affairs. They have documents with the letterhead Department of Home Affairs and claim to be confirming that everyone has a valid ID for the upcoming census. They are robbing homes.
February 21, 2020
census;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
null
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
an image
It’s an example of a "zombie " — a falsehood that never dies. We found similar posts in community groups in New York , Tennessee , Illinois and South Carolina , as well as India , the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom . News outlets spanning from Texas to Malaysia have debunked it. The Facebook post is . We ra...
0
there is a group going to homes and pretending to be officials from home affairs. they have documents with the letterhead department of home affairs and claim to be confirming that everyone has a valid id for the upcoming census. they are robbing homes.
its an example of a "zombie "  a falsehood that never dies. we found similar posts in community groups in new york , tennessee , illinois and south carolina , as well as india , the u.s. virgin islands and the united kingdom . news outlets spanning from texas to malaysia have debunked it. the facebook post is . we rate...
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2
I can't sign money. That's illegal.
December 18, 2007
legal issues
hillary clinton
Hillary Clinton was the 2016 Democratic nominee for president. She served as U.S. Secretary of State during the first four years of the Obama administration. She is formerly a U.S. senator from New York, first elected in 2000. She was a candidate for president in 2008. She previously served as first lady when her husba...
national
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9
Des Moines, Iowa
That's defacing." She said autographing "is certainly not something that the Department of Treasury encourages, but it's not disallowed." And so we find that although Clinton's statement has a germ of because defacing dollars is illegal, she is about an innocent autograph. She could have signed that buck without fear...
0
i can't sign money. that's illegal.
that's defacing." she said autographing "is certainly not something that the department of treasury encourages, but it's not disallowed." and so we find that although clinton's statement has a germ of because defacing dollars is illegal, she is about an innocent autograph. she could have signed that buck without fear...
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2
Says state Sen. Alberta Darling is "allowing mercury to harm our children" because she voted against an electronics recycling bill.
July 23, 2011
environment
wisconsin sierra club
According to the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, the Sierra Club is a pro-environment membership organization with a major focus on lobbying. It has been making independent expenditures since the 1996 election cycle and helped pioneer the use of "issue" ads. The group supported Democratic Party candidates in the 2011 Wis...
wisconsin
0
0
0
1
0
0
campaign fliers
There is an element of in that Darling voted against the bill that aims to prevent harm. The Sierra Club mailers, though, push past what is known and attack Darling for "allowing mercury to harm our children." That day could come -- or not. But nobody claims it has already arrived. The statement earns a on the -O-Met...
0
says state sen. alberta darling is "allowing mercury to harm our children" because she voted against an electronics recycling bill.
there is an element of in that darling voted against the bill that aims to prevent harm. the sierra club mailers, though, push past what is known and attack darling for "allowing mercury to harm our children." that day could come or not. but nobody claims it has already arrived. the statement earns a on the ometer.
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3
Even with no shutdown, Sweden has a lower COVID-19 infection rate than UK, Italy and Spain.
April 17, 2020
corrections and updates;public health;coronavirus
franklin graham
The Rev. Franklin Graham is a Christian minister and the president and CEO of both the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and the international relief organization Samaritan's Purse.
null
0
0
1
1
1
0
a Facebook post
Urging that the reopening of the United States not be delayed, Graham said the COVID-19 infection rate in Sweden, which has no forced lockdown, is lower than in Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. Infection rates are lower, but that’s not necessarily a telling metric. Experts, including the epidemiologist credited wit...
1
even with no shutdown, sweden has a lower covid19 infection rate than uk, italy and spain.
urging that the reopening of the united states not be delayed, graham said the covid19 infection rate in sweden, which has no forced lockdown, is lower than in italy, spain and the united kingdom. infection rates are lower, but thats not necessarily a telling metric. experts, including the epidemiologist credited with ...
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3
Henry Kissinger "said that we should meet with Iran — guess what — without precondition.
September 26, 2008
foreign policy
barack obama
Barack Obama is the former president of the United States. Obama also served as a U.S. senator from Illinois. He was born in 1961 in Hawaii, where his parents met as students at the University of Hawaii. Obama's father is from Kenya and his mother is from Kansas. He graduated from Columbia University and received his l...
national
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71
9
Oxford, Miss
McCain has made clear he would hold "no unconditional summits." After the debate, the McCain campaign was quick to say that Obama had incorrectly described Kissinger's remarks, issuing a statement from Kissinger that said, "I would not recommend the next president of the United States engage in talks with Iran at the p...
1
henry kissinger "said that we should meet with iran guess what without precondition.
mccain has made clear he would hold "no unconditional summits." after the debate, the mccain campaign was quick to say that obama had incorrectly described kissinger's remarks, issuing a statement from kissinger that said, "i would not recommend the next president of the united states engage in talks with iran at the p...
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5
Ohio today has the "fewest number of state employees since the Reagan administration.
August 4, 2010
state budget
yvette mcgee brown
Yvette McGee Brown is a justice for the Ohio Supreme Court, appointed by Gov. Ted Strickland to fill a vacancy created by the 2010 elections. She also was Strickland's running mate in the 2010 gubernatorial election.
ohio
3
0
0
0
0
0
a speech at a candidates forum
It discovered annual employee data in a trends report that contained information dating back to 1983 and updated to include recent years. The report shows that as of December 2009, Ohio had 58,622 employees, the lowest number since 1983 when the state had 60,292 workers. That 28-year stretch includes a period from 1991...
1
ohio today has the "fewest number of state employees since the reagan administration.
it discovered annual employee data in a trends report that contained information dating back to 1983 and updated to include recent years. the report shows that as of december 2009, ohio had 58,622 employees, the lowest number since 1983 when the state had 60,292 workers. that 28year stretch includes a period from 1991 ...
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1
A photo shows Australian TV host David Koch being detained by police.
April 20, 2023
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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13
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a Facebook post
A reverse-image search led us to the original photo featured in 2021 news coverage of anti-lockdown protests. The person being detained isn’t Koch.  Clicking a link in the Facebook post that says "confirming the allegations against Koch: the latest news," leads to a page that doesn’t open, though the URL doesn’t screa...
0
a photo shows australian tv host david koch being detained by police.
a reverseimage search led us to the original photo featured in 2021 news coverage of antilockdown protests. the person being detained isnt koch.  clicking a link in the facebook post that says "confirming the allegations against koch the latest news," leads to a page that doesnt open, though the url doesnt scream cred...
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5
Opponent Glenn Hegar expressed pride in legislated cuts to public school funding.
August 8, 2014
education;state budget
mike collier
Collier, the 2018 Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor of Texas, was the party's 2014 nominee for state comptroller. He worked for 20 years as a top executive at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, an international accounting firm, and then became chief financial officer of a Texas oil company.
texas
1
0
1
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a video ad
Collier said Hegar was proud to cut public school funding. In 2013, Hegar said he was unashamed and proud to stand behind the cuts that Republicans passed into law. We rate Collier’s statement .
1
opponent glenn hegar expressed pride in legislated cuts to public school funding.
collier said hegar was proud to cut public school funding. in 2013, hegar said he was unashamed and proud to stand behind the cuts that republicans passed into law. we rate colliers statement .
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1,926
4
Rick Perry accepted more stimulus funds than any other governor except the governors of California and New York.
June 25, 2010
state budget;states;stimulus
bill white
Bill White, an author, is a San Antonio native who was mayor of Houston from 2004-2009. He was the 2010 Democratic nominee for governor of Texas.
texas
6
7
5
2
3
3
Corpus Christi
Summing up? In his convention speech, White said Perry has accepted more stimulus funding than the governors of any other states, except for California and New York. But his campaign failed to back up his with specific data on funds that passed through state governments -- perhaps because those breakdowns aren't avail...
1
rick perry accepted more stimulus funds than any other governor except the governors of california and new york.
summing up? in his convention speech, white said perry has accepted more stimulus funding than the governors of any other states, except for california and new york. but his campaign failed to back up his with specific data on funds that passed through state governments perhaps because those breakdowns aren't availab...
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18,879
2
Across the state the rejection rate for ballots went way down" in the Nov. 3 election.
November 8, 2020
elections;states;wisconsin
ben wikler
Ben Wikler is chairman of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
national
0
1
0
1
1
0
TV interview
Wikler said, "Across the state the rejection rate for ballots went way down."  According to the Wisconsin Elections Commission, it’s too early to know how many ballots were rejected.  It may very well be that the absentee ballot rejection rate was lower than past elections, but for now, the commission says there is no...
0
across the state the rejection rate for ballots went way down" in the nov. 3 election.
wikler said, "across the state the rejection rate for ballots went way down."  according to the wisconsin elections commission, its too early to know how many ballots were rejected.  it may very well be that the absentee ballot rejection rate was lower than past elections, but for now, the commission says there is no ...
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5,836
3
The transportation tax is regressive, and Emory University is "literally getting its own transit line at virtually no cost to itself.
July 2, 2012
transportation
georgia green party
Green Party of Georgia
georgia
0
0
1
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0
0
Georgia Green Party flier
So where does that leave the Green Party’s two-barreled statement? There is general agreement that the sales tax is more of a burden on lower-income people than people with higher incomes, businesses and nonprofit institutions. But there is also that the proposed rail line is not simply a paean to Emory University. Ha...
1
the transportation tax is regressive, and emory university is "literally getting its own transit line at virtually no cost to itself.
so where does that leave the green partys twobarreled statement? there is general agreement that the sales tax is more of a burden on lowerincome people than people with higher incomes, businesses and nonprofit institutions. but there is also that the proposed rail line is not simply a paean to emory university. half ...
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8,542
2
In the recent House special election in Florida, Democrats "got outspent in a Republican district.
March 11, 2014
campaign finance
democratic national committee
The Democratic National Committee is the national organization of Democrats.
national
7
8
12
9
2
0
a fundraising email
In a fundraising letter after the Florida special election, the Democratic National Committee said Democrats "got outspent in a Republican district." Both claims have a grain of , but are exaggerated. By the Feb. 19 cutoff for disclosure -- a few weeks before the election was held -- Jolly and his supporters had outspe...
0
in the recent house special election in florida, democrats "got outspent in a republican district.
in a fundraising letter after the florida special election, the democratic national committee said democrats "got outspent in a republican district." both claims have a grain of , but are exaggerated. by the feb. 19 cutoff for disclosure a few weeks before the election was held jolly and his supporters had outspent s...
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7,192
3
Says PETA "is using this really fancy drone to follow hunters around in some places in other countries.
April 10, 2013
animals;public safety;technology
joe negron
Sen. Joe Negron, a Stuart Republican, represents Florida Senate District 28 which includes portions of Palm Beach, Martin, Indian River, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties.
florida
0
1
1
0
0
0
a gaggle of reporters
Negron said he thought PETA is "using this really fancy drone to follow hunters around in some places in other countries to watch their hunting activities." Negron, to our eye, conflates PETA's plan to use drones to watch hunters in the United States and abroad with other wildlife groups currently tracking poachers ove...
1
says peta "is using this really fancy drone to follow hunters around in some places in other countries.
negron said he thought peta is "using this really fancy drone to follow hunters around in some places in other countries to watch their hunting activities." negron, to our eye, conflates peta's plan to use drones to watch hunters in the united states and abroad with other wildlife groups currently tracking poachers ove...
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0
CNN did a poll recently where Obama and I are statistically tied.
April 27, 2011
polls and public opinion
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 press conference
So, Trump not only gave an attribution for the poll that showed him within the margin of error, but he also ignored or didn't know about more recent polls that suggest he would not do well in a head-to-head contest against Obama. We also think it’s of Trump to characterize the poll as "recent." In another context, he...
0
cnn did a poll recently where obama and i are statistically tied.
so, trump not only gave an attribution for the poll that showed him within the margin of error, but he also ignored or didn't know about more recent polls that suggest he would not do well in a headtohead contest against obama. we also think its of trump to characterize the poll as "recent." in another context, he mi...
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20,600
2
This one here has subsidies for people making as much as $800,000 to be able to buy a Tesla.
November 19, 2021
congress;taxes
chris jacobs
Chris Jacobs is a candidate for New York State Senate District 60. He currently serves as Erie County Clerk.
new york
1
2
0
3
2
0
a radio interview
Jacobs said the Build Back Better bill would provide tax credits to people making as much as $800,000 for their Tesla purchases. That's not right. The bill calls for tax credits for joint filers with incomes up to $500,000. An earlier version of the bill would have allowed for incomes up to $800,000, but Jacobs made hi...
0
this one here has subsidies for people making as much as 800,000 to be able to buy a tesla.
jacobs said the build back better bill would provide tax credits to people making as much as 800,000 for their tesla purchases. that's not right. the bill calls for tax credits for joint filers with incomes up to 500,000. an earlier version of the bill would have allowed for incomes up to 800,000, but jacobs made his ...
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18,341
1
Feds Seize 19,888 Fake State Driver Licenses (Made in China) in Chicago O'Hare Airport - ALL Registered to Vote -- ALL Demorats!
August 26, 2020
elections;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
illinois
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
A Facebook post claims, "Feds Seize 19,888 State Driver Licenses (Made in China) in Chicago O'Hare Airport - ALL Registered to Vote -- ALL Demorats!" About 20,000 counterfeit driver’s licenses were confiscated at the Chicago O’Hare International Airport in the first half of 2020. But there is no that the IDs were all...
0
feds seize 19,888 fake state driver licenses made in china in chicago o'hare airport all registered to vote all demorats!
a facebook post claims, "feds seize 19,888 state driver licenses made in china in chicago o'hare airport all registered to vote all demorats!" about 20,000 counterfeit drivers licenses were confiscated at the chicago ohare international airport in the first half of 2020. but there is no that the ids were all for re...
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3
I have given $30,000 of my unused travel expenses over the years to supplement the school system's general budget.
July 3, 2010
education
sarah copelin-wood
Sarah Copelin-Wood is a member of the DeKalb County school board
georgia
0
0
1
0
0
0
a newspaper article
She's contributing to savings for the district," Bowen said. Copelin-Wood focused on the amount of money she hasn't spent when we asked about how she characterized her travel spending. Copelin-Wood was correct regarding the amount of travel funds that she has not spent in recent years. However, we believe her terminolo...
1
i have given 30,000 of my unused travel expenses over the years to supplement the school system's general budget.
she's contributing to savings for the district," bowen said. copelinwood focused on the amount of money she hasn't spent when we asked about how she characterized her travel spending. copelinwood was correct regarding the amount of travel funds that she has not spent in recent years. however, we believe her terminology...
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17,843
1
The owner of Taco Bell said them animals need to be shot (black ppl)!
June 1, 2020
civil rights;corporations;race and ethnicity;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
null
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
"We confirmed with the franchisee that this individual no longer works for them and hasn’t in some time," Taco Bell said in a statement to PolitiFact. "Taco Bell believes in all people and does not tolerate any kind of discrimination. "  The company did not reply to our request for more details.  The post misrepresent...
0
the owner of taco bell said them animals need to be shot black ppl!
"we confirmed with the franchisee that this individual no longer works for them and hasnt in some time," taco bell said in a statement to politifact. "taco bell believes in all people and does not tolerate any kind of discrimination. "  the company did not reply to our request for more details.  the post misrepresents...
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8,907
3
Sen. McConnell says it's not his job to bring jobs to Kentucky.
June 3, 2014
economy;jobs;states
alison lundergan grimes
Alison Lundergan Grimes is a Democrat challenging Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., for his Senate seat in 2014. She currently serves as Kentucky's secretary of state.
national
1
1
3
2
2
0
a radio ad
Grimes said, "Sen. McConnell said it’s not his job to bring jobs to Kentucky." She took this comment from a brief interview McConnell gave to a small-town newspaper in April. We have no reason to doubt the accuracy of the news report, but while the Grimes campaign has a point that McConnell used that particular phrase,...
1
sen. mcconnell says it's not his job to bring jobs to kentucky.
grimes said, "sen. mcconnell said its not his job to bring jobs to kentucky." she took this comment from a brief interview mcconnell gave to a smalltown newspaper in april. we have no reason to doubt the accuracy of the news report, but while the grimes campaign has a point that mcconnell used that particular phrase, t...
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23,104
4
Donald Trump "wanted to amnesty 2 million illegal aliens in 2018 when he was president.
May 25, 2023
immigration;border security
ron desantis
Ron DeSantis announced on May 24, 2023 that he is running for president in the Republican primary. DeSantis won the race for Florida governor in 2018 and 2022. DeSantis was first elected to Congress in 2012 and resigned in September 2018 to focus on his campaign. He represented Florida's 6th Congressional District whic...
florida
2
10
9
13
14
2
a radio interview
As related bills moved through Congress, Trump went back and forth on his support for a bill that would provide a path to citizenship for DACA beneficiaries. At the time, think tanks estimated that 420,000 to 1.25 million people would have been eligible for citizenship under that proposal. DeSantis’ statement is accura...
1
donald trump "wanted to amnesty 2 million illegal aliens in 2018 when he was president.
as related bills moved through congress, trump went back and forth on his support for a bill that would provide a path to citizenship for daca beneficiaries. at the time, think tanks estimated that 420,000 to 1.25 million people would have been eligible for citizenship under that proposal. desantis statement is accurat...
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21,114
3
Wladimir Klitschko has auctioned off his 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games gold medal to raise money for the children of Ukraine.
March 14, 2022
foreign policy;sports;facebook fact-checks;ukraine;russia
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
null
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
A Facebook post said, "Wladimir Klitschko has auctioned off his 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games gold medal to raise money for the children of Ukraine." Klitschko auctioned off the Olympic gold medal he earned at the 1996 games in Atlanta, as the Facebook post described. But he did so in 2012, not amid Russia’s 2022 invasion...
1
wladimir klitschko has auctioned off his 1996 atlanta olympic games gold medal to raise money for the children of ukraine.
a facebook post said, "wladimir klitschko has auctioned off his 1996 atlanta olympic games gold medal to raise money for the children of ukraine." klitschko auctioned off the olympic gold medal he earned at the 1996 games in atlanta, as the facebook post described. but he did so in 2012, not amid russias 2022 invasion ...
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6,065
4
Says U.S. Senate rival Eric Hovde "refused to pay his property taxes until he was taken to court.
August 3, 2012
city government;government regulation;message machine 2012;taxes
tommy thompson
Tommy Thompson, a Republican, was a 2012 candidate for the U.S. Senate from Wisconsin. He served as governor of Wisconsin from 1987 until 2001, when he left office to become President George W. Bush's secretary of health and human services. He previously spent 20 years in the Wisconsin Assembly. Thompson briefly ran fo...
wisconsin
3
5
2
6
8
3
a TV ad
I’ve paid every tax my whole life." Our rating Thompson stated: "Hovde refused to pay his property taxes until he was taken to court." Hovde’s firm didn’t refuse to pay property taxes, per se. But it did refuse to pay -- until losing a ruling in court -- penalties that were assessed for having the benefit of paying low...
1
says u.s. senate rival eric hovde "refused to pay his property taxes until he was taken to court.
ive paid every tax my whole life." our rating thompson stated "hovde refused to pay his property taxes until he was taken to court." hovdes firm didnt refuse to pay property taxes, per se. but it did refuse to pay until losing a ruling in court penalties that were assessed for having the benefit of paying lower taxes...
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10,623
2
There's a tremendous other number of public officials who have done the same thing" as Hillary Clinton with a private email server.
August 12, 2015
technology;transparency;punditfact
howard dean
Howard Dean is the former chairman of the Democratic National Committee. He was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2004, and was the longtime governor of Vermont before that.
null
1
2
1
1
5
0
an interview on "Morning Joe"
In the context of discussing Hillary Clinton’s private email server for handling government business, Dean said, "I used to do that as governor, and I know there’s a tremendous other number of public officials who have done the same thing." It’s possible that Dean was trying to say that many public officials have used ...
0
there's a tremendous other number of public officials who have done the same thing" as hillary clinton with a private email server.
in the context of discussing hillary clintons private email server for handling government business, dean said, "i used to do that as governor, and i know theres a tremendous other number of public officials who have done the same thing." its possible that dean was trying to say that many public officials have used pri...
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14,756
4
Says Donald Trump's executive order "doesn't address the over 2,000 children who are already separated from their parents, and it doesn't change the fact that we would be jailing children with their families.
June 21, 2018
immigration;children;criminal justice;families;legal issues
tammy baldwin
Tammy Baldwin was elected to the U.S. Senate on Nov. 6, 2012. She represented Wisconsin’s Second Congressional District from January 1999 to January 2013. She served as a member of the Wisconsin Assembly from January 1993 to January 1999. She was a Dane County supervisor from 1986 to 1994 and briefly served on the Madi...
wisconsin
10
14
15
12
7
0
an interview
Federal officials in charge of reunification said after the order they "are awaiting further guidance" on how to proceed. But in fact the order does not address reunifying the 2,300 children with their parents, which is seen as a complicated process. The order also says, as Baldwin claims, that families entering the co...
1
says donald trump's executive order "doesn't address the over 2,000 children who are already separated from their parents, and it doesn't change the fact that we would be jailing children with their families.
federal officials in charge of reunification said after the order they "are awaiting further guidance" on how to proceed. but in fact the order does not address reunifying the 2,300 children with their parents, which is seen as a complicated process. the order also says, as baldwin claims, that families entering the co...
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12,382
3
Tim Kaine hiked tuition as governor, but now claims to champion affordability.
September 12, 2016
education;state budget
republican national committee
The Republican National Committee is the national arm of the Republican Party.
virginia
4
5
12
9
8
2
a blog post
The RNC says, "Tim Kaine hiked tuition as governor, but now claims to champion affordability." As the Democratic vice presidential nominee, Kaine clearly is taking on college affordability by advocating debt-free college for everyone and tuition-free education for in-state students from families making less than $125,0...
1
tim kaine hiked tuition as governor, but now claims to champion affordability.
the rnc says, "tim kaine hiked tuition as governor, but now claims to champion affordability." as the democratic vice presidential nominee, kaine clearly is taking on college affordability by advocating debtfree college for everyone and tuitionfree education for instate students from families making less than 125,000 a...
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1
This is not a mosque. It's a cultural center that has a prayer area.
August 22, 2010
religion;this week - abc news
al hunt
Al Hunt is the executive editor for Washington for Bloomberg News.
national
1
0
0
0
1
0
ABC's "This Week"
It may be a "small portion" of the overall project, but it is a part. And so when Hunt said, "This is not a mosque. It's a cultural center that has a prayer area," that's not accurate either. It's a cultural center that includes a mosque. And so we rate Hunt's comment .
0
this is not a mosque. it's a cultural center that has a prayer area.
it may be a "small portion" of the overall project, but it is a part. and so when hunt said, "this is not a mosque. it's a cultural center that has a prayer area," that's not accurate either. it's a cultural center that includes a mosque. and so we rate hunt's comment .
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910
0
When one person sneezes, it goes all the way through the aircraft.
April 30, 2009
health care;transportation
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
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an interview on "The Today Show"
If Biden had said people should be careful about touching contaminated surfaces, that would have been one thing. But his statement was "When one person sneezes, it goes all the way through the aircraft." That's just . And he made the statement in the context of a highly sensitive public health matter where it's importa...
0
when one person sneezes, it goes all the way through the aircraft.
if biden had said people should be careful about touching contaminated surfaces, that would have been one thing. but his statement was "when one person sneezes, it goes all the way through the aircraft." that's just . and he made the statement in the context of a highly sensitive public health matter where it's importa...
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4,162
5
Rooting for the Red Sox is like rooting for the drug companies.
August 4, 2011
baseball
sherrod brown
Sherrod Brown is a Democratic U.S. Senator representing Ohio. He won his first elected office to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1974. He later served as Ohio secretary of state and was elected to Congress in 1992. He first joined the U.S. Senate in 2007.
ohio
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an appearance on MSNBC
While the intangibles of baseball make proving it difficult, if not impossible, it is that the on-field success of the Red Sox has tracked their off-field prosperity. And it is that the team's salary ranking -- No. 3 -- gives it about the same relative position in baseball that drug companies occupy in industry. Brow...
1
rooting for the red sox is like rooting for the drug companies.
while the intangibles of baseball make proving it difficult, if not impossible, it is that the onfield success of the red sox has tracked their offfield prosperity. and it is that the team's salary ranking no. 3 gives it about the same relative position in baseball that drug companies occupy in industry. brown chec...
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19,951
2
Fauci says there will be 'two Americas': One for vaccinated, one for unvaccinated.
June 30, 2021
public health;facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
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an Instagram post
An Instagram post said, "Fauci says there will be ‘two Americas’: One for vaccinated; one for unvaccinated." The post shows a screenshot of a tweet and is based on comments Fauci made in an interview with CNN. But the full context shows that Fauci was answering a question about state vaccination disparities, and predic...
0
fauci says there will be 'two americas' one for vaccinated, one for unvaccinated.
an instagram post said, "fauci says there will be two americas one for vaccinated one for unvaccinated." the post shows a screenshot of a tweet and is based on comments fauci made in an interview with cnn. but the full context shows that fauci was answering a question about state vaccination disparities, and predicting...
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21,316
0
A consent decree approved by Gov. Brian Kemp "invalidated all voter ID law" and "allowed fraudulent ballots to be accepted" in the 2020 race.
April 24, 2022
national;elections
david perdue
David Perdue is running in the 2022 Republican primary for governor of Georgia. He was a U.S. Senator from January 2015 to January 2021. He has been the CEO of several businesses and is the cousin of former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue.
georgia
0
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5
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a debate
Perdue said that a consent decree approved by Kemp "invalidated all voter ID law" and "allowed fraudulent ballots to be accepted into the race." Perdue’s statements are rife with inaccuracies.  There was no consent decree, which would have been overseen by a judge. Instead, there was a settlement agreement involving st...
0
a consent decree approved by gov. brian kemp "invalidated all voter id law" and "allowed fraudulent ballots to be accepted" in the 2020 race.
perdue said that a consent decree approved by kemp "invalidated all voter id law" and "allowed fraudulent ballots to be accepted into the race." perdues statements are rife with inaccuracies.  there was no consent decree, which would have been overseen by a judge. instead, there was a settlement agreement involving sta...
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6,313
5
Forty-seven percent of Americans pay no income tax.
May 17, 2012
taxes
mitt romney
Mitt Romney is a U.S. senator from Utah. He ran for president in 2012 as the Republican nominee, losing to incumbent President Barack Obama. Prior to that, Romney served one term as governor of Massachusetts, elected to the post in 2002. He was born in 1947 in Michigan, where his father was governor from 1963 to 1969. ...
national
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remarks at a campaign fundraiser
Romney said at the fundraising event that "47 percent of Americans pay no income tax." He didn’t specify federal income tax, and many states do levy their own income taxes. But since Romney was referring to a sector of the entire American population, we think it’s clear he was talking about federal taxes. Research by t...
1
fortyseven percent of americans pay no income tax.
romney said at the fundraising event that "47 percent of americans pay no income tax." he didnt specify federal income tax, and many states do levy their own income taxes. but since romney was referring to a sector of the entire american population, we think its clear he was talking about federal taxes. research by the...
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920
5
Senators who have accepted millions in campaign contributions from the financial industry voted against allowing bankruptcy judges to modify home mortgages.
May 8, 2009
bankruptcy;elections;housing
moveon.org
MoveOn.org is a left-leaning political advocacy group. It endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination.
national
5
0
3
2
4
0
a Web ad
Those senators included: Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont.; Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo.; Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va.; Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D.; and Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont. Getting back to the ads, MoveOn says the senators voted with Wall Street and the banks after accepting campaign contributions from them. We can't say if the...
1
senators who have accepted millions in campaign contributions from the financial industry voted against allowing bankruptcy judges to modify home mortgages.
those senators included sen. max baucus, dmont. sen. michael bennet, dcolo. sen. robert byrd, dw.va. sen. byron dorgan, dn.d. and sen. jon tester, dmont. getting back to the ads, moveon says the senators voted with wall street and the banks after accepting campaign contributions from them. we can't say if there is a ca...
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12,263
2
One third of all federal prisoners today are illegal immigrants.
July 19, 2016
immigration;criminal justice;crime
lamar smith
Lamar Smith is a Republican congressman from a San Antonio-based district in Texas. He became chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in January 2011.
texas
4
3
2
2
5
0
remarks to the Texas delegation to the Republican National Convention
Smith told his fellow Texans: "One third of all federal prisoners today are illegal immigrants." Not so. Rather, this figure ties to the 37 percent share of individuals sentenced to prison in fiscal 2014 who weren’t legally living in the country--and there doesn't appear to be a more recent breakdown. More to the point...
0
one third of all federal prisoners today are illegal immigrants.
smith told his fellow texans "one third of all federal prisoners today are illegal immigrants." not so. rather, this figure ties to the 37 percent share of individuals sentenced to prison in fiscal 2014 who werent legally living in the countryand there doesn't appear to be a more recent breakdown. more to the point, th...
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1
Says certain states are banning the sale of alcohol.
March 30, 2020
alcohol;facebook fact-checks;illinois;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
california
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a Facebook post
People in Pennsylvania can still buy alcohol, however. One distillery is selling bottles from a drive-thru and shipping to folks’ front doors. Another shop is selling vodka and whiskey for curbside pickup. California, meanwhile, is among the states to loosen alcohol rules for restaurants , allowing them to sell beer, w...
0
says certain states are banning the sale of alcohol.
people in pennsylvania can still buy alcohol, however. one distillery is selling bottles from a drivethru and shipping to folks front doors. another shop is selling vodka and whiskey for curbside pickup. california, meanwhile, is among the states to loosen alcohol rules for restaurants , allowing them to sell beer, win...
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4
For the last decade, funding in the health and human services budget has grown at twice the rate as other parts of the budget, and I think that context is important.
February 15, 2011
state budget
joe negron
Sen. Joe Negron, a Stuart Republican, represents Florida Senate District 28 which includes portions of Palm Beach, Martin, Indian River, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties.
florida
0
1
1
0
0
0
a Health and Human Services Appropriations committee meeting
And Scott proposes to keep human services spending at almost the same level as this year. So if Negron had included the budget forecast in his statement, it would have easily been no matter which method we used for comparison. But Negron's comment was that "for the last decade, funding in the health and human services...
1
for the last decade, funding in the health and human services budget has grown at twice the rate as other parts of the budget, and i think that context is important.
and scott proposes to keep human services spending at almost the same level as this year. so if negron had included the budget forecast in his statement, it would have easily been no matter which method we used for comparison. but negron's comment was that "for the last decade, funding in the health and human services...
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2,389
4
Says "the Texas unemployment rate has even grown more than the nation's as a whole.
October 5, 2010
economy;states;stimulus;workers
back to basics
Back to Basics is a political action committee that aims to "shed light on who are politicians are working for — themselves and their pals instead of hardworking Texas families," according to the group's website.
texas
0
1
1
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a newspaper ad
(December 2000 was when Perry entered the governor's office, and January 2007 was the beginning of his current term.) When we asked Walker why Back to Basics started its time period of comparison with the month of Perry's letter to Obama, he told us that the group is "trying to draw attention to the fact that Perry too...
1
says "the texas unemployment rate has even grown more than the nation's as a whole.
december 2000 was when perry entered the governor's office, and january 2007 was the beginning of his current term. when we asked walker why back to basics started its time period of comparison with the month of perry's letter to obama, he told us that the group is "trying to draw attention to the fact that perry took ...
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2,750
4
Barack Obama's health care bill is nothing new. Mitt Romney signed one just like it four years before.
November 12, 2010
health care
howard dean
Howard Dean is the former chairman of the Democratic National Committee. He was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2004, and was the longtime governor of Vermont before that.
texas
1
2
1
1
5
0
a KLRU interview
(Being that Medicare is a federal program, the Massachusetts plan does not address it.) Both plans are financed in part by revenue generated from the individual and employer mandates. But the Massachusetts plan's financing is heavily dependent on leveraging federal matching funds, while the federal plan taps cost savin...
1
barack obama's health care bill is nothing new. mitt romney signed one just like it four years before.
being that medicare is a federal program, the massachusetts plan does not address it. both plans are financed in part by revenue generated from the individual and employer mandates. but the massachusetts plan's financing is heavily dependent on leveraging federal matching funds, while the federal plan taps cost savings...
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3
U.S. households are on track to spend $19 billion more on energy by 2030.
October 28, 2021
energy
roger williams
Roger Williams won election to represent the newly created Congressional District 25 in 2012. He is a former Texas secretary of state, the state's chief elections officer. He was appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001 as chairman of the Republican National Finance Committee’s Eagles fundraising program and also ...
texas
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a speech
Williams said, "U.S. households are on track to spend $19 billion more on energy by 2030" because of Biden energy policies. The figure was specific to banning all new leasing and development for oil and gas operations on federal lands and waters. A ban of that scale did not go into effect; only new leasing was banned. ...
1
u.s. households are on track to spend 19 billion more on energy by 2030.
williams said, "u.s. households are on track to spend 19 billion more on energy by 2030" because of biden energy policies. the figure was specific to banning all new leasing and development for oil and gas operations on federal lands and waters. a ban of that scale did not go into effect only new leasing was banned. an...
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1
H.R. 1 would "prevent removal of ineligible voters from registration rolls.
March 3, 2021
congress;elections
elise stefanik
Elise Stefanik is a Republican member of Congress representing New York's 21st Congressional District. She was first elected in 2014.
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0
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a tweet
Stefanik said H.R. 1 will "prevent removal of ineligible voters from registration rolls." No section of the bill prevents an election official from removing an ineligible person on the voting rolls. One section of H.R. 1 details rules that states must follow for removing ineligible voters, including that it must notify...
0
h.r. 1 would "prevent removal of ineligible voters from registration rolls.
stefanik said h.r. 1 will "prevent removal of ineligible voters from registration rolls." no section of the bill prevents an election official from removing an ineligible person on the voting rolls. one section of h.r. 1 details rules that states must follow for removing ineligible voters, including that it must notify...
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1
Barack Obama has "pledged to reduce the size of the military.
August 1, 2008
military
jerome r. corsi
Jerome R. Corsi is the author of The Obama Nation: Leftist Politics and the Cult of Personality. He is a senior staff writer for the conservative news Web site WorldNetDaily.com. In 2004, he co-authored a book attacking Democratic nominee John Kerry, Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out Against John Kerry.
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his book <i>The Obama Nation</i>.
"Increasing our end strength will help units retrain and re-equip properly between deployments and decrease the strain on military families." The policy also discusses building up "special operations forces, civil affairs, information operations, and other units and capabilities that remain in chronic short supply." Co...
0
barack obama has "pledged to reduce the size of the military.
"increasing our end strength will help units retrain and reequip properly between deployments and decrease the strain on military families." the policy also discusses building up "special operations forces, civil affairs, information operations, and other units and capabilities that remain in chronic short supply." cor...
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1
Says carpet bombing means bombing "not a city, but the location of the troops," with "embedded special forces to direct the air power.
December 15, 2015
corrections and updates;history;military;terrorism
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...
national
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Las Vegas
Cruz defined his desired approach for fighting ISIS -- "carpet bombing" -- as bombing "not a city, but the location of the troops," with "embedded special forces to direct the air power." Since the defining characteristic of carpet bombing is the dropping of bombs indiscriminately, Cruz’s definition is essentially the ...
0
says carpet bombing means bombing "not a city, but the location of the troops," with "embedded special forces to direct the air power.
cruz defined his desired approach for fighting isis "carpet bombing" as bombing "not a city, but the location of the troops," with "embedded special forces to direct the air power." since the defining characteristic of carpet bombing is the dropping of bombs indiscriminately, cruzs definition is essentially the oppos...
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1
The job [of correctional officer] lowers your life expectancy . . . Metropolitan did a study in, I believe it was 1998, and the life expectancy was 58.
October 27, 2011
crime;pensions;retirement;unions;workers
david mellon
David Mellon is President of the Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers, which represents 1,300 correctional officers, stewards, inmate industries’ supervisors, office personnel, and medical and social work professionals at the Adult Correctional Institutions in Cranston.
rhode island
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0
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testimony at a state pension hearing
We don't doubt that working as a correctional officer is hazardous and stressful, and we can understand how the funerals Mellon is attending could give him the impression that his coworkers are dying prematurely. But the hard cited to back up such claims turns out to be unreliable, ethereal or contradicts his testimon...
0
the job of correctional officer lowers your life expectancy . . . metropolitan did a study in, i believe it was 1998, and the life expectancy was 58.
we don't doubt that working as a correctional officer is hazardous and stressful, and we can understand how the funerals mellon is attending could give him the impression that his coworkers are dying prematurely. but the hard cited to back up such claims turns out to be unreliable, ethereal or contradicts his testimon...
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0
They've planned this" COVID-19 "pandemic all along!
July 8, 2021
public health;facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
How the pandemic started We and other fact-checkers have repeatedly debunked conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 pandemic having been planned .  Scientists who have studied the coronavirus have generally concluded that it resembles naturally occurring viruses. They have considered the possibility that the virus som...
0
they've planned this" covid19 "pandemic all along!
how the pandemic started we and other factcheckers have repeatedly debunked conspiracy theories about the covid19 pandemic having been planned .  scientists who have studied the coronavirus have generally concluded that it resembles naturally occurring viruses. they have considered the possibility that the virus someh...
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4
The number of people who just got their voting rights restored in Florida is greater than the populations of Wyoming, Vermont, Alaska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Delaware, Rhode Island, Montana, Maine and New Hampshire.
November 7, 2018
criminal justice;elections
scott galloway
Scott Galloway is a Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern School of Business.
florida
0
1
0
0
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a tweet
Galloway tweeted that "the number of people who just got their voting rights restored in Florida is greater than the populations of Wyoming, Vermont, Alaska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Delaware, Rhode Island, Montana, Maine and New Hampshire." The populations of the states Galloway cited range from about 579,000 to 1....
1
the number of people who just got their voting rights restored in florida is greater than the populations of wyoming, vermont, alaska, north dakota, south dakota, delaware, rhode island, montana, maine and new hampshire.
galloway tweeted that "the number of people who just got their voting rights restored in florida is greater than the populations of wyoming, vermont, alaska, north dakota, south dakota, delaware, rhode island, montana, maine and new hampshire." the populations of the states galloway cited range from about 579,000 to 1....
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1
Images show a great white shark on the beach in North Carolina.
March 28, 2023
animals;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
north carolina
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a Facebook post
Ocearch, which tags and tracks great white sharks, tagged a great white in 2020 that it named Breton and found him again surfacing off the Outer Banks on March 25 and March 28.  Breton is a 13-foot, 1,400-pound male, according to the group. Great white sharks, which inspired the shark in the "Jaws" movies, are found i...
0
images show a great white shark on the beach in north carolina.
ocearch, which tags and tracks great white sharks, tagged a great white in 2020 that it named breton and found him again surfacing off the outer banks on march 25 and march 28.  breton is a 13foot, 1,400pound male, according to the group. great white sharks, which inspired the shark in the "jaws" movies, are found in ...
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1
Video shows Mitch McConnell saying Nancy Pelosi "should be jailed!
August 16, 2022
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
null
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50
108
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a Facebook post
The video features two clips of McConnell, and in neither does he suggest that Pelosi — or anyone — should be jailed.  In the first clip, from March 2019, McConnell, R-Ky., urged the House to pass legislation related to the Middle East. In the second, from February 2021, McConnell criticized Pelosi, D-Calif., and desc...
0
video shows mitch mcconnell saying nancy pelosi "should be jailed!
the video features two clips of mcconnell, and in neither does he suggest that pelosi  or anyone  should be jailed.  in the first clip, from march 2019, mcconnell, rky., urged the house to pass legislation related to the middle east. in the second, from february 2021, mcconnell criticized pelosi, dcalif., and describe...
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4
15 years ago, cancer drugs cost an average of $10,000 a year. Now it's $10,000 a month.
October 2, 2015
health care;punditfact
bill maher
Bill Maher is a comedian and host of HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. He also works as a comedian and actor.
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an episode of HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher"
Maher said, "15 years ago, cancer drugs cost an average of $10,000 a year. Now it’s $10,000 a month." The average annual cost of a drug isn’t easy to calculate, given the way cancer drugs are scheduled; many drugs aren’t used every month for an entire year. So the first half of the statement is hard to verify, though w...
1
15 years ago, cancer drugs cost an average of 10,000 a year. now it's 10,000 a month.
maher said, "15 years ago, cancer drugs cost an average of 10,000 a year. now its 10,000 a month." the average annual cost of a drug isnt easy to calculate, given the way cancer drugs are scheduled many drugs arent used every month for an entire year. so the first half of the statement is hard to verify, though we did ...
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2
Pam Bondi told a group of lobbyists she'll side with corporate special interests as attorney general.
October 8, 2010
candidate biography;message machine 2010
dan gelber
Dan Gelber is a former Florida state Senator representing Miami Beach. He campaigned to be Florida Attorney General and was defeated on Nov. 2, 2010.
florida
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3
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a TV campaign ad
So back to the question. Did Bondi "tell a group of lobbyists that she’ll side with corporate special interests?" She describes herself as pro-business, and she did tell a group of lobbyists, business owners and fundraisers from AIF and the Florida Chamber of Commerce that she sided with their stance against public uni...
0
pam bondi told a group of lobbyists she'll side with corporate special interests as attorney general.
so back to the question. did bondi "tell a group of lobbyists that shell side with corporate special interests?" she describes herself as probusiness, and she did tell a group of lobbyists, business owners and fundraisers from aif and the florida chamber of commerce that she sided with their stance against public union...
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1
Says Houston National Cemetery is preventing Christian prayers from being said at military funerals.
July 11, 2013
military;religion
foramerica
According to its website, ForAmerica is a nonprofit group advocating personal freedom, personal responsibility, a commitment to Judeo-Christian values, a strong national defense and limited government.
texas
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0
0
1
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a Facebook post
ForAmerica said the Houston National Cemetery "is preventing" Christian prayer at military funerals. The group based its on recent online references to a congressman’s in July 2011. We found no current restrictions or even proof that anyone was stopped from saying a Christian prayer in the past. To the contrary, volu...
0
says houston national cemetery is preventing christian prayers from being said at military funerals.
foramerica said the houston national cemetery "is preventing" christian prayer at military funerals. the group based its on recent online references to a congressmans in july 2011. we found no current restrictions or even proof that anyone was stopped from saying a christian prayer in the past. to the contrary, volun...
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0
Then-Vice President Mike Pence "seized power" from President Donald Trump and undertook "a coup" when he called on federal agencies to stop the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
July 28, 2022
congress;jan. 6;arizona
mark finchem
Mark Finchem was elected in 2015 as a state representative. He is running as a Republican for Arizona Secretary of State in 2022.  
national
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Finchem said Pence "seized power" from Trump and undertook "a coup" when he called on federal agencies for assistance on Jan. 6. Pence spoke with military or security leaders on Jan. 6 to get help securing the Capitol. As vice president of the United States, president of the U.S. Senate and a member of the National Sec...
0
thenvice president mike pence "seized power" from president donald trump and undertook "a coup" when he called on federal agencies to stop the jan. 6 capitol riot.
finchem said pence "seized power" from trump and undertook "a coup" when he called on federal agencies for assistance on jan. 6. pence spoke with military or security leaders on jan. 6 to get help securing the capitol. as vice president of the united states, president of the u.s. senate and a member of the national sec...
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Monticello power plant just outside of Pittsburg TX has been closed since 2018 because of renewable energy.
February 17, 2021
energy;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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"  Our ruling  The image that’s being shared on social media claims that the Monticello power plant closed because of renewable energy.  Renewable energy contributed to the plant’s demise but so did other factors. Namely: cheap natural gas.  The statement contains an element of but ignores critical facts that would ...
0
monticello power plant just outside of pittsburg tx has been closed since 2018 because of renewable energy.
"  our ruling  the image thats being shared on social media claims that the monticello power plant closed because of renewable energy.  renewable energy contributed to the plants demise but so did other factors. namely cheap natural gas.  the statement contains an element of but ignores critical facts that would giv...
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Says Sara Gideon's husband's law firm "took up to $2 million" from the same federal program she "falsely" attacked Susan Collins over.
August 1, 2020
campaign finance;federal budget;coronavirus
susan collins
Susan Collins is a Republican U.S. Senator representing Maine.
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a campaign ad
Collins claimed that Gideon’s husband’s law firm "took up to $2 million" from the same federal program she "falsely" attacked Susan Collins over. The law firm where Gideon’s husband is a partner did take a loan through the federal Payment Protection Program program that could be as large as $2 million. With fewer than ...
1
says sara gideon's husband's law firm "took up to 2 million" from the same federal program she "falsely" attacked susan collins over.
collins claimed that gideons husbands law firm "took up to 2 million" from the same federal program she "falsely" attacked susan collins over. the law firm where gideons husband is a partner did take a loan through the federal payment protection program program that could be as large as 2 million. with fewer than 500 e...
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1
The "most realistic estimates" for jobs created by Keystone XL are "maybe 2,000 jobs during the construction of the pipeline.
July 27, 2013
environment;climate change;energy;jobs
barack obama
Barack Obama is the former president of the United States. Obama also served as a U.S. senator from Illinois. He was born in 1961 in Hawaii, where his parents met as students at the University of Hawaii. Obama's father is from Kenya and his mother is from Kansas. He graduated from Columbia University and received his l...
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an interview with the 'New York Times'
Obama said the Keystone XL pipeline might produce about 2,000 jobs during construction, based on the most reliable estimates. The White House provided no supporting and the administration’s own State Department predicted that while the pipeline would produce few permanent jobs, the construction process itself would cr...
0
the "most realistic estimates" for jobs created by keystone xl are "maybe 2,000 jobs during the construction of the pipeline.
obama said the keystone xl pipeline might produce about 2,000 jobs during construction, based on the most reliable estimates. the white house provided no supporting and the administrations own state department predicted that while the pipeline would produce few permanent jobs, the construction process itself would cre...
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4
Says Thom Tillis "refuses to say what we should do to combat ISIS.
October 3, 2014
military;terrorism
kay hagan
Kay Hagan served one term as a Democrat representing North Carolina in the U.S Senate.
national
0
2
1
1
0
0
a news release
Hagan said Tillis "refuses to say what we should do to combat ISIS." We reviewed Tillis’ public statements on the issue and found that he has provided few specifics. The majority of his remarks do not indicate what action he would take to respond to the ISIS threat. The most specific thing he’s said is that he supporte...
1
says thom tillis "refuses to say what we should do to combat isis.
hagan said tillis "refuses to say what we should do to combat isis." we reviewed tillis public statements on the issue and found that he has provided few specifics. the majority of his remarks do not indicate what action he would take to respond to the isis threat. the most specific thing hes said is that he supported ...
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13,592
1
America has more people employed as tax preparers (1.2 million) than as police and firefighters.
July 12, 2017
taxes;punditfact
george will
George Will is a conservative columnist syndicated by the Washington Post.
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10
5
3
7
7
1
a column
Will isn't the only person to make this . A May 13, 2017, Economist article also included the outdated information. Our rating Will said that the number of tax preparers outnumbered the number of firefighters and police officers in the United States, but he was looking at outdated data. When we looked at the most recen...
0
america has more people employed as tax preparers 1.2 million than as police and firefighters.
will isn't the only person to make this . a may 13, 2017, economist article also included the outdated information. our rating will said that the number of tax preparers outnumbered the number of firefighters and police officers in the united states, but he was looking at outdated data. when we looked at the most recen...
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3
Coca-Cola's CEO "said he finds it easier to do work in China than in the United States.
September 30, 2011
government regulation;taxes
rick perry
Rick Perry is the U.S. Energy Secretary and was governor of Texas from late December 2000 through 2014. He was re-elected in 2002, 2006 and 2010. He unsucessfully ran for president in 2012 and 2016.
georgia
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a speech
Coca-Cola officials have not disputed the article’s content. We believe Perry’s statement is partially accurate, but omits some details. Kent said it is easier "in many respects" to do business in China. He also blamed political gridlock in the United States, not just "bureaucratic red tape." Our rating: .
1
cocacola's ceo "said he finds it easier to do work in china than in the united states.
cocacola officials have not disputed the articles content. we believe perrys statement is partially accurate, but omits some details. kent said it is easier "in many respects" to do business in china. he also blamed political gridlock in the united states, not just "bureaucratic red tape." our rating .
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6,767
1
[T]he Georgia Dome has returned $10 billion in economic impact to the state of Georgia.
December 11, 2012
economy;tourism
zell miller
Zell Miller was governor of Georgia from 1991 to 1999. He served in the U.S. Senate from 2001 through 2004.
georgia
0
2
0
0
1
0
an op-ed
And Miller has a point that the Georgia Dome has returned billions in economic impact. But not $10 billion as he wrote. The numbers were flawed. And they were broadcast to a sizable audience via an op-ed column. We rate Miller’s .
0
the georgia dome has returned 10 billion in economic impact to the state of georgia.
and miller has a point that the georgia dome has returned billions in economic impact. but not 10 billion as he wrote. the numbers were flawed. and they were broadcast to a sizable audience via an oped column. we rate millers .
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1
Says Kamala Harris said, "The American people aren't equipped to make these decisions for themselves.
October 9, 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...
null
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13
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a Facebook post
He was arguing that he and the president trust Americans to make the best choices for themselves while Harris and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden want to mandate how people must respond to the coronavirus pandemic. But the post’s attack on Harris is a misfire. She didn’t say "American people aren’t equipped" ...
0
says kamala harris said, "the american people aren't equipped to make these decisions for themselves.
he was arguing that he and the president trust americans to make the best choices for themselves while harris and democratic presidential nominee joe biden want to mandate how people must respond to the coronavirus pandemic. but the posts attack on harris is a misfire. she didnt say "american people arent equipped" to ...
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6,937
0
Except for Virginia, "the other 49 states keep raising their gas tax.
January 15, 2013
states;transportation;taxes
richard saslaw
Richard L. Saslaw, D-35th, joined the Virginia Senate in 1980. The district is composed of portions of Fairfaix, Alexandria and Falls Church. He previously served in the House of Delegates beginning in 1976. Saslaw has been the Democratic leader of the Senate since 1996, currently as minority leader. He sits on the Rul...
virginia
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0
0
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a news conference
Saslaw said the 49 other states keep raising their gas tax. Twenty-five states have not raised their gas tax in a decade or more, and 14 of those states -- including Virginia -- have gone at least two decades without an increase. Saslaw offers no proof for his and acknowledges he may have misspoken. His statement is ,...
0
except for virginia, "the other 49 states keep raising their gas tax.
saslaw said the 49 other states keep raising their gas tax. twentyfive states have not raised their gas tax in a decade or more, and 14 of those states including virginia have gone at least two decades without an increase. saslaw offers no proof for his and acknowledges he may have misspoken. his statement is , with...
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4
Canada charges the U.S. a 270% tariff on Dairy Products! They didn't tell you that, did they? Not fair to our farmers!
June 8, 2018
agriculture;foreign policy;trade
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
national
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360
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a tweet
Not fair to our farmers!" That number is a reasonable estimate of Canada’s dairy tariffs, which are high by any standard. That said, the United States has recently run a sizable trade surplus with Canada in dairy products, driven by a strong business in a milk product that was unaffected by the high tariffs. Trump also...
1
canada charges the u.s. a 270 tariff on dairy products! they didn't tell you that, did they? not fair to our farmers!
not fair to our farmers!" that number is a reasonable estimate of canadas dairy tariffs, which are high by any standard. that said, the united states has recently run a sizable trade surplus with canada in dairy products, driven by a strong business in a milk product that was unaffected by the high tariffs. trump also ...
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15,956
0
Says "combined doses of vaccines" have never been tested.
April 15, 2019
fake news;public health;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
A post on Facebook claims that "combined doses of vaccines" have never been tested. The testing of vaccines, both singularly administered and given in conjunction with other vaccines, is a well-documented, years-long process that is critical for vaccine approval across the world. We rate this post !
0
says "combined doses of vaccines" have never been tested.
a post on facebook claims that "combined doses of vaccines" have never been tested. the testing of vaccines, both singularly administered and given in conjunction with other vaccines, is a welldocumented, yearslong process that is critical for vaccine approval across the world. we rate this post !
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4
Federal spending on entitlements "is projected to consume all revenue by 2045.
February 11, 2013
federal budget;health care;medicaid;medicare;social security
josh mandel
Josh Mandel, a Republican from Lyndhurst, is a Marine veteran who served two tours in Iraq. He served as Ohio treasurer from 2011 to 2019.  Before that, he was a state representative from the 17th Ohio House District. He unsuccessfully challenged Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown in the 2012 US Senate race. Mandel is ...
ohio
5
5
3
5
6
7
a letter to Ohio lawmakers
The CBO cites the need, too. The political parties just disagree on how much of each is needed. This additional information about the CBO figures is helpful in fully understanding Mandel’s . Yet his language was clear: He was citing projections, not certainty. When a is accurate but needs additional information to be ...
1
federal spending on entitlements "is projected to consume all revenue by 2045.
the cbo cites the need, too. the political parties just disagree on how much of each is needed. this additional information about the cbo figures is helpful in fully understanding mandels . yet his language was clear he was citing projections, not certainty. when a is accurate but needs additional information to be fu...
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1
Actor Mark Wahlberg said "Hollywood pedophiles have 'nowhere left to hide.'
July 14, 2023
facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
null
4
13
35
53
711
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an Instagram post
We found no to support these quotes or claims. The photo in the post is authentic, but it shows Wahlberg in Chicago in 2017, when he joined a press conference at the Archdiocese of Chicago headquarters "to help the church’s renewed effort to galvanize young adults toward their faith," the Chicago Sun-Times reported . ...
0
actor mark wahlberg said "hollywood pedophiles have 'nowhere left to hide.'
we found no to support these quotes or claims. the photo in the post is authentic, but it shows wahlberg in chicago in 2017, when he joined a press conference at the archdiocese of chicago headquarters "to help the churchs renewed effort to galvanize young adults toward their faith," the chicago suntimes reported .  ...
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685
3
When George Bush said we shouldn't investigate why the government's response to Hurricane Katrina was so incompetent, John McCain stood with him.
September 15, 2008
bush administration;natural disasters
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
St. Clair Shores, Mich
He supported the Homeland Security investigation. It may not have been the kind of investigation the Democrats wanted. It may not have had the independence Democrats wanted. But it was an investigation. And so we rate Biden's statement .  
1
when george bush said we shouldn't investigate why the government's response to hurricane katrina was so incompetent, john mccain stood with him.
he supported the homeland security investigation. it may not have been the kind of investigation the democrats wanted. it may not have had the independence democrats wanted. but it was an investigation. and so we rate biden's statement .
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10,134
0
Says President Ronald Reagan "had a month of job creation of 1 million.
April 5, 2015
jobs;punditfact
george will
George Will is a conservative columnist syndicated by the Washington Post.
null
10
5
3
7
7
1
an appearance on Fox News Sunday
Will said Reagan created 1 million jobs in one month. The reality is that the jobs created  by Reagan in 1983 were the result of a counting anomaly that started with a strike of telephone workers. The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics rightly discounted the spike when it first reported it in 1983, as did news reports....
0
says president ronald reagan "had a month of job creation of 1 million.
will said reagan created 1 million jobs in one month. the reality is that the jobs created  by reagan in 1983 were the result of a counting anomaly that started with a strike of telephone workers. the federal bureau of labor statistics rightly discounted the spike when it first reported it in 1983, as did news reports....
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9,965
1
Says award-winning Milwaukee Public Schools teacher Megan Sampson was laid off because Gov. Scott Walker cut state aid to education.
February 15, 2015
education;labor
gail collins
Gail Collins is a columnist with the New York Times. She previously served on the New York Times editorial board and as a columnist for the New York Daily News and Newsday.
wisconsin
1
3
1
2
1
0
a column
Our rating Collins said Gov. Scott Walker’s policies were to blame for Milwaukee Public Schools teacher Megan Sampson being laid off. But Sampson lost her job in June 2010, six months before Walker took office. We rate the . ------ More on Scott Walker For profiles and stories on Scott Walker and 2016 presidential pol...
0
says awardwinning milwaukee public schools teacher megan sampson was laid off because gov. scott walker cut state aid to education.
our rating collins said gov. scott walkers policies were to blame for milwaukee public schools teacher megan sampson being laid off. but sampson lost her job in june 2010, six months before walker took office. we rate the . more on scott walker for profiles and stories on scott walker and 2016 presidential politics, ...
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21,987
2
90% of (state Sen. Tom Barrett's) donors are from special interests
September 13, 2022
null
house majority pac
House Majority PAC is the biggest-spending Democratic super PAC operating in the House landscape.
michigan
0
2
2
2
0
0
an ad
Although it’s that nearly 90% of Barrett’s campaign funding as a state legislator has come from outside groups, the ad never makes that clear to the viewer, confusing the idea of the sum of the donations with the donors themselves. It also says both that Barrett’s donors "are" and "were" special interests, directly no...
0
90 of state sen. tom barrett's donors are from special interests
although its that nearly 90 of barretts campaign funding as a state legislator has come from outside groups, the ad never makes that clear to the viewer, confusing the idea of the sum of the donations with the donors themselves. it also says both that barretts donors "are" and "were" special interests, directly noting...
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8,465
3
Obamacare will mean 2.1 million fewer jobs by 2021.
February 17, 2014
health care
americans for prosperity georgia chapter
Americans for Prosperity's Georgia chapter is a conservative group advocates for limited government, free markets and fiscal and regulatory restraint.
georgia
0
1
2
0
0
0
an article
The CBO report did not say the health care law would result in a reduction of 2.5 million jobs. It specifically said "more than 2.5 million people are likely to reduce the amount of labor they choose to supply to some degree" and added that "many of them will not leave the labor force entirely." We believe that is an i...
1
obamacare will mean 2.1 million fewer jobs by 2021.
the cbo report did not say the health care law would result in a reduction of 2.5 million jobs. it specifically said "more than 2.5 million people are likely to reduce the amount of labor they choose to supply to some degree" and added that "many of them will not leave the labor force entirely." we believe that is an i...
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8,642
0
Says Michelle Obama waved "red communist flags" on her trip to China.
April 4, 2014
foreign policy;pop culture
chain email
Chain emails circulate on the Internet, usually anonymously, making a variety of political claims.
national
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5
9
11
44
107
a chain email
The chain email said Michelle Obama waved "red communist flags" on her trip to China. In reality, she didn’t wave the national flag of China or any other "communist" flag -- she was simply waving long red banners during a folk-dancing exhibition. We rate the .
0
says michelle obama waved "red communist flags" on her trip to china.
the chain email said michelle obama waved "red communist flags" on her trip to china. in reality, she didnt wave the national flag of china or any other "communist" flag she was simply waving long red banners during a folkdancing exhibition. we rate the .
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13,332
4
Poor people pay "in some cases, up to 25 percent of (their) income for water.
April 20, 2017
global news service;poverty;water
matt damon
Matt Damon is an actor and co-founder of Water.org, a group that promotes the expansion of clean water in the developing world.
null
0
1
1
0
0
0
a discussion with the president of the World Bank
Damon said that poor people sometimes pay as much as 25 percent of their income for water. A decade-old United Nations report said that the urban poor in Uganda were paying very nearly that much, about 22 percent of their wages. Damon’s co-founder of Water.org has seen people spending this much in his work in Honduras....
1
poor people pay "in some cases, up to 25 percent of their income for water.
damon said that poor people sometimes pay as much as 25 percent of their income for water. a decadeold united nations report said that the urban poor in uganda were paying very nearly that much, about 22 percent of their wages. damons cofounder of water.org has seen people spending this much in his work in honduras. mo...
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20,155
0
Image shows Harvard email terminating a student over social media accounts.
August 11, 2021
education;facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
null
4
13
35
53
711
331
a Facebook post
Kashuv posted screenshots on Twitter of his emails with Harvard’s admission office after the school revoked his admission. In one email , Harvard’s admissions office said it reserves the right to revoke admission from incoming students "if you engage or have engaged in behavior that brings into question your honesty, m...
0
image shows harvard email terminating a student over social media accounts.
kashuv posted screenshots on twitter of his emails with harvards admission office after the school revoked his admission. in one email , harvards admissions office said it reserves the right to revoke admission from incoming students "if you engage or have engaged in behavior that brings into question your honesty, mat...
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7,388
3
Fewer Democrats were on the Georgia general election ballot in 2012 than in more than 100 years.
April 24, 2013
elections
bryan long
Bryan Long is executive director of Better Georgia, an affiliate of the ProgressNow network. Long is a former reporter for the AJC and CNN.
georgia
0
0
1
0
0
0
a panel discussion
And there is a 42-year gap when information is not available. Long’s overall point that 2012 was a light year for Democrats is correct. But he overreaches when he tries to stretch those numbers back a century. A lot of context -- and years -- are missing from his statement. We rated his .
1
fewer democrats were on the georgia general election ballot in 2012 than in more than 100 years.
and there is a 42year gap when information is not available. longs overall point that 2012 was a light year for democrats is correct. but he overreaches when he tries to stretch those numbers back a century. a lot of context and years are missing from his statement. we rated his .
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5,083
1
The Republicans just voted last year to end Medicare.
February 8, 2012
medicare;retirement
steve rothman
Steven R. Rothman served as a Democratic congressman representing parts of northern New Jersey between January 1997 and January 2013. He left office after losing a primary election to Rep. Bill Pascrell.
new jersey
1
1
0
1
2
1
a speech on the House floor
In a speech on the House floor, Rothman repeated a that’s been debunked many times before: "The Republicans just voted last year to end Medicare." Republicans approved a dramatic restructuring of the Medicare program, but that plan would not "end Medicare." The program would remain in existence, and the proposed chang...
0
the republicans just voted last year to end medicare.
in a speech on the house floor, rothman repeated a thats been debunked many times before "the republicans just voted last year to end medicare." republicans approved a dramatic restructuring of the medicare program, but that plan would not "end medicare." the program would remain in existence, and the proposed changes...
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On average, each U.S. military working dog saves the lives of between 150 and 200 servicemen and women over the span of his career.
June 18, 2016
animals;military
rob wittman
Rob Wittman, a Republican, represents Virginia's first 1st Congressional District, which stretches from Newport News to some outlying Norther Virginia preincts. Wittman worked for 20 years at the Virginia Department of Health as an environmental health specialist and as field director for the Division of Shellfish San...
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Wittman said, "On average, each U.S. military working dog saves the lives of between 150 and 200 servicemen and women over the span of his career." This is a myth that’s been spread for years, often by organizations promoting the adoption of retired military dogs. Wittman says he picked up the figure from the American ...
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on average, each u.s. military working dog saves the lives of between 150 and 200 servicemen and women over the span of his career.
wittman said, "on average, each u.s. military working dog saves the lives of between 150 and 200 servicemen and women over the span of his career." this is a myth thats been spread for years, often by organizations promoting the adoption of retired military dogs. wittman says he picked up the figure from the american h...
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The Biden Department of Justice "would use the FBI to target parents who speak out against critical race theory.
October 23, 2021
children;families;legal issues
rebecca kleefisch
Rebecca Kleefisch was the lieutenant governor of Wisconsin from 2011-19 under Gov. Scott Walker. She previously worked as a TV anchor and reporter, most recently with WISN-TV in Milwaukee. Kleefisch was defeated August 9, 2022 in her Republican primary bid for Republican nomination for governor.  
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Campaign email
In a campaign email, Kleefisch claimed the Justice Department told the FBI to target parents who speak out against critical race theory. But the memo outlining what would take place indicated the bureau will aim to curb violent threats and criminal conduct, not anyone who publicly criticizes critical race theory. What’...
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the biden department of justice "would use the fbi to target parents who speak out against critical race theory.
in a campaign email, kleefisch claimed the justice department told the fbi to target parents who speak out against critical race theory. but the memo outlining what would take place indicated the bureau will aim to curb violent threats and criminal conduct, not anyone who publicly criticizes critical race theory. whats...
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About 40% to 50% of CDC, FDA employees are refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, according to" Anthony Fauci and FDA's Peter Marks.
May 14, 2021
public health;facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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A widely shared Instagram post claimed: "About 40% to 50% of CDC, FDA employees are refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, according to" Anthony Fauci and FDA’s Peter Marks. Fauci, Marks and the CDC’s Walensky were asked what percentage of their employees have received the COVID-19 vaccine. Fauci estimated 60% for his National...
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about 40 to 50 of cdc, fda employees are refusing the covid19 vaccine, according to" anthony fauci and fda's peter marks.
a widely shared instagram post claimed "about 40 to 50 of cdc, fda employees are refusing the covid19 vaccine, according to" anthony fauci and fdas peter marks. fauci, marks and the cdcs walensky were asked what percentage of their employees have received the covid19 vaccine. fauci estimated 60 for his national institu...
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Democrats oppose any effort to secure our border.
October 24, 2018
immigration;homeland security
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
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Trump said, "Democrats oppose any effort to secure our border." Trump’s broad swipe fails to capture other actions under border security that Democrats have supported. Democrats have sponsored and backed legislation for border security, including surveillance technology. Trump also claims that the border wall is under ...
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democrats oppose any effort to secure our border.
trump said, "democrats oppose any effort to secure our border." trumps broad swipe fails to capture other actions under border security that democrats have supported. democrats have sponsored and backed legislation for border security, including surveillance technology. trump also claims that the border wall is under c...
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