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5
Says ExxonMobil "fought to kill" a rule requiring oil and mining companies to disclose payments made to foreign governments.
February 2, 2017
global news service;energy;foreign policy;transparency
sherrod brown
Sherrod Brown is a Democratic U.S. Senator representing Ohio. He won his first elected office to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1974. He later served as Ohio secretary of state and was elected to Congress in 1992. He first joined the U.S. Senate in 2007.
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a Senate floor speech
Brown said ExxonMobil fought to kill a rule requiring oil and mining companies to disclose payments made to governments. Former ExxonMobil CEO Tillerson personally lobbied against the measure before it became law, and the company continued to oppose it as recently as March 2016. ExxonMobil preferred a different reporti...
1
says exxonmobil "fought to kill" a rule requiring oil and mining companies to disclose payments made to foreign governments.
brown said exxonmobil fought to kill a rule requiring oil and mining companies to disclose payments made to governments. former exxonmobil ceo tillerson personally lobbied against the measure before it became law, and the company continued to oppose it as recently as march 2016. exxonmobil preferred a different reporti...
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3
95 percent of teachers and principals are not implicated in the [Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal] report at all.
July 9, 2011
education
shirley franklin
Shirley Franklin is former mayor of Atlanta.
georgia
0
0
1
0
0
1
a television interview
But the impression she gives -- that if you put the cheating in perspective, only a small percent of the district is tainted -- ignores crucial context. More than half of the district’s middle and elementary school principals were implicated, and cheating took place at nearly two-thirds of APS schools. These percentage...
1
95 percent of teachers and principals are not implicated in the atlanta public schools cheating scandal report at all.
but the impression she gives that if you put the cheating in perspective, only a small percent of the district is tainted ignores crucial context. more than half of the districts middle and elementary school principals were implicated, and cheating took place at nearly twothirds of aps schools. these percentages may ...
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4
Joe Straus is the "first Jewish speaker of the" Texas House.
February 3, 2011
religion
john oliver
John Oliver is the host of "Last Week Tonight" on HBO. Previously he was a correspondent for Comedy Central's "The Daily Show."
texas
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4
2
0
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an episode of The Daily Show
We rate Oliver’s statement as . CORRECTION , 12:30 p.m., Feb. 12, 2011: The story below has been amended to remove a description of a 19th century speaker of the Texas House as the sole Jewish member of the Texas Legislature until the 1970s. That’s . After he served as House speaker, however, David Kaufman was the only...
1
joe straus is the "first jewish speaker of the" texas house.
we rate olivers statement as . correction , 1230 p.m., feb. 12, 2011 the story below has been amended to remove a description of a 19th century speaker of the texas house as the sole jewish member of the texas legislature until the 1970s. thats . after he served as house speaker, however, david kaufman was the only jew...
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Barack Obama's middle name is Mohammed and he's a "covert" Muslim.
January 11, 2008
religion
chain email
Chain emails circulate on the Internet, usually anonymously, making a variety of political claims.
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This seems contradictory at best. Earlier this year, Obama spokeman Robert Gibbs said, "To be clear, Senator Obama has never been a Muslim, was not raised a Muslim, and is a committed Christian who attends the United Church of Christ in Chicago. " We find this to be so we give it our rating. UPDATE: Barack Obama r...
0
barack obama's middle name is mohammed and he's a "covert" muslim.
this seems contradictory at best. earlier this year, obama spokeman robert gibbs said, "to be clear, senator obama has never been a muslim, was not raised a muslim, and is a committed christian who attends the united church of christ in chicago. " we find this to be so we give it our rating. update barack obama re...
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0
Says Joe Biden said, "the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor.
April 29, 2019
candidate biography;facebook fact-checks
viral image
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OK, so Joe was not as worked up as John Belushi in his famous "Animal House" speech. ("Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? (Expletive) no!") We rate this Facebook post !
0
says joe biden said, "the germans bombed pearl harbor.
ok, so joe was not as worked up as john belushi in his famous "animal house" speech. "nothing is over until we decide it is! was it over when the germans bombed pearl harbor? expletive no!" we rate this facebook post !
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2
A New York imam wants to "have a mosque at Ground Zero.''
August 17, 2010
homeland security;patriotism;religion
rick lazio
Rick Lazio is a former congressman from New York. He sought the Republican nomination for governor of that state in 2010, losing in the primary to businessman Carl Paladino. Lazio is also known for being Hillary Clinton’s opponent in her first U.S. Senate campaign in 2000.
national
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Fox News "Hannity" program
Again, we realize many politicians and media figures are using the phrase the "Ground Zero Mosque" -- or as Lazio did, "a mosque at Ground Zero" -- as shorthand to describe the controversial project. It's nearby -- close enough to carry symbolic value to those who oppose it, and even to those proposing the project. But...
0
a new york imam wants to "have a mosque at ground zero.''
again, we realize many politicians and media figures are using the phrase the "ground zero mosque" or as lazio did, "a mosque at ground zero" as shorthand to describe the controversial project. it's nearby close enough to carry symbolic value to those who oppose it, and even to those proposing the project. but we th...
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12,243
2
Even Richard Nixon released his tax returns to the public when he was running for president ...
August 13, 2016
transparency;taxes
tim kaine
Tim Kaine is a U.S. senator representing Virginia, elected to the Senate in 2012. He was the 2016 Democratic nominee for vice president. Kaine was governor from 2006 to 2010, lieutenant governor from 2002 to 2006, mayor of Richmond from 1998 to 2001, and city councilman of Richmond beginning in 1994. He was also the c...
virginia
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a speech
Kaine said, "Even Richard Nixon released his tax returns to the public when he was running for president ..." Nixon never released his tax returns during a presidential campaign. But there is a kernel of in Kaine’s statement. Nixon released his full returns when he already was president, to quell controversy over his ...
0
even richard nixon released his tax returns to the public when he was running for president ...
kaine said, "even richard nixon released his tax returns to the public when he was running for president ..." nixon never released his tax returns during a presidential campaign. but there is a kernel of in kaines statement. nixon released his full returns when he already was president, to quell controversy over his t...
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4
The national debt of $16 trillion, is "enough to buy both the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds 1,918 times.
September 6, 2012
debt;federal budget;sports
rob portman
Rob Portman was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010. He is a former Republican congressman who also was a U.S. trade representative and director of the Office of Management and Budget under President George H.W. Bush.
ohio
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a news release
But Portman's point was that $16 trillion is a whopping amount of money, and on that count he is accurate Whether it matches the value of the two baseball franchises 1,918 times or 19,184 times, it’s still a whopping amount of money. Correcting the math error only makes that point more forcefully. Another way to look a...
1
the national debt of 16 trillion, is "enough to buy both the cleveland indians and cincinnati reds 1,918 times.
but portman's point was that 16 trillion is a whopping amount of money, and on that count he is accurate whether it matches the value of the two baseball franchises 1,918 times or 19,184 times, its still a whopping amount of money. correcting the math error only makes that point more forcefully. another way to look at ...
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We're borrowing money from China and Saudi Arabia "to finance this war" in Iraq.
May 13, 2008
federal budget
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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Cape Girardeau, Mo
Obama could have easily said that Japan or the United Kingdom is lending us money to pay for the war, and that would have been just as as what he did say. So Obama is correct in his point that the government is spending borrowed money, and that some of our lenders include China and Saudi Arabia. But the lenders also i...
1
we're borrowing money from china and saudi arabia "to finance this war" in iraq.
obama could have easily said that japan or the united kingdom is lending us money to pay for the war, and that would have been just as as what he did say. so obama is correct in his point that the government is spending borrowed money, and that some of our lenders include china and saudi arabia. but the lenders also i...
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2
We've seen funding increases for schools. We haven't seen a corresponding performance increase.
November 13, 2017
education;state budget
parker briden
Parker Briden is the press secretary for Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, a Republican.
missouri
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a St. Louis Post-Dispatch article
Parker Briden, the governor’s press secretary, said, "We’ve seen funding increases for schools. We haven’t seen a corresponding performance increase." While state funding has increased, it’s not keeping up with inflation. Meanwhile, student scores on the MAP test have increased. The results of a national test are mixed...
0
we've seen funding increases for schools. we haven't seen a corresponding performance increase.
parker briden, the governors press secretary, said, "weve seen funding increases for schools. we havent seen a corresponding performance increase." while state funding has increased, its not keeping up with inflation. meanwhile, student scores on the map test have increased. the results of a national test are mixed, no...
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0
60% of new COVID-19 patients are people who received the vaccine.
April 22, 2021
public health;facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
viral image
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national
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viral image on Instagram
An Instagram post credits a Yale professor as saying that out of the new COVID-19 cases, 60% are patients who have had the vaccine. The CDC reported that as of April 20, only 7,157 breakthrough cases have been reported out of 87 million fully vaccinated people. That’s 0.008% of the vaccinated population.  Studies show ...
0
60 of new covid19 patients are people who received the vaccine.
an instagram post credits a yale professor as saying that out of the new covid19 cases, 60 are patients who have had the vaccine. the cdc reported that as of april 20, only 7,157 breakthrough cases have been reported out of 87 million fully vaccinated people. thats 0.008 of the vaccinated population.  studies show that...
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2
South Korea sprays rioters with dye so they can be identified & arrested later.
August 29, 2020
human rights;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
A Facebook post reads, "South Korea sprays rioters with dye so they can be identified & arrested later." South Korea used dye to mark protesters in the past, but stopped using dye cannons in 2015. We rate this post . ​
0
south korea sprays rioters with dye so they can be identified arrested later.
a facebook post reads, "south korea sprays rioters with dye so they can be identified arrested later." south korea used dye to mark protesters in the past, but stopped using dye cannons in 2015. we rate this post .
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1,897
3
To say a family has to buy a product from a private company is clearly beyond the delegated powers of the U.S. Constitution.
July 11, 2010
health care
john oxendine
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine is running for governor in 2010.
georgia
1
0
2
0
0
0
a televised debate on Fox 5
Many will purchase it from private companies. Some people, however, don't have to buy it or will get it from the government. People who are required to buy it, but hate the thought of doing so, can pay a tax penalty that will likely cost them less than insurance. But the constitutionality of the law is far from settled...
1
to say a family has to buy a product from a private company is clearly beyond the delegated powers of the u.s. constitution.
many will purchase it from private companies. some people, however, don't have to buy it or will get it from the government. people who are required to buy it, but hate the thought of doing so, can pay a tax penalty that will likely cost them less than insurance. but the constitutionality of the law is far from settled...
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1
Says Hillary Clinton was "let off the hook" for her email scandal while Gen. David Petraeus had his life "destroyed for doing far, far less.
October 13, 2016
candidate biography;criminal justice;homeland security;foreign policy;government regulation;military;technology;transparency
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
national
36
85
120
194
360
179
a speech
Trump said Clinton was "let off the hook" for her email scandal "while other lives, including General Petraeus and many others, have been destroyed for doing far, far less." The director of the FBI director, the man who has intimate knowledge of both cases, has repeatedly insisted under oath that the reverse is . Petra...
0
says hillary clinton was "let off the hook" for her email scandal while gen. david petraeus had his life "destroyed for doing far, far less.
trump said clinton was "let off the hook" for her email scandal "while other lives, including general petraeus and many others, have been destroyed for doing far, far less." the director of the fbi director, the man who has intimate knowledge of both cases, has repeatedly insisted under oath that the reverse is . petra...
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4
The nine-day deer hunt contributes more than $1.3 billion in revenue to the state of Wisconsin.
November 22, 2013
economy;sports;guns
robin vos
Wisconsin state Rep. Robin Vos, R-Rochester, has represented western Racine County in the state Assembly since 2004. In November 2012, he was elected Assembly speaker. Vos previously served on the Racine County Board of Supervisors, from 1994 to 2004.
wisconsin
2
8
4
5
5
1
a Facebook post
Vos misfires a bit because the figure actually applies to all deer hunting, not just the gun season. But it’s hard to say by how much, and accounting for inflation brings his in line. The statement needs clarification because he’s talking about more than just direct spending by hunters. But Vos’s was stated broadly, ...
1
the nineday deer hunt contributes more than 1.3 billion in revenue to the state of wisconsin.
vos misfires a bit because the figure actually applies to all deer hunting, not just the gun season. but its hard to say by how much, and accounting for inflation brings his in line. the statement needs clarification because hes talking about more than just direct spending by hunters. but voss was stated broadly, so,...
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4
I have had the challenge during this administration to suspend no less than 37 public officials in about 36 months.
January 27, 2010
null
charlie crist
Charlie Crist lost the race for Florida governor as the Democratic candidate in 2022. He served as a U.S. congressman from St. Petersburg since 2017 and resigned Aug. 31, 2022 to focus on his campaign.  As a Republican, Crist served as governor from 2007 to 2011. Crist left the Republican Party in 2010 to mount a campa...
florida
15
20
21
20
11
2
Associated Press' annual legislative meeting
Crist told reporters he has had to "suspend no less than 37 public officials" since taking office in 2007. He's just about right on. The number actually includes people Crist removed from office, a more severe punishment than suspension. And the final number includes the suspensions of eight public notaries -- not what...
1
i have had the challenge during this administration to suspend no less than 37 public officials in about 36 months.
crist told reporters he has had to "suspend no less than 37 public officials" since taking office in 2007. he's just about right on. the number actually includes people crist removed from office, a more severe punishment than suspension. and the final number includes the suspensions of eight public notaries not what m...
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3
Based on current trends, "15.5 million girls will be married in the next 16 years as children.
September 20, 2014
women;punditfact
emma watson
Emma Watson is a British actress and Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women.
null
0
0
2
0
0
0
a speech at the UN
Watson said that at current rates, 15.5 million girls would be married as children in the next 16 years. Watson probably meant to say that 16 years from now, 15.5 million girls per year would be married as children. However, the estimate we found from the source cited by UN Women is a bit less than Watson said -- 15.1 ...
1
based on current trends, "15.5 million girls will be married in the next 16 years as children.
watson said that at current rates, 15.5 million girls would be married as children in the next 16 years. watson probably meant to say that 16 years from now, 15.5 million girls per year would be married as children. however, the estimate we found from the source cited by un women is a bit less than watson said 15.1 ra...
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20,298
1
The Arizona forensic audit found over 17,000 duplicates of votes.
September 26, 2021
elections;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
arizona
24
50
108
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570
Facebook posts
Our ruling  Facebook posts that "the Arizona forensic audit found over 17,000 duplicates of votes." This is factually . The highly contested audit found 17,000 images of "duplicate" ballot envelopes. Duplicate ballot envelopes are created when election officials contact voters with inconsistent or blank signatures to ...
0
the arizona forensic audit found over 17,000 duplicates of votes.
our ruling  facebook posts that "the arizona forensic audit found over 17,000 duplicates of votes." this is factually . the highly contested audit found 17,000 images of "duplicate" ballot envelopes. duplicate ballot envelopes are created when election officials contact voters with inconsistent or blank signatures to ...
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716
2
House Republicans "weren't part of the negotiations" on the Wall Street bailout plan.
September 26, 2008
economy
john mccain
John McCain was a U.S. senator from Arizona, a post he held from 1987 to his death in 2018. He previously served two terms in the U.S. House. He was the Republican nominee for president in 2008. McCain was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and spent his career in the military, as his father did. He was a combat pilo...
national
37
37
31
32
39
8
Oxford, Miss
But later that day, as Congressional Quarterly reported, Boehner's tone had moderated. "The speaker and I have worked together to try and craft a bipartisan plan that will pass the House," he said. On its face, McCain's remark clearly is not accurate because Republicans were part of the discussion. But we'll give McCai...
0
house republicans "weren't part of the negotiations" on the wall street bailout plan.
but later that day, as congressional quarterly reported, boehner's tone had moderated. "the speaker and i have worked together to try and craft a bipartisan plan that will pass the house," he said. on its face, mccain's remark clearly is not accurate because republicans were part of the discussion. but we'll give mccai...
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490
1
Obama said he would "stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction.
May 19, 2008
candidate biography;civil rights;religion
chain email
Chain emails circulate on the Internet, usually anonymously, making a variety of political claims.
national
6
5
9
11
44
107
an e-mail message
Also, the e-mail says Obama would "stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction," implying he made a statement to that effect. But it's clear in reading the text that the words actually represent a question Obama is being asked by his audiences: "they need specific assurances ... that I ...
0
obama said he would "stand with the muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction.
also, the email says obama would "stand with the muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction," implying he made a statement to that effect. but it's clear in reading the text that the words actually represent a question obama is being asked by his audiences "they need specific assurances ... that i wi...
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11,356
4
Marco Rubio "has the No. 1 absentee record in the United States" Senate.
March 3, 2016
voting record
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 GOP debate hosted by Fox
Trump said Rubio has "the No. 1 absentee record in the United States" Senate. He’s accurate if we look at the number of votes missed this past year. In that time frame, Rubio has missed a higher percentage of votes than any other senator, including those running against him. If we look at career truancy records among t...
1
marco rubio "has the no. 1 absentee record in the united states" senate.
trump said rubio has "the no. 1 absentee record in the united states" senate. hes accurate if we look at the number of votes missed this past year. in that time frame, rubio has missed a higher percentage of votes than any other senator, including those running against him. if we look at career truancy records among th...
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4
Gun "marketplaces" on Facebook mean "ANYONE can broker a deal on a gun online, meet the seller in a parking lot somewhere, and walk away with a weapon.
February 14, 2014
guns
moms demand action for gun sense in america
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense In America is a group that advocates stricter gun laws. It claims tens of thousands of members and more than 75 local chapters across the country.
oregon
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a news release
Though Facebook pages can advertise guns for sale to a broader audience, there’s nothing inherent about them that makes the actual purchase easier or harder. "ANYONE" is also sweeping. Clearly, Oregon laws -- though they’re sometimes violated -- set some limits on who can buy a gun. We rate the . Return to OregonLive....
1
gun "marketplaces" on facebook mean "anyone can broker a deal on a gun online, meet the seller in a parking lot somewhere, and walk away with a weapon.
though facebook pages can advertise guns for sale to a broader audience, theres nothing inherent about them that makes the actual purchase easier or harder. "anyone" is also sweeping. clearly, oregon laws though theyre sometimes violated set some limits on who can buy a gun. we rate the . return to oregonlive.compol...
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5
Says that under his tax plan, seniors making less than $50,000 per year won't pay any income taxes.
September 30, 2008
taxes
barack obama
Barack Obama is the former president of the United States. Obama also served as a U.S. senator from Illinois. He was born in 1961 in Hawaii, where his parents met as students at the University of Hawaii. Obama's father is from Kenya and his mother is from Kansas. He graduated from Columbia University and received his l...
national
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71
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a TV ad
Some economists have questioned whether it's a wise policy because seniors already receive favorable tax treatment. The Tax Policy Center, a nonpartisan tax research group, said Obama's plan would create inequity by eliminating taxes for senior citizens who earn a modest income but continuing to tax younger workers ear...
1
says that under his tax plan, seniors making less than 50,000 per year won't pay any income taxes.
some economists have questioned whether it's a wise policy because seniors already receive favorable tax treatment. the tax policy center, a nonpartisan tax research group, said obama's plan would create inequity by eliminating taxes for senior citizens who earn a modest income but continuing to tax younger workers ear...
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10,199
4
More astronauts have been to the moon than farmers who paid the inheritance tax in 2013.
April 17, 2015
taxes;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.
null
1
5
1
0
3
0
his monologue on "Real Time"
Maher compared 24 American astronauts who "have been to the moon" to 20 farmers whom he said were the only ones to pay the estate tax. His count for astronauts who "have been to the moon" is reasonable, counting both American moonwalkers and those who have flown in its orbit during various Apollo missions. The larger p...
1
more astronauts have been to the moon than farmers who paid the inheritance tax in 2013.
maher compared 24 american astronauts who "have been to the moon" to 20 farmers whom he said were the only ones to pay the estate tax. his count for astronauts who "have been to the moon" is reasonable, counting both american moonwalkers and those who have flown in its orbit during various apollo missions. the larger p...
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2
There is long historical precedent for a Supreme Court with fewer justices.
October 26, 2016
history;supreme court
ted cruz
Ted Cruz is a U.S. Senator from Texas, first elected in 2012. Cruz also was a candidate for president of the United States in 2016. He is the former solicitor general for the state of Texas, previously serving as the director of the Office of Policy Planning at the Federal Trade Commission, an Associate Deputy Attorney...
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a rally for a Colorado U.S. Senate nominee
Cruz said: "There is long historical precedent for a Supreme Court with fewer justices." In fact, Congress has kept the court at nine members for all but a handful of years since lawmakers set that number of justices in 1837. A few extended vacancies later left the court operating with eight members, but they occurred ...
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there is long historical precedent for a supreme court with fewer justices.
cruz said "there is long historical precedent for a supreme court with fewer justices." in fact, congress has kept the court at nine members for all but a handful of years since lawmakers set that number of justices in 1837. a few extended vacancies later left the court operating with eight members, but they occurred b...
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0
Says a girl gets a dollar for a kidney transplant every time a Facebook post is shared.
June 17, 2019
health care;facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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It doesn’t ask for money.  This Facebook post isn’t the first to that sharing a photo of an ailing child will result in a cash flow. In December, we rated a that Facebook would donate a dollar every time someone shared a photograph of a sick boy.  This Facebook post gets the same rating. !
0
says a girl gets a dollar for a kidney transplant every time a facebook post is shared.
it doesnt ask for money.  this facebook post isnt the first to that sharing a photo of an ailing child will result in a cash flow. in december, we rated a that facebook would donate a dollar every time someone shared a photograph of a sick boy.  this facebook post gets the same rating. !
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1
A $15-per-hour minimum wage would raise the price of a Taco Bell burrito to $38.
January 16, 2021
economy;food;pundits;workers;punditfact
jordan rachel
Jordan Rachel is a commentator and contributor at Turning Point USA.
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a tweet
Rachel said a $15-an-hour minimum wage would raise the price of a Taco Bell burrito to $38. This is countered by available , including the current burrito prices at Taco Bell locations in cities and counties where a $15 minimum wage is in effect. Four economists characterized the as a far-off estimate at odds with ec...
0
a 15perhour minimum wage would raise the price of a taco bell burrito to 38.
rachel said a 15anhour minimum wage would raise the price of a taco bell burrito to 38. this is countered by available , including the current burrito prices at taco bell locations in cities and counties where a 15 minimum wage is in effect. four economists characterized the as a faroff estimate at odds with economic...
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1
This is the 911 call placed by the migrants trapped in the truck found in San Antonio.
June 28, 2022
immigration;border security
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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Facebook post
On June 27, officials discovered 48 people dead at the scene, days after, the number jumped to 53 people.  Our ruling  A recording published on Facebook claims to show a 911 call placed by the migrants trapped in the truck found June 27 in San Antonio. However, the recording is from an incident that occured in Feb. 8,...
0
this is the 911 call placed by the migrants trapped in the truck found in san antonio.
on june 27, officials discovered 48 people dead at the scene, days after, the number jumped to 53 people.  our ruling  a recording published on facebook claims to show a 911 call placed by the migrants trapped in the truck found june 27 in san antonio. however, the recording is from an incident that occured in feb. 8,...
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4
The federal government only ordered BP to pay "to do one of those six segments" of sand barriers for Louisiana.
May 30, 2010
environment;energy;oil spill;this week - abc news
bobby jindal
Bobby Jindal is the governor of Louisiana and a candidate for president in 2016. He was elected to his first term in 2007. Prior to that, he served as a congressman from 2004 to 2008, representing the suburban areas north of New Orleans.
national
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an interview on ABC news "This Week''
After changes were made to address those concerns, the cost estimates for the barriers rose from $250 million to $350 million. The state government could move to build the barriers with state money, but Jindal has rejected that idea without a guarantee of reimbursement. So Jindal is right that the federal government ha...
1
the federal government only ordered bp to pay "to do one of those six segments" of sand barriers for louisiana.
after changes were made to address those concerns, the cost estimates for the barriers rose from 250 million to 350 million. the state government could move to build the barriers with state money, but jindal has rejected that idea without a guarantee of reimbursement. so jindal is right that the federal government has ...
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0
Video confirms Pfizer's CEO is "reptilian.
November 30, 2022
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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In 1998, Time reported , former BBC reporter David Icke published "The Biggest Secret," a book claiming that members of the royal family "are nothing more than reptiles with crowns. "   President Joe Biden has similarly been accused of being a reptile. In 2021, we fact-checked a that a video proved he wasn’t human bec...
0
video confirms pfizer's ceo is "reptilian.
in 1998, time reported , former bbc reporter david icke published "the biggest secret," a book claiming that members of the royal family "are nothing more than reptiles with crowns. "   president joe biden has similarly been accused of being a reptile. in 2021, we factchecked a that a video proved he wasnt human becau...
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2
Mandela Barnes came out in favor of abortion up until the moment of birth.
October 6, 2022
abortion;congress;elections
national republican senatorial committee
The National Republican Senatorial Committee helps elect Republicans to the U.S. Senate.
wisconsin
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News release
  The NRSC claimed Barnes "came out in favor of abortion up until the moment of birth." The provided by the NRSC does not support the they made, but rather conflates both the issue of Roe v. Wade and abortion up until the moment of birth. That being said, Barnes has turned away opportunities to make his views even mo...
0
mandela barnes came out in favor of abortion up until the moment of birth.
the nrsc claimed barnes "came out in favor of abortion up until the moment of birth." the provided by the nrsc does not support the they made, but rather conflates both the issue of roe v. wade and abortion up until the moment of birth. that being said, barnes has turned away opportunities to make his views even more...
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19,769
1
An electromagnetic radiation detector can detect radiation from someone's COVID-19 vaccination.
May 17, 2021
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a video on Facebook
A Facebook video attempts to show that putting an electromagnetic radiation detector near someone’s COVID-19 vaccination site shows that those who are vaccinated give off high amounts of electromagnetic radiation.  All human bodies give off some level of radiation, but experts say that the video is because there is no...
0
an electromagnetic radiation detector can detect radiation from someone's covid19 vaccination.
a facebook video attempts to show that putting an electromagnetic radiation detector near someones covid19 vaccination site shows that those who are vaccinated give off high amounts of electromagnetic radiation.  all human bodies give off some level of radiation, but experts say that the video is because there is noth...
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16,902
1
Says Joe Biden "murdered U.S. Navy Seals.
January 6, 2020
afghanistan;military;facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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a Facebook post
Snopes, which fact-checked a similar last year, reported that it asked Stavridis by email if he felt Biden’s words put SEAL team members’ lives at risk.  "The Navy Special Warfare community is generally (and appropriately) tight lipped about their operations," Snopes quotes Stavridis as saying by email. "That said — ...
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says joe biden "murdered u.s. navy seals.
snopes, which factchecked a similar last year, reported that it asked stavridis by email if he felt bidens words put seal team members lives at risk.  "the navy special warfare community is generally and appropriately tight lipped about their operations," snopes quotes stavridis as saying by email. "that said  i did ...
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4
On average, college students "are taking six years to get a four-year degree.
July 17, 2013
debt;education;jobs
ron johnson
Ron Johnson is a Republican U.S. senator from Wisconsin. A businessman and accountant, Johnson defeated Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold in the 2010 election. He is seeking re-election in 2016.
wisconsin
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an interview
Our rating Johnson said that on average, college students "are taking six years to get a four-year degree." It’s more common for students to take four years to graduate than it is for them to take six years. But overall, the average duration is about six years. Our definition of is a statement that is accurate but nee...
1
on average, college students "are taking six years to get a fouryear degree.
our rating johnson said that on average, college students "are taking six years to get a fouryear degree." its more common for students to take four years to graduate than it is for them to take six years. but overall, the average duration is about six years. our definition of is a statement that is accurate but needs...
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1
Says a report shows that "Ventilators Killed Nearly ALL COVID Patients
May 18, 2023
corrections and updates;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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a post
Researchers studied ventilator-associated pneumonia, including in patients with COVID-19. They found that while ventilator-associated pneumonia contributed to a higher risk of mortality, it was not the primary cause of death — COVID-19 was.  We rate the that ventilators killed nearly all COVID patients .  CORRECTION ...
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says a report shows that "ventilators killed nearly all covid patients
researchers studied ventilatorassociated pneumonia, including in patients with covid19. they found that while ventilatorassociated pneumonia contributed to a higher risk of mortality, it was not the primary cause of death covid19 was.  we rate the that ventilators killed nearly all covid patients .  correction may 2...
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4
While fat-cat bureaucrats at the Department of Education are getting paid an average salary of $102,000 a year, teachers in Georgia are getting paid half of that.
July 19, 2013
education;federal budget
paul broun
U.S. House Rep. Paul Broun, a Republican, is from Athens. He represents Georgia's 10th congressional district.
georgia
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a press release
Broun said that Georgia teachers make half of what average federal Education Department employees make. On just the numbers, he is very close to accurate. But Broun fails to take into account the high education and experience level that federal employees at this level typically possess, as well as the high cost of livi...
1
while fatcat bureaucrats at the department of education are getting paid an average salary of 102,000 a year, teachers in georgia are getting paid half of that.
broun said that georgia teachers make half of what average federal education department employees make. on just the numbers, he is very close to accurate. but broun fails to take into account the high education and experience level that federal employees at this level typically possess, as well as the high cost of livi...
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Says Bernie Sanders opposes "requiring all children to have a K-12 education.
September 8, 2015
education
viral image
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a shareable graphic on the Web
A chart on the Internet said that Sanders does not support " requiring all children to have a K-12 education." However, it bases this on writings and campaigns from more than 40 years ago, and more recent legislative indicates that Sanders supports a traditional view of K-12 education. We rate the .
0
says bernie sanders opposes "requiring all children to have a k12 education.
a chart on the internet said that sanders does not support " requiring all children to have a k12 education." however, it bases this on writings and campaigns from more than 40 years ago, and more recent legislative indicates that sanders supports a traditional view of k12 education. we rate the .
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4
Taxes and fees amount to about 20 percent of a typical $300 round-trip domestic ticket. That's higher than taxes on products like alcohol, tobacco and firearms.
February 1, 2013
homeland security;government regulation;transportation;taxes
gary kelly
Gary Kelly is the chief executive officer of Dallas-based Southwest Airlines.
wisconsin
0
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0
1
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a column
Our rating Kelly said: "Taxes and fees amount to about 20 percent of a typical $300 round-trip domestic ticket. That’s higher than taxes on products like alcohol, tobacco and firearms." The first part of the is technically accurate, but , given that the tax rate on a typical flight -- which costs more than $300 and do...
1
taxes and fees amount to about 20 percent of a typical 300 roundtrip domestic ticket. that's higher than taxes on products like alcohol, tobacco and firearms.
our rating kelly said "taxes and fees amount to about 20 percent of a typical 300 roundtrip domestic ticket. thats higher than taxes on products like alcohol, tobacco and firearms." the first part of the is technically accurate, but , given that the tax rate on a typical flight which costs more than 300 and doesnt in...
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I asked (then-Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice) how many people had died and she did not know the answer to that question.
August 31, 2010
bush administration;iraq;military
barbara boxer
Barbara Boxer is California's junior senator.
national
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1
an editorial board interview
In fact, Rice said she could not project expected casualties from the surge. Boxer makes it sound like Rice either didn't know or didn't care about the number of soldiers who had died and that Boxer was nobly calling her out. In fact, she was asking Rice to speculate about casualties in the future. We find the senator'...
0
i asked thensecretary of state condoleezza rice how many people had died and she did not know the answer to that question.
in fact, rice said she could not project expected casualties from the surge. boxer makes it sound like rice either didn't know or didn't care about the number of soldiers who had died and that boxer was nobly calling her out. in fact, she was asking rice to speculate about casualties in the future. we find the senator'...
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4
Immigrants make up a majority of essential workers in places like New York City.
April 21, 2020
immigration;workers;coronavirus
kirsten gillibrand
Kirsten Gillibrand is a senator from New York. Gillibrand was appointed as senator in 2009 to fill Hillary Clinton’s vacated seat, as Clinton became U.S. Secretary of State under Barack Obama. Gillibrand won a special election in 2010 to retain her senate seat and won re-elections in 2012 and 2018. From 2007 to 2009, s...
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That’s in line with Gillibrand’s assertion, said Jeffrey Passel, a senior demographer with the Pew Research Center. Our Ruling Gillibrand said that "immigrants make up a majority of essential workers in places like New York City." This number is backed up by a New York City comptroller’s office study that found that 53...
1
immigrants make up a majority of essential workers in places like new york city.
thats in line with gillibrands assertion, said jeffrey passel, a senior demographer with the pew research center. our ruling gillibrand said that "immigrants make up a majority of essential workers in places like new york city." this number is backed up by a new york city comptrollers office study that found that 53 of...
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4
Russia and China are "doing naval exercises together someplace.
August 1, 2016
china;foreign policy;terrorism
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
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Columbus, Ohio
Trump was correct in his that Russia and China are "doing naval exercises together someplace." He was right, too, that the countries have increased their oil trading, though not because "China needs oil," as Trump said. It’s more because Russia needs another oil buyer, due to limitations from sanctions. Finally, Obama...
1
russia and china are "doing naval exercises together someplace.
trump was correct in his that russia and china are "doing naval exercises together someplace." he was right, too, that the countries have increased their oil trading, though not because "china needs oil," as trump said. its more because russia needs another oil buyer, due to limitations from sanctions. finally, obama ...
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4
Many uninsured Americans are "young.
August 12, 2013
health care
rand paul
Rand Paul, a U.S. senator from Kentucky elected in 2010. He ran for president in 2016 before dropping out to seek re-election to the Senate. Paul is a medical doctor and an ophthalmologist. His father is Ron Paul, a 2008 presidential candidate and a former member of Congress from Texas. 
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an interview on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show"
Paul said that many uninsured Americans are "young." He’s right that significant numbers of young people lack insurance, and that young people are statistically more likely to be uninsured than either children or middle-aged Americans are. However, it’s worth noting that within the universe of uninsured Americans, youn...
1
many uninsured americans are "young.
paul said that many uninsured americans are "young." hes right that significant numbers of young people lack insurance, and that young people are statistically more likely to be uninsured than either children or middleaged americans are. however, its worth noting that within the universe of uninsured americans, young p...
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1
Says a Republican bill "pays for school construction with teacher pay raises.
February 20, 2019
education
wiley nickel
Wiley Nickel is a Democrat elected in 2018 to represent Wake County in NC Senate District 16.
north carolina
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a tweet
But the bill itself doesn’t directly take money from teacher salaries or divert money away from them. We rate this . This story was produced by the North Carolina Fact-Checking Project, a partnership of McClatchy Carolinas, the Duke University Reporters’ Lab and PolitiFact. The NC Local News Lab Fund and the Internatio...
0
says a republican bill "pays for school construction with teacher pay raises.
but the bill itself doesnt directly take money from teacher salaries or divert money away from them. we rate this . this story was produced by the north carolina factchecking project, a partnership of mcclatchy carolinas, the duke university reporters lab and politifact. the nc local news lab fund and the international...
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1
Amazon accepts Dogecoin.
May 8, 2021
technology;facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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"Currently Amazon does not accept cryptocurrencies as a payment method alienating many people who do not have a traditional bank account," the petition says. "Amazon.com, being a leader in innovation, should accept Dogecoin as a form of payment. "  As of May 12, more than 225,000 had signed their names to the cause. Am...
0
amazon accepts dogecoin.
"currently amazon does not accept cryptocurrencies as a payment method alienating many people who do not have a traditional bank account," the petition says. "amazon.com, being a leader in innovation, should accept dogecoin as a form of payment. "  as of may 12, more than 225,000 had signed their names to the cause. am...
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3
John Kasich says he won, despite "12 visits by a president, somewhere between $45 (million) and $50 million (spent against him,) 500 paid volunteers in here calling me every name in the book, former presidents, first ladies and God-knows-who-else.
November 4, 2010
elections
john kasich
John Kasich is the governor of Ohio. A Republican and a former congressman, he defeated Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland in 2010 and was reelected in 2014. He ran for president in 2016.
ohio
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a speech to lobbyists
So where does this leave Kasich on the -O-Meter?   Taken together, Kasich’s claims in his colorful speech to lobbyists offer the same dramatic flair as the campaign ads he so detests.   But he overstates some key facts and presents some other details out of context. So while Politifact Ohio can’t tell Kasich to take a...
1
john kasich says he won, despite "12 visits by a president, somewhere between 45 million and 50 million spent against him, 500 paid volunteers in here calling me every name in the book, former presidents, first ladies and godknowswhoelse.
so where does this leave kasich on the ometer?   taken together, kasichs claims in his colorful speech to lobbyists offer the same dramatic flair as the campaign ads he so detests.   but he overstates some key facts and presents some other details out of context. so while politifact ohio cant tell kasich to take a dee...
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2
Says "Schaufler was the only Democrat who voted to stop" the state's health care reform plan.
May 8, 2012
voting record
oregon league of conservation voters
The Oregon League of Conservation Voters calls itself "the independent political voice for Oregon’s environment."
oregon
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a campaign mailer
We’re concerned with whether he was really "the only Democrat who voted to stop" the health care legislation. Yes, he voted to stall the legislation. The statement has an element of . But it ignores critical facts that would give a different impression, namely that in the end he voted to pass it. That’s why we rate thi...
0
says "schaufler was the only democrat who voted to stop" the state's health care reform plan.
were concerned with whether he was really "the only democrat who voted to stop" the health care legislation. yes, he voted to stall the legislation. the statement has an element of . but it ignores critical facts that would give a different impression, namely that in the end he voted to pass it. thats why we rate this ...
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21,766
1
Synthetic cyanide-based B12 is a "toxic ingredient in your kids vitamins.
August 28, 2022
public health;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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"  Gray concurred, noting that B12 has been used safely for decades. "Vitamin B-12 or cyanocobalamin is not toxic," he said.  A video on a Facebook post claims that the synthetic form of B12 found in children’s vitamins  is toxic.  Cyanocobalamin is man-made B12, but health organizations and pediatricians say it’s sa...
0
synthetic cyanidebased b12 is a "toxic ingredient in your kids vitamins.
"  gray concurred, noting that b12 has been used safely for decades. "vitamin b12 or cyanocobalamin is not toxic," he said.  a video on a facebook post claims that the synthetic form of b12 found in childrens vitamins  is toxic.  cyanocobalamin is manmade b12, but health organizations and pediatricians say its safe t...
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3
Says Rick Santorum "opposes right-to-work
February 28, 2012
labor;workers
ron paul
Ron Paul, a Texas physician, served two stints in the U.S. House. He also was the Libertarian Party nominee for president in 1988 before later seeking the Republican presidential nomination in 2008 and 2012. He didn't seek re-election to the House in 2012.
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a campaign commercial
Santorum clearly has a zig-zagging history with his positions on a national right-to-work law. If we’d rated this on the PolitiFact Flip-O-Meter, it would likely qualify as a Full Flop. However, the Paul ad states that Santorum "opposes right-to-work" -- which means today. Despite his past history, Santorum has stated ...
1
says rick santorum "opposes righttowork
santorum clearly has a zigzagging history with his positions on a national righttowork law. if wed rated this on the politifact flipometer, it would likely qualify as a full flop. however, the paul ad states that santorum "opposes righttowork" which means today. despite his past history, santorum has stated on several...
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4,241
4
Says that in his book, Rick Perry said that "Social Security is unconstitutional.
September 12, 2011
legal issues;social security
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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a Republican presidential debate
But the clear message of the passages about the constitutionality of Social Security is that Perry believes that the Roosevelt administration made a turn when it pursued the New Deal, and that the Supreme Court enabled that change by bowing to the administration’s wishes, junking its own limited-government judicial pr...
1
says that in his book, rick perry said that "social security is unconstitutional.
but the clear message of the passages about the constitutionality of social security is that perry believes that the roosevelt administration made a turn when it pursued the new deal, and that the supreme court enabled that change by bowing to the administrations wishes, junking its own limitedgovernment judicial prec...
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4
Voter turnout for some groups in the 2008 presidential general election in Georgia "was far greater than it should have been demographically.
August 1, 2012
elections
warren kampf
Warren Kampf, a Republican, is a state representative from Pennsylvania.
georgia
0
1
0
0
0
0
a town hall meeting
We couldn’t find any data that examined whether low-income or lesser-educated black Georgians voted at a lesser clip between the 2004 and 2008 presidential elections. It’s correct that black voter turnout in Georgia did increase between the 2004 and 2008 presidential elections, but the increase wasn’t, as Kampf said, "...
1
voter turnout for some groups in the 2008 presidential general election in georgia "was far greater than it should have been demographically.
we couldnt find any data that examined whether lowincome or lessereducated black georgians voted at a lesser clip between the 2004 and 2008 presidential elections. its correct that black voter turnout in georgia did increase between the 2004 and 2008 presidential elections, but the increase wasnt, as kampf said, "far g...
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3,511
5
China now owns $1.1 trillion of our debt, our trade deficit last year with them was a quarter of a trillion dollars.
May 26, 2011
china;deficit;trade
terry mcauliffe
Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat, was elected governor of Virginia on Nov. 5, 2013. He received 47.8 percent of the vote in defeating Republican Ken Cuccinelli, who came in at 45.2 percent. Robert Sarvis, a Libertarian, finished a distant third with 6.5 percent. McAuliffe's inaguration as Virginia's 72nd governor is schedu...
virginia
7
4
3
16
7
4
an appearance on MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews
That’s almost 36 percent of the United States’ $117.8 billion trade deficit for the first two months of the year. Looking back, this is an open-and-shut case. We cannot confirm McAuliffe’s that independent voters are offended by The Donald. But he’s right on his numbers: China owns $1.1 trillion in U.S. debt; our trad...
1
china now owns 1.1 trillion of our debt, our trade deficit last year with them was a quarter of a trillion dollars.
thats almost 36 percent of the united states 117.8 billion trade deficit for the first two months of the year. looking back, this is an openandshut case. we cannot confirm mcauliffes that independent voters are offended by the donald. but hes right on his numbers china owns 1.1 trillion in u.s. debt our trade deficit ...
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11,368
4
President Obama took more money from Wall Street in the 2008 campaign than anybody ever had.
March 6, 2016
campaign finance;economy;elections;financial regulation;history;stimulus;voting record
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
72
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31
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Flint, Mich
Clinton said, "President Obama took more money from Wall Street in the 2008 campaign than anybody ever had." Adjusting for inflation, Obama garnered about $3 million more than George W. Bush if you look at the broad "finance, insurance and real estate" sector. But using the "securities and investment" category, a tight...
1
president obama took more money from wall street in the 2008 campaign than anybody ever had.
clinton said, "president obama took more money from wall street in the 2008 campaign than anybody ever had." adjusting for inflation, obama garnered about 3 million more than george w. bush if you look at the broad "finance, insurance and real estate" sector. but using the "securities and investment" category, a tighte...
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6,080
1
We actually made history in 2010. We came the closest in 24 years to defeating Frank Pallone.
August 2, 2012
elections
anna little
Anna Little is a former mayor of Highlands Borough and a former Monmouth County freeholder. A Republican, Little ran unsuccessfully in 2010 for the Sixth Congressional District seat. She is running again for the same seat this November.
new jersey
0
0
0
1
1
0
an interview on NJToday
In a TV interview, Little claimed: "We actually made history in 2010. We came the closest in 24 years to defeating Frank Pallone." There’s no doubt that Pallone’s victory over Little in 2010 was one of the closest wins of his career, but the timing of Little’s is off. The congressman’s margin of victory represented hi...
0
we actually made history in 2010. we came the closest in 24 years to defeating frank pallone.
in a tv interview, little claimed "we actually made history in 2010. we came the closest in 24 years to defeating frank pallone." theres no doubt that pallones victory over little in 2010 was one of the closest wins of his career, but the timing of littles is off. the congressmans margin of victory represented his tig...
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5,808
5
The state's unemployment rate is fifth-highest in the country, a full point above the nationwide rate and higher than all of our...neighboring states.
June 25, 2012
jobs
paul sarlo
 Paul Sarlo is a Democratic state senator representing parts of Bergen and Passaic counties. The mayor of Wood-Ridge in Bergen County since 2000, Sarlo also serves as Deputy Majority Leader and chairman of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
new jersey
1
0
1
0
0
0
a speech on the State Senate floor
In a speech on the State Senate floor, Sarlo claimed: "The state's unemployment rate is fifth-highest in the country, a full point above the nationwide rate and higher than all of our...neighboring states." According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the senator’s is on target. In May, the Garden State...
1
the state's unemployment rate is fifthhighest in the country, a full point above the nationwide rate and higher than all of our...neighboring states.
in a speech on the state senate floor, sarlo claimed "the state's unemployment rate is fifthhighest in the country, a full point above the nationwide rate and higher than all of our...neighboring states." according to data from the u.s. bureau of labor statistics, the senators is on target. in may, the garden state ha...
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16,430
0
A 1988 exorcism took place in the only house still standing after Hurricane Ike.
August 28, 2019
natural disasters ;religion;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
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13
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a Facebook post
The beachfront home on the Gulf of Mexico is pictured among debris in Gilchrist, Texas. You can see it from different angles here , and the image used in the Facebook post also appears in this September 2008 Houston Chronicle story .  The story describes how Ike destroyed the fire station, post office and "every struc...
0
a 1988 exorcism took place in the only house still standing after hurricane ike.
the beachfront home on the gulf of mexico is pictured among debris in gilchrist, texas. you can see it from different angles here , and the image used in the facebook post also appears in this september 2008 houston chronicle story .  the story describes how ike destroyed the fire station, post office and "every struc...
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10,466
0
The Mexican government forces many bad people into our country.
July 8, 2015
immigration;foreign policy
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
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120
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360
179
an interview with NBC's Katy Tur
Trump said "the Mexican government forces many bad people into our country." Setting aside the question of whether Mexicans who have come to the United States are "bad" or not, there is no of any Mexican policy that pushes people out of Mexico and into the United States. As has been the case for decades, a combination...
0
the mexican government forces many bad people into our country.
trump said "the mexican government forces many bad people into our country." setting aside the question of whether mexicans who have come to the united states are "bad" or not, there is no of any mexican policy that pushes people out of mexico and into the united states. as has been the case for decades, a combination...
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5,033
1
The state constitution "clearly says there's not to be a state income tax in Tennessee.
January 19, 2012
legal issues;taxes
gerald mccormick
Gerald McCormick represents House District 26 in Tennessee and is the House Majority Leader. He is a commercial real estate broker who grew up in Memphis and Shelby County.
tennessee
0
0
0
0
1
0
House floor debate over amending the state constitution to prohibit an income tax
The upshot of all this – and we've only scratched the surface here of the arguments by lawyers and laymen on both sides -- is that McCormick had things backwards in his statement that the constitution "clearly" says there should be no state income tax. The conflicting court decisions, the wide range of interpretations ...
0
the state constitution "clearly says there's not to be a state income tax in tennessee.
the upshot of all this and we've only scratched the surface here of the arguments by lawyers and laymen on both sides is that mccormick had things backwards in his statement that the constitution "clearly" says there should be no state income tax. the conflicting court decisions, the wide range of interpretations and...
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16,759
4
The President wants to cut 3 MILLION people from SNAP, including children, seniors and veterans.
November 26, 2019
food
alma adams
Alma Adams is a Democrat who represents the 12th Congressional District of North Carolina.
north carolina
0
2
2
0
0
0
a tweet
Adams said President Trump "wants to cut 3 million people from SNAP, including children, seniors and veterans." It’s that his administration’s proposal would affect 3 million people, including children and seniors. Veterans also receive SNAP benefits, but we don’t know how many veterans would be directly affected. Giv...
1
the president wants to cut 3 million people from snap, including children, seniors and veterans.
adams said president trump "wants to cut 3 million people from snap, including children, seniors and veterans." its that his administrations proposal would affect 3 million people, including children and seniors. veterans also receive snap benefits, but we dont know how many veterans would be directly affected. given ...
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3,009
5
Israel's per capita income "is greater than probably three-fourths of the rest of the world.
February 4, 2011
economy;israel;foreign policy
rand paul
Rand Paul, a U.S. senator from Kentucky elected in 2010. He ran for president in 2016 before dropping out to seek re-election to the Senate. Paul is a medical doctor and an ophthalmologist. His father is Ron Paul, a 2008 presidential candidate and a former member of Congress from Texas. 
national
12
15
13
7
12
4
an interview with ABC News
Seeking the broadest possible measure, though, we looked for a more widespread account of how many countries there are in the world. The United Nations, for example, says it has 192 members. Other sources note that the independence of some countries is contested, so the number can shift depending on world events to any...
1
israel's per capita income "is greater than probably threefourths of the rest of the world.
seeking the broadest possible measure, though, we looked for a more widespread account of how many countries there are in the world. the united nations, for example, says it has 192 members. other sources note that the independence of some countries is contested, so the number can shift depending on world events to any...
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12,387
4
Latinos in Nevada support Educational Savings Accounts, helping more than 450,000 students access better schools. But Catherine Cortez Masto is against it.
September 13, 2016
education
libre initiative
The LIBRE Initiative is a conservative grassroots organization that targets Hispanic voters. It is a a 501(c)4 nonprofit and has ties to the Koch brothers.
nevada
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a digital ad
A new ad from the LIBRE Initiative claims, "Latinos in Nevada support Educational Savings Accounts, helping more than 450,000 students access better schools. But Catherine Cortez Masto is against it." There’s no question that Cortez Masto opposes the ESA program. But the ad the size and scope of the program itself. On...
1
latinos in nevada support educational savings accounts, helping more than 450,000 students access better schools. but catherine cortez masto is against it.
a new ad from the libre initiative claims, "latinos in nevada support educational savings accounts, helping more than 450,000 students access better schools. but catherine cortez masto is against it." theres no question that cortez masto opposes the esa program. but the ad the size and scope of the program itself. onl...
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If you look at the states where soccer is most popular, they're overwhelmingly blue states, and the states where soccer is least popular are red states.
July 6, 2014
polls and public opinion;sports;punditfact
peter beinart
Peter Beinart is an associate professor of journalism and political science at CUNY and author of The Crisis of Zionism.
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comments on CNN
On CNN, Beinart said, "if you look at the states where soccer is most popular, they’re overwhelmingly blue states, and the states where soccer is least popular are red states." Beinart seems to have had in mind a study by real estate website Estately. A variety of their metrics -- youth soccer participation, the presen...
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if you look at the states where soccer is most popular, they're overwhelmingly blue states, and the states where soccer is least popular are red states.
on cnn, beinart said, "if you look at the states where soccer is most popular, theyre overwhelmingly blue states, and the states where soccer is least popular are red states." beinart seems to have had in mind a study by real estate website estately. a variety of their metrics youth soccer participation, the presence ...
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1
Says Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards was "forced to concede that 86 percent of Planned Parenthood's revenue is from abortion.
September 29, 2015
abortion;punditfact
dana loesch
In 2017, Dana Loesch became an NRA spokeswoman. Loesch is a conservative talk show host and commentator. She broadcasts from Dallas, Texas.
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a tweet
Loesch said Richards was "forced to concede that 86 percent of Planned Parenthood’s revenue is from abortion." At a U.S. House hearing, Richards said abortions are expensive compared to other health services offered by Planned Parenthood. But we found no of her saying, or conceding, that 86 percent of revenue is from ...
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says planned parenthood ceo cecile richards was "forced to concede that 86 percent of planned parenthood's revenue is from abortion.
loesch said richards was "forced to concede that 86 percent of planned parenthoods revenue is from abortion." at a u.s. house hearing, richards said abortions are expensive compared to other health services offered by planned parenthood. but we found no of her saying, or conceding, that 86 percent of revenue is from a...
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I negotiated open borders to let fleeing refugees into safety from Kosovo.
March 5, 2008
foreign policy
hillary clinton
Hillary Clinton was the 2016 Democratic nominee for president. She served as U.S. Secretary of State during the first four years of the Obama administration. She is formerly a U.S. senator from New York, first elected in 2000. She was a candidate for president in 2008. She previously served as first lady when her husba...
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an interview on CNN's <i>American Morning</i>
We tried and failed to find an independent expert who could speak to her role in negotiating open borders. Janusz Bugajski, an expert on the region with the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., said via e-mail of her visit, "No doubt she tried to help the plight of refugees, but whether s...
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i negotiated open borders to let fleeing refugees into safety from kosovo.
we tried and failed to find an independent expert who could speak to her role in negotiating open borders. janusz bugajski, an expert on the region with the center for strategic and international studies in washington, d.c., said via email of her visit, "no doubt she tried to help the plight of refugees, but whether sh...
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A CNN story reported that Rice Krispies added a transgender mascot.
May 22, 2022
facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
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An image shared on Facebook claimed to show a CNN news story headline that read, "Kellogg’s spokesperson announces Rice Krispie mascot ‘Pop’ is now a trans woman." The image is fabricated and CNN confirmed they did not make that report. Kellogg’s  has made no changes to its Rice Krispies characters. This is ! PolitiFa...
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a cnn story reported that rice krispies added a transgender mascot.
an image shared on facebook claimed to show a cnn news story headline that read, "kelloggs spokesperson announces rice krispie mascot pop is now a trans woman." the image is fabricated and cnn confirmed they did not make that report. kelloggs  has made no changes to its rice krispies characters. this is ! politifact s...
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Obama has (a) new Christmas tree tax.
November 9, 2011
taxes
greg abbott
Greg Abbott won election as governor of Texas in November 2014, carrying 59 percent of the vote. Abbott was re-elected in 2018. Abbott, a former member of the Texas Supreme Court, served three terms as the state's attorney general before being succeeded by Ken Paxton in early 2015.
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Opinion is split on whether the 15-cent fee on Christmas trees — if it goes into effect — would be a tax and whether the cost would be passed along to consumers. Setting that eye-of-the-beholder issue aside, the that Obama was behind the tree charge suggests he came up with the scheme. That's not correct; the idea ori...
0
obama has a new christmas tree tax.
opinion is split on whether the 15cent fee on christmas trees if it goes into effect would be a tax and whether the cost would be passed along to consumers. setting that eyeofthebeholder issue aside, the that obama was behind the tree charge suggests he came up with the scheme. that's not correct the idea originated...
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When Charlie Crist was elected governor, Florida ranked 31st in K-12 education. "Last year ... we went from 31st to 14. And this year, the top 10 in America.
December 14, 2009
education
charlie crist
Charlie Crist lost the race for Florida governor as the Democratic candidate in 2022. He served as a U.S. congressman from St. Petersburg since 2017 and resigned Aug. 31, 2022 to focus on his campaign.  As a Republican, Crist served as governor from 2007 to 2011. Crist left the Republican Party in 2010 to mount a campa...
florida
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a meeting of Florida Republicans
And even if he missed it, the Orlando Sentinel put the rankings very much in doubt back in September. But there's plenty of good news to be found in the Education Week rankings. Florida's K-12 achievement ranks 7th in the country, and the state ranks 10th overall. That's certainly worth cheering and, we assume, part of...
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when charlie crist was elected governor, florida ranked 31st in k12 education. "last year ... we went from 31st to 14. and this year, the top 10 in america.
and even if he missed it, the orlando sentinel put the rankings very much in doubt back in september. but there's plenty of good news to be found in the education week rankings. florida's k12 achievement ranks 7th in the country, and the state ranks 10th overall. that's certainly worth cheering and, we assume, part of ...
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Russian mansions Obama seized were meant to be illegal gifts to Sasha and Malia
July 12, 2017
fake news;punditfact
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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a blog
"Those properties to which you refer are part of a larger dialogue with the Russian Federation," Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan told Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing. "There are a whole host of issues we're discussing with the Russian Federation, but my commit...
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russian mansions obama seized were meant to be illegal gifts to sasha and malia
"those properties to which you refer are part of a larger dialogue with the russian federation," deputy secretary of state john j. sullivan told sen. jeanne shaheen, dn.h., during a senate foreign relations committee hearing. "there are a whole host of issues we're discussing with the russian federation, but my commitm...
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Monkeypox is a complete, fake sham" that's "designed to force lockdowns, mandates and shots.
August 17, 2022
public health;facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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Facebook post
A video shared on Facebook carried the caption, "Monkeypox power-grabbing sham! ‘outbreak’ designed to force lockdowns, mandates, and shots." It showed a clip of Peters asserting the monkeypox outbreak was a " sham" and pointed to low death counts from the virus as proof. The disease has infected nearly 48,000 people ...
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monkeypox is a complete, fake sham" that's "designed to force lockdowns, mandates and shots.
a video shared on facebook carried the caption, "monkeypox powergrabbing sham! outbreak designed to force lockdowns, mandates, and shots." it showed a clip of peters asserting the monkeypox outbreak was a " sham" and pointed to low death counts from the virus as proof. the disease has infected nearly 48,000 people glo...
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4
Corporate taxes will soon be the highest in the industrialized world.
March 30, 2011
corporations;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...
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a “Wall Street Journal” op-ed
By a wider measure, the total tax rate calculated by the World Bank, Rubio’s not even close. And we think it’s a fair bet some readers would assume from Rubio’s statement that American corporations would soon face the world’s highest tax burden — rather than simply face the world’s highest corporate income tax rate. Bu...
1
corporate taxes will soon be the highest in the industrialized world.
by a wider measure, the total tax rate calculated by the world bank, rubios not even close. and we think its a fair bet some readers would assume from rubios statement that american corporations would soon face the worlds highest tax burden rather than simply face the worlds highest corporate income tax rate. but sinc...
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Says for the coronavirus, "the death rate in Texas, per capita of 29 million people, we're one of the lowest in the country.
March 31, 2020
coronavirus
dan patrick
As a Houston state senator, Dan Patrick won election as lieutenant governor of Texas in November 2014 after earlier defeating incumbent David Dewhurst for his party's nomination. Patrick also has hosted a daily talk show on AM700 in Houston.
texas
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a briefing
Patrick said looking at the coronavirus "death rate in Texas, per capita of 29 million people, we're one of the lowest in the country." Patrick’s statement equates the death rate for coronavirus and the number of coronavirus deaths per capita in Texas, two different calculations. It is that, at the time of Patrick’s s...
1
says for the coronavirus, "the death rate in texas, per capita of 29 million people, we're one of the lowest in the country.
patrick said looking at the coronavirus "death rate in texas, per capita of 29 million people, we're one of the lowest in the country." patricks statement equates the death rate for coronavirus and the number of coronavirus deaths per capita in texas, two different calculations. it is that, at the time of patricks sta...
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Says "Sean Duffy was a no-show" as Ashland County District Attorney while he was on the campaign trail
September 21, 2010
message machine 2010
julie lassa
Julie Lassa, a Democrat, was elected to the Wisconsin state Senate in 2003 after serving five years in the state Assembly. In November 2010, she lost a bid for the open U.S. House seat previously held by U.S. Rep. Dave Obey (D-Wis.). The district covers northwest Wisconsin.
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a campaign TV ad
Thus, her largely centers on the testimony of assistant district attorney Dan Goglin, who cites several general examples of delays. But others at the Ashland County courthouse paint a different story and largely do not back up his claims. Nevertheless, by Duffy’s own admission, in his final months on the job it was a ...
0
says "sean duffy was a noshow" as ashland county district attorney while he was on the campaign trail
thus, her largely centers on the testimony of assistant district attorney dan goglin, who cites several general examples of delays. but others at the ashland county courthouse paint a different story and largely do not back up his claims. nevertheless, by duffys own admission, in his final months on the job it was a d...
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The United Kingdom banned COVID-19 booster vaccines for people under 50.
January 25, 2023
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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In that case, we found that Denmark was focusing its booster campaign on people over 50 — not restricting everyone else from receiving a shot.  The United Kingdom has launched a similar booster campaign plan. But unlike Denmark, where people under 50 could still generally get the COVID-19 primary vaccine series, the U...
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the united kingdom banned covid19 booster vaccines for people under 50.
in that case, we found that denmark was focusing its booster campaign on people over 50  not restricting everyone else from receiving a shot.  the united kingdom has launched a similar booster campaign plan. but unlike denmark, where people under 50 could still generally get the covid19 primary vaccine series, the u.k...
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Brittney Griner's shocking detention photos leaked online.
April 1, 2023
facebook fact-checks
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Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
Kirill Kudryavstev took it for Agence France-Presse when Griner arrived at a June court hearing in Moscow. Another photographer, Alexander Zemlianichenko, also took pictures of Griner for The Associated Press; those images were published widely by news organizations.  The Facebook post directs users to a link in the p...
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brittney griner's shocking detention photos leaked online.
kirill kudryavstev took it for agence francepresse when griner arrived at a june court hearing in moscow. another photographer, alexander zemlianichenko, also took pictures of griner for the associated press those images were published widely by news organizations.  the facebook post directs users to a link in the pos...
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In Catherine Cortez Masto's last term as attorney general, Nevada murder went up 11 percent, robbery went up 28 percent, rape 51 percent. When Cortez Masto left office, Nevada ranked as America's third most dangerous state.
August 2, 2016
candidate biography;criminal justice;crime
national republican senatorial committee
The National Republican Senatorial Committee helps elect Republicans to the U.S. Senate.
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a television ad
The NRSC ad says Nevada was ranked as the third most dangerous state by the time Cortez Masto left office, and that "murder went up 11 percent, robbery went up 28 percent, rape 51 percent" during her second term. The NRSC cherry-picks a handful of short-term crime statistics to portray Cortez Masto as weak on crime enf...
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in catherine cortez masto's last term as attorney general, nevada murder went up 11 percent, robbery went up 28 percent, rape 51 percent. when cortez masto left office, nevada ranked as america's third most dangerous state.
the nrsc ad says nevada was ranked as the third most dangerous state by the time cortez masto left office, and that "murder went up 11 percent, robbery went up 28 percent, rape 51 percent" during her second term. the nrsc cherrypicks a handful of shortterm crime statistics to portray cortez masto as weak on crime enfor...
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Police say there is a suspected serial killer in Baton Rouge.
April 15, 2021
crime;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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In March, police recovered the body of a woman detectives said they believe was shot to death by her boyfriend. The woman’s body was found about 40 miles south of Baton Rouge, and her boyfriend was charged with murder. And in April, authorities found the body of a missing Louisiana State University student in the river...
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police say there is a suspected serial killer in baton rouge.
in march, police recovered the body of a woman detectives said they believe was shot to death by her boyfriend. the womans body was found about 40 miles south of baton rouge, and her boyfriend was charged with murder. and in april, authorities found the body of a missing louisiana state university student in the river....
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Medicare has spent $172 million on penis pumps in the last five years at $360 a pop.
March 12, 2014
medicare;sexuality;punditfact
ilyse hogue
Ilyse Hogue is president of NARAL Pro-Choice America and a columnist for liberal magazine The Nation and CNN.com. She has previously worked with liberal groups such as MoveOn.org and Media Matters for America.
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Hogue said, "Medicare has spent $172 million on penis pumps in the last five years at $360 a pop." We’ll stay out of saying whether it’s legitimate for Medicare to cover vacuum erection systems for older men, and whether it’s unfair that many health plans would have to cover contraception. The Daily Show was trying to ...
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medicare has spent 172 million on penis pumps in the last five years at 360 a pop.
hogue said, "medicare has spent 172 million on penis pumps in the last five years at 360 a pop." well stay out of saying whether its legitimate for medicare to cover vacuum erection systems for older men, and whether its unfair that many health plans would have to cover contraception. the daily show was trying to make ...
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Federal magistrate approves $110 million defamation suit against LeBron James by Kyle Rittenhouse.
December 1, 2021
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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Though the originated on a satire website, the Facebook post presented it as genuine news, with the comment, "I'd love to see that trial televised. Break out the popcorn folks, this is going to be the best series you see this year, the parade of lawsuits from Rittenhouse perhaps it might finally shut a few pieholes." ...
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federal magistrate approves 110 million defamation suit against lebron james by kyle rittenhouse.
though the originated on a satire website, the facebook post presented it as genuine news, with the comment, "i'd love to see that trial televised. break out the popcorn folks, this is going to be the best series you see this year, the parade of lawsuits from rittenhouse perhaps it might finally shut a few pieholes." ...
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When Tallahassee politicians and bureaucrats tried to run our schools, "I've stood up to them to protect local control.
September 17, 2010
children;education;message machine 2010
alex sink
Alex Sink is a candidate for Congress in Florida's 13th Congressional District. She served as Florida's Chief Financial Officer from 2007 to 2011. She was the Democratic Party's nominee for governor in 2010, but lost to Rick Scott.
florida
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a TV ad
Sink clearly opposed Senate Bill 6 -- proposed by politicians and supported by the Education Commissioner -- which would have led to new teacher standards in schools statewide. But she was late in her opposition -- a week after the Senate voted for it and weeks after unions and educators started their much publicized p...
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when tallahassee politicians and bureaucrats tried to run our schools, "i've stood up to them to protect local control.
sink clearly opposed senate bill 6 proposed by politicians and supported by the education commissioner which would have led to new teacher standards in schools statewide. but she was late in her opposition a week after the senate voted for it and weeks after unions and educators started their much publicized protest...
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I've got 15 days from my announcement to file paperwork with the FEC!
July 13, 2017
elections;pop culture;punditfact
kid rock
A musician who in 2017 announced his intention to run for U.S. Senate from Michigan. 
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a post on KidRock.com
Kid Rock said, "I’ve got 15 days from my announcement to file paperwork with the FEC!" While he was quick to berate the press, Kid Rock oversimplified his explanation. Registration and reporting rules come into play after receiving or spending $5,000 on campaign activity, FEC rules say. Just saying you’re running for o...
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i've got 15 days from my announcement to file paperwork with the fec!
kid rock said, "ive got 15 days from my announcement to file paperwork with the fec!" while he was quick to berate the press, kid rock oversimplified his explanation. registration and reporting rules come into play after receiving or spending 5,000 on campaign activity, fec rules say. just saying youre running for offi...
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Quotes Thomas Jefferson as saying "When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
August 15, 2019
fake news;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
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a Facebook post
At one point, a man named John Basil Barnhill said, "Where the people fear the government you have tyranny. Where the government fears the people you have liberty." Some variations of the quote begin with, "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms," as the first sentence, which comes from the first of Jeffers...
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quotes thomas jefferson as saying "when governments fear the people, there is liberty. when the people fear the government, there is tyranny. the strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
at one point, a man named john basil barnhill said, "where the people fear the government you have tyranny. where the government fears the people you have liberty." some variations of the quote begin with, "no free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms," as the first sentence, which comes from the first of jeffers...
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Japan says goodbye Moderna, hello ivermectin.
August 31, 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 user claimed Japan has dropped its use of the Moderna vaccine in favor of using ivermectin to treat the coronavirus after two people died following their vaccinations. The Japanese professional association that recommended ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment has no power to enact policy changes for the coun...
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japan says goodbye moderna, hello ivermectin.
an instagram user claimed japan has dropped its use of the moderna vaccine in favor of using ivermectin to treat the coronavirus after two people died following their vaccinations. the japanese professional association that recommended ivermectin as a covid19 treatment has no power to enact policy changes for the count...
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5
There have been three people tried and convicted by the last administration in military courts. Two are walking the street right now.
February 16, 2010
homeland security;legal issues;crime;military;terrorism
joe biden
Joe Biden is the president of the United States. A Democrat, Biden served as a Delaware senator from 1973 (elected at the age of 29) until 2009. During his time in the Senate, he served as chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, chair of the International Narcotics Control Caucus and chair of the Judiciary Committee....
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an interview on "Face the Nation"
In the interview on Face the Nation , Biden said he believed traditional federal courts would provide the longest sentences to terrorists, based on their track record of convictions. Of Khalid Sheik Mohammed, Biden said, "Looking at the that's been made available to me as part of, in a generic sense, the executive bra...
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there have been three people tried and convicted by the last administration in military courts. two are walking the street right now.
in the interview on face the nation , biden said he believed traditional federal courts would provide the longest sentences to terrorists, based on their track record of convictions. of khalid sheik mohammed, biden said, "looking at the that's been made available to me as part of, in a generic sense, the executive bra...
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3
The majority of Americans are conservatives.
February 9, 2012
corrections and updates;polls and public opinion
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...
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a speech at the CPAC conference
Rubio said that the majority of Americans are conservative. Two of the three pollls show that while conservatives are a plurality, they are short of a majority. Rubio can't majority status because a significant share of the electorate identifies itself as moderate. In the one poll that gives voters two choices -- libe...
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the majority of americans are conservatives.
rubio said that the majority of americans are conservative. two of the three pollls show that while conservatives are a plurality, they are short of a majority. rubio can't majority status because a significant share of the electorate identifies itself as moderate. in the one poll that gives voters two choices libera...
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Missouri, in general, has more crime, percentage-wise, than the rest of the country. So, we are seeing overall crime throughout the country is going down but not here in Missouri.
October 7, 2019
crime
jean evans
Rep. Jean Evans, a Republican, represents parts of St. Louis County in the Missouri House of Representatives. She was elected to her first two-year term in November 2016. 
missouri
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Missouri Times article
Evans said, "Missouri, in general, has more crime, percentage-wise, than the rest of the country. So, we are seeing overall crime throughout the country is going down but not here in Missouri." According to the FBI data, Missouri’s violent crime rate has risen sharply over the past five years. The national rate has ris...
1
missouri, in general, has more crime, percentagewise, than the rest of the country. so, we are seeing overall crime throughout the country is going down but not here in missouri.
evans said, "missouri, in general, has more crime, percentagewise, than the rest of the country. so, we are seeing overall crime throughout the country is going down but not here in missouri." according to the fbi data, missouris violent crime rate has risen sharply over the past five years. the national rate has risen...
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4
Says, "when this governor came to office, he had (an) 11 billion dollar  - I call it mismanagement – deficit.
February 8, 2013
debt;deficit;state budget
jon bramnick
Jon Bramnick is a Republican state assemblyman representing parts of Morris, Somerset and Union counties. Bramnick also serves as the Assembly Republican Leader.
new jersey
0
1
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1
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a panel discussion for "On The Record with Michael Aron"
Bramnick said during a roundtable discussion on NJTV’s "On The Record" with Michael Aron" that "when this governor came to office, he had (an) 11 billion dollar  -- I call it mismanagement -- deficit." The OLS projected a nearly $11 billion structural deficit for the fiscal year 2011 budget created under Corzine, but i...
1
says, "when this governor came to office, he had an 11 billion dollar   i call it mismanagement deficit.
bramnick said during a roundtable discussion on njtvs "on the record" with michael aron" that "when this governor came to office, he had an 11 billion dollar   i call it mismanagement deficit." the ols projected a nearly 11 billion structural deficit for the fiscal year 2011 budget created under corzine, but its the t...
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This year, Newt Gingrich "has raised as much money as Mitt Romney, Tim Pawlenty, Sarah Palin, and Mike Huckabee combined.
August 10, 2010
campaign finance
esquire magazine
Esquire magazine
georgia
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0
0
0
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a magazine profile
Federal filings confirm that Gingrich has indeed raised more than the other candidates combined -- but with a very important caveat. Comparing 527 groups with PACs is not entirely fair because it's much easier for a 527 group to raise money. The Esquire article acknowledged the difference between PACs and 527 groups. A...
1
this year, newt gingrich "has raised as much money as mitt romney, tim pawlenty, sarah palin, and mike huckabee combined.
federal filings confirm that gingrich has indeed raised more than the other candidates combined but with a very important caveat. comparing 527 groups with pacs is not entirely fair because it's much easier for a 527 group to raise money. the esquire article acknowledged the difference between pacs and 527 groups. and...
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5
In 2010 about 75 percent of child abuse and neglect reports in Oregon were made by those required to report by law.
February 24, 2012
children
laurie monnes anderson
Laurie Monnes Anderson is a Democratic state senator from Gresham.
oregon
1
0
0
0
1
0
a Senate floor speech
The other 25 percent of reports came from the abusers themselves, parents or, according to department spokesman Gene Evans, victims, relatives, friends, neighbors, ex-live-ins, ex-spouses and anonymous reporters. The figures make this an easy one to rule on. Monnes Anderson said 75 percent of the abuse and neglect rep...
1
in 2010 about 75 percent of child abuse and neglect reports in oregon were made by those required to report by law.
the other 25 percent of reports came from the abusers themselves, parents or, according to department spokesman gene evans, victims, relatives, friends, neighbors, exliveins, exspouses and anonymous reporters. the figures make this an easy one to rule on. monnes anderson said 75 percent of the abuse and neglect report...
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Alec Baldwin arrested for first-degree murder and possession of child pornography.
October 25, 2021
criminal justice;facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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an Instagram post
But there is nothing to support these allegations, and the website that posted this story has previously posted other misinformation that we’ve debunked, including claims that Brian Laundrie is alive in Mexico , that former President Barack Obama was arrested for espionage , and that Pope Francis was arrested .   This...
0
alec baldwin arrested for firstdegree murder and possession of child pornography.
but there is nothing to support these allegations, and the website that posted this story has previously posted other misinformation that weve debunked, including claims that brian laundrie is alive in mexico , that former president barack obama was arrested for espionage , and that pope francis was arrested .   this ...
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5
When oil and gas prices sent state revenues up, Palin sent "a large share of that revenue directly back to the people of Alaska.
August 29, 2008
taxes
sarah palin
Sarah Palin was the Republican nominee for vice president in 2008. She is also the former governor of Alaska and the author of  Going Rogue: An American Life. Sarah Palin's previous experience includes leading the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and serving as the mayor of Wasilla, Alaska.
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Dayton, Ohio
On Aug. 7, 2008, the Alaska Legislature approved a measure she promoted that would send $1,200 to every Alaskan who qualifies. That comes to about $741-million for state residents, out of an estimated $2.7-billion in increased oil taxes and royalties. Purists might argue that the rebates only come to 35 percent of the ...
1
when oil and gas prices sent state revenues up, palin sent "a large share of that revenue directly back to the people of alaska.
on aug. 7, 2008, the alaska legislature approved a measure she promoted that would send 1,200 to every alaskan who qualifies. that comes to about 741million for state residents, out of an estimated 2.7billion in increased oil taxes and royalties. purists might argue that the rebates only come to 35 percent of the estim...
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3,198
4
Texas "ranks third in teen pregnancies... and it is No. 1 in repeat teen pregnancies.
February 16, 2011
children;health care;pundits
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.
texas
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3
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a New York Times column
When we asked Collins whether she confused birth rates and pregnancies in her column, she said: "You’re right." Summing up? Collins incorrectly referred to Texas’ teen birth rate as a pregnancy rate — Texas actually ranks fourth in teen pregnancies, not third. We couldn’t find data for repeat teen pregnancies, but Texa...
1
texas "ranks third in teen pregnancies... and it is no. 1 in repeat teen pregnancies.
when we asked collins whether she confused birth rates and pregnancies in her column, she said "youre right." summing up? collins incorrectly referred to texas teen birth rate as a pregnancy rate texas actually ranks fourth in teen pregnancies, not third. we couldnt find data for repeat teen pregnancies, but texas lea...
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1
Says former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz once said that he would "hire an illegal immigrant" before he would hire a veteran.
February 17, 2019
fake news;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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1,410
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a Facebook post
A post shared on social media claims that in 2017 Schultz said he would rather hire "an illegal immigrant" over a U.S. veteran. We found no record of Schultz saying that. The rumor is a misunderstanding of a Starbucks pledge to hire 10,000 refugees. The company has an internal veterans group and announced it had reache...
0
says former starbucks ceo howard schultz once said that he would "hire an illegal immigrant" before he would hire a veteran.
a post shared on social media claims that in 2017 schultz said he would rather hire "an illegal immigrant" over a u.s. veteran. we found no record of schultz saying that. the rumor is a misunderstanding of a starbucks pledge to hire 10,000 refugees. the company has an internal veterans group and announced it had reache...
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21,885
0
The National Guard was activated Jan. 6, 2021, and "is in complete control.
August 29, 2022
facebook fact-checks;jan. 6
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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1,410
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Facebook post
A Facebook post uses out-of-context screenshots from an aircraft flight tracker and information about the National Guard’s involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol to that the U.S. military "is in complete control" of the national government. This is untrue and unsupported by . We rate this !
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the national guard was activated jan. 6, 2021, and "is in complete control.
a facebook post uses outofcontext screenshots from an aircraft flight tracker and information about the national guards involvement in the jan. 6, 2021, attack on the u.s. capitol to that the u.s. military "is in complete control" of the national government. this is untrue and unsupported by . we rate this !
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1,397
5
Since 1981, reconciliation has been used 21 times. Most of it's been used by Republicans.
February 25, 2010
bipartisanship;health care
harry reid
Harry Reid is a former U.S. senator from Nevada. He served as the Democratic minority leader in the U.S. Senate immediately prior to leaving office.
national
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3
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5
3
the televised health care summit
Whether or not a reconciliation bill on health care meets the intent of the legislative procedure is certainly a matter for legitimate debate. But Reid said reconciliation has been used 21 times since 1981, and that most of the time, it's been Republicans who have initiated it. We find that there have been 22 reconcili...
1
since 1981, reconciliation has been used 21 times. most of it's been used by republicans.
whether or not a reconciliation bill on health care meets the intent of the legislative procedure is certainly a matter for legitimate debate. but reid said reconciliation has been used 21 times since 1981, and that most of the time, it's been republicans who have initiated it. we find that there have been 22 reconcili...
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1
German citizens were disarmed by their government in the late 1930s," which allowed the Nazis to "carry out their evil intentions with relatively little resistance.
October 9, 2015
history;guns
ben carson
Dr. Ben Carson is President Donald Trump's secretary for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A retired pediatric neurosurgeon, Carson ran as a Republican for president in 2016. He owns homes in West Palm Beach and Maryland.
national
0
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his book "A More Perfect Union"
Carson said that under the Nazis, "German citizens were disarmed by their government in the late 1930s," which allowed the Nazis to "carry out their evil intentions with relatively little resistance." This is a misreading of history on two levels. First, German citizens as a whole were not disarmed by the Nazis. Jews a...
0
german citizens were disarmed by their government in the late 1930s," which allowed the nazis to "carry out their evil intentions with relatively little resistance.
carson said that under the nazis, "german citizens were disarmed by their government in the late 1930s," which allowed the nazis to "carry out their evil intentions with relatively little resistance." this is a misreading of history on two levels. first, german citizens as a whole were not disarmed by the nazis. jews a...
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5
Virginia's educational level among whites is higher than Georgia's.
October 16, 2012
elections;voting record
larry sabato
national political expert
georgia
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1
0
0
0
0
article
In a news story about Georgia’s white voters and the tendency to cast ballots for GOP candidates, Sabato described the differences in Virginia and Georgia. "Despite Atlanta, Virginia’s educational level among whites is higher than Georgia," he said. Based on exit polls and census data, Sabato’s statement is correct. Ex...
1
virginia's educational level among whites is higher than georgia's.
in a news story about georgias white voters and the tendency to cast ballots for gop candidates, sabato described the differences in virginia and georgia. "despite atlanta, virginias educational level among whites is higher than georgia," he said. based on exit polls and census data, sabatos statement is correct. exami...
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1
Says Thomas Eric Duncan came into the United States "with an elevated temperature.
October 26, 2014
ebola;health care;public health;transportation
darrell issa
Darrell Issa is Republican congressman from California. He is also chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
national
0
0
0
0
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0
comments on CNN's "State of the Union"
Issa said Thomas Eric Duncan came into the United States "with an elevated temperature." According to the CDC, Duncan did not have a fever when he left Monrovia. At the time, American airports were not screening travelers, so there’s no way for us (or Issa) to know definitively if he had a fever when he got to the Unit...
0
says thomas eric duncan came into the united states "with an elevated temperature.
issa said thomas eric duncan came into the united states "with an elevated temperature." according to the cdc, duncan did not have a fever when he left monrovia. at the time, american airports were not screening travelers, so theres no way for us or issa to know definitively if he had a fever when he got to the united ...
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3
In the states that allow open carry, violent crime was 23 percent lower.
October 6, 2015
crime;guns
matt gaetz
Matt Gaetz was elected to Congress in 2016 representing Florida's 1st District. He was elected to the Florida House of Representatives serving District 4 in 2010. His father is former Sen. Don Gaetz.
florida
0
2
1
5
6
0
a press conference
Gaetz said, "In the states that allow open carry, violent crime was 23 percent lower." This is a fact that experts say is largely meaningless and shouldn’t weigh into any serious policy discussion. There may be less crime in those states, but there’s no way the single data point Gaetz gave can provide clues as to the e...
1
in the states that allow open carry, violent crime was 23 percent lower.
gaetz said, "in the states that allow open carry, violent crime was 23 percent lower." this is a fact that experts say is largely meaningless and shouldnt weigh into any serious policy discussion. there may be less crime in those states, but theres no way the single data point gaetz gave can provide clues as to the eff...
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3
We got [the Quonset Business Park] for free and we're getting zero dollars out of it into the state coffers … other than the fact that it produces the jobs.
January 20, 2012
economy;gambling;jobs;state budget;taxes
joseph trillo
Joseph A. Trillo, a Republican representing District 24 in Warwick, has served in the House since 2001. He is the House Minority Whip, a member of the Corporations Committee, and President of AAA Custom Alarms/Real Estate Investing.
rhode island
0
0
1
0
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1
a debate
During the debate with Sheehan, Trillo was very specific in his criticism of the Quonset Business Park. He said the state doesn’t get "any money or any profit from 3,300 acres of land." On that point, he is technically correct. While the Quonset Development Corporation does collect rent on land in the park, it uses tha...
1
we got the quonset business park for free and we're getting zero dollars out of it into the state coffers other than the fact that it produces the jobs.
during the debate with sheehan, trillo was very specific in his criticism of the quonset business park. he said the state doesnt get "any money or any profit from 3,300 acres of land." on that point, he is technically correct. while the quonset development corporation does collect rent on land in the park, it uses that...
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20,750
3
When I became mayor of the City of Richmond in 2004, the crime rate was at its highest. When I left in 2008, it was at its lowest.
January 3, 2022
history;crime
doug wilder
Doug Wilder became the nation's first elected Black governor in 1990 when he was inaugurated in Virginia. Wilder, a Richmond native, is the grandson of slaves. He earned a science degree from Virginia Union University and a law degree from Howard University. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was awaarded...
virginia
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0
1
0
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a radio interview
When I left in 2008, it was at its lowest." Wilder did not inherit a record high crime rate when he became mayor in January 2005. The rate was much higher in the 1990s and had been ebbing. When Wilder left office at the start of 2009, Richmond’s overall crime rate was at its lowest level since 1995, which is the farthe...
1
when i became mayor of the city of richmond in 2004, the crime rate was at its highest. when i left in 2008, it was at its lowest.
when i left in 2008, it was at its lowest." wilder did not inherit a record high crime rate when he became mayor in january 2005. the rate was much higher in the 1990s and had been ebbing. when wilder left office at the start of 2009, richmonds overall crime rate was at its lowest level since 1995, which is the farthes...
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20,500
0
Product shortages are manufactured; goods are stuck in warehouses.
October 24, 2021
economy;infrastructure;trade
tiktok posts
Posts on the video-sharing platform TikTok.
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0
1
3
9
60
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a TikTok video
A TikTok video claims that workers at ports efficiently getting goods off of container ships shows that the shortages of goods are manufactured.  Experts and people who work in industry said that there are real problems throughout the supply chain, worldwide. While some goods may be sitting in warehouses because they a...
0
product shortages are manufactured goods are stuck in warehouses.
a tiktok video claims that workers at ports efficiently getting goods off of container ships shows that the shortages of goods are manufactured.  experts and people who work in industry said that there are real problems throughout the supply chain, worldwide. while some goods may be sitting in warehouses because they a...
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