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Washington Post ends fact-checking for Biden for the remainder of his presidency.
April 28, 2021
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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"Washington Post ends fact-checking for Biden for the remainder of his presidency," reads a Facebook post.  The Washington Post announced that it will no longer update a database of Biden fact-checks but that it will continue to fact-check Biden. Since the announcement, the Washington Post has fact-checked Biden.  We r...
0
washington post ends factchecking for biden for the remainder of his presidency.
"washington post ends factchecking for biden for the remainder of his presidency," reads a facebook post.  the washington post announced that it will no longer update a database of biden factchecks but that it will continue to factcheck biden. since the announcement, the washington post has factchecked biden.  we rate ...
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0
Video shows someone impersonating Joe Biden in a mask.
April 26, 2023
facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
national
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We’ve checked "mask" claims like this before, which baselessly assert that powerful people are being impersonated by body doubles or people in masks. These claims tend to circulate among QAnon conspiracy theorists.  Biden has been a frequent target of these erroneous claims, but so have former President Donald Trump ,...
0
video shows someone impersonating joe biden in a mask.
weve checked "mask" claims like this before, which baselessly assert that powerful people are being impersonated by body doubles or people in masks. these claims tend to circulate among qanon conspiracy theorists.  biden has been a frequent target of these erroneous claims, but so have former president donald trump , ...
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1
Florida's regulations on the payday lending industry are "stronger than almost any other state.
April 6, 2016
congress;financial regulation;government regulation;poverty
patrick murphy
Patrick Murphy won his first seat in 2012 for the U.S. House of Representatives representing District 18 in Florida. Murphy lost a U.S. Senate race against Marco Rubio in 2016. 
florida
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a conference call with reporters
Murphy said Florida’s regulations on the payday lending industry are "stronger than almost any other state." Consumer advocates, Pew researchers and the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have several criticisms of Florida’s law, including the high interest rate. Pew, an independent organization, says tha...
0
florida's regulations on the payday lending industry are "stronger than almost any other state.
murphy said floridas regulations on the payday lending industry are "stronger than almost any other state." consumer advocates, pew researchers and the head of the consumer financial protection bureau have several criticisms of floridas law, including the high interest rate. pew, an independent organization, says that ...
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0
Quotes Winston Churchill as saying, "When Muslims are the minority they are concerned with minority rights, when they are in the majority there are no minority rights.
December 19, 2018
fake news;facebook fact-checks
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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"There is no record in the vast written record to attribute this to Winston Churchill," Riley wrote. A search for the quote on the International Churchill Society website also yielded no results. Richard Langworth, senior fellow at the Hillsdale College Churchill Project , included the quote in his running list of "All...
0
quotes winston churchill as saying, "when muslims are the minority they are concerned with minority rights, when they are in the majority there are no minority rights.
"there is no record in the vast written record to attribute this to winston churchill," riley wrote. a search for the quote on the international churchill society website also yielded no results. richard langworth, senior fellow at the hillsdale college churchill project , included the quote in his running list of "all...
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0
Sen. Josh Hawley told professor, "I will not use your pronouns.
January 22, 2023
congress;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
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a Facebook post
"Why is that?" Hawley asked. Miller responded that it wasn’t an official Air Force policy. Hawley accepted her answer and the hearing moved on. We rate the that Hawley told a professor, "I will not use your pronouns" ! 
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sen. josh hawley told professor, "i will not use your pronouns.
"why is that?" hawley asked. miller responded that it wasnt an official air force policy. hawley accepted her answer and the hearing moved on. we rate the that hawley told a professor, "i will not use your pronouns" !
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2
Under the Graham-Cassidy health insurance bill, in "states like Maine, Virginia, Florida, Missouri, there will be billions more dollars to provide health insurance coverage for those in those states who have been passed by by Obamacare.
September 20, 2017
health care
bill cassidy
Bill Cassidy, a Republican, represents a Louisiana disrict in the U.S. House of Representatives. He challenged incumbent Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu in 2014.
national
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an interview on CNN
Cassidy said that under his bill, in "states like Maine, Virginia, Florida, Missouri, there will be billions more dollars to provide health insurance coverage for those in those states who have been passed by by Obamacare." Two of those four states will see a temporary bump in funding before settling in for a longer-te...
0
under the grahamcassidy health insurance bill, in "states like maine, virginia, florida, missouri, there will be billions more dollars to provide health insurance coverage for those in those states who have been passed by by obamacare.
cassidy said that under his bill, in "states like maine, virginia, florida, missouri, there will be billions more dollars to provide health insurance coverage for those in those states who have been passed by by obamacare." two of those four states will see a temporary bump in funding before settling in for a longerter...
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4
On average, Americans spend less than 10 percent of their disposable income on food. Compare that to folks in Mexico, who spend 22 percent, China, 28 percent and Russia, 37 percent.
December 29, 2010
agriculture;china;economy
todd staples
Staples was first elected agriculture commissioner of Texas in 2006 after previously serving in the Texas Senate and House. He unsuccessfully sought the 2014 Republican nomination for lieutenant governor, afterward resigning for another job.
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an op-ed
Those figures look similar to the ones cited by Staples when he compared how much of their disposable income American households spend on food versus how much households in other countries spend. But it appears that the USDA only looks at total household expenditures — not disposable income — when comparing relative fo...
1
on average, americans spend less than 10 percent of their disposable income on food. compare that to folks in mexico, who spend 22 percent, china, 28 percent and russia, 37 percent.
those figures look similar to the ones cited by staples when he compared how much of their disposable income american households spend on food versus how much households in other countries spend. but it appears that the usda only looks at total household expenditures not disposable income when comparing relative food...
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3
Says that in polls about 2016 candidate leadership skills, he comes out "two and three and four times higher than anybody else.
November 8, 2015
polls and public opinion
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
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comments on "State of the Union"
Trump said that in polls about 2016 candidate leadership skills, he comes out "two and three and four times higher than anybody else." Only a few polls so far have asked about candidates’ leadership qualities, but Trump has a point that he usually comes out on top. One poll in particular supported Trump’s : Compared to...
1
says that in polls about 2016 candidate leadership skills, he comes out "two and three and four times higher than anybody else.
trump said that in polls about 2016 candidate leadership skills, he comes out "two and three and four times higher than anybody else." only a few polls so far have asked about candidates leadership qualities, but trump has a point that he usually comes out on top. one poll in particular supported trumps compared to th...
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1
In one year, (President Obama) provided $90 billion in breaks to the green energy world … into solar and wind, to Solyndra and Fisker and Tesla and Ener1.
October 3, 2012
environment;candidate biography;corporations;debates;energy;stimulus
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. ...
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Romney used the number "$90 billion" five times in the first presidential debate, claiming, "In one year, (Obama) provided $90 billion in breaks to the green energy world … into solar and wind, to Solyndra and Fisker and Tesla and Ener1." That is in several ways. That $90 billion, as described in a report provided by ...
0
in one year, president obama provided 90 billion in breaks to the green energy world into solar and wind, to solyndra and fisker and tesla and ener1.
romney used the number "90 billion" five times in the first presidential debate, claiming, "in one year, obama provided 90 billion in breaks to the green energy world into solar and wind, to solyndra and fisker and tesla and ener1." that is in several ways. that 90 billion, as described in a report provided by the ro...
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Says Donald Trump "used undocumented labor to build the Trump Tower.
October 20, 2016
immigration;candidate biography
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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Clinton claimed that Trump "used undocumented labor to build the Trump Tower." There’s no question that undocumented workers were hired to do demolition work on the future site of Trump Tower. Questions remain as to how involved Trump was in the construction process and hiring of the 200 Polish laborers, but Clinton is...
1
says donald trump "used undocumented labor to build the trump tower.
clinton claimed that trump "used undocumented labor to build the trump tower." theres no question that undocumented workers were hired to do demolition work on the future site of trump tower. questions remain as to how involved trump was in the construction process and hiring of the 200 polish laborers, but clinton is ...
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2
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. "cannot account for creating one single job.
May 19, 2013
jobs
chris larson
Chris Larson, a Milwaukee Democrat, was elected to the Wisconsin state Senate in November 2010. A former member of the Milwaukee County Board, he is a candidate for Milwaukee County executive in 2016.
wisconsin
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an interview
Larson’s correct in that the agency, or a critical audit, can’t quantify its effectiveness. But Larson’s statement suggests no businesses have been assisted by WEDC. And there’s plenty of that’s not the case, starting with the employers in northeastern Wisconsin. Our definition for is: "The statement contains an elem...
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the wisconsin economic development corp. "cannot account for creating one single job.
larsons correct in that the agency, or a critical audit, cant quantify its effectiveness. but larsons statement suggests no businesses have been assisted by wedc. and theres plenty of thats not the case, starting with the employers in northeastern wisconsin. our definition for is "the statement contains an element of...
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6,892
4
Says "the area damaged by Hurricane Sandy represents roughly 10 percent of our nation's economy.
January 15, 2013
economy;weather
rodney frelinghuysen
Rodney Frelinghuysen is a Republican Congressman representing New Jersey's 11th district, which includes all of Morris County and parts of Sussex, Somerset, Passaic, and Essex counties.
new jersey
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a speech on the House floor
During a Jan. 15 debate over approving federal aid for Hurricane Sandy victims, Frelinghuysen said on the House floor that "the area damaged by Hurricane Sandy represents roughly 10 percent of our nation's economy." But the congressman’s figure applies to a territory much larger than what was damaged in the storm. The ...
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says "the area damaged by hurricane sandy represents roughly 10 percent of our nation's economy.
during a jan. 15 debate over approving federal aid for hurricane sandy victims, frelinghuysen said on the house floor that "the area damaged by hurricane sandy represents roughly 10 percent of our nation's economy." but the congressmans figure applies to a territory much larger than what was damaged in the storm. the s...
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0
BREAKING: ANTHONY FAUCI is set to be arrested!!!
March 16, 2023
congress;public health
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
national
3
3
15
51
405
140
an Instagram post
Other accounts that shared the also led social media users to the same Telegram account. Fauci appeared March 11 on CNN and told host Jim Acosta that remarks from high-profile people calling for his arrest are irresponsible and endanger his family.  "Every time somebody gets out and spouts some nonsense that is misin...
0
breaking anthony fauci is set to be arrested!!!
other accounts that shared the also led social media users to the same telegram account. fauci appeared march 11 on cnn and told host jim acosta that remarks from highprofile people calling for his arrest are irresponsible and endanger his family.  "every time somebody gets out and spouts some nonsense that is misinf...
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19,290
1
FEMA is paying for hotel rooms!!!" for Texas winter storm victims.
February 17, 2021
federal budget;natural disasters ;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
texas
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
The Texas Division of Emergency Management retweeted FEMA's warning about the scam. Carman Apple, a district coordinator with the Texas agency, said in an email:  "We have been made aware of a and phone number being circulated with a message about FEMA paying for hotels for Texas disaster relief in response to the Fe...
0
fema is paying for hotel rooms!!!" for texas winter storm victims.
the texas division of emergency management retweeted fema's warning about the scam. carman apple, a district coordinator with the texas agency, said in an email  "we have been made aware of a and phone number being circulated with a message about fema paying for hotels for texas disaster relief in response to the feb...
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1
Says Gov. Ralph Northam "stated that he would even allow a newborn baby to come out into the world... then talk to the mother and talk to the father and then execute the baby.
February 11, 2019
abortion
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...
virginia
36
85
120
194
360
179
a rally
Trump says Northam "stated that he would even allow a newborn baby to come out into the world and wrap the baby, and make the baby comfortable, and then talk to the mother and talk to the father and then execute the baby. Execute the baby." Northam, a physician, never said he would sanction the execution of newborns. W...
0
says gov. ralph northam "stated that he would even allow a newborn baby to come out into the world... then talk to the mother and talk to the father and then execute the baby.
trump says northam "stated that he would even allow a newborn baby to come out into the world and wrap the baby, and make the baby comfortable, and then talk to the mother and talk to the father and then execute the baby. execute the baby." northam, a physician, never said he would sanction the execution of newborns. w...
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5,270
5
Says Romney flip-flopped on abortion.
March 21, 2012
abortion;message machine 2012
american bridge 21st century
American Bridge 21st Century is a Democratic super PAC.
national
1
3
0
2
1
0
a video ad
American Bridge’s ad suggests that Romney has been both an abortion rights supporter and an opponent. Using statements on an Etch A Sketch screen, the ad first portrays Romney as supporting abortion rights, then as opposing them. In other words, a flip flop. The quotes in the ad accurately portray Romney’s past and pre...
1
says romney flipflopped on abortion.
american bridges ad suggests that romney has been both an abortion rights supporter and an opponent. using statements on an etch a sketch screen, the ad first portrays romney as supporting abortion rights, then as opposing them. in other words, a flip flop. the quotes in the ad accurately portray romneys past and prese...
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729
0
Says McCain "voted to let governments charge rape victims" for forensic exams.
October 1, 2008
legal issues
planned parenthood
Planned Parenthood Federation of America identifies itself as the nation's leading women's health care provider, educator, and advocate, serving women, men, teens, and families. The Planned Parenthood Action Fund is an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization formed as the advocacy and political arm of Pla...
national
4
0
1
1
0
1
a TV ad
That's the classic kind of cherry-picking we've seen in campaign ads and it is flimsy for the serious charge that McCain opposed the program, especially in light of his clear support at other times. Planned Parenthood has virtually nothing to back up its charge that McCain voted to let states charge for rape exams. Su...
0
says mccain "voted to let governments charge rape victims" for forensic exams.
that's the classic kind of cherrypicking we've seen in campaign ads and it is flimsy for the serious charge that mccain opposed the program, especially in light of his clear support at other times. planned parenthood has virtually nothing to back up its charge that mccain voted to let states charge for rape exams. sur...
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11,205
3
When terrorists killed more than 250 Americans in Lebanon under Ronald Reagan, "the Democrats didn't make that a partisan issue.
January 25, 2016
congress;history;terrorism
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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70
43
31
9
a CNN town hall
Clinton said that when terrorists killed more than 250 Americans in Lebanon under Ronald Reagan, "the Democrats didn’t make that a partisan issue." Clinton has a strong point that the Democrat-held House did not react as forcefully to the 1983 Beirut bombings as the Republican-held House reacted to the 2012 Benghazi at...
1
when terrorists killed more than 250 americans in lebanon under ronald reagan, "the democrats didn't make that a partisan issue.
clinton said that when terrorists killed more than 250 americans in lebanon under ronald reagan, "the democrats didnt make that a partisan issue." clinton has a strong point that the democratheld house did not react as forcefully to the 1983 beirut bombings as the republicanheld house reacted to the 2012 benghazi attac...
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9,445
5
In the last 10 years, Georgia's middle class income has dropped $6,500.
September 22, 2014
census;income
jason carter
Jason Carter was elected to the Georgia Senate in May 2010, representing portions of DeKalb County. He is an attorney at the business litigation firm of Bondurant, Mixson & Elmore, LLP. Carter is the grandson of former U.S. president and Georgia governor Jimmy Carter.
georgia
3
1
2
1
0
0
television ad
"We haven’t really seen that much growth since we hit that floor." In summary, Carter’s ad says middle-class income has dropped $6,500 in 10 years. He bases this on historical data from the U.S. Census Bureau. That shows Georgia’s median household income, in inflation-adjusted dollars, fell by $6,682, from $54,803 in 2...
1
in the last 10 years, georgia's middle class income has dropped 6,500.
"we havent really seen that much growth since we hit that floor." in summary, carters ad says middleclass income has dropped 6,500 in 10 years. he bases this on historical data from the u.s. census bureau. that shows georgias median household income, in inflationadjusted dollars, fell by 6,682, from 54,803 in 2002 to 4...
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21,778
0
Consuming "rice and beans, milk, cheese, butter and eggs" causes disease by age 30.
July 27, 2022
food;food safety;facebook fact-checks;health check
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
null
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook reel
Bowman’s that rice and beans, milk, cheese, butter and eggs cause disease and his alkaline diet and theory of what causes illness are not supported by scientific .  We also found no that the foods enumerated in the video, if eaten in moderation, regularly cause disease in young people.  We rate this !
0
consuming "rice and beans, milk, cheese, butter and eggs" causes disease by age 30.
bowmans that rice and beans, milk, cheese, butter and eggs cause disease and his alkaline diet and theory of what causes illness are not supported by scientific .  we also found no that the foods enumerated in the video, if eaten in moderation, regularly cause disease in young people.  we rate this !
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12,397
5
We spend more per student than almost any other major country in the world.
September 8, 2016
education
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...
ohio
36
85
120
194
360
179
Cleveland
Trump said that in the United States spends "more per student than almost any other major country in the world." Trump’s assertion that U.S. taxpayers don’t get enough bang for their relative buck, when our students’ test scores are ranked worldwide, checks out. The most recent numbers put the United States at third fo...
1
we spend more per student than almost any other major country in the world.
trump said that in the united states spends "more per student than almost any other major country in the world." trumps assertion that u.s. taxpayers dont get enough bang for their relative buck, when our students test scores are ranked worldwide, checks out. the most recent numbers put the united states at third for g...
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673
4
Palin "inherited a city with zero debt, but left it with indebtedness of over $22-million.
August 31, 2008
taxes
chain email
Chain emails circulate on the Internet, usually anonymously, making a variety of political claims.
national
6
5
9
11
44
107
a chain e-mail
It's up to us to do what the people are asking for." The U.S. Census does not provide yearly population estimates before 2000, but Wasilla's population grew by about 13 percent in the last two years of Palin's mayorship alone. It stands to reason that a town's budget will grow as the population rises. And if voters oka...
1
palin "inherited a city with zero debt, but left it with indebtedness of over 22million.
it's up to us to do what the people are asking for." the u.s. census does not provide yearly population estimates before 2000, but wasilla's population grew by about 13 percent in the last two years of palin's mayorship alone. it stands to reason that a town's budget will grow as the population rises. and if voters oka...
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19,451
1
Black Lives Matter of Atlanta Charged with Wire Fraud, Money Laundering and Allegedly Using almost 500k in Donations For Personal Use.
March 16, 2021
crime;race and ethnicity;facebook fact-checks
tweets
Twitter is a messaging service where people often discuss politics. Individual messages are called Tweets.
null
2
4
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12
98
39
a tweet
A tweet reposted to Facebook said, "Black Lives Matter of Atlanta Charged with Wire Fraud, Money Laundering and Allegedly Using almost 500k in Donations For Personal Use." That’s . Black Lives Matter was not charged. The charges are against one person accused of misusing donations to what the Justice Department says wa...
0
black lives matter of atlanta charged with wire fraud, money laundering and allegedly using almost 500k in donations for personal use.
a tweet reposted to facebook said, "black lives matter of atlanta charged with wire fraud, money laundering and allegedly using almost 500k in donations for personal use." thats . black lives matter was not charged. the charges are against one person accused of misusing donations to what the justice department says was...
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404
1
Among his (Obama's) pet projects is a bill ... which would commit the U.S. to spending 0.7 percent of gross national product on foreign aid.
March 26, 2008
foreign policy
focus on the family action
Focus on the Family Action is the lobbying arm of Focus on the Family, an organization founded by evangelical Christian Dr. James Dobson.
national
1
0
0
1
2
0
an e-mail message
It also would require the State Department to prepare several reports. But, "enacting the bill would not affect direct spending or receipts." Now, maybe the president decides that in order to address extreme global poverty the United States ought to kick in more. But the president would not be tied to any dollar figure...
0
among his obama's pet projects is a bill ... which would commit the u.s. to spending 0.7 percent of gross national product on foreign aid.
it also would require the state department to prepare several reports. but, "enacting the bill would not affect direct spending or receipts." now, maybe the president decides that in order to address extreme global poverty the united states ought to kick in more. but the president would not be tied to any dollar figure...
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18,533
4
Nick Freitas "voted to let businesses discriminate and fire expecting mothers for no other reason but their pregnancy.
September 15, 2020
unions;women;workers
united association’s union plumbers and pipefitters vote! pac
The United Association - based in Annapolis, Md. - is a union of plumbers, pipefitters, welders and service technicians. It claims to represent 340,000 workers and their families.
virginia
0
1
0
0
0
0
a TV ad
   The United Association of Union Plumbers and Pipefitters PAC says in a TV ad that Freitas "voted to let businesses discriminate and fire expecting mothers for no other reason but their pregnancy. " Freitas voted against a bill - now a law - to bar small companies from firing or discriminating against an employee bec...
1
nick freitas "voted to let businesses discriminate and fire expecting mothers for no other reason but their pregnancy.
the united association of union plumbers and pipefitters pac says in a tv ad that freitas "voted to let businesses discriminate and fire expecting mothers for no other reason but their pregnancy. " freitas voted against a bill now a law to bar small companies from firing or discriminating against an employee because ...
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8,860
2
Surface temperatures on Earth "have stabilized.
May 20, 2014
environment;climate change;corrections and updates
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...
national
21
38
35
41
30
5
an interview with Fox News' Bill O'Reilly
Rubio said that "surface temperatures in the earth have stabilized." He has a point that over roughly the past decade and a half, global surface temperatures have "paused," particularly compared to their rapid rise in previous decades. But scientists we interviewed agreed that the use of the word "stabilized" represent...
0
surface temperatures on earth "have stabilized.
rubio said that "surface temperatures in the earth have stabilized." he has a point that over roughly the past decade and a half, global surface temperatures have "paused," particularly compared to their rapid rise in previous decades. but scientists we interviewed agreed that the use of the word "stabilized" represent...
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7,804
3
The CDC issued a report commissioned by President Obama just earlier this year, and it found some very inconvenient facts. Armed citizens are less likely harmed by attackers. Effectiveness of gun control laws is mixed. Gun buybacks don't work.
September 13, 2013
health care;public safety;pundits;guns
s.e. cupp
S.E. Cupp, a conservative columnist, speaker and author, is a host of CNN's Crossfire. She previously served as a columnist for the New York Daily News and hosted a show on Glenn Beck's website, glennbeck.com.
national
1
0
1
0
0
0
a discussion on CNN's "Crossfire"
Cupp said that a CDC report this year found: "Armed citizens are less likely harmed by attackers. Effectiveness of gun control laws is mixed. Gun buybacks don't work." The report, which summarized the state of gun research and outlined areas for new investigation, cited studies that showed crime victims who used guns h...
1
the cdc issued a report commissioned by president obama just earlier this year, and it found some very inconvenient facts. armed citizens are less likely harmed by attackers. effectiveness of gun control laws is mixed. gun buybacks don't work.
cupp said that a cdc report this year found "armed citizens are less likely harmed by attackers. effectiveness of gun control laws is mixed. gun buybacks don't work." the report, which summarized the state of gun research and outlined areas for new investigation, cited studies that showed crime victims who used guns ha...
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871
4
We had bipartisan legislation that got through the Senate" that would have prevented bonuses like AIG's "and then somehow mysteriously disappeared.
March 17, 2009
corporations;economy
ron wyden
Ron Wyden is the Democratic U.S. Senator from Oregon.
national
3
3
0
0
2
0
an interview on The Rachel Maddow Show
Wyden overstated the case a bit when he responded in the affirmative to Maddow's suggestion that the amendment "would have stopped what we are experiencing right now." It would not have eliminated the bonuses entirely — only that portion over $100,000 per person. And the tax that would have been imposed on companies th...
1
we had bipartisan legislation that got through the senate" that would have prevented bonuses like aig's "and then somehow mysteriously disappeared.
wyden overstated the case a bit when he responded in the affirmative to maddow's suggestion that the amendment "would have stopped what we are experiencing right now." it would not have eliminated the bonuses entirely only that portion over 100,000 per person. and the tax that would have been imposed on companies that...
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11,107
3
Says Missouri needs a voter I.D. law because "there's over 16 people in the state of Missouri who have been convicted of some type of voter fraud.
August 30, 2015
elections;legal issues
will kraus
Will Kraus, a Republican, is a Missouri state senator.
missouri
0
0
1
0
0
0
Missouri Politics"
Kraus said Missouri needs a voter I.D. law because there have been more than 16 cases of "some type of voter fraud" in Missouri. That number isn’t , but it doesn’t support Kraus’ assertion that photo identification would solve the problem — or that there is a problem of people impersonating voters. Kraus’ statement is ...
1
says missouri needs a voter i.d. law because "there's over 16 people in the state of missouri who have been convicted of some type of voter fraud.
kraus said missouri needs a voter i.d. law because there have been more than 16 cases of "some type of voter fraud" in missouri. that number isnt , but it doesnt support kraus assertion that photo identification would solve the problem or that there is a problem of people impersonating voters. kraus statement is parti...
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8,693
1
The big Wall Street banks, the big corporations" give "many times more" political donations to Democrats than Republicans.
March 7, 2014
campaign finance;corporations;elections
jim demint
Jim DeMint is a former U.S. Senator from South Carolina. He is now president of The Heritage Foundation .
wisconsin
2
0
0
4
4
1
an interview
Our rating DeMint said that the "big Wall Street banks, the big corporations" give "many times more" political donations to Democrats than Republicans and he referred to his time in the U.S. Senate from 2005 to 2013. Democrats raised nearly three times more than Republicans in one financial sector in one election cycle...
0
the big wall street banks, the big corporations" give "many times more" political donations to democrats than republicans.
our rating demint said that the "big wall street banks, the big corporations" give "many times more" political donations to democrats than republicans and he referred to his time in the u.s. senate from 2005 to 2013. democrats raised nearly three times more than republicans in one financial sector in one election cycle...
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18,607
0
Says Amy Coney Barrett said that breastfeeding babies is child molestation.
October 13, 2020
supreme court
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
null
24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
(Read more about our partnership with Facebook .)  There’s no that Barrett said this, and the words appear to be lifted from an anonymous post that was recently shared on a Reddit sub thread called "insane parents." Barrett’s background and biography has received considerable news coverage since she was announced as ...
0
says amy coney barrett said that breastfeeding babies is child molestation.
read more about our partnership with facebook .  theres no that barrett said this, and the words appear to be lifted from an anonymous post that was recently shared on a reddit sub thread called "insane parents." barretts background and biography has received considerable news coverage since she was announced as pres...
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18,422
3
Nearly 2 out of 3 Americans want to reduce legal immigration from 1 million per year down to 500,000 or less.
September 13, 2020
immigration;polls and public opinion
numbersusa
NumbersUSA is an advocacy group that promotes reduced immigration.
null
0
1
1
0
0
0
a Facebook post
The poll question did not point out that 1 million people get green cards each year, or ask respondents specifically whether they favored a reduction or increase. So the NumbersUSA’s about Americans wanting to reduce legal immigration is a stretch from the poll's phrasing. Other polls have found broader public support...
1
nearly 2 out of 3 americans want to reduce legal immigration from 1 million per year down to 500,000 or less.
the poll question did not point out that 1 million people get green cards each year, or ask respondents specifically whether they favored a reduction or increase. so the numbersusas about americans wanting to reduce legal immigration is a stretch from the poll's phrasing. other polls have found broader public support ...
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12,053
1
Says Hillary Clinton "wants to essentially abolish the Second Amendment.
July 21, 2016
guns
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 at the Republican national convention
Trump said, "My opponent wants to essentially abolish the Second Amendment." The addition of the word essentially doesn’t change the accuracy of this . We found no of Clinton ever saying verbatim or suggesting explicitly she wants to abolish the Second Amendment. The bulk of her comments suggest the opposite: She want...
0
says hillary clinton "wants to essentially abolish the second amendment.
trump said, "my opponent wants to essentially abolish the second amendment." the addition of the word essentially doesnt change the accuracy of this . we found no of clinton ever saying verbatim or suggesting explicitly she wants to abolish the second amendment. the bulk of her comments suggest the opposite she wants ...
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3,630
3
Says that several times in the last 15 years, Austin City Council candidates have won seats after trailing by more than 4,000 votes in the election prompting the runoff.
May 19, 2011
city government;elections;history
randi shade
Randi Shade, elected to the Austin City Council in 2008, did not win re-election in 2011. She's the former founding executive director of the Texas Commission on Volunteerism & Community Service, according to information on her campaign website.
texas
0
2
1
0
0
0
a statement
Anything could happen in the Tovo-Shade runoff; we’re not making predictions. Per recent history, though, Shade’s is off. Two comparable comebacks do not amount to "several." And by percentage of votes cast, only one candidate in the last 15 years made up a deficit as large as Shade’s. We rate her statement .
1
says that several times in the last 15 years, austin city council candidates have won seats after trailing by more than 4,000 votes in the election prompting the runoff.
anything could happen in the tovoshade runoff were not making predictions. per recent history, though, shades is off. two comparable comebacks do not amount to "several." and by percentage of votes cast, only one candidate in the last 15 years made up a deficit as large as shades. we rate her statement .
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23,216
3
Median income in this country is … $35,000 a year. Because of Joe Biden's inflation, the average monthly expenses have increased by $500, almost.
June 21, 2023
economy;income
tim scott
Tim Scott, a South Carolina Republican senator, announced he is running for president in May 2023. He joined the Senate in 2013. Scott was previously elected to the Charleston County Council, the South Carolina House of Representatives and the United States House of Representatives.
null
1
1
2
1
4
0
a Fox News town hall
Scott said, "Median income in this country is … $35,000 a year. Because of Joe Biden's inflation, the average monthly expenses have increased by $500, almost." One measure of median income offers a number close to what Scott said, but it’s not the most commonly used metric, and it’s one that moves the median income dow...
1
median income in this country is 35,000 a year. because of joe biden's inflation, the average monthly expenses have increased by 500, almost.
scott said, "median income in this country is 35,000 a year. because of joe biden's inflation, the average monthly expenses have increased by 500, almost." one measure of median income offers a number close to what scott said, but its not the most commonly used metric, and its one that moves the median income downward...
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1,238
1
Labor union president Andy Stern is "the most frequent visitor" at the White House.
December 3, 2009
ethics;pundits
glenn beck
Glenn Beck is the host of The Glenn Beck Program, a nationally syndicated talk-radio show. He also hosts an Internet-based TV show. Beck formerly hosted a television talk show on CNN Headline News and then Fox News.
national
4
2
7
5
8
6
his Fox News Channel show
Our sources column at the right includes the full list of Clinton's 26 visits, with links to the documentation. Since the White House has said that it cannot fulfill our request for a full listing of Clinton's White House visits, it's possible that the number of Clinton visits is actually higher. (And we have not inclu...
0
labor union president andy stern is "the most frequent visitor" at the white house.
our sources column at the right includes the full list of clinton's 26 visits, with links to the documentation. since the white house has said that it cannot fulfill our request for a full listing of clinton's white house visits, it's possible that the number of clinton visits is actually higher. and we have not includ...
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18,645
4
Nancy Mace denies climate change.
October 16, 2020
climate change
joe cunningham
Joe Cunningham is a Democrat, elected in 2018, as the U.S. Representative for the 1st District of South Carolina.
null
0
2
0
0
0
0
a website post
Cunningham’s that Mace "denies climate change" is accurate, but needs some clarification. Mace has hedged on the issue, saying the science isn’t conclusive. We rate Cunningham’s .
1
nancy mace denies climate change.
cunninghams that mace "denies climate change" is accurate, but needs some clarification. mace has hedged on the issue, saying the science isnt conclusive. we rate cunninghams .
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15,665
4
Expanding Medicaid would bring 40,000 jobs to North Carolina.
January 30, 2019
jobs;medicaid;public health
darren jackson
Darren Jackson is a state representative from North Carolina currently serving as the state House minority leader.
north carolina
1
1
0
0
0
0
a tweet
Jackson said, "Expanding Medicaid would bring 40,000 jobs to North Carolina." Indeed, economists and health care experts say more money injected into North Carolina would lead to more jobs for its residents, although it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly how much. Jackson’s estimate fits in line with the available researc...
1
expanding medicaid would bring 40,000 jobs to north carolina.
jackson said, "expanding medicaid would bring 40,000 jobs to north carolina." indeed, economists and health care experts say more money injected into north carolina would lead to more jobs for its residents, although its difficult to pinpoint exactly how much. jacksons estimate fits in line with the available research,...
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20,076
1
You can't actually use ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds" to pay down state unemployment insurance fund deficits.
July 21, 2021
debt;coronavirus
jb pritzker
J.B. Pritzker is Illinois' 43rd governor and a former Chicago venture capitalist and entrepreneur.
illinois
1
5
3
7
3
0
a podcast interview
Pritzker said ARPA funds cannot be used to pay down state unemployment insurance fund deficits. His office acknowledged federal guidelines released in May permit states to use that aid to replenish those funds and said Pritzker misspoke. We rate Pritzker’s . — The statement is not accurate. Click here for more on the...
0
you can't actually use arpa american rescue plan act funds" to pay down state unemployment insurance fund deficits.
pritzker said arpa funds cannot be used to pay down state unemployment insurance fund deficits. his office acknowledged federal guidelines released in may permit states to use that aid to replenish those funds and said pritzker misspoke. we rate pritzkers . the statement is not accurate. click here for more on the s...
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1
U.S. Reps. John Barrow and Sanford Bishop and their fellow Democrats "went on a spending spree and now their credit card is maxed out.
May 18, 2011
federal budget
national republican congressional committee
National Republican Congressional Committee
georgia
4
5
9
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press releases
Barrow and Bishop have voted for spending bills, but members of Congress of all stripes vote to spend money. That’s part of their job. Once again, the NRCC is guilty of cherry-picking. Whether you agree with their individual votes, the records of these Blue Dog Democrats show it’s unfair to say they’re on a "spending s...
0
u.s. reps. john barrow and sanford bishop and their fellow democrats "went on a spending spree and now their credit card is maxed out.
barrow and bishop have voted for spending bills, but members of congress of all stripes vote to spend money. thats part of their job. once again, the nrcc is guilty of cherrypicking. whether you agree with their individual votes, the records of these blue dog democrats show its unfair to say theyre on a "spending spree...
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4
We waterboard, incidentally, hundreds of our own military personnel. They waterboard themselves in training to toughen themselves up.
August 31, 2009
military
duncan hunter
Duncan Hunter is a former U.S. representative from California, first elected to the post in 1980. He was born in California in 1948 and went to Western State University for undergraduate and law degrees. He served in Vietnam and practiced law before running for Congress. He is married and has two children. He withdrew ...
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According to the CIA inspector general's report, the technique used on the suspects was more powerful and convincing. And in the case of one terror suspect, it was used 183 times, often in rapid succession. So to argue the technique isn't torture because it is used on American servicemen as part of training ignores tha...
1
we waterboard, incidentally, hundreds of our own military personnel. they waterboard themselves in training to toughen themselves up.
according to the cia inspector general's report, the technique used on the suspects was more powerful and convincing. and in the case of one terror suspect, it was used 183 times, often in rapid succession. so to argue the technique isn't torture because it is used on american servicemen as part of training ignores tha...
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13,872
1
There have been more than 270 mass shootings in the United States in the last year alone. That's where four or more are killed.
October 9, 2017
crime;guns
hillary clinton
Hillary Clinton was the 2016 Democratic nominee for president. She served as U.S. Secretary of State during the first four years of the Obama administration. She is formerly a U.S. senator from New York, first elected in 2000. She was a candidate for president in 2008. She previously served as first lady when her husba...
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a speech at the University of California at Davis
Hillary Clinton in her UC Davis speech said there have been more than 270 mass shootings in the United States so far this year. She defined the events as "where four or more are killed." Our research has shown that a broad definition of mass shootings requires four or more people to be killed or injured. There have bee...
0
there have been more than 270 mass shootings in the united states in the last year alone. that's where four or more are killed.
hillary clinton in her uc davis speech said there have been more than 270 mass shootings in the united states so far this year. she defined the events as "where four or more are killed." our research has shown that a broad definition of mass shootings requires four or more people to be killed or injured. there have bee...
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6,391
3
Since the time of the Civil War, we've made a distinction in this country between the availability and the ability to access for people who were in the military, versus the rest of us, to vote.
August 31, 2012
elections;military
mike dewine
Mike DeWine, the Ohio attorney general, won the Republican primary for governor in May 2018 and is running in the general election in November. Previously he was one of Ohio's U.S. senator's, lieutenant governor and a member of the General Assembly.
ohio
2
1
5
4
1
0
a news conference
Special absentee voting privileges have been extended to military voters dating back to the Civil War. However, he also implied that those laws have been on the books for the past 150 years. This is only in a handful of states, the vast majority of states had to reenact military voting statutes after 1915.   That’s i...
1
since the time of the civil war, we've made a distinction in this country between the availability and the ability to access for people who were in the military, versus the rest of us, to vote.
special absentee voting privileges have been extended to military voters dating back to the civil war. however, he also implied that those laws have been on the books for the past 150 years. this is only in a handful of states, the vast majority of states had to reenact military voting statutes after 1915.   thats im...
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18,009
0
Says FEMA is giving essential workers $1,000.
July 14, 2020
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
That’s because the link you’re supposed to click to sign up leads to an image of a gorilla flipping off the camera. FEMA isn’t providing assistance to individuals and families affected by the coronavirus, according to its website .  Misinformation about the coronavirus has been pervasive during the pandemic. FEMA has ...
0
says fema is giving essential workers 1,000.
thats because the link youre supposed to click to sign up leads to an image of a gorilla flipping off the camera. fema isnt providing assistance to individuals and families affected by the coronavirus, according to its website .  misinformation about the coronavirus has been pervasive during the pandemic. fema has a p...
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7,661
2
Unemployment has been on the rise throughout Wisconsin" as Paul Ryan stepped up his advocacy of "immigration increases.
August 5, 2013
immigration;economy;jobs
federation for american immigration reform
The Federation for American Immigration Reform is an organization whose mission statement is to educate Americans about the costs of immigration, particularly illegal immigration.
wisconsin
0
0
1
1
0
0
a news release
And it’s Ryan is endorsing "immigration increases." But saying the rate "has been on the rise" suggests more than a one-month trend -- and there is no such trend in recent months. And for that one month, statewide unemployment in June fell, not rose, undercutting FAIR’s statement. There’s an element of here, but some...
0
unemployment has been on the rise throughout wisconsin" as paul ryan stepped up his advocacy of "immigration increases.
and its ryan is endorsing "immigration increases." but saying the rate "has been on the rise" suggests more than a onemonth trend and there is no such trend in recent months. and for that one month, statewide unemployment in june fell, not rose, undercutting fairs statement. theres an element of here, but some criti...
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1,870
2
As Washington debates cracking down on the big Wall Street banks, I've passed legislation that does so.
June 17, 2010
financial regulation;voting record
david segal
David Segal, a Democrat, is a state representative serving the city of Providence. Before being elected to the General Assembly in 2006, he was a member of the Providence City Council for four years, starting in 2003. He was a candidate for Congress in the 1st District in 2010.
rhode island
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a statement on his campaign website
Segal's measures in 2006 showed a foresight about a brewing problem and the gumption to try to do something about it. But his actions at the General Assembly in 2009 were nowhere near bold enough to warrant a that he cracked down on big Wall Street banks. We're calling it . Editor's note: This statement was rated whe...
0
as washington debates cracking down on the big wall street banks, i've passed legislation that does so.
segal's measures in 2006 showed a foresight about a brewing problem and the gumption to try to do something about it. but his actions at the general assembly in 2009 were nowhere near bold enough to warrant a that he cracked down on big wall street banks. we're calling it . editor's note this statement was rated when...
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15,340
1
Under the GOP tax law, "if you live in Hinsdale, Illinois … you are now being double-taxed to the tune of $35,000.
October 22, 2018
taxes
sean casten
Sean Casten is a Democrat serving as U.S. Representative for Illinois' 6th congressional district. This is his first term in office.
illinois
0
1
1
1
1
0
a debate:
Casten said that under the GOP tax law, "if you live in Hinsdale, Illinois … you are now being double-taxed to the tune of $35,000." His vague debate comment suggests — and fliers his campaign have posted around the area — that because of the cap on SALT deductions, residents could be hit with massive increases on the...
0
under the gop tax law, "if you live in hinsdale, illinois you are now being doubletaxed to the tune of 35,000.
casten said that under the gop tax law, "if you live in hinsdale, illinois you are now being doubletaxed to the tune of 35,000." his vague debate comment suggests and fliers his campaign have posted around the area that because of the cap on salt deductions, residents could be hit with massive increases on their ta...
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18,553
0
Says Donald Trump said, "The doctors said they've never seen a body kill the coronavirus like my body. They tested my DNA and it wasn't DNA. It was USA.
October 6, 2020
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
null
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a Facebook post
Don’t let it dominate your life. "  But there’s no he said doctors found "USA" instead of DNA in his cells. Trump has not said "DNA" since Jan. 6, 2020, while chatting with Rush Limbaugh, according to Factba.se , which maintains an archive of Trump’s tweets and transcripts of his interviews and speeches. We rate this...
0
says donald trump said, "the doctors said they've never seen a body kill the coronavirus like my body. they tested my dna and it wasn't dna. it was usa.
dont let it dominate your life. "  but theres no he said doctors found "usa" instead of dna in his cells. trump has not said "dna" since jan. 6, 2020, while chatting with rush limbaugh, according to factba.se , which maintains an archive of trumps tweets and transcripts of his interviews and speeches. we rate this po...
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1
Says Sen. Tammy Baldwin "claims to support a 'Buy America' philosophy, but her actions speak louder than her empty words.
January 25, 2018
economy;trade
leah vukmir
Republican Leah Vukmir was elected to the Wisconsin state Senate in 2010, representing a suburban Milwaukee district. She served in the state Assembly from 2002 to 2008. She lost a bid for the U.S. Senate in 2018.
wisconsin
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Our rating Vukmir said Baldwin "claims to support a ‘Buy American’ philosophy, but her actions speak louder than her empty words." Vukmir cited several broad matters that relate to the economy, but none that specifically applied to undermining Buy American initiatives. Meanwhile, Baldwin has been engaged with other "Bu...
0
says sen. tammy baldwin "claims to support a 'buy america' philosophy, but her actions speak louder than her empty words.
our rating vukmir said baldwin "claims to support a buy american philosophy, but her actions speak louder than her empty words." vukmir cited several broad matters that relate to the economy, but none that specifically applied to undermining buy american initiatives. meanwhile, baldwin has been engaged with other "buy ...
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4
So far this year, more students have been killed in schools than soldiers in combat zones.
May 18, 2018
children;military;guns
gwen graham
Gwen Graham lost the Democratic primary for governor in Florida in 2018. She won Florida's second district seat in the U.S. House in 2014 and served for one term. She is the daughter of former Florida Gov. Bob Graham.
florida
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Graham wrote, "So far this year, more students have been killed in schools than soldiers in combat zones." On the numbers, she is right. This year at least, within Graham’s stated parameters, exactly twice as many students have died in school shootings than military personnel have died in combat zones. It is important ...
1
so far this year, more students have been killed in schools than soldiers in combat zones.
graham wrote, "so far this year, more students have been killed in schools than soldiers in combat zones." on the numbers, she is right. this year at least, within grahams stated parameters, exactly twice as many students have died in school shootings than military personnel have died in combat zones. it is important t...
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Contends that President Obama "literally said (if) his cap-and-trade proposals were to pass, that utility rates, his words now, would, 'necessarily skyrocket.'
June 10, 2009
climate change;energy
mike pence
Mike Pence is the former vice president of the United States. A Republican, Pence was elected governor of Indiana in 2012. Pence previously served for 12 years as a congressman from Indiana representing the Sixth Congressional District; he was first elected in 2000. During his time in the U.S. House of Represenatives, ...
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In theory, this approach should reduce costs to consumers. Furthermore, revenue from auctioned permits will help consumers pay for increased energy prices, according to Obama's first budget. Despite those potential cost cuts, there's still little disagreement that consumers will pay for cap-and-trade, whether it's $3,1...
1
contends that president obama "literally said if his capandtrade proposals were to pass, that utility rates, his words now, would, 'necessarily skyrocket.'
in theory, this approach should reduce costs to consumers. furthermore, revenue from auctioned permits will help consumers pay for increased energy prices, according to obama's first budget. despite those potential cost cuts, there's still little disagreement that consumers will pay for capandtrade, whether it's 3,100 ...
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1
Breaking! Terrorist attacks Trumps at Mar A Lago.
April 2, 2018
crime;terrorism;punditfact
the trump talks
The Trump Talks is a pro-President Donald Trump website.
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a headline
We didn’t get much information about the incident from either entity. A Secret Service spokesman referred PolitiFact to the sheriff’s office, and a spokeswoman for the sheriff’s office referred PolitiFact to the Secret Service because it is the lead investigative agency. A headline said that "terrorist attacks Trumps a...
0
breaking! terrorist attacks trumps at mar a lago.
we didnt get much information about the incident from either entity. a secret service spokesman referred politifact to the sheriffs office, and a spokeswoman for the sheriffs office referred politifact to the secret service because it is the lead investigative agency. a headline said that "terrorist attacks trumps at m...
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5
The labor force participation rate -- the share of the potential workforce that is actually working or looking for work-- currently stands below 63%, the lowest level since the 1970s.
May 24, 2016
economy;jobs
dave brat
Dave Brat represents Virginia's 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was first elected to the seat in 2014 after pulling of a stunning upset of Majority Leader Eric Cantor in a Republican Primary. He is active in the Freedom Caucus, a conservative wing of Republican congressmen. Prior to...
virginia
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Brat said the labor force participation rate "currently stands below 63%, the lowest level since the 1970s." His percentage is right, and the congressman is correct that the rate of potential workers in the labor force has been hovering near a four-decade low since the start of 2014. Our one minor quibble is that the a...
1
the labor force participation rate the share of the potential workforce that is actually working or looking for work currently stands below 63, the lowest level since the 1970s.
brat said the labor force participation rate "currently stands below 63, the lowest level since the 1970s." his percentage is right, and the congressman is correct that the rate of potential workers in the labor force has been hovering near a fourdecade low since the start of 2014. our one minor quibble is that the act...
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1
Says his parents "came to America following Fidel Castro's takeover" of Cuba.
October 21, 2011
immigration;candidate biography
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 biography on his U.S. Senate website
Several times during his race for U.S. Senate, Rubio told reporters and voters his parents left Cuba in 1959, suggesting they had fled Castro's rule. In his campaign bio, and later in his official Senate biography, he said his parents "came to America following Fidel Castro's takeover." Even after he stumbled over date...
0
says his parents "came to america following fidel castro's takeover" of cuba.
several times during his race for u.s. senate, rubio told reporters and voters his parents left cuba in 1959, suggesting they had fled castro's rule. in his campaign bio, and later in his official senate biography, he said his parents "came to america following fidel castro's takeover." even after he stumbled over date...
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0
Says Barack Obama "began his presidency going on a worldwide apology tour.
January 12, 2012
foreign policy
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 U.S. Senate debate hosted by Empower Texans and the Texas Public Policy Foundation
    Obama made no secret during the campaign that he intended to set a different course on foreign policy than Bush -- a committed unilateralist -- had pursued.     Yet it’s to portray these early speeches as part of a global apology tour. Using this standard, you could argue that any change in foreign policy that’s u...
0
says barack obama "began his presidency going on a worldwide apology tour.
obama made no secret during the campaign that he intended to set a different course on foreign policy than bush a committed unilateralist had pursued.     yet its to portray these early speeches as part of a global apology tour. using this standard, you could argue that any change in foreign policy thats undertaken ...
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10,856
2
To abide by Environmental Protection Agency rules when mining or drilling you have "to take caution not to disturb bodies of water barely bigger than a puddle.
October 16, 2015
environment;regulation;water
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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Rubio said that to abide by EPA rules when mining or drilling you have "to take caution not to disturb bodies of water bigger than a puddle." A new final rule -- currently on hold due to lawsuits -- does seek to clarify what types of bodies of water the EPA can oversee through the Clean Water Act. But the rule explici...
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to abide by environmental protection agency rules when mining or drilling you have "to take caution not to disturb bodies of water barely bigger than a puddle.
rubio said that to abide by epa rules when mining or drilling you have "to take caution not to disturb bodies of water bigger than a puddle." a new final rule currently on hold due to lawsuits does seek to clarify what types of bodies of water the epa can oversee through the clean water act. but the rule explicitly ...
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2
Says Matt Bevin has repeatedly failed to pay his taxes.
August 5, 2013
ethics;taxes
mitch mcconnell
Mitch McConnell is a U.S. Senator from Kentucky and the Republican minority leader in the U.S. Senate.
national
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a campaign ad
The McConnell campaign ad paints a picture of Matt Bevin as a man with a track record of unpaid taxes. The is based on back taxes owed by a bell-making company in Connecticut that was owned by members of the Bevin family, and Bevin’s failure to pay taxes on a vacation house in Maine. With the bell maker, based on the ...
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says matt bevin has repeatedly failed to pay his taxes.
the mcconnell campaign ad paints a picture of matt bevin as a man with a track record of unpaid taxes. the is based on back taxes owed by a bellmaking company in connecticut that was owned by members of the bevin family, and bevins failure to pay taxes on a vacation house in maine. with the bell maker, based on the pa...
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2
A third of the budget for the city of Ferguson (Missouri) was being reaped by civil fines.
January 28, 2016
city budget;civil rights;criminal justice;crime;public safety;urban
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
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Paul asserted during the Republican debate that, "A third of the budget for the city of Ferguson (Mo.) was being reaped by civil fines." The is clear that the city was heavily dependent on fines and fees for its revenue, and Paul's comments about the effect on residents is noted. But we found that Paul seriously overs...
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a third of the budget for the city of ferguson missouri was being reaped by civil fines.
paul asserted during the republican debate that, "a third of the budget for the city of ferguson mo. was being reaped by civil fines." the is clear that the city was heavily dependent on fines and fees for its revenue, and paul's comments about the effect on residents is noted. but we found that paul seriously oversta...
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Fauci, DOD and CDC funded deadly pathogen research at Sudan lab
April 26, 2023
federal budget;public health
tiktok posts
Posts on the video-sharing platform TikTok.
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Our ruling  Citing a headline from a story on War Room, a TikTok video claimed that U.S. government agencies funded "deadly pathogen research" at a lab under siege in Sudan. But the activities War Room’s story cited concerned a laboratory in Juba, South Sudan, about 740 miles away from the lab in Khartoum, Sudan, which...
0
fauci, dod and cdc funded deadly pathogen research at sudan lab
our ruling  citing a headline from a story on war room, a tiktok video claimed that u.s. government agencies funded "deadly pathogen research" at a lab under siege in sudan. but the activities war rooms story cited concerned a laboratory in juba, south sudan, about 740 miles away from the lab in khartoum, sudan, which ...
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Back door gun control is in full effect in the United States" due to "Obama's Environmental Protection Agency.
December 2, 2013
environment;health care;public health;guns
allen west
Allen West announced in July 2021 that he is running for the Republican primary for Texas governor. He served for about a year as chairman of the Texas Republican Party, stepping down in June 2021. West represented Florida's 22nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013. Lieutenant ...
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a blog on his website
West wrote that "back door gun control is in full effect in the United States" due "to Obama’s Environmental Protection Agency." But there is no that it was a clandestine effort at back door gun control. Rather, the EPA’s settlement with Doe Run -- which concluded a case that began years before Obama was elected presi...
0
back door gun control is in full effect in the united states" due to "obama's environmental protection agency.
west wrote that "back door gun control is in full effect in the united states" due "to obamas environmental protection agency." but there is no that it was a clandestine effort at back door gun control. rather, the epas settlement with doe run which concluded a case that began years before obama was elected president...
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15,046
3
We saw the true danger of the FCC's net neutrality repeal when Verizon was caught throttling California fire fighters.
August 28, 2018
fires;technology;punditfact
fight for the future
Fight for the Future is a nonprofit advocacy group that works on causes related to Internet freedom and privacy.
null
0
1
1
0
0
0
a tweet
Fight for the Future said, "We saw the danger of the FCC's net neutrality repeal when Verizon was caught throttling California fire fighters." Under net neutrality, the firefighters could have filed a complaint against Verizon to the FCC, which at the very least would have launched an investigation, experts said. Repe...
1
we saw the true danger of the fcc's net neutrality repeal when verizon was caught throttling california fire fighters.
fight for the future said, "we saw the danger of the fcc's net neutrality repeal when verizon was caught throttling california fire fighters." under net neutrality, the firefighters could have filed a complaint against verizon to the fcc, which at the very least would have launched an investigation, experts said. repe...
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5
Six justices" on the U.S. Supreme Court have been "confirmed in presidential election years since 1912.
March 16, 2016
history;supreme court
mike honda
Mike Honda is a Democrat representing a California district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
national
1
0
0
0
0
0
a column posted on Medium
The graphic Honda used said that "six justices" on the U.S. Supreme Court have been "confirmed in presidential election years since 1912." That is correct, so we rate the statement .
1
six justices" on the u.s. supreme court have been "confirmed in presidential election years since 1912.
the graphic honda used said that "six justices" on the u.s. supreme court have been "confirmed in presidential election years since 1912." that is correct, so we rate the statement .
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492
2
I've supported every investigation (into Hurricane Katrina) and ways of finding out how – what caused the tragedy. I've met with people on the ground. I've met with the governor.
June 4, 2008
bush administration;natural disasters
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
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8
Baton Rouge, La
Though there are no accounts of McCain and Blanco meeting, McCain and Louisiana state officials did consult on hurricane-related matters, such as in late 2006, when he was a player in unsuccessful House-Senate negotiations over a water resources bill that took up how much oversight to apply to future Army Corps of Engi...
0
i've supported every investigation into hurricane katrina and ways of finding out how what caused the tragedy. i've met with people on the ground. i've met with the governor.
though there are no accounts of mccain and blanco meeting, mccain and louisiana state officials did consult on hurricanerelated matters, such as in late 2006, when he was a player in unsuccessful housesenate negotiations over a water resources bill that took up how much oversight to apply to future army corps of engine...
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5
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security warned that the SAVE "database is not a foolproof means of verifying (citizenship on) the voter rolls.
October 10, 2013
elections
league of women voters of florida
The League got its official start in Florida in 1939, when women in Winter Haven, Winter Park and St. Petersburg initiated the Florida League of Women Voters, following some earlier efforts. Today, with 30 local Leagues statewide, members hold candidate forums, issue Voter Guides to help inform citizens on local races...
florida
1
0
0
0
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0
a statement
The League of Women Voters in Florida said, "The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has already warned that this (SAVE) database is not a foolproof means of verifying the voter rolls." That warning is essentially what the federal government conveyed in a document that explains SAVE may not be able to show citizenship...
1
the u.s. department of homeland security warned that the save "database is not a foolproof means of verifying citizenship on the voter rolls.
the league of women voters in florida said, "the u.s. department of homeland security has already warned that this save database is not a foolproof means of verifying the voter rolls." that warning is essentially what the federal government conveyed in a document that explains save may not be able to show citizenship s...
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20,356
0
Facebook planted Frances Haugen as its own pretend whistleblower.
October 5, 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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a viral image
A viral image claimed that Facebook planted Haugen as a pretend whistleblower. PolitiFact found no that Haugen was acting as a plant when she leaked documents to the Wall Street Journal, filed whistleblower complaints with the SEC, appeared on "60 Minutes" and testified before Congress. A Wall Street Journal spokesper...
0
facebook planted frances haugen as its own pretend whistleblower.
a viral image claimed that facebook planted haugen as a pretend whistleblower. politifact found no that haugen was acting as a plant when she leaked documents to the wall street journal, filed whistleblower complaints with the sec, appeared on "60 minutes" and testified before congress. a wall street journal spokesper...
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6,049
2
In June, jobless ranks were higher in nearly 90 percent of U.S. cities.
August 5, 2012
economy;jobs;message machine 2012
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
31
33
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32
19
a campaign ad
The Romney campaign has many grim employment statistics it can legitimately cite in an ad such as this, but using this particular statistic is . The data the campaign relied on was not seasonally adjusted, so unemployment levels were exaggerated by the sudden graduation of high school and college students -- a caveat t...
0
in june, jobless ranks were higher in nearly 90 percent of u.s. cities.
the romney campaign has many grim employment statistics it can legitimately cite in an ad such as this, but using this particular statistic is . the data the campaign relied on was not seasonally adjusted, so unemployment levels were exaggerated by the sudden graduation of high school and college students a caveat tha...
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3,857
4
Since I took office, we've created 76,800 jobs.
June 17, 2011
jobs
rick scott
Rick Scott, a wealthy Florida businessman, was first elected Florida's 45th governor on Nov. 2, 2010 and re-elected Nov. 4, 2014. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018 and is running for re-election in 2024.
florida
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8
a statement
So where does that leave us? Scott got the number right, sticking to mainstream federal statistics. But he jumped the gun and overreached in claiming credit for those jobs. That's a pretty important clarification, and knocks him down a peg. We rate his statement .
1
since i took office, we've created 76,800 jobs.
so where does that leave us? scott got the number right, sticking to mainstream federal statistics. but he jumped the gun and overreached in claiming credit for those jobs. that's a pretty important clarification, and knocks him down a peg. we rate his statement .
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22,868
1
Nike lost a lawsuit against antisemitism and has to give away gift cards to its customers.
April 5, 2023
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
null
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a Facebook post
But scroll down past several photos of Nike shoes published on the same day, and the next most recent item is from July 2022 and concerns an Egyptian food restaurant. The majority of this account’s posts, in fact, are about this restaurant.    The account changed its account’s name to "Gift cards from the store" April...
0
nike lost a lawsuit against antisemitism and has to give away gift cards to its customers.
but scroll down past several photos of nike shoes published on the same day, and the next most recent item is from july 2022 and concerns an egyptian food restaurant. the majority of this accounts posts, in fact, are about this restaurant.    the account changed its accounts name to "gift cards from the store" april 5...
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5,280
3
We've had a dramatic drop in violent crime since this law ('stand your ground') has been in effect.
March 21, 2012
corrections and updates;criminal justice;crime
dennis baxley
Dennis Baxley is a state representative from Ocala, Fla. 
florida
0
0
1
1
0
0
an interview on MSNBC
Baxley said "We’ve had a dramatic drop in violent crime since this law has been in effect." His comments in television interviews implied the law itself reduced violent crime rates. There has been a drop, but rates were declining before the law went into effect. We found no proof that that the "stand your ground" law c...
1
we've had a dramatic drop in violent crime since this law 'stand your ground' has been in effect.
baxley said "weve had a dramatic drop in violent crime since this law has been in effect." his comments in television interviews implied the law itself reduced violent crime rates. there has been a drop, but rates were declining before the law went into effect. we found no proof that that the "stand your ground" law ca...
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14,255
2
We invested" in our transportation system "$24 billion over eight years. That's $3 billion more than what former Governor Jim Doyle spent on transportation over the same period of time.
January 24, 2018
state budget;transportation
scott walker
Scott Walker, a Republican, is the former governor of Wisconsin. He was first elected in November 2010. He survived a recall election in 2012, defeating Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett after igniting controversy with a bill curtailing public-employee union collective-bargaining rights.  He won re-election to a four-year te...
wisconsin
26
45
39
40
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11
a speech
Our rating: . He pointed to one highway project being ahead of schedule. But a wide range of other projects -- including major ones -- have been delayed. Promises kept: In November 2017, we rated as a Promise Kept two pledges that Walker made during his 2014 campaign for a second term as governor. He repaid funds that...
0
we invested" in our transportation system "24 billion over eight years. that's 3 billion more than what former governor jim doyle spent on transportation over the same period of time.
our rating . he pointed to one highway project being ahead of schedule. but a wide range of other projects including major ones have been delayed. promises kept in november 2017, we rated as a promise kept two pledges that walker made during his 2014 campaign for a second term as governor. he repaid funds that had b...
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7,134
0
Says the Democrats told the Catholic Church that they'll use federal powers to shut down church charities and hospitals if the church doesn't change its beliefs.
March 16, 2013
health care;religion;sexuality
ted cruz
Ted Cruz is a U.S. Senator from Texas, first elected in 2012. Cruz also was a candidate for president of the United States in 2016. He is the former solicitor general for the state of Texas, previously serving as the director of the Office of Policy Planning at the Federal Trade Commission, an Associate Deputy Attorney...
texas
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21
48
47
11
a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference
Cruz, alluding to Obamacare’s contraception insurance coverage mandate, said Democrats told the Catholic Church they would use federal powers to shut down its charities and hospitals if the church doesn’t change its beliefs. We found no sign of such a statement -- or anything close. The Catholic bishops have said that ...
0
says the democrats told the catholic church that they'll use federal powers to shut down church charities and hospitals if the church doesn't change its beliefs.
cruz, alluding to obamacares contraception insurance coverage mandate, said democrats told the catholic church they would use federal powers to shut down its charities and hospitals if the church doesnt change its beliefs. we found no sign of such a statement or anything close. the catholic bishops have said that pote...
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8,194
3
The latest Quinnipiac poll found that nearly six-in-ten Americans oppose ObamaCare -- 30% support the law and 57% oppose it.
December 14, 2013
health care;polls and public opinion
republican national committee
The Republican National Committee is the national arm of the Republican Party.
national
4
5
12
9
8
2
a Facebook post
to her word, the Facebook post was corrected within an hour or so. (We’ve posted a before-and-after look at right.) So the 57 percent in opposition was correct, but the actual level of support was 39 percent. Once we notified the RNC of this error, they quickly fixed it. Because one number was in the original post an...
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the latest quinnipiac poll found that nearly sixinten americans oppose obamacare 30 support the law and 57 oppose it.
to her word, the facebook post was corrected within an hour or so. weve posted a beforeandafter look at right. so the 57 percent in opposition was correct, but the actual level of support was 39 percent. once we notified the rnc of this error, they quickly fixed it. because one number was in the original post and one ...
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Says "showing up at the front doors of people's houses and violating HIPAA laws by requesting private medical information regarding their vaccination status is unacceptable and illegal.
July 9, 2021
privacy issues
mark robinson
Mark Robinson, a Republican, was elected Lt. Governor of North Carolina in 2020.
north carolina
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Robinson said it would be "illegal" for government officials to show up at peoples’ doors "requesting private medical information." An academic, a privacy law attorney, a former government employee who helped draft HIPAA, and a policy expert at a right-leaning think tank say Robinson’s is .  It is not a HIPAA violatio...
0
says "showing up at the front doors of people's houses and violating hipaa laws by requesting private medical information regarding their vaccination status is unacceptable and illegal.
robinson said it would be "illegal" for government officials to show up at peoples doors "requesting private medical information." an academic, a privacy law attorney, a former government employee who helped draft hipaa, and a policy expert at a rightleaning think tank say robinsons is .  it is not a hipaa violation t...
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4,480
3
For each $1 billion in infrastructure investment, 42,000 jobs are created.
October 26, 2011
economy;infrastructure;jobs
steve latourette
Steve LaTourette, a Republican, is a former member of the House of Representatives from Ohio's 14th Congressional District. He served from 1995 to 2013.
ohio
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But fellow committee member Corrine Brown of Florida, also a Democrat, separately said the number of jobs per $1 billion was 42,000. These, fellow Americans, are your lawmaking experts. LaTourette’s number was off, but his general concept has plenty of support, which is why we say pick a number.   Any number. It’s also...
1
for each 1 billion in infrastructure investment, 42,000 jobs are created.
but fellow committee member corrine brown of florida, also a democrat, separately said the number of jobs per 1 billion was 42,000. these, fellow americans, are your lawmaking experts. latourettes number was off, but his general concept has plenty of support, which is why we say pick a number.   any number. its also wh...
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Rudy Giuliani is "probably the most underqualified man since George Bush to seek the presidency.
October 30, 2007
null
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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Philadelphia
He also has six years as U.S. attorney in New York, where he prosecuted mob figures and Wall Street titans. By contrast, Biden's fellow Democrat John Edwards has only six years of experience in the Senate. Barack Obama has only three in the U.S. Senate and eight in the Illinois Senate. We find Biden's rhetoric is not...
0
rudy giuliani is "probably the most underqualified man since george bush to seek the presidency.
he also has six years as u.s. attorney in new york, where he prosecuted mob figures and wall street titans. by contrast, biden's fellow democrat john edwards has only six years of experience in the senate. barack obama has only three in the u.s. senate and eight in the illinois senate. we find biden's rhetoric is not...
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1
NFL will fly a "'Black Lives Matter' flag under the American flag at games.
June 10, 2020
civil rights;race and ethnicity;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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Nowhere in Goodell’s statement did he say that the NFL would fly a Black Lives Matter flag at football games. We could find no such promise on the league’s Twitter page, its website or reported in the media. We reached out to the NFL for a comment, but we haven’t heard back. The Facebook post is . We rate it .
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nfl will fly a "'black lives matter' flag under the american flag at games.
nowhere in goodells statement did he say that the nfl would fly a black lives matter flag at football games. we could find no such promise on the leagues twitter page, its website or reported in the media. we reached out to the nfl for a comment, but we havent heard back. the facebook post is . we rate it .
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14,685
4
Since the end of the financial crisis, we have seen an average of one community bank or credit union disappear every day.
May 22, 2018
financial regulation;government regulation;regulation
keith rothfus
Congressman Keith Rothfus is a Republican representing Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rothfus is running in the November 2018 general election to represent the newly drawn 17th District, which is replacing the 12th District under a statewide redistricting plan. 
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a press release
Rothfus said, "Since the end of the financial crisis, we have seen an average of one community bank or credit union disappear every day." His statement is supported by data for that timeframe from both the FDIC and National Credit Union Administration. Since the third quarter of 2009, America lost 2,141 community banks...
1
since the end of the financial crisis, we have seen an average of one community bank or credit union disappear every day.
rothfus said, "since the end of the financial crisis, we have seen an average of one community bank or credit union disappear every day." his statement is supported by data for that timeframe from both the fdic and national credit union administration. since the third quarter of 2009, america lost 2,141 community banks...
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0
President Barack Obama "has doubled the size of government since he took office.
April 10, 2012
corrections and updates;federal budget
paul ryan
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R.-Wis., became Speaker of the House in 2015 and served until his retirement in January 2019. Ryan was elected to represent southern Wisconsin in Congress in 1998 and for part of his tenure chaired the House Budget Committee. He was Mitt Romney's vice-presidential running mate in the 2012 president...
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Even Ryan’s out-of-date budget data offers no support for the notion that Obama "has doubled the size of government since he took office." As the House's budget leader and a key spokesman for his party’s budgetary proposals, Ryan should have known better. We rate his statement . UPDATE : After our story appeared, Ryan’...
0
president barack obama "has doubled the size of government since he took office.
even ryans outofdate budget data offers no support for the notion that obama "has doubled the size of government since he took office." as the house's budget leader and a key spokesman for his partys budgetary proposals, ryan should have known better. we rate his statement . update after our story appeared, ryans offi...
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5
Two years after the worst recession most of us have ever known ... corporate profits are up.
January 25, 2011
corporations;economy
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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the State of the Union address
Of course, corporate profits are just one component of the economy -- and just one part of Americans’ perceptions of how well the nation is doing economically. Unemployment is still stubbornly high, and indeed, some commentators have been critical of companies’ hesitancy to invest on new hires amid such high profits. S...
1
two years after the worst recession most of us have ever known ... corporate profits are up.
of course, corporate profits are just one component of the economy and just one part of americans perceptions of how well the nation is doing economically. unemployment is still stubbornly high, and indeed, some commentators have been critical of companies hesitancy to invest on new hires amid such high profits. still...
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14,161
2
When President Barack Obama "signed the executive order (on DACA, he) actually said he doesn't have the right to do this.
January 9, 2018
immigration
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
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a press conference with congressional leaders
Trump said that when Obama signed the executive order on DACA, he acknowledged that he didn’t have the right to do it. The smaller errors in that statement are that Obama didn’t sign an executive order, and that when he announced the new policy, he didn’t say that he lacked the authority. The bigger issue is that in 20...
0
when president barack obama "signed the executive order on daca, he actually said he doesn't have the right to do this.
trump said that when obama signed the executive order on daca, he acknowledged that he didnt have the right to do it. the smaller errors in that statement are that obama didnt sign an executive order, and that when he announced the new policy, he didnt say that he lacked the authority. the bigger issue is that in 2010 ...
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5,014
1
Illegal counterfeiting and piracy costs the U.S. economy $100 billion... every year.
January 20, 2012
congress;criminal justice;legal issues
lamar smith
Lamar Smith is a Republican congressman from a San Antonio-based district in Texas. He became chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in January 2011.
texas
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3
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an opinion column
Smith’s statement draws on a high-end estimate also based on flawed assumptions for the U.S. "consumption-based share of counterfeit and pirated goods" in 2008. The cited $100 billion figure doesn’t reflect the costs to the economy, contrary to Smith’s ; the 2011 study did not assess such costs, which are understandabl...
0
illegal counterfeiting and piracy costs the u.s. economy 100 billion... every year.
smiths statement draws on a highend estimate also based on flawed assumptions for the u.s. "consumptionbased share of counterfeit and pirated goods" in 2008. the cited 100 billion figure doesnt reflect the costs to the economy, contrary to smiths the 2011 study did not assess such costs, which are understandably slipp...
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12,434
2
In New York City, "murders are up.
September 26, 2016
crime
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
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a presidential debate at Hofstra University
At the debate, Trump said that In New York City, "murders are up." For virtually any time frame you can look at, including the year to date, murders in New York City are down. We rate the statement .
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in new york city, "murders are up.
at the debate, trump said that in new york city, "murders are up." for virtually any time frame you can look at, including the year to date, murders in new york city are down. we rate the statement .
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Just in the Austin MSA alone, 150 people move here every day.
March 28, 2018
census;population
jose carrillo
Jose Carrillo serves as director of strategic initiatives for the NALEO Educational Fund.
texas
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a Texas Capitol press conference
Carrillo said: "Just in the Austin MSA alone, 150 people move here every day." The five-county region’s population grew by 151 people a day in the 12 months up to July 2017, according to the latest annual federal estimate. This growth was due to people moving in outpacing people leaving the region with a third of the ...
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just in the austin msa alone, 150 people move here every day.
carrillo said "just in the austin msa alone, 150 people move here every day." the fivecounty regions population grew by 151 people a day in the 12 months up to july 2017, according to the latest annual federal estimate. this growth was due to people moving in outpacing people leaving the region with a third of the net...
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11,473
4
To this day, (the Cuban government) is a regime that provides safe harbor to terrorists and fugitives.
March 17, 2016
foreign policy;terrorism
paul ryan
U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R.-Wis., became Speaker of the House in 2015 and served until his retirement in January 2019. Ryan was elected to represent southern Wisconsin in Congress in 1998 and for part of his tenure chaired the House Budget Committee. He was Mitt Romney's vice-presidential running mate in the 2012 president...
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a news conference
Ryan said, "To this day, (the Cuban government) is a regime that provides safe harbor to terrorists and fugitives." There are some U.S. fugitives and members of a Spanish separatist group living in Cuba with the Cuban government’s permission. But Ryan’s statement misses an important nuance: In the past couple decades, ...
1
to this day, the cuban government is a regime that provides safe harbor to terrorists and fugitives.
ryan said, "to this day, the cuban government is a regime that provides safe harbor to terrorists and fugitives." there are some u.s. fugitives and members of a spanish separatist group living in cuba with the cuban governments permission. but ryans statement misses an important nuance in the past couple decades, cuba ...
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5
Polls show that 96 percent of New Jerseyans – and 95 percent of gun households in the state – support expanding background checks to keep guns away from those who shouldn't have them.
August 12, 2013
guns
mark kelly
Mark Kelly is a U.S. Senator from Arizona. Kelly is a retired astronaut and husband of former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, D-Ariz., who was injured in a January 2011 shooting. The couple founded advocacy group Americans for Responsible Solutions.
new jersey
2
2
2
1
0
0
an opinion column on NJ.com
Kelly said in an opinion column, ""Polls show that 96 percent of New Jerseyans – and 95 percent of gun households in the state – support expanding background checks to keep guns away from those who shouldn’t have them." Kelly was referring to a Quinnipiac University Polling Institute poll from January, with findings th...
1
polls show that 96 percent of new jerseyans and 95 percent of gun households in the state support expanding background checks to keep guns away from those who shouldn't have them.
kelly said in an opinion column, ""polls show that 96 percent of new jerseyans and 95 percent of gun households in the state support expanding background checks to keep guns away from those who shouldnt have them." kelly was referring to a quinnipiac university polling institute poll from january, with findings that ...
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5,046
2
Says he signed legislation leading to 12 Texas abortion clinics being closed.
January 18, 2012
abortion;state budget
rick perry
Rick Perry is the U.S. Energy Secretary and was governor of Texas from late December 2000 through 2014. He was re-elected in 2002, 2006 and 2010. He unsucessfully ran for president in 2012 and 2016.
texas
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a South Carolina forum
Planned Parenthood clinics shut down due to legislative decisions approved by Perry. But Perry's key point -- that the clinics provided abortions -- is unsupported. Abortion providers had been ineligible for state funding for years. This reference to abortion is critical to Perry's , which we rate .
0
says he signed legislation leading to 12 texas abortion clinics being closed.
planned parenthood clinics shut down due to legislative decisions approved by perry. but perry's key point that the clinics provided abortions is unsupported. abortion providers had been ineligible for state funding for years. this reference to abortion is critical to perry's , which we rate .
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13,485
0
Democrat Maxine Waters has shown up to only 10 percent of congressional meetings for 35 years.
June 7, 2017
fake news;voting record;punditfact
teddystick.com
A website associated with fake news.
null
0
0
0
0
0
1
a headline
We spot-checked Waters’ 2015-16 record as ranking member of the House Committee on Financial Services, which also gives her ex officio status on a half-dozen subcommittees, meaning Waters could attend meetings for those subcommittees if she chose. By our count, Waters missed 37 percent of the hearings listed on the Gov...
0
democrat maxine waters has shown up to only 10 percent of congressional meetings for 35 years.
we spotchecked waters 201516 record as ranking member of the house committee on financial services, which also gives her ex officio status on a halfdozen subcommittees, meaning waters could attend meetings for those subcommittees if she chose. by our count, waters missed 37 percent of the hearings listed on the governm...
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958
4
Oil money from federal leases "can only be used to clean up the mess and damages from drilling.
June 15, 2009
environment
bill nelson
Bill Nelson was first elected to the U.S. Senate from Florida in 2000. He lost re-election to Gov. Rick Scott in 2018. Nelson previously served in the Florida Legislature, Congress and as state Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner.  
national
4
11
9
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a statement
We think many people might miss that distinction, however. Nelson's strongly worded statement will probably leave them with the impression that Florida couldn't get any education money from any drilling, when it could opt to do what Texas has done and use revenue from drilling within 10 miles for education. He also is ...
1
oil money from federal leases "can only be used to clean up the mess and damages from drilling.
we think many people might miss that distinction, however. nelson's strongly worded statement will probably leave them with the impression that florida couldn't get any education money from any drilling, when it could opt to do what texas has done and use revenue from drilling within 10 miles for education. he also is ...
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13,703
1
Says there is proof Democrats hired actors to plan violence in Charlottesville.
August 14, 2017
fake news;punditfact
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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233
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Internet posts
Bloggers said there is proof Democrats hired actors to plan violence in Charlottesville. Several websites implied that left-leaning protesters hired crowds to impersonate white supremacists to incite violence. They pointed to a Craigslist ad  for California-based Crowds On Demand hiring paid actors in Charlotte, N.C., ...
0
says there is proof democrats hired actors to plan violence in charlottesville.
bloggers said there is proof democrats hired actors to plan violence in charlottesville. several websites implied that leftleaning protesters hired crowds to impersonate white supremacists to incite violence. they pointed to a craigslist ad  for californiabased crowds on demand hiring paid actors in charlotte, n.c., to...
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17,245
1
Bernie Sanders has "never taken corporate lobbyist money in his *entire political career.*
February 20, 2020
campaign finance;corporations
alexandria ocasio-cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat, was elected to New York's 14th Congressional district seat in November 2018.
null
0
2
2
0
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1
a tweet
Ocasio-Cortez said Sanders has "never taken corporate lobbyist money in his entire political career."  In at least a few cases during his campaigns for Senate and president, Sanders did accept contributions in the hundreds of dollars, or thousands, from registered lobbyists who represent corporations. We rate the state...
0
bernie sanders has "never taken corporate lobbyist money in his entire political career.
ocasiocortez said sanders has "never taken corporate lobbyist money in his entire political career."  in at least a few cases during his campaigns for senate and president, sanders did accept contributions in the hundreds of dollars, or thousands, from registered lobbyists who represent corporations. we rate the statem...
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15,948
3
It's clear in our country right now, almost half of American families are a $400 unexpected expense away from complete upheaval.
April 17, 2019
economy;poverty
kamala harris
Kamala Harris is the vice president of the United States. Harris was elected as a senator from California in 2016. She previously was California’s attorney general from 2011 to 2017. From 2004 until 2011, she was the district attorney of San Francisco. Harris received a bachelor’s degree in political science and econom...
california
2
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4
7
7
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a podcast
RELATED: Kamala Harris calls her LIFT plan ‘the most significant middle-class tax cut in generations.’ Is it? Kamala Harris gets it right on America’s rapid growth of student loan debt Are paychecks failing to keep up with inflation? Does teacher pay fall short of the living wage in 30 states, as Kamala Harris said?
1
it's clear in our country right now, almost half of american families are a 400 unexpected expense away from complete upheaval.
related kamala harris calls her lift plan the most significant middleclass tax cut in generations. is it? kamala harris gets it right on americas rapid growth of student loan debt are paychecks failing to keep up with inflation? does teacher pay fall short of the living wage in 30 states, as kamala harris said?
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14,954
1
China has "not acted so well with our elections. They've tampered with our elections quite a bit.
July 24, 2018
corrections and updates;elections;foreign policy
jeff denham
Jeff Denham is the U.S. Representative for California's 10th congressional district in the state's Central Valley. He is a Republican. 
california
0
0
1
0
1
0
a podcast interview
Congressman Jeff Denham recently claimed China has "tampered with our elections quite a bit." Last year, PolitiFact Wisconsin surveyed a dozen international affairs experts to examine a similar and found no China has conducted widespread election interference. It found one case in 1996 of illegal campaign contributio...
0
china has "not acted so well with our elections. they've tampered with our elections quite a bit.
congressman jeff denham recently claimed china has "tampered with our elections quite a bit." last year, politifact wisconsin surveyed a dozen international affairs experts to examine a similar and found no china has conducted widespread election interference. it found one case in 1996 of illegal campaign contributio...
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13,474
2
Says his campaign has received donations from "more than 7,000 contributors.
June 9, 2017
campaign finance
andrew gillum
Andrew Gillum won the Florida primary for governor in August 2018 and lost the November election to Ron DeSantis. He is a former mayor of Tallahassee and member of the Tallahassee city commission.
florida
0
3
5
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Gillum says his campaign has received donations from "more than 7,000 contributors." Gillum has raised more individual donations than leading competitors. But his donor total was by more than 1,500 individuals because he counted some donors more than once. We rate this .
0
says his campaign has received donations from "more than 7,000 contributors.
gillum says his campaign has received donations from "more than 7,000 contributors." gillum has raised more individual donations than leading competitors. but his donor total was by more than 1,500 individuals because he counted some donors more than once. we rate this .
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10,941
3
Says President Dwight Eisenhower "moved 1.5 million illegal immigrants out of this country.
November 10, 2015
immigration;history
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
national
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the Fox Business Network debate
Trump said President Eisenhower "moved 1.5 million illegal immigrants out of this country." Trump is referring to a 1954 campaign known as "Operation Wetback." While the idea that the operation resulted in more than 1 million deportations is not pulled out of thin air, historians widely cite that number as far too high...
1
says president dwight eisenhower "moved 1.5 million illegal immigrants out of this country.
trump said president eisenhower "moved 1.5 million illegal immigrants out of this country." trump is referring to a 1954 campaign known as "operation wetback." while the idea that the operation resulted in more than 1 million deportations is not pulled out of thin air, historians widely cite that number as far too high...
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4,450
3
Says "these 'Jersey Shore' folks, they're from New York.
October 19, 2011
pop culture
chris christie
Chris Christie announced June 6, 2023 that he is running for the Republican nomination for president. Christie was the governor of New Jersey and a candidate for the Republican nomination for president in 2016. As governor, Christie won office in 2010 and was re-elected in 2014. Prior to that, he was U.S. Attorney for ...
new jersey
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a radio interview
The governor said the cast members of the "Jersey Shore" are from New York and misrepresent "who the people are here in New Jersey." Sammi and Deena are Jersey girls -- born and raised. "The Situation" was born in New York, but grew up and still lives in New Jersey. We think he deserves some Jersey cred. Four New York...
1
says "these 'jersey shore' folks, they're from new york.
the governor said the cast members of the "jersey shore" are from new york and misrepresent "who the people are here in new jersey." sammi and deena are jersey girls born and raised. "the situation" was born in new york, but grew up and still lives in new jersey. we think he deserves some jersey cred. four new yorker...
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22,473
1
Tesla launched a cryptocurrency platform that "aims to help families become wealthier.
December 19, 2022
facebook fact-checks
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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a blog post
However, we found no such as press releases from Tesla that would connect the company to "Bitcoin iFex 360 Ai," which the blog post claimed is a new cryptocurrency trading platform that Tesla said "can transform anyone into a millionaire within 3-4 months. "  A Belgian television broadcaster reached the same conclusio...
0
tesla launched a cryptocurrency platform that "aims to help families become wealthier.
however, we found no such as press releases from tesla that would connect the company to "bitcoin ifex 360 ai," which the blog post claimed is a new cryptocurrency trading platform that tesla said "can transform anyone into a millionaire within 34 months. "  a belgian television broadcaster reached the same conclusion...
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Says $38 billion in spending cuts in federal budget compromise is "less than $1 billion in real cuts.
April 16, 2011
federal budget;state budget
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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The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the spending cuts would amount to only $352 million for fiscal 2011. But it said the cuts would total $20 billion to $25 billion from 2011 to 2021. Palin’s statement contained some element of , in that the spending cuts amount to less than $1 billion for the fiscal year ...
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says 38 billion in spending cuts in federal budget compromise is "less than 1 billion in real cuts.
the nonpartisan congressional budget office said the spending cuts would amount to only 352 million for fiscal 2011. but it said the cuts would total 20 billion to 25 billion from 2011 to 2021. palins statement contained some element of , in that the spending cuts amount to less than 1 billion for the fiscal year that ...
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Seniors will see $500 billion in Medicare cuts to fund Obamacare.
May 9, 2012
elections;health care;medicare;message machine 2012;tampa bay 10 news
u.s. chamber of commerce
From the chamber's Web site: "The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation representing 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations. More than 96% of U.S. Chamber members are small businesses with 100 employees or fewe...
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Medicare spending is still set to increase, just not at as high a rate as originally anticipated. The difference, about $500 billion, is being used to help fund other provisions in the new health care law.   That’s the small kernel of in this , which we rate . PolitiFact Florida and 10 News are partnering for the 2012...
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seniors will see 500 billion in medicare cuts to fund obamacare.
medicare spending is still set to increase, just not at as high a rate as originally anticipated. the difference, about 500 billion, is being used to help fund other provisions in the new health care law.   thats the small kernel of in this , which we rate . politifact florida and 10 news are partnering for the 2012 e...
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A CNN video shows "HAMMER / Scorecard Voter Software Fraud in Real Time
November 9, 2020
corrections and updates;elections;facebook fact-checks
pamela geller
Pamela Geller is an activist who co-founded Stop Islamization of America, also known as the American Freedom Defense Initiative, a far-right group. In February 2015, Geller's group hosted a "Draw the Prophet" event in Garland, Texas, during which two shooters tried to ambush the event but were killed. 
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Geller said that a 2019 CNN video clip shows the work of purported CIA-built hacking software Hammer and Scorecard in action. The clip shows a momentary glitch in election night totals. The head of the government agency created by Trump to protect against cyber attacks called the Hammer and Scorecard theory, "nonsense....
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a cnn video shows "hammer scorecard voter software fraud in real time
geller said that a 2019 cnn video clip shows the work of purported ciabuilt hacking software hammer and scorecard in action. the clip shows a momentary glitch in election night totals. the head of the government agency created by trump to protect against cyber attacks called the hammer and scorecard theory, "nonsense."...
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From 2013-2015, the richest 14 Americans increased their net wealth by more than $157 billion, yet the Republican budget would not require these Americans to contribute one penny to deficit reduction.
March 23, 2015
federal budget;wealth;taxes
bernie sanders
Bernie Sanders is a senator from Vermont. Sanders was first elected to the Senate in 2007 and was re-elected in 2012 and 2018. The senator also ran an unsuccessful presidential campaign in 2016, losing the Democratic primary to Hillary Clinton. From 1991 until 2007, he was the representative of Vermont’s At-Large Distr...
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Sanders said, "From 2013-2015, the richest 14 Americans increased their net wealth by more than $157 billion, yet the Republican budget would not require these Americans to contribute one penny to deficit reduction." The 14 richest Americans’ net wealth did go up by about $157 billion between 2013 and 2015. The propose...
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from 20132015, the richest 14 americans increased their net wealth by more than 157 billion, yet the republican budget would not require these americans to contribute one penny to deficit reduction.
sanders said, "from 20132015, the richest 14 americans increased their net wealth by more than 157 billion, yet the republican budget would not require these americans to contribute one penny to deficit reduction." the 14 richest americans net wealth did go up by about 157 billion between 2013 and 2015. the proposed re...
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