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The Government Accountability Office estimated (Obamacare) will add to the long-term deficit by $6.2 trillion.
May 16, 2013
deficit;health care
morgan griffith
Morgan Griffith, a Republican congressman, represents Virginia's 9th District, which includes much of Southwest and part of Southside Virginia. He was first elected to the U.S. House in 2010. He serves on the House's Energy and Commerce Committee, which includes assignments on the Health, Energy and Power, and Oversigh...
virginia
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a news release
Griffith said the GAO estimated Obamacare will add $6.2 trillion to deficits over the next 75 years. That figure isn’t in the GAO report that Griffith’s office cited. Republicans came up with the number by adding reasonable computations to a worst-case scenario laid out by the GAO early this year. Griffith failed to me...
0
the government accountability office estimated obamacare will add to the longterm deficit by 6.2 trillion.
griffith said the gao estimated obamacare will add 6.2 trillion to deficits over the next 75 years. that figure isnt in the gao report that griffiths office cited. republicans came up with the number by adding reasonable computations to a worstcase scenario laid out by the gao early this year. griffith failed to mentio...
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3
Says Ted Cruz slurred Republican senators including John Cornyn as "graybeards" and "spineless jellyfish.
February 22, 2012
candidate biography;congress
david dewhurst
David Dewhurst, the former state land commissioner, was initially elected lieutenant governor of Texas in 2002. He lost his 2012 bid for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate and lost his bid for re-nomination in 2014.
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Cruz used the terms "spineless jellyfish" and "graybeards" when talking about Republican candidates and conceivably even senators whom he views as insufficiently conservative. On that, Dewhurst has a defensible point. However, It’s less clear that Cruz was talking specifically about Cornyn. , his "graybeards" reference...
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says ted cruz slurred republican senators including john cornyn as "graybeards" and "spineless jellyfish.
cruz used the terms "spineless jellyfish" and "graybeards" when talking about republican candidates and conceivably even senators whom he views as insufficiently conservative. on that, dewhurst has a defensible point. however, its less clear that cruz was talking specifically about cornyn. , his "graybeards" reference ...
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This year, it's going to be over $1.5 trillion (that we've) reduced the debt.
September 18, 2022
debt;deficit;federal budget
joe biden
Joe Biden is the president of the United States. A Democrat, Biden served as a Delaware senator from 1973 (elected at the age of 29) until 2009. During his time in the Senate, he served as chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, chair of the International Narcotics Control Caucus and chair of the Judiciary Committee....
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an interview with CBS' "60 Minutes"
Biden said, "This year, it's going to be over $1.5 trillion (that we’ve) reduced the debt" The latest deficit projection does show the national debt is about $1.7 trillion lower now than it was in 2021. But this statement needs context. This large decrease is because of an unusual historical circumstance, the expiratio...
1
this year, it's going to be over 1.5 trillion that we've reduced the debt.
biden said, "this year, it's going to be over 1.5 trillion that weve reduced the debt" the latest deficit projection does show the national debt is about 1.7 trillion lower now than it was in 2021. but this statement needs context. this large decrease is because of an unusual historical circumstance, the expiration of ...
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2
Pre-existing conditions are covered under my (health care) plan.
October 3, 2012
debates;health care
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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Denver
    Romney said his health care proposals include protections for pre-existing conditions What he didn’t say at the debate -- but which his website states and advisers confirmed after the debate -- is that people would be protected from denial only if they have been continuously insured.     The health care law, though...
0
preexisting conditions are covered under my health care plan.
romney said his health care proposals include protections for preexisting conditions what he didnt say at the debate but which his website states and advisers confirmed after the debate is that people would be protected from denial only if they have been continuously insured.     the health care law, though, offers p...
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5
The United States has "one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world.
January 25, 2011
corporations;economy;taxes
barack obama
Barack Obama is the former president of the United States. Obama also served as a U.S. senator from Illinois. He was born in 1961 in Hawaii, where his parents met as students at the University of Hawaii. Obama's father is from Kenya and his mother is from Kansas. He graduated from Columbia University and received his l...
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the State of the Union address
Taking into account these complexities, we rated Toomey’s comment . Obama’s statement is actually more accurate than Toomey’s, because he hedges a bit by saying that the United States has "one of" the highest corporate tax rates in the world. He's right that the U.S. does now have the highest corporate tax rates on the...
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the united states has "one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world.
taking into account these complexities, we rated toomeys comment . obamas statement is actually more accurate than toomeys, because he hedges a bit by saying that the united states has "one of" the highest corporate tax rates in the world. he's right that the u.s. does now have the highest corporate tax rates on the bo...
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Heart complications are one symptom "listed" for the omicron variant and are being "used to cover up effects" of COVID-19 vaccines.
November 28, 2021
public health;facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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a blog post
An article widely shared on Facebook claimed that heart complications are a "listed" symptom of the omicron variant of the coronavirus and are being "used to cover up effects" of COVID-19 vaccines. Heart complications are not a "listed" symptom of omicron. And we found no to support the of a cover-up. Little is known...
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heart complications are one symptom "listed" for the omicron variant and are being "used to cover up effects" of covid19 vaccines.
an article widely shared on facebook claimed that heart complications are a "listed" symptom of the omicron variant of the coronavirus and are being "used to cover up effects" of covid19 vaccines. heart complications are not a "listed" symptom of omicron. and we found no to support the of a coverup. little is known a...
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Schools are putting litter boxes in bathrooms to accommodate kids who identify as furries.
April 4, 2022
facebook fact-checks;wisconsin;michigan;texas
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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Other, similar claims also have circulated in Wisconsin — where a school district denied that it allows students who identify as furries to lick their paws in gym class and bark in hallways — and in Texas, where a candidate for state office falsely claimed that cafeteria tables are being lowered to allow furries to eat...
0
schools are putting litter boxes in bathrooms to accommodate kids who identify as furries.
other, similar claims also have circulated in wisconsin where a school district denied that it allows students who identify as furries to lick their paws in gym class and bark in hallways and in texas, where a candidate for state office falsely claimed that cafeteria tables are being lowered to allow furries to eat w...
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4
This is not a joke: the president wants to house illegal aliens on our nation's military installations.
March 10, 2016
immigration;children;military
john carter
Carter, of Georgetown, was initially elected to the U.S. House in 2002. He is a former state district judge.
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the Round Rock Leader
Carter said, "This is not a joke: the president wants to house illegal aliens on our nation’s military installations." It’s correct that on Obama’s watch, the U.S. agency responsible for temporarily caring for unaccompanied immigrant children has enlisted the Pentagon in occasionally sheltering children (a "minors" det...
1
this is not a joke the president wants to house illegal aliens on our nation's military installations.
carter said, "this is not a joke the president wants to house illegal aliens on our nations military installations." its correct that on obamas watch, the u.s. agency responsible for temporarily caring for unaccompanied immigrant children has enlisted the pentagon in occasionally sheltering children a "minors" detail t...
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There are currently delays of up to six months in the processing of DNA evidence at the state run crime lab.
July 30, 2010
crime
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.
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But the BCI statistics Cordray’s office provided show that more than 90 times in 100 the processing time falls somewhat short of "up to" six month mark cited by DeWine. Cordray’s staff also cites records that show that the turnaround time has dropped by about one-third. That's clearly additional contextual information ...
1
there are currently delays of up to six months in the processing of dna evidence at the state run crime lab.
but the bci statistics cordrays office provided show that more than 90 times in 100 the processing time falls somewhat short of "up to" six month mark cited by dewine. cordrays staff also cites records that show that the turnaround time has dropped by about onethird. that's clearly additional contextual information not...
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John Edwards never -- has ever from the beginning of his political career has never taken PAC money or the money of Washington lobbyists. Ever." -Joe Trippi, senior campaign adviser
September 20, 2007
ethics
john edwards
John Edwards is a former U.S. senator from North Carolina who was John Kerry's running mate in 2004. A personal injury attorney, Edwards was born in South Carolina in 1953 and now lives in Chapel Hill, N.C. He graduated from North Carolina State University and earned a law degree from the University of North Carolina L...
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But they don't lobby. The lobbyists are the people who have to register as lobbyists. " If the had been even a little less absolute, a little less ironclad, we would have seen it as ',' given the effort the campaign makes to weed out registered lobbyists. But the best we can do is meet Edwards half-way on this one. .
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john edwards never has ever from the beginning of his political career has never taken pac money or the money of washington lobbyists. ever." joe trippi, senior campaign adviser
but they don't lobby. the lobbyists are the people who have to register as lobbyists. " if the had been even a little less absolute, a little less ironclad, we would have seen it as ',' given the effort the campaign makes to weed out registered lobbyists. but the best we can do is meet edwards halfway on this one. .
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The U.S. is "now importing 800,000 barrels of oil from Russia," but that could have been prevented if the Keystone XL pipeline hadn't been cancelled.
August 16, 2021
energy;foreign policy
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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social media posts
A Facebook post said the U.S. is "now importing 800,000 barrels of oil from Russia," but that this could have been prevented if the Keystone XL pipeline hadn’t been cancelled. The amount of oil being imported today from Russia has reached a record level of more than 800,000 barrels a day. That does roughly equal the tr...
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the u.s. is "now importing 800,000 barrels of oil from russia," but that could have been prevented if the keystone xl pipeline hadn't been cancelled.
a facebook post said the u.s. is "now importing 800,000 barrels of oil from russia," but that this could have been prevented if the keystone xl pipeline hadnt been cancelled. the amount of oil being imported today from russia has reached a record level of more than 800,000 barrels a day. that does roughly equal the tra...
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When Colorado  eased its medical marijuana laws, fatal accidents involving pot-using drivers soared while overall traffic fatalities decreased.
December 3, 2014
public safety;marijuana
charles "chuck" spahos
Charles "Chuck" Spahos is the executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia.
georgia
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a joint legislative hearing
The state has launched a public awareness campaign to the new law that allows police to cite those motorists for driving under the influence, Ford said. In other words, there are clear dangers to driving under the influence of marijuana, much as there are for driving intoxicated. But while a regional report claims that...
1
when colorado  eased its medical marijuana laws, fatal accidents involving potusing drivers soared while overall traffic fatalities decreased.
the state has launched a public awareness campaign to the new law that allows police to cite those motorists for driving under the influence, ford said. in other words, there are clear dangers to driving under the influence of marijuana, much as there are for driving intoxicated. but while a regional report claims that...
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15,598
3
7 million more Americans are uninsured now than when President Trump was elected.
January 23, 2019
health care
maria cantwell
Maria Cantwell is a Democrat and serves as the U.S. Senator from the State of Washington.
national
0
0
1
0
0
0
a tweet
Cantwell tweeted, "7 million more Americans are uninsured now than when President Trump was elected." The tweet cites one study of health insurance coverage, the one undertaken by Gallup. However, she ignores two closely watched government studies that showed much smaller changes in uninsured Americans, and in one inst...
1
7 million more americans are uninsured now than when president trump was elected.
cantwell tweeted, "7 million more americans are uninsured now than when president trump was elected." the tweet cites one study of health insurance coverage, the one undertaken by gallup. however, she ignores two closely watched government studies that showed much smaller changes in uninsured americans, and in one inst...
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0
Donald Trump's education plan to dramatically slash funding for public education would fire 49,000 Texas teachers.
September 20, 2016
education
progress texas
On its website, Progress Texas describes itself as a "nonprofit communications hub that educates the public about politicians, policies and organizations that have a direct impact on the everyday lives of Texans." Its mission, according to the website, is "to provide a strong, credible and enduring progressive voice th...
texas
0
0
1
3
0
2
a blog post
Progress Texas said Donald Trump’s plan would "fire" 49,000 Texas teachers. This rests on Trump diverting a great deal of federal aid--something Trump hasn't said he'll do, far as we can tell. Trump has said he wants to shrink the Department of Education toward more local control. However, he’s offered no specifics on...
0
donald trump's education plan to dramatically slash funding for public education would fire 49,000 texas teachers.
progress texas said donald trumps plan would "fire" 49,000 texas teachers. this rests on trump diverting a great deal of federal aidsomething trump hasn't said he'll do, far as we can tell. trump has said he wants to shrink the department of education toward more local control. however, hes offered no specifics on wha...
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3
We have an unemployment (rate of) 1.5 in Boone County, and we can't find enough workers.
April 1, 2019
economy;jobs
cheri toalson reisch
Cheri Toalson Reisch, a Republican, is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, elected in 2016.
missouri
0
1
1
1
0
0
the state House during discussion of a criminal justice bill
For Boone County, that figure is 45.9 percent. In comparison, the national average is 30.9 percent. Our rating Reisch said, "We have an unemployment [rate of] 1.5 in Boone County, and we can’t find enough workers." Reisch’s figures do not reflect the most recent data, but her point that her district has one of the lowe...
1
we have an unemployment rate of 1.5 in boone county, and we can't find enough workers.
for boone county, that figure is 45.9 percent. in comparison, the national average is 30.9 percent. our rating reisch said, "we have an unemployment rate of 1.5 in boone county, and we cant find enough workers." reischs figures do not reflect the most recent data, but her point that her district has one of the lowest u...
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10,213
3
Delta has had the most animal deaths among U.S. carriers in the past five years
March 31, 2015
public safety;transportation
bloomberg.com
Bloomberg.com is the website for Bloomberg business and political news.
georgia
0
0
1
0
0
0
a news report
The numbers back up that , but they miss many of the reasons why. As one of the nation’s largest carriers, Delta cannot be accurately compared to significantly smaller airlines who may have higher pet deaths per miles flown, a statistic unavailable from airlines or government data. Without that missing context, the is...
1
delta has had the most animal deaths among u.s. carriers in the past five years
the numbers back up that , but they miss many of the reasons why. as one of the nations largest carriers, delta cannot be accurately compared to significantly smaller airlines who may have higher pet deaths per miles flown, a statistic unavailable from airlines or government data. without that missing context, the is ...
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4,272
2
Says that even if you have no children, "under Obamacare, you would still have to carry insurance that covers pediatric, maternity and newborn care even though you do not need it.
September 8, 2011
health care
mary taylor
Mary Taylor lost the Republican primary for Ohio governor in 2018. She is the lieutenant governor of Ohio, elected in 2008 with Gov. John Kasich. She is the director of the Ohio Department of Insurance and also heads Kasich's “Common Sense Initiative” to reform Ohio’s regulatory policies. Prior to becoming lieutenant g...
ohio
0
1
1
1
0
0
an opinion column
"It's a silly argument, frankly. Insurance by definition includes things you don't think you need." What it means to us is that Taylor, the top official at the state department that oversees insurance, was accurate in describing provisions of what she calls Obamacare. But it is to imply that health insurance policies ...
0
says that even if you have no children, "under obamacare, you would still have to carry insurance that covers pediatric, maternity and newborn care even though you do not need it.
"it's a silly argument, frankly. insurance by definition includes things you don't think you need." what it means to us is that taylor, the top official at the state department that oversees insurance, was accurate in describing provisions of what she calls obamacare. but it is to imply that health insurance policies ...
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1
Says under U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal proposal, "Cows are out.
September 17, 2020
agriculture;elections
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
wisconsin
36
85
120
194
360
179
Speech
Trump claimed that the Green New Deal, proposed by liberal Democrats, among other things aims to ban cows: "Cows are out … They don’t want cattle, they don’t want cows."  But the text of the measure  does not mention cows at all, a once-posted supporting document acknowledged it would be hard to ban "farting cows" and ...
0
says under u.s. rep. alexandria ocasiocortez's green new deal proposal, "cows are out.
trump claimed that the green new deal, proposed by liberal democrats, among other things aims to ban cows "cows are out they dont want cattle, they dont want cows."  but the text of the measure  does not mention cows at all, a onceposted supporting document acknowledged it would be hard to ban "farting cows" and the m...
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0
Up until two weeks ago, John McCain was a leading proponent of amnesty. Now with me challenging him, suddenly he has changed.
April 28, 2010
immigration
j.d. hayworth
J.D. Hayworth is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and host of a conservative talk radio show. He challenged Sen. John McCain for renomination in the 2010 Republican Senate primary, but was defeated.
national
0
1
1
0
1
2
an interview on the Fox Business Network
But there is nothing to substantiate Hayworth's that, "Up until two weeks ago, John McCain was a leading proponent of amnesty. Now with me challenging him, suddenly he has changed." And his campaign could point to no solid to back him up. In fact, McCain started favoring border security over a pathway to citizenship ...
0
up until two weeks ago, john mccain was a leading proponent of amnesty. now with me challenging him, suddenly he has changed.
but there is nothing to substantiate hayworth's that, "up until two weeks ago, john mccain was a leading proponent of amnesty. now with me challenging him, suddenly he has changed." and his campaign could point to no solid to back him up. in fact, mccain started favoring border security over a pathway to citizenship ...
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3
All members of Congress are required to be in Obamacare, but Obama and members of his administration "have their own gold-plated health care plans that they're in.
October 8, 2013
congress;health care;government regulation
sean duffy
Sean Duffy is a Republican member of the U.S. House, representing Wisconsin's 7th District in the northwestern part of the state. The former Ashland County district attorney was elected In November 2010, taking the seat previously held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Dave Obey of Wausau.
wisconsin
0
2
8
6
3
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an interview
Our rating Duffy said: All members of Congress are required to be in Obamacare, but Obama and members of his administration "have their own gold-plated health care plans that they're in." Members of Congress will have to buy their health insurance from marketplaces created as part of the health reform law, while the pr...
1
all members of congress are required to be in obamacare, but obama and members of his administration "have their own goldplated health care plans that they're in.
our rating duffy said all members of congress are required to be in obamacare, but obama and members of his administration "have their own goldplated health care plans that they're in." members of congress will have to buy their health insurance from marketplaces created as part of the health reform law, while the pres...
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15,178
3
California's rent control measure Proposition 10 would have "No effect on homeowners
September 28, 2018
elections;housing;government regulation;regulation
yes on 10 campaign
The Yes on 10 campaign supports California's Proposition 10, a statewide rent control ballot measure. 
california
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0
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a TV advertisement
In a recent TV ad, the Yes on 10 campaign claimed California’s rent control measure would have "no effect on homeowners." Prop 10 would not force cities to impose rent control, but it would give them that option -- including on single family home rentals. Prop 10 supporters say it would be a politically poor decision f...
1
california's rent control measure proposition 10 would have "no effect on homeowners
in a recent tv ad, the yes on 10 campaign claimed californias rent control measure would have "no effect on homeowners." prop 10 would not force cities to impose rent control, but it would give them that option including on single family home rentals. prop 10 supporters say it would be a politically poor decision for ...
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13,784
5
Nearly 2/3 of rural Missourians don't have access to broadband. That needs to change.
September 8, 2017
technology
roy blunt
Roy Blunt is the junior U.S. senator from Missouri. He was formerly a U.S. representative from Missouri’s 7th district, and served for six years as the Republican whip in that chamber.
missouri
5
2
4
3
3
1
a tweet
Blunt said that nearly two-thirds of rural Missourians don’t have access to broadband. FCC numbers back up his statement. Experts agree that Missouri has a broadband access issue, and all cite the same FCC report. The 2016 Broadband Progress Report from the FCC states that 61 percent of rural Missourians lack access to...
1
nearly 23 of rural missourians don't have access to broadband. that needs to change.
blunt said that nearly twothirds of rural missourians dont have access to broadband. fcc numbers back up his statement. experts agree that missouri has a broadband access issue, and all cite the same fcc report. the 2016 broadband progress report from the fcc states that 61 percent of rural missourians lack access to b...
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6,959
3
Already, the Affordable Care Act is helping to slow the growth of (Medicare's) health care costs.
February 12, 2013
federal budget;health care;medicare
barack obama
Barack Obama is the former president of the United States. Obama also served as a U.S. senator from Illinois. He was born in 1961 in Hawaii, where his parents met as students at the University of Hawaii. Obama's father is from Kenya and his mother is from Kansas. He graduated from Columbia University and received his l...
national
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71
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the State of the Union speech
Obama said, "Already, the Affordable Care Act is helping to slow the growth of health care costs." He’s right that health care costs are slowing, but there’s not conclusive that the law is helping. The nonpartisan reports from the Congressional Budget Office don’t specifically say that, and some aspects of the health ...
1
already, the affordable care act is helping to slow the growth of medicare's health care costs.
obama said, "already, the affordable care act is helping to slow the growth of health care costs." hes right that health care costs are slowing, but theres not conclusive that the law is helping. the nonpartisan reports from the congressional budget office dont specifically say that, and some aspects of the health law...
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4
There are 500 million Internet users "and 80 million bloggers who are driving discussions in China. … So you've got a lot of people voicing frustration and discontent.
August 2, 2011
china;foreign policy;new hampshire 2012
jon huntsman
Jon Huntsman was the governor of Utah from 2005 to 2009. He served as ambassador to China from 2009 to 2011. He is a Republican candidate for president in 2012. 
national
2
4
5
5
1
1
Milford, N.H
… Blogs really reflect that." Our ruling: Huntsman said there are 500 million Internet users in China and 80 million bloggers, "so you’ve got a lot of people voicing frustration and discontent." He's right about the 500 million and his estimate on bloggers is low, but his underlying point is valid. But it's worth notin...
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there are 500 million internet users "and 80 million bloggers who are driving discussions in china. so you've got a lot of people voicing frustration and discontent.
blogs really reflect that." our ruling huntsman said there are 500 million internet users in china and 80 million bloggers, "so youve got a lot of people voicing frustration and discontent." he's right about the 500 million and his estimate on bloggers is low, but his underlying point is valid. but it's worth noting th...
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3
A minor cannot get a tattoo without parental consent but can get an abortion without parental consent.
August 4, 2015
abortion;states
marco rubio
Marco Rubio, a U.S. senator from Florida, was a candidate for president of the United States in 2016 and then dropped out and won re-election to the Senate. He was first elected to the Senate in 2010 and took office Jan. 5, 2011. Rubio served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2008 and is a former Spe...
florida
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an interview with Russell Moore, president of the Southern Baptist Convention
Rubio said "a minor cannot get a tattoo without parental consent but can get an abortion without parental consent." Rubio has a good argument for about 11 states, but that’s a minority. More commonly, parents by law need to be at least notified -- and in many cases give their consent -- for a minor to have an abortion....
1
a minor cannot get a tattoo without parental consent but can get an abortion without parental consent.
rubio said "a minor cannot get a tattoo without parental consent but can get an abortion without parental consent." rubio has a good argument for about 11 states, but thats a minority. more commonly, parents by law need to be at least notified and in many cases give their consent for a minor to have an abortion. ther...
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There was someone else on that plane for the secret Bill Clinton/Loretta Lynch meeting.
July 11, 2017
corrections and updates;fake news;punditfact
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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a headline
Again, none of it is . This is another example of a series of stories attempting to fool readers with a bogus saga about an oft-cited political event. We rate the ! Editor's note: The meeting between Bill Clinton and Loretta Lynch was in 2016. A typo in an earlier version of the story had the year. 
0
there was someone else on that plane for the secret bill clintonloretta lynch meeting.
again, none of it is . this is another example of a series of stories attempting to fool readers with a bogus saga about an oftcited political event. we rate the ! editor's note the meeting between bill clinton and loretta lynch was in 2016. a typo in an earlier version of the story had the year.
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4
Three Chinese nationals were apprehended trying to cross our Southern border illegally. Each had flu-like symptoms. Border Patrol quickly quarantined them and assessed any threat of coronavirus.
February 24, 2020
coronavirus
charlie kirk
Charlie Kirk is the founder and president of Turning Point USA, a conservative group that advocates for limited government and free markets.
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Kirk said: "Three Chinese nationals were apprehended trying to cross our Southern border illegally. Each had flu-like symptoms. Border Patrol quickly quarantined them and assessed any threat of Coronavirus." On Feb. 10, three people from China were apprehended at the border and two had a fever. All three were taken to ...
1
three chinese nationals were apprehended trying to cross our southern border illegally. each had flulike symptoms. border patrol quickly quarantined them and assessed any threat of coronavirus.
kirk said "three chinese nationals were apprehended trying to cross our southern border illegally. each had flulike symptoms. border patrol quickly quarantined them and assessed any threat of coronavirus." on feb. 10, three people from china were apprehended at the border and two had a fever. all three were taken to a ...
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1
Says Jon Runyan voted to "end programs to aid homeless veterans.
May 4, 2012
veterans;voting record
shelley adler
Shelley Adler, a Democrat, is running to represent New Jersey's third congressional district.
new jersey
0
0
0
1
2
0
an interview on NJTV’s “On the Record”
In a television interview, Adler said her opponent voted to "end programs to aid homeless veterans." Runyan voted for a bill that did not include funding for 10,000 new housing vouchers for homeless veterans. The bill would have had no impact on existing vouchers. The bill wouldn’t have expanded the program, but it wou...
0
says jon runyan voted to "end programs to aid homeless veterans.
in a television interview, adler said her opponent voted to "end programs to aid homeless veterans." runyan voted for a bill that did not include funding for 10,000 new housing vouchers for homeless veterans. the bill would have had no impact on existing vouchers. the bill wouldnt have expanded the program, but it woul...
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4
On a per capita basis, Irving-Las Colinas has more Fortune 500 companies than any city in the United States of America.
March 4, 2019
economy
greg abbott
Greg Abbott won election as governor of Texas in November 2014, carrying 59 percent of the vote. Abbott was re-elected in 2018. Abbott, a former member of the Texas Supreme Court, served three terms as the state's attorney general before being succeeded by Ken Paxton in early 2015.
texas
15
13
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6
a press conference
At a press conference celebrating the state’s economic success, Abbott said that, "on a per capita basis, Irving-Las Colinas has more Fortune 500 companies than any city in the United States of America." We did the math and his is if you look at every single place with at least one Fortune 500 company. But when you d...
1
on a per capita basis, irvinglas colinas has more fortune 500 companies than any city in the united states of america.
at a press conference celebrating the states economic success, abbott said that, "on a per capita basis, irvinglas colinas has more fortune 500 companies than any city in the united states of america." we did the math and his is if you look at every single place with at least one fortune 500 company. but when you do ...
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3,300
5
The entire state of Florida led the nation last year with the most prison inmates committing tax fraud.
March 17, 2011
corrections and updates;crime;taxes
bill nelson
Bill Nelson was first elected to the U.S. Senate from Florida in 2000. He lost re-election to Gov. Rick Scott in 2018. Nelson previously served in the Florida Legislature, Congress and as state Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner.  
florida
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a letter to IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman
"Prisoners continue to find ways to exploit weaknesses in the system in order to receive refunds to which they are not entitled." It may not be a top ranking that Florida wishes to , but Nelson is correct in noting that the state leads the nation in prisoners committing tax fraud. We rate this . CORRECTION: When first...
1
the entire state of florida led the nation last year with the most prison inmates committing tax fraud.
"prisoners continue to find ways to exploit weaknesses in the system in order to receive refunds to which they are not entitled." it may not be a top ranking that florida wishes to , but nelson is correct in noting that the state leads the nation in prisoners committing tax fraud. we rate this . correction when first ...
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12,288
3
Milwaukee has "the highest incarceration rate among African-American men in the country.
August 15, 2016
criminal justice;crime;urban
gwen moore
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore is a Democratic member of Congress, representing Wisconsin's 4th District, which primarily includes Milwaukee. Moore, who served in the state Legislature from 1989 to 2004, was elected to Congress in 2004.
wisconsin
7
8
8
5
5
1
an interview
And no local-level data was reported.) Our rating Moore said: Milwaukee has "the highest incarceration rate among African-American men in the country." There are indications that Milwaukee has a very high black male incarceration rate, including a 2016 study that ranks Wisconsin ranks second in the incarceration of bla...
1
milwaukee has "the highest incarceration rate among africanamerican men in the country.
and no locallevel data was reported. our rating moore said milwaukee has "the highest incarceration rate among africanamerican men in the country." there are indications that milwaukee has a very high black male incarceration rate, including a 2016 study that ranks wisconsin ranks second in the incarceration of black m...
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10,603
3
Every poll said I won the debate.
August 9, 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...
national
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194
360
179
an interview on CBS' "Face the Nation"
Trump said that "every poll said I won the debate." He has a point that at least three instant polls -- from the Drudge Report, Time and Slate -- showed him with better showings than any of his rivals, though the non-random design of these polls means they should be taken with a big grain of salt. More problematic for ...
1
every poll said i won the debate.
trump said that "every poll said i won the debate." he has a point that at least three instant polls from the drudge report, time and slate showed him with better showings than any of his rivals, though the nonrandom design of these polls means they should be taken with a big grain of salt. more problematic for his ...
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14,832
4
In Houston, Texas, there are more brothels than there are Starbucks.
June 27, 2018
crime;sexuality
greg abbott
Greg Abbott won election as governor of Texas in November 2014, carrying 59 percent of the vote. Abbott was re-elected in 2018. Abbott, a former member of the Texas Supreme Court, served three terms as the state's attorney general before being succeeded by Ken Paxton in early 2015.
texas
15
13
13
19
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6
a fundraising conference call with supporters
Abbott said Houston has more brothels than Starbucks stores. Of late, Houston police have tied prostitution-related cases to less than 50 sites while Houston is home to 155 Starbucks stores. However, police have identified more than 200 massage parlors and other places where prostitution likely occurs--a count supporte...
1
in houston, texas, there are more brothels than there are starbucks.
abbott said houston has more brothels than starbucks stores. of late, houston police have tied prostitutionrelated cases to less than 50 sites while houston is home to 155 starbucks stores. however, police have identified more than 200 massage parlors and other places where prostitution likely occursa count supported b...
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10,236
1
The United States "is not modernizing its nuclear weapons.
April 25, 2015
nuclear
marco rubio
Marco Rubio, a U.S. senator from Florida, was a candidate for president of the United States in 2016 and then dropped out and won re-election to the Senate. He was first elected to the Senate in 2010 and took office Jan. 5, 2011. Rubio served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000 to 2008 and is a former Spe...
florida
21
38
35
41
30
5
Iowa
Rubio said that the United States "is not modernizing its nuclear weapons." Most of the experts we interviewed disputed Rubio’s statement. While the United States has reduced the number of warheads, it has also been modernizing nuclear equipment and has plans to continue to do so. We rate this .
0
the united states "is not modernizing its nuclear weapons.
rubio said that the united states "is not modernizing its nuclear weapons." most of the experts we interviewed disputed rubios statement. while the united states has reduced the number of warheads, it has also been modernizing nuclear equipment and has plans to continue to do so. we rate this .
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21,326
1
DeSantis erases Disney's tax exempt law. Will cost Disney $200 Mil in taxes. Per year!
April 21, 2022
taxes;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
florida
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a Facebook post
DeSantis did not "erase" any tax-exempt status for Disney. That misconstrues the special taxing district status that is in the process of being removed.  We could not find to substantiate the $200 million tax figure cited in the . The financial impact of the legislation on Disney’s tax bill remains unclear.  We rate...
0
desantis erases disney's tax exempt law. will cost disney 200 mil in taxes. per year!
desantis did not "erase" any taxexempt status for disney. that misconstrues the special taxing district status that is in the process of being removed.  we could not find to substantiate the 200 million tax figure cited in the . the financial impact of the legislation on disneys tax bill remains unclear.  we rate th...
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20,438
1
The remains of Brian Laundrie that were discovered in Florida belong to a twin.
October 21, 2021
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
florida
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a Facebook post
Twins — even identical twins — don’t have identical dental patterns, according to a study published in a 1982 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.  There has been no mention in news or law enforcement reports that Laundrie had a twin, but there has been media coverage of his sister and their parent...
0
the remains of brian laundrie that were discovered in florida belong to a twin.
twins  even identical twins  dont have identical dental patterns, according to a study published in a 1982 issue of the journal of the american dental association.  there has been no mention in news or law enforcement reports that laundrie had a twin, but there has been media coverage of his sister and their parents ....
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4
Nearly 800 million opioid pills were shipped to WV, amounting to 433 pills for every man, woman, and child in the state.
September 9, 2020
drugs;public health
david mckinley
David McKinley is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia.
west virginia
4
2
0
1
0
0
a tweet
McKinley said, "Nearly 800 million opioid pills were shipped to WV, amounting to 433 pills for every man, woman, and child in the state." A state report put the number of pills flowing into West Virginia at more than 780 million. Using 2010 census data, that works out to 421 pills for every resident of West Virginia.  ...
1
nearly 800 million opioid pills were shipped to wv, amounting to 433 pills for every man, woman, and child in the state.
mckinley said, "nearly 800 million opioid pills were shipped to wv, amounting to 433 pills for every man, woman, and child in the state." a state report put the number of pills flowing into west virginia at more than 780 million. using 2010 census data, that works out to 421 pills for every resident of west virginia.  ...
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1
In the history of Republican primaries, I've gotten the most votes in the history of the Republican party.
April 29, 2016
elections
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
california
36
85
120
194
360
179
a speech at the California Republican Party Convention
Donald Trump said he’s already earned the most Republican primary votes in history. Experts who track this say Trump is on pace to break the record, but is still shy by about 800,000 votes. They predicted a strong victory in California --- more than a month from now -- could hand Trump the milestone. We rate Trump’s ...
0
in the history of republican primaries, i've gotten the most votes in the history of the republican party.
donald trump said hes already earned the most republican primary votes in history. experts who track this say trump is on pace to break the record, but is still shy by about 800,000 votes. they predicted a strong victory in california more than a month from now could hand trump the milestone. we rate trumps for no...
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4
We had the highest number of (military) sexual assaults ever reported in the last year" and "we had the lowest conviction rate and the lowest prosecution rate.
February 23, 2021
legal issues;military;women
kirsten gillibrand
Kirsten Gillibrand is a senator from New York. Gillibrand was appointed as senator in 2009 to fill Hillary Clinton’s vacated seat, as Clinton became U.S. Secretary of State under Barack Obama. Gillibrand won a special election in 2010 to retain her senate seat and won re-elections in 2012 and 2018. From 2007 to 2009, s...
new york
4
7
4
4
0
1
an interview with WNYC
Gillibrand said, "We had the highest number of (military) sexual assaults ever reported in the last year" and "we had the lowest conviction rate and the lowest prosecution rate." The number of reported military sexual assaults increased in all but one year between 2010 and 2019, and the number reached a record in 2019....
1
we had the highest number of military sexual assaults ever reported in the last year" and "we had the lowest conviction rate and the lowest prosecution rate.
gillibrand said, "we had the highest number of military sexual assaults ever reported in the last year" and "we had the lowest conviction rate and the lowest prosecution rate." the number of reported military sexual assaults increased in all but one year between 2010 and 2019, and the number reached a record in 2019. t...
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20,041
1
California has a personal belief exemption to any new vaccine added to the schedule after June 2015 for public and private daycare, preschool and K-12.
June 21, 2021
education;public health;facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
california
3
3
15
51
405
140
an Instagram post
It’s unclear whether the COVID-19 vaccination will be mandated for students in California. If it is, experts said they expect the Legislature would take the lead on mandating the shots and it’s likely personal belief exemptions would not apply. In short, personal belief exemptions do not currently exist for any mandate...
0
california has a personal belief exemption to any new vaccine added to the schedule after june 2015 for public and private daycare, preschool and k12.
its unclear whether the covid19 vaccination will be mandated for students in california. if it is, experts said they expect the legislature would take the lead on mandating the shots and its likely personal belief exemptions would not apply. in short, personal belief exemptions do not currently exist for any mandated v...
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8,601
4
Rick Scott tried to slash school funding by $3.3 billion.
March 25, 2014
education;state budget
charlie crist
Charlie Crist lost the race for Florida governor as the Democratic candidate in 2022. He served as a U.S. congressman from St. Petersburg since 2017 and resigned Aug. 31, 2022 to focus on his campaign.  As a Republican, Crist served as governor from 2007 to 2011. Crist left the Republican Party in 2010 to mount a campa...
florida
15
20
21
20
11
2
his campaign website
In the end, Tallahassee approved $1.3 billion in cuts. Scott has asked for increases in the three years since. Crist’s statement was specifically phrased, saying Scott "tried" to reduce school funding. That is accurate, but it’s important to note that Scott's initial proposal died in the Legislature, and funding has in...
1
rick scott tried to slash school funding by 3.3 billion.
in the end, tallahassee approved 1.3 billion in cuts. scott has asked for increases in the three years since. crists statement was specifically phrased, saying scott "tried" to reduce school funding. that is accurate, but its important to note that scott's initial proposal died in the legislature, and funding has incre...
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4,188
2
Says Milwaukee County buses are no less safe now than a year or two ago.
December 15, 2011
crime;transportation
chris abele
Chris Abele is Milwaukee County Executive, a position he won in an April 2011 special election to finish out the final year of the term of Scott Walker, who was elected governor in November 2010. The election was the first attempt at political office for Abele, a Milwaukee philanthropist and business owner. The office...
wisconsin
1
4
5
3
5
2
a television interview
But Abele’s about buses being no less safe than a year or two ago flies in the face of the passenger altercation stats. Plus, Abele makes use of overly broad "incident" numbers that are highly as a measure of crime. There’s enough counter -- the declining number of bus drivers struck -- to give Abele’s an element o...
0
says milwaukee county buses are no less safe now than a year or two ago.
but abeles about buses being no less safe than a year or two ago flies in the face of the passenger altercation stats. plus, abele makes use of overly broad "incident" numbers that are highly as a measure of crime. theres enough counter the declining number of bus drivers struck to give abeles an element of . but...
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4,583
1
Gov. Scott Walker received a $7,300 pay raise.
November 9, 2011
null
democratic party of wisconsin
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin focuses on advancing state Democratic candidates and related issues.
wisconsin
3
3
2
10
7
7
a news release
The pay for Walker -- or whoever succeeded Doyle as governor in January 2011 -- was long ago established. It’s one amount -- $144,423 -- and it can’t change. Walker can’t give himself a pay raise. It’s right there in the state Constitution. We rate the statement .
0
gov. scott walker received a 7,300 pay raise.
the pay for walker or whoever succeeded doyle as governor in january 2011 was long ago established. its one amount 144,423 and it cant change. walker cant give himself a pay raise. its right there in the state constitution. we rate the statement .
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8,463
4
There are 4.7 percent of Virginians who are minimum wage earners who are over 25 years of age working full-time and trying to raise a family.
February 11, 2014
families;workers
mark obenshain
Mark Obenshain, R-26th, is a Virginia State Senator. His district is comprised of Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren counties and Harrisonburg and part of Rockingham County.  Obenshain lost the 2013 Virginia attorney general's race to Democrat Mark Herring by a slim margin after a recount.  Obenshain was born ...
virginia
1
2
1
1
1
0
a floor debate
Obenshain’s overarching point must be considered, however. He was speaking against raising the minimum wage, arguing that the increase would threaten jobs while improving the lot of only a few working families. Our analysis of data that is available strongly suggests that the percentage of Virginia workers supporting f...
1
there are 4.7 percent of virginians who are minimum wage earners who are over 25 years of age working fulltime and trying to raise a family.
obenshains overarching point must be considered, however. he was speaking against raising the minimum wage, arguing that the increase would threaten jobs while improving the lot of only a few working families. our analysis of data that is available strongly suggests that the percentage of virginia workers supporting fa...
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13,213
0
Autopsy results from Vince Foster's exhumed body — Cause of death to be changed!
March 24, 2017
fake news;punditfact
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
null
8
18
24
53
233
396
a headline
TheLastLineOfDefense.org doesn’t indicate this story or any other post is , but its About Us link notes that "all articles should be considered satirical and any and all quotes attributed to actual people complete and total baloney." TheLastLineOfDefense.org has developed a regular cottage industry of writing about Fos...
0
autopsy results from vince foster's exhumed body cause of death to be changed!
thelastlineofdefense.org doesnt indicate this story or any other post is , but its about us link notes that "all articles should be considered satirical and any and all quotes attributed to actual people complete and total baloney." thelastlineofdefense.org has developed a regular cottage industry of writing about fost...
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2,184
3
Both the state and federal governments make more per gallon in gas taxes than the oil companies make themselves for doing all the work.
October 10, 2009
energy;taxes
ron johnson
Ron Johnson is a Republican U.S. senator from Wisconsin. A businessman and accountant, Johnson defeated Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold in the 2010 election. He is seeking re-election in 2016.
wisconsin
8
18
15
28
11
4
Oshkosh
That 2008 comparison is the latest available on the federal website. But he didn’t put a time frame on his statement, stating the equation as a timeless fact. And if you include foreign profits, it’s not on target even for 2008. The reality is it depends on the year, which is an important detail. We rate Johnson’s stat...
1
both the state and federal governments make more per gallon in gas taxes than the oil companies make themselves for doing all the work.
that 2008 comparison is the latest available on the federal website. but he didnt put a time frame on his statement, stating the equation as a timeless fact. and if you include foreign profits, its not on target even for 2008. the reality is it depends on the year, which is an important detail. we rate johnsons stateme...
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6,187
4
When President Obama took office, we were losing 700,000 jobs a month. Now we've had job growth, I think, for 24 consecutive months.
August 28, 2012
economy;jobs
david cicilline
David Cicilline was elected to the 1st Congressional District in 2010. Before that, he was mayor of Providence, beginning in January, 2003. A Brown University graduate, he received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.
rhode island
8
4
5
7
4
1
a debate on WPRI.com
In the debate, U.S. Rep. David Cicilline said: "When President Obama took office, we were losing 700,000 jobs a month. Now we've had job growth, I think, for 24 consecutive months." We want to note, as we repeatedly have, that even though there's been improvement in the job numbers during the Obama administration, a pr...
1
when president obama took office, we were losing 700,000 jobs a month. now we've had job growth, i think, for 24 consecutive months.
in the debate, u.s. rep. david cicilline said "when president obama took office, we were losing 700,000 jobs a month. now we've had job growth, i think, for 24 consecutive months." we want to note, as we repeatedly have, that even though there's been improvement in the job numbers during the obama administration, a pre...
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8,119
4
Firearms homicides are down about 40 percent" since Texas passed concealed-gun permit law.
November 19, 2013
civil rights;crime;guns
jerry patterson
Jerry Patterson, who won election to three terms as state land commissioner starting in 2002, filed to seek the post afresh in the 2018 elections. The former state senator from Pasadena unsuccessfully sought the 2014 Republican nomination for lieutenant governor.
texas
3
4
1
1
1
0
an online campaign video
Patterson said firearms homicides decreased 40 percent since Texas passed a law permitting licensed residents to carry concealed guns. That was staked to changes nationally and a timeframe unreasonably starting before the law took effect. Still, Patterson’s figure is close to correct. Data for Texas show declines of e...
1
firearms homicides are down about 40 percent" since texas passed concealedgun permit law.
patterson said firearms homicides decreased 40 percent since texas passed a law permitting licensed residents to carry concealed guns. that was staked to changes nationally and a timeframe unreasonably starting before the law took effect. still, pattersons figure is close to correct. data for texas show declines of ei...
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1
Video shows Arizona ballots "break chain of custody in Arizona.
November 13, 2022
elections;facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
arizona
3
3
15
51
405
140
an Instagram post
Also, the posts’ claims that there were no observers at Runbeck is .  The Maricopa County Republicans tweeted on Nov. 10 that Republicans had workers at Runbeck’s facilities on election night.  The party’s account tweeted again on Nov. 14: "Repeating! There were Republican observers at RUNBECK on election night and t...
0
video shows arizona ballots "break chain of custody in arizona.
also, the posts claims that there were no observers at runbeck is .  the maricopa county republicans tweeted on nov. 10 that republicans had workers at runbecks facilities on election night.  the partys account tweeted again on nov. 14 "repeating! there were republican observers at runbeck on election night and the n...
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6,985
4
Nobody in total is proposing cutting anything. We're trying to reduce the rate of growth in government.
February 13, 2013
deficit;federal budget;medicaid;medicare
ron johnson
Ron Johnson is a Republican U.S. senator from Wisconsin. A businessman and accountant, Johnson defeated Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold in the 2010 election. He is seeking re-election in 2016.
wisconsin
8
18
15
28
11
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a radio interview
And it declared claims in 2010 by Republicans that the federal health care law cut hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicare at the elderly’s expense. Both ratings rested in part on the recognition that Medicare’s budget would continue to grow, just at a slower pace, under the cost-savings plans. Johnson’s is som...
1
nobody in total is proposing cutting anything. we're trying to reduce the rate of growth in government.
and it declared claims in 2010 by republicans that the federal health care law cut hundreds of billions of dollars from medicare at the elderlys expense. both ratings rested in part on the recognition that medicares budget would continue to grow, just at a slower pace, under the costsavings plans. johnsons is somethi...
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21,865
1
The deaths of U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., and actor Anne Heche are suspicious and linked because they "partnered fighting against pedophilia.
August 19, 2022
congress;pop culture;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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24
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570
a Facebook post
A Facebook post claimed the deaths of Walorski and Heche are suspicious and linked because they "partnered fighting against pedophilia." A far-right podcast known to promote QAnon conspiracy theories was the source of the post’s , and we could find no that the two women ever knew each other. We rate this . PolitiFact...
0
the deaths of u.s. rep. jackie walorski, rind., and actor anne heche are suspicious and linked because they "partnered fighting against pedophilia.
a facebook post claimed the deaths of walorski and heche are suspicious and linked because they "partnered fighting against pedophilia." a farright podcast known to promote qanon conspiracy theories was the source of the posts , and we could find no that the two women ever knew each other. we rate this . politifact r...
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2
A recent study of a proposed cap-and-trade policy's effect on Wisconsin consumers showed it could "raise gasoline prices by 141 percent and electricity rates by 171 percent" by 2030.
March 26, 2013
environment;economy;gas prices
ron johnson
Ron Johnson is a Republican U.S. senator from Wisconsin. A businessman and accountant, Johnson defeated Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold in the 2010 election. He is seeking re-election in 2016.
wisconsin
8
18
15
28
11
4
a constituent email
The same study cites much smaller increases under a second scenario. And its conclusions, published by opponents of the bill, are an outlier among several other studies that independent congressional researchers say were more thorough -- and show much smaller increases. He also ignores studies that said a more recent b...
0
a recent study of a proposed capandtrade policy's effect on wisconsin consumers showed it could "raise gasoline prices by 141 percent and electricity rates by 171 percent" by 2030.
the same study cites much smaller increases under a second scenario. and its conclusions, published by opponents of the bill, are an outlier among several other studies that independent congressional researchers say were more thorough and show much smaller increases. he also ignores studies that said a more recent bil...
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4,114
0
Says a Senate resolution would restore $140 in monthly general assistance payments and prevent people from committing crime.
July 11, 2011
crime;poverty;state budget
sandra cunningham
Sandra Cunningham is a New Jersey State Senator. A Democrat, she represents a part of Hudson County.
new jersey
0
0
0
0
0
1
a speech on the State Senate floor
The ruling Cunningham strongly implied the state budget cut monthly general assistance payments, but the budget actually kept those payments intact. The senator also said losing that money could lead to more crime, but two experts said the payments wouldn’t necessarily prevent criminal acts. Cunningham acknowledged the...
0
says a senate resolution would restore 140 in monthly general assistance payments and prevent people from committing crime.
the ruling cunningham strongly implied the state budget cut monthly general assistance payments, but the budget actually kept those payments intact. the senator also said losing that money could lead to more crime, but two experts said the payments wouldnt necessarily prevent criminal acts. cunningham acknowledged the ...
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5,611
1
When Mitt Romney was governor of Massachusetts, "we didn't just slow the rate of growth of our government, we actually cut it.
May 12, 2012
history;state budget
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
58
35
32
19
an interview with CBN News
We believe the measure that best fits Romney’s no-frills is to use raw dollars -- and by that measure, spending rose by an average of about 5 percent per year during Romney’s term. We also should note that many of Romney’s efforts to shape the budget were summarily rejected by the Democratic legislature, so claiming f...
0
when mitt romney was governor of massachusetts, "we didn't just slow the rate of growth of our government, we actually cut it.
we believe the measure that best fits romneys nofrills is to use raw dollars and by that measure, spending rose by an average of about 5 percent per year during romneys term. we also should note that many of romneys efforts to shape the budget were summarily rejected by the democratic legislature, so claiming full cr...
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5,815
3
Says U.S. Senate rival Tommy Thompson said he wants to "do away with Medicare.
June 7, 2012
federal budget;health care;medicare
tammy baldwin
Tammy Baldwin was elected to the U.S. Senate on Nov. 6, 2012. She represented Wisconsin’s Second Congressional District from January 1999 to January 2013. She served as a member of the Wisconsin Assembly from January 1993 to January 1999. She was a Dane County supervisor from 1986 to 1994 and briefly served on the Madi...
wisconsin
10
14
15
12
7
0
a speech
Our rating Baldwin claimed that Thompson "said he wanted, quote, to do away with Medicare." He did say it, acknowledges he did not misspeak, and Baldwin accurately repeats the phrase. Still, Baldwin leaves out from Thompson’s own mouth that Thompson is talking about a dramatic transformation of Medicare in order to sa...
1
says u.s. senate rival tommy thompson said he wants to "do away with medicare.
our rating baldwin claimed that thompson "said he wanted, quote, to do away with medicare." he did say it, acknowledges he did not misspeak, and baldwin accurately repeats the phrase. still, baldwin leaves out from thompsons own mouth that thompson is talking about a dramatic transformation of medicare in order to sav...
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389
0
According to The Book of Revelations the anti-christ ... will be a man, in his 40s, of MUSLIM descent ... is it OBAMA??
March 19, 2008
obama birth certificate;religion
chain email
Chain emails circulate on the Internet, usually anonymously, making a variety of political claims.
national
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5
9
11
44
107
a chain e-mail
it's all there you can just find it," White said. "That description (in the chain e-mail) never occurs anywhere in one place nor are the component parts really about the same situation. It's a cherry-picking through Scripture to get it all to fit together." But fit together it doesn't. The in this e-mail is egregiousl...
0
according to the book of revelations the antichrist ... will be a man, in his 40s, of muslim descent ... is it obama??
it's all there you can just find it," white said. "that description in the chain email never occurs anywhere in one place nor are the component parts really about the same situation. it's a cherrypicking through scripture to get it all to fit together." but fit together it doesn't. the in this email is egregiously , s...
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10,351
4
In New Jersey, Gov. Christie vetoed legislation to extend early voting.
June 4, 2015
elections
hillary clinton
Hillary Clinton was the 2016 Democratic nominee for president. She served as U.S. Secretary of State during the first four years of the Obama administration. She is formerly a U.S. senator from New York, first elected in 2000. She was a candidate for president in 2008. She previously served as first lady when her husba...
national
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a speech
Clinton said, "In New Jersey, Gov. Christie vetoed legislation to extend early voting." In 2012, state legislators passed a bill that would have added early, in-person voting to New Jersey’s existing absentee ballot mail-in system. While the legislation wouldn’t have extended the time period for early voting, it would ...
1
in new jersey, gov. christie vetoed legislation to extend early voting.
clinton said, "in new jersey, gov. christie vetoed legislation to extend early voting." in 2012, state legislators passed a bill that would have added early, inperson voting to new jerseys existing absentee ballot mailin system. while the legislation wouldnt have extended the time period for early voting, it would have...
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2,840
4
Over 80 percent of the people want the shot to vote" on whether to approve same-sex marriage, according to polls.
December 12, 2010
civil rights;lgbtq;marriage
vincent "buddy" cianci
Vincent "Buddy" Cianci is a talk-radio host and ex-convict who spent more time serving as mayor of Providence (21 years from 1975 to 2002) than anyone in the city's history. He is the author of "Politics and Pasta: How I Prosecuted Mobsters, Rebuilt a Dying City, Advised a President, Dined with Sinatra, Spent Five Year...
rhode island
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an ABC-6 interview program
Nor did he mention that the polling was being done by a special interest group. And we believe the former mayor -- who eats, drinks and breathes politics, and currently serves as a political consultant for Channel 6 -- knows loaded questions when he sees them. Those are important elements for people to know. Yet Cianci...
1
over 80 percent of the people want the shot to vote" on whether to approve samesex marriage, according to polls.
nor did he mention that the polling was being done by a special interest group. and we believe the former mayor who eats, drinks and breathes politics, and currently serves as a political consultant for channel 6 knows loaded questions when he sees them. those are important elements for people to know. yet cianci sim...
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9,049
0
Justice John Roberts Signed Off On Obama's Arrest For Treason.
July 1, 2014
criminal justice;legal issues
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
national
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24
53
233
396
various posts on the Internet
Bloggers said Roberts "signed off on Obama’s arrest for treason." But even if he wanted to, the Constitution wouldn’t allow it. We rate the .  
0
justice john roberts signed off on obama's arrest for treason.
bloggers said roberts "signed off on obamas arrest for treason." but even if he wanted to, the constitution wouldnt allow it. we rate the .
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7,073
5
More than 64 percent of minimum-wage earners are women.
March 7, 2013
workers
nancy pelosi
Rep. Nancy Pelosi represents a district in California. She served as speaker of the U.S. House January 2019-2021. Formerly the speaker of the House from 2007-11, Pelosi served as the House minority leader from 2003 to 2007 and from 2011 to 2019.
national
6
7
15
12
10
4
a news conference
Pelosi said 64 percent of minimum-wage earners are women. Government figures from 2012, which are based on census data, back up her assertion. We rate the .
1
more than 64 percent of minimumwage earners are women.
pelosi said 64 percent of minimumwage earners are women. government figures from 2012, which are based on census data, back up her assertion. we rate the .
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4
Georgia and other states with weak gun laws have more crime.
October 18, 2010
guns
michael bloomberg
Michael Bloomberg was mayor of New York City from 2002 to 2013. The billionaire co-founded Bloomberg LP, a financial information and media company, in 1981. On Nov. 24, 2019, he announced his candidacy for the 2020 Democratic nomination for president and dropped out on March 4, 2020.
georgia
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So where does this leave us? The CDC numbers do show states with weaker gun laws tend to have more firearm deaths. The FBI data shows some of those states had more violent crime, but others were in the middle of the pack nationally. There are many types of crime, and not all are committed with firearms. We rate Bloombe...
1
georgia and other states with weak gun laws have more crime.
so where does this leave us? the cdc numbers do show states with weaker gun laws tend to have more firearm deaths. the fbi data shows some of those states had more violent crime, but others were in the middle of the pack nationally. there are many types of crime, and not all are committed with firearms. we rate bloombe...
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2,017
4
Says President Barack Obama initially said the national health-care mandate isn't a tax, but his administration now says it is a tax.
July 19, 2010
health care;taxes
republican party of texas
The Republican Party of Texas says it promotes a conservative government philosophy in the Lone Star state.
texas
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1
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1
a message on Twitter
In its tweet, the Republican Party overreaches when it says the administration now calls the mandate a tax. The administration (still) isn't doing that. But it does cite Congress' power to levy taxes as authority for the mandate. And that enables the GOP to score its own political point, based on what looks like the ad...
1
says president barack obama initially said the national healthcare mandate isn't a tax, but his administration now says it is a tax.
in its tweet, the republican party overreaches when it says the administration now calls the mandate a tax. the administration still isn't doing that. but it does cite congress' power to levy taxes as authority for the mandate. and that enables the gop to score its own political point, based on what looks like the admi...
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15,756
4
Right now, four in 10 public schools in our state are at least 50 years old.
February 25, 2019
education;state budget
roy cooper
Roy Cooper, a Democrat, is the governor of North Carolina. Previously he was the attorney general, a state senator and a state representative.
north carolina
3
9
8
4
0
0
his State of the State address
But there are some uncertainties. So we rate this statement . This story was produced by the North Carolina Fact-Checking Project, a partnership of McClatchy Carolinas, the Duke University Reporters’ Lab and PolitiFact. The NC Local News Lab Fund and the International Center for Journalists provide support for the proj...
1
right now, four in 10 public schools in our state are at least 50 years old.
but there are some uncertainties. so we rate this statement . this story was produced by the north carolina factchecking project, a partnership of mcclatchy carolinas, the duke university reporters lab and politifact. the nc local news lab fund and the international center for journalists provide support for the projec...
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8,562
3
Says President Barack Obama was responsible for "the assassination of at least four American citizens" in drone strikes.
March 19, 2014
legal issues;foreign policy;terrorism
kesha rogers
A follower of fringe political figure Lyndon LaRouche, frequent candidate Kesha Rogers of Houston has called for the impeachment of President Obama. The Texas Democratic Party declared her “not a real Democrat” before the March 2014 primary, in which she came second but with enough votes to trigger a runoff to determin...
texas
0
0
1
1
0
0
statements on her campaign website
Rogers said Obama was responsible for "the assassination of at least four American citizens" in drone strikes. U.S. drone strikes reportedly carried out on Obama’s authority killed the citizens listed by Rogers. But three deaths were evidently not intended, while it’s debated -- and unsettled at best -- whether the kil...
1
says president barack obama was responsible for "the assassination of at least four american citizens" in drone strikes.
rogers said obama was responsible for "the assassination of at least four american citizens" in drone strikes. u.s. drone strikes reportedly carried out on obamas authority killed the citizens listed by rogers. but three deaths were evidently not intended, while its debated and unsettled at best whether the killing o...
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14,386
2
We do have a Trade Deficit with Canada, as we do with almost all countries (some of them massive).
March 15, 2018
foreign policy;trade
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
national
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a tweet
Trump tweeted, "We do have a Trade Deficit with Canada, as we do with almost all countries (some of them massive)." On Canada, Trump’s statement is at best telling only part of the story. The United States currently has a trade deficit in goods with Canada, but the United States’ edge in services turns the overall bala...
0
we do have a trade deficit with canada, as we do with almost all countries some of them massive.
trump tweeted, "we do have a trade deficit with canada, as we do with almost all countries some of them massive." on canada, trumps statement is at best telling only part of the story. the united states currently has a trade deficit in goods with canada, but the united states edge in services turns the overall balance ...
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2
These steps (a middle-class tax cut, national health care plan, foreclosure prevention fund, Social Security fix and more) are all paid for.
June 16, 2008
federal budget
barack obama
Barack Obama is the former president of the United States. Obama also served as a U.S. senator from Illinois. He was born in 1961 in Hawaii, where his parents met as students at the University of Hawaii. Obama's father is from Kenya and his mother is from Kansas. He graduated from Columbia University and received his l...
national
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Flint, Mich
And it may be that those proposals will leave the deficit smaller than it is now, though we can't say for sure. More to the point, Obama can't say for sure. Until he fleshes out his economic plan considerably more, it's disingenuous to go around claiming his proposals are "paid for." And that is even more suspect con...
0
these steps a middleclass tax cut, national health care plan, foreclosure prevention fund, social security fix and more are all paid for.
and it may be that those proposals will leave the deficit smaller than it is now, though we can't say for sure. more to the point, obama can't say for sure. until he fleshes out his economic plan considerably more, it's disingenuous to go around claiming his proposals are "paid for." and that is even more suspect con...
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1
250,000 trucks are participating in the "Freedom Convoy" in Canada.
January 27, 2022
facebook fact-checks
viral image
Graphics, pictures and charts shared on social media give chain emails a run for their money when it comes to spreading too-good-to-be-true claims all over the Internet. A common form is is the "Internet macro," which uses an easily recognized and repurposed image (called a meme) wth superimposed text to make a funny b...
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a Facebook post
The CBC reported that both the Canadian Trucking Alliance and the American Trucking Associations say that up to 26,000 of 160,000 drivers who regularly cross the U.S.-Canada border are likely to be sidelined due to the vaccine mandate.   In Canada alone, as many as 16,000 drivers may be sidelined, according to the Can...
0
250,000 trucks are participating in the "freedom convoy" in canada.
the cbc reported that both the canadian trucking alliance and the american trucking associations say that up to 26,000 of 160,000 drivers who regularly cross the u.s.canada border are likely to be sidelined due to the vaccine mandate.   in canada alone, as many as 16,000 drivers may be sidelined, according to the cana...
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11,017
5
Twenty-five percent of our kids in foster care are there because their parents are involved in drugs.
October 9, 2015
children;drugs;poverty
vicky hartzler
Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., represents Missouri's fourth district. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1994.
missouri
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2
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5
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an interview on ABC's "This Week"
Hartzler claimed that a quarter of children in foster care were there because of their parent’s drug abuse. Her is a modest estimation of the issue, according to reliable data kept by Congress. Drug abuse by parents is the second most prevalent reason for a parent losing custody of a child to foster care services. We ...
1
twentyfive percent of our kids in foster care are there because their parents are involved in drugs.
hartzler claimed that a quarter of children in foster care were there because of their parents drug abuse. her is a modest estimation of the issue, according to reliable data kept by congress. drug abuse by parents is the second most prevalent reason for a parent losing custody of a child to foster care services. we r...
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19,441
1
The Atlanta shooting suspect wrote an anti-China post on Facebook prior to the shootings.
March 17, 2021
china;crime;facebook fact-checks;guns
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
null
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a Facebook post
Both are not aligned. Facebook also told PolitiFact that the screenshot does not show a real post.  "We’ve confirmed that these screenshots are and we’re removing them from the platform for violating our policies," company spokesperson Sally Aldous said. We didn’t find a legitimate Facebook account belonging to Long,...
0
the atlanta shooting suspect wrote an antichina post on facebook prior to the shootings.
both are not aligned. facebook also told politifact that the screenshot does not show a real post.  "weve confirmed that these screenshots are and were removing them from the platform for violating our policies," company spokesperson sally aldous said. we didnt find a legitimate facebook account belonging to long, bu...
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21,545
1
White supremacists are going to be "shooting up all Walmarts and will kill Blacks and Mexicans" in San Bernardino, California.
June 4, 2022
terrorism;facebook fact-checks;guns
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
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an Instagram post
Social media posts warned shoppers to stay away from Walmart stores in San Bernardino because police there were warned of threats by white supremacists to kill Black and Mexican shoppers. But police officials in the city and county said there were no credible threats, and a spokesperson for the San Bernardino Police De...
0
white supremacists are going to be "shooting up all walmarts and will kill blacks and mexicans" in san bernardino, california.
social media posts warned shoppers to stay away from walmart stores in san bernardino because police there were warned of threats by white supremacists to kill black and mexican shoppers. but police officials in the city and county said there were no credible threats, and a spokesperson for the san bernardino police de...
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22,872
1
Lead paint was not banned to protect children's health, but because it would protect people from radiation.
April 6, 2023
public health;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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1,410
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a Facebook post
A Facebook post claimed that lead paint was not banned to protect children’s health, but may have been banned because the paint would have protected Americans from dangerous radiation emitted from 5G, cell phone towers and other wireless technology. Lead paint was banned in homes in 1978 specifically to protect childre...
0
lead paint was not banned to protect children's health, but because it would protect people from radiation.
a facebook post claimed that lead paint was not banned to protect childrens health, but may have been banned because the paint would have protected americans from dangerous radiation emitted from 5g, cell phone towers and other wireless technology. lead paint was banned in homes in 1978 specifically to protect children...
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9,591
1
Obama, instead of nominating a health professional, he nominated someone who is an anti-gun activist (for surgeon general).
October 19, 2014
congress;corrections and updates;ebola;health care;public health;guns
ted cruz
Ted Cruz is a U.S. Senator from Texas, first elected in 2012. Cruz also was a candidate for president of the United States in 2016. He is the former solicitor general for the state of Texas, previously serving as the director of the Office of Policy Planning at the Federal Trade Commission, an Associate Deputy Attorney...
national
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an interview on CNN
Cruz said, "President Obama, instead of nominating a health professional, he nominated someone who is an anti-gun activist." Murthy has a long list of credentials showing he is a health professional, including his position as an attending physician at a leading hospital. Murthy runs a health care reform organization th...
0
obama, instead of nominating a health professional, he nominated someone who is an antigun activist for surgeon general.
cruz said, "president obama, instead of nominating a health professional, he nominated someone who is an antigun activist." murthy has a long list of credentials showing he is a health professional, including his position as an attending physician at a leading hospital. murthy runs a health care reform organization tha...
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1
Yale study: Vaccinated people more likely to be infected than those without the jab.
December 24, 2021
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
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3
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405
140
an Instagram post
An Instagram post claimed that a Yale study showed that vaccinated people are more likely to be infected with omicron than people who are not vaccinated. The misrepresents the source and findings of the study. It was done by Danish researchers at the Statens Serum Institut, not by Yale researchers.  The study shows a ...
0
yale study vaccinated people more likely to be infected than those without the jab.
an instagram post claimed that a yale study showed that vaccinated people are more likely to be infected with omicron than people who are not vaccinated. the misrepresents the source and findings of the study. it was done by danish researchers at the statens serum institut, not by yale researchers.  the study shows a ...
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18,075
0
Says Mark Zuckerberg's real name is Jacob Greenberg and he's the grandson of billionaire David Rockefeller.
June 18, 2020
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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1,410
570
a Facebook post
But a close look shows they’re not the same person. Zuckerberg was a billionaire at this point, so an arrest for drugs in Arizona would have been covered by local and national media outlets.  Still, there are conspiracy theorists who say Zuckerberg is secretly the grandson of Maurice "Hank" Greenberg , who was once a ...
0
says mark zuckerberg's real name is jacob greenberg and he's the grandson of billionaire david rockefeller.
but a close look shows theyre not the same person. zuckerberg was a billionaire at this point, so an arrest for drugs in arizona would have been covered by local and national media outlets.  still, there are conspiracy theorists who say zuckerberg is secretly the grandson of maurice "hank" greenberg , who was once a m...
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21,276
2
Fuel containing 15% ethanol will ruin a car engine.
April 12, 2022
energy;gas prices;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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50
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1,410
570
a post
A Facebook post says fuel containing 15% ethanol will ruin a car engine. The EPA and an academic study have said that fuel containing 15% ethanol is safe for cars, trucks and sport-utility vehicles made in 2001 or later — which make up more than 90% of the vehicles on U.S. roads. Many car manufacturers have okayed the ...
0
fuel containing 15 ethanol will ruin a car engine.
a facebook post says fuel containing 15 ethanol will ruin a car engine. the epa and an academic study have said that fuel containing 15 ethanol is safe for cars, trucks and sportutility vehicles made in 2001 or later which make up more than 90 of the vehicles on u.s. roads. many car manufacturers have okayed the use o...
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7,609
4
Rick Scott  "invested $38 million in the Port of Jacksonville's vital Mile Point Project," which "covered missing federal funds for the project.
July 25, 2013
economy;federal budget;state budget
republican party of florida
The Republican Party of Florida represents Republicans in Florida.
florida
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6
6
12
10
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a newspaper ad
Yes, Scott persuaded state leaders to put aside $36 million for the project, with the remaining $2 million coming from the port and the corps. In years past, the federal government paid most of the tab for improving a federal shipping channel. The Republicans’ ad implies Obama bears the burden for missing federal fundi...
1
rick scott  "invested 38 million in the port of jacksonville's vital mile point project," which "covered missing federal funds for the project.
yes, scott persuaded state leaders to put aside 36 million for the project, with the remaining 2 million coming from the port and the corps. in years past, the federal government paid most of the tab for improving a federal shipping channel. the republicans ad implies obama bears the burden for missing federal funding ...
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21,718
1
The gunman at Greenwood Park Mall was a CIA asset.
July 20, 2022
fake news;facebook fact-checks;guns
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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50
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1,410
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an image on Facebook
A viral post shared on Facebook suggested the Greenwood Park Mall shooter was a CIA-activated asset. The suggestion is tied to " flag" claims, which happen frequently after mass shootings like the one in Indiana. Police are still investigating the shooting, but we found no that the CIA planned Greenwood Park Mall shoo...
0
the gunman at greenwood park mall was a cia asset.
a viral post shared on facebook suggested the greenwood park mall shooter was a ciaactivated asset. the suggestion is tied to " flag" claims, which happen frequently after mass shootings like the one in indiana. police are still investigating the shooting, but we found no that the cia planned greenwood park mall shoot...
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5
The state's overall revenues only returned this year to 2007 levels.
September 15, 2014
economy;state budget
nathan deal
Nathan Deal is running for Georgia governor in 2010.
georgia
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candidate forum
At the low point --- which was the fiscal year that ran from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010 -- total tax collection were about $14.5 billion -- or $3.3 billion off the peak. It wasn’t until Fiscal 2014, which ended June 30 of this year, that total state tax collections were back to -- and slightly above -- 2007 levels, ...
1
the state's overall revenues only returned this year to 2007 levels.
at the low point which was the fiscal year that ran from july 1, 2009 to june 30, 2010 total tax collection were about 14.5 billion or 3.3 billion off the peak. it wasnt until fiscal 2014, which ended june 30 of this year, that total state tax collections were back to and slightly above 2007 levels, budget documen...
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18,629
1
They eliminated the funding for community policing.
October 15, 2020
criminal justice;crime
joe biden
Joe Biden is the president of the United States. A Democrat, Biden served as a Delaware senator from 1973 (elected at the age of 29) until 2009. During his time in the Senate, he served as chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, chair of the International Narcotics Control Caucus and chair of the Judiciary Committee....
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an ABC town hall
Biden said, "They eliminated the funding for community policing." That’s . While the program’s funding is lower than it was in the 1990s, it was never brought down to zero and remains in the neighborhood of $200 million a year. We rate the statement .
0
they eliminated the funding for community policing.
biden said, "they eliminated the funding for community policing." thats . while the programs funding is lower than it was in the 1990s, it was never brought down to zero and remains in the neighborhood of 200 million a year. we rate the statement .
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3,160
3
A miscarriage is considered an abortion.
February 17, 2011
abortion
eddie lucio, jr.
Brownsville native Eddie Lucio, Jr., was first elected to the Texas Senate in 1990, after serving two terms in the Texas House of Representatives.
texas
1
1
1
0
0
0
remarks on the Senate floor
Often the loss is a miscarriage (sometimes called spontaneous abortion by doctors)." Where does that leave us? There’s in Lucio’s statement: In medical terms, a miscarriage is also termed a spontaneous abortion. Where the senator got off track was in conflating those natural occurrences with elective abortions — medic...
1
a miscarriage is considered an abortion.
often the loss is a miscarriage sometimes called spontaneous abortion by doctors." where does that leave us? theres in lucios statement in medical terms, a miscarriage is also termed a spontaneous abortion. where the senator got off track was in conflating those natural occurrences with elective abortions medical pro...
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21,888
3
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says with the supersized staff, the IRS audit rate 'would rise for ALL taxpayers' regardless of income, and would even result in audits of innocent Americans who have paid their taxes and don't owe the IRS anything.
August 24, 2022
taxes
joni ernst
Joni Ernst is a Republican senator from Iowa. A former state senator, she won the 2014 GOP primary for an open U.S. Senate seat and defeated Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley in November. She was sworn into Congress in January 2015, replacing long-time Senator Tom Harkin.
iowa
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a newsletter
Ernst said a nonpartisan CBO report raised a flag about the Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on all taxpayers by allowing increased audits, regardless of income and even for those who don’t owe on their taxes. Ernst left out pertinent information that is in the CBO report, though. Analysts determined that the new law w...
1
the nonpartisan congressional budget office says with the supersized staff, the irs audit rate 'would rise for all taxpayers' regardless of income, and would even result in audits of innocent americans who have paid their taxes and don't owe the irs anything.
ernst said a nonpartisan cbo report raised a flag about the inflation reduction acts impact on all taxpayers by allowing increased audits, regardless of income and even for those who dont owe on their taxes. ernst left out pertinent information that is in the cbo report, though. analysts determined that the new law wou...
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15,203
2
Capital punishment is a "specific deterrent with the most heinous crimes.
October 6, 2018
death penalty
jeff bartos
Jeff Bartos is a Montgomery County, Pa.-based businessman and Republican candidate for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor in the Nov. 6, 2018 election. He is the running mate of Republican gubernatorial hopeful Scott Wagner. 
pennsylvania
0
0
0
1
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a televised debate
Bartos had a point that the jury is still out on whether the death penalty is an effective deterrent. But he also says he’s certain it is "a specific deterrent with the most heinous crimes." Most experts disagree, saying there is no convincing scientific supporting this conclusion. Bartos’ statements also conflict wit...
0
capital punishment is a "specific deterrent with the most heinous crimes.
bartos had a point that the jury is still out on whether the death penalty is an effective deterrent. but he also says hes certain it is "a specific deterrent with the most heinous crimes." most experts disagree, saying there is no convincing scientific supporting this conclusion. bartos statements also conflict with ...
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17,513
1
Per order from @GovWhitmer, people in Michigan are now banned from purchasing a new baby car seat in stores.
April 10, 2020
states;coronavirus
tweets
Twitter is a messaging service where people often discuss politics. Individual messages are called Tweets.
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a Twitter post
Sachs tweeted: "Per order from @GovWhitmer, people in Michigan are now banned from purchasing a new baby car seat in stores." No part of the executive order bans the sale of car seats, but large stores are under orders to keep customers away from areas selling items in categories such as gardening, flooring and furnitu...
0
per order from , people in michigan are now banned from purchasing a new baby car seat in stores.
sachs tweeted "per order from , people in michigan are now banned from purchasing a new baby car seat in stores." no part of the executive order bans the sale of car seats, but large stores are under orders to keep customers away from areas selling items in categories such as gardening, flooring and furniture. two mich...
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20,683
1
I've been against that war in Afghanistan from the very beginning.
December 12, 2021
afghanistan;military
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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64
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7
an interview with Rita Braver of CBS
Biden said, "I’ve been against that war in Afghanistan from the very beginning." The record tells a different story. Biden, along with every senator, voted to launch the war, three days after the 9/11 attacks. He opposed aspects of the war as vice president, particularly a troop surge 10 years later. We rate Biden’s st...
0
i've been against that war in afghanistan from the very beginning.
biden said, "ive been against that war in afghanistan from the very beginning." the record tells a different story. biden, along with every senator, voted to launch the war, three days after the 911 attacks. he opposed aspects of the war as vice president, particularly a troop surge 10 years later. we rate bidens state...
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4,414
2
Says Texas Senate hopeful Donna Campbell doesn't live in the district she's hoping to win in 2012.
October 3, 2011
candidate biography
burnt orange report
The Burnt Orange Report, which started in 2003, is a pro-Democratic Party Texas political blog. In its self-description, it says its writers include institutional leaders, political consultants, elected officials, lobbyists and concerned Texans.
texas
0
0
0
1
0
0
a blog post
We were frustrated in this check because the blogger did not prove her and Campbell didn’t discuss it with us. Our sense, based on available information, is that while Campbell formerly lived in Colorado County and was even still registered to vote there at the time of the Burnt Orange Report blog post, she settled in...
0
says texas senate hopeful donna campbell doesn't live in the district she's hoping to win in 2012.
we were frustrated in this check because the blogger did not prove her and campbell didnt discuss it with us. our sense, based on available information, is that while campbell formerly lived in colorado county and was even still registered to vote there at the time of the burnt orange report blog post, she settled in ...
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20,556
1
Disturbing Pfizer ad tells kids they'll get superpowers from COVID jab.
November 3, 2021
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
null
8
18
24
53
233
396
a blog post
In nearly a minute and a half, no one makes the that the vaccine gives children superpowers. And the context in which superpowers are mentioned, it’s clear they’re not referring to, say, invisibility or flying. The headline makes a different case, and using language like "disturbing" and "pure evil," leaves readers wi...
0
disturbing pfizer ad tells kids they'll get superpowers from covid jab.
in nearly a minute and a half, no one makes the that the vaccine gives children superpowers. and the context in which superpowers are mentioned, its clear theyre not referring to, say, invisibility or flying. the headline makes a different case, and using language like "disturbing" and "pure evil," leaves readers with...
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4
In 2008 (Mandel) was re-elected to a second term, representing a district with a 2:1 Democrat to Republican voter ratio.
August 19, 2010
elections
josh mandel
Josh Mandel, a Republican from Lyndhurst, is a Marine veteran who served two tours in Iraq. He served as Ohio treasurer from 2011 to 2019.  Before that, he was a state representative from the 17th Ohio House District. He unsuccessfully challenged Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown in the 2012 US Senate race. Mandel is ...
ohio
5
5
3
5
6
7
a statement posted to his website
Obama received 37,350 votes, about 51.5 percent. McCain received 35,207 votes, about 48.5 percent. What all this shows is that depending on which gauge you use, the ratio of Democrats to Republicans can vary significantly. Yet by one measurement, Mandel is correct We rate his statement as . Comment on this item .
1
in 2008 mandel was reelected to a second term, representing a district with a 21 democrat to republican voter ratio.
obama received 37,350 votes, about 51.5 percent. mccain received 35,207 votes, about 48.5 percent. what all this shows is that depending on which gauge you use, the ratio of democrats to republicans can vary significantly. yet by one measurement, mandel is correct we rate his statement as . comment on this item .
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4,737
3
President Obama has increased the federal workforce 192,000 individuals -- about 10 percent since he's taken office -- while we've lost 2 million jobs.
December 15, 2011
federal budget
ron johnson
Ron Johnson is a Republican U.S. senator from Wisconsin. A businessman and accountant, Johnson defeated Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold in the 2010 election. He is seeking re-election in 2016.
wisconsin
8
18
15
28
11
4
a television interview
Finally, we’ll note that PolitiFact routinely checks not only the accuracy of jobs numbers, but whether blame or credit is justifiably fixed on the subject of the political . For job-creation and job-loss claims, we have noted in the past that politicians’ policies are just one factor in employment levels. That’s in t...
1
president obama has increased the federal workforce 192,000 individuals about 10 percent since he's taken office while we've lost 2 million jobs.
finally, well note that politifact routinely checks not only the accuracy of jobs numbers, but whether blame or credit is justifiably fixed on the subject of the political . for jobcreation and jobloss claims, we have noted in the past that politicians policies are just one factor in employment levels. thats in this c...
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3,850
1
Georgia's illegal immigration crackdown laws should be called the "Brown Codes" because of their similarity to the "Black Codes" governing blacks after the Civil War.
June 2, 2011
immigration;history
robert brown
Robert Brown, a Democrat from Macon, is a Georgia state senator.
georgia
1
0
0
1
1
0
a press release
Slaves were forced here. And the deportation illegal immigrants face is a far cry from the cruelty of re-enslavement. Both laws do single out groups for stigmatization, but that won’t improve Brown’s rating by much. The difference between the Black Codes and Georgia’s new immigration law is so vast it gives an impress...
0
georgia's illegal immigration crackdown laws should be called the "brown codes" because of their similarity to the "black codes" governing blacks after the civil war.
slaves were forced here. and the deportation illegal immigrants face is a far cry from the cruelty of reenslavement. both laws do single out groups for stigmatization, but that wont improve browns rating by much. the difference between the black codes and georgias new immigration law is so vast it gives an impression....
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1,080
1
You lie!" (in response to President Obama saying health reform would not insure illegal immigrants.)
September 9, 2009
immigration;health care
joe wilson
Joe Wilson is a Republican Congressman from South Carolina. He represents the 2nd district, which include Columbia, Beaufort and Hilton Head Island.
national
0
0
0
0
1
0
the audience at a joint session of Congress
They would purchase that at full cost. Obama said, "The reforms I’m proposing would not apply to those who are here illegally," which Wilson said was a "lie." Actually, Obama can make a pretty thorough case that reform doesn't apply to those here illegally. We don't find the public option argument enough to make the ca...
0
you lie!" in response to president obama saying health reform would not insure illegal immigrants.
they would purchase that at full cost. obama said, "the reforms im proposing would not apply to those who are here illegally," which wilson said was a "lie." actually, obama can make a pretty thorough case that reform doesn't apply to those here illegally. we don't find the public option argument enough to make the cas...
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9,843
2
About 30 percent" of those released from Guantanamo "have re-entered the fight.
January 13, 2015
terrorism
john mccain
John McCain was a U.S. senator from Arizona, a post he held from 1987 to his death in 2018. He previously served two terms in the U.S. House. He was the Republican nominee for president in 2008. McCain was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and spent his career in the military, as his father did. He was a combat pilo...
national
37
37
31
32
39
8
a press conference
McCain said "about 30 percent" of those released from Guantanamo "have re-entered the fight." Government numbers show 17 percent of former Guantanamo detainees are confirmed to have re-engaged in terrorist or insurgent activity, while 12 percent are just suspected of re-engaging. Accounting for those who have been kill...
0
about 30 percent" of those released from guantanamo "have reentered the fight.
mccain said "about 30 percent" of those released from guantanamo "have reentered the fight." government numbers show 17 percent of former guantanamo detainees are confirmed to have reengaged in terrorist or insurgent activity, while 12 percent are just suspected of reengaging. accounting for those who have been killed ...
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9,261
5
Says Keene, N.H., requested a "military-grade armored personnel truck," citing their annual Pumpkin Festival as "a possible target" for terrorists.
August 17, 2014
homeland security;public safety
john oliver
John Oliver is the host of "Last Week Tonight" on HBO. Previously he was a correspondent for Comedy Central's "The Daily Show."
new hampshire
4
4
2
0
0
0
a segment on his show, Last Week Tonight
Oliver said the Keene Police Department cited its annual Pumpkin Festival as a potential target for terrorism when it applied for grant money to buy an armored personnel truck. Keene’s mayor says the city had a variety of reasons for seeking the BearCat, but Oliver was correct to state that the city cited the Pumpkin F...
1
says keene, n.h., requested a "militarygrade armored personnel truck," citing their annual pumpkin festival as "a possible target" for terrorists.
oliver said the keene police department cited its annual pumpkin festival as a potential target for terrorism when it applied for grant money to buy an armored personnel truck. keenes mayor says the city had a variety of reasons for seeking the bearcat, but oliver was correct to state that the city cited the pumpkin fe...
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12,630
2
California's proposed tobacco tax "diverts 82 percent of the new taxes to line the pockets of wealthy special interests like insurance companies who don't have to help even one more patient.
October 7, 2016
elections;public health;taxes
no on 56 campaign
The No on 56 campaign opposes California's proposed $2 per pack cigarette tax. It is funded by tobacco companies Phillip Morris and R.J. Reynolds.
california
0
0
0
2
0
0
a campaign TV ad.
A recent No on 56 campaign ad claims: "Prop 56 diverts 82 percent of the new taxes to line the pockets of wealthy special interests like insurance companies who don't have to help even one more patient." The Legislative Analyst’s Office reported that 82 percent of revenue generated by the measure, after some is directe...
0
california's proposed tobacco tax "diverts 82 percent of the new taxes to line the pockets of wealthy special interests like insurance companies who don't have to help even one more patient.
a recent no on 56 campaign ad claims "prop 56 diverts 82 percent of the new taxes to line the pockets of wealthy special interests like insurance companies who don't have to help even one more patient." the legislative analysts office reported that 82 percent of revenue generated by the measure, after some is directed ...
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12,398
3
Says comprehensive immigration reform "will add $700 billion to our economy.
September 15, 2016
immigration;economy
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 speech at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Clinton said immigration legislation "will add $700 billion to our economy." Clinton’s statement stems from 2013 estimates of the stalled "Gang of Eight" bill. But that bill couldn't pass, and there's no telling what a future version might look like or mean for the U.S. economy. A Congressional Budget Office report fou...
1
says comprehensive immigration reform "will add 700 billion to our economy.
clinton said immigration legislation "will add 700 billion to our economy." clintons statement stems from 2013 estimates of the stalled "gang of eight" bill. but that bill couldn't pass, and there's no telling what a future version might look like or mean for the u.s. economy. a congressional budget office report found...
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20,261
4
People who "have recovered (from COVID-19) have very strong immunity.
September 13, 2021
florida;coronavirus
ron desantis
Ron DeSantis announced on May 24, 2023 that he is running for president in the Republican primary. DeSantis won the race for Florida governor in 2018 and 2022. DeSantis was first elected to Congress in 2012 and resigned in September 2018 to focus on his campaign. He represented Florida's 6th Congressional District whic...
national
2
10
9
13
14
2
Gainesville, Fla
DeSantis said people who have recovered from COVID-19 have very strong protection. The studies are preliminary, but they do find that surviving COVID-19 leaves people with robust immunity, even stronger than immunity gained through vaccination. However, some of the same research found that giving a single vaccine dose ...
1
people who "have recovered from covid19 have very strong immunity.
desantis said people who have recovered from covid19 have very strong protection. the studies are preliminary, but they do find that surviving covid19 leaves people with robust immunity, even stronger than immunity gained through vaccination. however, some of the same research found that giving a single vaccine dose to...
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18,475
3
Says Joe Biden "disrespects servicemen" in telling them to "clap for that you stupid bastards.
September 26, 2020
military;facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
null
3
3
15
51
405
140
an Instagram post
A clip from an old video of Joe Biden is being shared on social media with the that he was disrespecting soldiers while speaking to U.S troops. In the 14-second clip, Biden calls those in the audience "stupid bastards" when they didn’t clap for a comment he made. Biden did call those he was addressing "stupid bastards...
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says joe biden "disrespects servicemen" in telling them to "clap for that you stupid bastards.
a clip from an old video of joe biden is being shared on social media with the that he was disrespecting soldiers while speaking to u.s troops. in the 14second clip, biden calls those in the audience "stupid bastards" when they didnt clap for a comment he made. biden did call those he was addressing "stupid bastards,"...
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Says Donald Trump "never said that" more nations should get nuclear weapons.
October 4, 2016
nuclear
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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the 2016 vice presidential debate
Pence said Trump "never said" that more nations should get nuclear weapons. Trump has said some countries, namely Japan and South Korea, might be "better off" if they were to develop nuclear weapons, given their proximity to North Korea. However, he has also said — often in the same interview — that he opposes nuclear ...
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says donald trump "never said that" more nations should get nuclear weapons.
pence said trump "never said" that more nations should get nuclear weapons. trump has said some countries, namely japan and south korea, might be "better off" if they were to develop nuclear weapons, given their proximity to north korea. however, he has also said often in the same interview that he opposes nuclear pr...
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Says Mitch McConnell voted to raise Medicare costs for a current Kentucky senior by $6,000.
July 10, 2014
federal budget;health care;medicare
alison lundergan grimes
Alison Lundergan Grimes is a Democrat challenging Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., for his Senate seat in 2014. She currently serves as Kentucky's secretary of state.
national
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a campaign ad
In the Grimes campaign ad, a Kentucky resident claims that McConnell "voted to raise my medicare costs by $6,000." The $6,000 figure cited in multiple studies measures a specific amount: The average out-of-pocket costs a new senior would pay in 2022 if Medicare changed to a more privatized system. People who turned 65 ...
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says mitch mcconnell voted to raise medicare costs for a current kentucky senior by 6,000.
in the grimes campaign ad, a kentucky resident claims that mcconnell "voted to raise my medicare costs by 6,000." the 6,000 figure cited in multiple studies measures a specific amount the average outofpocket costs a new senior would pay in 2022 if medicare changed to a more privatized system. people who turned 65 prior...
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Since 2004, there have been some 1,300 attacks (on rail targets). Four thousand people have died. Thousands of injuries.
June 15, 2011
terrorism;transportation
frank lautenberg
Frank Lautenberg is a Democratic senator representing New Jersey.
new jersey
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an interview on ABC's "Top Line"
But the senator never specified -- as his representatives would later clarify -- that he was referring to bus and rail attacks worldwide. When we look at rail attacks, the actual number of attacks is 717. If bus attacks are factored in, the senator is right about the number of total attacks, but still off on the number...
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since 2004, there have been some 1,300 attacks on rail targets. four thousand people have died. thousands of injuries.
but the senator never specified as his representatives would later clarify that he was referring to bus and rail attacks worldwide. when we look at rail attacks, the actual number of attacks is 717. if bus attacks are factored in, the senator is right about the number of total attacks, but still off on the number of ...
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Says a list of prominent Democrats have concealed their "real names" from the public.
October 22, 2019
fake news;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
A viral Facebook post claims a list of prominent Democratic politicians are concealing their identities from the public and shares what it says are their "real names." The names the candidates are accused of faking are, in fact, their legal names. The Facebook post pulls pulls their maiden names, married surnames, nic...
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says a list of prominent democrats have concealed their "real names" from the public.
a viral facebook post claims a list of prominent democratic politicians are concealing their identities from the public and shares what it says are their "real names." the names the candidates are accused of faking are, in fact, their legal names. the facebook post pulls pulls their maiden names, married surnames, nic...
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