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13,652
1
Says a New York physician and his wife jumped to their deaths because they "can't afford" Obamacare.
July 28, 2017
fake news;punditfact
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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18
24
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Internet posts
Bloggers said a New York physician and his wife jumped to their deaths because they "can’t afford" Obamacare. Multiple blog posts said that the couple committed suicide because of unaffordable medical costs. That was based on initial reports about the note the pair left behind, and turned out not to be the case. News o...
0
says a new york physician and his wife jumped to their deaths because they "can't afford" obamacare.
bloggers said a new york physician and his wife jumped to their deaths because they "cant afford" obamacare. multiple blog posts said that the couple committed suicide because of unaffordable medical costs. that was based on initial reports about the note the pair left behind, and turned out not to be the case. news ou...
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12,083
4
Human trafficking is the third-biggest criminal enterprise in the world.
July 26, 2016
human rights;crime
amy klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar is a senator from Minnesota. Klobuchar was elected as senator in 2006 and re-elected in 2012 and 2018. Klobuchar received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Yale University and a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School. In 2019, she announced she was running for the Democratic nomination...
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a speech at the Democratic National Convention
Klobuchar said that human trafficking is the third-biggest criminal enterprise in the world. A U.N. agency estimated the total value of human trafficking at $150 billion. The comparable estimates for the drug trade range from about $280 billion to $420 billion. There is one dicey estimate for counterfeiting of $250 bil...
1
human trafficking is the thirdbiggest criminal enterprise in the world.
klobuchar said that human trafficking is the thirdbiggest criminal enterprise in the world. a u.n. agency estimated the total value of human trafficking at 150 billion. the comparable estimates for the drug trade range from about 280 billion to 420 billion. there is one dicey estimate for counterfeiting of 250 billion....
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1
Paul Ryan "is one of only six House Republicans who voted for Teddy Kennedy's bill to force Christian employers to hire LGBT employees.
October 14, 2015
civil rights;lgbtq;religion;workers
constitutional rights pac
Constitutional Rights PAC, a political action committee based near Washington, D.C., says it "exists to advocate Constitutional governance and remind elected servants of the oaths they swore to uphold." 
wisconsin
0
0
0
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a news release
Ryan: "Every president since Franklin Delano Roosevelt has had" fast-track trade authority. . Ryan: All 28 members of NATO have "pledged to spend at least 2 percent of their economy on defense. But only three countries do -- Britain, Greece and us." .  
0
paul ryan "is one of only six house republicans who voted for teddy kennedy's bill to force christian employers to hire lgbt employees.
ryan "every president since franklin delano roosevelt has had" fasttrack trade authority. . ryan all 28 members of nato have "pledged to spend at least 2 percent of their economy on defense. but only three countries do britain, greece and us." .
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2
Judge Jackson doesn't think perverts should have to register (as sex offenders). She says it 'stigmatizes' THEM.
March 21, 2022
criminal justice;public safety;supreme court
lars larson
Lars Larson is a conservative radio talk show host. The "Lars Larson" show runs on 18 radio stations in Oregon and Washington. His Compass Media Networks national show is carried by 200 radio stations around the country. Larson got his start in radio, then reported for KPTV, Channel 12, in Portland for many years.
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Larson also conflated Jackson’s questioning of the legality and intent of sex offender registries with a relaxed attitude toward sex offenders.  Jackson did not explicitly advocate against them, rather questioned whether they were punitive and therefore in violation of the Constitution. In her article, she mentioned th...
0
judge jackson doesn't think perverts should have to register as sex offenders. she says it 'stigmatizes' them.
larson also conflated jacksons questioning of the legality and intent of sex offender registries with a relaxed attitude toward sex offenders.  jackson did not explicitly advocate against them, rather questioned whether they were punitive and therefore in violation of the constitution. in her article, she mentioned tha...
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7,953
1
As a result of Obamacare, we are becoming something of a part-time employment country.
October 20, 2013
health care;jobs;pundits
maria bartiromo
Maria Bartiromo is host of CNBC's On the Money with Maria Baritromo and a co-host of Closing Bell. She previously worked for CNN.
national
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Bartiromo said under Obamacare "we are becoming something of a part-time employment country." There is anectdotal that some companies are or will reduce the hours of some employees. But those individual instances fail to make a case of moving to a "part-time employment country." Government numbers actually show that t...
0
as a result of obamacare, we are becoming something of a parttime employment country.
bartiromo said under obamacare "we are becoming something of a parttime employment country." there is anectdotal that some companies are or will reduce the hours of some employees. but those individual instances fail to make a case of moving to a "parttime employment country." government numbers actually show that the...
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1,128
1
There's no evidence anywhere that offshore drilling has hurt tourism in any area where it has been allowed.
August 26, 2009
environment;energy
barney bishop
Barney Bishop is the president and CEO of Associated Industries of Florida, a pro-business group supporting more offshore oil drilling.
national
0
0
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a press release
Another study said that while losses by beachfront businesses in Santa Barbara may have suffered, other businesses farther inland benefited. Using superlatives and absolutes might make for the best sound bite, but it also makes it more difficult to be right. Bishop said, "There's no anywhere that offshore drilling has...
0
there's no evidence anywhere that offshore drilling has hurt tourism in any area where it has been allowed.
another study said that while losses by beachfront businesses in santa barbara may have suffered, other businesses farther inland benefited. using superlatives and absolutes might make for the best sound bite, but it also makes it more difficult to be right. bishop said, "there's no anywhere that offshore drilling has...
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0
Says voter roll purge would mean "more than 200,000 registered Wisconsin voters will be prohibited from voting.
December 17, 2019
elections;states
nancy pelosi
Rep. Nancy Pelosi represents a district in California. She served as speaker of the U.S. House January 2019-2021. Formerly the speaker of the House from 2007-11, Pelosi served as the House minority leader from 2003 to 2007 and from 2011 to 2019.
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Yes, the pruning process — if allowed by the courts — could potentially remove more than 200,000 people from the voting rolls before the upcoming elections. But there is no punitive element that would ban future voting. Everyone can re-register, even on Election Day. The use of the word "prohibited," in particular, goe...
0
says voter roll purge would mean "more than 200,000 registered wisconsin voters will be prohibited from voting.
yes, the pruning process if allowed by the courts could potentially remove more than 200,000 people from the voting rolls before the upcoming elections. but there is no punitive element that would ban future voting. everyone can reregister, even on election day. the use of the word "prohibited," in particular, goes t...
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15,092
3
Most Americans don't own stocks.
September 12, 2018
economy;financial regulation
ro khanna
Ro Khanna is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from a district that includes portions of such cities as Cupertino, Santa Clara and San Jose.
california
0
1
1
1
2
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a Facebook post
Khanna wrote that "most Americans don’t own stocks." To be precise, a narrow majority of Americans does own stocks, according to credible recent studies. But Khanna has a point that Americans of modest incomes are significantly less invested in the stock market than wealthier Americans are. Other large groups, includin...
1
most americans don't own stocks.
khanna wrote that "most americans dont own stocks." to be precise, a narrow majority of americans does own stocks, according to credible recent studies. but khanna has a point that americans of modest incomes are significantly less invested in the stock market than wealthier americans are. other large groups, including...
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1,873
5
We are picking up oil with shovels and paper and plastic bags.
June 26, 2010
oil spill
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 on "Fox & Friends"
BP officials also say thick tar clogs mechanical rakes. The machinery that is being used is largely out on the water, in the form of skimming vessels, that scoop up the thick mats of oil that have formed on the surface of the water. There are currently five state-leased skimming vessels working off the Florida panhandl...
1
we are picking up oil with shovels and paper and plastic bags.
bp officials also say thick tar clogs mechanical rakes. the machinery that is being used is largely out on the water, in the form of skimming vessels, that scoop up the thick mats of oil that have formed on the surface of the water. there are currently five stateleased skimming vessels working off the florida panhandle...
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1
Gavin Newsom was "the first to take on the National Rifle Association and win.
April 23, 2018
elections;public safety;the 2018 california governor's race;guns
gavin newsom
Gavin Newsom was elected governor of California in 2018. He is the state's former lieutenant governor and served as mayor of San Francisco. He is a Democrat.
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a campaign ad
A TV advertisement by the Gavin Newsom for Governor campaign claimed Newsom was "the first to take on the National Rifle Association and win." The , however, ignores major gun control measures passed by California politicians from U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein to former Los Angeles mayors Tom Bradley and Antonio Villar...
0
gavin newsom was "the first to take on the national rifle association and win.
a tv advertisement by the gavin newsom for governor campaign claimed newsom was "the first to take on the national rifle association and win." the , however, ignores major gun control measures passed by california politicians from u.s. senator dianne feinstein to former los angeles mayors tom bradley and antonio villar...
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5
Before the terrorist attacks in Benghazi, "the State Department not only failed to honor repeated requests for additional security, but instead actually reduced security in Libya.
May 6, 2014
foreign policy;military;terrorism
ron johnson
Ron Johnson is a Republican U.S. senator from Wisconsin. A businessman and accountant, Johnson defeated Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold in the 2010 election. He is seeking re-election in 2016.
wisconsin
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an opinion article
Our rating Johnson said that before the terrorist attacks in Benghazi, "the State Department not only failed to honor repeated requests for additional security, but instead actually reduced security in Libya." State Department headquarters in Washington did refuse repeated requests from its ambassador in Libya for more...
1
before the terrorist attacks in benghazi, "the state department not only failed to honor repeated requests for additional security, but instead actually reduced security in libya.
our rating johnson said that before the terrorist attacks in benghazi, "the state department not only failed to honor repeated requests for additional security, but instead actually reduced security in libya." state department headquarters in washington did refuse repeated requests from its ambassador in libya for more...
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14,367
2
The Obama administration had cut $300 million from school safety.
March 7, 2018
corrections and updates;education;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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21
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47
11
an interview on CNN's "New Day"
Cruz said the Obama administration cut $300 million in school safety money. That fits with the elimination in 2010 of the formula-driven Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities State Grant program. A fuller look at Obama’s proposed 2010 budget puts the cut around $200 million. In addition, Cruz ignores that in 2013,...
0
the obama administration had cut 300 million from school safety.
cruz said the obama administration cut 300 million in school safety money. that fits with the elimination in 2010 of the formuladriven safe and drugfree schools and communities state grant program. a fuller look at obamas proposed 2010 budget puts the cut around 200 million. in addition, cruz ignores that in 2013, obam...
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3
You can hire lots of bureaucrats.  That's what the president's done.  He's added 135,000 people to the government workforce.
January 4, 2012
jobs;new hampshire 2012;workers
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
Peterborough, N.H
That may not bring to mind doctors and nurses caring for wounded veterans or border patrol agents. When we examine the largest areas of growth, we find it is in national defense, veteran care, anti-terrorism and border security. Finally,  while Romney makes it sound as if this is solely Obama's doing, congressional Rep...
1
you can hire lots of bureaucrats.  that's what the president's done.  he's added 135,000 people to the government workforce.
that may not bring to mind doctors and nurses caring for wounded veterans or border patrol agents. when we examine the largest areas of growth, we find it is in national defense, veteran care, antiterrorism and border security. finally,  while romney makes it sound as if this is solely obama's doing, congressional repu...
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8,985
4
The United States is the only developed country in the world without paid maternity leave.
June 23, 2014
jobs;women;workers
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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163
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71
9
an op-ed for Huffington Post
Obama said, "The United States is the only developed country in the world without paid maternity leave." The United States does not mandate cash benefits for workers on maternity leave at the federal level, and just a small fraction of its citizens live in states that require it or work for companies that provide it. I...
1
the united states is the only developed country in the world without paid maternity leave.
obama said, "the united states is the only developed country in the world without paid maternity leave." the united states does not mandate cash benefits for workers on maternity leave at the federal level, and just a small fraction of its citizens live in states that require it or work for companies that provide it. i...
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2
Says Tammy Baldwin's "Medicare for All" plan means senior citizens would "no longer have" Medicare.
October 19, 2018
health care;medicare;public health
leah vukmir
Republican Leah Vukmir was elected to the Wisconsin state Senate in 2010, representing a suburban Milwaukee district. She served in the state Assembly from 2002 to 2008. She lost a bid for the U.S. Senate in 2018.
wisconsin
0
1
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a debate
Our rating Vukmir says Baldwin’s "Medicare for All" means senior citizens would "no longer have" Medicare. Medicare, along with other government and private health insurance programs, would be replaced if Medicare for All ever became law. But it’s not as though senior citizens would lose Medicare and be left with nothi...
0
says tammy baldwin's "medicare for all" plan means senior citizens would "no longer have" medicare.
our rating vukmir says baldwins "medicare for all" means senior citizens would "no longer have" medicare. medicare, along with other government and private health insurance programs, would be replaced if medicare for all ever became law. but its not as though senior citizens would lose medicare and be left with nothing...
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1
Myanmar used Dominion Voting Systems.
February 1, 2021
elections;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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1,410
570
a Facebook post
In a statement, a spokesperson for Dominion told PolitiFact: "This is a completely . Dominion systems have never been used in Myanmar at any time. "  That’s corroborated by a report on the 2020 election in Myanmar, which doesn’t mention Dominion or any electronic voting system. Voters used paper ballots, folding them ...
0
myanmar used dominion voting systems.
in a statement, a spokesperson for dominion told politifact "this is a completely . dominion systems have never been used in myanmar at any time. "  thats corroborated by a report on the 2020 election in myanmar, which doesnt mention dominion or any electronic voting system. voters used paper ballots, folding them to ...
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5,304
0
Says the Wisconsin Republican Party tweeted "Happy International Women's Day! You ladies should get paid less and not be able to make health care decisions.
March 8, 2012
women
graeme zielinski
Graeme Zielinski served as spokesman for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin until March 2013, when he was removed from the post and made a media adviser for the party.
wisconsin
0
0
0
0
0
2
a tweet
Our rating (in under 140 characters) In a tweet, Zielinski said the state GOP tweeted an insulting message about women. Not . He made it up. .
0
says the wisconsin republican party tweeted "happy international women's day! you ladies should get paid less and not be able to make health care decisions.
our rating in under 140 characters in a tweet, zielinski said the state gop tweeted an insulting message about women. not . he made it up. .
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17,990
1
There is no science or data to suggest that kids are at risk from COVID.
July 9, 2020
education;public health;coronavirus
melissa melendez
California State Senator Melissa Melendez is a Republican and represents Riverside County.
california
0
0
0
1
1
0
a tweet
"  While children aren’t at a high risk for complications of the coronavirus, experts said the data is not yet clear about their role in transmitting it. There’s a tense debate nationally about whether reopening schools will lead to a greater spread of COVID-19 not just among children but also among family members and ...
0
there is no science or data to suggest that kids are at risk from covid.
"  while children arent at a high risk for complications of the coronavirus, experts said the data is not yet clear about their role in transmitting it. theres a tense debate nationally about whether reopening schools will lead to a greater spread of covid19 not just among children but also among family members and wid...
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16,766
1
Says House Intelligence Chair Adam Schiff "made up the conversation. He lied. If he didn't do that in the halls of Congress, he'd be thrown in jail. He did it in the halls of Congress, he's given immunity.
December 3, 2019
legal issues
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
national
36
85
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194
360
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a press conference
Trump said Schiff "made up the conversation. He lied. If he didn't do that in the halls of Congress, he'd be thrown in jail. He did it in the halls of Congress, he's given immunity." It’s an exaggeration to say Schiff "made up" a conversation. But even setting aside the merits of Trump’s , it’s extremely unlikely for p...
0
says house intelligence chair adam schiff "made up the conversation. he lied. if he didn't do that in the halls of congress, he'd be thrown in jail. he did it in the halls of congress, he's given immunity.
trump said schiff "made up the conversation. he lied. if he didn't do that in the halls of congress, he'd be thrown in jail. he did it in the halls of congress, he's given immunity." its an exaggeration to say schiff "made up" a conversation. but even setting aside the merits of trumps , its extremely unlikely for pros...
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21,752
1
A Jackson, Tennessee, employee passed out this morning from handling a dollar bill with fentanyl on it.
July 21, 2022
drugs;public safety;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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24
50
108
245
1,410
570
a Facebook post
A Facebook post claimed a worker in Jackson, Tennessee, passed out from touching a dollar bill that was covered in fentanyl. We were unable to find any supporting of the Jackson incident being reported to authorities or ever happening. But similar cases in the past have been reported in the media.  Medical experts hav...
0
a jackson, tennessee, employee passed out this morning from handling a dollar bill with fentanyl on it.
a facebook post claimed a worker in jackson, tennessee, passed out from touching a dollar bill that was covered in fentanyl. we were unable to find any supporting of the jackson incident being reported to authorities or ever happening. but similar cases in the past have been reported in the media.  medical experts hav...
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13,962
5
When I saw corruption and sexual harassment cover-ups I called on Sheldon Silver to resign.
October 23, 2017
ethics
michael kearns
Michael Kearns is county clerk in Erie County, New York. He is a registered Democrat but ran with Republican support. 
new york
1
0
0
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1
1
a television ad
Kearns said when he "saw corruption and sexual harassment cover-ups I called on Sheldon Silver to resign." Kearns first called on Silver to resign in 2013. He even left the Democratic conference because he did not support Silver as speaker. His position never changed. We rate his as .
1
when i saw corruption and sexual harassment coverups i called on sheldon silver to resign.
kearns said when he "saw corruption and sexual harassment coverups i called on sheldon silver to resign." kearns first called on silver to resign in 2013. he even left the democratic conference because he did not support silver as speaker. his position never changed. we rate his as .
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8,401
5
Mark Warner voted for "nearly $1 trillion in new taxes and $7 trillion in new debt.
January 16, 2014
debt;federal budget;voting record;taxes
ed gillespie
Ed Gillespie is a Republican strategist who currently runs the firm Ed Gillespie Strategies. He served as counselor to former President George W. Bush. Gillespie has announced he will run for Virginia governor in 2017. He narrowly lost a 2014 bid for the U.S. Senate to Democrat Mark Warner.
virginia
2
2
2
2
3
1
a web ad
Gillespie says Warner "voted for nearly $1 trillion in new taxes and $7 trillion in new debt." Although some economists might quibble with his debt figure, we don’t. We rate his statement .
1
mark warner voted for "nearly 1 trillion in new taxes and 7 trillion in new debt.
gillespie says warner "voted for nearly 1 trillion in new taxes and 7 trillion in new debt." although some economists might quibble with his debt figure, we dont. we rate his statement .
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2
There are prototype cars that get between 100 and 150 miles per gallon and "we could have those cars in your garages in a couple of years.
May 2, 2008
energy
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 at a Democratic Party dinner
"Candidates cannot both expect the prototypes to appear and try to argue for lower oil prices." Clinton is correct about there being prototypes that get more than 100 miles per gallon (at least according to some measures). But experts believe it is unlikely these plug-in hybrids will or even could be mass produced in j...
0
there are prototype cars that get between 100 and 150 miles per gallon and "we could have those cars in your garages in a couple of years.
"candidates cannot both expect the prototypes to appear and try to argue for lower oil prices." clinton is correct about there being prototypes that get more than 100 miles per gallon at least according to some measures. but experts believe it is unlikely these plugin hybrids will or even could be mass produced in just...
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21,409
1
When President Biden took office … there was no vaccine available.
May 12, 2022
public health;coronavirus
joe biden
Joe Biden is the president of the United States. A Democrat, Biden served as a Delaware senator from 1973 (elected at the age of 29) until 2009. During his time in the Senate, he served as chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, chair of the International Narcotics Control Caucus and chair of the Judiciary Committee....
null
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a tweet
The White House said, "When President Biden took office … there was no vaccine available." A vaccine did exist before Biden took office. In fact, Biden himself received his first shot about a month before he took office. In all, more than 20 million shots were administered while Trump was president. That said, the noti...
0
when president biden took office there was no vaccine available.
the white house said, "when president biden took office there was no vaccine available." a vaccine did exist before biden took office. in fact, biden himself received his first shot about a month before he took office. in all, more than 20 million shots were administered while trump was president. that said, the notio...
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16,946
0
Quotes Trump as saying "would you really want a president who was dumb enough to let himself get drafted?
January 13, 2020
fake news;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
The article also says the statement comes from "Meet the Press, Aug. 28," but a year is not listed. While the article doesn’t include a satire or parody disclaimer, it contains a subhead that says the piece’s content was published by "Yahoo University Press in 2022" and lists several other outlandish quotes from Republ...
0
quotes trump as saying "would you really want a president who was dumb enough to let himself get drafted?
the article also says the statement comes from "meet the press, aug. 28," but a year is not listed. while the article doesnt include a satire or parody disclaimer, it contains a subhead that says the pieces content was published by "yahoo university press in 2022" and lists several other outlandish quotes from republic...
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3,815
3
Since June 2009, about 48 percent of all the jobs created in America were in Texas.
June 14, 2011
economy;jobs
rick perry
Rick Perry is the U.S. Energy Secretary and was governor of Texas from late December 2000 through 2014. He was re-elected in 2002, 2006 and 2010. He unsucessfully ran for president in 2012 and 2016.
texas
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a cameo interview
The big picture, he said, is that Texas has fared better than other big states since the recession and indeed over the past 20 years, for reasons including, he said, "enlightened" leadership, demographics and the resurgent energy sector. Our take:The strength of the Texas economy, compared to many other states, isn’t i...
1
since june 2009, about 48 percent of all the jobs created in america were in texas.
the big picture, he said, is that texas has fared better than other big states since the recession and indeed over the past 20 years, for reasons including, he said, "enlightened" leadership, demographics and the resurgent energy sector. our takethe strength of the texas economy, compared to many other states, isnt in ...
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2
Says federal health care overhaul will cost Texas state government "upwards of $30 billion over the next 10 years.
December 3, 2010
health care;state budget
rick perry
Rick Perry is the U.S. Energy Secretary and was governor of Texas from late December 2000 through 2014. He was re-elected in 2002, 2006 and 2010. He unsucessfully ran for president in 2012 and 2016.
texas
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an interview
But he errs on several fronts. The latest cost projection from the Texas health commission is $27 billion, not $30 billion; the estimate covers 2014 through 2023, not the next 10 years; and it speaks only to a single state entity, not all of state government. We rate Perry's statement . Editor's note: This statement wa...
0
says federal health care overhaul will cost texas state government "upwards of 30 billion over the next 10 years.
but he errs on several fronts. the latest cost projection from the texas health commission is 27 billion, not 30 billion the estimate covers 2014 through 2023, not the next 10 years and it speaks only to a single state entity, not all of state government. we rate perry's statement . editor's note this statement was rat...
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2,121
1
Over 81 percent of the babies that are born at LBJ Hospital right here in Houston are born of women who are not here legally.
August 10, 2010
immigration;children;families;health care;terrorism
debbie riddle
Debbie Riddle, of Tomball, has been a member of the Texas House since April 2002.
texas
0
0
0
0
1
0
a television interview
The average over the past six years: 68 percent. If Riddle had said those deliveries constitute a clear majority, she'd be on solid ground. But that's not the she made on national TV. As PolitiFact has noted before, numbers matter — and when it comes to issues as fractious as immigration and so-called "terror babies,"...
0
over 81 percent of the babies that are born at lbj hospital right here in houston are born of women who are not here legally.
the average over the past six years 68 percent. if riddle had said those deliveries constitute a clear majority, she'd be on solid ground. but that's not the she made on national tv. as politifact has noted before, numbers matter and when it comes to issues as fractious as immigration and socalled "terror babies," po...
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11,632
5
A tax on soda and juice drinks would disproportionately increase taxes on low-income families in Philadelphia.
April 22, 2016
taxes
bernie sanders
Bernie Sanders is a senator from Vermont. Sanders was first elected to the Senate in 2007 and was re-elected in 2012 and 2018. The senator also ran an unsuccessful presidential campaign in 2016, losing the Democratic primary to Hillary Clinton. From 1991 until 2007, he was the representative of Vermont’s At-Large Distr...
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0
In a statement to Philadelphia magazine
Sanders said Kenney’s proposed soda tax would disproportionately increase taxes for low income families. In the only other instance of a soda tax in the United States, studies have shown somewhere between 25 and 70 percent of the cost of the tax gets passed to consumers. Tax experts say if this tax reaches the consumer...
1
a tax on soda and juice drinks would disproportionately increase taxes on lowincome families in philadelphia.
sanders said kenneys proposed soda tax would disproportionately increase taxes for low income families. in the only other instance of a soda tax in the united states, studies have shown somewhere between 25 and 70 percent of the cost of the tax gets passed to consumers. tax experts say if this tax reaches the consumer ...
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23,299
1
Video shows 'truth' that fungus may be the "next government project.
July 16, 2023
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
But humans are not in danger from the fungus, scientists say . The fungus is used in Chinese medicine and can be found in herbal supplements . Human bodies are too warm to be infected with the fungus. While the interview depicted in the Facebook video may be alarming to viewers who aren’t familiar with the HBO show, it...
0
video shows 'truth' that fungus may be the "next government project.
but humans are not in danger from the fungus, scientists say . the fungus is used in chinese medicine and can be found in herbal supplements . human bodies are too warm to be infected with the fungus. while the interview depicted in the facebook video may be alarming to viewers who arent familiar with the hbo show, its...
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5,856
4
The Supreme Court said the individual mandate "is a tax. So it's a tax.
July 4, 2012
health care;legal issues;taxes
mitt romney
Mitt Romney is a U.S. senator from Utah. He ran for president in 2012 as the Republican nominee, losing to incumbent President Barack Obama. Prior to that, Romney served one term as governor of Massachusetts, elected to the post in 2002. He was born in 1947 in Michigan, where his father was governor from 1963 to 1969. ...
national
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an interview with CBS News
Romney said, "The Supreme Court has the final word. And their final word is that Obamacare is a tax. So it's a tax." If you put Romney’s comment under a legal microscope, there’s a strong case that he’s cut some rhetorical corners. The Supreme Court found the law constitutional based on Congress’ taxing authority, but ...
1
the supreme court said the individual mandate "is a tax. so it's a tax.
romney said, "the supreme court has the final word. and their final word is that obamacare is a tax. so it's a tax." if you put romneys comment under a legal microscope, theres a strong case that hes cut some rhetorical corners. the supreme court found the law constitutional based on congress taxing authority, but nowh...
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15,396
0
That Kurt Russell said President Donald Trump is "relentless," "dedicated," "determined" and "courageous" and "stands there in the face of pure evil, rock solid & ready to fight for us. God bless this brave man.
November 3, 2018
fake news;facebook fact-checks
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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a post on Facebook
In addition to the fact that the account does not have a blue verified check mark signifying it is actually an account belonging to the famous actor Kurt Russell, the account’s Twitter biography states plainly, "I’m not Kurt Russell." Nevertheless, as of Monday afternoon, the tweet has been retweeted over 5,000 times a...
0
that kurt russell said president donald trump is "relentless," "dedicated," "determined" and "courageous" and "stands there in the face of pure evil, rock solid ready to fight for us. god bless this brave man.
in addition to the fact that the account does not have a blue verified check mark signifying it is actually an account belonging to the famous actor kurt russell, the accounts twitter biography states plainly, "im not kurt russell." nevertheless, as of monday afternoon, the tweet has been retweeted over 5,000 times and...
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2
Dan Webster supports "privatization of Social Security, deep cuts in Social Security.
August 24, 2010
social security
debbie wasserman schultz
Debbie Wasserman Schultz became the chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee in 2011 and resigned in July 2016. The Florida Democrat was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2004 after serving in the state senate. She represents Congressional District 23 in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
national
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an interview on CNN
Webster's comments at the forum gave the impression he supported cuts, but he didn't specifically mention Social Security, and later he specifically said he didn't support cuts to the program. We're not sure whether Webster supports Ryan's plan, which isn't full privatization anyway. We have questions about Webster's p...
0
dan webster supports "privatization of social security, deep cuts in social security.
webster's comments at the forum gave the impression he supported cuts, but he didn't specifically mention social security, and later he specifically said he didn't support cuts to the program. we're not sure whether webster supports ryan's plan, which isn't full privatization anyway. we have questions about webster's p...
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19,145
1
Says Biden had to take a private plane to D.C. instead of a government plane "because they know he's not a legitimate president" and "the military is now responsible for restoring legitimate civilian government.
January 20, 2021
facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
national
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a Facebook post
CNN reported that "a source familiar with the matter" said the government didn’t offer the Bidens a plane, but did not provide further details.  Regardless, Biden’s form of travel has nothing to do with the legitimacy of his presidency. The post is simply repeating variations of claims for which there is no credible ...
0
says biden had to take a private plane to d.c. instead of a government plane "because they know he's not a legitimate president" and "the military is now responsible for restoring legitimate civilian government.
cnn reported that "a source familiar with the matter" said the government didnt offer the bidens a plane, but did not provide further details.  regardless, bidens form of travel has nothing to do with the legitimacy of his presidency. the post is simply repeating variations of claims for which there is no credible or...
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870
0
AIG insures the pension trust of the United States Congress!
March 18, 2009
corporations;federal budget;retirement
chain email
Chain emails circulate on the Internet, usually anonymously, making a variety of political claims.
national
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9
11
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a chain e-mail
Instead, members accrue benefits based on how long they serve. In 2006, the average pension was about $61,000 a year for 20 years of service, according to the Congressional Research Service. If anyone insures congressional pensions, it's U.S. taxpayers, not AIG. The chain e-mail that claims AIG insures congressional pe...
0
aig insures the pension trust of the united states congress!
instead, members accrue benefits based on how long they serve. in 2006, the average pension was about 61,000 a year for 20 years of service, according to the congressional research service. if anyone insures congressional pensions, it's u.s. taxpayers, not aig. the chain email that claims aig insures congressional pens...
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3,071
1
Over the last two years since President Obama has taken office, the federal government has added 200,000 new federal jobs.
February 15, 2011
federal budget;workers
john boehner
John Boehner of Ohio is the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was formerly the Republican minority leader from 2007-2011, and was the majority leader briefly prior to that.
national
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a press conference
"We think 200,000 is probably generous to the White House," said Boehner spokesman Michael Steel. In previous fact checks , we have rejected the idea of adding temporary Census workers to federal job totals. While the statements we rated previously aren’t structured in exactly the same way as Boehner’s, we think the ge...
0
over the last two years since president obama has taken office, the federal government has added 200,000 new federal jobs.
"we think 200,000 is probably generous to the white house," said boehner spokesman michael steel. in previous fact checks , we have rejected the idea of adding temporary census workers to federal job totals. while the statements we rated previously arent structured in exactly the same way as boehners, we think the gene...
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3
When you look at the earned income tax credit, it has about a 25 percent fraud rate. We're looking at $20 billion to $30 billion.
January 25, 2015
welfare;taxes
rand paul
Rand Paul, a U.S. senator from Kentucky elected in 2010. He ran for president in 2016 before dropping out to seek re-election to the Senate. Paul is a medical doctor and an ophthalmologist. His father is Ron Paul, a 2008 presidential candidate and a former member of Congress from Texas. 
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a forum at the Freedom Partners 2015 California retreat
Paul said the earned income tax credit has a 25 percent "fraud rate" at a cost to taxpayers of $20 billion to $30 billion. There is a history of improper payments with the Earned Income Tax Credit that has not been resolved, for various reasons, since the IRS began reporting it in 2002. It’s listed as the only IRS prog...
1
when you look at the earned income tax credit, it has about a 25 percent fraud rate. we're looking at 20 billion to 30 billion.
paul said the earned income tax credit has a 25 percent "fraud rate" at a cost to taxpayers of 20 billion to 30 billion. there is a history of improper payments with the earned income tax credit that has not been resolved, for various reasons, since the irs began reporting it in 2002. its listed as the only irs program...
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Plan B can cause an abortion. It's right there on the box.
June 24, 2022
abortion;women;facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
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an Instagram post
A video on Instragram claims that Plan B can cause an abortion. This is not the case. Plan B is a form of emergency contraception that can help prevent pregnancy before it is established. It does not cause abortion. We rate this .  RELATED: Ask PolitiFact: What would the end of Roe mean for access to abortion pill?   R...
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plan b can cause an abortion. it's right there on the box.
a video on instragram claims that plan b can cause an abortion. this is not the case. plan b is a form of emergency contraception that can help prevent pregnancy before it is established. it does not cause abortion. we rate this .  related ask politifact what would the end of roe mean for access to abortion pill?   rel...
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During his tenure as mayor of New York City, "street homelessness decreased by 28 percent.
January 30, 2020
city government;homeless
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.
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Bloomberg claimed that under his administration, street homelessness decreased by 28 percent.  City data confirms it decreased by 28 percent from when the city began counting in 2005, three years into Bloomberg's first term, until the year he left office.  As experts pointed out, many more homeless people in New York C...
1
during his tenure as mayor of new york city, "street homelessness decreased by 28 percent.
bloomberg claimed that under his administration, street homelessness decreased by 28 percent.  city data confirms it decreased by 28 percent from when the city began counting in 2005, three years into bloomberg's first term, until the year he left office.  as experts pointed out, many more homeless people in new york c...
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5
At the beginning of World War II, we had a relatively small army, smaller than Portugal's.
June 6, 2014
history;military
ken paxton
As a Republican state senator, Ken Paxton won election as Texas attorney general in 2014. He previously served as a Texas House member from McKinney.
texas
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a speech at the Republican Party of Texas convention
Paxton told delegates: "At the beginning of World War II, we had a relatively small army, smaller than Portugal’s." The U.S. Army was relatively small at the war’s outset and the army itself has said the army was smaller than the army for Portugal. We rate this statement as . – The statement is accurate and there’s no...
1
at the beginning of world war ii, we had a relatively small army, smaller than portugal's.
paxton told delegates "at the beginning of world war ii, we had a relatively small army, smaller than portugals." the u.s. army was relatively small at the wars outset and the army itself has said the army was smaller than the army for portugal. we rate this statement as . the statement is accurate and theres nothing...
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4
President Donald Trump even referred to one of (Kevin) Cramer's health care repeal bills as 'mean' because the bill gutted protections for North Dakotans with preexisting conditions.
October 28, 2018
health care
heidi heitkamp
Heidi Heitkamp, a Democrat, served as a U.S. senator from North Dakota from 2013 to 2019.
national
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the Bismarck Tribune
Heitkamp said that a House bill to repeal Obamacare supported by Kevin Cramer was referred to as "mean" by President Donald Trump. Trump did say that the American Health Care Act, which was passed in the House on May 2017 and which Cramer voted for, was "mean." It’s worth pointing out that Trump also said the the Repub...
1
president donald trump even referred to one of kevin cramer's health care repeal bills as 'mean' because the bill gutted protections for north dakotans with preexisting conditions.
heitkamp said that a house bill to repeal obamacare supported by kevin cramer was referred to as "mean" by president donald trump. trump did say that the american health care act, which was passed in the house on may 2017 and which cramer voted for, was "mean." its worth pointing out that trump also said the the republ...
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1
Audio is a "record of Biden trying to cover up his stolen documents crime.
February 22, 2023
facebook fact-checks
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
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In January, the recording appeared in a TikTok post with a label "AI Voice." (AI stands for artificial intelligence.) "Lately," Rolling Stone magazine reported recently, "virtual Biden has been spouting off — rather fluently — on a number of topics about which the president wouldn’t and/or shouldn’t have strong opinion...
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audio is a "record of biden trying to cover up his stolen documents crime.
in january, the recording appeared in a tiktok post with a label "ai voice." ai stands for artificial intelligence. "lately," rolling stone magazine reported recently, "virtual biden has been spouting off  rather fluently  on a number of topics about which the president wouldnt andor shouldnt have strong opinions. its ...
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1
Attorney General Eric Holder is involved in the dismissal of the criminal charges" against the New Black Panther Party for voter intimidation
July 17, 2010
civil rights;elections;crime;pundits
bill o'reilly
Bill O'Reilly hosted The O'Reilly Factor on Fox News until 2017. He formerly worked as a television news reporter and has authored numerous books.
national
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5
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an online column
O'Reilly and other Fox commentators have confused the issue by suggesting Holder and the Obama administration made the call not to pursue more serious charges against the New Black Panther Party members. Perez stated that the Civil Rights Division decided pre-Obama not to pursue more serious, criminal charges. So when ...
0
attorney general eric holder is involved in the dismissal of the criminal charges" against the new black panther party for voter intimidation
o'reilly and other fox commentators have confused the issue by suggesting holder and the obama administration made the call not to pursue more serious charges against the new black panther party members. perez stated that the civil rights division decided preobama not to pursue more serious, criminal charges. so when o...
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2,953
3
Says that 98,184 Texans are now driving with temporary driver's licenses lacking their photos.
January 25, 2011
elections;legal issues;crime
mario gallegos
Mario Gallegos, a legislator since 1991 and state senator since 1995, represented a Houston district until his death in 2012. On his Senate website, he noted that he was the first Hispanic to represent Harris County in the 31-member body.
texas
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a Texas Senate committee meeting
And if one is affected, then it’s one too many." Our sense: Gallegos’ statement incorrectly assumes everyone arrested for DWI during 2010 not only received a temporary license when arrested but is currently driving with such a license. DPS did not pinpoint the number of current drivers with temporary permits. Also, aff...
1
says that 98,184 texans are now driving with temporary driver's licenses lacking their photos.
and if one is affected, then its one too many." our sense gallegos statement incorrectly assumes everyone arrested for dwi during 2010 not only received a temporary license when arrested but is currently driving with such a license. dps did not pinpoint the number of current drivers with temporary permits. also, affect...
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10,417
2
Says Barack Obama told the U.S. Coast Guard Academy "that the number one threat to the military and the world today is global warming.
June 20, 2015
environment;climate change;homeland security;foreign policy;military;terrorism
scott walker
Scott Walker, a Republican, is the former governor of Wisconsin. He was first elected in November 2010. He survived a recall election in 2012, defeating Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett after igniting controversy with a bill curtailing public-employee union collective-bargaining rights.  He won re-election to a four-year te...
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But he didn’t go as far as Walker claims. Our rating Walker said Obama told the Coast Guard Academy "that the number one threat to the military and the world today is global warming." Obama on various occasions, and in a general context, has said there is no greater threat to the world than climate change. But in the s...
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says barack obama told the u.s. coast guard academy "that the number one threat to the military and the world today is global warming.
but he didnt go as far as walker claims. our rating walker said obama told the coast guard academy "that the number one threat to the military and the world today is global warming." obama on various occasions, and in a general context, has said there is no greater threat to the world than climate change. but in the sp...
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3
We have over a million (legal immigrants) a year, more than at any time in the history of this country. We have the largest percentage of immigrants, almost tied now with the historical high as a percentage of immigrants living in this country.
September 3, 2017
immigration
rick santorum
Rick Santorum is running for the Republican nomination for president in 2016. He is a former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania and was a Republican presidential candidate in 2012.
national
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a CNN interview
Santorum said, "We have over a million (legal immigrants) a year, more than at any time in the history of this country. We have the largest percentage of immigrants, almost tied now with the historical high as a percentage of immigrants living in this country." While we do have over 1 million annual legal immigrants, i...
1
we have over a million legal immigrants a year, more than at any time in the history of this country. we have the largest percentage of immigrants, almost tied now with the historical high as a percentage of immigrants living in this country.
santorum said, "we have over a million legal immigrants a year, more than at any time in the history of this country. we have the largest percentage of immigrants, almost tied now with the historical high as a percentage of immigrants living in this country." while we do have over 1 million annual legal immigrants, its...
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2
John Fetterman wants to "eliminate life sentences for murderers.
July 28, 2022
criminal justice;ad watch
mehmet oz
Physician and talk show host Dr. Mehmet Oz is a 2022 candidate for the Republican nomination for a U.S. Senate seat from Pennsylvania.
pennsylvania
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an ad
Oz said in an ad that Fetterman wants to "eliminate life sentences for murderers." Fetterman has not called for eliminating life sentences for murder. He has called for reversing Pennsylvania’s law that mandates life-without-parole sentences for second-degree murder, or so-called felony murder, for defendants who are a...
0
john fetterman wants to "eliminate life sentences for murderers.
oz said in an ad that fetterman wants to "eliminate life sentences for murderers." fetterman has not called for eliminating life sentences for murder. he has called for reversing pennsylvanias law that mandates lifewithoutparole sentences for seconddegree murder, or socalled felony murder, for defendants who are access...
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0
Ivanka Trump's shoe line is made in China but is exempt from tariffs.
September 12, 2019
china;fake news;trade;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
An image posted on Facebook claims to show a box of Ivanka Trump brand shoes made in China with a tariff exempt stamp.  The image is old, Ivanka’s fashion line is now defunct, and the photo was manipulated to include the misspelled stamp.  We rate this !
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ivanka trump's shoe line is made in china but is exempt from tariffs.
an image posted on facebook claims to show a box of ivanka trump brand shoes made in china with a tariff exempt stamp.  the image is old, ivankas fashion line is now defunct, and the photo was manipulated to include the misspelled stamp.  we rate this !
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Says Ann Kirkpatrick walked out "on constituents when questioned" on the Affordable Care Act.
September 6, 2016
health care
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...
arizona
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a political advertisement
The ad claims, "Kirkpatrick betrayed Arizona on Obamacare, walking out on constituents when questioned about it." While Kirkpatrick did walk out of the Holbrook grocery store, the ad fails to mention the protesters -- and that she returned for a health care town hall a month later.   On balance, we rate the ad’s . htt...
1
says ann kirkpatrick walked out "on constituents when questioned" on the affordable care act.
the ad claims, "kirkpatrick betrayed arizona on obamacare, walking out on constituents when questioned about it." while kirkpatrick did walk out of the holbrook grocery store, the ad fails to mention the protesters and that she returned for a health care town hall a month later.   on balance, we rate the ads .
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Thirty-eight states -- Georgia not included -- have appointed, rather than elected, state school superintendents.
November 18, 2014
education
mike dudgeon
Republican lawmaker from Forsyth County, GA  
georgia
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A similar constitutional amendment was filed but not pursued in the General Assembly in 2001 by Phil Gingrey, then a state senator and now a member of the U.S. House. Georgia’s local school districts were traditionally run by elected superintendents, but that changed as of 1996. The Georgia School Boards Association is...
1
thirtyeight states georgia not included have appointed, rather than elected, state school superintendents.
a similar constitutional amendment was filed but not pursued in the general assembly in 2001 by phil gingrey, then a state senator and now a member of the u.s. house. georgias local school districts were traditionally run by elected superintendents, but that changed as of 1996. the georgia school boards association is ...
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1
Hospitals are closing in rural America because they don't have access to high-speed internet.
August 8, 2018
health care;infrastructure;technology
marsha blackburn
Marsha Blackburn, a native of Laurel, Miss., was first elected to represent Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District in 2002. Blackburn was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018,
national
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a speech to farmers
Blackburn said that rural hospitals are closing because they don’t have access to high-speed internet. We could find no research to back that up. The country’s leading center for tracking rural hospital closures said it did not know of a case where lack of broadband caused a hospital to close. A broadband trade group e...
0
hospitals are closing in rural america because they don't have access to highspeed internet.
blackburn said that rural hospitals are closing because they dont have access to highspeed internet. we could find no research to back that up. the countrys leading center for tracking rural hospital closures said it did not know of a case where lack of broadband caused a hospital to close. a broadband trade group esti...
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2
Republican policies have led to business investment growth that's 10 times faster than what we saw under President Obama.
July 15, 2019
economy
ron johnson
Ron Johnson is a Republican U.S. senator from Wisconsin. A businessman and accountant, Johnson defeated Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold in the 2010 election. He is seeking re-election in 2016.
wisconsin
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By that measure, there’s an element of here. But that element is undermined by the broader picture: When you look at all of Obama’s tenure and other measures, such as share of GDP, the picture is much closer to even between the two. In addition, Johnson over-attributes the cause of recent growth to GOP policies, when ...
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republican policies have led to business investment growth that's 10 times faster than what we saw under president obama.
by that measure, theres an element of here. but that element is undermined by the broader picture when you look at all of obamas tenure and other measures, such as share of gdp, the picture is much closer to even between the two. in addition, johnson overattributes the cause of recent growth to gop policies, when ther...
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2
The Taliban went after and murdered" people identified in the Chelsea Manning leaks.
January 18, 2017
homeland security;foreign policy;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
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31
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an interview on Fox News
McCain said, "The Taliban went after and murdered" people identified in the Chelsea Manning leaks. In the several years since WikiLeaks released hundreds of thousands of government documents leaked by Manning, the government has not publicly identified a single example of the Taliban killing someone because that person...
0
the taliban went after and murdered" people identified in the chelsea manning leaks.
mccain said, "the taliban went after and murdered" people identified in the chelsea manning leaks. in the several years since wikileaks released hundreds of thousands of government documents leaked by manning, the government has not publicly identified a single example of the taliban killing someone because that person...
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11,351
1
Every Republican Senate candidate has now announced whether or not they support the Senate taking up the Supreme Court vacancy…except for Congressman Heck.
February 23, 2016
supreme court
nevada state democratic party
The Nevada State Democratic Party is the affiliate of the national Democratic Party in the state of Nevada.
nevada
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a press release
The Nevada Democratic Party says that "every Republican Senate candidate" has announced their position on the Supreme Court vacancy, except for Heck. Our research shows that’s not the case. There are more than a dozen candidates, at least, who issued similarly neutral statements, and even more who haven’t addressed the...
0
every republican senate candidate has now announced whether or not they support the senate taking up the supreme court vacancyexcept for congressman heck.
the nevada democratic party says that "every republican senate candidate" has announced their position on the supreme court vacancy, except for heck. our research shows thats not the case. there are more than a dozen candidates, at least, who issued similarly neutral statements, and even more who havent addressed the i...
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1
Food crops can be engineered right now based on existing technology to cause infertility in Black people alone.
December 29, 2021
agriculture;food;food safety;science;facebook fact-checks
naturalnews.com
NaturalNews.com is an alternative-health website.
null
0
0
0
0
3
0
a Facebook post
A video claims that technology exists that would allow food to be engineered to cause infertility in Black people.  Scientists told us that RNA interference technology does exist in food crops, but that genes indicating race, if they exist, have not been identified. Furthermore, it has not been established that this te...
0
food crops can be engineered right now based on existing technology to cause infertility in black people alone.
a video claims that technology exists that would allow food to be engineered to cause infertility in black people.  scientists told us that rna interference technology does exist in food crops, but that genes indicating race, if they exist, have not been identified. furthermore, it has not been established that this te...
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10,282
3
The lack of an automatic braking system that could have prevented the Philadelphia Amtrak crash "wasn't driven by a lack of funding. It just takes a while. They (Congress) just passed it in the recent past.
May 13, 2015
infrastructure;transportation;punditfact
megyn kelly
Megyn Kelly is a journalist with NBC News. Previously, she was a journalist at Fox News and hosted "The Kelly File" on weeknights. 
null
2
0
2
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a broadcast of "The Kelly File"
Kelly said that the lack of a working fail-safe braking system at the site of the Philadelphia Amtrak crash,  "wasn't driven by a lack of funding. It just takes a while. They (Congress) just passed it in the recent past." Congress actually passed the rule in 2008. The basis of Kelly’s was an article that said Congress...
1
the lack of an automatic braking system that could have prevented the philadelphia amtrak crash "wasn't driven by a lack of funding. it just takes a while. they congress just passed it in the recent past.
kelly said that the lack of a working failsafe braking system at the site of the philadelphia amtrak crash,  "wasn't driven by a lack of funding. it just takes a while. they congress just passed it in the recent past." congress actually passed the rule in 2008. the basis of kellys was an article that said congress had...
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18,059
5
Murders this year have spiked 27% in Philadelphia.
July 22, 2020
criminal justice;pennsylvania
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 speech
Trump said "murders have spiked 27 percent in Philadelphia," and city crime statistics show the same thing.  Violent crimes such as rape, robbery, and some types of aggravated assault have fallen amid the coronavirus pandemic, but homicides and nonfatal shootings have not. We rate Trump’s statement . 
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murders this year have spiked 27 in philadelphia.
trump said "murders have spiked 27 percent in philadelphia," and city crime statistics show the same thing.  violent crimes such as rape, robbery, and some types of aggravated assault have fallen amid the coronavirus pandemic, but homicides and nonfatal shootings have not. we rate trumps statement .
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3,080
3
The White House budget plan will bring domestic discretionary spending to its lowest share of our economy since Dwight Eisenhower was president.
February 14, 2011
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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So basing the on what is projected to happen in 2015 seems reasonable. And almost any way you slice it -- by non-defense, non-security or even total discretionary spending -- if the White House budget projections for 2015 hold up, they would be at the lowest levels, as a percentage of GDP, since the early 1960s at lea...
1
the white house budget plan will bring domestic discretionary spending to its lowest share of our economy since dwight eisenhower was president.
so basing the on what is projected to happen in 2015 seems reasonable. and almost any way you slice it by nondefense, nonsecurity or even total discretionary spending if the white house budget projections for 2015 hold up, they would be at the lowest levels, as a percentage of gdp, since the early 1960s at least. bu...
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1
We can fix our roads without raising taxes.
September 28, 2016
transportation;taxes
citizens to protect transportation funding
Citizens to Protect Transportation Funding is a group pushing passage of a constitutional amendment in Illinois that would create a lockbox for road funds.
illinois
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a TV ad
Ads created and paid for by Citizens to Protect Transportation Funding say "we can fix our roads without raising taxes." But government budget experts say the state’s road needs already are far greater than what is collected in gas taxes and related fees. Illinois leads the nation in unpaid bills and has not had a budg...
0
we can fix our roads without raising taxes.
ads created and paid for by citizens to protect transportation funding say "we can fix our roads without raising taxes." but government budget experts say the states road needs already are far greater than what is collected in gas taxes and related fees. illinois leads the nation in unpaid bills and has not had a budge...
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8,590
2
Obamacare will drive 2.5 million Americans out of the workforce.
March 24, 2014
health care;jobs
rick scott
Rick Scott, a wealthy Florida businessman, was first elected Florida's 45th governor on Nov. 2, 2010 and re-elected Nov. 4, 2014. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018 and is running for re-election in 2024.
florida
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a television ad from Let's Get to Work
Scott's TV ad says, "Obamacare will drive 2.5 million Americans out of the workforce." The ad suggests it is an actual quote in a February Congressional Budget Office report, but we didn’t find that quote in the report. The statement relates to a CBO report that says workers who can now receive subsidized insurance wil...
0
obamacare will drive 2.5 million americans out of the workforce.
scott's tv ad says, "obamacare will drive 2.5 million americans out of the workforce." the ad suggests it is an actual quote in a february congressional budget office report, but we didnt find that quote in the report. the statement relates to a cbo report that says workers who can now receive subsidized insurance will...
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A majority of Americans have voted for a party that … wants a world in which you cannot call your parents mom and dad.
January 4, 2021
congress;families;legal issues;wisconsin
glenn grothman
Republican Glenn Grothman, of the Town of Glenbeulah in Sheboygan County, was first elected to Congress in 2014 after serving 21 years in the Wisconsin Legislature. He represents the 6th Congressional District in east-central Wisconsin that includes all or parts of Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Fond du Lac, Dodge, Win...
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News release
Grothman claimed Democrats want "a world in which you cannot call your parents mom and dad."  Grothman has a small point, in that the new rules are laying down a marker for how Democrats in the House hope people will behave and treat others in general, not just in limited circumstances. Indeed, House leaders touted the...
0
a majority of americans have voted for a party that wants a world in which you cannot call your parents mom and dad.
grothman claimed democrats want "a world in which you cannot call your parents mom and dad."  grothman has a small point, in that the new rules are laying down a marker for how democrats in the house hope people will behave and treat others in general, not just in limited circumstances. indeed, house leaders touted the...
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40 percent of U.S. gun sales "are occurring outside of" licensed gun dealers.
January 29, 2013
criminal justice;government regulation;public health;guns
tom barrett
Tom Barrett served as the 44th mayor of Milwaukee from 2004 until 2021. The mayoral position is non-partisan. A member of the Democratic Party, he was previously elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly (1984–1989), Wisconsin Senate (1989–1993) and U.S. House of Representatives (1993–2003). Barrett lost bids for govern...
wisconsin
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an interview
But after further review, Obama was given "two Pinocchios" out of a possible four -- the Fact Checker’s rating for a statement that contains "significant omissions and/or exaggerations." Our rating Barrett said 40 percent of U.S. gun sales "are occurring outside of" licensed gun dealers. Like others, Barrett made the ...
1
40 percent of u.s. gun sales "are occurring outside of" licensed gun dealers.
but after further review, obama was given "two pinocchios" out of a possible four the fact checkers rating for a statement that contains "significant omissions andor exaggerations." our rating barrett said 40 percent of u.s. gun sales "are occurring outside of" licensed gun dealers. like others, barrett made the with...
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4
Says Hillary Clinton "promised, running for the Senate years ago, 200,000 jobs for upstate New York. ... Not only didn't they come, but they lost so many jobs.
September 27, 2016
candidate biography;jobs
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
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Trump said Clinton "promised, running for the Senate years ago, 200,000 jobs for upstate New York. ... Not only didn't they come, but they lost so many jobs." Trump is right that Clinton failed to bring 200,000 jobs to upstate New York, whether you’re counting all jobs or just jobs in the private sector. His that the ...
1
says hillary clinton "promised, running for the senate years ago, 200,000 jobs for upstate new york. ... not only didn't they come, but they lost so many jobs.
trump said clinton "promised, running for the senate years ago, 200,000 jobs for upstate new york. ... not only didn't they come, but they lost so many jobs." trump is right that clinton failed to bring 200,000 jobs to upstate new york, whether youre counting all jobs or just jobs in the private sector. his that the r...
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3
DACA was "a mere memo from the Department of Homeland security under Barack Obama, which violated the laws.
September 21, 2017
immigration;homeland security
roy moore
Roy Moore is a lawyer, judge, activist and Republican politician from Alabama. Moore ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate in 2017. He served as judge of the Sixteenth Judicial Court of Alabama from 1992 until he was elected Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court in 2000. He was removed from his position in 2003 for r...
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a debate
Moore said DACA was "a mere memo from the Department of Homeland security under Barack Obama, which violated the laws." The DACA program was part of a 2012 Homeland Security memo that said Dreamers would not be the focus of deportation efforts. It didn’t grant Dreamers legal status and only gave them temporary protecti...
1
daca was "a mere memo from the department of homeland security under barack obama, which violated the laws.
moore said daca was "a mere memo from the department of homeland security under barack obama, which violated the laws." the daca program was part of a 2012 homeland security memo that said dreamers would not be the focus of deportation efforts. it didnt grant dreamers legal status and only gave them temporary protectio...
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0
Says that in a hearing, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords suggested to Gen. David Petraeus that the Army "put more emphasis on less environmentally damaging methods, like stabbing or clubbing enemy forces in order to minimize the carbon output.
February 24, 2011
environment;energy;military
chain email
Chain emails circulate on the Internet, usually anonymously, making a variety of political claims.
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a chain e-mail
UPDATE: Shortly after we posted the story, the man who wrote the satirical post in July 2010 returned our e-mail. "I have been writing about 300 satirical pieces a year since 2005," said John Semmens. "Only once did I directly see one passed around as real news." Semmens said he has been contacted by journalists about ...
0
says that in a hearing, rep. gabrielle giffords suggested to gen. david petraeus that the army "put more emphasis on less environmentally damaging methods, like stabbing or clubbing enemy forces in order to minimize the carbon output.
update shortly after we posted the story, the man who wrote the satirical post in july 2010 returned our email. "i have been writing about 300 satirical pieces a year since 2005," said john semmens. "only once did i directly see one passed around as real news." semmens said he has been contacted by journalists about a ...
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4
We have 33,000 people a year who die from guns.
October 19, 2016
crime;public safety;guns
hillary clinton
Hillary Clinton was the 2016 Democratic nominee for president. She served as U.S. Secretary of State during the first four years of the Obama administration. She is formerly a U.S. senator from New York, first elected in 2000. She was a candidate for president in 2008. She previously served as first lady when her husba...
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the third 2016 presidential debate
Clinton said, "We have 33,000 people a year who die from guns." She’s correct that all deaths from guns have exceeded 33,000 during the most recent three years for which we have data. That said, it’s worth noting that roughly two-thirds of these were suicides. We rate her . https://www.sharethefacts.co/share/9a3e1667-...
1
we have 33,000 people a year who die from guns.
clinton said, "we have 33,000 people a year who die from guns." shes correct that all deaths from guns have exceeded 33,000 during the most recent three years for which we have data. that said, its worth noting that roughly twothirds of these were suicides. we rate her .
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2
As attorney general, Catherine Cortez Masto "opposed tougher laws on methamphetamine dealers.
October 5, 2022
drugs;elections;ad watch
club for growth
The Club for Growth is an anti-tax group.
nevada
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5
5
9
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an ad
The opposition came after law enforcement officials told legislators that the bills would likely criminalize meth users rather than go after drug dealers.  The group led by Cortez Masto also supported other bills and initiatives intended to mitigate  Nevada’s meth crisis. Cortez Masto also opposed reducing sentences f...
0
as attorney general, catherine cortez masto "opposed tougher laws on methamphetamine dealers.
the opposition came after law enforcement officials told legislators that the bills would likely criminalize meth users rather than go after drug dealers.  the group led by cortez masto also supported other bills and initiatives intended to mitigate  nevadas meth crisis. cortez masto also opposed reducing sentences fo...
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4
Says his opponent for NC Insurance Commissioner is a "perennial candidate" over 30 years.
December 14, 2019
elections
wayne goodwin
Wayne Goodwin is chairman of the NC Democratic Party and a candidate for Insurance Commissioner.
north carolina
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a tweet
Goodwin referred to Causey as a 30-year "perennial candidate" for the "same office." He’s got a point: Causey has run for insurance commissioner a lot since 1992. Those familiar with the term’s use in political circles may find the description off-base when applied to Causey.  But Goodwin’s is accurate. It just needs...
1
says his opponent for nc insurance commissioner is a "perennial candidate" over 30 years.
goodwin referred to causey as a 30year "perennial candidate" for the "same office." hes got a point causey has run for insurance commissioner a lot since 1992. those familiar with the terms use in political circles may find the description offbase when applied to causey.  but goodwins is accurate. it just needs a lit...
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For the votes that we got, I think we spent, on average, two bucks a pop. Compared to 42 bucks" for incumbent Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele.
April 5, 2016
campaign finance
chris larson
Chris Larson, a Milwaukee Democrat, was elected to the Wisconsin state Senate in November 2010. A former member of the Milwaukee County Board, he is a candidate for Milwaukee County executive in 2016.
wisconsin
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a press release
Our rating In conceding defeat, Larson claimed he spent about $2 per vote received while Abele spent $42. Our calculation shows the gap, based on current reports, is more like $26 to $1.70 -- but it will grow somewhat by the time final reports are filed in July. Larson’s broader point about being vastly outspent was co...
0
for the votes that we got, i think we spent, on average, two bucks a pop. compared to 42 bucks" for incumbent milwaukee county executive chris abele.
our rating in conceding defeat, larson claimed he spent about 2 per vote received while abele spent 42. our calculation shows the gap, based on current reports, is more like 26 to 1.70 but it will grow somewhat by the time final reports are filed in july. larsons broader point about being vastly outspent was correct. ...
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It is a result of the $300 per month that working parents are now receiving for their young children that we have reduced childhood poverty in the United States by 50%.
August 29, 2021
children;poverty
bernie sanders
Bernie Sanders is a senator from Vermont. Sanders was first elected to the Senate in 2007 and was re-elected in 2012 and 2018. The senator also ran an unsuccessful presidential campaign in 2016, losing the Democratic primary to Hillary Clinton. From 1991 until 2007, he was the representative of Vermont’s At-Large Distr...
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a speech
Sanders was specific in his Cedar Rapids statement, that the $300 monthly payment working parents receive has reduced U.S. childhood poverty 50%. He stated that as fact, not a projection.  Researchers from Columbia University and the Urban Institute project that childhood poverty in the U.S. will fall this year by more...
1
it is a result of the 300 per month that working parents are now receiving for their young children that we have reduced childhood poverty in the united states by 50.
sanders was specific in his cedar rapids statement, that the 300 monthly payment working parents receive has reduced u.s. childhood poverty 50. he stated that as fact, not a projection.  researchers from columbia university and the urban institute project that childhood poverty in the u.s. will fall this year by more t...
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If you paid rent in March or April, "they got to give" you your money back.
April 22, 2020
housing;facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
Also, you would not owe any rent or mortgage payments until 30 days after the end date of the COVID-19 emergency declaration signed by President Donald Trump.  As it is, though, no action has yet been taken on the bill, other than it being referred to the House Committee on Financial Service. A service used by GovTrac...
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if you paid rent in march or april, "they got to give" you your money back.
also, you would not owe any rent or mortgage payments until 30 days after the end date of the covid19 emergency declaration signed by president donald trump.  as it is, though, no action has yet been taken on the bill, other than it being referred to the house committee on financial service. a service used by govtrack...
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0
In the 2012 election, there were more votes cast than registered voters in St. Lucie County, and Palm Beach County had 141 percent turnout.
August 5, 2016
elections
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...
florida
4
13
35
53
711
331
a viral image
The post makes two claims about voting in Florida counties during the 2012 presidential election. Both are . The figures cited about St. Lucie County mix up the number of votes cast with the number of cards cast. The Palm Beach County uses an erroneous percentage, with no real source. The post’s digs at Florida rate ....
0
in the 2012 election, there were more votes cast than registered voters in st. lucie county, and palm beach county had 141 percent turnout.
the post makes two claims about voting in florida counties during the 2012 presidential election. both are . the figures cited about st. lucie county mix up the number of votes cast with the number of cards cast. the palm beach county uses an erroneous percentage, with no real source. the posts digs at florida rate .
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6,210
0
U.S. military uniforms are manufactured in China.
August 28, 2012
china;economy;homeland security;foreign policy;military;small business;trade
anthony gemma
Anthony Gemma is the former president and CEO of Gem Plumbing who ran unsuccessfully for Congress in the 1st District in 2010 and in 2012. He headed up his family's company from 2001 to 2008 when he left to start Mediapeel, a marketing firm. Gemma is also the co-founder and president of the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer R...
rhode island
0
2
0
0
2
1
an online debate
Anthony Gemma, raising a question during an Aug. 28 debate appearance, said uniforms for U.S. soldiers "are manufactured in China." But federal law prohibits the military from buying foreign-made uniforms without special authorization, stemming from the Berry Amendment of more than 70 years ago. We could find no that ...
0
u.s. military uniforms are manufactured in china.
anthony gemma, raising a question during an aug. 28 debate appearance, said uniforms for u.s. soldiers "are manufactured in china." but federal law prohibits the military from buying foreignmade uniforms without special authorization, stemming from the berry amendment of more than 70 years ago. we could find no that a...
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8,807
4
During the George W. Bush period, there were 13 attacks on various embassies and consulates around the world. Sixty people died.
May 5, 2014
history;foreign policy;terrorism
john garamendi
John Garamendi is a Democrat who represents California's 3rd congressional district.
national
0
1
1
1
0
0
an interview on MSNBC's "The Ed Show"
Garamendi said that "during the George W. Bush period, there were 13 attacks on various embassies and consulates around the world. Sixty people died." There are actually different ways to count the number of attacks, especially when considering attacks on ambassadors and embassy personnel who were traveling to or from ...
1
during the george w. bush period, there were 13 attacks on various embassies and consulates around the world. sixty people died.
garamendi said that "during the george w. bush period, there were 13 attacks on various embassies and consulates around the world. sixty people died." there are actually different ways to count the number of attacks, especially when considering attacks on ambassadors and embassy personnel who were traveling to or from ...
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2,003
5
The first professional baseball team was from an Ohio city.
June 22, 2010
baseball
yvette mcgee brown
Yvette McGee Brown is a justice for the Ohio Supreme Court, appointed by Gov. Ted Strickland to fill a vacancy created by the 2010 elections. She also was Strickland's running mate in the 2010 gubernatorial election.
ohio
3
0
0
0
0
0
speech on urban issues
"I can’t say that I’m 100 percent sure," Schecter said. "I think that’s very unlikely because it would have been uncovered by now." Because it appears that no other team fielded a lineup of fully-professional players prior to the Cincinnati Red Stockings in 1869, we rule this to be . If only all the calls made on the ...
1
the first professional baseball team was from an ohio city.
"i cant say that im 100 percent sure," schecter said. "i think thats very unlikely because it would have been uncovered by now." because it appears that no other team fielded a lineup of fullyprofessional players prior to the cincinnati red stockings in 1869, we rule this to be . if only all the calls made on the diam...
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10,978
2
There is currently no ability to vet these people," referring to Syrian refugees.
November 16, 2015
immigration;homeland security;foreign policy;terrorism
ben carson
Dr. Ben Carson is President Donald Trump's secretary for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. A retired pediatric neurosurgeon, Carson ran as a Republican for president in 2016. He owns homes in West Palm Beach and Maryland.
national
0
3
3
8
12
4
an official statement posted on Facebook
Carson said, "There is currently no ability to vet these people," referring to Syrian refugees. The United States vets refugees through a process that involves multiple federal and international groups and that typically takes one to two years. Refugees undergo security checks, interviews, medical screenings and other ...
0
there is currently no ability to vet these people," referring to syrian refugees.
carson said, "there is currently no ability to vet these people," referring to syrian refugees. the united states vets refugees through a process that involves multiple federal and international groups and that typically takes one to two years. refugees undergo security checks, interviews, medical screenings and other ...
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4,511
1
If Rhode Island does a hybrid [retirement] plan we'll be the first state in the nation to do this.''
October 24, 2011
pensions;public service;retirement;workers
lincoln chafee
Lincoln Chafee is running for the Democratic nomination for president in 2016. He served one four-year term as Rhode Island's governor, beginning on Jan. 4, 2011. He was the first Independent to be elected to that office. He subsequently became a Democrat. As a Republican, he served as mayor of Warwick from 1992 to 199...
rhode island
3
4
3
3
5
0
a hearing
The ruling Governor Chafee was clearly when he told state lawmakers that if they approve his administration’s pension reforms, Rhode Island would "be the first state in the nation’’ to adopt a hybrid plan. These types of plans have been widely publicized in the national media and on the National Association of State R...
0
if rhode island does a hybrid retirement plan we'll be the first state in the nation to do this.''
the ruling governor chafee was clearly when he told state lawmakers that if they approve his administrations pension reforms, rhode island would "be the first state in the nation to adopt a hybrid plan. these types of plans have been widely publicized in the national media and on the national association of state reti...
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20,080
1
Type-2 diabetes gummies nets the biggest deal in 'Shark Tank' history!
August 2, 2021
facebook fact-checks
bloggers
Blog posting on the Internet
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18
24
53
233
396
a blog post
In 2014, sisters Donna and Rosy Khalife pitched "Surprise Ride," a box subscription service for children. But we found no that they reprised their role as contestants on the show to pitch a CBD gummy venture. We reached out to Fat Brain Toys, which acquired Surprise Ride in 2018, but didn’t hear back.  However, Rosy ...
0
type2 diabetes gummies nets the biggest deal in 'shark tank' history!
in 2014, sisters donna and rosy khalife pitched "surprise ride," a box subscription service for children. but we found no that they reprised their role as contestants on the show to pitch a cbd gummy venture. we reached out to fat brain toys, which acquired surprise ride in 2018, but didnt hear back.  however, rosy k...
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16,247
1
White man asked black friend to impregnate his wife to fight 'white privilege.'
July 5, 2019
fake news;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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50
108
245
1,410
570
a post on Facebook
On Facebook, though, the screenshot lacks context, and someone has stamped the word "cuck" on the forehead of the man pictured. In the post’s comments, other Facebook users appear to believe the story’s authentic.  "That is literally pathetic," one person said.  No, it’s actually just . We rate this post .
0
white man asked black friend to impregnate his wife to fight 'white privilege.'
on facebook, though, the screenshot lacks context, and someone has stamped the word "cuck" on the forehead of the man pictured. in the posts comments, other facebook users appear to believe the storys authentic.  "that is literally pathetic," one person said.  no, its actually just . we rate this post .
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15,168
3
The United States is now the No. 1 energy producer in the world. That happened just recently.
September 29, 2018
energy
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...
west virginia
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85
120
194
360
179
Wheeling, W.Va
Trump said, "The United States is now the No. 1 energy producer in the world. That happened just recently." The United States does rank first internationally in petroleum, crude oil, and natural gas production, though it ranks third in the world in coal production. Meanwhile, only for crude oil was the No. 1 spot achie...
1
the united states is now the no. 1 energy producer in the world. that happened just recently.
trump said, "the united states is now the no. 1 energy producer in the world. that happened just recently." the united states does rank first internationally in petroleum, crude oil, and natural gas production, though it ranks third in the world in coal production. meanwhile, only for crude oil was the no. 1 spot achie...
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10,121
3
Despite raising taxes on the wealthy and hiking the minimum wage, Minnesota "is creating jobs at a record pace, unemployment is at a historic low, median income is skyrocketing, and (the) state has a billion-dollar surplus.
March 31, 2015
economy;income;jobs;state budget
occupy democrats
Occupy Democrats, founded in 2012, is an advocacy group created to counterbalance the Republican tea party, and to "give President Obama and other progressive Democrats a Congress that will work with them to grow the economy, create jobs, promote fairness and fight inequality, and get money out of politics!"
national
0
2
7
1
8
4
a meme on social media
Occupy Democrats said that Minnesota "is creating jobs at a record pace, unemployment is at a historic low, median income is skyrocketing, and (the) state has a billion-dollar surplus." While Minnesota is doing well on several key economic measurements, its achievements do not qualify as a "record," "historic" or "skyr...
1
despite raising taxes on the wealthy and hiking the minimum wage, minnesota "is creating jobs at a record pace, unemployment is at a historic low, median income is skyrocketing, and the state has a billiondollar surplus.
occupy democrats said that minnesota "is creating jobs at a record pace, unemployment is at a historic low, median income is skyrocketing, and the state has a billiondollar surplus." while minnesota is doing well on several key economic measurements, its achievements do not qualify as a "record," "historic" or "skyrock...
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22,702
1
Rifles "were involved in 297 deaths" in the U.S. in 2022 and "constipation killed 2,167.
February 26, 2023
crime;public health;facebook fact-checks;guns
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
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3
15
51
405
140
an Instagram post
(By comparison, 6,012 people were killed with handguns that year.) As for deaths caused by constipation, the total was 207 in 2020, the latest year for which CDC figures are available. The 2,167 claimed is the total constipation deaths from 1999 through 2014, as USA Today reported. Fecal impaction — the result of sever...
0
rifles "were involved in 297 deaths" in the u.s. in 2022 and "constipation killed 2,167.
by comparison, 6,012 people were killed with handguns that year. as for deaths caused by constipation, the total was 207 in 2020, the latest year for which cdc figures are available. the 2,167 claimed is the total constipation deaths from 1999 through 2014, as usa today reported. fecal impaction the result of severe c...
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5,904
1
Funding the federal health care law without a tax hike will "require the state to cut nearly a quarter of its annual budget.
July 8, 2012
health care;medicaid;state budget
brian robinson
Brian Robinson is the communications director for Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, a Republican.
georgia
1
2
0
1
1
0
an article
That’s not ," Robinson wrote us via email. "I SHOULD have said ‘Over 10 years, the new mandated spending will total a quarter of what the state spends on ALL services in its annual budget." Indeed. If he had said the potential impact of the health care law on Medicaid is equivalent to a quarter of the state’s budget, R...
0
funding the federal health care law without a tax hike will "require the state to cut nearly a quarter of its annual budget.
thats not ," robinson wrote us via email. "i should have said over 10 years, the new mandated spending will total a quarter of what the state spends on all services in its annual budget." indeed. if he had said the potential impact of the health care law on medicaid is equivalent to a quarter of the states budget, robi...
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18,508
3
Suburbs are by and large integrated.
September 29, 2020
education;housing;race and ethnicity;population
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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the first presidential debate
Biden said that the suburbs "are by and large integrated." Studies show that suburbs today are, on the broadest level, significantly more integrated today than they were in previous decades. However, more than two-thirds of Americans, and three-quarters of whites, still do not live in substantially integrated neighborh...
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suburbs are by and large integrated.
biden said that the suburbs "are by and large integrated." studies show that suburbs today are, on the broadest level, significantly more integrated today than they were in previous decades. however, more than twothirds of americans, and threequarters of whites, still do not live in substantially integrated neighborhoo...
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A chyron on Sean Hannity's show said, "Dr Oz admits he's a medical quack.
October 20, 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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an Instagram post
The image in the Instagram post comes from this town hall broadcast. The actual chyrons said "Hannity town hall from York, Pennsylvania" and "Dr. Mehmet Oz Republican U.S. Senate nominee in Pennsylvania." Oz, a Republican, is running against Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman in the Nov. 8 general election. The pair wi...
0
a chyron on sean hannity's show said, "dr oz admits he's a medical quack.
the image in the instagram post comes from this town hall broadcast. the actual chyrons said "hannity town hall from york, pennsylvania" and "dr. mehmet oz republican u.s. senate nominee in pennsylvania." oz, a republican, is running against democratic lt. gov. john fetterman in the nov. 8 general election. the pair wi...
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1
Says 11 soccer players on the U.S. Men's National Team are immigrants.
June 17, 2014
immigration;sports
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
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a tweet
In a tweet pushing immigration reform, Pelosi posted a picture of the U.S. Men’s National Team missing 11 of its players and tweeted "Immigrants help drive America's success, even in the World Cup! Look at what #USMNT would be without them." In this instance "them" means immigrants. But none of those 11 players are imm...
0
says 11 soccer players on the u.s. men's national team are immigrants.
in a tweet pushing immigration reform, pelosi posted a picture of the u.s. mens national team missing 11 of its players and tweeted "immigrants help drive america's success, even in the world cup! look at what usmnt would be without them." in this instance "them" means immigrants. but none of those 11 players are immig...
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A photo caption says vendors named "Nah" and "Stop asking me questions before you get your a-- kicked" sold Trump-themed merchandise to "stupid" people outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
January 13, 2021
facebook fact-checks;jan. 6
instagram posts
Posters on Instagram, where people share photos and graphics and sometimes add filters.
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a post
‘But these stupid motherf---ers buying $100 sweatshirts are putting me through college.’" The Instagram caption is fabricated. The photo’s original caption, which does not name the people pictured, is available on Getty Images’ website. The caption came from a story labeled " news" that said the information was not re...
0
a photo caption says vendors named "nah" and "stop asking me questions before you get your a kicked" sold trumpthemed merchandise to "stupid" people outside the u.s. capitol on jan. 6.
but these stupid motherfers buying 100 sweatshirts are putting me through college." the instagram caption is fabricated. the photos original caption, which does not name the people pictured, is available on getty images website. the caption came from a story labeled " news" that said the information was not real. we r...
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8,248
2
Oregon is spending $10 million advertising Obamacare with ads that don't even mention the program and how to enroll in it" and that don't "mention the word 'insurance.'
December 17, 2013
taxes
tom coburn
Tom Coburn is a former U.S. Senator from Oklahoma and a physician.
oregon
0
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3
2
3
0
Coburn's "Wastebook 2013"
On Coburn’s first , the Cover Oregon ads in question do not mention the word "insurance." But the context in this case is vital. These were not the campaign’s only ads, and later ads make details clear. We also find that the senator completely missed the mark on the amount of money spent. We rate the .
0
oregon is spending 10 million advertising obamacare with ads that don't even mention the program and how to enroll in it" and that don't "mention the word 'insurance.'
on coburns first , the cover oregon ads in question do not mention the word "insurance." but the context in this case is vital. these were not the campaigns only ads, and later ads make details clear. we also find that the senator completely missed the mark on the amount of money spent. we rate the .
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4
Poll results from the past 35 years show that State of the Union speeches "do not move" presidential approval numbers.
January 23, 2011
history;polls and public opinion;this week - abc news
matthew dowd
Matthew Dowd is an author and MSNBC analyst. In 2021, he briefly ran for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor of Texas. He served as chief political strategist to Republican President George W. Bush.
national
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4
3
0
1
0
an interview on ABC's "This Week with Christiane Amanpour"
Dowd was very close to correct that State of the Union addresses "do not move the numbers." Over the past 33 years at least, that has been the case more often than not. And the one president Dowd specifically cited, Reagan, never got a bump greater than 3 points. But there are a few exceptions, including Clinton's 10-p...
1
poll results from the past 35 years show that state of the union speeches "do not move" presidential approval numbers.
dowd was very close to correct that state of the union addresses "do not move the numbers." over the past 33 years at least, that has been the case more often than not. and the one president dowd specifically cited, reagan, never got a bump greater than 3 points. but there are a few exceptions, including clinton's 10po...
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3
The Legislature passed Gov. Walker's so-called property tax relief bill," but the Republicans "are still raising your property taxes.
October 24, 2013
city government;county government;education;state budget;taxes
janet bewley
Democratic state Rep. Janet Bewley represents Ashland in northern Wisconsin. Elected to the Assembly in 2010, she is a former community relations officer with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority.
wisconsin
0
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a speech
Our rating Bewley said "the Legislature passed Gov. Walker’s so-called property tax relief bill," but the Republicans "are still raising your property taxes." Bewley’s right that under the Republicans’ 2013-’15 state budget, it’s estimated that property tax bills will rise, by an estimated $11 over two years for a typi...
1
the legislature passed gov. walker's socalled property tax relief bill," but the republicans "are still raising your property taxes.
our rating bewley said "the legislature passed gov. walkers socalled property tax relief bill," but the republicans "are still raising your property taxes." bewleys right that under the republicans 201315 state budget, its estimated that property tax bills will rise, by an estimated 11 over two years for a typical home...
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15,901
4
194,000 criminal aliens booked into Texas jails from 2011-2019 were charged with more than 299,000 criminal offenses.
April 2, 2019
crime
paul bettencourt
Paul Bettencourt, former Harris County tax assessor-collector, won election to a Houston seat in the Texas Senate in 2014, succeeding Dan Patrick, who was elected lieutenant governor, in representing District 7.
texas
1
1
0
0
0
0
a resolution
These numbers come from data published by DPS. His figures are right, but they don't tell the whole story. We rate this . – The statement is accurate but needs clarification or additional information.
1
194,000 criminal aliens booked into texas jails from 20112019 were charged with more than 299,000 criminal offenses.
these numbers come from data published by dps. his figures are right, but they don't tell the whole story. we rate this . the statement is accurate but needs clarification or additional information.
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5
Says close to 90 percent of the population growth in Texas over the last decade was non-Anglo.
April 28, 2011
census;redistricting
garnet coleman
Coleman, initially elected to the Texas House in 1991, formerly chairs the Texas House Committee on County Affairs. Coleman says in his online biography that he's one of the authors of the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Texas, a program that makes health insurance available to more than 500,000 children ...
texas
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a press release
According to census data, in 2000, about 9.9 million minorities — people who reported their ethnicity and race as something other than non-Hispanic white — accounted for 47.6 percent of the state’s population. From 2000 to 2010, the minority population swelled by 3.8 million, accounting for 54.7 percent of the populati...
1
says close to 90 percent of the population growth in texas over the last decade was nonanglo.
according to census data, in 2000, about 9.9 million minorities people who reported their ethnicity and race as something other than nonhispanic white accounted for 47.6 percent of the states population. from 2000 to 2010, the minority population swelled by 3.8 million, accounting for 54.7 percent of the population ...
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18,492
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Says Joe Biden has a medical device implanted in his skull so he can hear someone give him answers to questions.
September 28, 2020
debates;facebook fact-checks
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
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a Facebook post
In December 2019, Biden’s primary care physician, at Biden’s request, issued a summary of his medical and surgical history . It did not mention any skull implant or hearing aid and said that his head, ears, eyes, nose and throat "are normal." A Facebook post claimed Biden has a medical device implanted in his skull so ...
0
says joe biden has a medical device implanted in his skull so he can hear someone give him answers to questions.
in december 2019, bidens primary care physician, at bidens request, issued a summary of his medical and surgical history . it did not mention any skull implant or hearing aid and said that his head, ears, eyes, nose and throat "are normal." a facebook post claimed biden has a medical device implanted in his skull so he...
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13,104
5
Says 70 percent of benefits in Donald Trump's proposal for child care "go to the people making over $100,000 a year.
March 5, 2017
children;taxes
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
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an interview with CNN's "State of the Union"
Pelosi said that Trump’s plan for child care would mean that "70 percent of the benefits go to the people making $100,000 a year." The one comprehensive study released so far by an independent group supports Pelosi’s . It’s possible that different studies -- or a substantive change to the Trump administration proposal ...
1
says 70 percent of benefits in donald trump's proposal for child care "go to the people making over 100,000 a year.
pelosi said that trumps plan for child care would mean that "70 percent of the benefits go to the people making 100,000 a year." the one comprehensive study released so far by an independent group supports pelosis . its possible that different studies or a substantive change to the trump administration proposal as it ...
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11,466
4
Over the last 30 years, extreme poverty has been cut in half.
March 9, 2016
global news service;foreign policy;poverty
gayle smith
Gayle Smith is USAID administrator.
null
0
2
1
0
0
0
a speech on Capitol Hill
Smith said, "Over the last 30 years, extreme poverty has been cut in half." By World Bank figures, Smith actually understated the reduction. We’ve cut extreme poverty by 58 percent using the 2008 definition of extreme poverty, and 74.1 percent by the 2015 definition. While we don’t quibble with Smith using that metric,...
1
over the last 30 years, extreme poverty has been cut in half.
smith said, "over the last 30 years, extreme poverty has been cut in half." by world bank figures, smith actually understated the reduction. weve cut extreme poverty by 58 percent using the 2008 definition of extreme poverty, and 74.1 percent by the 2015 definition. while we dont quibble with smith using that metric, o...
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20,260
4
Ivermectin has been FDA approved for human use since 1996.
September 4, 2021
facebook fact-checks;coronavirus
facebook posts
Posters on Facebook and other social media networks.  
null
24
50
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a Facebook post
So while ivermectin has been approved by the FDA for human use since 1996, the FDA has not authorized or approved ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19.  And, the ivermectin products intended for animals are different from the products approved for humans. "Use of animal ivermectin for the prevention or treatment of...
1
ivermectin has been fda approved for human use since 1996.
so while ivermectin has been approved by the fda for human use since 1996, the fda has not authorized or approved ivermectin to prevent or treat covid19.  and, the ivermectin products intended for animals are different from the products approved for humans. "use of animal ivermectin for the prevention or treatment of ...
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1
Ukraine was the No. 1 donor to Hillary Clinton when she was running for president.
February 19, 2022
national;campaign finance;foreign policy;ukraine
marjorie taylor greene
Marjorie Taylor Greene is a Republican representative from Georgia.
georgia
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0
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1
a talk before a rally
Greene said, "Ukraine was the No. 1 donor to Hillary Clinton when she was running for president." Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign did not report any donations from Ukraine or Ukrainian nationals — a move that would have broken the law. Asked for to support Greene’s , the congresswoman’s spokesperson did not cite ...
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ukraine was the no. 1 donor to hillary clinton when she was running for president.
greene said, "ukraine was the no. 1 donor to hillary clinton when she was running for president." clintons 2016 presidential campaign did not report any donations from ukraine or ukrainian nationals a move that would have broken the law. asked for to support greenes , the congresswomans spokesperson did not cite any ...
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3,246
1
A bill that would halt the EPA from regulating greenhouse gases would help "stop rising gas prices.
March 8, 2011
environment;energy;regulation
fred upton
Fred Upton is a Republican U.S. Representative from Michigan. He is chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
national
0
0
0
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2
0
a letter to fellow Members of Congress
Yet the impact of the bill -- if there is an one -- would be years away. And there's no proof that the law would actually stop gas prices from rising. The added regulations now being planned may hamper U.S. refiners, but the international free market could just as easily end up keeping refining costs low. And it’s hard...
0
a bill that would halt the epa from regulating greenhouse gases would help "stop rising gas prices.
yet the impact of the bill if there is an one would be years away. and there's no proof that the law would actually stop gas prices from rising. the added regulations now being planned may hamper u.s. refiners, but the international free market could just as easily end up keeping refining costs low. and its hardly as...
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15,291
2
Says Beto O'Rourke "voted to shield MS-13 gang members from deportation.
October 22, 2018
immigration;criminal justice;crime
donald trump
Donald Trump is the former president of the United States. He was elected the 45th president of the United States on Nov. 8, 2016.  He has been a real estate developer, entrepreneur and host of the NBC reality show, "The Apprentice." Trump's statements were awarded PolitiFact's 2015, 2017 and 2019 Lie of the Year. In N...
texas
36
85
120
194
360
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Houston
Trump said O’Rourke "voted to shield MS-13 gang members from deportation." We see an element of to this because O’Rourke did not vote for a Trump-backed measure pitched as easing deportations of suspected criminal gang members. But we spotted no that O’Rourke’s "no" was a vote to shield violent gang members from dep...
0
says beto o'rourke "voted to shield ms13 gang members from deportation.
trump said orourke "voted to shield ms13 gang members from deportation." we see an element of to this because orourke did not vote for a trumpbacked measure pitched as easing deportations of suspected criminal gang members. but we spotted no that orourkes "no" was a vote to shield violent gang members from deportati...
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3
Says 50 percent of millennials don't associate with "any political party.
March 11, 2014
elections;polls and public opinion
rock the vote
Rock the Vote's mission is to engage and build political power for young people in the United States.
florida
0
0
1
0
0
0
a tweet
Rock the Vote said "50% of #millennials don't associate w/ any political party." The group quoted a Pew study that showed half of millennials don’t self-identify with either major political party. However, that statement could create a impression that their vote is up for grabs and they have no leanings, and that’s no...
1
says 50 percent of millennials don't associate with "any political party.
rock the vote said "50 of millennials don't associate w any political party." the group quoted a pew study that showed half of millennials dont selfidentify with either major political party. however, that statement could create a impression that their vote is up for grabs and they have no leanings, and thats not the ...
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