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Ending Spending Action Fund

The Ending Spending Action Fund describes itself as “an independent organization that proudly supports candidates regardless of party affiliation who favor enhancing free enterprise, reducing the size of government, and balancing our nation's budget.” It was founded in 2010 under another name by Joe Ricketts, a businessman who founded TD Ameritrade and whose family owns the Chicago Cubs baseball club, according to Open Secrets, a website that tracks money in politics. Ricketts has said he is a registered independent.

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Latest Fact-Checks Of Ending Spending Action Fund

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By Nancy Badertscher, April Hunt
September 12, 2014

Says Michelle Nunn has acknowledged allowing a convicted felon to hold a fundraiser for her.

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By Steve Contorno
September 2, 2014

Says Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s "wealth has surged while in public office."

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By Steve Contorno
August 20, 2014

"In six years, (U.S. Rep. Gary) Peters introduced zero bills that became law."

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By Nancy Badertscher
August 8, 2014

Michelle Nunn’s "foundation directed grants to an Islamic group tied to radical terrorists."  

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By Nancy Badertscher
July 25, 2014

U.S. Senate candidate Michelle Nunn "earned as much as $300,000 running a nonprofit that had laid off 90 workers."

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By Eric Stirgus
April 30, 2014

Says Georgia Democratic Senate hopeful Michelle Nunn supports higher taxes.

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