Latest Fact-Checks By Jacob Geiger

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George Allen says U.S. leads the world in fossil fuel resources

December 8, 2011

The United States "is number one in the world in energy resources; Russia is number two."  

McDonnell says Texas, under Gov. Perry has created half of U.S. jobs

July 6, 2011

"Under Gov. Rick Perry’s leadership [Texas] has created more jobs over the last decade than the rest of the states combined."

Mark Warner says corporate taxes as share of U.S. revenue have fallen by half in 30 years

July 2, 2011

"If you look at our tax mix, the share of corporate revenues as a percentage of our overall revenue mix has declined by about half…

Democrats say Bob McDonnell tried to raid education to pay for roads

June 28, 2011

Gov. Bob McDonnell launched a "raid on public education to pay for roads."

George Allen changes stance again on ethanol subsidies

June 22, 2011

On subsidies for ethanol production.

GOP senate group says Tim Kaine’s stimulus failed to create jobs

June 20, 2011

"President Obama and liberal former DNC Chairman Tim Kaine’s $787 billion stimulus failed to create jobs."

George Allen says U.S. leads world in energy resources

June 17, 2011

"We are number one in the world when it comes to energy resources. ... The Russians are second; Saudi Arabia is number three." 

Bus association head says buses safest mode of commercial transportation

June 11, 2011

Commercial buses in the United States have "a stellar safety record, a safety record that exceeds that of any other commercial mode or surface transportation…

Robert Hurt says some federal spending is up over 80 percent in two years

June 10, 2011

Non-defense discretionary spending has increased "by over 80 percent in the last two years."

DCCC says Hurt voted again to end Medicare

June 9, 2011

"Rep. Robert Hurt voted again today to end Medicare and raise health care costs for Virginia seniors."

McDonnell says Virginia is among few state heading towards budget surplus

June 4, 2011

Virginia is "headed towards another surplus this year, unlike most states."

NRCC says Gerry Connolly maxed out U.S. debt

June 2, 2011

"Gerry Connolly and his fellow Democrats went on a spending spree and now their credit card is maxed out."

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