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Latest Fact-Checks By Jake Berry

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New Hampshire Democratic Party
New Hampshire Democratic Party
stated on March 29, 2013 in a tweet:
Says the 2010-11 New Hampshire budget ended with an $18 million surplus, while the Republican-led 2012-13 budget has a $40 million deficit.
Mostly True
By Jake Berry • April 11, 2013
Kelly Ayotte
Kelly Ayotte
stated on February 19, 2013 in an editorial board meeting:
Says of 80,000 people who were denied a firearm in 2012 due to a failed background check, only 44 were prosecuted.
Mostly True
By Jake Berry • March 22, 2013
New Hampshire Democratic Party
New Hampshire Democratic Party
stated on March 5, 2013 in a written statement:
Says Jennifer Horn, chairwoman of the N.H. Republican Party, owes $92,000 in back taxes.
Mostly True
By Jake Berry • March 12, 2013
David Cote
David Cote
stated on February 11, 2013 in a speech during a “Fix the Debt” press event:
"The only time in our history when the debt has been higher than this was the end of World War II."
Mostly True
By Jake Berry • February 21, 2013
Kelly Ayotte
Kelly Ayotte
stated on February 3, 2013 in a guest commentary:
"When total Sandy spending is added up, it's more than the annual budget for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. And it's more than twice the annual budget of the U.S. Energy Department."
Mostly True
By Jake Berry • February 8, 2013
Maggie Hassan
Maggie Hassan
stated on January 3, 2013 in her inauguration speech becoming NH governor:
We have the fourth highest in-state tuition for public universities in the country.
True
By Jake Berry • January 25, 2013
National Republican Congressional Committee
National Republican Congressional Committee
stated on January 9, 2013 in a press release:
"Even if you took literally every single ounce of platinum in the world, it still wouldn’t add up to enough needed to pay down our nation’s debt."
True
By Jake Berry • January 14, 2013
Kelly Ayotte
Kelly Ayotte
stated on December 2, 2012 in in an interview on CNN’s State of the Union.:
President Barack Obama’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget proposal "couldn't get support from either party in the House or the Senate."
Mostly False
By Jake Berry • December 17, 2012
Jeanne Shaheen
Jeanne Shaheen
stated on November 27, 2012 in an interview on MSNBC’s Jansing and Co. :
Social Security has not contributed to the debt and the deficits.
Mostly False
By Jake Berry • December 10, 2012
Ann McLane Kuster
Ann McLane Kuster
stated on November 11, 2012:
Says she is "entering in the most diverse class ever," of U.S. Representatives
True
By Jake Berry, Maryalice Gill • November 21, 2012
Maggie Hassan
Maggie Hassan
stated on November 7, 2012 in an interview on the Daily Rundown on MSNBC.:
Says New Hampshire had the fourth-lowest unemployment rate in the country during Maggie Hassan’s time in the state Senate.
Half-True
By Jake Berry • November 16, 2012
Republican Governors Association
Republican Governors Association
stated on October 24, 2012 in an ad titled “Hiding”:
Gubernatorial candidate Maggie Hassan supported 33 tax and fee increases as Senate Majority Leader.
Half-True
By Jake Berry • November 3, 2012
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on October 18, 2012 in a campaign speech in Manchester, N.H.:
"We got back every dime used to rescue the banks."
Mostly True
By Jake Berry • October 25, 2012
Charles Bass
Charles Bass
stated on September 26, 2012 in an ad “Dancing,” released September 26, 2012.:
Ann McLane Kuster is "for a government takeover of health care more radical than Obamacare. And she supports a $700 billion cut to Medicare for current retirees."
Mostly False
By Jake Berry • October 22, 2012
Ann McLane Kuster
Ann McLane Kuster
stated on September 6, 2012 in an ad, “Janice,” released September 6, 2012:
Says U.S. Rep. Charles Bass wants to privatize Social Security.
Mostly False
By Jake Berry • October 22, 2012
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
stated on October 15, 2012 in an ad, “Regular,” :
Frank Guinta voted to make middle class taxpayers pay over a $1,000 more a year in taxes.
Mostly False
By Jake Berry • October 18, 2012
Frank Guinta
Frank Guinta
stated on September 25, 2012 in an advertisement, “Veterans,”:
"Carol Shea-Porter … wants to increase taxes on small business and job creators."
False
By Jake Berry • October 5, 2012
Carol Shea-Porter
Carol Shea-Porter
stated on September 18, 2012 in an ad, “Debt,” released Sept. 18, 2012:
"Tea Party Congressman Frank Guinta voted for billions in cuts to veterans programs."
Mostly False
By Jake Berry • September 27, 2012
Charles Bass
Charles Bass
stated on August 27, 2012 in an August 27, 2012 advertisement, “Not Working,” aired in and around New Hampshire.”:
Ann Kuster "supports the government takeover of healthcare, which robs Medicare of over $700 billion."
False
By Jake Berry • September 12, 2012
Frank Guinta
Frank Guinta
stated on August 21, 2012 in a television ad, “Future.”:
$50,000. That's what every child owes today because Washington politicians have run up a huge spending tab and left our kids the bill."
Mostly True
By Jake Berry • September 12, 2012
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