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Latest Fact-Checks In Abortion

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Jeb Bush
Jeb Bush
stated on August 6, 2015 comments at a GOP debate in Cleveland:
"As governor of Florida I defunded Planned Parenthood."
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By Joshua Gillin • August 7, 2015
Tammy Baldwin
Tammy Baldwin
stated on June 3, 2015 an interview:
Says Scott Walker's views on abortion are more restrictive "than any Republican president in recent times."
True
By Tom Kertscher • July 16, 2015
The Family Foundation
The Family Foundation
stated on May 14, 2015 a Facebook post.:
"The United States is one of only seven nations that allows elective abortions after 20 weeks post-fertilization."
True
By Warren Fiske • May 26, 2015
The Rhode Island Catholic
The Rhode Island Catholic
stated on October 2, 2014 a newspaper editorial:
Almost every state has offered an insurance plan on its health exchange that does not cover abortion.
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By Alex Kuffner • October 17, 2014
Patty Murray
Patty Murray
stated on January 22, 2014 an online statement:
In the past three years, state legislatures have "enacted more of these restrictions (on abortion) than in the previous 10 years combined."
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By Julie Kliegman • January 24, 2014
Oregon 2014
Oregon 2014
stated on September 17, 2013 online campaign materials:
"In fiscal year 2011-2012, 4,191 abortions were paid for by taxpayers via the Oregon Health Plan."
True
By Janie Har • September 24, 2013
Donna Howard
Donna Howard
stated on January 22, 2013 a Texas Tribune interview.:
Says abortions are decreasing.
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By W. Gardner Selby • February 12, 2013
Rob Portman
Rob Portman
stated on January 24, 2013 a news release:
Says out-of-state abortion clinics "have marketed their services to minors" in states with parental consent laws.
True
By Stephen Koff • February 6, 2013
Cory Booker
Cory Booker
stated on September 4, 2012 a rally at the Democratic National Convention:
"The first (state) budget that came out of our Republican leadership slashed funding to Planned Parenthood...It resulted in the reduction of hours, the elimination of days, elimination of access to women in my city and all over my state."
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By Bill Wichert • September 5, 2012
Bob McDonnell
Bob McDonnell
stated on August 26, 2012 a TV interview.:
The GOP platform that seeks further limits on abortion and is silent on an exception for rape "has been there for more than 30 years."
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By Nancy Madsen • September 4, 2012
Pam Bondi
Pam Bondi
stated on August 27, 2012 a CNN interview:
Says women care most about jobs and the economy
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By Katie Sanders • August 29, 2012
John Wisniewski
John Wisniewski
stated on August 21, 2012 a news release:
Says Congressmen Paul Ryan and Todd Akin co-sponsored legislation "to limit federal funding for abortion to victims of ‘forcible rape.’"
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By Bill Wichert • August 22, 2012
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on August 4, 2012 a campaign ad:
Says Mitt Romney opposes requiring employers to cover contraception and would eliminate funding for Planned Parenthood.
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By Jon Greenberg • August 8, 2012
NARAL Pro-Choice America
NARAL Pro-Choice America
stated on July 19, 2012 a news release:
"In 2010, Mr. [Anthony] Gemma described himself as a 'pro-life' candidate. Now, he claims to be pro-choice."
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By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • July 27, 2012
Michelle Malkin
Michelle Malkin
stated on March 7, 2012 her column.:
Says Gloria Steinem once called Kay Bailey Hutchison a "female impersonator."
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By Sue Owen • March 29, 2012
American Bridge 21st Century
American Bridge 21st Century
stated on March 21, 2012 a video ad:
Says Romney flip-flopped on abortion.
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By Molly Moorhead • March 22, 2012
Armond Budish
Armond Budish
stated on January 31, 2012 a news conference:
"We've seen more anti-women's choice bills introduced in the first half of this session than we've seen in the last three General Assemblies."
True
By Tom Feran • February 3, 2012
Democratic National Committee
Democratic National Committee
stated on November 28, 2011 a campaign ad:
Says Mitt Romney flip-flopped on abortion.
True
By Louis Jacobson • November 28, 2011
Rick Perry
Rick Perry
stated on October 30, 2011 an interview:
Says Mitt Romney has flip-flopped on abortion rights.
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By Louis Jacobson, Meghan Ashford-Grooms • November 5, 2011
Jon Huntsman
Jon Huntsman
stated on October 28, 2011 a web advertisement:
Says Mitt Romney flip-flopped on abortion.
True
By Louis Jacobson • November 2, 2011
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