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Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton
stated on August 15, 2016 a campaign speech in Scranton, Pa.
Says her campaign platform includes the "biggest investment in new, good-paying jobs since World War II."
Half-True
By Lauren Carroll • August 17, 2016
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
stated on June 23, 2016 a radio ad
Says U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson "opposes faster broadband internet in small towns" and "got nearly $90,000 in campaign contributions from the telecom special interests."
Half-True
By Cara Lombardo • July 27, 2016
Dana Young
Dana Young
stated on June 21, 2016 a tweet
"DUI arrests dropped significantly in Tampa once Uber began operating here."
Half-True
By Allison Graves • June 29, 2016
Russ Feingold
Russ Feingold
stated on June 5, 2015 a speech at the state Democratic Party convention
"The United States still ranks 20th in the world in access to broadband -- over 50 percent below the best nations."
Half-True
By Lucas Daprile • June 17, 2015
Donna Nesselbush
Donna Nesselbush
stated on March 6, 2015 a commentary
"In an average grocery store, roughly 75 percent of processed foods contain genetically modified organisms, or GMOs."
Half-True
By C. Eugene Emery Jr., Mark Reynolds • March 22, 2015
Mike Lee
Mike Lee
stated on February 16, 2015 an email through Protect Internet Freedom
The FCC’s net neutrality policy includes what is "essentially a massive tax increase."  
Half-True
By Lauren Carroll • February 26, 2015
Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz
stated on November 10, 2014 a Facebook post
Says Obama's net neutrality proposal "puts the government in charge of determining Internet pricing, terms of service and what types of products and services can be delivered."
Half-True
By Lauren Carroll • November 13, 2014
EMILY's List
EMILY's List
stated on October 21, 2014 a TV ad
Says Scott Walker is "forcing some women to undergo a transvaginal probe to get an abortion."  
Half-True
October 24, 2014
John Oliver
John Oliver
stated on May 11, 2014 a segment on "Last Week Tonight"
"28 percent of Kentuckians don’t have any online access."
Half-True
By Steve Contorno • May 14, 2014
John McCain
John McCain
stated on April 26, 2013 a speech at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
"Over half" of science, technology, engineering and mathematics students "receiving advanced degrees are not citizens of the United States of America."
Half-True
By Louis Jacobson • April 30, 2013
Joe Negron
Joe Negron
stated on April 10, 2013 a gaggle of reporters
Says PETA "is using this really fancy drone to follow hunters around in some places in other countries."
Half-True
By Katie Sanders • April 12, 2013
Jim Jordan
Jim Jordan
stated on January 25, 2012 a congressional hearing
"Federal, state and local governments have subsidized the production of the Volt to the tune of estimates between $50,000 and $250,000 per vehicle sold."
Half-True
By Sabrina Eaton • January 31, 2012
Newt Gingrich
Newt Gingrich
stated on November 5, 2011 the Texas Patriots PAC debate in The Woodlands, Texas
Says IBM leader told Obama that using IBM technology to cut fraud could "pay for" health care reform.
Half-True
By Sue Owen • December 9, 2011
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
stated on February 8, 2011 an episode of The View
In Texas, "sexting is a felony sex offense for teenagers — that can mean up to 10 years in prison."
Half-True
February 17, 2011
Joe Manchin
Joe Manchin
stated on October 21, 2010 a campaign Web ad
Says John Raese said he wants "1,000 laser systems put in the sky, and we need it right now."
Half-True
By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 31, 2010
Chain email
Chain email
stated on April 27, 2009
"Barack Obama's nominee for 'regulatory czar' has advocated a 'Fairness Doctrine' for the Internet" that would require links to opposing opinions.
Half-True
May 5, 2009
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