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House Republican Conference
House Republican Conference
stated on October 29, 2009 a news release:
Research shows the employer mandate in the House health reform bill would "place millions 'at substantial risk of unemployment' — with minority workers losing their jobs at twice the rate of their white counterparts."
Half-True
By Angie Drobnic Holan • November 4, 2009
Michael Moore
Michael Moore
stated on September 29, 2009 a news conference in Washington, D.C.:
"The richest 1 percent have more financial wealth than the bottom 95 percent combined."
Mostly True
By Louis Jacobson • October 1, 2009
Democratic National Committee
Democratic National Committee
stated on July 2, 2009 a television ad:
Mitch McConnell opposed "legislation to create and protect Kentucky jobs . . . help for the unemployed. . .  health care for Kentucky's children," and "fair pay for women."
Mostly False
By Angie Drobnic Holan • July 6, 2009
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on May 27, 2009 a speech:
In the 100 days since its passage, the economic stimulus has "saved or created nearly 150,000 jobs."
Mostly False
By Angie Drobnic Holan • May 29, 2009
Arlen Specter
Arlen Specter
stated on March 24, 2009 a speech on the Senate floor:
The Employee Free Choice Act mandates the "elimination of the secret ballot."
Mostly True
By Alexander Lane • March 27, 2009
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama
stated on August 25, 2008 her address at the Democratic National Convention.:
As a state senator in Illinois, Obama made sure women got equal pay for equal work.
Mostly True
By Richard Rubin • August 26, 2008
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama
stated on August 25, 2008 Denver:
While in the Illinois Senate, Barack Obama passed legislation moving people "from welfare to jobs."
Mostly True
By Angie Drobnic Holan • August 25, 2008
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on April 18, 2008 a television ad:
Hillary Clinton is "willing to have workers' wages garnisheed if they refuse to buy health insurance."
Half-True
By Angie Drobnic Holan • April 21, 2008
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