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stated on February 13, 2020 a Facebook post
“Trump just cut the scheduled federal pay raise, stating that he can’t do it now because of ‘serious economic conditions’ in America.”
Mostly True
By Tom Kertscher • February 17, 2020
stated on November 20, 2019 a public forum
Says since he took office, the City of Milwaukee has seen the creation of 7,000 new affordable housing units.
True
By D.L. Davis • February 17, 2020
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Instagram posts
stated on February 3, 2020 a photo
Scientists "are shocked to discover that weed kills corona virus”
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By Emily Venezky • February 17, 2020
Jan Schakowsky
Jan Schakowsky
stated on February 12, 2020 committee hearing remarks
“We’ve also seen in the time that he’s (Donald Trump) been president, an increase in carbon emissions going absolutely in the wrong way.”
Mostly True
By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller • February 16, 2020
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on October 18, 2019 a post on Facebook
Says Elizabeth Warren, asked about the Mollie Tibbetts murder, said “I know this is hard for her family, but they have to remember that we need to focus on real problems, like illegal immigrants not being able to see their kids.”
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By Jon Greenberg • February 14, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on February 2, 2020 a post
“When using a medical mask you’re supposed to use… white side out (this is the filter part) for when you’re not sick.”
False
By Emily Venezky • February 14, 2020
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Viral image
stated on November 12, 2017 a Facebook post
Says a photo shows Joe Biden groping a woman.
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • February 14, 2020
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Facebook posts
stated on February 9, 2020 a Facebook post
Says a teenage Pete Buttigieg was arrested in the late 1990s for killing dogs.
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By Samantha Putterman • February 14, 2020
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on April 1, 2016 a post on Facebook
An Alton, Ill., man caught a 736-pound Giant Mekong catfish in the Mississippi River.
Pants on Fire!
By Emily Venezky • February 14, 2020
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on January 30, 2020 a blog post
“Colorado school forces students to wear hijabs.”
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By Ciara O'Rourke • February 14, 2020
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Viral image
stated on January 26, 2020 a Facebook post
Says Bill Murray said, “So if we lie to the government, it’s a felony. But if they lie to us it's politics.”
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • February 14, 2020
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on February 9, 2020 a blog post
Quotes Kamala Harris as saying: "After we impeach, we round up the Trump supporters."
Pants on Fire!
By Bill McCarthy • February 14, 2020
John Nygren
John Nygren
stated on January 22, 2020 a news release
Says Gov. Tony Evers "proposed raising taxes on the agriculture industry to pay for expanded welfare programs."
Mostly False
By Eric Litke • February 14, 2020
Joe Biden
Joe Biden
stated on February 7, 2020 comments during the New Hampshire presidential primary debate
Sanders’ “Medicare for All” plan "would cost more than the entire federal budget that we spend now."
False
By Shefali Luthra • February 13, 2020
Veronica Escobar
Veronica Escobar
stated on February 4, 2020 a speech
“House Democrats have passed more than 275 bipartisan bills this Congress."
Mostly True
By Madlin Mekelburg • February 12, 2020
Roy Cooper
Roy Cooper
stated on January 21, 2020 a tweet
Says a "court has ordered North Carolina to step up significantly its funding for education."
Mostly True
By Paul Specht • February 12, 2020
Denver Riggleman
Denver Riggleman
stated on January 23, 2020 a radio interview.
“Over 50% of the people now in the House and state Senate have not been born in Virginia.”
True
By Warren Fiske • February 12, 2020
Tony Evers
Tony Evers
stated on January 22, 2020 the State of the State
“I delivered on my campaign promise for a 10% tax cut for Wisconsin families.”
Mostly False
By Eric Litke • February 12, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on February 5, 2020 an image
The widow and son of a deceased military veteran looked on in horror as Speaker Nancy Pelosi ripped up a copy of the State of the Union.
False
By Samantha Putterman • February 11, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on February 8, 2020 a video
Says the 2019 coronavirus "causes sudden death syndrome."
False
By Daniel Funke • February 11, 2020
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