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stated on January 16, 2020 a Facebook post
Says Aaron Hernandez' daughter is, by Massachusetts law, entitled to the remainder of his $15 million NFL contract because he committed suicide during his appeal, making his conviction "null and void."  
False
By Samantha Putterman • January 23, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on January 22, 2020 a Facebook post
Says a coronavirus patent expired just as there is a "sudden outbreak" and, despite "media fear-mongering," there is already a vaccine available.
Pants on Fire!
By Tom Kertscher • January 23, 2020
Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders
stated on January 14, 2020 comments at a presidential debate
"The Machinists Union does not (support the USMCA trade deal). And every environmental organization in this country (also) opposes it."
Mostly True
By Rylee Wilson • January 22, 2020
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on January 12, 2020 a Facebook post
The percent of millionaires in Congress is 50% while the percent among the U.S. public is 1 percent
Half-True
By Amy Sherman • January 22, 2020
Viral image
Viral image
stated on January 17, 2020 a Facebook post
Says Joe Biden talked about eating wooden corn dog sticks.
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By Ciara O'Rourke • January 22, 2020
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Viral image
stated on September 22, 2019 a Facebook post
Says an image shows a paralyzed groom being held up by his groomsmen so he could kiss his bride.
False
By Ciara O'Rourke • January 22, 2020
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on January 18, 2020 a story
Says a "fact check" shows that Nancy Pelosi moved "billions of Social Security funds to cover impeachment costs."  
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By Samantha Putterman • January 22, 2020
Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis
stated on January 10, 2020 an email newsletter
Says Democratic opponents Cal Cunningham and Erica Smith support sanctuary policies.
Half-True
By Paul Specht • January 22, 2020
Pat Cipollone
Pat Cipollone
stated on January 21, 2020 remarks in the Senate impeachment trial
"Not even (House Intelligence Chairman Adam) Schiff’s Republican colleagues were allowed into the SCIF" during the House impeachment investigation.
False
By Louis Jacobson • January 21, 2020
Tammy Baldwin
Tammy Baldwin
stated on January 19, 2020 a TV appearance
Witnesses have been part of "every other impeachment trial the Senate has ever had."
True
By Eric Litke • January 21, 2020
Mike Gallagher
Mike Gallagher
stated on December 20, 2019 a radio interview
Says the House impeachment vote was the third by Democrats — "They tried to impeach Trump for criticizing the NFL and for some other things." 
False
By Madeline Heim • January 21, 2020
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Facebook posts
stated on January 15, 2020 a Facebook post
"CNN reports DemDebate had 2.3 million viewers. Trump rally had 6.7 million last night!"
False
By Miriam Valverde • January 21, 2020
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on December 3, 2019 a story
Adam Schiff Paid Witnesses Over $40 Million To Testify Against Trump  
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By Samantha Putterman • January 21, 2020
YouTube videos
YouTube videos
stated on December 12, 2019 a YouTube video
Says a video shows Greta Thunberg firing a rifle.
False
By Daniel Funke • January 21, 2020
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Facebook posts
stated on November 23, 2019 a Facebook post
Up until 1913 Americans kept all of their earnings.
Half-True
By Samantha Putterman • January 21, 2020
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Facebook posts
stated on January 13, 2020 a Facebook post
Quotes Trump as saying "would you really want a president who was dumb enough to let himself get drafted?"
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By Samantha Putterman • January 21, 2020
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Facebook posts
stated on January 6, 2020 a Facebook post
"Starting Jan. 1 California residents can’t take shower, do laundry, poop in toilet and flush on same day."
False
By Bill McCarthy • January 21, 2020
Marie Newman
Marie Newman
stated on January 6, 2020 an interview
Says U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski had "a part in" undoing a law that used to limit how long trains could idle at crossings.
False
By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller • January 19, 2020
Andrew Cuomo
Andrew Cuomo
stated on January 8, 2020 a speech
"We have the lowest corporate tax rate since 1968."
True
By Jill Terreri Ramos • January 18, 2020
John Rodgers
John Rodgers
stated on January 10, 2020 an interview with VTDigger
"And the number one killer of teens in the United States is driving while using cell phones."
False
By Ellie French • January 17, 2020
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