Latest Fact-Checks In Congress

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Ron Wyden
Ron Wyden
stated on April 1, 2013 a press conference
Says "I've authored the first bipartisan tax reform bill in a quarter-century."  
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By Janie Har • April 6, 2013
Steny Hoyer
Steny Hoyer
stated on February 12, 2013 a media availability with reporters
"The majority of (the American people) voted for a Democratic House."
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By Katie Sanders • February 19, 2013
Jesse Ventura
Jesse Ventura
stated on September 14, 2012 an interview on MyCentralJersey.com
"There’s 21 congressmen and senators that have been convicted of felonies that still get their retirement, even in jail. They don’t have to wait until they’re 65."
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By Caryn Shinske • October 25, 2012
Protect Your Vote Ohio
Protect Your Vote Ohio
stated on August 1, 2012 a news release
"Thousands of politicians from across Ohio – along with their relatives, employees and friends – are still eligible to serve" on the proposed redistricting commission.
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By Joe Guillen • August 9, 2012
Jeff Fitzgerald
Jeff Fitzgerald
stated on July 26, 2012 a news release
"In her nearly decade and (a) half in Congress, Tammy Baldwin has sponsored 105 bills. Only three have been enacted into law."
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August 6, 2012
Daniel Rodriguez
Daniel Rodriguez
stated on May 30, 2012 an email to PolitiFact Texas.
Says no city comparable in size to Austin or smaller was broken into as many congressional districts.
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By W. Gardner Selby • July 20, 2012
Stephen Simpson
Stephen Simpson
stated on June 6, 2012 an article
U.S. Rep. Paul Broun has not authored any legislation that has been adopted by Congress.
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By Eric Stirgus • June 15, 2012
Einer Elhauge
Einer Elhauge
stated on January 5, 2012 a commentary in the New England Journal of Medicine
"In 1790, the first Congress, which was packed with framers, required all ship owners to provide medical insurance for seamen; in 1798, Congress also required seamen to buy hospital insurance for themselves. In 1792, Congress enacted a law mandating that all able-bodied citizens obtain a firearm."
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By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • January 13, 2012
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