Latest Fact-Checks In Congress

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Scott Keyes
Scott Keyes
stated on July 16, 2012 a blog post
Says U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy is among seven "Tea Party freshmen" who "spent an average of $15,000 on cars for themselves." 
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July 27, 2012
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
stated on January 5, 2012 a press release.
Congressman Scott DesJarlais "is spending his one year anniversary on vacation -- only working 6 days in all of January."
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By Michael Collins • February 2, 2012
Rick Santorum
Rick Santorum
stated on January 11, 2012 comment to reporters.
Rick Santorum says Rick Perry requested 1,200 earmarks as governor of Texas.
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By Katie Glueck • January 20, 2012
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
stated on January 5, 2012 a news release
Freshman Rep. Bob Gibbs "is spending his one year anniversary on vacation — only working 6 days in all of January."
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By Tom Feran • January 16, 2012
Chain email
Chain email
stated on December 10, 2011 a message via the Internet
"What is the proper collective noun for a group of baboons? Believe it or not . . . a Congress!"
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By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • January 2, 2012
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