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Latest Fact-Checks In Missouri

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Hannah Kelly
Hannah Kelly
stated on January 29, 2019 in an education budget hearing at the Missouri state capitol:
"The schools in my district don't have a kitchen."
Half-True
By Gaëlle Fournier • March 14, 2019
Kiki Curls
Kiki Curls
stated on January 22, 2019 in a hearing:
Says Arrowhead Stadium "is considered the loudest stadium in the world."
Mostly True
By Adam Reckamp • March 11, 2019
Mike Parson
Mike Parson
stated on January 16, 2019 in his state of the state speech:
"We maintain this (Missouri highway) system with one of the lowest levels of funding in the country."
True
By Sidney Steele • March 7, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Coleman
Mary Elizabeth Coleman
stated on January 23, 2019 in a speech at a General Laws Committee hearing:
A girl’s "life expectancy is seven years after entering into prostitution."
False
By Madison Conte • February 27, 2019
Ed Emery
Ed Emery
stated on January 28, 2019 in legislative testimony:
"80 percent of impeachments in Missouri have been against judges."
Half-True
By Yue Yu • February 25, 2019
Jason Smith
Jason Smith
stated on January 30, 2019 in a tweet:
Federal workers "are paid well above the HOUSEHOLD income in southern Missouri."
Mostly True
By Olivia Garrett • February 21, 2019
Roy Blunt
Roy Blunt
stated on December 1, 2018 in a tweet:
The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019 "includes the largest pay raise in nearly 10 years."
True
By Morgan Keith • December 13, 2018
Crystal Quade
Crystal Quade
stated on December 8, 2018 in an interview:
Missouri "had the largest amount of millennial Democrats running than any other state in the country."
True
By Ryan Hanrahan • December 6, 2018
Jean Evans
Jean Evans
stated on November 25, 2018 in a tweet:
"Constituents now face reality that all their personal issues will be made public" under Clean Missouri.
Mostly False
By Ryan Hanrahan • December 6, 2018
Caleb Rowden
Caleb Rowden
stated on October 1, 2018 in a legislative report mailer:
"The small cell bill is expected to create more than 20,000 jobs and attract $2 billion in capital investment, resulting in nearly $4 billion in economic growth over the next few years."
Half-True
By Ryan Hanrahan • December 5, 2018
Jason Smith
Jason Smith
stated on November 9, 2018 in a tweet:
"In fact 7 out of 10 new jobs in America are created by small businesses."
True
By Titus Wu • November 19, 2018
Claire McCaskill
Claire McCaskill
stated on October 25, 2018 in a debate:
"The Collins-Nelson bill will not protect pre-existing conditions. It has nothing to do with pre-existing conditions."
Mostly False
By Dylan Sherman • November 5, 2018
Josh Hawley
Josh Hawley
stated on October 25, 2018 in a debate:
Says a manufacturing operation in his hometown that made gunstock for Remington rifles "closed down, we lost those jobs and it's been devastating for my little town."
Half-True
By Titus Wu • November 5, 2018
Claire McCaskill
Claire McCaskill
stated on October 2, 2018 in a campaign ad:
"Nonpartisan experts have consistently ranked Claire one of the most independent senators — right in the middle."  
Half-True
By Morgan Keith • November 5, 2018
Senate Leadership Fund
Senate Leadership Fund
stated on September 11, 2018 in a campaign ad:
"In Washington, McCaskill joined the liberals for giving amnesty to 11 million illegal immigrants."
Mostly False
By Kathryn B. Palmer • November 4, 2018
Josh Hawley
Josh Hawley
stated on October 18, 2018 in a debate:
Says Claire McCaskill "voted against including health records in the background check system."
Mostly False
By Kathryn B. Palmer • November 1, 2018
Claire McCaskill
Claire McCaskill
stated on October 25, 2018 in a debate:
"I made my decision on Kavanaugh before the allegations surfaced, and it was all about Kavanaugh's alliance and allegiance to dark money and unlimited political contributions."
Mostly False
By Kyra Haas • November 1, 2018
Missouri GOP
Missouri GOP
stated on September 10, 2018 in a tweet:
Says Sen. Claire McCaskill was named "most likely to be the most unpopular senator in the United States for four months in a row!"
Mostly False
By Dylan Sherman • October 28, 2018
Claire McCaskill
Claire McCaskill
stated on September 10, 2018 in a Q&A at Truman State University:
"My opponent is endorsed by Citizens United."
True
By Sten Spinella • October 25, 2018
Josh Hawley
Josh Hawley
stated on September 25, 2018 in a tweet:
Says Claire McCaskill "has had Chuck Schumer spend more dark money for her than for any senator in America. $16 million and counting!"
Mostly False
By Theo DeRosa • October 25, 2018
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