Fact Check Posts – Page 5

David Cicilline
stated on June 14, 2011 a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives

The WIC program "is an incredibly cost effective program, serving nearly 10 million Americans each year and costing less than $100 per person. In my district, more than 18 percent of residents suffer from food insecurity and depend on WIC to make ends meet."

By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • June 26, 2011

Jay Hottinger
stated on February 9, 2011 a radio interview

Says Wendy’s founder "Dave Thomas left the state literally on his deathbed to avoid the estate tax."

By Tom Feran • March 2, 2011

Terry Gorman
stated on January 6, 2011 a radio interview

"Illegal aliens cost the state of Rhode Island $400 million a year."

By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • February 6, 2011

One Wisconsin Now
stated on January 28, 2011 a news release

"Gov. Scott Walker and the Republican-controlled state legislature have added over $140 million in new special interest spending"

February 1, 2011

Michele Bachmann
stated on November 16, 2010 an interview on "Good Morning America."

Small businesses that have "$250,000 in gross sales for the business. They're the ones that are looking at massive tax increases."

By Angie Drobnic Holan • November 17, 2010

Chain email
stated on October 31, 2010 a message via the Internet

"Pres. Obama's finance team is recommending a . . . 1% tax on all transactions at any financial institution."

By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • November 12, 2010

Jason Isaac
stated on October 17, 2010 a TV ad.

Patrick Rose "voted to explore a state income tax."

By W. Gardner Selby • October 30, 2010

American Federation for Children
stated on October 27, 2010 a direct mail campaign piece

Says state Senate candidate "Monk Elmer voted to exceed the (school district property tax) spending caps."

By James B. Nelson • October 28, 2010

Chris Dudley
stated on October 14, 2010 a television ad

Says John Kitzhaber wants a sales tax so people without jobs pay taxes.

By Janie Har • October 23, 2010

Kathie Glass
stated on October 19, 2010 a debate.

Says Rick Perry recently said he "wanted another (Texas) business tax."

By W. Gardner Selby • October 23, 2010

Chain email
stated on October 7, 2010 a chain e-mail.

Says Texas voters are being asked to act this November on a proposed constitutional amendment affecting property taxes.

By W. Gardner Selby • October 21, 2010

Lynn Howe
stated on October 5, 2010 a campaign mailer

Says Sal Esquivel wants a 5 percent state sales tax on groceries.

By Janie Har • October 6, 2010

Chain email
stated on September 30, 2010 in a chain e-mail

Peter DeFazio "will sneak in a 1 percent tax on all banking transactions."

By Janie Har • October 1, 2010

Chain email
stated on August 2, 2010 a chain e-mail

Under the new health care law, "all real estate transactions will be subject to a 3.8% Sales Tax"

By Angie Drobnic Holan • August 23, 2010

Sarah Palin
stated on August 1, 2010 an interview on "Fox News Sunday"

"Democrats are poised now to cause this largest tax increase in U.S. history."

By Angie Drobnic Holan • August 4, 2010

Randy Neugebauer
stated on July 29, 2010 a Townhall.com guest blog post

"Ninety-four percent of small businesses will face higher taxes under the Democrats' plan."

By Lukas Pleva • August 4, 2010

Rick Barber
stated on June 13, 2010 a political ad

"Without representation, (the IRS) can increase taxes."

June 18, 2010

Chain email
stated on June 10, 2010 a chain e-mail

Starting in 2011, "you will be required to pay taxes" on "the value of whatever health insurance you are given by the company."

By Angie Drobnic Holan • June 10, 2010

Charlie Crist
stated on November 4, 2009 an interview on CNN

"I didn't endorse" the federal stimulus bill.

By Aaron Sharockman • November 5, 2009

Chain email
stated on November 1, 2009 an e-mail circulated to many people.

You must list all your guns on your 2010 tax return.

By Ian Jannetta • November 2, 2009

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