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Michael McCaul
Michael McCaul
stated on October 22, 2012 a League of Women Voters guide for Texas and Austin voters:
Says U.S. corporate tax rate is "highest in the world at 35 percent."
Mostly True
By Sue Owen • November 1, 2012
Barry Hinckley
Barry Hinckley
stated on October 24, 2012 a television commercial:
Sheldon Whitehouse voted for a "$525-billion tax increase on the middle class."
Pants on Fire!
By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • November 1, 2012
House Majority PAC
House Majority PAC
stated on September 26, 2012 a campaign commercial “Principle” about U.S. Rep. Charlie Bass, R-NH airing in New Hampshire:
Says Charlie Bass supports Paul Ryan plan that forces seniors to pay $6,400 a year more for health care so millionaires can pay less in taxes.
Mostly False
By Angie Drobnic Holan, Maryalice Gill • October 31, 2012
Republican Governors Association
Republican Governors Association
stated on October 16, 2012 Republican Governor's Association says NH candidate for governor Maggie Hassan pays no taxes:
Says Maggie Hassan pays zero property taxes on her $500,000 home.
Mostly False
By Kevin Landrigan • October 29, 2012
Libraries Yes! Committee
Libraries Yes! Committee
stated on October 21, 2012 a campaign mailer.:
Says Multnomah County libraries "are open 44 hours per week … the lowest of any library in the four-county region."
True
By Ian K. Kullgren • October 26, 2012
Libraries Yes! Committee
Libraries Yes! Committee
stated on October 21, 2012 a campaign mailer.:
Says "the typical homeowner will pay $4 more per month" if library district passes.
True
By Ian K. Kullgren • October 26, 2012
Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney
stated on October 10, 2012 a campaign ad:
"Under President Obama: $4,000 tax hike on middle-class families."
Pants on Fire!
By Jon Greenberg • October 26, 2012
Tommy Thompson
Tommy Thompson
stated on October 18, 2012 debate comments:
Says when he was governor, "most of the Democrats" voted for his billion-dollar property-tax cuts, but U.S. Senate rival Tammy Baldwin "voted against it."  
Mostly False
By Dave Umhoefer • October 26, 2012
Keep Austin Healthy PAC
Keep Austin Healthy PAC
stated on October 18, 2012 a news article posted online Oct. 18, 2012.:
Says the Central Health district's tax rate is the "lowest among the largest counties in Texas, and it will continue to be the lowest" if voters approve a proposed tax increase.  
Mostly True
By W. Gardner Selby • October 26, 2012
Tommy Thompson
Tommy Thompson
stated on October 8, 2012 a TV ad:
Says U.S. Senate rival Tammy Baldwin supports a "tax increase that President Obama says" would cost middle-class families $3,000 per year.  
Mostly False
By Tom Kertscher • October 24, 2012
Promote Oregon Leadership PAC (Oregon House Republicans)
Promote Oregon Leadership PAC (Oregon House Republicans)
stated on October 13, 2012 a campaign mailer:
Says, "Carl proposed a 'windfall' tax on real estate development when he was a Metro Councilor."
Mostly False
By Janie Har • October 24, 2012
Chris Christie
Chris Christie
stated on October 16, 2012 a town hall meeting in West Milford:
"Now remember, property taxes went up 70 percent in the 10 years before I became governor."
Mostly True
By Erin O'Neill • October 22, 2012
Betty Sutton
Betty Sutton
stated on October 17, 2012 a campaign commercial:
"Jim Renacci tried to avoid paying taxes on nearly $14 million that he made."
True
By Sabrina Eaton • October 22, 2012
Creative Advocacy Network
Creative Advocacy Network
stated on September 21, 2012 a radio interview:
Says an arts tax would provide "funding for certified arts and music teachers for every elementary school serving Portland residents."
Half-True
By Ian K. Kullgren • October 19, 2012
Rob Moshein
Rob Moshein
stated on October 14, 2012 a letter to the editor.:
Says the University of Texas can afford to build a medical school because it has a $7 billion endowment and its football program had a $50 million profit last year.
Half-True
By W. Gardner Selby • October 19, 2012
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
stated on October 15, 2012 an ad, “Regular,” :
Frank Guinta voted to make middle class taxpayers pay over a $1,000 more a year in taxes.
Mostly False
By Jake Berry • October 18, 2012
Crossroads GPS
Crossroads GPS
stated on October 9, 2012 a television ad:
"Sherrod Brown supported President Obama's $453 billion tax increase."
Mostly False
By Tom Feran • October 18, 2012
Bill Nelson
Bill Nelson
stated on October 17, 2012 in a debate in Davie, Fla.:
Says Connie Mack takes two homestead exemptions, "directly contrary to Florida’s Constitution."
Mostly False
By Katie Sanders • October 18, 2012
Connie Mack
Connie Mack
stated on October 17, 2012 in a debate in Davie, Fla.:
"Bill Nelson voted for higher taxes 150 times."
False
By Amy Sherman • October 18, 2012
Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney
stated on October 16, 2012 debate comments:
Says Barack Obama has pension investments that include Chinese firms, and "investments through a Caymans trust."
Mostly True
By Dave Umhoefer • October 17, 2012
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