Latest Fact-Checks In Veterans

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Hank Gilbert
stated on March 1, 2010 a press release

"Todd Staples recently tried to woo his supporters and right-wing base by suggesting the Agriculture Commission cut programs intended to feed the elderly and disabled, many of whom are veterans."

Mostly False

By Meghan Ashford-Grooms • March 9, 2010

Michael Steele
stated on August 25, 2009 a Fox News interview

The Department of Veterans Affairs has "a manual out there telling our veterans stuff like, 'Are you really of value to your community?' You know, encouraging them to commit suicide."

Pants on Fire!

August 25, 2009

David Axelrod
stated on August 13, 2009 in a chain e-mail

Health care reform will not affect veterans' benefits.

True

By Catharine Richert • August 14, 2009

Gus Bilirakis
stated on April 15, 2009 a news release

It is "the Department of Homeland Security's view that returning military veterans and gun owners are likely to commit terrorist acts."

Mostly False

By Angie Drobnic Holan • April 16, 2009

Jon Kyl
stated on February 1, 2009 in a Fox News interview.

The Senate version of the economic stimulus package includes "millions of dollars to World War II Filipino veterans in the Philippines."

Half-True

February 3, 2009

John McCain
stated on July 7, 2008 a town hall meeting in Denver

"I have a perfect voting record from organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and all the other veterans service organizations."

False

By Shawn Zeller • July 17, 2008

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