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John Wisniewski
John Wisniewski
stated on August 21, 2012 in a news release:
Says Congressmen Paul Ryan and Todd Akin co-sponsored legislation "to limit federal funding for abortion to victims of ‘forcible rape.’"
True
By Bill Wichert • August 22, 2012
Tammy Baldwin
Tammy Baldwin
stated on July 30, 2012 in a TV ad:
"I led the fight to require the Coast Guard to buy their engines from us, not foreign companies."
Mostly False
August 22, 2012
Clayton County Schools
Clayton County Schools
stated on July 26, 2012 in a press release:
"Clayton County Public Schools recently achieved a milestone that has eluded other metropolitan districts across the state" by meeting federal guidelines for having a highly qualified staff.
True
By Eric Stirgus • August 22, 2012
Connie Mack
Connie Mack
stated on August 11, 2012 in remarks:
"A small business in my district" needed "31 different permits and fees just to be able to expand."
Mostly True
By Brittany Alana Davis • August 21, 2012
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on July 26, 2012 in a TV ad.:
Tim Kaine supported "higher energy costs for families."
Mostly False
August 21, 2012
Gregory J. Costantino
Gregory J. Costantino
stated on August 12, 2012 in a television interview:
Rep. Peter Petrarca "voted on two pieces of legislation that helped auto body shops ... and at that point I think there is a conflict of interest."
Mostly True
By Tom Mooney • August 21, 2012
John Carter
John Carter
stated on July 31, 2012 in a letter to constituents.:
Says an appointed board created under Obamacare "will have the ability to come between you and your doctor in determining the best treatment options for you!"       
False
By W. Gardner Selby • August 21, 2012
Betty Sutton
Betty Sutton
stated on July 18, 2012 in a campaign email:
Says House Republicans spent $50 million on 33 votes to repeal Obamacare.
False
By Tom Feran • August 21, 2012
John Barge
John Barge
stated on August 15, 2012 in an announcement:
On supporting the charter school amendment.
Half Flip
By Eric Stirgus, Willoughby Mariano • August 21, 2012
Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney
stated on August 15, 2012 in an interview:
"Under the president's plan, he cuts Medicare by $716 billion, takes that money out of the Medicare trust fund and uses it to pay for Obamacare."
Half-True
By Angie Drobnic Holan • August 20, 2012
Special Operations OPSEC Education Fund
Special Operations OPSEC Education Fund
stated on August 15, 2012 in a Web video:
"Days after the (Osama bin Laden) raid, Hollywood was invited into the White House so that they could receive a briefing" that revealed intelligence sources and methods.
Mostly False
By Jon Greenberg • August 20, 2012
Connie Mack
Connie Mack
stated on August 9, 2012 in a video on his campaign website:
Says Bill Nelson "voted to raise our taxes 150 times."
False
By Amy Sherman • August 20, 2012
Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan
stated on August 12, 2012 in a television interview:
Says under Wisconsin law, he cannot remove his name from the ballot for re-election to Congress.
True
By James B. Nelson • August 20, 2012
Chris Christie
Chris Christie
stated on August 9, 2012 in a video posted on YouTube:
Says Jon Corzine "gave away 14 percent raises over 4 years and he stood on the front steps of the Capitol at a public-sector union rally and said, 'I will fight to get you a great contract.’"
Mostly True
By Bill Wichert • August 20, 2012
Martavius Jones
Martavius Jones
stated on July 13, 2012 in an interview on the Fox 13 News program "Memphis in the Morning.":
"From a standpoint of the county government, neither school system has received an increase in funding over the past six years."
True
By Zack McMillin • August 20, 2012
Paul Sadler
Paul Sadler
stated on July 31, 2012 in a runoff night statement.:
Ted Cruz is "unknown to the vast majority of Texans."  
Mostly False
By W. Gardner Selby • August 20, 2012
Marty Beil
Marty Beil
stated on July 19, 2012 in an interview:
Says Gov. Scott Walker "raises the pay of inmates, but we don't raise the pay of staff in our correctional institutions."
Mostly False
August 19, 2012
National Republican Congressional Committee
National Republican Congressional Committee
stated on August 14, 2012 in a news release:
Says Reps. Rush Holt, Frank Pallone and Bill Pascrell are "willing to jeopardize seniors’ access to coverage by gutting $741 billion from Medicare" to pay for a "big-government healthcare takeover."
Pants on Fire!
By Bill Wichert • August 19, 2012
Barry Hinckley
Barry Hinckley
stated on August 7, 2012 in a news conference:
"Thirty percent of [Sheldon Whitehouse' campaign] money is coming from special interests."
Mostly True
By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • August 19, 2012
Chris Redfern
Chris Redfern
stated on August 11, 2012 in a news release:
"Paul Ryan got his start in politics, as a young staffer just out of college, working for then-Congressman John Kasich’s Budget Committee."
Half-True
By Henry J. Gomez • August 17, 2012
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