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Upendra Chivukula claims Leonard Lance was “not for guns” in 2008

By Erin O'Neill August 9, 2012

"One of the key things about Leonard Lance is that in 2008, when you look at [the] Project Vote Smart website, he was not for…

Opponents of Ohio redistricting issue say politicians could still be included in proposed redistricting process

By Joe Guillen August 9, 2012

"Thousands of politicians from across Ohio – along with their relatives, employees and friends – are still eligible to serve" on the proposed redistricting commission.

West says more people went on Social Security Disability Insurance in June than jobs created

By Tom Mooney August 9, 2012

In June 2012 "we actually had more people go on Social Security Disability [85,000] ... than the 80,000 jobs that were created."

GOP candidate for US Senate Hovde claims Obamacare levies 10 years of taxes for 6 years of benefits

By James B. Nelson August 8, 2012

President Obama and Nancy Pelosi said "Obamacare" would save money because "they factored in 10 years worth of tax revenue and only six and half…

Mitt Romney says 90 percent of cities saw unemployment rise in June

By Louis Jacobson August 8, 2012

"In June, jobless ranks were higher in nearly 90 percent of U.S. cities."

Barack Obama says Mitt Romney opposes contraception mandate and would cut Planned Parenthood funding

By Jon Greenberg August 8, 2012

Says Mitt Romney opposes requiring employers to cover contraception and would eliminate funding for Planned Parenthood.

In GOP Wisconsin Senate primary, Mark Neumann says that in 4 years in House, he never voted to raise taxes

August 8, 2012

Says he never voted for a "tax increase."

Ohio Gov. John Kasich says the drought has left 90 percent of the state’s topsoil too dry for crops

By Aaron Marshall August 8, 2012

"Ninety percent of the topsoil has inadequate moisture to grow crops."

Did lawmaker get a good grade on education claim?

By Eric Stirgus August 8, 2012

"We have reduced funding for education the least. They've suffered the least cuts."

Mitt Romney says Barack Obama’s plan for welfare reform: “They just send you your check.”

By Molly Moorhead August 7, 2012

"Under Obama’s plan (for welfare), you wouldn’t have to work and wouldn’t have to train for a job. They just send you your welfare check."

Mitt Romney says Barack Obama rejects Jerusalem as capital of Israel

By Molly Moorhead August 7, 2012

Says Obama "refuses to recognize Jerusalem" as the capital of Israel.

Mitt Romney says Barack Obama has not visited Israel as president

By Molly Moorhead August 7, 2012

"As president, Barack Obama has never visited Israel."

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