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Trump best economy ever
Donald Trump’s dubious statement about presiding over ‘the greatest economy’ in history
By Louis Jacobson October 1, 2020

Before the coronavirus pandemic, the United States had “the greatest economy in the history of our country.”

Trump’s COVID program for uninsured people: It exists, but falls short
By Julie Appleby October 1, 2020

“For example, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, my Administration implemented a program to provide any individual without health-insurance coverage access to necessary COVID‑19‑related testing and…

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Post wrongly mixes up Facebook tally of registered voters
By Samantha Putterman October 1, 2020

“9,871,525 is the number of registered voters in AZ according to FB. AZ population is 7,270,000.”

Wisconsin voting April 7, 2020
No, Wisconsin votes don’t have to be counted by 8 p.m. on Nov. 3
By Laura Schulte September 30, 2020

“A federal judge just ordered Wisconsin must have all ballots counted by 8 p.m. on the day of the election.”

Trump taxes art
Experts say Trump tax report shows aggressive tax avoidance, unusually persistent losses
By Bill McCarthy September 30, 2020

President Donald Trump’s tax returns show “what any wealthy person's tax history is, if you can believe it — which is good years and bad…

Trump boarding plane
During debate, Donald Trump overstates manufacturing job gains
By Louis Jacobson September 30, 2020

In manufacturing, "I brought back 700,000 jobs. (Obama and Biden) brought back nothing."

Trump debate photo Cleveland
Donald Trump falsely says 308,000 military people died waiting for care on Biden’s watch
By Jon Greenberg September 30, 2020

Says Joe Biden “had 308,000 military people dying because you couldn’t provide them proper healthcare in the military.”

Trump and Amy Coney Barrett
No proof Amy Coney Barrett said a woman needs a man’s permission to own property
September 30, 2020

“Amy Coney Barrett has said that a woman should not be able to own property, buy or sell without the permission of her husband or…

Carlos Gimenez with DeSantis in background June 2020
In Florida congressional race, Carlos Gimenez’s salary, car come under attack
By Amy Sherman September 30, 2020

Says Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez “approved a 67% pay raise for himself and increased his own pension. He makes $250,000 a year, more than almost…

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Alleged shooter in triple homicide not a BLM activist or wearing Breonna Taylor shirt
September 30, 2020

“BLM Activist kills three people in a Louisville bar wearing a Breonna Taylor tee shirt last Friday.”

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Image shows some of the people accused of killing officers in 2016
September 30, 2020

Photo shows “all the men who have killed police officers this year (2020).”

Biden at first debate
Biden did not wear a wire during the first presidential debate
By Daniel Funke September 30, 2020

Says Joe Biden was “wearing a wire” during the first presidential debate.

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