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Ending Spending Action Fund

Ending Spending Action Fund

The Ending Spending Action Fund describes itself as “an independent organization that proudly supports candidates regardless of party affiliation who favor enhancing free enterprise, reducing the size of government, and balancing our nation's budget.” It was founded in 2010 under another name by Joe Ricketts, a businessman who founded TD Ameritrade and whose family owns the Chicago Cubs baseball club, according to Open Secrets, a website that tracks money in politics. Ricketts has said he is a registered independent.

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stated on August 29, 2014 a radio ad
Says Michelle Nunn has acknowledged allowing a convicted felon to hold a fundraiser for her.
Mostly True
By April Hunt, Nancy Badertscher • September 12, 2014
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Ending Spending Action Fund
stated on August 25, 2014 a campaign ad
Says Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s "wealth has surged while in public office."
Mostly False
By Steve Contorno • September 2, 2014
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Ending Spending Action Fund
stated on August 13, 2014 a campaign ad
"In six years, (U.S. Rep. Gary) Peters introduced zero bills that became law."
Mostly False
By Steve Contorno • August 20, 2014
Ending Spending Action Fund
Ending Spending Action Fund
stated on August 4, 2014 television attack ad
Michelle Nunn’s "foundation directed grants to an Islamic group tied to radical terrorists."  
Mostly False
By Nancy Badertscher • August 8, 2014
Ending Spending Action Fund
Ending Spending Action Fund
stated on July 20, 2014 television attack ad
U.S. Senate candidate Michelle Nunn "earned as much as $300,000 running a nonprofit that had laid off 90 workers."
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By Nancy Badertscher • July 25, 2014
Ending Spending Action Fund
Ending Spending Action Fund
stated on April 3, 2014 a television ad
Says Georgia Democratic Senate hopeful Michelle Nunn supports higher taxes.
Mostly False
By Eric Stirgus • April 30, 2014
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