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John Boehner

John Boehner of Ohio is the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. He was formerly the Republican minority leader from 2007-2011, and was the majority leader briefly prior to that.

John Boehner

Latest Fact-Checks Of John Boehner

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By Jon Greenberg
May 3, 2015

"We spend more money on antacids than we do on politics."

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By Katie Sanders
March 1, 2015

On immigration, "the president said 22 times, 22 times, that he couldn't do what he eventually did."

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By Lauren Carroll
March 1, 2015

Says President Barack Obama made "unilateral changes" to Obamacare "38 times."

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By Louis Jacobson
January 29, 2015

The Affordable Care Act "basically puts a penalty or a tax on employers for every new job they create."

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By Steve Contorno
June 26, 2014

"The nearly six-year delay in approving Keystone is costing Americans more than 100,000 jobs."

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By Steve Contorno
June 2, 2014

New carbon regulations will increase electric bills by "$17 billion every year" and "potentially put an average of 224,000 more people out of work every…

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By Steve Contorno
March 18, 2014

The United States has seen "a net loss of people with health insurance" because of Obamacare.

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By Louis Jacobson
February 5, 2014

Says President Barack Obama’s health care law is "expected to destroy 2.3 million jobs."

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By Louis Jacobson
October 7, 2013

"This year, the federal government will have more revenue than any year in the history of our country."

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By Louis Jacobson
September 16, 2013

According to the most recent jobs report, "we've got more Americans leaving the workforce than we have finding jobs."

Latest Promises Of John Boehner

Promise Status Last Updated Details
End TARP Not Rated December 22, 2010 View Details
Fully fund missile defense Not Rated December 22, 2010 View Details
Handle commemorative moments and special honors during special orders and one-minute speeches Not Rated December 22, 2010 View Details
End government control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Not Rated December 22, 2010 View Details
Require tough enforcement of sanctions against Iran Not Rated December 22, 2010 View Details
Webcast committee meetings Not Rated December 22, 2010 View Details
Require “sunset” reviews for programs Not Rated December 22, 2010 View Details
Establish operational control of the border Not Rated December 22, 2010 View Details
Review entitlements and prevent expansion of unfunded liabilities Not Rated December 22, 2010 View Details
Work with state and local officials to enforce immigration laws Not Rated December 22, 2010 View Details