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Jon Runyan

Jon Runyan

A former offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, Jon Runyan is a Republican Congressman representing New Jersey's 3rd district, which includes parts of Burlington, Camden and Ocean counties.  

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Jon Runyan
Jon Runyan
stated on September 17, 2012 an interview with Townsquare Media New Jersey
Says "if we do nothing and continue to let Obamacare siphon off that $700 billion dollars off the top of it, Medicare goes away in less than 10 years -- certain accounts of it -- and it just falls apart at the seams."
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By Erin O'Neill • September 20, 2012
Jon Runyan
Jon Runyan
stated on June 28, 2012 a press release
Says there are "$500 billion in Medicare cuts required to pay for this flawed [health care law]."
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By Erin O'Neill • June 29, 2012
Jon Runyan
Jon Runyan
stated on May 4, 2012 an interview on NJTV’s “On the Record”
Says "as we sit right now, Medicare, if we do nothing, will be gone in eight years, if we do nothing to it."
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By Bill Wichert • May 20, 2012
Jon Runyan
Jon Runyan
stated on September 3, 2011 a mailer posted on bluejersey.com
The deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling will "directly link a debt ceiling increase to spending cuts for the first time ever."
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By Bill Wichert • September 9, 2011
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Latest Fact-Checks About Jon Runyan

Shelley Adler
Shelley Adler
stated on October 10, 2012 a campaign event
Says Rep. Jon Runyan "voted to redefine rape."
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By Erin O'Neill • October 18, 2012
Shelley Adler
Shelley Adler
stated on September 12, 2012 a video posted on YouTube
Says Congressman Jon Runyan has a "plan to raise Medicare costs $6,400 a year."
Mostly False
By Bill Wichert • September 16, 2012
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
stated on July 30, 2012 a video posted on YouTube
Says Congressman Jon Runyan does not want to cut taxes for the middle class, but only for millionaires.
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By Bill Wichert • August 5, 2012
Shelley Adler
Shelley Adler
stated on May 4, 2012 an interview on NJTV’s “On the Record”
Says Jon Runyan voted to "end programs to aid homeless veterans."
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By Erin O'Neill • May 24, 2012
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