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Katie McGinty

Katie McGinty

Katie McGinty is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania. She is a former secretary of the state Department of Environmental Protection and served as Governor Tom Wolf's chief of staff.

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Katie McGinty
Katie McGinty
stated on June 13, 2016 in an interview with The Philadelphia Inquirer
"He leant his name to a bill, did little or nothing three years ago to try to get it passed, (and) since then has done absolutely nothing other than disavow any attempt to move on the legislation."
Mostly False
By Anna Orso • June 15, 2016
Katie McGinty
Katie McGinty
stated on June 3, 2016 On the 'About' page of McGinty's campaign website
Says she was the first in her family to go to a four-year college.
Pants on Fire!
By Mark Dent • June 3, 2016
Katie McGinty
Katie McGinty
stated on April 28, 2016 a press release.
"Pat Toomey advocated for eliminating all corporate taxes."
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By Anna Orso • April 29, 2016
Katie McGinty
Katie McGinty
stated on March 8, 2016
"Here in Pennsylvania, the annual cost for infant childcare is over $10,000 per child, which is more than most families pay in rent and almost the same cost as in-state college tuition."
Mostly True
By Cassie Owens • March 18, 2016
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Latest Fact-Checks About Katie McGinty

Freedom Partners Action Fund
Freedom Partners Action Fund
stated on September 21, 2016 In a political ad
Says Senate candidate Katie McGinty "made thousands from companies she previously regulated."
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By Mark Dent • October 4, 2016
Pat Toomey
Pat Toomey
stated on April 27, 2016 Pennsylvania
Says Katie McGinty "actually agrees with Hillary Clinton and the most liberal wing of the Democrats on everything."
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By Cassie Owens, Dávid Tvrdoň, Loghan Thain • May 16, 2016
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