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U.S. Chamber of Commerce

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

From the chamber's Web site: "The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation representing 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations. More than 96% of U.S. Chamber members are small businesses with 100 employees or fewer."

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Website

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on April 24, 2018 a TV ad
Florida’s "unemployment is at a record low."
False
By Romy Ellenbogen • May 1, 2018
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on October 28, 2016 an ad
Says Russ Feingold said that with Obamacare, "we could keep our doctors and our plans, it was rated as the Lie of the Year."  
True
November 4, 2016
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on August 12, 2016 a campaign ad
"As governor, Ted Strickland left only 89 cents in Ohio’s rainy day fund."  
True
By Nadia Pflaum • September 8, 2016
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on September 19, 2012 a TV ad
Says the "public option" considered in the health care law backed by U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Baldwin was "wildly unpopular."  
False
By Dave Umhoefer • October 1, 2012
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on July 26, 2012 a TV ad.
Tim Kaine supported "higher energy costs for families."
Mostly False
By Nancy Madsen • August 21, 2012
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on May 21, 2012 TV commercial
"Obamacare could cause 20 million people to lose their current coverage."
Mostly False
By Katie Sanders • May 21, 2012
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on May 8, 2012 attack ad for TV
"A Florida judge ruled parts of Obamacare unconstitutional."
Mostly True
By Katie Sanders • May 18, 2012
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on May 9, 2012 a TV ad
"20 million people could lose their current coverage" … "including our senior citizens who are on Medicare."
Pants on Fire!
By Angie Drobnic Holan • May 15, 2012
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on May 9, 2012 a TV ad
"Seniors will see $500 billion in Medicare cuts to fund Obamacare."
Mostly False
By Aaron Sharockman • May 15, 2012
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on February 8, 2012 a TV ad.
"As Virginia’s governor, Allen cut spending and waste with bipartisan support."
Half-True
By Nancy Madsen • February 23, 2012
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on February 8, 2012 an ad against Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont.
"Obamacare (hit) Americans with over $500 billion in new taxes."
Half-True
By Becky Bowers • February 16, 2012
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on February 8, 2012 a television ad
"Obamacare ... will kill jobs across America."
False
By Louis Jacobson • February 15, 2012
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on February 8, 2012 a video ad
Says the Congressional Budget Office said "unemployment could top 9 percent in 2013"
Mostly False
By Molly Moorhead • February 15, 2012
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on February 9, 2012 a TV ad
Says U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin, a candidate for Senate, supports raising taxes "by $858 billion."
Mostly False
February 15, 2012
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on November 16, 2011 a television commercial
Says Sen. Sherrod Brown "voted to block American energy production and increase energy taxes."
Mostly False
By Sabrina Eaton • December 6, 2011
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on October 5, 2010 a campaign ad
The new health care law crushes small businesses "with billions in penalties."
False
By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 18, 2010
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
stated on August 12, 2009 a TV ad
The health care reform plan being proposed in Congress would mean "big tax increases."
Half-True
August 14, 2009
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