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Proposed NClaw for body camera footage gives police broad authority to keep video footage secret even from individuals who are filmed.
after-the-fact,civil-rights,criminal-justice,public-safety,transparency
aclu-north-carolina
null
North Carolina
organization
0
0
0
0
0
a press release
false
Subjects: after-the-fact,civil-rights,criminal-justice,public-safety,transparencySpeaker: aclu-north-carolinaSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: organization
9503.json
half-true
The wages of about 60,562 state and local government employees would be affected if the minimum wage is increased to $10.10 in Georgia, for a combined cost to taxpayers of more than $164 million annually.
economy
georgia-restaurant-association-georgia
null
Georgia
organization
0
0
1
0
0
in a study
true
Subjects: economySpeaker: georgia-restaurant-association-georgiaSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: organization
500.json
barely-true
It doesn't make sense "historically" to drop out because the 1968 race was still competitive when "Bobby Kennedy was assassinated in June in California."
elections
hillary-clinton
Presidential candidate
New York
democrat
40
29
69
76
7
Sioux Falls, S.D.
true
Subjects: electionsSpeaker: hillary-clintonSpeaker Job Title: Presidential candidateParty affiliation: democrat
3629.json
true
Says he couldnt keep a 42-inch redfish he caught because of fishing rules.
oil-spill
adam-putnam
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture
Florida
republican
0
1
1
2
1
a posting on Twitter
true
Subjects: oil-spillSpeaker: adam-putnamSpeaker Job Title: Florida Commissioner of AgricultureParty affiliation: republican
3911.json
mostly-true
Says opponent Kathie Tovo believes that Austin invests too much in the cops, firefighters and paramedics that protect our families and neighborhoods.
city-budget,city-government,public-safety
randi-shade
Member, Austin City Council
Texas
democrat
0
0
1
2
0
a campaign mailer.
true
Subjects: city-budget,city-government,public-safetySpeaker: randi-shadeSpeaker Job Title: Member, Austin City CouncilParty affiliation: democrat
5013.json
mostly-true
Newt Gingrich was fined $300,000 for ethics violations.
candidates-biography,corrections-and-updates,ethics,message-machine-2012
restore-our-future
super PAC
null
republican
1
0
3
1
2
a television ad
true
Subjects: candidates-biography,corrections-and-updates,ethics,message-machine-2012Speaker: restore-our-futureSpeaker Job Title: super PACParty affiliation: republican
10908.json
barely-true
The entirety of North America -- Canada, the United States and Mexico -- theres more known reserves in those three countries than in Russia and Saudi Arabia.
energy
rick-perry
Governor
Texas
republican
30
30
42
23
18
a visit to Deerfield, NH
true
Subjects: energySpeaker: rick-perrySpeaker Job Title: GovernorParty affiliation: republican
5114.json
false
On the accuracy of state jobs numbers.
jobs
scott-walker
Milwaukee County Executive
Wisconsin
republican
26
41
32
40
11
a news release
true
Subjects: jobsSpeaker: scott-walkerSpeaker Job Title: Milwaukee County ExecutiveParty affiliation: republican
13226.json
true
Right now we are at 90 percent health insurance covered. Thats the highest weve ever been in our country.
health-care
hillary-clinton
Presidential candidate
New York
democrat
40
29
69
76
7
the second 2016 presidential debate
true
Subjects: health-careSpeaker: hillary-clintonSpeaker Job Title: Presidential candidateParty affiliation: democrat
2609.json
half-true
Roy Barnes proclaimed Mexican workers good for Georgia.
economy,immigration
nathan-deal
null
null
republican
9
5
11
11
0
a television ad
true
Subjects: economy,immigrationSpeaker: nathan-dealSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
6334.json
half-true
Says India gained jobs thanks to Romney.
candidates-biography,economy,message-machine-2012
priorities-usa-action
null
null
democrat
3
1
4
2
1
a Web ad
true
Subjects: candidates-biography,economy,message-machine-2012Speaker: priorities-usa-actionSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: democrat
1265.json
mostly-true
Only 20 percent of Americans admit to being Republicans anymore.
elections
democratic-national-committee
null
null
none
8
2
10
8
0
an e-mail to reporters
true
Subjects: electionsSpeaker: democratic-national-committeeSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
1146.json
barely-true
Its costing every American who is insured $1,100 to pick up the cost of uncompensated care that goes on at the emergency room.
health-care
barbara-boxer
U.S. Senator
California
democrat
2
0
3
4
1
an interview with Rachel Maddow
true
Subjects: health-careSpeaker: barbara-boxerSpeaker Job Title: U.S. SenatorParty affiliation: democrat
9813.json
true
The No. 1 cause of death for African-American males15-34 is murder.
crime,criminal-justice
juan-williams
Pundit, Fox News
null
none
2
0
2
1
0
comments on Fox News Sunday
true
Subjects: crime,criminal-justiceSpeaker: juan-williamsSpeaker Job Title: Pundit, Fox NewsParty affiliation: none
11182.json
mostly-true
The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world.
crime,criminal-justice
jim-webb
writer
Virginia
democrat
1
0
1
5
0
a web post.
true
Subjects: crime,criminal-justiceSpeaker: jim-webbSpeaker Job Title: writerParty affiliation: democrat
8536.json
mostly-true
The national debt is on track to double during Obamas presidency.
debt,deficit,federal-budget
scott-walker
Milwaukee County Executive
Wisconsin
republican
26
41
32
40
11
a book
true
Subjects: debt,deficit,federal-budgetSpeaker: scott-walkerSpeaker Job Title: Milwaukee County ExecutiveParty affiliation: republican
1856.json
barely-true
I've traveled the country advocating for the FairTax ...
taxes
tom-graves
null
null
republican
1
0
5
0
1
a rally
true
Subjects: taxesSpeaker: tom-gravesSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
6085.json
half-true
Says under Mitt Romney, Massachusetts was 47th in job creation.
jobs
julian-castro
Mayor, San Antonio
Texas
democrat
0
0
3
3
0
his speech at Texas Democratic Party State Convention in Houston
true
Subjects: jobsSpeaker: julian-castroSpeaker Job Title: Mayor, San AntonioParty affiliation: democrat
13249.json
half-true
Says Deborah Ross supports the Iran nuclear deal and the ransom it paid for hostages.
corrections-and-updates,foreign-policy,nuclear,states
john-bolton-superpac
null
null
organization
0
0
1
0
0
a TV ad
true
Subjects: corrections-and-updates,foreign-policy,nuclear,statesSpeaker: john-bolton-superpacSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: organization
13343.json
false
Says Ron Johnson has essentially done nothing to fight heroin addiction and opioid abuse.
candidates-biography,drugs,homeland-security,immigration
russ-feingold
null
Wisconsin
democrat
2
4
7
5
1
a radio ad
true
Subjects: candidates-biography,drugs,homeland-security,immigrationSpeaker: russ-feingoldSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: democrat
3540.json
true
Virginia was named best managed state, best state for business and best state toraise a child while I was governor.
children,economy,education,elections,small-business
tim-kaine
U.S. Senator
Virginia
democrat
8
3
15
15
0
a YouTube video
true
Subjects: children,economy,education,elections,small-businessSpeaker: tim-kaineSpeaker Job Title: U.S. SenatorParty affiliation: democrat
13135.json
barely-true
The only years that anybodys ever seen of Donald Trumps tax returns showed he didnt pay any federal income tax.
candidates-biography,history,income,campaign-advertising,taxes,wealth
hillary-clinton
Presidential candidate
New York
democrat
40
29
69
76
7
a Presidential debate
true
Subjects: candidates-biography,history,income,campaign-advertising,taxes,wealthSpeaker: hillary-clintonSpeaker Job Title: Presidential candidateParty affiliation: democrat
9914.json
false
Says U.S. House candidate Carlos Curbelo supported raising flood insurance rates.
federal-budget,natural-disasters,water,weather
joe-garcia
lawyer
Florida
democrat
0
2
0
0
0
a web ad
false
Subjects: federal-budget,natural-disasters,water,weatherSpeaker: joe-garciaSpeaker Job Title: lawyerParty affiliation: democrat
11876.json
false
Says some Planned Parenthood chapters have been selling the body parts of aborted fetuses for profit.
abortion,crime
john-obannon
State delegate
Virginia
republican
0
1
0
0
0
a constituent survey
false
Subjects: abortion,crimeSpeaker: john-obannonSpeaker Job Title: State delegateParty affiliation: republican
1194.json
half-true
For middle-class families under the Baucus plan, 13 percent of what they make could be deducted directly from their paychecks . . . the so-called Max Tax.
health-care,pundits,taxes
keith-olbermann
Political commentator
null
none
0
2
3
2
0
his television show "Countdown"
true
Subjects: health-care,pundits,taxesSpeaker: keith-olbermannSpeaker Job Title: Political commentatorParty affiliation: none
6323.json
true
The new 21st State Senate district was created in secret for Van Wanggaard. It was drawn within half a block of his house.
elections
john-lehman
State senator, 21st District
Wisconsin
democrat
0
0
0
0
0
a radio interview
false
Subjects: electionsSpeaker: john-lehmanSpeaker Job Title: State senator, 21st DistrictParty affiliation: democrat
5704.json
half-true
Says unemployment tripled in Dane County due to Kathleen Falks tax policies
county-budget,county-government,economy,job-accomplishments,jobs
republican-governors-association
null
Washington, D.C.
republican
5
1
6
4
2
a television ad
true
Subjects: county-budget,county-government,economy,job-accomplishments,jobsSpeaker: republican-governors-associationSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
6820.json
true
Rhode Islands voter identification law was pushed by a black Democrat in the House, a black Democrat in the Senate. Thats a fact.
elections,pundits
ann-coulter
Columnist and author
New York
republican
2
3
3
0
4
a TV show appearance
false
Subjects: elections,punditsSpeaker: ann-coulterSpeaker Job Title: Columnist and authorParty affiliation: republican
1817.json
true
Jeff Greene only moved from California to Florida in the last two years. In fact, he would not legally be allowed to run for any other statewide office because he has not lived here long enough to meet the residency requirement.
candidates-biography
kendrick-meek
null
Florida
democrat
2
6
1
4
1
a campaign website
false
Subjects: candidates-biographySpeaker: kendrick-meekSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: democrat
4981.json
half-true
President Obama has increased the federal workforce 192,000 individuals -- about 10 percent since hes taken office -- while weve lost 2 million jobs.
federal-budget
ron-johnson
null
Wisconsin
republican
14
6
10
10
1
a television interview
true
Subjects: federal-budgetSpeaker: ron-johnsonSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
9574.json
half-true
Says Alison Lundergan Grimes supports Obamacare, which cuts $700 billion from seniors Medicare.
health-care,medicare
mitch-mcconnell
Senate minority leader
Kentucky
republican
7
6
5
7
0
a YouTube video
true
Subjects: health-care,medicareSpeaker: mitch-mcconnellSpeaker Job Title: Senate minority leaderParty affiliation: republican
372.json
mostly-true
We borrow money from the Chinese to buy oil from the Saudis.
energy
hillary-clinton
Presidential candidate
New York
democrat
40
29
69
76
7
a debate in Austin, Texas.
true
Subjects: energySpeaker: hillary-clintonSpeaker Job Title: Presidential candidateParty affiliation: democrat
6753.json
mostly-true
Obamacare will provide coverage for abortions, despite the presidents commitment that it would not.
abortion
karen-handel
null
null
republican
2
0
3
3
1
a book
true
Subjects: abortionSpeaker: karen-handelSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
1859.json
barely-true
Handel endorsed gay adoption in 2003 when she was running for chairwoman of the Fulton County Commission.
gays-and-lesbians
nathan-deal
null
null
republican
9
5
11
11
0
in a statement published in the Rome News Tribune.
true
Subjects: gays-and-lesbiansSpeaker: nathan-dealSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
13131.json
false
I did not support the war in Iraq The record shows that Im right.
candidates-biography,foreign-policy,history,iraq
donald-trump
President-Elect
New York
republican
63
114
51
37
61
a presidential debate
false
Subjects: candidates-biography,foreign-policy,history,iraqSpeaker: donald-trumpSpeaker Job Title: President-ElectParty affiliation: republican
8307.json
barely-true
Wendy Davis is the most popular politician in Texas.
polls
jason-stanford
Political consultant
Texas
democrat
1
0
0
1
0
an opinion column in the Austin American-Statesman
true
Subjects: pollsSpeaker: jason-stanfordSpeaker Job Title: Political consultantParty affiliation: democrat
11109.json
pants-fire
President Barack Obama met with Iranian president Hassan Rouhani.
foreign-policy,military,nuclear,terrorism
restoration-pac
null
null
organization
1
0
0
0
1
a TV ad
false
Subjects: foreign-policy,military,nuclear,terrorismSpeaker: restoration-pacSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: organization
280.json
mostly-true
The church Barack Obama belongs to has a "nonnegotiable commitment to Africa."
religion
chain-email
null
null
none
11
43
8
5
105
null
false
Subjects: religionSpeaker: chain-emailSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
12665.json
barely-true
Says he voted to remove Common Core from our schools.
education
ritch-workman
State representative
Florida
republican
1
1
0
0
0
an online ad
false
Subjects: educationSpeaker: ritch-workmanSpeaker Job Title: State representativeParty affiliation: republican
8384.json
false
Terry McAuliffe has threatened to shut down Virginias government if his budget plan isnt supported.
bipartisanship,medicaid,state-budget
ken-cuccinelli
Attorney General
Virginia
republican
1
10
3
2
1
radio ad.
false
Subjects: bipartisanship,medicaid,state-budgetSpeaker: ken-cuccinelliSpeaker Job Title: Attorney GeneralParty affiliation: republican
7376.json
true
After shedding jobs for more than 10 years, our manufacturers have added about 500,000 jobs over the past three.
economy,jobs
barack-obama
President
Illinois
democrat
70
71
160
163
9
the State of the Union Address
true
Subjects: economy,jobsSpeaker: barack-obamaSpeaker Job Title: PresidentParty affiliation: democrat
10054.json
pants-fire
At least 10 ISIS fighters have been caught coming across the Mexican border in Texas and there are dozens more that did not get caught by the Border Patrol.
terrorism
duncan-hunter-2
Congressman
California
republican
0
0
0
0
1
an interview with Greta Van Susteren of Fox News
false
Subjects: terrorismSpeaker: duncan-hunter-2Speaker Job Title: CongressmanParty affiliation: republican
13511.json
half-true
Less than half of jobs at the Carrier manufacturing plant in Indiana are actually staying.
jobs,state-finances
heather-mcghee
President, Demos
null
none
1
0
1
0
0
an interview on "Meet the Press"
true
Subjects: jobs,state-financesSpeaker: heather-mcgheeSpeaker Job Title: President, DemosParty affiliation: none
4080.json
true
Fifty-one percent -- that is, a majority of American households -- paid no income tax in 2009. Zero. Zip. Nada.
taxes
john-cornyn
Senator
Texas
republican
5
3
6
2
1
a Senate floor speech
true
Subjects: taxesSpeaker: john-cornynSpeaker Job Title: SenatorParty affiliation: republican
3511.json
false
Says Majority Leader Eric Cantor called for abolishing Social Security and Medicare.
federal-budget,medicare,social-security
americans-united-change
null
null
none
1
4
4
1
0
a news release.
true
Subjects: federal-budget,medicare,social-securitySpeaker: americans-united-changeSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
13103.json
false
I never said that Muslims would be subject to profiling under his policies.
diversity,homeland-security,legal-issues,religion
donald-trump
President-Elect
New York
republican
63
114
51
37
61
an interview with Fox News' Bill O'Reilly
false
Subjects: diversity,homeland-security,legal-issues,religionSpeaker: donald-trumpSpeaker Job Title: President-ElectParty affiliation: republican
8823.json
mostly-true
The majority of teams (are) now spending their dollars on the offensive side of the football.
sports
mark-schlereth
ESPN analyst
null
none
0
0
0
1
0
comments on ESPN's "Mike & Mike"
true
Subjects: sportsSpeaker: mark-schlerethSpeaker Job Title: ESPN analystParty affiliation: none
1748.json
half-true
Members of Congress "have not reduced their salaries ... since the Great Depression," meaning they've gone "eight decades without a pay cut."
federal-budget,government-efficiency
ann-kirkpatrick
U.S. House of Representatives
Arizona
democrat
0
0
3
0
0
a speech on the House floor
true
Subjects: federal-budget,government-efficiencySpeaker: ann-kirkpatrickSpeaker Job Title: U.S. House of RepresentativesParty affiliation: democrat
6703.json
barely-true
Says five studies show his tax plan can cut rates and still bring the same revenue without raising taxes on the middle class.
taxes
mitt-romney
Former governor
Massachusetts
republican
34
32
58
33
19
a Meet the Press interview
true
Subjects: taxesSpeaker: mitt-romneySpeaker Job Title: Former governorParty affiliation: republican
735.json
barely-true
Last week Senator Obama's running mate said, get this, 'Raising taxes is patriotic.'
taxes
john-mccain
U.S. senator
Arizona
republican
31
39
31
37
8
Reading, Pa.
true
Subjects: taxesSpeaker: john-mccainSpeaker Job Title: U.S. senatorParty affiliation: republican
3207.json
mostly-true
Today, American companies have nearly $2 trillion sitting on their balance sheets.
corporations,jobs
barack-obama
President
Illinois
democrat
70
71
160
163
9
a speech to the Chamber of Commerce
true
Subjects: corporations,jobsSpeaker: barack-obamaSpeaker Job Title: PresidentParty affiliation: democrat
7222.json
mostly-true
Says 31 percent of Texas physicians accept all new Medicaid patients, down from 67 percent in 2000.
medicaid
texas-medical-association
null
null
none
0
0
0
1
0
a Twitter post.
true
Subjects: medicaidSpeaker: texas-medical-associationSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
11388.json
false
Says Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards was forced to concede that 86 percent of Planned Parenthoods revenue is from abortion.
abortion
dana-loesch
Radio talk show host
null
republican
1
2
0
0
0
a tweet
false
Subjects: abortionSpeaker: dana-loeschSpeaker Job Title: Radio talk show hostParty affiliation: republican
6442.json
true
Georgia spends fewer tourism advertising dollars than any other state in the South.
state-budget,tourism
ron-stephens
State Representative
Georgia
republican
0
0
0
0
0
an article
false
Subjects: state-budget,tourismSpeaker: ron-stephensSpeaker Job Title: State RepresentativeParty affiliation: republican
2189.json
pants-fire
Obama admits he is not a citizen.
candidates-biography,obama-birth-certificate
chain-email
null
null
none
11
43
8
5
105
referring to a YouTube video
false
Subjects: candidates-biography,obama-birth-certificateSpeaker: chain-emailSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
2449.json
half-true
Under Lee Fisher Ohio has lost nearly 400,000 jobs.
economy,job-accomplishments,message-machine
rob-portman
U.S. senator from Ohio
Ohio
republican
3
5
11
11
1
a campaign video
true
Subjects: economy,job-accomplishments,message-machineSpeaker: rob-portmanSpeaker Job Title: U.S. senator from OhioParty affiliation: republican
10379.json
barely-true
The name Frank has risen in popularity by 20 percent since the debut of House of Cardson Netflix.
pop-culture
matt-lauer
Today Show host
null
none
1
0
0
0
0
a red carpet interview before the Golden Globes
false
Subjects: pop-cultureSpeaker: matt-lauerSpeaker Job Title: Today Show hostParty affiliation: none
13485.json
mostly-true
Slavery is still allowable under Wisconsin law as long as its a punishment for a crime.
criminal-justice,legal-issues
lena-taylor
State Senator, District 4
Wisconsin
democrat
1
1
0
1
1
an opinion column
false
Subjects: criminal-justice,legal-issuesSpeaker: lena-taylorSpeaker Job Title: State Senator, District 4Party affiliation: democrat
8602.json
barely-true
President Barack Obama has the power to stop deportation for all undocumented immigrants in this country.
immigration
obamas-heckler
null
null
none
1
0
0
0
0
comments during the president's speech
false
Subjects: immigrationSpeaker: obamas-hecklerSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
3645.json
true
Foreign companies in the United States have a significantly higher unionization rate than other companies overall.
labor,unions
sherrod-brown
U.S. Senator
Ohio
democrat
3
4
5
8
1
a Senate committee hearing
true
Subjects: labor,unionsSpeaker: sherrod-brownSpeaker Job Title: U.S. SenatorParty affiliation: democrat
9090.json
mostly-true
Says some Georgians can get health insurance for $105 a month.
health-care
kathleen-sebelius
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary
Kansas
democrat
1
0
1
3
1
Atlanta press conference
true
Subjects: health-careSpeaker: kathleen-sebeliusSpeaker Job Title: U.S. Health and Human Services SecretaryParty affiliation: democrat
3914.json
half-true
Says 1,000 World War II veterans die every day.
veterans
david-dewhurst
Lieutenant governor
Texas
republican
8
8
10
5
5
a tweet
true
Subjects: veteransSpeaker: david-dewhurstSpeaker Job Title: Lieutenant governorParty affiliation: republican
10406.json
true
Federal officials declared that grant funds could be used only for Milwaukees streetcar project, meaning it isnt possible to redirect the money to other modes of public transportation or to our public schools.
city-government,infrastructure,transportation
gwen-moore
U.S. House member -- 4th District
Wisconsin
democrat
3
4
4
3
1
a newspaper opinion piece
true
Subjects: city-government,infrastructure,transportationSpeaker: gwen-mooreSpeaker Job Title: U.S. House member -- 4th DistrictParty affiliation: democrat
1116.json
mostly-true
The John McCain Twitter account has more than 1.1 million followers. The official White House Twitter account has only about 830,000.
pop-culture,pundits
john-king
An anchor for CNN
null
none
0
0
0
1
0
an interview on CNN's State of the Union
true
Subjects: pop-culture,punditsSpeaker: john-kingSpeaker Job Title: An anchor for CNNParty affiliation: none
4916.json
mostly-true
Ohios Planned Parenthood operations received millions of taxpayer dollars via federal grants in 2010 and 2011.
abortion
ohio-right-life
null
Ohio
none
1
0
0
1
0
a news release
true
Subjects: abortionSpeaker: ohio-right-lifeSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
12367.json
false
Says President Obamas deal allows Iran to produce a nuclear weapon.
foreign-policy,nuclear
carlos-beruff
Developer
Florida
republican
3
1
0
0
0
a press release
false
Subjects: foreign-policy,nuclearSpeaker: carlos-beruffSpeaker Job Title: DeveloperParty affiliation: republican
916.json
pants-fire
The stimulus bill includes "$300,000 for a sculpture garden in Miami."
economy,stimulus
eric-cantor
House Majority Leader
Virginia
republican
9
6
4
4
4
an interview on the Fox News Channel.
false
Subjects: economy,stimulusSpeaker: eric-cantorSpeaker Job Title: House Majority LeaderParty affiliation: republican
4420.json
half-true
Thomas Jefferson expressed strong support for a balanced budget amendment in 1798.
deficit,federal-budget,history
bob-goodlatte
U.S. Congressman
Virginia
republican
0
1
4
3
0
a speech.
true
Subjects: deficit,federal-budget,historySpeaker: bob-goodlatteSpeaker Job Title: U.S. CongressmanParty affiliation: republican
11922.json
half-true
Says Marco Rubio went on Univision, and in Spanish he promised that he would not on the first day in office rescind President Obamas illegal executive action.
immigration
ted-cruz
Senator
Texas
republican
36
33
15
19
8
an interview on Fox News
false
Subjects: immigrationSpeaker: ted-cruzSpeaker Job Title: SenatorParty affiliation: republican
5466.json
half-true
Under President Obama, U.S. security funding for Israel is at an all-time high.
foreign-policy,israel,military
democratic-national-committee
null
null
none
8
2
10
8
0
a Web video advertisement
true
Subjects: foreign-policy,israel,militarySpeaker: democratic-national-committeeSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
4249.json
barely-true
Says state Rep. Sandy Pasch did nothing to stop people from scamming the Wisconsin Shares child-care subsidy program and voted against funding for fraud investigators.
state-budget
club-growth
null
null
none
4
5
4
2
0
in a radio ad
true
Subjects: state-budgetSpeaker: club-growthSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
12771.json
mostly-true
The top one-tenth of 1 percent now owns almost as much wealth as the bottom 90 percent.
economy,income,taxes,wealth
bernie-s
U.S. Senator
Vermont
independent
18
12
22
41
0
remarks at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia
true
Subjects: economy,income,taxes,wealthSpeaker: bernie-sSpeaker Job Title: U.S. SenatorParty affiliation: independent
1687.json
false
When the United States "first created the federal income tax, frankly, nobody below a million dollars a year paid anything."
history,taxes
newt-gingrich
Co-host on CNN's "Crossfire"
Georgia
republican
16
15
20
10
11
a speech to the Southern Republican Leadership Conference
true
Subjects: history,taxesSpeaker: newt-gingrichSpeaker Job Title: Co-host on CNN's "Crossfire"Party affiliation: republican
3484.json
mostly-true
Says Milwaukee County Parks director Sue Black has not received a pay raise in five years.
labor
chris-abele
Philanthropist
Wisconsin
none
3
5
4
4
2
a campaign appearance
true
Subjects: laborSpeaker: chris-abeleSpeaker Job Title: PhilanthropistParty affiliation: none
4631.json
barely-true
Says Romney wrote in the first edition of his book that his health care plan should be expanded nationwide and then, You took it out of your book.
health-care
rick-santorum
null
Pennsylvania
republican
12
16
13
7
5
a Republican presidential primary debate
false
Subjects: health-careSpeaker: rick-santorumSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
7867.json
pants-fire
Says Gov. John Kasich implied that a portion of workers compensation rebates to employers should be directed back to him in the form of campaign cash.
campaign-finance,workers
tom-letson
Representative
Ohio
democrat
0
0
0
0
1
an emailed news release
false
Subjects: campaign-finance,workersSpeaker: tom-letsonSpeaker Job Title: RepresentativeParty affiliation: democrat
1417.json
false
We have over 300 state agencies. Forty-five of those agencies are related to health care.
health-care
kay-bailey-hutchison
U.S. Senator
Texas
republican
2
4
4
3
0
a debate.
true
Subjects: health-careSpeaker: kay-bailey-hutchisonSpeaker Job Title: U.S. SenatorParty affiliation: republican
9687.json
mostly-true
Says Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, missed 79 percent of veterans affairs committee hearings.
congress,veterans
concerned-veterans-america
null
null
organization
1
0
0
1
0
a television ad
true
Subjects: congress,veteransSpeaker: concerned-veterans-americaSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: organization
12029.json
half-true
NASCAR endorsed Trump
candidates-biography,sports
donald-trump
President-Elect
New York
republican
63
114
51
37
61
a speech in Concord, N.C.
false
Subjects: candidates-biography,sportsSpeaker: donald-trumpSpeaker Job Title: President-ElectParty affiliation: republican
7273.json
true
Abraham Lincoln visited and some say even danced in (the Ohio Senate) chamber.
history
keith-faber
State senator
Ohio
republican
0
0
1
0
0
a speech in the Ohio Senate
true
Subjects: historySpeaker: keith-faberSpeaker Job Title: State senatorParty affiliation: republican
4428.json
false
The premiums on Medicares prescription drug program have fallen almost every year since it began.
health-care,medicare
johnny-isakson
U.S. Senator
Georgia
republican
2
3
3
2
0
a speech before the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce
true
Subjects: health-care,medicareSpeaker: johnny-isaksonSpeaker Job Title: U.S. SenatorParty affiliation: republican
6932.json
true
When Mitt Romney was governor of Massachusetts, he stood in front of a coal plant and pointed at it and said, This plant kills.
debates,energy
barack-obama
President
Illinois
democrat
70
71
160
163
9
in a town-hall debate in Long Island, N.Y.
true
Subjects: debates,energySpeaker: barack-obamaSpeaker Job Title: PresidentParty affiliation: democrat
3846.json
pants-fire
The Central Falls School system spent $100,000 on a time clock.
city-budget,education,government-efficiency
john-tassoni-jr
President of The Sentinel Group
Rhode Island
democrat
0
0
0
0
1
a news release
false
Subjects: city-budget,education,government-efficiencySpeaker: john-tassoni-jrSpeaker Job Title: President of The Sentinel GroupParty affiliation: democrat
1839.json
half-true
As the CEO of eBay, "Whitman started a separate division that only sells porn."
ethics,message-machine
steve-poizner
Insurance commissioner and gubernatorial candidate
California
republican
0
1
1
1
0
an online campaign commercial
true
Subjects: ethics,message-machineSpeaker: steve-poiznerSpeaker Job Title: Insurance commissioner and gubernatorial candidateParty affiliation: republican
12230.json
half-true
If the mayor were really serious about supporting Phillys schoolchildren and handling our citys looming fiscal crisis, he could begin by slashing the size of his own administration, which is already 45 percent larger than his predecessors and 40 percent more costly.
city-budget,city-government
joe-defelice
Philadelphia Republican City Committee Chairman
Pennsylvania
republican
0
0
1
0
0
As part of a Philadelphia Inquirer editorial
true
Subjects: city-budget,city-governmentSpeaker: joe-defeliceSpeaker Job Title: Philadelphia Republican City Committee ChairmanParty affiliation: republican
11328.json
mostly-true
The top 1/10th of 1 percent today in America owns almost as much wealth as the bottom 90 percent.
economy,income,retirement,social-security,wealth
bernie-s
U.S. Senator
Vermont
independent
18
12
22
41
0
a speech.
true
Subjects: economy,income,retirement,social-security,wealthSpeaker: bernie-sSpeaker Job Title: U.S. SenatorParty affiliation: independent
3274.json
mostly-true
75 percent of the jobs created in the state of Ohio are created in small business. They are not created by huge corporations and those who are very wealthy.
economy,jobs,small-business
bill-batchelder
State representative
Ohio
republican
0
1
1
1
3
an interview on WCPN 90.3 FM
false
Subjects: economy,jobs,small-businessSpeaker: bill-batchelderSpeaker Job Title: State representativeParty affiliation: republican
2418.json
barely-true
Barnes opposed the creation of the HOPE Scholarship and campaigned against Zell Miller on the issue.
education
GaGOP
null
null
republican
2
1
1
0
0
GOP press release
false
Subjects: educationSpeaker: GaGOPSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: republican
11402.json
pants-fire
Says Donald Trumps Make America Great Againhats were made in China.
china
tweets
null
null
none
2
3
1
2
3
tweets
false
Subjects: chinaSpeaker: tweetsSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
7579.json
half-true
On changing the rules governing judicial conflicts of interest
campaign-finance,legal-issues
ed-fallone
null
null
none
0
1
0
1
0
debate comments
false
Subjects: campaign-finance,legal-issuesSpeaker: ed-falloneSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
3780.json
true
No other Northeastern state has passed a photo ID law
elections
rhode-island-aclu
null
Rhode Island
organization
0
0
0
0
0
a news release
false
Subjects: electionsSpeaker: rhode-island-acluSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: organization
3145.json
false
Says government is a barrier to innovation and development.
education,federal-budget,market-regulation,science,technology
paul-broun
Congressman
Georgia
republican
4
8
3
2
1
a tweet during the State of the Union address
false
Subjects: education,federal-budget,market-regulation,science,technologySpeaker: paul-brounSpeaker Job Title: CongressmanParty affiliation: republican
9659.json
false
We have a 40 to 50 percent dropout rate in our inner-city schools.
corrections-and-updates,education
dan-patrick
Lieutenant governor-elect
Texas
republican
4
4
3
4
4
his speech at the state convention of the Republican Party of Texas
false
Subjects: corrections-and-updates,educationSpeaker: dan-patrickSpeaker Job Title: Lieutenant governor-electParty affiliation: republican
11132.json
false
The law says ... when a police officer stops you, do whatever he says and then deal with it later.
corrections-and-updates,crime
harry-houck
Former NYPD detective
null
none
0
1
0
0
0
a panel debate on "CNN Tonight with Don Lemon"
false
Subjects: corrections-and-updates,crimeSpeaker: harry-houckSpeaker Job Title: Former NYPD detectiveParty affiliation: none
2289.json
mostly-true
Jim Renacci cheated on his income taxes and is a deadbeat citizen.
candidates-biography,legal-issues,message-machine,taxes
afscme
null
null
none
3
1
2
3
0
a television election ad
true
Subjects: candidates-biography,legal-issues,message-machine,taxesSpeaker: afscmeSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: none
1400.json
half-true
Says Gov. Rick Perry was for Wall Street bailout before he was against it.
economy,federal-budget
kay-bailey-hutchison
U.S. Senator
Texas
republican
2
4
4
3
0
the Jan. 14 GOP gubernatorial debate
true
Subjects: economy,federal-budgetSpeaker: kay-bailey-hutchisonSpeaker Job Title: U.S. SenatorParty affiliation: republican
7844.json
pants-fire
The National Rifle Association was founded by religious leaders who wanted to protect freed slaves from the Ku Klux Klan.
civil-rights,guns,religion
harry-alford
null
null
business-leader
0
0
0
0
1
a news conference
false
Subjects: civil-rights,guns,religionSpeaker: harry-alfordSpeaker Job Title: Party affiliation: business-leader
7592.json
true
It is legal in Ohio to fire an employee or evict a tenant just for being gay.
gays-and-lesbians,housing,jobs,workers
progressohio
A liberal-oriented advocacy organization
Ohio
none
0
0
0
1
0
a fundraising email
true
Subjects: gays-and-lesbians,housing,jobs,workersSpeaker: progressohioSpeaker Job Title: A liberal-oriented advocacy organizationParty affiliation: none
4298.json
barely-true
Says his hometown of Paint Creek, Texas, doesnt even have a ZIP code.
candidates-biography
rick-perry
Governor
Texas
republican
30
30
42
23
18
null
true
Subjects: candidates-biographySpeaker: rick-perrySpeaker Job Title: GovernorParty affiliation: republican
10632.json
true
Uber and other ride-share firms are not required to carry auto insurance under Georgia law.
government-regulation,states,transportation
rich-golick
State representative
Georgia
republican
0
0
0
0
0
an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story
false
Subjects: government-regulation,states,transportationSpeaker: rich-golickSpeaker Job Title: State representativeParty affiliation: republican