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Wasserman Schultz Manufactures Jobs Figure
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz wrongly claimed that the U.S. has begun to add “millions of jobs in manufacturing.” About 800,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost during President Obama’s time in office, reaching a low of about 11.5 million in December 2009. Since then, about 303,000 manufacturing jobs have been created …
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We Repeat, Still a Christmas Tree
Q: Will the Obamas do away with the White House Christmas tree? A: No. This zombie rumor first appeared in 2009 and was proved false. It is still false today.
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This week, readers sent us comments about crime rates in Flint, Mich., and benefit cuts for seniors. In the FactCheck Mailbag, we feature some of the e-mail we receive. Readers can send comments to editor@factcheck.org. Letters may be edited for length.
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FactCheck Mailbag, Week of Oct. 11-17
This week, readers sent us comments about Herman Cain’s “9-9-9″ tax plan and deficit spending in the United States. In the FactCheck Mailbag, we feature some of the e-mail we receive. Readers can send comments to editor@factcheck.org. Letters may be edited for length.
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This week, readers chided us for not reviewing “all of the facts” about teachers’ tax burden and for using “questionable sources.” In the FactCheck Mailbag, we feature some of the e-mail we receive. Readers can send comments to editor@factcheck.org. Letters may be edited for length.
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This week, readers sent us comments about the special election for governor in West Virginia and a suggestion for a new FactCheck.org feature. In the FactCheck Mailbag, we feature some of the e-mail we receive. Readers can send comments to editor@factcheck.org. Letters may be edited for length.
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