Our sister site, FlackCheck.org, sifts through some claims and counterclaims about the proposed Keystone XL pipeline and presents the facts.
FlackCheck.org Video: Keystone XL Pipeline
Stories by Eugene Kiely
Former Director, FactCheck.org
Bogus Attack in Coal Mine Country
A TV ad in West Virginia’s 3rd District falsely claims that Republican Evan Jenkins “vowed to repeal black lung benefits.” Jenkins vowed to repeal the Affordable Care Act, not end black lung benefits.
March 14: Keystone XL Pipeline
Misleading Abortion Attack in Michigan
A TV ad in a Michigan primary says Republican Rep. Justin Amash “voted to allow gender-selection abortions.” But the ad ignores Amash’s anti-abortion position and his reasons for voting against this particular bill.
FactChecking Sarah Palin at CPAC
Sarah Palin told her fellow conservatives at CPAC that “there are more uninsured today than when Obama began all of this,” referring to the Affordable Care Act. But there is no evidence of that.
March 7: AFP, Abortion, Jobs
Feb. 28: Carbon Tax, SEIU, American Action Network
Feb. 14: League of Conservation Voters, AFSCME, ACA
Distortions in Mississippi GOP Primary
A super PAC supporting Mississippi Sen. Thad Cochran is trying to turn the tables on his tea-party-backed challenger in the GOP primary.
Independence USA
A left-leaning super PAC founded and financed by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.