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PolitiFact | On health care reform: What does the public want?
politifact.com — “Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus said during a recent visit to Richmond that two-thirds of Americans want the U.S. Supreme Court to block all or part of President Barack Obama’s health care reform law. As the high court ponders the constitutionality of a mandate in the law that would require Americans to have health insurance, we thought we’d review exactly what the polls are saying about the reforms. Priebus was referring to an ABC News/Washington Post national ” View full resource at politifact.com
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On health care reform: What does the public want? | PolitiFact | http://t.co/CKL3IPta
RT @Jacobr: RT @JessPKahn: Dem legislators say more than half of Texas births funded by #Medicaid http://t.co/unvY0XTz via @PolitiFactTexas
politifact.com — “RT @Jacobr: RT @JessPKahn: Dem legislators say more than half of Texas births funded by #Medicaid http://t.co/unvY0XTz via @PolitiFactTexas” View full resource at politifact.com
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RT @Jacobr: RT @JessPKahn: Dem legislators say more than half of Texas births funded by #Medicaid http://t.co/unvY0XTz via @PolitiFactTexas
PolitiFact | Barack Obama film says health care law aided 17 million kids with pre-existing conditions
politifact.com — “A new film from President Barack Obama's re-election campaign makes the case that his health care law has expanded coverage and stopped insurance companies from denying benefits to people because of previous illnesses. We’re checking several claims from the film, including this one, that "17 million kids can no longer be denied for a pre-existing condition." It’s true that the law prohibits excluding children with pre-existing conditions from private health insurance, e” View full resource at politifact.com
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via @politifact: Barack Obama film says health care law aided 17 million kids with pre-existing conditions http://t.co/wJOu2j7N
PolitiFact | HUD secretary says a homeless person costs taxpayers $40,000 a year http://t.co/yrNusknr
politifact.com — “PolitiFact | HUD secretary says a homeless person costs taxpayers $40,000 a year http://t.co/yrNusknr” View full resource at politifact.com
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PolitiFact | HUD secretary says a homeless person costs taxpayers $40,000 a year http://t.co/yrNusknr
PolitiFact | Mitch Daniels says Steve Jobs created more jobs than the stimulus
politifact.com — “Did Apple founder Steve Jobs do more to boost American employment than the $800 billion federal stimulus program? In the Republican response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address on Jan. 24, 2012, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said just that. "Contrary to the president's constant disparagement of people in business, it's one of the noblest of human pursuits. The late Steve Jobs -- what a fitting name he had -- created more of them than all those stimulus dollars ” View full resource at politifact.com
Most Recently Shared on January 28, 2012 at 10:00 pm By:
Jon Lebkowsky Patient Advocate and Health Social Media
Example of a party that assumes its base can't read or do math. http://t.co/t9wub4JT
PolitiFact | Newt Gingrich says that in New York City, starting janitor is paid twice as much as a starting teacher
politifact.com — “During a Republican presidential debate on Dec. 10, 2011, in Iowa, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., made a striking claim about how overpaid New York City school janitors are (or, perhaps, how underpaid teachers are). The remark came in the context of Gingrich’s suggestion that poor students should be given the opportunity to fill duties currently handled by school janitors, calling it a way to instill a work eithic while also saving money. "As to schools, I think every” View full resource at politifact.com
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And Truth-O-Meter says: FALSE! >> "Entry level janitor gets paid twice as much as an entry level teacher." http://t.co/p9AOKg3y
PolitiFact | Does Clinton save 200 animals by being vegan?
politifact.com — “People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals named former President Bill Clinton its "Man of the Year," saying "By choosing a plant-based diet, President Clinton has spared the lives of nearly 200 animals a year..." Did they say 200? Former President Bill Clinton was well known for his appetites while at the White House. The man jogged to McDonald’s for a Big Mac. His ability to pile a plate high with crispy pieces of fried chicken, ” View full resource at politifact.com
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Does Clinton save 200 animals by being vegan? http://t.co/eEaWOsJ
PolitiFact | Rick Perry says Texas added 21,000 doctors because of tort reform
politifact.com — “Ask any Republican candidate about reducing the cost of health care and part of the answer is likely to include rewriting the rules for medical malpractice. In 2003, Texas lawmakers passed a package of changes to malpractice law, plus the state added a few more through a referendum known as Proposition 12. These turned the state into a beacon of hope among tort reformers and Texas Gov. Rick Perry talks proudly of the good the changes have done. When he was asked about medical malpractice a” View full resource at politifact.com
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Fact Check: Rick Perry says Texas added 21,000 doctors because of tort reform (PolitiFact) http://t.co/HL3N1cE - BUSTED! #p2 #tcot
U.S. Rep. Ron Kind says that "thanks to #Medicare," 75% fewer seniors are in poverty, and most have health coverage http://t.co/Rvf9Mac
politifact.com — “U.S. Rep. Ron Kind says that "thanks to #Medicare," 75% fewer seniors are in poverty, and most have health coverage http://t.co/Rvf9Mac” View full resource at politifact.com
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U.S. Rep. Ron Kind says that "thanks to #Medicare," 75% fewer seniors are in poverty, and most have health coverage http://t.co/Rvf9Mac
PolitiFact | Tim Pawlenty says scientists are “in dispute” over whether being gay is a choice http://t.co/2af747R via @politifact
politifact.com — “PolitiFact | Tim Pawlenty says scientists are “in dispute” over whether being gay is a choice http://t.co/2af747R via @politifact” View full resource at politifact.com
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PolitiFact | Tim Pawlenty says scientists are “in dispute” over whether being gay is a choice http://t.co/2af747R via @politifact
PolitiFact | Barbara Boxer says Medicare overhead is far lower than private insurers' overhead
politifact.com — “Amid a fierce debate over the future of Medicare, Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., recently compared the administrative costs for the government-run program with the costs for private insurers. "There's a 1.5 percent to 2 percent overhead in Medicare," Boxer said during an interview with MSNBC’s Chris Matthews on May 24, 2011. "The insurance companies have a 20 percent to 30 percent overhead." The issue is timely because Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., has proposed reducing th” View full resource at politifact.com
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News: Barbara Boxer says #Medicare overhead is far lower than private insurers' overhead http://bit.ly/kshGD9 - #health
PolitiFact | Medicare statements
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RT @politifact: All's fair in love and #Medicare: Check out flurry of fact-checks on Medicare & Paul Ryan's plan: http://ow.ly/57V8E
PolitiFact Florida | Rep. Richard Corcoran says 90 percent of prenatal Down syndrome cases result in abortion
politifact.com — “The use of statistics dominated a daylong debate over six abortion bills in the Florida House of Representatives on April 27, 2011. The bills, which passed the House and are being heard in the Senate, include a broader ban on third-term abortions, tighter requirements for notifying parents when a minor seeks an abortion, and a mandate that women be offered an opportunity to view and hear a description of ultrasound images before receiving an abortion. Another bill seeks to amend the state Consti” View full resource at politifact.com
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#smartmothers Fl. Politician says 90% +Down Syndrome tests result in abortions; not true http://dld.bz/YqpM
PolitiFact | Fact-checking claims about Planned Parenthood
politifact.com — “Planned Parenthood, a group that gets federal money to provide health services, has been a focal point of the Washington debate for several months. Even though Planned Parenthood cannot use that money to provide abortions, Republicans passed an amendment in the House in February that would block all federal funding to the group. Republicans contend that any support for Planned Parenthood can provide indirect support for abortions. That amendment, which did not have sufficient support to pass the” View full resource at politifact.com
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PolitiFact | Fact-checking claims about Planned Parenthood: Planned Parenthood, a group that gets federal money ... http://bit.ly/hn57cD
PolitiFact Rhode Island | Rep. McNamara says 30 percent of Rhode Island youth, 22 percent of adults, are obese.
politifact.com — “Obesity is a heavy topic. Too many extra pounds add to our risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, sleep disturbances and a host of other problems. Research shows that, as a nation, we are getting fatter. That's more than a problem just for people who are overweight. When obesity levels rise and the population becomes less healthy, it drives up health costs, which affect all of us. But is it really true that more than 1 in 5 Rhode Islanders and nearly one-third of our teens and preteens are” View full resource at politifact.com
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Rep. McNamara says 30 percent of Rhode Island youth, 22 percent of adults, are obese. http://bit.ly/hJdqJb
