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Carolyn Tomei

Carolyn Tomei

Mostly True

'Unintended' doesn't necessarily mean 'unwanted'

Says, "In Oregon in 2010, 49 percent of all pregnancies were unintended."

Family Forward Oregon

Family Forward Oregon

Mostly True

Number fluctuates, but yes, even North Korea requires paid leave

Says paid family leave is "a program that is standard in all but five nations around the world."

Diane McKeel

Diane McKeel

Half-True

Some studies back this up, for juveniles only

Says "Studies show the average age of entry into prostitution is 12 to 14 years old."

Rod Monroe

Rod Monroe

False

There's no source to back the claim

Says "the No. 2 cause of death in the U.S. (for) women under 50 is being killed by their spouse or domestic partner."

Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Mostly True

Children are abused in good times, too.

Says with the ongoing economic downturn, child abuse is on the rise.

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