Harry Reid's file:
Reid

Democrat from Nevada

Harry Reid is the Majority Leader in the U.S. Senate.

Recent statements involving Harry Reid

"In the last two years, we have reduced the deficit by $2.5 trillion."

Says Mitt Romney did not pay taxes for 10 years.

Says U.S. Senate Democrats "have gone without any budget at all" for more than 1,000 days.

With recent growth "it is very clear that private-sector jobs have been doing fine."

"President Obama has declared disasters in 48 of 50 states this year."

Recent stories featuring Harry Reid

Storm, mitigation claims checked by Truth-O-Meters:

A look back at claims about Tropical Storm Irene, role of FEMA funding after natural disasters

Mailbag: Party conventions edition:

As we kicked into high gear for the party conventions, our readers were right there with us, challenging and cheering our work.

Do dog catchers have to release their tax returns?:

Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid said Mitt Romney "couldn’t be confirmed as a dog catcher" because he has refused to release multiple years of tax returns. Our colleagues at PolitiFact.com checked the requirements for dog catchers and others in government.

Fact-checking the Republican debate in Nevada:

Herman Cain's 9-9-9 tax plan was under attack early from the GOP field. Later Mitt Romney and Rick Perry collided over immigration.

Fact-checking claims on jobs from across the nation:

On the heels of a better-than-expected jobs report, we take a look at recent jobs-related fact-checks in PolitiFact and its state affiliates -- and find many of the claims wanting.
 

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