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Jim Jordan

Jim Jordan

Half-True

Average cost to keep dropping with each car sold

"Federal, state and local governments have subsidized the production of the Volt to the tune of estimates between $50,000 and $250,000 per vehicle sold."

Newt Gingrich

Newt Gingrich

Half-True

White House didn't confirm or deny

Says IBM leader told Obama that using IBM technology to cut fraud could "pay for" health care reform.

Sam Olens

Sam Olens

True

Snail mail will have to do

There are cities and counties in Georgia that don’t have websites, and where elected officials don’t have email addresses.

Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

True

Smile, you’re on candid webcam!

"Some criminals have learned how to spy on Americans, hacking into our home computers and looking out through the video camera attached to the screen."

Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

Mostly True

Foreign researchers also chipped in

"Anywhere in the world, when someone uses a mobile phone, e-mail, the Internet or GPS, they are enjoying the benefits of the American miracle."

Michael McAuliff

Michael McAuliff

Mostly True

Sure, if they were willing

"Tommy Thompson wanted to implant data chips in humans."

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg

Half-True

Sexting isn't a felony — but child pornography is

In Texas, "sexting is a felony sex offense for teenagers — that can mean up to 10 years in prison."

Barack Obama

Barack Obama

Mostly False

Some medical records, not all

"Veterans can now download their electronic medical records with a click of the mouse."

Paul Broun

Paul Broun

False

Were it not for the feds, you'd be reading this on paper

Says government is a barrier to innovation and development.

Lars Larson

Lars Larson

False

This claim is stuck in a dead spot

Says Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will "force you to stop using your cell phone" while driving.

Rick Perry

Rick Perry

Mostly False

Use a candle or the (efficient) bulb of your choice

Says Washington's reach extends to "even telling us what kind of light bulb we can use."

Joe Manchin

Joe Manchin

Half-True

Cherry-picking quotes for wacky effect

Says John Raese said he wants "1,000 laser systems put in the sky, and we need it right now."

Christine O'Donnell

Christine O'Donnell

Mostly False

Ad puts the full truth on hold

Delaware Democratic Senate candidate Chris Coons "thought that a 911 call should be taxed."

Florida Democratic Party

Florida Democratic Party

Mostly True

McCollum's million-dollar mug

"Last year, (Bill McCollum) spent more than $2.2 million dollars to produce and air campaign-style TV ads where you were featured in almost every frame."

Katrina vanden Heuvel

Katrina vanden Heuvel

True

The energy industry isn't putting big bucks into research

"At the moment, energy companies spend 0.25 percent on R&D."

Senior Citizens League

Senior Citizens League

Mostly False

Snooping will be harder than the group lets on

A "massive" federal computer network will make your medical records available to "millions of people" with a "complete lack of privacy and confidentiality," while doctors and hospitals who don't take part face "stiff penalties."

Chain e-mail

Chain e-mail

Half-True

He considered, but later changed his mind

"Barack Obama's nominee for 'regulatory czar' has advocated a 'Fairness Doctrine' for the Internet" that would require links to opposing opinions.

Douglas Holtz-Eakin

Douglas Holtz-Eakin

False

The wireless revolution would have come anyway

Holding up a BlackBerry, McCain campaign adviser says, "you’re looking at the miracle John McCain helped create."

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