Steve ContornoPolitiFact Staff Writer
Steve Contorno is a staff writer for PolitiFact.
The latest Truth-O-Meter items from Steve Contorno
Says the Koch brothers want to "protect tax cuts for companies that ship our jobs overseas."
"When people enter the service, there’s not a mental health evaluation."
"EPA officials have commended (Koch Industries) for our ‘commitment to a cleaner environment’ and called us ‘a model for other companies.’ "
Says the estate tax is a threat to family farms.
"No one" claims the report vindicating New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in the bridge scandal is "conclusive."
Says Sen. Mitch McConnell is "the No. 1 recipient of contributions from lobbyists this cycle."
"Obamacare will drive 2.5 million Americans out of the workforce."
"Every 20 seconds, a child dies because they lack access to clean water and sanitation."
The United States stopped plans to build a missile defense shield in Eastern Europe "as a gift to Russia."
Recent stories from Steve Contorno
Are ads from Koch brothers-supported group accurate?We’ve been fact-checking Americans for Prosperity since 2010 and given the recent publicity thought it was time to review the record.
Michael McCaul correct on military not screening recruits for mental healthMichael McCaul said on Fox News Sunday the military doesn’t screen recruits for mental health. That holds up, PunditFact found.
Fact-checking the April 6 news showsA pair of politicians debated gun policies on military bases in the wake of the second Fort Hood shooting, while a conservative pundit wanted to talk Obamacare poll numbers.
Fact-checking claims about the Fort Hood shooting, Obamacare on the Sunday news showsTim Kaine and Michael McCaul debated gun policies on military bases in the wake of the second Fort Hood shooting, while conservative pundit Liz Cheney wanted to talk Obamacare poll numbers.
PolitiFact's Top 5 fact-checks for MarchOur most popular checks were about presidential power, presidential vacations, the health care law and dinosaurs.
PunditFact fact-checks the March 30 news showsPunditFact checked claims about the U.S. manufacturing industry and a report about the New Jersey bridge scandal.
Fact-checking the March 30 Sunday showsRudy Giuliani appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" to defend New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
Highlights from the week in fact-checking, March 28We fact-checked claims on education and health care this week.
Rick Scott ad attacks Charlie Crist on ObamacareLet’s Get to Work’s TV ad says health law has led to 300,000 canceled plans and will drive 2.5 million Americans out of work. Those claims are exaggerated.
PunditFact fact-checks the March 23 news showsMitt Romney returned to the Sunday stage to talk about the United States' relationship with Russia.
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