The latest statements we've reviewed for PolitiFact Virginia
"The Agriculture Department estimates that roughly 42 percent of the corn crop will be used to make ethanol -- more than the amount of corn used to feed livestock and poultry in the United States."
Bill Clinton presided over "the biggest expansion of the American economy since World War II."
"Virginia papers called (Scott) Rigell’s campaign ‘Mostly False.’"
"The poverty rate amongst women is the worst it’s been in 17 years and the extreme poverty rate is the worst it’s ever been."
"The tax burden on Virginia families was lower under Tim Kaine than under George Allen."
"Repealing and replacing Obamacare – that’s going to save $1 trillion over a 10-year period."
Eric Cantor "took $5 million from Sheldon Adelson," a Las Vegas casino owner.
Says Eric Cantor voted to assure Congress would be paid if the government shut down and against guaranteeing troops would be paid.
George Allen "voted to end Pell Grants for 84,000 students."
"Tim Kaine doubled down in his support of devastating defense cuts, saying the ‘the deal was the right thing to do.’"
Wayne Powell has a "stated position of having no objection to taking `In God We Trust" off of U.S. currency."
The GOP platform that seeks further limits on abortion and is silent on an exception for rape "has been there for more than 30 years."
"When Tim Kaine was governor, spending soared, blowing holes in the budget every year."
"This year, Eric Cantor has received more money from oil companies than any other member of Congress."
The Obama administration is "unwinding our nation’s welfare-to-work requirements."
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