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Instagram posts stated on March 17, 2020 in social media posts:

“While all COVID-19 news has been going on, the U.S. Government has been sneakily trying to remove end-to-end encryption” which means “the government will be able to see all of your messages and listen to all of your calls.”

By Patrick Orsagos• April 9, 2020

Alcee Hastings stated on May 29, 2012 in a press conference:

Florida election officials’ requests to some residents to submit proof of citizenship is a "backdoor poll tax."

By Amy Sherman• June 7, 2012

Donald Trump stated on November 10, 2015 in the fourth GOP primary debate.:

The Trans-Pacific Partnership "was designed for China to come in, as they always do, through the back door and totally take advantage of everyone."

By Clayton Youngman• November 12, 2015

Abigail Spanberger stated on September 02, 2022 in a tweet.:

“I don’t accept a dime of corporate money.”

By Warren Fiske• September 14, 2022

Slice & Pint brewpub stated on September 24, 2015 in the fall menu:

Brewpubs can't sell growlers of their beer to customers.

By April Hunt• October 23, 2015

Edward Snowden stated on April 05, 2015 in an interview on "Last Week Tonight":

"Wholly domestic communication between you and your wife can go to New York to London and back and get caught up in the (NSA) database."

By Katie Sanders• April 9, 2015

Angela Bean stated on June 01, 2013 in a newspaper article:

A data system that goes along with Common Core is designed to collect up to 400 data points on each child, which can include personally identifiable data.

By Janel Davis• June 17, 2013

American Civil Liberties Union stated on August 26, 2012 in Newsletter:

Voter identification laws make it complicated and expensive to get an ID, essentially instituting a modern-day poll tax.

By Janel Davis• September 12, 2012

John Boehner stated on January 26, 2009 in a news release:

"The (economic stimulus) legislation could open billions of taxpayer dollars to left-wing groups like the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN)."

By Robert Farley• February 2, 2009

Abigail Spanberger stated on August 04, 2020 in a TV ad.:

“When I ran for Congress, I promised to refuse money from corporate PACs. I’ve kept that promise.”

By Warren Fiske• August 19, 2020

Tim Ryan stated on June 15, 2022 in an ad:

J.D. Vance "wants to defund law enforcement."

By Tom Kertscher• June 30, 2022

Fact Check Florida stated on October 11, 2013 in a flier:

A $10 million fire fee proposal in St. Petersburg was "inspired" by Gov. Rick Scott.

By Katie Sanders• October 14, 2013

Stephen Kretzmann stated on August 17, 2010 in a website:

Georgia's U.S. senators voted for legislation that would "gut clean air protections and increase oil dependence."

By Eric Stirgus• September 7, 2010

Florida News Flash stated on March 29, 2015 in a website headline:

"Suntrust Bank cancels account because company sells guns."

By Joshua Gillin• April 8, 2015

John Boehner stated on July 13, 2010 in a news release:

"The Department of Health and Human Services is providing $160 million to the state of Pennsylvania to set up a new high-risk insurance pool program that would cover any abortion legal in the state."

By Sabrina Eaton• July 23, 2010

George LeMieux stated on August 01, 2011 in a Web post Aug. 1, 2011:

Says Adam Hasner’s record includes "requesting over $92.2 million in earmarks."

By Becky Bowers• August 8, 2011

Consumers for Smart Solar stated on October 19, 2016 in a web ad:

"Amendment 1 protects Florida seniors from scams and rip-offs."

By Joshua Gillin• November 3, 2016

Chain email stated on April 03, 2014 in a chain email:

Because the EPA closed a lead smelter in Missouri, "all lead for bullets will have to come from overseas!"

By Amy Sherman• April 25, 2014

Lamar Smith stated on July 12, 2011 in a legislative proposal.:

On applying prosecutorial discretion to immigration cases.

By W. Gardner Selby• August 7, 2011

Ron DeSantis stated on June 30, 2022 in a press release:

The Civics Secures Democracy Act “would allow the Biden administration to buy off states with $6 billion” if they adopt critical race theory.

By Yacob Reyes• July 8, 2022

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