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Search results for "Rep. Rob Bresnahan R-PA sold stock in several Medicaid providers before voting for cuts"

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Fact-checks (22182)

Bob Casey stated on July 05, 2017 in a tweet:
The GOP health care proposal would slash more than $135 million in federal funding available to PA schools.
By Anna Orso• July 11, 2017
Donald Trump stated on October 12, 2018 in a rally in Lebanon, Ohio:
Says a recent opioid bill that reached his desk had "very little Democrat support."
By Louis Jacobson• October 24, 2018
Mitt Romney stated on August 12, 2012 in an interview on "60 Minutes":
Says Barack Obama "robbed Medicare (of) $716 billion to pay for ... Obamacare."
By Angie Drobnic Holan• August 15, 2012
Scott DesJarlais stated on April 24, 2012 in a blog post on his website.:
"The United States already has the highest corporate tax rate in the world."
By Michael Collins• May 4, 2012
Tom Ganley stated on August 18, 2010 in an interview with The Plain Dealer:
On the success of "Cash for Clunkers"
By Sabrina Eaton• September 24, 2010
Francesca Hong stated on October 25, 2023 in X, formerly Twitter:
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson "opposes Social Security benefits."
By Sophia Voight• November 17, 2023
Alison Lundergan Grimes stated on July 10, 2014 in a campaign ad:
Says Mitch McConnell voted to raise Medicare costs for a current Kentucky senior by $6,000.
By Steve Contorno• July 10, 2014
House Majority PAC stated on October 26, 2018 in a TV ad:
Says Ohio U.S. Rep. Steve Chabot "voted to cut health care for kids, affecting up to half the families at Cincinnati’s own Children’s Hospital."
By Samantha Putterman• November 5, 2018
Mike Huckabee stated on August 06, 2015 in the first Republican debate:
"$700 billion was robbed (from Medicare) to pay for Obamacare."
By Linda Qiu• August 7, 2015
Rob Portman stated on July 17, 2013 in a news release:
Says the State Department spent $630,000 to get 2 million Facebook "Likes."
By Tom Feran• August 1, 2013
Bill Nelson stated on October 17, 2012 in the Florida U.S. Senate debate:
Says Connie Mack voted to redefine "rape" as "forcible rape."
By Jon Greenberg• October 19, 2012
Charles Bass stated on August 27, 2012 in an August 27, 2012 advertisement, “Not Working,” aired in and around New Hampshire.”:
Ann Kuster "supports the government takeover of healthcare, which robs Medicare of over $700 billion."
By Jake Berry• September 12, 2012
Marsha Blackburn stated on December 16, 2011 in appearance on Fox Business Channel’s “Varney & Co.”:
New energy standards will take away "our freedom of choice and selection in the light bulbs we have in our homes."
By Bartholomew Sullivan• January 13, 2012
Lee Fisher stated on July 12, 2010 in a campaign statement:
Rob Portman’s "plan to tax, slash and privatize" Social Security "would devastate Ohioans."
By Stephen Koff• July 28, 2010
Crossroads GPS stated on September 20, 2010 in a campaign commercial:
Says Joe Sestak "voted to gut Medicare ... reducing benefits for 854,489 seniors" and jeopardizing "access to care for millions."
By Louis Jacobson• September 28, 2010
Rob Woodall stated on January 25, 2013 in a meeting:
"Forty-seven percent of (members of Congress) are millionaires."
By Eric Stirgus• February 4, 2013
Nick LaLota stated on March 04, 2025 in a video message to constituents:
“On Feb. 25, I voted yes on a budget resolution that protects Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid while cutting some spending elsewhere."
By Julie Appleby• March 25, 2025
Shelly Moore stated on July 08, 2011 in a campaign flier:
Says state Sen. Sheila Harsdorf wants to "eliminate Medicare" as we know it.
By Dave Umhoefer• July 14, 2011
Ron Wyden stated on March 29, 2018 in a tweet:
"Republicans in Congress are plotting to take away Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security."
By Louis Jacobson• April 5, 2018
Kellyanne Conway stated on June 25, 2017 in an interview on ABC's "This Week with George Stephanopoulos":
There "are not cuts to Medicaid" in the GOP health care proposals.  
By Jon Greenberg• June 26, 2017

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By Tom Feran• November 22, 2011

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Democrats persist with false Medicare claim

By Warren Fiske• August 9, 2011

The Voter Guide: Seven key distortions of the campaign

By Angie Drobnic Holan• October 28, 2010

Tracking the top 2013 legislative issues

By Katie Sanders• March 1, 2013

Can House Republicans cut $880 billion without slashing Medicaid? It’s likely impossible.

By Madison Czopek, Amy Sherman• March 11, 2025

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By Grace Abels• June 2, 2025

Greatest hits of Florida's U.S. Senate race

By Katie Sanders• November 5, 2012

For Ohio candidates, truth can often be pretty tricky

By Robert Higgs• November 1, 2010

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