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Cheri Beasley stated on August 02, 2022 in a campaign ad:

“Sixty-four members of Congress — Republicans and Democrats — have broken a law to stop insider stock trading, yet Washington refuses to do anything about it.”

By Paul Specht• September 1, 2022

Paul Broun stated on September 15, 2011 in a tweet:

Stimulus money funded a government board that made recommendations that would cost 378,000 jobs and $28.3 billion in sales.

By Willoughby Mariano• September 27, 2011

Chain email stated on November 27, 2012 in a chain email.:

Says the Obama administration plans to ban all weapons for U.S. citizens through international treaties.

By W. Gardner Selby• December 11, 2012

Deborah Ross stated on October 13, 2016 in a debate:

Says Richard Burr "was one of only three senators who voted against a ban on insider trading for members of Congress. And he called that vote brave."

By Will Doran• November 5, 2016

Robert Hurt stated on March 25, 2011 in a newsletter.:

A cap-and-trade bill would "destroy over 50,000 jobs in Virginia."

By Jacob Geiger• April 12, 2011

Instagram posts stated on October 25, 2022 in an Instagram post:

Proposed Senate bill would give FDA power to approve dietary supplements and “ban herbs.”

By Jeff Cercone• October 27, 2022

Josh Mandel stated on March 29, 2012 in a news release:

Sherrod Brown opposed blocking a new EPA emissions rule, "despite acknowledging that the EPA's cap-and-trade regulations are ‘burdensome’ and could harm economic growth in Ohio."

By Stephen Koff• April 5, 2012

Ashley Hinson stated on March 06, 2022 in a tweet:

California has instituted a "bacon ban."

By Kelsey Harrell• March 11, 2022

Roger Williams stated on October 28, 2021 in in a speech:

"U.S. households are on track to spend $19 billion more on energy by 2030."

By Nusaiba Mizan• November 30, 2021

Rick Scott stated on March 18, 2011 in his weekly radio address.:

"According to 2009 estimates, an agreement with Panama could result in almost 1,900 Florida jobs in the first year – and about 15,000 jobs after five years."

By Aaron Sharockman• March 21, 2011

Threads posts stated on November 19, 2024 in a Threads post:

“The U.S Senate accidentally passed a bill banning Trump from becoming President, and Biden is planning to sign it.”

By Jeff Cercone• November 20, 2024

Kasim Reed stated on September 16, 2016 in a White House press conference:

"If you look at any real analysis," the Trans-Pacific Partnership is "going to generate better-paying jobs that are more stable."

By PolitiFact Staff • September 30, 2016

Facebook posts stated on April 02, 2020 in a Facebook post:

Says Nancy Pelosi “made millions in coronavirus insider trading.”

By Tom Kertscher• June 30, 2020

Luis Garcia stated on February 15, 2012 in a campaign press release:

Says David Rivera "allowed House Republican leaders to strip key provisions from the STOCK Act" that would crack down on insider trading by members of Congress.

By Amy Sherman• March 16, 2012

EnergyCitizens.org stated on October 04, 2009 in an ad in the Washington Post:

The cap-and-trade bill will mean "2 million jobs lost."

By Catharine Richert• October 5, 2009

Patricia Pike stated on April 11, 2019 in a legislative debate:

"Over 30 states passed the legislation to ban powdered alcohol," and Missouri is not one of them

By Gaëlle Fournier• May 10, 2019

Bernie Sanders stated on March 15, 2016 in a political ad for Bernie 2016:

"The Trans-Pacific trade deal could cost America 448,000 more jobs."

By Nadia Pflaum• March 24, 2016

Rob Portman stated on September 07, 2011 in a news conference:

"In the month of July alone, EU exports to South Korea increased by over 36 percent. A lot of that is our market share. Those are our farmers and our service providers who are suffering."

By Sabrina Eaton• September 21, 2011

Ron Johnson stated on March 26, 2013 in a constituent email:

A recent study of a proposed cap-and-trade policy’s effect on Wisconsin consumers showed it could "raise gasoline prices by 141 percent and electricity rates by 171 percent" by 2030.

By Dave Umhoefer• April 28, 2013

Elissa Slotkin stated on August 09, 2024 in Meta ad:

Mike Rogers “left Michigan to trade on his D.C. connections, helping Chinese tech companies get access to the U.S.”

By Caleb McCullough• August 23, 2024

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