Two senators on opposite sides of the Keystone XL pipeline debate are selectively spinning the facts to make their case.
Competing Keystone Claims
Stories by Eugene Kiely
Director, FactCheck.org
Jan. 9: Obama’s Numbers
Return of the False Tax Claims
Every once in a while bogus emails get revised, recycled – and widely recirculated. That is happening now with a viral email that purports to list income tax increases that take effect this year.
Cummings Misuses Police Shooting Stat
Rep. Elijah Cummings got his facts wrong when he said “96 percent” of fatal police shootings were “white officers killing African Americans.” His office told us he misspoke.
Dec. 19: Gitmo Detainees, Cuba & Terrorism
Is Cuba a ‘Leading’ Sponsor of Terrorism?
Sen. Ted Cruz condemned President Obama’s announcement that he would normalize relations with Cuba, calling the communist country “a leading state sponsor of terrorism.” That’s a stretch, to say the least.
Cheney’s Tortured Facts
The former vice president offers misleading spin in defending CIA interrogation tactics.
Dec. 12: Climate Change, Dropout Rate, Immigration
The Santorum File
Rick Santorum has announced he will run again for president in 2016. This is our report on some of the false or misleading remarks he has made over the years.
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