Sen. Rand Paul was wrong when he said that 60 percent of law students and 55 percent of medical students are women, and he repeated a myth that “nine out of 10 businesses fail.”
Paul’s ‘Head-Scratching’ Stats
Stories by Eugene Kiely
Former Director, FactCheck.org
IRS, Benghazi and Accountability
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani praised New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie for holding “people accountable who were responsible” for the “stupid” bridge lane closings — adding that’s something President Barack Obama “failed to do with Benghazi” and “failed to do with the IRS.”
Jan. 17: Obama’s Numbers
Senate Majority PAC Not Telling Whole Story
A Democratic ad says former Sen. Scott Brown “delivered” for “big banks” in the Senate, citing two legislative changes he sought that benefited the industry. But the ad lacks important context.
Medicaid Estate Recovery Program
Q: Does the Affordable Care Act allow states to confiscate the estates of seniors on Medicaid when they die?
A: No, but a 1993 federal law requires states to recover Medicaid costs for long-term care from the estates of deceased Medicaid beneficiaries over the age of 55.
Jan. 10: Medicaid, HealthCare.gov, Poverty
Our Year-End Appeal
We want to take this time to thank you for your support throughout the year and ask that you consider keeping us in mind for your year-end giving.
No ‘Back Door’ Gun Control
Q: Did “Obama and the EPA” shut down the nation’s last lead smelting plant as part of a “back door gun control” plan to reduce the supply of ammunition?
A: No. The plant closing on Dec. 31 is in response to EPA rules adopted before President Obama took office, and ammunition manufacturers say it will not affect supply.