Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney misstates the role of the Independent Payment Advisory Board created under the Affordable Care Act.
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Overstating Effects: Romney on Loss of Health Insurance
Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney exaggerates the number of Americans who are likely to lose employer-sponsored health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
Read MoreOverstating Effects: Ryan on ‘Taxpayer Funding of Abortion’
In a claim about funding for abortion, Rep. Paul Ryan (R) overstates the effects of the Affordable Care Act.
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When Rep. Paul Ryan (R., Wis.) uses the word “raid” to describe the reduction of future spending for Medicare under the Affordable Care Act, he is using loaded language to imply the action is questionable.
Read MoreOverstating Effects: Ryan on the Affordable Care Act’s Effect on Hospitals
Rep. Paul Ryan (R) exaggerates the effect of the Affordable Care Act on hospitals and nursing homes.
Read MoreOverstating Effects: Johnson on Affordable Care Act Taxes
Sen. Ron Johnson (R., Wis.) overstates effects about the Affordable Care Act causing middle-income tax increases, as only a small percent of middle-income tax payers will see a noticeable tax increase.
Read MoreUnderstating Effects: Wasserman Schultz on $1 Trillion in Taxes
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D., Fla.) underplays the cost of the Affordable Care Act to taxpayers.
Read MoreOverstating Problem: Rangel on Assault Weapons
Rep. Charles Rangel (D., N.Y.) uses inaccurately high numbers to advance his position on gun legislation.
Read MoreOverstating Effects: Bachmann on Affordable Care Act ‘Literally Kills’
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R., Minn.) exaggerates the consequences of the Affordable Care Act.
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