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No, the losing party doesn’t pay for the California recall election – taxpayers do

Elections

No, the losing party doesn’t pay for the California recall election – taxpayers do

Elections

There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in California’s recall election

Republican Larry Elder promoted a petition claiming there was voter fraud. The claims have not been substantiated and Elder said he accepts the election results.
Coronavirus

Fact-check: Video claiming to show Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez telling people to alter death certificates is misleading

A clip of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaking about FEMA funds for COVID-19 victims’ funeral expenses has gone viral, but it’s been edited and taken out of context.
Vaccine

Yes, Comirnaty and the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are the same

FDA-approved Comirnaty has the same formulation as the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that was previously authorized for emergency use in the U.S.
Coronavirus

Fact-checking a video claiming to show Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez telling people to alter death certificates

A clip of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaking about FEMA funds for COVID-19 victims’ funeral expenses has gone viral, but it’s been edited and taken out of context.
VERIFY

FDA-approved Comirnaty has the same formulation as the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that was previously authorized for emergency use in the U.S.

The name Comirnaty is a combination of the terms COVID-19, mRNA, community, and immunity, to highlight the first authorization of a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine.
Vaccine

No, you can't sue Pfizer or another manufacturer if you get a COVID-19 vaccine injury, but you can file for compensation

A person who experiences a serious injury after getting a COVID-19 vaccine could receive benefits under the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program.
Sports

Yes, some NFL teams have COVID-19 vaccination policies for fans

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell expects all stadiums to have full capacity this upcoming season.
Education

Yes, the Biden administration has eliminated more than $9B in student debt but that’s less than 1% of total student debt

President Biden’s Department of Education has focused on “discharging” student loans for borrowers affected by permanent disability or school closures.
Coronavirus

No, the mu variant is not the dominant COVID-19 strain in the US

The mu variant accounts for less than 1% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. The delta variant is still the dominant strain in the country, health officials say.
Coronavirus

The mu variant accounts for less than 1% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S.

The mu variant is not the dominant COVID-19 strain in the U.S.
Coronavirus

Yes, there are treatments for children with COVID-19

Most children with COVID-19 don’t have severe symptoms that require hospital-administered treatments. For those that do, there are a few treatments.

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WQAD.com

No, the losing party doesn’t pay for the California recall election – taxpayers do

There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud in California’s recall election

Fact-check: Video claiming to show Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez telling people to alter death certificates is misleading

Yes, Comirnaty and the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are the same

Fact-checking a video claiming to show Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez telling people to alter death certificates

FDA-approved Comirnaty has the same formulation as the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that was previously authorized for emergency use in the U.S.

No, you can't sue Pfizer or another manufacturer if you get a COVID-19 vaccine injury, but you can file for compensation

Yes, some NFL teams have COVID-19 vaccination policies for fans

Yes, the Biden administration has eliminated more than $9B in student debt but that’s less than 1% of total student debt

No, the mu variant is not the dominant COVID-19 strain in the US

The mu variant accounts for less than 1% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S.

Yes, there are treatments for children with COVID-19

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