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Taxes
No, you won’t receive the increased child tax credit this year
Taxes
No, families can’t receive the increased child tax credit in 2023
The expanded child tax credit included in the American Rescue Plan is no longer in effect. Here’s what that means for families’ tax returns in 2023.
Economy
What it means for the U.S. to hit the debt ceiling: 5 Fast Facts
Several readers have asked about the debt ceiling and what could happen if Congress doesn’t raise it in time. We VERIFY answers to 5 key questions.
Money
No, the last time the debt ceiling was raised wasn't during the Obama presidency
Several readers have asked about the debt ceiling and what could happen if Congress doesn’t raise it in time. We VERIFY answers to 5 key questions.
Food
There is not a KitchenAid mixer attachment recall due to lead
There isn’t a recall on any KitchenAid mixer attachments due to lead contamination after Lead Safe Mama claimed its cast aluminum parts contain high amounts of lead.
Gas Prices
Average gas price in the UK is over $7 per gallon, not cheaper than US
A viral photo claiming to show gas prices in the United Kingdom is misleading. Gas is actually closer to $7 per gallon in the UK.
Food
Bill to reduce which foods are eligible for SNAP would only affect Iowa
Iowa Republicans introduced a bill that would make staples like fresh meat ineligible for SNAP benefits. But the proposal would not affect other states.
Food
Iowa GOP proposed cuts to SNAP-eligible foods; no federal bill
Iowa Republicans introduced a bill that would make staples like fresh meat ineligible for SNAP benefits. But the proposal would not affect other states.
Taxes
Yes, House Republicans introduced a bill to create national sales tax, eliminate the need for the IRS
The FairTax Act, introduced by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), would repeal all federal taxes, including income tax, and replace it with a national sales tax.
Taxes
Yes, there is a proposed bill to institute a national sales tax
The FairTax Act proposes a national sales tax that would eliminate the need for IRS agents, GOP members say.
National
Yes, vice presidents can declassify documents
Several VERIFY readers asked if a vice president can declassify documents. They can – here’s why.
Government
Yes, vice presidents have the authority to declassify documents
Several VERIFY readers asked if a vice president can declassify documents. They can – here’s why.
Taxes
No, families can’t receive the increased child tax credit in 2023
The expanded child tax credit included in the American Rescue Plan is no longer in effect. Here’s what that means for families’ tax returns in 2023.
Economy
What it means for the U.S. to hit the debt ceiling: 5 Fast Facts
Several readers have asked about the debt ceiling and what could happen if Congress doesn’t raise it in time. We VERIFY answers to 5 key questions.
Money
No, the last time the debt ceiling was raised wasn't during the Obama presidency
Several readers have asked about the debt ceiling and what could happen if Congress doesn’t raise it in time. We VERIFY answers to 5 key questions.
Food
There is not a KitchenAid mixer attachment recall due to lead
There isn’t a recall on any KitchenAid mixer attachments due to lead contamination after Lead Safe Mama claimed its cast aluminum parts contain high amounts of lead.
Gas Prices
Average gas price in the UK is over $7 per gallon, not cheaper than US
A viral photo claiming to show gas prices in the United Kingdom is misleading. Gas is actually closer to $7 per gallon in the UK.
Food
Bill to reduce which foods are eligible for SNAP would only affect Iowa
Iowa Republicans introduced a bill that would make staples like fresh meat ineligible for SNAP benefits. But the proposal would not affect other states.
Food
Iowa GOP proposed cuts to SNAP-eligible foods; no federal bill
Iowa Republicans introduced a bill that would make staples like fresh meat ineligible for SNAP benefits. But the proposal would not affect other states.
Taxes
Yes, House Republicans introduced a bill to create national sales tax, eliminate the need for the IRS
The FairTax Act, introduced by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), would repeal all federal taxes, including income tax, and replace it with a national sales tax.
Taxes
Yes, there is a proposed bill to institute a national sales tax
The FairTax Act proposes a national sales tax that would eliminate the need for IRS agents, GOP members say.
National
Yes, vice presidents can declassify documents
Several VERIFY readers asked if a vice president can declassify documents. They can – here’s why.
Government
Yes, vice presidents have the authority to declassify documents
Several VERIFY readers asked if a vice president can declassify documents. They can – here’s why.
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