copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: C-sections are coded as abortions in hospitals. (Threads post, 2024-06-27)
Evidence (2024-04-17): As the threat of criminal prosecution looms over doctors and hospitals in the 15 states where abortion is illegal, medical professionals, erring on the side of extreme caution because of vaguely worded laws and few meaningful exceptions, are resisting abortion care, even in life-threatening circumstances. Fear of lawsuits, loss of medical licenses, hefty fines, and considerable jail time have driven doctors to jeopardize patient care, either by delaying or denying pregnancy termination. And as we now know, this also has meant performing medical procedures that imperil patients, including substituting C-sections for abortion care, an emerging pattern researchers and abortion providers say will only increase over time. [...] The decision to perform a C-section in lieu of abortion care is one that anti-abortion advocates not only applaud but explicitly recommend. For instance, the Charlotte Lozier Institute, a large and influential anti-abortion group, writes that "cesarean section may be a more appropriate method of separation" than abortion, because it "shows greater respect for the human dignity of the fetus, even if she is too young or sick to survive." The American Association of Pro-Life OBGYNs, the largest organization of its kind in the world, recommend cesarean section – which they define as "morally good" as it "does not dismember" the fetus. "Many physicians are repelled by the idea of performing a cesarean section in order to avoid dismembering the fetus. However, it is AAPLOG’s position that classical cesarean delivery should not cause more repulsion than dismemberment or disarticulation of a living human fetus," they write in their ethical guidelines, nonetheless.
Claim: C-sections are coded as abortions in hospitals. (Threads post, 2024-06-27)
Evidence (2021-12-02): (C) the woman consented to the abortion if the woman has had the disabilities of minority removed and is authorized under law to have the abortion without the written consent required by Section 164.052(a)(19), Occupations Code, or without judicial authorization under Section 33.003 or 33.004, Family Code; or (D) the physician concluded and documented in writing in the woman's medical record that on the basis of the physician's good faith clinical judgment: [...] (c) Any information released by the commission may not identify by any means the county in which a minor obtained judicial authorization for an abortion under Chapter 33, Family Code. [...] (2) the woman is a minor and obtaining an abortion in accordance with judicial bypass procedures under Chapter 33, Family Code; or (3) the fetus has an irreversible medical condition or abnormality, as previously identified by reliable diagnostic procedures and documented in the woman's medical file.
Claim: C-sections are coded as abortions in hospitals. (Threads post, 2024-06-27)
Evidence (2022-12-13): Abortion codes (for exclusion)
Claim: C-sections are coded as abortions in hospitals. (Threads post, 2024-06-27)
Evidence (2024-03-19): Describing one of these cases, Dr. Michele Heisler with Physicians for Human Rights explained that the C-section was done "to preserve the appearance of not doing an abortion." [...] A C-section is major abdominal surgery. NPR consulted three OB-GYNs who were not interviewed for the report, all of whom said a C-section in a case like this is not standard care. Compared to an abortion procedure or an induction, it carries far greater risks for increased hemorrhaging, compromised future fertility, and other complications. [...] Another physician in the report couldn't get their colleagues to agree to an abortion for a patient with a history of multiple C-sections, hemorrhaging and infections in past pregnancies.
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2024-02-13): U.S. Census Bureau and the Federal Reserve Board datasets found record levels of Black business ownership in 2021 and 2022, the most recent year available. Independent analyses show some of President Joe Biden’s policies laid the groundwork for the increases.
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2024-01-26): Black businesses do not lack for quality or service compared to their white-owned counterparts. What Black businesses lack is investment, which is reflected in their size and revenue. According to our analysis, roughly 96% of Black-owned businesses are sole proprietorships (unincorporated businesses owned and operated by one individual) compared to 79.9% of non-Black-owned businesses. Employer businesses (firms with more than one employee) are much more likely to participate in multifaceted infrastructure projects like those proposed in the Biden plan. Sole proprietorships need significant investment and growth before they can do the same. [...] For Black businesses to truly benefit from the Biden infrastructure plan, its investments must reach the sectors and places where those businesses operate. [...] President Biden’s jobs plan intends to "reconnect neighborhoods cut off by historic investments" and "redress historic inequities." It can do this by building capacity in Black businesses and Black communities. By investing in the development of Black firms and employing them in infrastructure projects, the plan will enable the Black community to participate in its own recovery. Growing Black sole proprietorships and converting them to employer businesses is a key first step before this vision can be realized.
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2024-06-25): Particularly for such metrics as inflation-adjusted household income, business startups and health insurance coverage, "Black Americans fared better under Biden relative to Trump," said Gregory N. Price, an economics professor at the University of New Orleans. [...] The number of Black-owned businesses began rising under Trump, but it has kept rising under Biden, according to Census Bureau data. [...] PolitiFact, "Has Black entrepreneurship hit a record during Joe Biden’s presidency?" Feb. 15, 2024
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2023-10-24): WASHINGTON - Today, Administrator Isabel Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced new SBA data showing that SBA-backed loans to Black-owned small businesses have more than doubled under the Biden-Harris Administration, with nearly $1.5 billion in lending. "Underinvestment in Black entrepreneurs and other underserved small business owners has limited our economy for decades, and, under the Biden-Harris Administration, the SBA is committed to addressing historic capital gaps to ensure all of our entrepreneurs can create jobs and produce for our economy," said SBA Administrator Isabel Guzman. "Our FY23 loan numbers show we are seeing results from our actions, with loans to Black-owned businesses doubling since President Biden took office – a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit of Black Americans and this Administration’s commitment to simplifying access, cutting red tape, and broadening the distribution network to create competition and meet the needs of underserved markets. While our progress delivered $1.45 billion to Black-owned businesses last year, we know there is still more work to be done to expand opportunity and make the American dream a reality for all." [...] Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the United States has experienced a historic small business boom being led by women and people of color, and FY23 furthered that trend with 11 percent more loans delivered to small businesses than in FY22. Black-owned small businesses are crucial to this monumental growth, with the rate of Black-owned small business creation at its highest level in 25 years.
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2023-12-20): During President Biden’s visit Wednesday to the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce, he showcased the unprecedented growth of Black small business ownership under his administration. In a press call, top White House officials attributed the surge in Black entrepreneurship, the fastest in 30 years, to Bidenomics, which the president pledged would receive further support through new investments targeting underserved communities. [...] Administration officials noted that Biden’s "Investing in America" agenda has catalyzed historic gains in small business creation and entrepreneurship. They reported that a record 15 million applications to start new businesses had been filed since he took office, with Black business ownership growing faster than in three decades.
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2023-01-17): Biden has repeatedly boasted that that is "a record number for a new president." And in raw numbers, that’s correct. But not as a percentage increase. Over the same period in President Jimmy Carter’s first year, employment grew by 4.6%, compared with 4.4% growth under Biden. [...] The economy has rebounded under Biden, growing faster than it has in decades. [...] Home Prices — Home prices set new records under Biden, fueled by low interest rates, a lack of adequate inventory and other factors.
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2022-04-28): Through the American Rescue Plan and the equitable implementation of emergency relief programs, President Biden and Vice President Harris fostered the strongest recovery for Main Street on record. In 2021, Americans applied to start 5.4 million new businesses—more than 20 percent higher than any previous year on record. [...] This new White House report details the historic recovery for America’s small businesses and demonstrates how the Biden-Harris agenda laid the foundation for this small business boom. By focusing on combatting the pandemic, providing Americans with greater financial security, and delivering more than $450 billion in emergency relief to small businesses, the Biden-Harris Administration has helped create the conditions for unprecedented business and job creation. [...] Read the full report here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/President-Biden-Small-Biz-Boom-full-report-2022.04.28.pdf ###
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2023-01-17): "When President Biden took office, hundreds of thousands of businesses were fighting to stay open. The historic investment in economic recovery enabled Americans to start new businesses and jobs at record-breaking levels, a trend that continues today," said U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman. [...] President Biden highlighted this surge in Main Street entrepreneurialism, a sure sign of American optimism, in a statement, saying "Small businesses are the engines of our economy and the hearts of our communities. We learned today that my first two years in office have been the two greatest years for new small business applications on record, with more than 10 million total new businesses created. It’s the latest confirmation that my economic plan is working to build our economy from the bottom up and middle out." The Biden-Harris Administration is working to support those nascent small businesses by increasing federal support programs that provide training and technical assistance, expanding access to capital, and investing in support for hard-to-reach entrepreneurs through programs like the Community Navigator Program.
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2024-08-02): The number of people with jobs rebounded strongly during Biden’s time, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by more than 6 million. [...] The technology-heavy Nasdaq composite index, which is made up of more than 2,500 companies, has experienced a strong quarter since our last report. Overall, it was up 31.4% under Biden, closing on July 24 at 17,342.41 — up more than 1,700 points since our April quarterly report. [...] Prices previously peaked under Biden at $420,900 in June 2022 – a record high at the time that was topped in May and June of this year, the NAR data show.
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2024-05-16): In early 2023, Biden spoke of the record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs during campaign speeches Jan. 27 in South Carolina and Feb. 4 in Las Vegas. The White House even released a factsheet discussing similar claims Feb. 6. [...] Census Bureau and the Federal Reserve Board datasets found record levels of Black business ownership in 2021 and 2022. Independent analyses say that some of Biden’s policies likely played a role. [...] On May 16, Crowley said: "Under (the Biden) administration we have witnessed the fastest growth of black-owned small businesses in more than 30 years."
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2023-12-26): President Biden Takes Credit For Prompting Financial Boom For Black-Owned Small Businesses This Year [...] During a Milwaukee event, President Joe Biden took credit for creating a financial boom for Black-owned small businesses. On Dec 20, he brought to the forefront some of the Biden-Harris administration’s investments that have generated considerable revenue for Black entrepreneurs. [...] Since he and Vice President Kamala Harris were elected, Biden claimed that a record number of 15 million new applicants to start businesses surfaced. Black households with business ownership particularly doubled between 2019 and 2022.
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2023-09-21): WASHINGTON – Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), joined Congressman Steven Horsford at the 2023 Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference today to announce new data showing the rate of SBA-backed loans going to Black-owned businesses has more than doubled under the Biden-Harris Administration. "Black businesses are helping to power a nationwide small business boom that is creating jobs, advancing equity in communities across America, and uplifting our economy," said Administrator Guzman. "Today’s benchmark loan numbers show our work under President Biden’s Investing in America agenda making inroads to support more of America’s Black small business owners. Despite these gains, we still have a long way to go. We continue to push forward with long overdue and transformational reforms to our lending and investment programs that will raise the bar of equity and opportunity even further for all of America’s small businesses." [...] Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the United States has experienced a historic small business boom being led by women and people of color, with 13.1 million new business applications filed since President Biden took office—a rate 65% faster than the pre-pandemic average.
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2024-02-13): What about "record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs"? Biden has made similar comments a few times recently, including in campaign speeches Jan. 27 in South Carolina and Feb. 4 in Las Vegas. Data supports the claim that the prevalence of Black-owned small businesses has reached record levels under Biden, based on available data since 1989. [...] A Biden campaign ad said that during his presidency, there have been "record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs."
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2023-12-20): Today, President Biden will visit the Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce to highlight how Bidenomics is helping drive a Black small businesses boom and announce new investments in Milwaukee and communities across the country. Under President Biden’s leadership, the United States is on track to have the three strongest years in history for new small business applications, and with Black business ownership growing at the fastest pace in 30 years. [...] Small businesses like Hero Plumbing are the backbone of the U.S. economy, creating jobs and opportunities in local communities. President Biden’s Investing in America agenda has driven historic gains in small business creation and entrepreneurship. Since taking office, Americans have filed a record 15 million applications to start new businesses. Black business ownership is growing at the fastest pace in 30 years, and the share of Black households owning a business has doubled between 2019 and 2022, after falling between 2007 and 2019. [...] Investing in local, community-led economic development and small businesses is critical to President Biden’s commitment to build the economy from the middle out and the bottom up, not the top down. Milwaukee has seen an economic comeback under President Biden, with the share of the Black population employed reaching a more than decade high and new business applications up nearly 70%.
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2020-11-01): In addition to job creation, entrepreneurship has flourished under Trump. According to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation’s report on early-stage entrepreneurship in 2019, the average rate of new entrepreneurs under the president’s first three years surpassed the averages for the previous two presidents. Women-owned businesses also surged, adding more than 1,800 new businesses each day in 2017 and 2018, well outpacing the rate under Obama. Remarkably, firms owned by women of color grew at double the rate of women overall. Now through his Platinum Plan, Trump is promising to increase access to major capital in the Black community by almost $500 billion, building on opportunity zones, in an effort to attract even more long-term investment to low-income communities. He has promised to create 500,000 new Black-owned businesses and 3 million new jobs.
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2024-05-20): "President Biden and Vice President Harris are keeping their promise to uplift Black communities across America — taking action from day one of their administration to increase Black wealth, spur record growth for Black-owned businesses, cut Black child poverty in half, forgive over $136 billion in student debt to ease a burden that especially affects Black borrowers, and deliver the lowest Black unemployment rate in history. The Biden-Harris administration’s record for Black families is in stark contrast to Donald Trump’s string of broken promises under his failed administration, from skyrocketing unemployment and rising uninsured rates for Black families to a historic number of Black-owned small businesses shuttering under his watch, to a widening of the racial wealth gap as a result of his signature tax scam that lined the pockets of his wealthy donors. Voters know there’s only one candidate on the ballot this November who has a proven record of expanding economic opportunity for Black Americans, and that’s President Biden." President Biden promised to invest in Black entrepreneurship and build wealth — and under his leadership, Black small businesses are experiencing record growth. White House Fact Sheet: "Under President Biden, a record 16 million new business applications have been filed, while the share of Black households owning a business has more than doubled, and the share of Latino households owning a business has increased by 40%."
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2023-12-06): "Entrepreneurs of color are particularly benefiting from the Biden-Harris Administration’s increased lending and investments in small businesses. Data from the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances shows that between 2019 and 2022, the share of families owning a business increased by 9%, with particularly large increases among Black and Hispanic households. The percent of Black households owning a business during this same period more than doubled — after falling between 2007 and 2019." The numbers have been rising, true. But these numbers began their steep rise under the Trump administration and continued through 2021, long before any of President Biden’s policies could have an impact. Much of the increase is also due to Covid funding for minority-owned businesses passed (and initiated) before President Biden took office. Again, give credit where credit’s due, and not much of this growth is due to the president’s policies. "There were a record 14.6 million applications filed to start businesses under the Biden administration."
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2024-07-02): Although the coronavirus pandemic skewed some economic statistics, we generally found that Black Americans fared well by historical standards during Donald Trump’s presidency. Still, they have fared even better under President Joe Biden. [...] Particularly for such metrics as inflation-adjusted household income, business startups and health insurance coverage, "Black Americans fared better under Biden relative to Trump," said Gregory N. Price, an economics professor at the University of New Orleans. [...] The number of Black-owned businesses began rising under Trump, but it has kept rising under Biden, according to Census Bureau data.
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2024-06-19): In the face of that, Biden often touts the more than 15 million jobs created during his time in office, including as recently as Tuesday at a White House event focused on immigration. But what that figure means to voters’ perception of the economy in November still remains to be seen.
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2024-06-28): In early 2023, Biden spoke of the record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs during campaign speeches Jan. 27 in South Carolina and Feb. 4 in Las Vegas. The White House even released a fact sheet discussing similar claims on Feb. 6. [...] Census Bureau and the Federal Reserve Board datasets found record levels of Black business ownership in 2021 and 2022. Independent analyses say that some of Biden’s policies likely played a role. [...] On May 16, Crowley said: "Under (the Biden) administration we have witnessed the fastest growth of Black-owned small businesses in more than 30 years."
Claim: Under Joe Biden, there are “record numbers of new Black entrepreneurs” (Joe Biden, 2024-02-13)
Evidence (2024-08-14): Statement from President Joe Biden on a Record 19 Million New Business Applications As of today, entrepreneurs across the country have filed 19 million new business applications since Vice President Harris and I took office. That’s 19 million acts of hope and confidence in our economy. A record number of those businesses are being opened by Black, Latino, and women entrepreneurs—and it’s no accident. Our Administration supported small businesses when hundreds of thousands were at risk of closing during the pandemic and continues to invest in underserved businesses—more than doubling the number of loans to Black-, Latino-, and women-owned small businesses. While we fight to support entrepreneurs and build up the middle class, Congressional Republicans are threatening small businesses with cuts to the Small Business Administration and by putting big corporations first to cut their taxes and protect their loopholes.