Claim: This ad says Republican Steve Pearce was "named one of the most corrupt members of Congress." We find that's a bum rap. The ad also falsely attacks the former GOP congressman for voting in 2005 to give "big oil giants like BP … billions in tax breaks." Pearce's vote actually resulted in a net increase in taxes for oil and gas companies. The ad is by the Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund. It first aired Aug.
Fact-check: In N.M., Wildlife Group Mislabels Pearce - FactCheck.org
Verdict: this ad says republican steve pearce was "named one of the most corrupt members of congress." we find that's a bum rap. the ad also falsely attacks the former gop congressman for voting in 2005 to give "big oil giants like bp … billions in tax breaks." pearce's vote actually resulted in a net increase in taxes for oil and gas companies. the ad is by the defenders of wildlife action fund. it first aired aug.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
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Date published: 2010-08-11T21:51:52