Claim: On July 14, House Democrats released their health care bill and Republicans were quick to criticize it. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich took to Twitter, typing out: "The liberal health bill introduced by pelosi is a disaster. $1.5 trillion in new spending. Tax increases on virtually everyone." Gingrich wasn't the only one to say the bill would cost $1.5 trillion , but the other person who said it remains anonymous.
Fact-check: Tax-and-Spend Twittering - FactCheck.org
Verdict: on july 14, house democrats released their health care bill and republicans were quick to criticize it. former house speaker newt gingrich took to twitter, typing out: "the liberal health bill introduced by pelosi is a disaster. $1.5 trillion in new spending. tax increases on virtually everyone." gingrich wasn't the only one to say the bill would cost $1.5 trillion , but the other person who said it remains anonymous.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Lori Robertson
Date published: 2009-07-15T22:34:21