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FACT CHECK: Obama off on Thrifty Spending Claim

May 26, 2012

FACT CHECK: Obama claim of thrifty spending record falls short of reality full story

Obama’s continued use of the claim that 40 percent of gun sales lack background checks

“Why wouldn’t we want to close the loophole that allows as many as 40 percent of all gun purchases to take place without a background check?” --President Obama, remarks on gun safety, March 28, 2013 “FACT: Nearly 40% of all gun sales don't require a background check under current law. #DemandAction” Read full article >>

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FACT CHECK: Obama off on Thrifty Spending Claim

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