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Checked by FactCheck.org17 Feb 2023United States Health

Social media posts

“House Speaker Kevin McCarthy refused to allow Rep. Jamie Raskin to wear his head coverings on the House floor while undergoing treatment for cancer.”

FactCheck.org rated this: False

FactCheck.org says: The posts misinterpret a joke Raskin made, and Raskin said McCarthy has been supportive of his wearing a head covering.

Checked by PolitiFact16 Mar 2021United States Health

Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader

“The COVID economic relief package “included $600 million for San Francisco, part of which goes to cover the tab for free alcohol and marijuana for the homeless.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

PolitiFact says: There was no use of tax dollars for marijuana. The federal bill doesn't allocate money for San Francisco's program. The city aims to end the hotel program in June.