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Checked by PolitiFact7 Sep 2022United States Economy and jobs

Raphael Warnock, U.S. Senator, D-Ga.

“The child tax credit passed under President Joe Biden “has helped 97% of the families with children who are living in poverty.”

PolitiFact rated this: Half True

PolitiFact says: The 97% success rate was a pre-implementation estimate of how many families would benefit. Post-implementation analyses suggest the success rate was closer to 75% or 80%.

Checked by PolitiFact2 Sep 2022United States Economy and jobs

Herschel Walker, U.S. Senate candidate, R-Ga.

“Joe Biden and Raphael Warnock "are spending $1.5 billion on ‘urban forestry’ and raising taxes on those making under $200k to pay for it.”

PolitiFact rated this: Half True

PolitiFact says: A recent bill signed by Joe Biden allocates $1.5 billion for tree planting, but it an exaggeration to say the bill will raise taxes on middle- and lower-income Americans.

Checked by PolitiFact20 Apr 2022United States Economy and jobs

Raphael Warnock, U.S. Senator, D-GA

“While the initial increase in oil prices resulted in a near instantaneous increase in gas prices for consumers, the subsequent decrease in crude oil prices has failed to meaningfully provide relief for Georgia's families at the pump.”

PolitiFact rated this: Mostly True

PolitiFact says: When oil prices rise rapidly, the costs at the pump go up rapidly. When the oil prices decline, the costs at the pump go down more slowly than consumers would like.

Checked by PolitiFact16 Dec 2020United States Economy and jobs

Raphael Warnock, Democratic candidate for 2020 special election for Georgia U.S. Senate seat

“Says Kelly Loeffler supports "raising taxes on Georgia's middle class.”

PolitiFact rated this: False

PolitiFact says: Sen. Kelly Loeffler supports a 2017 law that cuts taxes for individuals. While most of those 2017 tax cuts for middle-class individuals expire at the end of 2025, Loeffler has said she backs making the cuts permanent.

Checked by FactCheck.org9 Dec 2020United States Economy and jobs

Raphael Warnock, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Georgia

“A TV ad from Democrat Raphael Warnock falsely says Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler "supports raising taxes on Georgia's middle class.”

FactCheck.org rated this: False

FactCheck.org says: That’s a reference to the 2017 Republican tax law that temporarily cut individual income taxes, but Loeffler supports making permanent provisions that are set to expire after 2025.