“When the city of Reno wanted to go after the opioid manufacturers for the damage they’ve caused, Nevada’s attorney general, Adam Laxalt, tried to block Reno from holding them accountable. Maybe that’s because Laxalt took over $20,000 from opioid companies for his campaign.”
Catherine Cortez-Masto ad voiceover
Senator (D-Nevada). in a campaign ad. Claim dated 13 Aug 2022.
Washington Post rated thisThree Pinocchios
What Washington Post found
Laxalt did urge Reno not to file a lawsuit, but his letter — written with the state’s consumer advocate — made clear that all sides had the same goal of holding the manufacturers accountable.
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In short
Catherine Cortez-Masto ad voiceover (Senator (D-Nevada)) made this claim around 13 August 2022. Washington Post (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 18 August 2022, 5 days later. Its rating was “Three Pinocchios”.
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