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President Donald Trump shared a video in which a supporter asked him to resurrect the 1948 Smith-Mundt Act to hold the media “accountable for lying.” But it was only amended, not repealed, and that’s not what the law did.

Former President Barack Obama eliminated a law that “held news corporations accountable for lying to the American people.” Source: Politifacts.com

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Why vaccinate babies for hepatitis B when the most at risk for infection include health care workers, IV users and people having sex? Anyone can get it, it’s often undetected, and 90% of infected infants develop a lifelong and sometimes fatal liver disease.

Hepatitis B vaccine Q&A: Why do babies need the shot? Source: Politifacts.com

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In the fight over preventing an Oct. 1 government shutdown, a key point of debate is whether a funding extension should include renewal of Affordable Care Act subsidies. Are Democrats correct that if the subsidies disappear, premiums will rise 75%?

“Republicans are spiking health insurance premiums by 75% for everyday Americans” if they don’t extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies. Source: Politifacts.com

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Democrat Francesca Hong promises to be 'wild card' in Wisconsin governor's race

A Democratic state lawmaker who is promising to be a “wild card” is joining Wisconsin’s open race for governor. Democratic state Rep. Francesca Hong, who joined the race Wednesday, says she will focus on a progressive agenda to benefit the… Source: LacrosseTribune.com