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VERIFY: No, the House of Representatives did not slip a pay raise into the stimulus bill.

VERIFY: No, the House of Representatives did not slip a pay raise into the stimulus bill.

VERIFY: No, the House of Representatives did not slip a pay raise into the stimulus bill.

The viral claim seems to indicate that the House put $25 million aside to raise their salaries. The money is real but the purpose is not.

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VERIFY: No, the House of Representatives did not slip a pay raise into the stimulus bill.

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VERIFY: Fact-checking coronavirus claims from the week of March 20

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VERIFY: A person can test positive twice for coronavirus

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VERIFY: You can still get coronavirus if you have the flu. Everyone needs to take the same precautions.

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VERIFY: No, you won't be forcibly quarantined if someone on your plane has the coronavirus

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VERIFY: Fact-checking this week's viral coronavirus claims

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VERIFY: Fact-checking this week's viral coronavirus claims

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VERIFY: How superdelegates impact the Democrats 2020 race

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VERIFY: Fact-checking the State of the Union

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VERIFY: Olympics are still on, despite false cancellation rumors tied to coronavirus

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VERIFY: Fact-checking this week's coronavirus claims

VERIFY: Fact-checking this week's coronavirus claims

The VERIFY team is compiling each week's coronavirus fact-checks. Here is a look at what you should know for the week of March 27.

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VERIFY: Real debates about COVID-19 and ibuprofen as fake social posts circulate

VERIFY: Real debates about COVID-19 and ibuprofen as fake social posts circulate

There is a real debate going on about the pain reliever and COVID-19, but a fake viral claim is making the situation seem more dire.

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VERIFY: Top questions about the coronavirus stimulus checks answered

VERIFY: Top questions about the coronavirus stimulus checks answered

The CARES Act includes a provision that gives Americans one-time direct payments. Here's what we know about those rebates.

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VERIFY: What COVID-19 stands for

VERIFY: What COVID-19 stands for

A post claimed that COVID is a reference to "Chinese Originated Viral Infectious Disease". That's not the case.

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VERIFY: Yes, a sudden loss of smell or taste might be an indicator of COVID-19

VERIFY: Yes, a sudden loss of smell or taste might be an indicator of COVID-19

A sudden loss of smell or taste could signal a person having COVID-19, even if they have no other symptoms.

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VERIFY: Viral video using news clips to falsely claim bananas stop coronavirus

VERIFY: Viral video using news clips to falsely claim bananas stop coronavirus

Splicing two real news clips together can make a video look more reputable unless the information presented is completely untrue.

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VERIFY: CDC, WHO do not recommend homemade masks

VERIFY: CDC, WHO do not recommend homemade masks

People are wanting to make masks for medical rooms and themselves. They might be good if nothing else is available, but they should be your last choice.

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VERIFY: Which cleaning products could be dangerous to mix

VERIFY: Which cleaning products could be dangerous to mix

A viral image says combining bleach with other household cleaners could create toxic combinations.

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VERIFY: Fake Text messages impersonating banks, talking about government checks and how to spot them

VERIFY: Fake Text messages impersonating banks, talking about government checks and how to spot them

There's no shortage of scammers trying to take advantage of coronavirus-related fears and confusion.

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VERIFY: What are plasma treatments for COVID-19?

VERIFY: What are plasma treatments for COVID-19?

The FDA has approved a new COVID-19 treatment for clinical trials, but it's still being tested and isn't available to everyone yet.

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VERIFY: Yes, cruise ships are often registered in foreign countries

VERIFY: Yes, cruise ships are often registered in foreign countries

Debate over whether or not cruise lines should receive bailouts has often included discussion on where cruise ships are registered.

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VERIFY: No suggestion coronavirus transmits via food, but practice good hygiene anyway

VERIFY: No suggestion coronavirus transmits via food, but practice good hygiene anyway

There have been no reported cases of the new coronavirus spreading through food yet, but hand washing before and after handling food is always important.

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