All attacks by Focus on the Family Action

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Truth-O-Meter says:

on the Family Action

Focus on the Family Action

"As a state senator, he (Obama) even refused to support a measure to stop sex businesses from opening near schools or places of worship!"

True

He wanted local officials to decide

on the Family Action

Focus on the Family Action

Obama "supports hate-crimes expansion ... potentially putting churches at risk if they preach the truth about homosexuality."

False

The First Amendment is still in effect

on the Family Action

Focus on the Family Action

"Among his (Obama's) pet projects is a bill ... which would commit the U.S. to spending 0.7 percent of gross national product on foreign aid."

False

The bill has no such spending requirement

on the Family Action

Focus on the Family Action

Obama supports "teaching schoolchildren — in 2nd grade, no less — about homosexual relationships."

Barely True

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