Second, proponents falsely claim that the FCC Open Internet Order only maintains the status quo.

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Critics fear that job applicants would falsely claim badges, though the technology is being designed to prevent that.

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"Many illegal immigrants will falsely claim they came here as children and the federal government has no way to check whether their claims are true, " Smith said in a statement.

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