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Obama right that Roosevelt was called a socialist and a communist

By Angie Drobnic Holan

September 22, 2009

"FDR was called a socialist and a communist."

Iowa Democrat says families spend $13,000 a year for health coverage

By Louis Jacobson

September 22, 2009

"Recent census data shows that the average American family spends over $13,000 a year for health care coverage."

Did Obama flip on whether he would continue to pursue a missile shield in Poland?

September 22, 2009

On whether he would put a missile shield in Poland.

National Right to Life Committee claims under Baucus bill, federal funds would subsidize abortions

September 21, 2009

"Under the Baucus bill ... federal funds would subsidize coverage of elective abortions."

National Right to Life Committee says Baucus bill would permit federal subsidies to go to insurance plans that cover abortions

September 21, 2009

The Baucus bill "contains provisions that would send massive federal subsidies directly to both private insurance plans and government-chartered cooperatives that pay for elective abortion."

Michelle Obama claims that domestic violence counts as a pre-exisiting condition in some states

By Catharine Richert

September 21, 2009

"In some states, it is still legal to deny a woman coverage because she's been the victim of domestic violence."

Cost-shifting of uninsured is debated by the experts

By Angie Drobnic Holan

September 20, 2009

Families are paying $900, on average, "in higher premiums because of uncompensated care."

Obama says White Sox can still make the playoffs

By Bill Adair

September 20, 2009

"Mathematically, the White Sox can still get in the playoffs."

Alexander claims that cap-and-trade will cost consumer $1,761 a year

By Catharine Richert

September 18, 2009

The Obama administration's cap-and-trade plan would create "a $1,761 yearly energy tax."

TV ad overstates health insurance denials

By Louis Jacobson

September 18, 2009

Health insurance companies deny "1 out of 5 treatments prescribed by doctors."

Obama says decision to revoke insurance led to Illinois man’s death

By Louis Jacobson

September 17, 2009

Insurers delayed an Illinois man's treatment, "and he died because of it."

Olbermann glosses over detail on the Baucus plan

By Angie Drobnic Holan

September 17, 2009

For middle-class families under the Baucus plan, "13 percent of what they make could be deducted directly from their paychecks . . . the so-called…

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Obama right that Roosevelt was called a socialist and a communist

Iowa Democrat says families spend $13,000 a year for health coverage

Did Obama flip on whether he would continue to pursue a missile shield in Poland?

National Right to Life Committee claims under Baucus bill, federal funds would subsidize abortions

National Right to Life Committee says Baucus bill would permit federal subsidies to go to insurance plans that cover abortions

Michelle Obama claims that domestic violence counts as a pre-exisiting condition in some states

Cost-shifting of uninsured is debated by the experts

Obama says White Sox can still make the playoffs

Alexander claims that cap-and-trade will cost consumer $1,761 a year

TV ad overstates health insurance denials

Obama says decision to revoke insurance led to Illinois man’s death

Olbermann glosses over detail on the Baucus plan