Latest Fact Checks By Bill Adair

Sanford incorrectly describes Rivlin comment on stimulus bill

By Bill Adair

February 25, 2009

Says former Clinton budget director Alice Rivlin said the stimulus bill "won't actually stimulate the economy."

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McCain says Omnibus bill packed with earmarks and pork

By Bill Adair

February 25, 2009

The omnibus spending bill has "9,427 pork barrel items."

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Sanford distorts impact of stimulus bill

By Bill Adair

February 23, 2009

"The Congressional Budget Office has found that (the stimulus) bill will lead to a real 0.1 to 0.3 percent reduction in gross domestic product by…

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Bloggers post bogus claim about Obama and military oath

By Bill Adair

February 11, 2009

"The Obama Administration wants to have soldiers and officers pledge a loyalty oath directly to the office of the President, and no longer to the…

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Stimulus bill includes projects that some consider earmarks

By Bill Adair

February 4, 2009

"There are no earmarks" in the stimulus bill.

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Mica correct roads and bridges are small part of stimulus

By Bill Adair

January 28, 2009

Democrats compare the infrastructure programs in the stimulus to the Eisenhower interstate program, "but he proposed a $500 billion highway system, and they're going to…

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‘Tiny’ ad makes large error

By Bill Adair , Bart Jansen

October 28, 2008

"Obama says Iran is a 'tiny' country, 'doesn't pose a serious threat.'"

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The Coke theme song and more ridiculous allegations

By Bill Adair

October 25, 2008

Says Obama wants to redesign the American flag "to better offer our enemies hope and love."

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No Cabinet picks yet

By Bill Adair

October 21, 2008

"Sen. Obama's campaign announced that he's choosing his cabinet."

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McCain proud to have parted ways with Bush

By Bill Adair

October 7, 2008

"I have disagreed strongly with the Bush administration on this issue" of global warming.

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McCain opposed 2007 war funding bill

By Angie Drobnic Holan , Bill Adair

October 6, 2008

"John McCain voted against funding the troops because of . . . a timeline in it to draw down American troops."

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McCain refused to commit

By Angie Drobnic Holan , Bill Adair

October 2, 2008

John McCain said "he wouldn't even sit down with the government of Spain, a NATO ally that has troops in Afghanistan with us now."

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