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Fast and furious facts about stimulus bill

January 27, 2009

The bill prompts some exaggerated rhetoric and allegations of earmarks. We check the facts — and award our first Pants on Fire for 2009.

Editor’s Note: Introducing the Obameter

January 14, 2009

With our new feature, we keep an eye on Obama's campaign promises

PolitiFact wins online journalism award

December 5, 2008

The National Press Foundation chooses us for the 2008 Excellence in Online Journalism Award.

We’ll be back!

November 6, 2008

The Truth-O-Meter is out of commission for routine maintenance, but we'll bring it back in January to fact-check the White House and other players in Washington.

LIVE chat about PolitiFact

November 2, 2008

Chat LIVE now with PolitiFact Editor Bill Adair. Just click here to see the chat and post comments and questions about PolitiFact.

POLITIFACT ON FIRE!

October 31, 2008

We mark the final weekend of the campaign by highlighting some of our favorite Pants on Fire ratings from the past year.

Tips and tricks for using PolitiFact

October 22, 2008

In the final hours before election day, we provide some inside tips on how to find what you want on PolitiFact.

A debate about Joe the Plumber

October 16, 2008

In their final debate, Obama and McCain spar about whose policies would be better for Joe Wurzelbacher, an Ohio plumber. We find mistakes by both.

Off key in Music City

October 8, 2008

McCain and Obama tangle in Nashville. We check their claims and find some truth . . . and some stretching.

We’re honored

October 3, 2008

PC World names PolitiFact one of "The 100 Incredibly Useful and Interesting Web Sites."

Hooey in St. Louie

October 2, 2008

The candidates for vice president meet in St. Louis. We check their facts.

Tonight: Follow our debate coverage on Twitter

October 1, 2008

Watching the debate? You can follow our coverage on Twitter.

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