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No shortage of energy claims — true and otherwise

Politicians won't let you forget that you're paying more for gasoline. Voters are feeling the pinch, and leaders at the top are eager to point the finger. PolitiFact explores a few of their claims.

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No shortage of energy claims — true or otherwise

Politicians won't let you forget that you're paying more for gasoline. Voters are feeling the pinch, and leaders at the top are eager to point the finger. We explore a few of their claims.

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No shortage of energy claims — true and otherwise

Politicians won't let you forget that you're paying more for gasoline. Voters are feeling the pinch, and leaders at the top are eager to point the finger. We explore a few of their claims.

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Gasoline price blame game: 2012 edition

Blaming the president for high gasoline prices is a time-honored tradition. Never mind the facts -- that demand in China and the strength of the dollar are causing price spikes -- it's easier to blame the White House.

 

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In Context: Sandra Fluke on contraceptives and women’s health

Georgetown University law student Sandra Fluke told an unofficial hearing of the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee on Feb. 23, 2012, that the omission of contraceptive coverage by her Jesuit school created "financial, emotional and medical burdens" for students.

Her comments caught the ear of conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh, who called Fluke a "slut" and a "prostitute" demanding that taxpayers pay for her to have sex. You've probably heard Limbaugh's words (for which he later said he apologized) repeated plenty. Here's what Fluke said that ignited his ire.

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In Context: Sandra Fluke on contraceptives and women’s health

Georgetown University law student Sandra Fluke told an unofficial hearing of the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee on Feb. 23, 2012, that the omission of contraceptive coverage by her Jesuit school created "financial, emotional and medical burdens" for students.

Her comments caught the ear of conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh, who called Fluke a slut and a prostitute demanding that taxpayers pay for her to have sex. You've probably heard Limbaugh's words (for which he later said he apologized) repeated plenty. Here's what Fluke said that ignited his ire.

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Primary preview: Santorum on Romney, cap and trade

Super Tuesday, the multi-state primary day, is less than two weeks away. Ohio is one of the key states, so we're spotlighting statements from the GOP candidates.

 

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In Context: Santorum on Satan

In the latest installment in our occasional series, we provide the full context for Rick Santorum's 2008 comments about Satan.

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Primary preview: Checking Romney on unemployment

The multi-state primary day, Super Tuesday, is less than a month away. Ohio is one of the key states voting that day, so we're spotlighting statements from the GOP presidential candidates.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney said recently that newly elected President Obama told America that if Congress approved the stimulus plan he would hold unemployment below 8 percent.

It's a common claim that voters are likely to hear again, so we looked into it.

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Fact-checking the Republican response

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels offered the Republican Party's response to Tuesday night's State of the Union address. We checked it for accuracy.

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PolitiFact’s guide to the brags and boasts of the presidential primary

Getting tired of all the negative attacks? When candidates talk about themselves, their rhetoric takes on a decidedly positive tone.

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The PolitiFact guide to the anti-Romney ‘King of Bain’ video

Don't have 28 minutes to watch the anti-Romney video? Then check out our handy synopsis. (Spoiler alert: It ends with Romney saying something in French.)

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