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Fact-checking claims about Obamacare

September 30, 2013

The Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, has triggered an avalanche of political rhetoric over the past few years.

PolitiFact and PolitiFact Georgia have been keeping tabs on that complex debate, trying to parse truth from fiction.

Testing Obamacare on the Truth-O-Meter

September 30, 2013

The Affordable Care Act reaches a milestone on Oct. 1, 2013, when health insurance marketplaces that were set up as part of the law begin enrolling people.

Many claims on both sides of the political aisle have been made about President Barack Obama’s signature legislative accomplishment, which has been implemented in phases since becoming law in March 2010.   

 

Obamacare myths and a Texas judge’s ‘trash it’ letter

September 29, 2013

PolitiFact recently compiled the top 16 fact-checked myths of the Obamacare law. Then a reader reminded us of a ridiculous letter signed by a Texas judge.

Marco Rubio’s Top 5 attacks on Obamacare

September 24, 2013

Rubio doesn't like the health care law, but his attacks on it aren't always accurate.

Is Wendy Davis fairest of them all in Texas?

September 23, 2013

The single public poll run since Davis filibustered the Texas anti-abortion legislation delivered a mixed message about her popularity.

Alex Sink decides against run for governor in 2014

September 20, 2013

Sink, 65, says she will not seek the Democratic nomination for governor, focusing instead on her foundation. We look back at how she's fared on our Truth-O-Meter.

Nan Rich attacks Rick Scott on middle-class issues

September 20, 2013

Rich asks why Scott is pushing for a tax cut when children and the elderly face long waiting lists for services.

Obamacare will question your sex life?

September 20, 2013

That's the startling claim in a recent New York Post op-ed. An investigation of the facts reveals a different story.

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