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Distorting Geithner’s comments about the dollar

A Minnesota congresswoman suggests incorrectly that the treasury secretary wants to dump the dollar.

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‘Mandatory volunteerism’? Not in this bill

Some conservative pundits have said the GIVE Act, now named after Sen. Edward Kennedy, would lead to mandatory volunteerism. But the bill didn't do that.

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‘Light switch tax’ isn’t what Republicans claim

The Republicans contend Obama's cap-and-trade policy would impose a $3,128 tax per family. But it's not a tax and it wouldn't cost that much.

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A budget proposal, but without numbers

The GOP budget proposal doesn't include estimates of revenues or expenses.

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Congress takes the ball on Obama’s playoff promise

Obama promised to "throw his weight around" for a college football playoff system, but it's Congress that is playing offense.

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The truth about Obama’s first budget

Numbers have been flying fast and furious in response to Obama's first budget proposal. We took a look at some of the more popular claims to see which ones add up.

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Tale of tumbleweed farmer earns Pants on Fire

A Republican congresswoman alleges that Obama's budget would eliminate two sacred deductions for familes that earn more than $250,000. But we find she's way off.

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Obama tax breaks give new juice for plug-in hybrids

Obama promised tax credits to encourage people to buy plug-in vehicles when they come on the market. We rate it a Promise Kept.

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Progress Report: Obama’s Top 10 Promises

Seven of the 10 are at least In the Works, including our latest update on green jobs.

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Mileage and the Model T

Obama says the Model T got better mileage than today's SUV. Maybe so, but is that the best way to think about fuel efficiency?

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Mad Money: The AIG edition

Members of Congress are outraged over bonuses for AIG. We check their facts.

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Obama’s lobbyist rule: Promise Broken

We examine Obama's policy to prevent the "revolving door" for lobbyists and find that he's broken his promise. The policy has a big loophole.

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