Latest Stories By Bill Adair

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Fast and furious facts about stimulus bill

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

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Editor’s Note: Introducing the Obameter

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

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PolitiFact wins online journalism award

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

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We’ll be back!

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.

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LIVE chat about PolitiFact

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

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POLITIFACT ON FIRE!

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

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Tips and tricks for using PolitiFact

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

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A debate about Joe the Plumber

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.

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Off key in Music City

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

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We’re honored

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

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Hooey in St. Louie

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

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Tonight: Follow our debate coverage on Twitter

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

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