Latest Stories By Martha M. Hamilton

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The long tradition of presidents cutting red tape

August 23, 2011

With the Obama administration announcing regulatory reforms that reportedly will save over $10 billion, we review a recent Truth-O-Meter article that noted how all presidents claim to cut regulations.

Gingrich v. Gawker

August 9, 2011

Does Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich have flocks of Twitter followers, or are many of them fly-by-night?

Fact-checking Boehner and Obama on debt duel

July 26, 2011

We're checking claims by President Obama and Rep. John Boehner in their prime-time speeches.

Fact-checking the claims about (un)employment

July 8, 2011

The job numbers for June are worse than expected; we review some recent Truth-O-Meter items on employment.

Is it true the rich are getting richer?

July 6, 2011

As Democrats talk of raising taxes on wealthier Americans, a look at our fact-checking on whether the income gap is growing.

The Truth-O-Meter on Rick Santorum

June 9, 2011

The Republican presidential hopeful announces his bid, and in another campaign tradition, we take a look at his report card.

Fact-checking Newt Gingrich

May 9, 2011

With Newt Gingrich's hat hovering in the air above the ring, we decided to look at his record on the Truth-O-Meter.

Pledge to kill Osama bin Laden earns Promise Kept

May 2, 2011

We post new Obameter items involving the death of Osama bin Laden. The promise to kill him gets a Kept; the vow to "crush al-Qaida" is rated In the Works.

Is the proof in the polling?

April 25, 2011

In the debate over Medicare, pollsters will be keeping an eye on public sentiment.

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