Latest Stories By Martha M. Hamilton

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The long tradition of presidents cutting red tape

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.

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Gingrich v. Gawker

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

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Fact-checking Boehner and Obama on debt duel

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

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Fact-checking the claims about (un)employment

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

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Is it true the rich are getting richer?

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

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The Truth-O-Meter on Rick Santorum

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

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Fact-checking Newt Gingrich

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

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Pledge to kill Osama bin Laden earns Promise Kept

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.

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Is the proof in the polling?

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

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