The Republican talking point was the most pervasive falsehood of the year, used hundreds of times by GOP leaders and candidates. And it worked: a majority of Americans believe the law is a government takeover.
Readers' poll winner
Extended excerpts from an interview with Howard Dean
Readers comment on PolitiFact's 'Lie of the Year'
A pending tax deal between President Obama and the Republicans prompts us to review his campaign promises.
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst of Texas has landed a statement now in the running for 2010 Lie of the Year (though the same statement was, uh, kidnapped by others)...
We'll announce the winner soon. And make sure you vote for the Readers' Choice award.
With Congress debating whether to extend the Bush tax cuts, there have been lots of claims about public opinion and who is responsible for the cuts expiring. We check claims from Sarah Palin and John Boehner.
We debunk Internet rumors that a proposed food safety law means U.S. government inspections for home gardeners.
Readers sound off our recent reports on Rand Paul, Paul Krugman, Barack Obama and Sarah Palin. And a few say "Thanks!"
With the tax debate heating up, we review some of the talking points that are just flat wrong.
Readers weigh in with comments and criticisms via the social networking site.