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Australian political ad: A health care system like America’s? OH NO!

August 14, 2013

We’re used to seeing political ads warning Americans that someone wants to make our health system like Canada or the U.K. The shoe’s on the other foot now: In Australia, our health care system is the one scaring people. PolitiFact Australia checks the facts.

Who vacationed more, Bush or Obama?

August 13, 2013

Presidential vacations sometimes prompt criticism over cost and appearances, and President Barack Obama's current vacation is no exception. We look at the vacations of Obama and his predecessor, George W. Bush.

Who vacationed more, Bush or Obama?

August 13, 2013

Presidential vacations sometimes prompt criticism over cost and appearances, and President Barack Obama's current vacation is no exception. We look at the vacations of Obama and his predecessor, George W. Bush.

Mailbag: ‘I rate you big liars’

August 12, 2013

Readers weigh in on our checks about a mythical link between third grade data and prison bed planning, wedding vendors "forced to participate in same-sex marriages" under threat of jail, and Gov. Rick Scott's record of tax cuts.

Again, where was Obama born?

August 12, 2013

Blake Farenthold muses on impeachment and why that's unlikely to be considered in connection with where Barack Obama was born.

Is the U.N. coming to take your guns?

August 12, 2013

A realistic-looking United Nations document says the confiscation of civilian firearms is on its way. But we checked with the U.N. and discovered that the document is just a clever fake.

Obamacare law doesn’t target most federal workers

August 12, 2013

A Texan’s claim left the misimpression the Obamacare law applies to federal workers, including IRS workers responsible for enforcing provisions.

McAuliffe’s car troubles persist

August 11, 2013

GreenTech Automotive, an electric car company, is under federal investigation and has not lived up to the promises of its founder -- Democratic gubernatorial nominee Terry McAuliffe. Virginia officials raised concerns about the venture in 2009.

Austin classrooms juiced

August 9, 2013

A declared 2014 Texas House hopeful said some Austin classrooms lack electricity. Pants on Fire!

New fact-checking websites span the globe

August 9, 2013

Fact-checkers are now holding public officials accountable in Africa, South America, Australia and Europe.

Is the health care law hurting the economy?

August 8, 2013

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has been making claims that Obamacare is a law that hurts the economy. But much of the evidence suggests another law deserves blame.

Is the health care law hurting the economy?

August 8, 2013

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has been making claims that Obamacare is a law that hurts the economy. But much of the evidence suggests another law deserves blame.

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