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Stanford, Notre Dame and … the University of Miami?

September 9, 2011

Donna Shalala says the academic achievements of the University of Miami's student-athletes are "mentioned in the same breath and spirit as Notre Dame and Stanford." We put that to the Truth-O-Meter.

Fact-checking the Reagan Library debate

September 8, 2011

The GOP candidates talked about jobs, immigration and more jobs during the debate at the Reagan Library.

Jobs, jobs, jobs in Republican debate

September 8, 2011

The GOP candidates talked about jobs, immigration and more jobs during the debate at the Reagan Library.

The legend of Al Gore and Rick Perry

September 7, 2011

It's been repeated so often it's now legend: Rick Perry chaired Al Gore's 1988 campaign in Texas. It began as an unfounded claim by a Democrat and went unchallenged by Perry. We dig into the claim, find he was a supporter but not chairman, and correct our mistakes.

Rick Perry backed Al Gore, didn’t lead his Texas campaign

September 7, 2011

It’s a legend of Texas politics and, of late, a hatchet for foes of Gov. Rick Perry. The story goes that as a Democratic legislator, Perry chaired Democrat Al Gore’s presidential campaign in Texas.

The legend has been aired routinely for more than 13 years—all but unchallenged by Perry. PolitiFact Texas even repeated the story as fact. Well, scotch that.

Who’s paying for Mike Haridopolos’ video attack?

September 6, 2011

The Senate president makes a video critical of President Barack Obama and refers people to the state website. Readers ask us: Are taxpayers footing this bill?

Did the U.S. win major battles in losing Vietnam?

September 6, 2011

During a speech before the 93rd annual conference of the American Legion on Aug. 30, 2011, President Barack Obama praised the Vietnam War veterans, saying "let it be remembered that you won every major battle of that war. Every single one."

Texas wildfire claims

September 6, 2011

Texas Gov. Rick Perry told reporters Monday that Texas will seek a federal disaster declaration for the wildfires ravaging parts of the state.

Earlier this year, we fact-checked contrasting claims about the state’s request for such a declaration in the wake of other fires.

Readers chew over ruling on Clinton’s vegan diet

September 5, 2011

A number of readers stood up for crustaceans and other creatures, saying our ruling on a claim by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals didn't pay them enough heed.

Readers chew over ruling on Clinton’s vegan diet

September 5, 2011

A number of readers stood up for crustaceans and other creatures, saying our ruling on a claim by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals didn't pay them enough heed.

Getting out our matches, this time to light a candle

September 5, 2011

We’re taking a short break from setting pants on fire to use our matches to light up a birthday candle. It has been a year since the launch of PolitiFact Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s fact-checking operation.

A look back at a busy first year.

For Labor Day, we check claims about jobs and wages

September 2, 2011

For Labor Day weekend, we review recent claims about jobs, labor and wages.

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