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In 2008, Obama vowed to kill Osama bin Laden

May 2, 2011

With the announcement that Osama Bin Laden is dead, many PolitiFact readers have pointed out President Obama's vow to kill him from October 2008. Is it the president's most significant Promise Kept?

PolitiFact checks run gamut

May 1, 2011

Last week, the trusty Truth-O-Meter took on everyone from President Barack Obama to a metro Atlanta Republican flirting with a presidential run to a University of Georgia student activist.

And we threw in the governor for good measure.

You can find our fearless engine of truthiness Sunday through Friday in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and online.

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In interview, Cornyn revisits fact-checked statements

April 29, 2011

During a lengthy conversation with the Texas Tribune, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas touched on at least four claims previously run through the Truth-O-Meter.

The new politics of the vote on the debt ceiling

April 29, 2011

It's usually a partisan game. But this year's vote on raising the debt limit matters. 

Birthers not persuaded by Certificate of Live Birth

April 27, 2011

Now that the White House has released the original Certificate of Live Birth, is the issue finally settled? Not hardly, say those who have been at the forefront of the so-called birther movement.

Obama's long form birth certificate

From whispers to the White House briefing room: the tale of the birth certificate

April 27, 2011

It was an extraordinary moment: President Barack Obama strode into the White House briefing room Wednesday to reassure Americans he was born in the United States.

Texas lawmaker questions Obama’s long-form birth certificate

April 27, 2011

In a move to end "birther" claims that he wasn’t born in the United States, President Barack Obama released his long-form birth certificate Wednesday. State Rep. Leo Berman, R-Tyler, remained skeptical.

Links to documents involving President Obama

April 27, 2011

We provide an archive of documents.

PolitiFact’s guide to Obama’s birth certificate

April 27, 2011

Allegations from Donald Trump have prompted new interest in President Barack Obama's birth records. Here's a guide to our coverage.

Obama’s remarks on the release of his birth certificate

April 27, 2011

The president spoke with reporters at the White House.

Obama releases birth certificate

April 27, 2011

After years of speculation, Obama releases his original birth certificate and says "We do not have time for this kind of silliness."  Donald Trump takes credit and says he's "honored" Obama responded to Trump's request.

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