Are federal employees overpaid?
Newly elected Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., says federal workers are paid $120,000, compared to $60,000 for private-sector workers. Great sound bite, but we found that it's not so simple.
Newly elected Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., says federal workers are paid $120,000, compared to $60,000 for private-sector workers. Great sound bite, but we found that it's not so simple.
On 60 Minutes, President Obama said "most" stimulus projects came in under budget and faster than expected. We collaborate with ProPublica and find that's a stretch.
We check claims from Sen.-elect Rand Paul and Rep. Mike Pence from the Sunday show.
That's what the Daily Show host asked Gov. Rick Perry last night. In explaining, Perry recycles some talking points we've already checked.
A Republican House majority means it will be tougher for Obama to keep his campaign promises.
PolitiFact Ohio launched July 25 just as the election season was picking up steam. Since then it has reviewed more than 80 statements made by politicians.
And while it's true that the bulk of the statements came from candidates and their campaigns, PolitiFact Ohio's mission didn't end when the voting ended.
As governments in Washington, Columbus and hometown Ohio get back to work, we'll be watching.
After months of sifting through campaign mailers and press releases, it's time to pay attention to some other letters we've received...
Memories of the 2010 election may be fading, but the Truth-O-Meter abides.
Politicians take liberties with the truth in all seasons. Reporters at AJC PolitiFact Georgia will test their truthiness through the winter holidays and beyond.
Last week we paused to make room for other election coverage. This means today's roundup includes only three items.
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Now that the campaign signs are coming down, the TV attack ads are fading into memory and the victors are enjoying their brief political honeymoons, we thought we'd share what some PolitiFact Rhode Island readers had to say about our work during the 2010 general election campaign.
Judging by the volume, our readers are really passionate about two topics: Social Security and global warming. Our rulings on those issues drew far more comments, pro or con, than anything we've ever done.
But we figure if the Truth-O-Meter can dish it out, it has to be able to take it.
So here's a roundup from our mailbag:
The Seattle Times scoffs at Gov. Rick Perry's letter courting Washington state business leaders — "Thanks a bunch, Rick" — and Perry thanks them right back.
We're working on a new campaign promises database for the Republican House majority.
Most campaign ads this year pummeled viewers into submission -- or apathy. But a few didn't. Here are eight that changed the trajectory of their races.