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Primary preview: Santorum on Freddie and Fannie

February 21, 2012

Super Tuesday, the multi-state primary day, is less than a month away. Ohio is one of the key states, so we're spotlighting statements from the GOP candidates.

Rick Santorum said recently that he warned in 2006 of a meltdown in the housing market. We took a look.

For birthday of president No. 1, a look No. 44

February 19, 2012

In honor of Washington’s Birthday, we’re throwing the spotlight on our current leader’s record for truth-telling. President Barack Obama, PolitiFact's most fact-checked politician, has faced the Truth-O-Meter more than 340 times.

Keeping facts straight on 98% of Catholic women

February 17, 2012

We delve into criticism that we missed the facts with our Mostly True rating on the claim that 98 percent of Catholic women have used contraception.

Fact-checking the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

February 16, 2012

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce jumped into congressional races with a barrage of ads this month, focusing on the economy, jobs and taxes. But they all had issues with the truth.

The perfect last-minute Valentine’s Day gift

February 13, 2012

What’s more heart-melting than your very own Pants on Fire button? Give your loved one the PolitiFact Mobile App. Nothing says true love like the Truth-O-Meter!

The health care law, Catholics and birth control

February 10, 2012

The White House announced a compromise today on who pays for free contraception. Here's our guide to the policy that prompted president's new plan.

Mitt Romney’s job creator claim short on evidence

January 9, 2012

Mitt Romney says he helped create 100,000 new jobs. Critics say he's been a job destroyer. But who's right? Fact-checkers and other journalists have repeatedly looked at the history of Bain Capital, the investment firm Romney ran from 1984 to 1999. Bottom line? It's tough to prove job claims on either side — not that we won't try.

Fact-checking the New Hampshire debates

January 7, 2012

We're checking the New Hampshire debates this weekend. Follow our live coverage on Twitter @PolitiFact and check throughout the day for new Truth-O-Meter items.

Rating Rick Scott’s campaign promises at the 1-year mark

January 6, 2012

We've looked at dozens of campaign promises from Rick Scott to see how he's doing. No promise was more prominent than his pledge to create 700,000 jobs -- we rated it Stalled.

Fact-checking Solyndra

November 17, 2011

The company's unique solar cells once attracted private investors. Now taxpayers could lose millions. We check the facts.

Fact-checking Solyndra

November 17, 2011

The company's unique solar cells once attracted private investors. Now taxpayers could lose millions. We check the facts.

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