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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Ryan’s Muddy Medicare Claims
Rep. Paul Ryan’s claim that Medicare will be "bankrupt in nine years" goes too far. The trust fund that primarily supports one part of Medicare is projected to be exhausted come 2020, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees said it might not …
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FactCheck Mailbag, Week of April 12-18
This week, readers sent us comments about Donald Trump, Social Security, balanced coverage, congressional reform and Sarah Palin. In the FactCheck Mailbag, we feature some of the e-mail we receive. Readers can send comments to editor@factcheck.org. Letters may be edited for length.
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Planned Parenthood
Q: How much of Planned Parenthood’s services are dedicated to abortions? Does the federal government fund those procedures? A: Abortions represent 3 percent of total services provided by Planned Parenthood, and roughly 10 percent of its clients received an abortion. The group does receive federal funding, but the money cannot …
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Vote for FactCheck.org in 2011 Webby Awards
It’s that time of year when we ask for your support. Yes, it’s time for the annual Webby Awards. Thanks to you, FactCheck.org has won the Webby People’s Voice award for four years running. It’s a recognition of the fact that you share our mission of holding politicians accountable. Now, …
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FactCheck Mailbag, Week of April 5-11
This week, readers sent us comments about Donald Trump, the Massachusetts health care law and the FactCheck quiz. In the FactCheck Mailbag, we feature some of the e-mail we receive. Readers can send comments to editor@factcheck.org. Letters may be edited for length.
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