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 13 articlesAugust 2006 
MoveOn.org: Caught Red-Handed Applying A Double Standard
The liberal group attacks 3 Republicans for voting for military spending bills, but endorses Democrats who voted the same way.
An Election-Year Virus
De-bunked again and again, a false e-mail keeps circulating claiming members of Congress don't pay Social Security taxes.
Misquoting Lincoln
Bush supporters falsely quote Lincoln as advocating arresting, exiling or hanging members of Congress who damage military morale in wartime.
New RNC Web Ad Blurs History
Another video on homeland security twists Democrats' words and exaggerates "the Republican record."
Club for Growth: Chafing Chafee's Record
The Club for Growth launches misleading attacks at Sen. Chafee's record on taxes and "wasteful" spending.
Democrats Ask, Do You Feel Safer?
But a party web video strains some facts about homeland security.
RNC Ad Mischaracterizes Murtha
Web video edits his remarks. He did NOT say the US is a bigger threat to world peace than North Korea or Iran.
Hillary Clinton's Voting Record Distorted
Republican challenger John Spencer falsely claims she opposes the Patriot Act, which she voted for twice.
Voting Record Tug-of-War in Montana
Montana Democrats and Sen. Burns contradict each other. Both are right, up to a point.
Chamber of Commerce Ad Misleads Some Business Owners
It praises Rep. Bean for a health insurance plan that doesn't yet exist.
Chamber of Commerce: Credit Where It's Not Due
Ads thanking lawmakers for voting for Medicare Bill include four too many.
Fake News, Nebraska Style
Senate candidates from both parties stretch credibility in their latest ads.
Flattery Will Get You Nowhere
An ad in Tennessee quotes FactCheck.org, but we find it to be one-sided and misleading.
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