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More NAFTA Nonsense
An Obama mailer uses dubious, disputed statistics about how much the trade deal hurt Ohio workers.

They've Got You Covered?
Obama and Clinton ads both claim all Americans would be covered by their health plans. Clinton's would come close.

The Budget According to McCain: Part I
Think it's all about cutting earmarks? Think again.

Hillary's Adventures Abroad
We find some exaggerations in Clinton's claims of foreign policy experience.

Republican Candidates Debate
We comb through their words checking facts.

A Bogus Cancer Statistic
Giuliani falsely claims that only 44 percent of prostate cancer patients survive under "socialized medicine" in England.

Gas Price Fixes That Won't

McCain, Clinton call for gas tax relief that really isn't, while Bush dredges up old ideas with a variety of problems.

DNC vs. McCain
Two Democratic Party TV ads hit McCain on Iraq and the economy. We supply context and corrections.

That Chain E-mail Your Friend Sent to You Is (Likely) Bogus. Seriously.
by Lori Robertson

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