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Dueling Debt Deceptions

Posted on February 2, 2012

Q: How much has the federal debt gone up under Obama? A: During his first three years in office, it rose $4.7 trillion, an increase of 45 percent. Partisan graphics circulating via email and Facebook are both incorrect.

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Inoculation Misinformation

Posted on October 19, 2009 , Updated on November 2, 2009

Wild rumors are flying about the newly developed vaccine for pandemic influenza H1N1, also known as “swine flu.” We’ve seen e-mails stating that the vaccine is tainted with antifreeze or Agent Orange, causes Gulf War syndrome, or has killed U.S. Navy sailors. One says the vaccine is an “evil depopulation scheme.” …
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“Holiday Tree” Hooey

Posted on October 14, 2009 , Updated on Nov. 30, 2009

Q: Are the Obamas doing away with the White House “Christmas” tree and banning ornaments with religious themes? A: The traditional Christmas tree will remain, and an e-mail claim about ornaments is unsubstantiated.

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