Tag Archives: mosque

Mosque Controversy, Stimulus Spin and Blagojevich

Posted on August 27, 2010

In episode 26, we answer readers’ questions on claims about the planned Islamic cultural center and mosque near ground zero. Plus, we document spin from both the vice president and the House GOP leader on stimulus spending, and we fact-check former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s appearance on Fox News.  [podcast]http://factcheck.org/Images/image/radio/FactCheckRadio_episode26.mp3[/podcast] …
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Questions About the ‘Ground Zero Mosque’

Posted on August 26, 2010

Q: What are the facts about the proposed cultural center and mosque near New York’s former World Trade Center? A: We answer questions we’ve been asked most often by readers about the controversial project.

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‘Privatizing’ Social Security?

Posted on August 20, 2010

In episode 25, we debunk President Obama’s claim that leading Republicans in Congress want to privatize Social Security. Plus, we look at dueling ads from the Pennsylvania Senate race, and we tackle claims related to the controversy over the Islamic center and mosque in New York. [podcast]http://factcheck.org/Images/image/radio/FactCheckRadio_episode25(1).mp3[/podcast]   For more …
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No Pentagon Mosque

Posted on August 17, 2010 , Corrected on Aug. 26, 2010

Q: Is there a mosque inside the Pentagon? A: The Pentagon has a non-denominational chapel that holds services for employees who follow various religions.

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