Fact Checker: September 30, 2007 - October 6, 2007

Giuliani's "Twists and Turns" on Guns

Rudy Giuliani has distanced himself from a June 2000 lawsuit that he filed against America's leading gun manufacturers, saying the suit changed since it was originally filed. Is he telling the truth?

By Michael Dobbs  | October 5, 2007; 6:00 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (3)
Categories:  3 Pinocchios, Candidate Record, Candidate Watch, Social Issues  
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Young Black Males Headed for Extinction?

Both John Edwards and Barack Obama say young black men in this country are at serious risk. Do their statistics measure up?

By washingtonpost.com Editors  | October 3, 2007; 6:00 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (30)
Categories:  4 Pinocchios, Barack Obama, Candidate Watch, Social Issues  
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Counting Civilian Deaths in Iraq

Gen. Petraeus said civilian deaths in Iraq "declined considerably." Hillary Clinton said that requires "the willing suspension of disbelief." Who is right?

By washingtonpost.com Editors  | October 1, 2007; 8:01 AM ET  |  Permalink  |  Comments (45)
Categories:  Gov Watch, Iraq, Verdict Pending  
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