Archive: Health
John McCain and the Middle Class
Barack Obama claims that the McCain tax plan will do nothing for "100 million American families." Where does he get his figures from?
Posted on October 28, 2008 at 07:09 PM ET | Comments (48)
Is Obama Guilty of 'Infanticide'?
Sarah Palin has accused Barack Obama of wanting to withhold medical treatment from children born alive as the result of bungled abortions. Obama says pro-lifers have "lied" about his record. The Fact Checker adjudicates.
Posted on October 24, 2008 at 04:47 PM ET | Comments (119)
Obama Scares Seniors
Barack Obama is trying to convince American retirees that their Medicare benefits will be slashed under a McCain administration. He is relying on some highly selective quotes.
Posted on October 21, 2008 at 02:03 PM ET | Comments (91)
Four Pinocchios for Biden's Tax Fabrication
According to Joe Biden, John McCain's health care plan will represent "the largest tax increase in American history." That is simply not true.
Posted on September 26, 2008 at 09:30 AM ET | Comments (69)
The Tuskegee Experiment, Part II
The myth that refuses to die: Rosie O'Donnell joins the Rev. Wright in accusing the U.S. government of deliberately infecting African-Americans with syphilis.
Posted on May 9, 2008 at 06:00 AM ET | Comments (127)
Readers Fact Check Dem Debate
Readers submitted dozens of tips on items to truth squad in Tuesday night's Democratic debate. The Fact Checker follows up.
Posted on February 28, 2008 at 06:00 AM ET | Comments (74)
Obama and Health Care
Clinton catches Obama in an inconsistency on his advocacy of a single-payer health insurance system, similar to the Canadian system.
Posted on January 24, 2008 at 06:00 AM ET | Comments (52)
Saint Anselm College Presidential Debates
Join the Fact Checker for live truth squadding of the Republican and Democratic debates from Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire.
Posted on January 5, 2008 at 10:44 PM ET | Comments (0)
Most Revealing Fibs: Hillary Clinton
In conjunction with the "Front Runners" series, the Fact Checker examines the factual mistakes of the candidates for clues to their approach to campaigning. First up: Hillary Clinton.
Posted on December 9, 2007 at 07:30 AM ET | Comments (15)
Is There a 'Cocaine Shortage'?
The White House drug czar says that there has been an "unprecedented disruption" to the cocaine market, but has failed to provide historical data to back up his claim.
Posted on November 21, 2007 at 06:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Clinton vs. Obama on Health Care
Both Clinton and Obama have claimed that their health care plans will provide "universal coverage" to all Americans. We point out the gaps in their proposals.
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 06:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Four Pinocchios for Recidivist Rudy
Giuliani repeats his false prostate cancer claim, but can't name a reputable researcher who agrees that Britons are much more at risk than Americans.
Posted on November 7, 2007 at 06:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
Rudy Wrong On Cancer Survival Chances
Rudy Giuliani says that his chances of surviving prostate cancer are almost twice as high in America as in England, under "socialized" medicine. The Fact Checker investigates.
Posted on October 30, 2007 at 07:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
'Hillary Care' and 'Socialized Medicine'
Mitt Romney says that Hillary Clinton is planning a government takeover of the health care system. Has he got his facts right?
Posted on October 24, 2007 at 06:00 AM ET | Comments (59)
Mike Gravel: Americans Are Getting Dumber
Mike Gravel says Americans are getting dumber and fatter. We look at the facts.
Posted on September 19, 2007 at 06:15 AM ET | Comments (0)
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