Calling Dewhurst a moderate
A group that favors Cruz says the major Texas newspapers call Dewhurst a moderate. That's Mostly False.
By W. Gardner Selby :: Published on Thursday, July 19th, 2012 at 04:55 p.m.
Fact-checking the Wisconsin budget battle
The Wisconsin budget controversy has generated sharp rhetorical clashes over ideology, budget priorities and tactics -- and the largest sustained protests in Madison since the Vietnam War, The main event: An argument over collective bargaining rights and compensation for state and local government employees that has spurred national interest. Check out some of our hottest items.
By Dave Umhoefer :: Published on Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 at 10:47 a.m.
A new health plan distortion
A Club for Growth ad likens U.S. health care reform to a plan in Britain and suggests people will be allowed to die if their treatment costs more than $22,000. We find that's not true.
By Catharine Richert :: Published on Thursday, August 6th, 2009 at 06:55 p.m.
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