Is it true the rich are getting richer?
As Democrats talk of raising taxes on wealthier Americans, a look at our fact-checking on whether the income gap is growing.
By Martha M. Hamilton :: Published on Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 at 01:45 p.m.
Michael Moore vs. the Gipper
In his new film, Capitalism: A Love Story , Michael Moore contends the economic policies of President Ronald Reagan marked a turning point when the gap widened between the rich and everyone else. We put Moore's claims to the Truth-O-Meter.
By Robert Farley :: Published on Thursday, October 8th, 2009 at 06:53 p.m.
The Michael Moore movie gets a fact-check
With the release of Capitalism: A Love Story , we put the liberal filmmaker — and his movie — to the Truth-O-Meter.
By Bill Adair :: Published on Thursday, October 1st, 2009 at 04:30 p.m.
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