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"As a result of the House Republican bill, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office now confirms that families will see their health care premiums reduced by up to 10 percent."
"That 3.5 percent (increase in the third quarter GDP) came from two things — government spending on Cash for Clunkers — they just moved fourth-quarter auto sales into the third quarter — and the first-time home buyer thing."
"One-third of the health care dollar goes to no such thing as health care; it goes to the insurance companies."
When it comes to aid, "the United States is still about half as what European countries give as a percentage."
A president must "obtain Congress' consent before formally accepting the Nobel Prize."
"Forcing Americans off of their current health coverage and onto a government-run plan isn't the answer, but that's exactly what the Democrats' plan would do."
“Here in Florida, I’ve slashed government by 10 percent. That’s $7 billion.”
A request for "an increase in troops sat on desks in this White House (during the presidency of George W. Bush), including the vice president's, for more than eight months, a resource request filled by President Obama in March."
A "massive" federal computer network will make your medical records available to "millions of people" with a "complete lack of privacy and confidentiality," while doctors and hospitals who don't take part face "stiff penalties."
Recent stories from Greg Joyce
Do polls show 'majority support' for health plan?Obama aide claims lots of support. But a sampling of polls show that's a stretch.
Achtung, baby! Bono mixes up foreign aid statsIn his spare time, U2's frontman advocates for an end to global poverty, and that earns him a gig with the Truth-O-Meter.
Muddle about the medalSome House Republicans claim Obama needs permission from Congress to accept the Nobel Peace Prize. We explore the rules and what other recipients have done.
Records not as vulnerable as group claimsThe Senior Citizens League says the new computerized records will be open to millions. But we find little to back that up.
Name That Health Plan winners announcedFrom supporters, we choose YesWeCare! From opponents: State Arm Insurance
A new side effect of H1N1 virus: exaggerationWe examine claims by Glenn Beck and a chain e-mail about the H1N1 virus.
Drilling for the truth in the oil drilling debateA leading prodrilling advocate says tourism isn't affected by offshore drilling. An opponent says offshore oil found in the gulf could head overseas.
The Michael Moore movie gets a fact-checkWith the release of Capitalism: A Love Story, we put the liberal filmmaker — and his movie — to the Truth-O-Meter.
Abortion and the Baucus health care billThe health care plan from Finance Chairman Max Baucus seeks to maintain the status quo on the sensitive issue of abortion. We examine two claims about the bill from the National Right to Life Committee.
Mailbag: 'You folks have lost your direction'The mail brings quibbles, gripes and a wee bit of praise.
Greg Joyce is the deputy government and politics editor.
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