FactChecking ‘The Pledge’

FactCheck by Brooks Jackson | Sep. 25, 2010 (News)
Republicans' "Pledge to America" falls short on some of its facts.

The Republican “Pledge to America,” released Sept. 23, contains some dubious factual claims. It declares that “the only parts of the economy expanding are government and our national debt.” Not true. So far this year government employment has declined slightly, while private sector employment has increased by 763,000 jobs. It says that ... Full Story »

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 by Donica Mensing - Sep. 27, 2010

This article reviews the facts cited in the Republican's "Pledge to America" to identify which are based on evidence and which are exaggerations or dishonest statements. Holding politicians accountable for their statements is one way to help our political discourse align a little more closely with reality.

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