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Muslim Prayer Service at the DNC?

Posted on August 31, 2012

Q: Is the Democratic National Convention hosting a Muslim “Jumah” prayer service after rejecting a Catholic cardinal’s offer to lead a prayer? A: No. A Muslim group scheduled an event that was independent of the convention at a city park. The cardinal is leading the convention’s closing prayer.

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Muslims Appointed to Homeland Security

Posted on November 10, 2010

Q: Has the Obama administration appointed two Muslims to serve in the Department of Homeland Security? A: Yes, in 2009. One was a senior Justice Department aide during the Bush administration. Another is a former head of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and was appointed as a civil-rights adviser.

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No Pentagon Mosque

Posted on August 17, 2010 , Corrected on Aug. 26, 2010

Q: Is there a mosque inside the Pentagon? A: The Pentagon has a non-denominational chapel that holds services for employees who follow various religions.

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New Mexico and Arkansas Races

Posted on May 28, 2010

In episode 13 of FactCheck Radio, we look at a Republican ad that was condemned by the head of the GOP in New Mexico. Plus, we debunk labor union ads attacking Democratic Sen. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas, and we update listeners on claims about Muslims and the health care law. …
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“Dhimmitude” and the Muslim Exemption

Posted on May 20, 2010

Q: Will Muslim Americans be exempt from the mandate to have health insurance? A: The Muslim faith does not forbid purchasing health insurance, and no Muslim group has ever been considered exempt under the definitions used in the health care law.

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National Day of Prayer: Still On

Posted on April 29, 2010 , Updated on May 3, 2010

Q: Has President Obama canceled the May 6 National Day of Prayer? A: No. This widely circulated falsehood echoes similar claims made last year when the president issued a pro-prayer-day proclamation but didn’t hold White House services as President Bush had done.

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California Governor’s Race, and More on Health Care

Posted on April 23, 2010

In episode 8 of the FactCheck Radio podcast, we look at a false and misleading ad attacking GOP candidate Meg Whitman in the California gubernatorial race, and we debunk more claims about the health care law. (Click the play button below to listen to the podcast. Or subscribe to the …
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