Q: Did President Obama have his dog, Bo, flown to Maine in his own private jet for the family vacation?
A: No. The family and staff took two small jets because the airport couldn’t accommodate the usual presidential plane. Bo flew with several staffers.
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FactCheck Mailbag, Week of Sept. 7-Sept. 13
This week, readers sent us comments about Social Security, the fictitious 1 percent transaction tax, Nevada’s Joe Heck and holding parties’ feet to the fire.
In the FactCheck Mailbag, we feature some of the e-mail we receive. Readers can send comments to editor@factcheck.org. Letters may be edited for length.
False Claim on Pell Grants in Indiana
A Democratic incumbent in Indiana falsely claims his Republican challenger wants to abolish the popular federal Pell Grant program for needy college students. Rep. Joe Donnelly, who is running for reelection in Indiana’s 2nd District, based his charge on a questionnaire Republican Jackie Walorski submitted to a conservative group. But that questionnaire doesn’t even mention the Pell Grant program.
The ad, titled “College,” first aired Sept. 9. It begins ominously: “Who will help your family afford college?”
Committee for Truth in Politics
Conservative-leaning group represented by a lawyer in the Citizens United case.
FactCheck Mailbag, Week of Aug. 31-Sep. 6
This week, readers sent us comments about Social Security, the "Ground Zero mosque" and keeping the DNC honest.
In the FactCheck Mailbag, we feature some of the e-mail we receive. Readers can send comments to editor@factcheck.org. Letters may be edited for length.
FactCheck Mailbag, Week of Aug. 24-Aug. 30
This week, readers sent us comments about Social Security, health insurance premiums, deportation and party pedestals.
In the FactCheck Mailbag, we feature some of the e-mail we receive. Readers can send comments to editor@factcheck.org. Letters may be edited for length.
AFL-CIO
Large federation of labor unions is strongly Democratic.
FactCheck Mailbag, Week of Aug. 17-Aug. 23
This week, readers sent us comments about the Pentagon "mosque" and Social Security privatization. Readers also felt our coverage was too local and too pro-Republican, and not too local and not too pro-Republican.
In the FactCheck Mailbag, we feature some of the e-mail we receive. Readers can send comments to editor@factcheck.org. Letters may be edited for length.
Americans for Job Security
Pro-business group whose president is the former head of the New Hampshire Republican Party.
FactCheck Mailbag, Week of Aug. 10-Aug. 16
This week, readers sent us comments about Social Security privatization, Medicare competitive bidding and our supposedly rightward tilt.
In the FactCheck Mailbag, we feature some of the e-mail we receive. Readers can send comments to editor@factcheck.org. Letters may be edited for length.