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How do we know what politicians say is true?
Sabri Ben-Achour Aug 30, 2012
Fact-checking is a growing industry, but does it pay off?
What really matters to Florida voters
David Gura Aug 30, 2012
Mitt Romney is scheduled to accept the GOP nomination tonight. We travel to Florida's I-4 corridor to take the pulse of voters living in "The Real Economy."
Former Congressional staffer on how money divides politics
Jeremy Hobson Aug 6, 2012
Former Republican staff member Mike Lofgren explains how money has taken over the political system in America and what we can do about it.
Teach for America fields political candidates
Blake Farmer Jul 23, 2012
Teach for America is tapping its nationwide network of alumni to recruit candidates for public office -- so much so that in one Tennessee race, two TFA alums are squaring off against one another.
Senator Rand Paul on opposing the health care law
Jeremy Hobson Jun 29, 2012
Even after the Supreme Court announced its decision on the Affordable Care Act yesterday, many outspoken critics of the law remain. We talk to Senator Rand Paul on why he believes the law is unconstitutional.
How the U.S. can fix its political infighting
Stephen Dubner Jun 27, 2012
By taking a note from our neighbors in Great Britain. Freakonomics' Stephen Dubner explains why he thinks U.S. Congress should borrow the U.K. tradition of the Prime Minister's Question Time.
Decisions on students, health care and immigration pending
Jeremy Hobson Jul 1, 2012
A decision is expected from the Supreme Court on President Obama's health care overhaul, which is sure to have big economic implications however it is decided -- but there are some other high stakes battles going on.
Plan would strip conventions of taxpayer money
Adriene Hill Jun 5, 2012
A Senate bill may end $36 million in funding for Republican and Democratic national conventions -- money that pays for everything from patriotic flags to the teleprompter.
What's not getting done in Washington
John Dimsdale May 29, 2012
There's a long list of legislative issues on hold. Blame the upcoming election.
The Obama Dashboard and what it means
John Moe May 25, 2012
The President’s re-election campaign is using high tech tools for grass roots organizing
