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Setting the record straight on debate points

WASHINGTON - Facts went adrift on taxes, deregulation and more yesterday when Republican Sarah Palin and Democrat Joe Biden clashed in the vice-presidential debate.

Some examples:

PALIN: Said of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama: "94 times he voted to increase taxes or not support a tax reduction."

THE FACTS: The dubious count includes repetitive votes as well as...

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