House Democrats Request State of the Union Fact Checking
In following my January 24, posting, Search Full Text Archive of State of the Union Addresses, a related government document in advance of the 2006 State of the Union address on January 31.
In a letter to President Bush today, ten House Democrats state, "we respectfully request your personal attention to the accuracy of the information contained within your speech. We are sure that you will agree that thorough fact-checking in preparation for this event is in the best interest of the welfare of the American people and our credibility around the world."
Related resources:
Additional government documents on the State of the Union, compiled by the Dept. of State
WSJ free feature January 30, 2006: Publishers Say Fact-Checking Is Too Costly
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