AP FACT CHECK: Glossed-over realities in Democratic debate
Presidential Elections,Hillary Clinton,Martin O'Malley,Bernie Sanders,Debates,Democratic Party,Elections
In the latest Democratic presidential debate, oversimplification struck again.
Hillary Clinton spoke of fixing "glitches" in President Barack Obama's health care law to address rising costs, skimming over deeper issues on matters of affordability and the Affordable Care Act. And in education, fancy dorms and football stadiums aren't the big reason for higher college costs, as Bernie Sanders suggested.
A look at some of the statements Saturday night and how they compare with the facts:
CLINTON on rising prem
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