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Promises: Obama's halftime score ... 17 Kept, 2 Broken

At the halfway point in President Obama's first 100 days, here's the score on our Obameter:

He's got 17 Promises Kept, 7 Compromises and 2 Promises Broken.

We've rated 2 as Stalled and 39 as In the Works.

And if you want a quick overview how he's doing on the major ones, check out our Top 10 list.

All this, plus a False for Sen. Coburn's claim that Obama is calling for government-run health care and a Half True for Vice President Biden on a claim about CEO pay.

Read entire article at St. Petersburg Times -- politifact.com