Fact checking DNC 2024 Day 4 speeches of Harris, Sen. Bob Casey
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CBS News is fact checking some of the statements made by speakers during the 2024 Democratic National Convention this week, which is taking place in Chicago through Thursday, Aug. 22.
On Thursday, the final night of the convention, Vice President Kamala Harris is accepting her party's nomination and delivering her acceptance speech.
CBS News' Confirmed team is conducting the fact checks this week. CBS News is covering the DNC live.
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