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December 31, 2012

White House, congressional GOP head toward cliff deal

theGRIO REPORT - Urged by many liberals to go over the so-called fiscal cliff and force Republicans to accept whatever…
December 28, 2012

Fiscal cliff debate shows enduring power of Tea Party

theGRIO REPORT - Rumors of the demise of the Tea Party have been greatly exaggerated...
December 27, 2012

Republicans consider major shifts on key issues

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — For years, Republicans have adhered fiercely to their bedrock conservative principles, resisting Democratic calls for…
December 27, 2012

On 'fiscal cliff,' no deal in sight

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are engaged in a playground game of "who goes first," daring each political party to let…
December 20, 2012

Cork Booker's safe Senate move ensures his place on national stage

ANALYSIS - Today he made the obvious, safe choice that most preserves his options for the future, including a potential…
December 20, 2012

What exactly Obama is proposing on gun control

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says the massacre of schoolchildren in Newtown, Conn., obligates the nation to finally act…
December 19, 2012

On gun control, a new passion from Obama

theGRIO REPORT - The president showed a passion and urgency on the issue that suggested that he is eager to…
December 19, 2012

Obama to announce task-force on gun control

theGRIO REPORT - White House officials say President Obama is likely to take a three-pronged approach on gun control over…
December 18, 2012

Obama and Republicans near a deal on fiscal cliff

WASHINGTON (AP) — Both President Barack Obama and Congress' most powerful Republican are making significant concessions just two weeks before…
December 18, 2012

The NRA goes silent in midst of gun debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The largest U.S. gun-rights organization — typically outspoken, even after shooting deaths — has gone all but…
December 17, 2012

Tim Scott appointed to the US Senate, will be only black member

theGRIO REPORT - Rep. Tim Scott, a Republican, is expected to be appointed Monday to the U.S. Senate seat that…
December 17, 2012

Why gun control could pass now

ANALYSIS - Gun control advocates have urged bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines after all of the mass killings…
December 14, 2012

Rice could become National Security adviser later in Obama’s 2nd term

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama was meeting privately Friday with Susan Rice, the embattled U.N. ambassador who abruptly withdrew…
December 13, 2012

Susan Rice withdrawal leaves Obama unable to promote a close ally

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama won't be able to appoint a person his aides said he has 'a personal bond'…
December 13, 2012

Is Tim Scott the perfect fit for the GOP in South Carolina?

theGRIO REPORT - Since arriving on the Hill, the sophomore representative has toed the staunch Tea Party line, including voting…
December 12, 2012

Jesse Jackson Jr’s wife won’t run for House seat

CHICAGO (AP) — The wife of Jesse Jackson Jr. said Tuesday that she's not interested in running for the U.S.…
December 12, 2012

It’s time for common sense school discipline

OPINION - The school-to-prison pipeline – or, the system of extreme disciplinary practices that push young people out of school…
December 12, 2012

US could survive going off ‘cliff’ for a bit

WASHINGTON (AP) - It's the scenario that's been spooking employers and investors and slowing the U.S. economy...
December 11, 2012

National Republicans set up committee to figure out how to win in the future

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican National Committee on Monday announced an inquiry to look at what went wrong in 2012's…
December 11, 2012

Obama looks to use political capital in ‘fiscal cliff’ negotiations

(AP) - President Barack Obama is trying to spend what former President George W. Bush called 'political capital'...