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August 9, 2011

Why Rick Perry is the second coming of George W. Bush

OPINION - If you didn't know any better, you might conclude that Rick Perry either is George W. Bush, or…
August 8, 2011

White House announces $105 million in Africa aid

WASHINGTON (AP) - White House press secretary Jay Carney says the money will help provide food, shelter, water, and sanitation…
August 8, 2011

Jesse Jackson blasts Obama for not supporting black voters

Jesse Jackson outlined his severe disappointment with President Obama's service to the African-American community...
August 8, 2011

Congressional Black Caucus launches 'For the People' jobs tour

theGRIO REPORT - The Congressional Black Caucus launches a jobs tour to combat high unemployment rates in the black community,…
August 8, 2011

Obama calls US triple-A nation despite downgrade

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Obama on Monday essentially dismissed the first-ever downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, reassuring investors and…
August 8, 2011

Gallup: Obama approval rating improving in crucial states

Obama has seen some hits to his national approval rating over the last few weeks as residue from the bruising…
August 8, 2011

UK police arrest over 160 in weekend London riots

LONDON (AP) - British police on Monday promised a "momentous operation" to arrest rioters after a weekend of vandalism and…
August 8, 2011

Ed. Secretary: States to get school test waivers

(AP) - Arne Duncan says he will announce a new waiver system Monday to give schools a break from student…
August 8, 2011

Cain takes beating from conservatives for apologizing to Muslims

Judging by attacks Tea Party favorite Herman Cain has suffered since reaching out to American Muslims, pretty darn important...
August 8, 2011

What does S&P's downgrade mean for you?

OPINION - There's no right answer -- the downgrade may suddenly strike the economy or linger for years, like a…
August 8, 2011

Obama, voters must act to counter the 'Tea Party downgrade'

OPINION - The Republicans in the House of Representatives, the Senate minority leadership and the now infamous Tea Party Caucus,…
August 7, 2011

To be young, gifted, black and unemployed

OPINION - This does not bode well for the prospects of much of the jobless; people like me who have…
August 6, 2011

Obama mourns 31 US troops killed in Afghan crash

WASHINGTON (AP) - An American official says the helicopter appears to have been shot down Saturday in eastern Afghanistan in…
August 5, 2011

S&P downgrades US credit rating from AAA

WASHINGTON (AP) - Credit rating agency Standard & Poor's on Friday downgraded the nation's rating for the first time since…
August 5, 2011

Fox on Obama's b'day: 'Obama's Hip-Hop BBQ Didn't Create Jobs'

The report, which aggregated a Politico story, goes on to detail the menu, guests and R&B, jazz, hip-hop and Motown…