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January 29, 2010

Obama and GOP exchange barbs, ideas in rare encounter

BALTIMORE (AP) - In a remarkably sharp face-to-face confrontation, President Obama chastised GOP lawmakers for opposing him on taxes, health…
January 29, 2010

Obama meeting with Republicans on jobs plan

WASHINGTON (AP) -President Barack Obama is facing the toughest of audiences--Republican lawmakers--as he tries to win support Friday for a…
January 29, 2010

Geneologists say Obama, Mas. Sen.-elect Brown are related

BOSTON (AP) - Whether or not they find any common political ground, President Obama and Massachusetts' newly elected senator, Republican…
January 29, 2010

Ending 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' will be a teachable moment for black America

OPINION - The public face of the dismissed gay soldier is often white and male, but they're statistically more likely…
January 28, 2010

Barbershop Buzz: State of our union

VIDEO - What is the state of our union? Will President Obama make a comeback?
January 28, 2010

Obama urges nervous Dems to fight for his agenda

TAMPA, Florida (AP) -- President Barack Obama voiced determination Thursday to change the tone of Washington politics and urged Republicans…
January 28, 2010

Chris Matthews to theGrio: No regrets on 'forgot Obama was black' remark

In an interview with theGrio, Matthews said, "I thought I was saying something wonderful and positive about America."
January 28, 2010

Tea Party fundraising email shows Obama as pimp

A Tea Party group whose founder already has been in hot water for holding a sign that referred to taxpayers…
January 28, 2010

'We Are the World' turns 25: Can a remake resuscitate Haiti?

OPINION - Celebrity performers should urge the Haiti government to reduce the red tape to build its economy...
January 28, 2010

Obama focuses on 'the Benjamins' in State of the Union

OPINION - President Obama used his standard recipe of charisma, charm and vocal rhythm to renew his national agenda...
January 28, 2010

Racist political fliers distributed in Chicago

VIDEO - Fliers comparing Chicago Alderwoman Toni Preckwinkle to Aunt Jemima are being distributed in the South Side...
January 28, 2010

Eric Holder's quiet revolution at the Justice Department

OPINION - Over the last year, Attorney General Eric Holder has taken a number of steps to repair a department…
January 27, 2010

Joe Wilson: Obama's birthplace should have been brought up in primary

The South Carolina Republican has pledged to act dignified during tonight's address, telling the Associated Press that his "natural inclination…
January 27, 2010

Obama invites Kansas City green activist to State of the Union

Anita Maltbia's local green activism has won her the coveted seat next to the first lady at Obama's State of…
January 27, 2010

J.D. Hayworth a birther? McCain challenger calls for Obama's birth certificate

The former Republican Congressman called on President Obama to produce his birth certificate for public inspection...