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September 25, 2013

Rush Limbaugh compares Obamacare to slavery

theGRIO REPORT - Radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh compared Obamacare to slavery during the September 25 edition of 'The…
September 25, 2013

Samuel L. Jackson to Obama: 'Stop trying to relate…be f**king presidential'

theGRIO REPORT - Samuel L. Jackson has long been one of President Barack Obama's most enthusiastic and outspoken celebrity supporters,…
September 25, 2013

Minimum wage raised in California by Gov. Jerry Brown

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown has put his signature on a bill that will hike California's minimum wage…
September 25, 2013

How race plays a role in Obama-Clinton health care reform dynamic

OPINION - The current public and political love affair with former President Clinton obscures deeper issues about this country’s tentative…
September 25, 2013

It's the obstructionism, stupid: Rubio blocks gay black judicial nominee

OPINION - The Catholic senator needs to review the 'love thy neighbor' portion of the Bible that Republicans love to…
September 25, 2013

'Rent is Too Damn High' party candidate Jimmy McMillan to be on NYC mayor ballot

NEW YORK (AP) — A man who wants to run for mayor as the Rent is Too Damn High Party's…
September 25, 2013

Once rivals, Obama and Clinton bask in a health care wonk fest

ANALYSIS - Their 50-minute conversation, for people not versed in the details of 'Obamacare,' was not simple to follow...
September 24, 2013

Ted Cruz vows to speak till he can't against Obamacare

WASHINGTON (AP) - Egged on by conservative groups, the potential 2016 presidential candidate excoriated Republicans and Democrats in his criticism…
September 24, 2013

Michelle Obama calls Harlem a cultural gem

NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama hosted a luncheon for the spouses of foreign dignitaries Tuesday in Harlem, a historic…
September 24, 2013

At UN, Obama welcomes signs of Iranian moderation

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Barack Obama on Tuesday welcomed the new Iranian government's pursuit of a 'more moderate course,'…
September 24, 2013

Mitt Romney reveals adopted black grandson

theGRIO REPORT - Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has welcomed a new addition to the Romney clan...
September 24, 2013

George W. Bush says Obama shouldn't be criticized for golf

ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — Former President George W. Bush says President Barack Obama should not be criticized for the amount…
September 24, 2013

Dule Hill gets a 'West Wing' moment with Obama

NEW YORK (AP) — Few people get to meet a U.S. president. Dule Hill has met three — one fake…
September 24, 2013

Obama hasn't smoked in years, 'scared of my wife'

NEW YORK (AP) — President Barack Obama says he hasn't had a smoke in years — thanks in no small…
September 23, 2013

Barack Obama endorses Bill de Blasio for NYC mayor

NEW YORK (AP) - Obama, in a statement, hailed de Blasio's vision of 'progressive change,' a campaign theme similar to…