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August 5, 2013

First lady to President Obama: ‘I love you more than ever’

theGRIO REPORT - Michelle Obama posted a heart-warming photo of her and President Obama in honor of his 52nd birthday.
August 5, 2013

Bill Thompson talks New York mayoral race, Travyon Martin, Obama

theGRIO Q&A - Thompson, making his second run for mayor of New York City, recently made waves by comparing George…
August 4, 2013

Obama turns 52: 52 things that the president has accomplished so far

theGRIO SLIDESHOW - To celebrate his 52nd birthday, theGrio has compiled a list of 52 things that President Obama has…
August 2, 2013

Senate confirms Davita Vance-Cooks as first female and first black public printer

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Davita Vance-Cooks as the first female and first black public printer, according to The Washington…
August 2, 2013

House to vote to repeal Obamacare for 40th time

WASHINGTON (AP) — Maybe the 40th vote to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law will be a charm for…
August 2, 2013

Why Ray Kelly shouldn’t run Homeland Security

OPINION - When it comes to the police commissioner’s record on racial profiling, the facts suggest Kelly is not doing…
August 1, 2013

The White House commemmorates 50-year anniversary of Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights

theGRIO REPORT - Today is the 50th Anniversary of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. The Lawyers' Committee…
August 1, 2013

Obama becomes a blunt talking president

ANALYSIS - President Obama increasingly sounds like a man with the freedom to say exactly what he thinks...
August 1, 2013

Senate approves Obama’s nominee for UN ambassador Samantha Power

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is ready to approve President Barack Obama's choice to be the next ambassador to the…
August 1, 2013

Obama invokes Kim and Kanye while discussing American culture

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama was asked if he ever longed for things when he was a kid that 'that…
August 1, 2013

Senate finally approves Obama nominee for ATF B. Todd Jones

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted in dramatic fashion Wednesday to approve one of President Barack Obama's nominees...
August 1, 2013

The Obama administration is keeping Haitian families apart

OPINION - It’s been 42 months – three and a half years – since Haiti’s calamitous January 12, 2010 earthquake…
July 31, 2013

House passes student loan deal, bill goes to Obama

NBC NEWS - The House approved a measure Wednesday to link interest rates on student loans to financial markets, sending…
July 31, 2013

Obama honors NCAA champions UConn women

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is honoring the University of Connecticut women's basketball team, calling its players incredible athletes,…
July 30, 2013

Obama promising to protect minority voting rights

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is promising not to let one election go by without protecting minority voting rights....
July 30, 2013

Obama challenges GOP to accept corporate tax deal

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Seeking to ease Washington gridlock, President Barack Obama on Tuesday challenged Republicans to accept a new…
July 30, 2013

Obama turning into Mr. Middle Class

ANALYSIS - Obama increasingly sounds obsessed with making sure expanding the middle class, lifting Americans from stagnant wages and reducing…
July 29, 2013

Obama, Holder pledge action on Voting Rights Act

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is promising not to let one election go by without protecting minority voting rights.
July 29, 2013

Obama, Clinton meet for lunch, sparking 2016 buzz

WASHINGTON (AP) — A summertime meal shared by President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton threw…
July 28, 2013

Obama says income inequality could worsen racial tensions

theGRIO REPORT - In an interview with the New York Times, President Obama warned that racial tensions in America might…