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December 27, 2012

Lisa Jackson, first-ever black EPA head, to step down

theGRIO REPORT - Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson, the first-ever African-American to hold that post, announced Thursday she is…
December 27, 2012

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson announces resignation

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration's chief environmental watchdog, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, is stepping down after a nearly four-year…
December 27, 2012

President Obama, first lady release Kwanzaa holiday message

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama didn't overlook the Afrocentric holiday of Kwanzaa this year...
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 26, 2012

Obama to fly home early as 'fiscal cliff' looms

HONOLULU (AP) - President Barack Obama was cutting short his traditional Christmas holiday in Hawaii, planning to leave for Washington…
December 26, 2012

Obama's 2nd inauguration to draw smaller crowds

WASHINGTON (AP) - Visitors coming to the nation's capital for President Barack Obama's second inauguration can't stay in the one…
December 24, 2012

Tagg Romney: Mitt 'had no desire' to run for president

theGRIO REPORT - In a surprisingly candid new interview, Mitt Romney's oldest son Tagg revealed that this father 'had no…
December 21, 2012

Obama on gun control petition: 'We hear you'

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says his administration has received an outpouring of support for stricter gun laws following last…
December 21, 2012

Obama hails Inouye as pivotal role model

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says the late Democratic Sen. Daniel Inouye showed him 'what might be possible in…
December 21, 2012

NRA calls for armed police officer in every school

The National Rifle Association broke its silence Friday on last week's shooting rampage at a Connecticut elementary school that left…
December 21, 2012

Obama nominates John Kerry for secretary of state

WASHINGTON (AP) - A senior administration official says President Barack Obama on Friday will nominate Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., as…
December 20, 2012

Obama does 'Gangnam Style' dance for daughters: 'They're cooler than I am'

theGRIO REPORT - The president told People that he likes to do the signature 'Gangnam Style' dance, just to get…
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 20, 2012

First groups get invitations to inaugural parade

WASHINGTON (AP) — Spouses of those serving in the armed forces, military and civilian colleges, gay musicians, service dogs trainers…
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

'Ted Nugent's Gun Country' not returning for new episodes on Discovery Channel

theGRIO REPORT - In light of the recent shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, during which twenty children were killed,…
December 19, 2012

Obama presses for new gun policies after shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Wednesday asked an administration team to offer 'concrete proposals' on curbing gun violence…
December 19, 2012

New candid photos of the Obamas released by White House

SLIDESHOW - President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have shared a few new candid photographs from their daily lives...
December 19, 2012

CBS poll: President Obama's approval rating at 57 percent

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama's approval rating is at its highest rate since the death of Osama bin Laden…