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April 1, 2014

7 million Americans (and counting) enrolled in Obamacare

theGRIO REPORT - Only 4.2 million had enrolled through February, meaning that an aggressive effort by the White House and…
April 1, 2014

Obamacare on target to hit 7 million sign-ups target

WASHINGTON (AP) - Two government officials confirmed the milestone, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to…
March 31, 2014

White House throws weight behind black men in Atlanta

theGRIO REPORT - The Black Male Summit, which took place March 28-29, is the first in a nationwide four-summit tour…
March 31, 2014

In the South, the Obamacare debate continues, even as law insures thousands

theGRIO REPORT - In one of the poorest areas of Appalachia, about 2500 people have signed up to get health…
March 29, 2014

Vice-President Joe Biden: Raising minimum wage is good for business

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden says raising the federal minimum wage is good for business.
March 27, 2014

More than 6 million enrolled in Obamacare

theGRIO REPORT - The White House announced on Thursday that more than 6 million Americans have enrolled in health care…
March 27, 2014

Doug E. Fresh beatboxes about first lady Michelle Obama

theGRIO VIDEO - Hip-hop pioneer Doug E. Fresh talks about his involvement in the Partnership for a Healthier America and…
March 27, 2014

Secret Service failures put Obama supporters on edge

OPINION - There’s never a good time for Secret Service agents to have a lapse in judgment that potentially compromises…
March 27, 2014

Can Pope Francis be an ally for President Obama?

OPINION - As President Obama prepares to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Thursday, can the pontiff’s popularity…
March 26, 2014

Why the latest Obamacare 'delay' is a good thing

OPINION - This delay has little impact on the insurance process, because whether you buy insurance on March 26 or…
March 26, 2014

Secret Service pulls 3 agents from Obama trip for misconduct

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Secret Service agent found drunk by staff at a Dutch hotel was recalled to the U.S.…
March 25, 2014

President Obama offers assistance to Africa under the radar

theGRIO REPORT - Obama is sending troops and military aircraft to Uganda, adding to the 100 U.S. troops already in…
March 24, 2014

Belgian newspaper blasted for portraying the Obamas as apes

theGRIO REPORT - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have been subjected to yet another racially insensitive portrayal...
March 24, 2014

5 million sign up for Obamacare deadline nears

VIDEO - Five million people have now signed up for health insurance on the state and federal online exchanges, the…
March 24, 2014

President Obama orders increase in special forces to hunt Joseph Kony

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is sending military aircraft as well as an increased number of special operations forces to…
March 21, 2014

Rand Paul raises specter of MLK to attack President Obama on NSA spying

OPINION - Improper NSA surveillance is serious problem that is much bigger than the 'first black president'...
March 21, 2014

Inside the race to get 6 million uninsured under Obamacare

theGRIO REPORT - The Obama administration is effectively running another national campaign, but this time with the goal not beating…
March 20, 2014

Rand Paul: Ironic that 'first black president' has expanded power of NSA

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — In a university speech, Republican Sen. Rand Paul criticized President Barack Obama and other government leaders…
March 20, 2014

President Obama teases Ellen for ‘cheap shot’ selfie

MSNBC - President Obama teased talk show host Ellen DeGeneres for breaking his record for most retweets of a single…
March 20, 2014

President Obama left off Fortune's 50 greatest leaders in the world list

TODAY - Fortune’s first list of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders includes a Hollywood actress, a baseball superstar, a teenage…