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February 6, 2014

Paul Ryan: Obamacare is a ‘poverty trap’

MSNBC - The president’s health care law does create a new incentive for people to work fewer hours to qualify…
February 6, 2014

President Obama holds first meeting with Haitian leader Michel Martelly

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is hosting Haitian President Michel Martelly for talks on Haiti's economic and political future...
February 6, 2014

President Obama’s mixed record of minority judicial appointees

OPINION - If you ask members of the Congressional Black Caucus and some civil rights leaders, they will say the…
February 5, 2014

The Obamas praise CVS for anti-smoking stance

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is praising CVS Caremark for its decision to stop selling tobacco products at its…
February 4, 2014

Senate sends farm bill which slashes food stamps to President Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) — The sweeping farm bill that Congress sent to President Obama Tuesday has something for almost everyone, from…
February 4, 2014

Congressional Budget Office report: Budget deficit to drop to $514B

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new report released Tuesday says the U.S. government's budget deficit is set to fall to $514…
February 3, 2014

Donald Trump slams President Obama for not wearing a tie during Bill O’Reilly interview

theGRIO REPORT - When it comes to President Barack Obama, conservative businessman and reality star Donald Trump always find something…
February 2, 2014

President Obama faces off with Bill O’Reilly before Super Bowl

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is defending himself against an array of Republican criticism...
February 2, 2014

Mitch Landrieu wins second term as New Orleans mayor

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Boosted by a drop in the city's murder rate and an endorsement from President Barack Obama,…
February 1, 2014

Obama presidential library site search begins

WASHINGTON (AP) — The search for a home for President Barack Obama's presidential library is officially underway...
February 1, 2014

President Obama: Michelle ‘still thinks I’m pretty cute’ with gray hair

TODAY - The president acknowledged that even though he is sporting more salt than pepper in his hair these days,…
February 1, 2014

Michelle Obama reveals she is a ‘Scandal’ fan, shares her Valentine’s Day Plans

E! Online - 50-year-old FLOTUS stopped by On Air With Ryan Seacrest in honor of the four-year anniversary of her…
January 31, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Robby Novak, ‘Kid President’ wins hearts of a viral nation

theGRIO'S 100 - The articulate pre-teen in a dress suit has won millions of fans with his motivational viral videos...
January 30, 2014

US economy grew at 3.2 percent rate in Q4

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a 3.2 percent annual rate in the October-December quarter on the strength…
January 29, 2014

President Obama orders creation of ‘myRA’ savings plan

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (AP) — With a stroke of his pen, President Barack Obama has created a new savings plan…
January 29, 2014

What President Obama can accomplish in 2014 from his State of the Union

ANALYSIS - President Obama's speech on Tuesday night, like most State of the Union addresses, covered nearly every major issue.…
January 28, 2014

President Obama declares his independence from Congress in State of the Union address

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama had a message for Republicans in his State of the Union address: he's not letting…
January 28, 2014

President Obama to tout his ‘pen’ and ‘phone’ in State of the Union

ANALYSIS - President Obama will use the State of the Union address on Tuesday to emphasize his willingness to work…
January 28, 2014

President Obama vowing to flex powers in State of the Union speech

WASHINGTON (AP) — Frustrated by years of partisan gridlock, President Barack Obama is moving to flex his presidential powers during…
January 28, 2014

Antoinette Tuff among Obama guests for State of the Union

WASHINGTON (AP) — The CEO of General Motors and an immigrant brought to the U.S. illegally as a child will…