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February 12, 2014

A closer look at Eric Holder’s comments on allowing felons the right to vote

theGRIO REPORT - Attorney General Eric Holder delivered a high-profile speech on Tuesday, urging states to roll back laws that…
February 11, 2014

President Obama to sign minimum wage order Wednesday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama will sign an executive order Wednesday increasing the minimum wage…
February 11, 2014

Ex-figure skating champion Irina Rodnina under fire for racist tweet featuring Obamas

MOSCOW (AP) — She lit the Olympic cauldron. Now she's trying to put out a different kind of fire...
February 11, 2014

President Obama to launch new initiative to address challenges facing young black and Latino men

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama will unveil this week a new program to address specific challenges facing black and Latino…
February 10, 2014

White House praises Michael Sam’s announcement that he’s gay

WASHINGTON (AP) - Sam could become the first openly homosexual player in the NFL. He's scheduled to participate in the…
February 10, 2014

In Kentucky, voters complain about Obama, but take his care

theGRIO REPORT - While officials in many states and the federal government have struggled to roll out the Affordable Care…
February 8, 2014

President Obama highlights actions he is taking on his own

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is drawing attention to his go-it-alone strategy, emphasizing administrative steps he's taking to spur…
February 7, 2014

President Obama signs farm bill that trims food stamps

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is carrying out a presidential duty that he hasn't had a lot of opportunity…
February 7, 2014

President Obama: More work to do to rebuild Haiti

WASHINGTON (AP) — Four years after a powerful earthquake devastated Haiti, President Barack Obama on Thursday praised the rebound taking…
February 6, 2014

Ted Nugent calls President Obama ‘an avowed racist’ for sympathizing with Trayvon Martin’s parents

theGRIO REPORT - Controversial rocker Ted Nugent called President Barack Obama 'an avowed racist' for sympathizing with the parents of…
February 6, 2014

John Boehner: Immigration bill tough to pass in election year

WASHINGTON (AP) — The leader of the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday all but ruled out passage of immigration…
February 6, 2014

President Obama sends good wishes to Jay Leno

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is wishing Jay Leno well as the television host prepares to say farewell to…
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...