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January 7, 2014

President Obama's inequality strategy

ANALYSIS - The push by President Obama and Democrats to extend unemployment insurance for 1.3 million people whose benefits ran…
January 6, 2014

Senate confirms Janet Yellen to chair Federal Reserve

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Janet Yellen on Monday as the first woman to lead the Federal Reserve, elevating…
January 6, 2014

Ohio teacher behind 'don't need another black president' remark fights reprimand

FAIRFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A southwest Ohio teacher says he is challenging allegations that he told a black student who…
January 5, 2014

Obamacare: Is finally a reality

MSNBC - With the online portals now operating smoothly, private insurers may yet sell 7 million individual policies by March…
January 5, 2014

First lady Michelle Obama gets a few extra days of Hawaiian sun

HONOLULU (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama is getting a few extra days of Hawaiian sun...
January 3, 2014

President Obama proposes firearm background check changes

HONOLULU (AP) — The Obama administration on Friday announced a pair of executive actions aimed at strengthening federal background checks…
January 2, 2014

Oops! Woman accidentally gets gift intended for Obama family friend

TODAY - On New Year's Eve, an Illinois woman finally received a package her brother-in-law had sent to her family…
January 2, 2014

A closer look at the surge in Obamacare enrollments

theGRIO REPORT - The Obama administration is hailing more than 1 million enrollments in health care plans in December alone…
January 1, 2014

Obamas offer well wishes to Barbara Bush

HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama are wishing former first lady Barbra Bush a 'speedy recovery'…
January 1, 2014

The newfound success of Obamacare

theGRIO REPORT - The Obama administration announced on Tuesday that more than 6 million Americans have obtained health insurance through…
December 31, 2013

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed talks 'race' and the legacy of Mandela

theGRIO VIDEO - Incumbent Mayor Kasim Reed is still riding high after winning a second four-year term with 84 percent…
December 30, 2013

Hawaii overshadowed by Chicago for Obama library

HONOLULU (AP) — Not far from these wind-swept shores, Barack Obama was born and raised, soaking in an island sensibility…
December 30, 2013

Ohio teacher suspended for 'we don't need another black president' remark

FAIRFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A southwest Ohio teacher who allegedly responded after a black high school freshman said he wanted…
December 30, 2013

Federal health care sign-ups pass 1 million mark

HONOLULU (AP) — The government's rehabilitated health insurance website has seen a December surge in customer sign-ups, pushing enrollment past…
December 27, 2013

President Obama sends wishes to those celebrating Kwanzaa

HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are sending those celebrating Kwanzaa their hopes for a…
December 26, 2013

In Christmas tradition, Obamas honor US military

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (AP) — President Barack Obama stepped away from the seclusion of his quiet Hawaii vacation for what's…
December 26, 2013

President Obama signs sweeping defense bill

HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama has signed into law a comprehensive defense bill that cracks down on sexual assault…
December 24, 2013

Holidays with the Obama family

theGRIO REPORT - TheGrio invites you to click through our slideshow to see exactly how the Obama's celebrate this joyous…
December 23, 2013

President Obama signs up for Obamacare through DC health care exchange

HONOLULU (AP) — In a symbolic step, President Barack Obama has signed up for health insurance through the new exchanges…
December 20, 2013

President Obama says 1 million signed up for health care

WASHINGTON (AP) — His health care plan facing a dicey transition, President Barack Obama said Friday that insurance sign-ups are…