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September 25, 2013

How race plays a role in Obama-Clinton health care reform dynamic

OPINION - The current public and political love affair with former President Clinton obscures deeper issues about this country’s tentative…
September 25, 2013

It's the obstructionism, stupid: Rubio blocks gay black judicial nominee

OPINION - The Catholic senator needs to review the 'love thy neighbor' portion of the Bible that Republicans love to…
September 25, 2013

Once rivals, Obama and Clinton bask in a health care wonk fest

ANALYSIS - Their 50-minute conversation, for people not versed in the details of 'Obamacare,' was not simple to follow...
September 24, 2013

Ted Cruz vows to speak till he can't against Obamacare

WASHINGTON (AP) - Egged on by conservative groups, the potential 2016 presidential candidate excoriated Republicans and Democrats in his criticism…
September 24, 2013

At UN, Obama welcomes signs of Iranian moderation

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Barack Obama on Tuesday welcomed the new Iranian government's pursuit of a 'more moderate course,'…
September 24, 2013

George W. Bush says Obama shouldn't be criticized for golf

ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — Former President George W. Bush says President Barack Obama should not be criticized for the amount…
September 24, 2013

Dule Hill gets a 'West Wing' moment with Obama

NEW YORK (AP) — Few people get to meet a U.S. president. Dule Hill has met three — one fake…
September 24, 2013

Obama hasn't smoked in years, 'scared of my wife'

NEW YORK (AP) — President Barack Obama says he hasn't had a smoke in years — thanks in no small…
September 23, 2013

Barack Obama endorses Bill de Blasio for NYC mayor

NEW YORK (AP) - Obama, in a statement, hailed de Blasio's vision of 'progressive change,' a campaign theme similar to…
September 23, 2013

Obama says Kenyan mall attack a 'terrible outrage'

NEW YORK (AP) - Obama says the United States is providing law enforcement assistance and all the help it can…
September 23, 2013

CNBC survey: Most Americans against defunding Obamacare

NBC NEWS - A solid majority of Americans opposes defunding the new health care law if it means shutting down…
September 23, 2013

Obama: To honor gun violence victims, we 'have to change'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama memorialized the victims of the Washington Navy Yard shooting as patriots but also individuals…
September 23, 2013

3 reasons why there really may be a government shutdown this time

theGRIO REPORT - Now, officials in both parties say a government shutdown is possible and perhaps even likely next week,…
September 22, 2013

Obama to Black Caucus: 'Don't worry about me…I'm still fired up!'

theGRIO REPORT - At the annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc. awards dinner, Obama sounded determined, and at times defiant...
September 21, 2013

For Black Caucus, African-American politics in an age of austerity

OPINION - In a city gripped by austerity the CBC remains focused on bread and butter issues...
September 21, 2013

President Obama helps 5-year-old get out of school

NBC NEWS - Five-year-old Alanah Poullard has about the best school excuse note possible — hers is signed by President…
September 20, 2013

Obama, first lady, to attend Navy Yard memorial

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will visit with families of victims of the Washington…
September 19, 2013

Rand Paul is actually right — when it comes to the War on Drugs

OPINION - As much as it must pain activists to agree with Republican Senator Rand Paul, who is not particularly…
September 18, 2013

Obama to speak at Congressional Black Caucus awards dinner

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama is expected to deliver the keynote address during the annual Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 43rd…
September 18, 2013

Conservatives link president to DC shooter: ‘If Obama had a son he’d look like Aaron Alexis’

theGRIO REPORT - Since the tragic shooting in the Naval Yard in Washington, D.C. on Monday, a meme has been…