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June 8, 2012

Obama: Congress, Europe must stem economic crisis

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama urged European leaders on Friday to prevent a looming overseas debt crisis from dragging…
June 7, 2012

Republicans clash with Eric Holder on Fast and Furious

WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Eric Holder clashed Thursday with congressional Republicans seeking more information about a flawed gun-trafficking investigation…
June 7, 2012

Why Republicans should stop their push against Holder

OPINION - Congressional Republicans are taking extreme measures by considering holding Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress...
June 6, 2012

Republican fairytales and the truth about the 'war on women'

Republicans insist the Democrats’ claim of a “war on women” is simply a fairytale. Yet every week the GOP pushes
June 6, 2012

Ethics panel says Rep. Maxine Waters was treated fairly

WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Ethics Committee has concluded that the rights of Rep. Maxine Waters have not been violated…
May 31, 2012

House rejects sex-selection abortion ban

JIM ABRAMS,Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans have voted against legislation to make it a federal crime to carry
May 29, 2012

Rep. Barney Frank apologizes for hoodie quip in Mass.

DARTMOUTH, Mass. (AP) - Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank is apologizing for comments he made about the Trayvon Martin case at…
May 23, 2012

Rangel faced with questions about Latino roots

theGRIO REPORT - Many of Rangel’s constitutes, most of whom are Latino after redistricting has changed the face of his…
May 23, 2012

New generation challenges some blacks in Congress

DALLAS (AP) - Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson has been an outspoken voice for two decades as the first black woman…
May 22, 2012

Members of Congress speaking at 10th grade level, report says

The Sunlight Foundation has released a report stating that members of Congress are speaking at a 10th grade level...
May 21, 2012

Rep. Joe Walsh silent as constituent calls Obama a socialist, Nazi, communist

At a town hall meeting held by Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.), an attendee accused President Barack Obama of 'sedition' because…
May 16, 2012

Budget deficit fight could leave blacks with bigger burden

theGRIO REPORT - This deficit-cutting focus could have severe negative effects, particularly for African-Americans. Look at what's happened in Europe....
May 11, 2012

Congress cuts Justice Department budget in retaliation for 'Fast and Furious'

theGRIO REPORT - The House appropriations committee cut millions of dollars from the Department of Justice's (DOJ) budget this week...
May 11, 2012

GOP budget bill takes aim at food assistance programs

theGRIO REPORT - The bill aims to slash 300 million from the 2013 budget by implementing drastic cuts in assistance…
May 10, 2012

House OKs social programs cuts to aid Pentagon

WASHINGTON (AP) - The GOP-controlled House Thursday passed legislation to replace a looming 10 percent cut to the military budget…
May 8, 2012

Civil rights group asks Issa not to hold Eric Holder in contempt

theGRIO REPORT - The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights has sent a letter to Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) urging him…
May 2, 2012

Mia Love: Could a black Mormon become the GOP's next big star?

theGRIO REPORT - If Mia Love wins, she will be the first African-American female Republican ever elected to Congress, as…
April 30, 2012

Sgt. Major Teresa King, 1st female US Army boss, fights removal

COLUMBIA, South Carolina (AP) - The first woman to command the U.S. Army's drill sergeant training took legal action Monday…
April 27, 2012

Allen West endorses 'Joe the Plumber' for Congress

Rep. Allen West is making waves again, this time by endorsing the infamous 'Joe the Plumber' (a.k.a. Sam Wurzelbacher) for…
April 27, 2012

Lawmakers move toward citing Eric Holder for contempt

WASHINGTON (AP) - A House Committee is preparing a contempt citation against Attorney General Eric Holder as it applies pressure…