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September 15, 2010

House Dems deeply divided over Obama tax plan

WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made the case that Obama's plan was "good policy and good politics," her…
September 15, 2010

Rangel wins primary, despite ethics charges

NEW YORK (AP) - Rangel beat back five challengers including Adam Clayton Powell IV, a state assemblyman and son of…
September 13, 2010

White House hopes GOP will accept tax cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House and its Democratic allies hope to use the tax-cut fight to cast themselves as…
September 13, 2010

Black Caucus should do spring cleaning before this fall

OPINION - It's well past time for the black political elite to be held accountable for their actions...
September 12, 2010

Ga. Rep. Bishop awarded Black Caucus scholarships to family

WASHINGTON (AP) - The foundation prohibits scholarships from going to lawmakers' relatives, but Bishop says the rules were unclear when…
September 10, 2010

Rangel undeterred by ethics charges, grudge match

NEW YORK (AP) - Rangel has racked up $1.8 million in legal bills so far in fighting the charges from…
September 8, 2010

Coast Guard fails to keep its promise of more diversity

WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite additional funding and government mandates, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy is floundering in its efforts to…
September 8, 2010

Obama to Congress: Axe Bush tax cuts for the rich

VIDEO - President Obama said, "We're talking investments in tomorrow that are creating hundreds of thousands of private sector jobs…
September 7, 2010

Obama to back more business tax breaks

WASHINGTON (AP) - An administration official said the tax breaks would save businesses $200 billion over two years, allowing companies…
September 6, 2010

Obama assails GOP, promotes new jobs plan

MILWAUKEE (AP) - "If I said fish live in the sea, they'd say no," Obama said of Republicans...
September 3, 2010

Obama planning new package of economic aid

WASHINGTON (AP) - The House has already passed many of the provisions, but they have stalled in the Senate because…
September 2, 2010

Have a Congressman in your pocket with new mobile apps

VIDEO - Apps are an increasingly relevant distribution option to politicians as apps are seen as more personal than social…
August 31, 2010

Congressional Black Caucus bogged down by new ethics scandal

OPINION - The actions of several of its members betray a hubris that suggests a belief that black public officials…
August 31, 2010

Eddie Johnson's actions are par for course in today's politics

OPINION - But there is a deeper, more relevant question to be asked about the allegations against Eddie Johnson: Even…
August 30, 2010

Obama: There's 'no magic bullet' to rescue economy

VIDEO - "We should be passing legislation that helps small businesses get credit," says Obama calling for Congressional action...
August 27, 2010

Rangel affirms support for Obama at NY debate

NEW YORK (AP) - "I cannot think of a more exciting president this country's had, certainly since I've been in…
August 24, 2010

Rangel knocks Obama for 'dignity' remark

NEW YORK (AP) - The 80-year-old congressman said it was more likely he would protect Obama's dignity over the next…
August 23, 2010

Black farmers lose faith, lives waiting for settlement money

theGRIO REPORT - Many farmers have become frustrated and suffer from low morale after little tangible resolution more than decade…
August 22, 2010

Obama knocks Republicans on campaign finance

VINEYARD HAVEN, Massachusetts (AP) - Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell scoffed at Obama's message...
August 20, 2010

Waters slams 'sloppy work' of Congress Ethics Office

WASHINGTON (AP) - She is accused of seeking federal funds to bail out a bank in which her husband was…