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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…
August 20, 2010

Oil spill and Iraq combat over, Obama takes break

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass. (AP) - Still, doubts remain about the strength of the U.S. economy, and Obama tried to tamp…
August 19, 2010

Jobless claims rise to highest level in 9 months

WASHINGTON (AP) - Employers appear to be laying off workers again as the economic recovery weakens...
August 19, 2010

Food stamps are latest casualty of Senate budget slashing

OPINION - They can agree to increase funding for an ill advised war in Afghanistan but vote to cut funding…
August 13, 2010

Rep. Waters defends herself against ethics allegations

WASHINGTON (AP) - The California Democrat said "I have not violated any rules." She also said that she's gone "above…
August 12, 2010

Waters still popular in home district, despite ethics woes

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Waters has said her advocacy had been broadly aimed at minority banks and that she and…
August 12, 2010

Rangel says he's ready to start campaigning

NEW YORK (AP) - The embattled 20-year House veteran says he is ready to stop discussing the ethics allegation pending…
August 11, 2010

Top Dems to rally around Rangel at NY fundraiser

NEW YORK (AP) - The event, tied to his 80th birthday, has emerged as a test of political loyalty to…
August 10, 2010

Obama signs emergency bill to halt teacher layoffs

WASHINGTON (AP) - The aid for the states is to be paid for mostly by closing a tax loophole used…