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President Biden Delivers Remarks On Response To Economic Crisis From White House
January 25, 2021

Most Americans approve of Biden’s virus mandates in first week: poll

A new survey revealed that two thirds of American citizens agree with the new President's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
President Biden Delivers Remarks On Response To Economic Crisis From White House
January 23, 2021

In first days, Biden flashes action as deep problems loom

Biden is looking to jump-start his first 100 days with action and symbolism to reassure a divided public that help…
January 22, 2021

Black leaders prepared to push Biden amid executive orders on COVID-19 relief

National Urban League President Marc Morial and PA State Sen. Vincent Hughes discuss COVID-19 challenges facing Black and brown communities.
January 20, 2021

Biden’s first act: Orders on pandemic, climate, immigration

President Biden signed executive orders on a broad range of issues, from the coronavirus pandemic to climate change and immigration.
Gretchen Whitmer Michigan executive orders thegrio.com
October 6, 2020

Up to 800,000 Michigan residents may lose unemployment benefits

Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer has been denied the ability to issue executive orders leaving unemployment tenuous for 800,000.
August 8, 2020

Trump signs 4 executive orders after failed stimulus talks in Congress

Trump’s embrace of executive actions runs in sharp contrast to his criticism of former President Barack Obama’s use of executive…
January 6, 2016

President Obama feels our pain and losses from gun violence

President Obama kicked off the new year with one of the most pressing and dire problems facing America — gun
February 17, 2015

Judge blocks President Obama's executive actions on immigration

HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge in South Texas has temporarily blocked President Barack Obama’s executive action on immigration, giving
December 23, 2014

Five issues President Obama took on by himself in 2014

HONOLULU (AP) — President Barack Obama had high hopes for 2014. Years of waiting for Congress to come around to
April 8, 2014

President Obama signs actions taking aim at gender pay gap

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a concerted election-year push to draw attention to women's wages, President Barack Obama signed directives Tuesday…
April 7, 2014

With his ‘pen and phone,’ Obama tackles education and equal pay

MSNBC - Fresh off his victory lap of 7.1 million people enrolling in health care exchanges under the Affordable Care…
January 29, 2014

What President Obama can accomplish in 2014 from his State of the Union

ANALYSIS - President Obama's speech on Tuesday night, like most State of the Union addresses, covered nearly every major issue.…
January 28, 2014

President Obama to tout his ‘pen’ and ‘phone’ in State of the Union

ANALYSIS - President Obama will use the State of the Union address on Tuesday to emphasize his willingness to work…
January 28, 2014

President Obama vowing to flex powers in State of the Union speech

WASHINGTON (AP) — Frustrated by years of partisan gridlock, President Barack Obama is moving to flex his presidential powers during…
August 29, 2013

Obama offers new gun control steps

WASHINGTON (AP) — Striving to take action where Congress would not, the Obama administration announced new steps Thursday on gun…
January 16, 2013

Obama taking 23 actions aimed at gun violence

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama is taking 23 executive actions aimed at curbing gun violence that don't require congressional…
June 16, 2012

Immigration reform: 5 reasons Obama ordered the DREAM

OPINION - The president’s DREAM Act-ish executive order is an all-out effort to win Latino votes and put his rivals…
November 1, 2011

Obama to designate Fort Monroe a National Monument

TheGRIO REPORT - An Army fort with a history steeped in slavery and the Civil War will be designated a…