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January 9, 2012

William Daley resignation signals less conciliatory Barack Obama

OPINION - The departure of White House Chief of Staff William Daley is the latest sign President Obama is likely…
January 9, 2012

William Daley, White House chief of staff, resigning

WASHINGTON (AP) - William Daley is resigning as President Barack Obama's chief of staff just one year into the one…
January 9, 2012

Controversial 'The Obamas' author grilled over White House pushback

From Mediaite: The Obamas, which claims -- among other things -- that there are tensions between White House staff and…
January 8, 2012

Cordray appointment vital for minority communities

OPINION - President Obama stood before an excited crowd in Shaker Heights, Ohio to boldly announce his appointment of former…
January 7, 2012

Color of Change: Obama administration should investigate the banks

OPINION - The Obama administration and state law enforcement officials from across the country are currently in negotiation with several…
January 6, 2012

Michelle Obama vs. Rahm Emanuel: New book 'The Obamas' alleges feud between first lady and ex-Chief of Staff

The dramatics that surrounded the passage of health care reform -- reflect the type of high-pitched struggle that routinely erupted…
January 5, 2012

Barack Obama executive appointments point to new doctrine: 'I'll do it my way'

OPINION - President Barack Obama's newfound defiance may be in part a response to Democratic supporters calling for him to…
January 4, 2012

Obama names consumer watchdog Richard Cordray, using executive power

WASHINGTON (AP) - In a defiant display of executive power, President Obama on Wednesday will buck Republican opposition in a…
December 30, 2011

Melody Barnes, Obama's domestic policy chief, leaves during crises

WASHINGTON (AP) - Melody Barnes is leaving as White House chief domestic policy adviser at a time when President Barack…
December 23, 2011

Justice Department blocks SC voter ID law it says 'burdens non-white voters'

TheGrio REPORT -- The Justice Department on Friday moved to block South Carolina's voter ID law, saying it unfairly burdens…
December 23, 2011

Melody Barnes trades White House for family life

OPINION - Melody C. Barnes, President Obama's Domestic Policy Council Director; gave a private, farewell interview to five members of…
December 17, 2011

Obama to Congress: 'Extend the payroll tax cut for a full year'

WASHINGTON (AP) - Obama, rebuffed by Congress on a yearlong extension of a Social Security payroll tax cut, said Saturday…
December 16, 2011

New federal labor rules aimed at home health workers

TheGrio REPORT - Newly proposed rules from the U.S. Department of Labor are aimed at the 1.8 million in-home care…
December 14, 2011

Obama admin: 2.5M young adults gain health coverage

WASHINGTON (AP) - Young adults trying to get traction in a tough economy are getting a welcome assist: the new…
December 13, 2011

After contentious summer, Black Caucus finds harmony with Obama

theGRIO REPORT - After a contentious summer, it seems the Congressional Black Caucus has found harmony with the Obama White…
December 13, 2011

Obama beseeches supporters: 'Stick with us'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says his re-election is "not a slam dunk" and he is imploring donors to…
December 8, 2011

GOP blocks Obama nominee to head financial agency

WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked President Barack Obama's choice to head the new consumer protection agency that…
December 6, 2011

Lady Gaga to discuss anti-bullying at White House

WASHINGTON (AP) - The pop singer is meeting with Obama administration staffers Tuesday to discuss her work on bullying prevention.…
November 7, 2011

Drake's 'Take Care' leaks; 'Enjoy it,' he says

Some new songs from Drake's upcoming sophomore set 'Take Care' have leaked ahead of the album release date...
November 7, 2011

Supreme Court refuses to hear Texas death case

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from a Texas death row inmate who won…