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January 1, 2014

The newfound success of Obamacare

theGRIO REPORT - The Obama administration announced on Tuesday that more than 6 million Americans have obtained health insurance through…
December 30, 2013

Federal health care sign-ups pass 1 million mark

HONOLULU (AP) — The government's rehabilitated health insurance website has seen a December surge in customer sign-ups, pushing enrollment past…
December 27, 2013

theGrio's biggest stories of 2013 in black America

theGRIO SLIDESHOW - Take a trip down memory lane we recognize the 10 biggest stories of the year in black…
December 23, 2013

Obamacare delay: Last-minute insurance shoppers given grace period

CHICAGO (AP) — Anticipating heavy traffic on the government's health care website, the Obama administration effectively extended Monday's deadline for…
December 23, 2013

President Obama signs up for Obamacare through DC health care exchange

HONOLULU (AP) — In a symbolic step, President Barack Obama has signed up for health insurance through the new exchanges…
December 20, 2013

President Obama says 1 million signed up for health care

WASHINGTON (AP) — His health care plan facing a dicey transition, President Barack Obama said Friday that insurance sign-ups are…
December 20, 2013

President Obama: 2014 can be a 'breakthrough year' for America

WASHINGTON (AP) - Praising Congress for a recent, relatively modest budget compromise, the president said, 'It's probably too early to…
December 20, 2013

Michelle Obama discusses Sasha's meningitis scare

theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michelle Obama joined Rev. Al Sharpton on his radio show, sharing the story about her…
December 19, 2013

Michelle Obama: Obamacare could treat 'curling iron' burn

theGRIO REPORT - During an interview with The Black Eagle's Joe Madison, Michelle Obama discussed some reasons why black people…
December 18, 2013

First lady Michelle Obama joins president's push on health care

WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama is suggesting a different kind of Christmas present for moms to give this…
December 18, 2013

President and first lady hold meeting with mothers on Obamacare

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are meeting with mothers in the Oval Office to…
December 17, 2013

Why President Obama was right to sit down with Steve Harvey

OPINION - What is beneficial to him and people of color who make up Steve Harvey’s audience is an interview…
December 12, 2013

Obamacare website woes force extension for sickest

WASHINGTON (AP) — Technology problems with President Barack Obama's health care website are forcing the administration to extend a federal…
December 12, 2013

More than 1 million Americans now enrolled in 'Obamacare'

About 1.2 million Americans have enrolled in new health care options since October 1, according to figures released by the…
December 11, 2013

Obamacare sign-ups pick up but may not close gap

WASHINGTON (AP) — With time running short, the nation's health care rolls still aren't filling up fast enough...
December 11, 2013

Marco Rubio enrolls in Obamacare

theGRIO REPORT - Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) enrolled his family in Obamacare this week.
December 6, 2013

Does Obama have a youth problem?

theGRIO REPORT - A poll of 18-29 year-olds released by Harvard University's Institute of Politics showed some troubling numbers for…
December 4, 2013

President Obama declares health care law is working

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday insisted that the sweeping overhaul is working and warned Republican critics that…
December 3, 2013

Michele Bachmann accuses President Obama of 'rewriting Constitution'

theGRIO REPORT - Rep. Michele Bachmann may be retiring from Congress after next year -- but she isn't going away…
December 3, 2013

Obama: "This law is working"; administration says more than 1 million now enrolled through Medicaid

theGRIO REPORT - Administration officials say that getting a large percentage of young people into the private insurance plans is…