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March 13, 2013

Pursuit of hackers who took credit reports expands

WASHINGTON (AP) - The pursuit of hackers who audaciously stole and published credit reports for Michelle Obama, the attorney general,…
December 31, 2012

Does Generation X need a lobbyist?

theGRIO REPORT - When it comes to America's debt, Generation X who came late to the beer party and could…
December 18, 2012

Obama and Republicans near a deal on fiscal cliff

WASHINGTON (AP) — Both President Barack Obama and Congress' most powerful Republican are making significant concessions just two weeks before…
September 19, 2012

D.L. Hughley rips Lupe Fiasco over his reluctance to vote

Lupe Fiasco is taking on a new adversary in D.L. Hughley. The rapper was criticized by the comedian after expressing…
July 9, 2012

Allen West: Social Security disability is 'slavery'

It seems like every week lately conservative Congressman Allen West makes a controversial political statement...
March 2, 2012

Research finds blacks, other minorities often less prepared for retirement

theGRIO REPORT - Recent research reveals that many minority workers -- especially African-Americans -- are likely to be unprepared for…
February 16, 2012

Rep. Allen West: Democratic handouts an 'insidious form of slavery'

OPINION - In a speech on the House floor today, Florida Rep. Allen West marked Black History Month by proving,…
October 21, 2011

Police conduct wide probe in Philly basement case

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - As more details of the suspects and the victims emerge, the probe could expand in almost any…
October 20, 2011

Herman Cain statements invoke race on gays, Social Security

theGRIO REPORT - Herman Cain's political incorrectness can be a double-edged sword...
July 29, 2011

Beautyshop Buzz: How will the debt debate end?

VIDEO - President Obama and John Boehner must come to an agreement by August 2nd about whether to raise the…
July 28, 2011

Sharpton: Debt fight about 'your mama,' not Obama

BOSTON (AP) - He urged advocates to change the conversation about the debt limit to one about creating more jobs,…
July 28, 2011

Elderly black women may bear brunt of budget cuts

theGRIO REPORT - Jeanne Majors was forced into an early retirement when her job at New York's LaGuardia airport was…
July 15, 2011

Liberal group threatens to pull Obama support

CHICAGO (AP) - A liberal group upset over potential cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security delivered pledges to President…
June 29, 2011

Who has a 'moral obligation' to pay off our debt?

OPINION - Don't banks have a moral obligation to keep their financial agreements -- and live with the consequences of…
April 13, 2011

Obama aims to lower US deficit by $4 trillion

WASHINGTON (AP) - While the president recommended trimming health care costs in Medicare and Medicaid, he also called for cuts…
January 25, 2011

What you won’t hear in the State of the Union

OPINION - The predicted mixed message will give the White House room to define the real message going into this…
March 9, 2010

Black Republican campaigns on ‘fulfilling Bush’s vision’ on social security

While Washington Republicans are running from plans to privatize Social Security, one GOP House candidate in the south loves the…
October 16, 2009

10/16/09 – the Grio & CNBC Market Wrap Up

VIDEO - TheGrio and CNBC team up to deliver a weekly wrap up of money matters and market updates for…