State of the Union

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January 26, 2012

Can Obama really stop kids from dropping out of high school?

theGRIO REPORT - In his State of the Union address on Tuesday, Obama called for requiring anyone who has not…
January 25, 2012

Senate Democrats promise to push Obama tax agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's Democratic allies in the Senate promised Wednesday to press ahead this year with legislation…
January 25, 2012

Chad Ochocinco's unintentionally hilarious State of the Union tweets

Since he's not getting much playing time these days, New England Patriots' wide reciever (and reality TV star) Chad Ochocinco…
January 25, 2012

Herman Cain paints grim picture of Obama, America in Tea Party response to SOTU

theGRIO REPORT - Herman Cain responded to President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech on behalf of the Tea…
January 24, 2012

State of the Union: Proposals may do little to reduce black unemployment

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama's proposals in the State of the Union address may do little to address immediately the…
January 24, 2012

State of the Union: What Obama proposed

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama outlined a number of new proposals, specifically on the economy. Here's a look at a…
January 24, 2012

Black leaders react to President Obama's third State of the Union speech

theGRIO REPORT - Black leaders react to the president's third State of the Union speech...
January 24, 2012

State of the Union: President Obama turns populist

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama is increasingly adopting the rhetoric and goals of liberal Democrats and the Occupy Wall Street…
January 24, 2012

Black GOP Congressman Tim Scott skipping State of the Union

theGRIO REPORT - When President Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union speech Tuesday night, South Carolina Rep. Tim…
January 24, 2012

Youth vote organizations hold State of the Union online forum

theGRIO REPORT - A group of organizations targeted at young voters will hold a State of the Union speech 'watch…
January 24, 2012

State of the Union: Obama to call for 'fair shake' and 'fair shot'

theGRIO REPORT - White House aides said the speech would have four main pillars: manufacturing, energy, training for workers and…
January 24, 2012

Andre Carson invites special guest to State of the Union Address

theGRIO REPORT - On Tuesday evening, President Barack Obama will have a very special guest in attendance at his State…
January 24, 2012

Michelle Obama's State of the Union guest: Warren Buffett's secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House said Debbie Bosanek, the secretary for billionaire Warren Buffett, would be among those attending…
January 24, 2012

How President Obama can use green jobs to 'keep America first'

OPINION - President Obama is presenting his fourth State of the Union address tonight, at the outset of a year…
January 23, 2012

Obama to hold Google+ 'hangout' after SOTU

The White House will take advantage of technology by hosting the president's first Google+ hangout.
January 21, 2012

Obama State of the Union: A recovery 'for everyone, not just a wealthy few'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Obama will use his State of the Union address to outline a lasting economic recovery that…
November 21, 2011

Rice: Assad taking Syria to brink of civil war

WASHINGTON (AP) - Rice tells CNN's "State of the Union" that Assad's crackdown is creating a very dangerous situation...
January 28, 2011

Obama open to ‘tweak’ of health care, not repeal

WASHINGTON (AP) - He stood up for the bill in his State of the Union earlier this week and reiterated…
January 26, 2011

Bachmann’s rebuttal of Obama gets bad reception

VIDEO - Michele Bachmann's comments about the founding father's supposed commitment to ending slavery are being criticized as grossly inaccurate...
January 26, 2011

Why the jobless can take heart from Obama’s ‘Union’

OPINION - President Obama demonstrated last night that it's possible to promote an ambitious agenda for change without attacking or…