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Obama Flip-Flops On Church and State, GOP Rep Walks Out
Representative Phil Gingrey (R-Georgia), walked out of President Barack Obama‘s address at the annual National Prayer Breakfast after becoming offended that the president insinuated politics into what is supposed to be a non-partisan event, reports the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
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“He was glad that the president attended, but he felt that there were 364 days in a year to give a
Read MoreAre Black People The New Political Orphans of America?
Post by Al Sharpton in Washington Watch on Feb 2, 2012 at 7:29 pm
Prepping for another run for the White House, President Barack Obama recently launched an African Americans for Obama campaign to target Black voters.
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“I don’t think there’s a better time than African-American History month to consider the tremendous progress we’ve made through the sacrifices of so many, or a better time to recommit to the challenges we face right now,” said Obama in
Read MorePOTUS Launches “African-Americans For Obama” Campaign
Post by Al Sharpton in Washington Watch on Feb 2, 2012 at 2:15 am
Though President Barack Obama has been the target of heated criticism for his perceived reluctance to directly address the ills that plague the African-American community, he is not shy about asking for our vote. Just in time for Black History Month, Obama has launched the African-Americans for Obama campaign to energize and mobilize Black supporters to “Barack the Vote” once again when they go to
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House Republicans Votes To Freeze Federal Salaries
Post by Al Sharpton in Washington Watch on Feb 1, 2012 at 9:02 pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday voted to freeze the wages of federal workers for a third straight year and put members of Congress on record as opposing a boost in their $174,000 annual salaries.
Republican supporters said their measure, which would freeze federal worker wages through 2013, would save taxpayers $26 billion. It would not apply to military personnel.
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Read MoreAl Sharpton Checks Gingrich Supporter Over Racism
Post by Al Sharpton in Washington Watch on Feb 1, 2012 at 7:29 pm
During the Florida primary coverage last night on MSNBC, Rev. Al Sharpton and Rick Tyler, a strategist for the Gingrich-backing super-PAC, Winning Our Future, entered into a heated exchange that covered topics from food stamps to black role models to the president singing.
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Check out the video of the heated exchange below and go to theGrio
Read MoreRomney: “I’m Not Concerned About The Very Poor”
Post by Al Sharpton in Washington Watch on Feb 1, 2012 at 11:36 am
After Mitt Romney‘s big win in the Florida GOP Primary Tuesday night, Romney told CNN that poor people are not his focus, according to the Associated Press.
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While discussing his win over Newt Gingrich, Romney brought up the issue of poor people, saying, “ not concerned about the very poor” “ample safety net.” Driving his point home, Romney
Read MoreObama To Allow Homeowners To Refinance Mortgages
Post by Al Sharpton in Washington Watch on Feb 1, 2012 at 7:29 am
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is trying to fix a stubborn drag on the economy by allowing all homeowners to refinance their mortgages at lower interest rates even if they owe more than their homes are worth, tackling a difficult issue of vital concern in states key to President Barack Obama’s re-election.
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Mitt Romney routed Newt Gingrich in the Florida primary Tuesday night, rebounding smartly from an earlier defeat and taking a major step toward the Republican presidential nomination. Despite the one-sided setback, the former House speaker vowed to press on.
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Romney, talking unity like a nominee, said he was ready
Read MoreObama Touts Auto Industry Success
Post by Al Sharpton in Washington Watch on Jan 31, 2012 at 1:40 pm
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama wears his decision to rescue General Motors and Chrysler three years ago as a badge of honor, a move to save jobs in an industry that helped create the backbone of the middle class more than a half-century ago.
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For Obama, the auto bailout is a case study for his efforts to
Read MoreDemocrats Poised To Reclaim Lost House Seats In Coming Election
Post by Al Sharpton in Washington Watch on Jan 31, 2012 at 12:21 pm
The slamming of Democrats in the 2010 midterm elections shifted the political tide in favor of Republicans, leading the GOP to seize the House of Representatives with strong support from the swelling Tea Party rank and file. With many voters becoming disenchanted with partisan politics and typical Washington political infighting, House Democrats are tailoring their message to reclaim what was lost in the upcoming election this November.
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