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Jan 27, 2012 at 2:20 pm

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President Barack Obama Addresses College Affordability [VIDEO]

President Barack Obama Addresses College Affordability [VIDEO]

WCHB – A crowd filled with students gathered this morning at the University of Michigan to hear President Barack Obama speak.

During his speech, the President touched on the economy and jobs, but focused primarily on rising tuition costs and college affordability. His proposed initiatives had the crowd very enthusiastic. To see his speech and the out line of his new initiatives click here.

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Jan 18, 2012 at 4:17 pm

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Obama To Visit 5 States After State Of The Union Address

Obama To Visit 5 States After State Of The Union Address

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama plans to travel to five states following next week’s State of the Union address, courting voters who will be critical to his re-election campaign.

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The president will discuss proposals from Tuesday’s address in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Phoenix on Wednesday and in Las Vegas and Denver on Thursday.

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Jan 9, 2012 at 3:42 pm

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Obama’s Chief Of Staff Resigns

Obama’s Chief Of Staff Resigns

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says his chief of staff William Daley is resigning after a year on the job to return to his native Chicago and spend more time with his family.

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Obama says Daley will be replaced by Budget Director Jack Lew, whom Obama called the “clear choice” for one of the toughest jobs in

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Dec 13, 2011 at 7:36 pm

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Obama and Congressional Black Caucus Finally Getting Along

Obama and Congressional Black Caucus Finally Getting Along

After a contentious summer, it seems the Congressional Black Caucus has found harmony with President Barack Obama.

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In August, CBC members like Rep. Maxine Waters of California and John Conyers of Michigan were declaring that they White House needed to do more to address high unemployment in the black community. Waters specifically called for “targeted” programs that would directly help struggling black

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Dec 9, 2011 at 10:38 am

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Obama Needs To Drop Golf Clubs And Skip Vaca, Romney Says

Obama Needs To Drop Golf Clubs And Skip Vaca, Romney Says

WASHINGTON — Ah, Christmas traditions: colored lights, mistletoe and criticisms of a president’s vacation plans.

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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is hammering President Barack Obama for playing golf and planning his usual family Christmas in Hawaii. Obama should spend more time fixing the economy, says Romney, who is using the issue to raise money.

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Sep 26, 2011 at 12:18 pm

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Obama “Drops A Hot 16″ At The CBC Gala

Obama “Drops A Hot 16″ At The CBC Gala

I deal with a lot of non-black people.

A lot of Blacks working in corporate or other professional fields do too.

It’s not a complaint… I’m just stating my reality. But there’s something that happens when you deal with a lot of non-Blacks and then jump back into Black surroundings. I make references that I know other Negroes will have a much higher chance of understanding. I speak in terms of “we” and

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Aug 31, 2011 at 2:47 pm

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Soaring Black Unemployment: Will It Cut Into Pres. Obama’s African-Americfan Support?

Soaring Black Unemployment: Will It Cut Into Pres. Obama’s African-Americfan Support?

Roland Martin joins Wolf Blitzer in The Situation Room to discuss President Obama’s recent interview with Tom Joyner on the Tom Joyner Morning Show.

Will soaring unemployment in the African-American community cut into President Obama’s support from Black voters?


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Aug 19, 2011 at 10:07 am

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Are Black Leaders Afraid To Criticize POTUS In Fear Of African-American Voter Backlash?

Are Black Leaders Afraid To Criticize POTUS In Fear Of African-American Voter Backlash?

Roland Martin and Terry Holt join Wolf Blitzer in the Situation Room to discuss Rep. Maxine Waters’ comments about African-American lawmakers frustrations with President Obama. Many Black leaders seem to be afraid to criticize POTUS in fear of voter backlash.

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Aug 13, 2011 at 11:39 am

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Roland Martin To Congress: Get Your Butts Back To Work

Roland Martin To Congress: Get Your Butts Back To Work

Roland Martin appears in The Situation Room with Rich Galen and host Wolf Blitzer to debate if Congress and President Obama should cancel their breaks. There is a mounting backlash against Washington over the debt crisis and lawmakers going on vacation with the nation in crisis.

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Aug 2, 2011 at 9:10 pm

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TJMS: Should Progressives Be Happy With The Debt Deal?

TJMS: Should Progressives Be Happy With The Debt Deal?

Roland Martin talks with White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer about the agreement reached to raise the debt ceiling and why progressives should be happy with the debt deal.

Pfeiffer also answers questions about potential budget cuts as well as how the poor, disenfranchised and those who need the most help in this economy will be protected.

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Jul 29, 2011 at 10:15 am

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TJMS: Will President Obama Invoke The 14th Amendment And Raise The Debt Ceiling?

TJMS: Will President Obama Invoke The 14th Amendment And Raise The Debt Ceiling?

Roland Martin talks with Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama about the latest developments in the debt ceiling debate.

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Obama, Dems: This is Your Economy; Deal With It

Obama, Dems: This is Your Economy; Deal With It

President Barack Obama was hailed as the best communicator since President Ronald Reagan when he came into office in 2009, but at this current pace, his White House, and by extension the Democrats, appear more like King George VI in “The King’s Speech.”

The stuttering and stammering when it comes to discussing this economy is making the president and his party look like some of the most confused individuals you have ever seen.

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