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Political Highs and Lows of 2013

Political Highs and Lows of 2013

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Here We Go Again

Seven Ways a Government Shutdown Could Affect You

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On the Dole

Black Unemployment Falls to 12.6 Percent in July

The overall unemployment rate was 7.4 percent.
08/02/2013
Barack Obama - President Obama's job approval rating averaged 40 percent last week, continuing the record-low 40 percent ratings he’s earned since Aug. 8, Gallup reports.(Photo: AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)

Obama's Trip to Africa Comes With an Eye-Popping Price Tag

The president's Africa trip could cost up to $100 million.
06/13/2013
Black Unemployment Rate Jumps to 13.5 Percent in May

Black Unemployment Rate Spiked to 13.5 Percent in May

The overall unemployment rate rose to 7.6 percent.
06/07/2013
BET Wire

BET Wire: Holder Under Fire; Bye-Bye Bachmann, Hello West

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News, Can Obama Shake the Second Term Curse?
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Can Obama Shake the Second Term Curse?

Obama's leadership is put to the test.
05/31/2013

Obama, in Texas, Presses Middle-Class Jobs Agenda

President reiterates themes in State of the Union address.
05/09/2013
unemployment

Black Unemployment Dips Again in April

The overall unemployment rate was 7.5 percent.
05/03/2013
BET Wire

BET Wire: Two Big Steps Ahead for Diversity, a Big One Behind – and More

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Inside the Briefing Room

Obama Meets the Press

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