Richard Cordray

D.C. Circuit Crimps President's Recess Appointment Power

Fri, 02/08/2013 - 5:59pm — Terry

The D.C. Circuit's logic would have a devastating impact on government.

PFAW

Recess Appointments Ruling Shows Consequences of GOP Obstructionism

Fri, 01/25/2013 - 5:01pm — Paul

There would be no litigation on recess appointments but for Republicans' refusal to allow the Senate to vote on President Obama's nominees.

PFAW

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PFAW Applauds President for Appointing Cordray; Recess Appointment a Necessary and Proper Response to GOP Obstruction

In a move to ensure the functioning of an important consumer protection agency in the face of escalating GOP obstructionism, the White House announced that President Obama will install Richard Cordray as the head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in a recess appointment today.

Marge Baker of People For the American Way issued the following statement:

PFAW: Senate GOP Chooses Big Banks Over Consumers, Blocks Cordray Nomination

The Senate GOP today blocked a vote on the nomination of Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Richard Cordray

D.C. Circuit Crimps President's Recess Appointment Power

Recess Appointments Ruling Shows Consequences of GOP Obstructionism

PFAW Applauds President for Appointing Cordray; Recess Appointment a Necessary and Proper Response to GOP Obstruction

PFAW: Senate GOP Chooses Big Banks Over Consumers, Blocks Cordray Nomination