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Is Obama testing the limits of executive power?

By Becket Adams
Published August 7, 2014 1:40pm ET
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Is Obama testing the limits of executive power?
In reference to areas where he has the authority to "make progress," Obama added: "I'm going to seize those opportunities -- and that's what I think the American people expect me to do." (AP Photo) | Pablo Martinez Monsivais

President Obama said Wednesday evening during a press conference that he will do whatever it takes to enact his agenda, even if that means working without Congress, but there are limits to what he can do.

The president’s comments came in response to a question from ABC News’ Jon Karl.

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