Obama might use recess appointment on Cordray

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President Obama made an appearance at the White House Press Briefing to put pressure on Senate Republicans who blocked the confirmation of the president’s Consumer Finance Protection Board, saying that he would continue to push for the confirmation, and might use a recess appointment if necessary.

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