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Obama bypasses Senate, installs new consumer chief
Associated Press ^ | 1-4-12 | BEN FELLER and JIM KUHNHENN

Posted on 01/04/2012 11:07:27 AM PST by Justaham

President Barack Obama says he won't take "no" as an answer from Republicans, so he's going around them to appoint the head of a new consumer protection agency. Obama says Republicans would just keep holding Richard Cordray's nomination hostage—and the president says that's inexcusable and wrong.

He says Cordray must be in place in order for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to start helping consumers deal with unscrupulous mortgage companies, dishonest payday lenders, and others.

Obama announced the appointment of Cordray during a stop Wednesday in Ohio, where Cordray once served as attorney general.

Republicans are outraged but Obama says he has an obligation to act when Congress refuses to.

The recess appointment means Cordray stands to serve for at least the next two years.

(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...


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To: Justaham
If the GOP does not act, other than claim it bothers them, seems like an indirect political strategy on Romney the establishment guy.

Axelrod move to drive votes to Ron Paul.

121 posted on 01/04/2012 1:31:09 PM PST by opentalk
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To: Red_Devil 232
Cry of course!

I loathe it.....either by RINOs or by 'Conservatives'

I just hate it


122 posted on 01/04/2012 1:31:40 PM PST by Vaquero ("an armed society is a polite society" Robert A. Heinlein)
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To: Justaham

Omullah ripped a page right out of Stalin’s book. What is the urgency, that Congress cannot vet him?


123 posted on 01/04/2012 1:33:39 PM PST by FlyingEagle
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To: Justaham

Omullah ripped a page right out of Stalin’s book. What is the urgency, that Congress cannot vet him?


124 posted on 01/04/2012 1:33:43 PM PST by FlyingEagle
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To: mkjessup
America? Here is your pompous Il DOUCHE


125 posted on 01/04/2012 1:36:34 PM PST by Vaquero ("an armed society is a polite society" Robert A. Heinlein)
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To: Justaham

So what are the retaliation plans, Mr. McConnell?


126 posted on 01/04/2012 1:37:30 PM PST by Recovering_Democrat
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To: Justaham

Interesting considering that the Senate is STILL IN SESSION. That makes these “recess” appointments illegal.

So GOP, got balls enough to shove this back down Barry’s throat? Considering he is an illegal POTUS you better start taking your testosterone supplements.


127 posted on 01/04/2012 1:37:37 PM PST by Danae (Anailnathrach ortha bhais beatha do cheal deanaimha)
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To: Justaham
Hussein is defying the DEMOCRAT CONTROLLED SENATE!

He even hates his own party.

128 posted on 01/04/2012 1:40:56 PM PST by Recovering_Democrat
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To: Justaham
The people saying that the attempted appointment of the Director the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection is not valid under the statute (much less the Constitution) seem to be correct.

SEC. 1066. INTERIM AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary is authorized to perform the functions of the Bureau under this subtitle until the Director of the Bureau is confirmed by the Senate in accordance with section 1011.
(b) INTERIM ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY.—The Department of the Treasury may provide administrative services necessary to support the Bureau before the designated transfer date.

Source: PUBLIC LAW 111 - 203 - DODD-FRANK WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

At the least, it can be argued that the Director cannot perform any of his duties, and they must continue to be performed by the Secretary of the Treasury, until confirmed by the Senate

129 posted on 01/04/2012 1:42:26 PM PST by Pilsner
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To: dragonblustar

Unfortunately.....you can’t “grow” what you don’t have in the first place...ie a set of nads.

We’re screwed.

“The republicans better grow a damn back bone and fight for this country or step down and let someone who cares about this country to get in their and fight!!!!”


130 posted on 01/04/2012 1:44:40 PM PST by XenaLee (The only good commie is a dead commie.)
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To: Danae
Next, Obama will say that it is HIS opinion that the Senate is in recess, and therefore his recess appointment is valid.

That will force another Constitutional Crisis because the Senate is allowed to make its own rules, not the President. The President's "opinion" of Congress' status is irrelevant.

That is why McConnell, with Boehner at his side to show Republican unity, must state that they will not accept the appointments as a proper legal act and will treat the positions as still vacant, and that these people have no legal authority.

-PJ

131 posted on 01/04/2012 1:46:00 PM PST by Political Junkie Too (If you can vote for President, then your children can run for President.)
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To: XenaLee

I just called John Boehner’s office and spewed off a lot of steam! I am absolutelu angry, and yes rightously so, at the fact that OUR REPRESENTATIVES who are supposed to be CONSERVATIVE, JUST DO NOTHING!!! NOTHING!!!
No wonder we are in the mess we are in! ALL TALK , NO ACTION!


132 posted on 01/04/2012 1:47:29 PM PST by pollywog ("O Thou who changest not, abide with me.".......)
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To: pollywog

“I just called John Boehner’s office “

Duh, Boehner isn’t in the Senate.

Call your Senators, demand they refuse “unanimous consent” until this is settled.


133 posted on 01/04/2012 1:52:40 PM PST by mrsmith (Start electing a 'Tea Party' House Speaker in 2012 now!)
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To: Texas Fossil

Codray is going to issue an edict stating credit card companies can’t charge interest over some much lower percentage than they do now..say, 11%. Then when the credit card companies whine and start losing money....everyone who has their cards max’ed out will LOVE Obama.

He will be positioning the campaign as Him for working stiffs, and GOP for the rich elite corporations, and as evidence....the GOP will be fighting for high credit card interest rates.

Watch and see....


134 posted on 01/04/2012 2:01:13 PM PST by TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig (It is going to be Foot to Ass combat on election day....my foot and a Rat's ass.)
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To: wiggen
He’s challenging congress right now,no doubt.

Obama's 2012 Reelection Excuse: Don't Blame Me, Blame Congress

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2828548/posts

135 posted on 01/04/2012 2:03:59 PM PST by WOBBLY BOB (Congress: Looting the future to bribe the present.)
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To: Vaquero

oh BRAVO for that superior graphic my FRiend, I take my hat off to you! (I’m gonna steal that one, because I only steal from the best! ;)


136 posted on 01/04/2012 2:24:02 PM PST by mkjessup (Jimmy Carter is the Skidmark in the panties of American history, 0bama is the yellow stain in front.)
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To: dragonblustar

The war is coming. I’m ready!


137 posted on 01/04/2012 2:41:54 PM PST by SMM48
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To: SMM48

-——I’m ready!——

Exactly what do you propose to do?


138 posted on 01/04/2012 2:44:59 PM PST by bert (K.E. N.P. +12 ..... Crucifixion is coming)
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To: Political Junkie Too

A fight in court is inevitable.


139 posted on 01/04/2012 3:05:41 PM PST by Danae (Anailnathrach ortha bhais beatha do cheal deanaimha)
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To: TheErnFormerlyKnownAsBig; La Enchiladita

Thanks for clarification.

None of this surprises me.

When he is evicted, there must be criminal investigations and charges for he and his merry band of Commie thieves.


140 posted on 01/04/2012 3:16:59 PM PST by Texas Fossil (Government, even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one)
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