United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Obama’s recess appointments outrage Republicans

Global Politics

President Barack Obama on Tuesday named Richard Cordray as the first head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. He also named three people to the National Labor Relations Board. He used the constitutionally allowed recess appointment system, though Republicans say the Senate wasn’t actually in recess.

Candidates’ Plans for the Economy

Obama Makes Four Recess Appointments

Capitol Hill: GOP Blocks Cordray From CFPB; Gingrich’s Popularity in Congress

The World

This week’s agenda: Dodd-Frank anniversary, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launches, and gay marriage in New York

Conflict & Justice