Central Perk: We Are Not Giving Up

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We Are Not Giving Up

Your Daily Snapshot for
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011

We Are Not Giving Up

This morning, Senate Republicans blocked the confirmation of Richard Cordray as the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Shortly after, President Obama addressed the vote in a press briefing:

So I just want to send a message to the Senate: We are not giving up on this. We're going to keep on going at it. We are not going to allow politics as usual on Capitol Hill to stand in the way of American consumers being protected by unscrupulous financial operators.

Watch President Obama's remarks:

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

9:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:15 AM: The President holds a meeting with House Democratic Leadership

11:15 AM: The Vice President and Secretary Duncan deliver remarks at Duncan U. Fletcher High School

1:50 PM: The President is interviewed by regional television outlets

6:00 PM: The President delivers remarks at the Hanukkah Reception; the Vice President, First Lady and Dr. Biden attend