After weeks of dodging the question, White House aides telegraphed today the timing for the announcement of a new head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This is from a gaggle with Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton on board Air Force One as it flew to Texas today, where Obama will grip ‘n grin with rich people for campaign cash and give an education speech.
Q Can we expect an announcement before — again, before he goes to Martha’s Vineyard?
MR. BURTON: Check back at the beginning of next week.
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