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Regulating the regulators at the FTC faces congressional pushback
Washington reports the FTC, once a consumer guardian, now faces a major challenge from Congress. Hearings begin to scrutinize its aggressive regulation under Chairman Pertschuk, with proposals to curb powers, cut funding for outside groups, and halt certain ads and antitrust probes. The outcome could reshape how the agency polices business and protects consumers.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Congress
Michael Perischuk
Senate
Wendell H. Ford
D-ay
Ford
Iron Bucket
Commerce Subcommittee
House
House of Congress
Carter
Commission
Capitol Hill
Ralph Nader
Pennsylvania Avenue
Pertechuk
Pertschuk
Senate Commerce Committee