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FTC now has three Republicans and no Democrats instead of the typical 3-2 split
The FTC historically had a 3–2 partisan split, with the president's party having a one-seat advantage. But President Trump ...
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Mark Meador’s Confirmation Unlikely to Lead to Major Changes at the FTC
On Thursday, April 10, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Mark Meador as a Commissioner of the FTC. Previously, it was expected that ...
Senate confirms Mark Meador to FTC in shift toward populism
The Senate voted Thursday to confirm antitrust lawyer Mark Meador as the newest member of the Federal Trade Commission, a ...
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Mark Meador Confirmed as Newest Republican FTC Commissioner
Senate confirmed Mark Meador as the newest Republican commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission with a 50-46 vote along party ...
With Only Two Commissioners, FTC Actions Could Face Court Challenges: Antitrust Experts
Wayne State University law professor Stephen Calkins said he expects FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson and Commissioner Melissa ...
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Third commissioner confirmed at FTC
There are now three commissioners on staff at the Federal Trade Commission. Last week, the Senate confirmed Mark Meador as an FTC commissioner to serve a term that will expire on Sept. 25 ...
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Senate Confirms Antitrust Attorney Mark Meador To FTC
The move leaves the FTC, established as an independent five-member commission, with three Republicans and no Democrats.
May Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 23 days
May’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 23 days. The next ...
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Senate confirms Mark Meador to FTC in shift toward populism
The Senate voted Thursday to confirm antitrust lawyer Mark Meador as the newest member of the Federal Trade Commission, a sign that the administration is further embracing populism and a ...