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Richard Blumenthal: “The FTC statutes that prohibit unfair and deceptive practices simply do not provide the kind of targeted enforcement…”

On the recordMay 9, 2011
The FTC statutes that prohibit unfair and deceptive practices simply do not provide the kind of targeted enforcement opportunity that I think is absolutely necessary.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal argues for stronger enforcement capabilities for the FTC regarding unfair practices.

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