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Dick Durbin: “Over the past 3 years, the FTC saved consumers more than $1.4 billion in economic injury by stopping illegal practices…”

On the recordMay 19, 2010
Over the past 3 years, the FTC saved consumers more than $1.4 billion in economic injury by stopping illegal practices in the marketplace.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin reports significant savings for consumers due to FTC actions.

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