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Janice Schakowsky: “Today's hearing really comes down to two questions: is the Federal Trade Commission equipped to fulfill its mission of…”

On the recordJuly 17, 2018
Today's hearing really comes down to two questions: is the Federal Trade Commission equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting consumers and what can Congress do to make it more effective--a more effective consumer advocate.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

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Schakowsky questions the FTC's capability and Congress's role in enhancing consumer protection.

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