Trump's Showdown At The FTC with Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya
Organized Money
FTC: Historical Battles and Modern Implications
This chapter explores the historical backdrop of the Federal Trade Commission during the New Deal era, emphasizing its contentious relationship with President Franklin D. Roosevelt. It highlights the implications of recent firings within the agency and the impacts of corporate influence on regulatory decisions, particularly concerning Amazon. The discussion also connects historical precedents to present-day controversies surrounding antitrust enforcement and political pressures affecting regulatory independence.
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