New ftc chair will reduce "burdens" on business
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Donald Trump has designated Maureen Ohlhausen, the only Republican left on the Federal Trade Commission, to lead the consumer protection agency. > I will safeguard competition while
preserving American innovation > and promoting economic liberty for all citizens. Finally, I will > ensure the Commission minimizes the burdens on legitimate business > as we carry
out this vital work." — FTC ACTING CHAIR MAUREEN > OHLHAUSEN WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR: Ohlhausen said Monday that if she were acting chair of the commission she could direct
investigators at the agency to use a standard that would likely result in fewer agency actions against Republicans. She also could start a larger dialogue at the FTC over the standards used
by the agency. THE CATCH: The commission will soon be deadlocked at one Republican and one Democrat. So it will be hard for Ohlhausen to take any major, contentious actions.