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Congress Must Reclaim Agency Power | US News
The Supreme Court just handed down a major ruling that lets the President fire FTC commissioners without cause — a blow to the independence of key agencies. Former FTC Chair Rebecca Slaughter warns Congress must act now, using its oversight and budget powers to rein in an overreaching executive. She argues that if lawmakers don’t step up, future administrations could appoint politically aligned commissioners, undermining consumer protection and fair competition. This decision threatens not just the FTC, but the very foundation of independent agencies — and Slaughter is urging Congress to…
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