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Senators Lee and Klobuchar praise FTC Commissioner Joshua Wright, thank him for his service

Aug 24, 2015

WASHINGTON—Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) today issued the following statement on Commissioner Joshua Wright’s last day at the FTC:
 
“While I am saddened to see the Federal Trade Commission lose a fierce advocate for consumers, I wish Commissioner Wright all the best as he returns to teaching at George Mason University. Josh has been an invaluable resource to the Commission, providing both legal and economic expertise, and in just two years has already made a lasting impact there. His shoes will be difficult to fill, but I look forward to working with his successor to build on Josh's achievements.”

Ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), added:
 
“As FTC Commissioner, Wright demonstrated clear legal knowledge and economic know-how. It was a pleasure working with him, and I am committed to working with his successor to continue promoting competition and protecting consumers.”

Lee Seeks Answers And Accountability On EPA Mine Spill

Aug 20, 2015

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) signed two letters calling for accountability and answers from the federal government in the wake of the Environmental Protection Agency's spill of three million gallons of toxic mine wastewater into the Animas River.

Lee Commends FTC On Issuing Section 5 Guidelines, Commits To Active Oversight

Aug 13, 2015

WASHINGTON—Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today issued the following statement regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s Policy Statement on their use of “stand alone” Section 5 authority under the Federal Trade Commission Act.

Lee & Leahy Press Senate to Protect Email Privacy

Aug 4, 2015

WASHINGTON (Tuesday, August 4, 2015) – As the Senate prepares to take up sweeping cybersecurity information sharing legislation this week, Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) said lawmakers must also work to protect Americans’ emails and other private information stored in the cloud.

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