February 28th, 2013
10:28 AM ET
9 years ago
Source: Obama makes decision on FTC chair
Washington (CNN) - President Obama intends to designate Edith Ramirez to be the chair of the Federal Trade Commission, a White House official said Thursday.
Ramirez has served as a commissioner of the FTC since April 5, 2010. Over the past few years Ramirez has been instrumental in ensuring there is robust competition and innovation in the high-tech marketplace, and has worked hard to protect the most vulnerable communities, the official said.
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The nominee is a woman. You can expect the usual Republican responses to block this choice.
Congratulations Ms. Ramirez. A woman heading the FTC, fabulous!
I consulted a Reuters article just to get a bit more info and I walked away confused. The article stated that Ms. Ramirez had served as a commissioner of the FTC since 2010, and then it went on to say that she'll be replacing Jon Liebowitz. Liebowitz was one of 4 commissioners...???
Was she another large donor?
Least transparent administration in history. Most corrupt administration in history. Least accountable administration in history. Worst president in history. Bob Woodward has said the emperor has no clothes. Will anyone listen?
Don't we all know how happy Jimmy Carter was when he was able to hand over 'The Worst President Ever Award' to Obama.