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Nominee will not pledge to oppose FTC earnings-rule proposals; promises to consider direct-selling concerns
Summary
At a Senate confirmation exchange, a senator pressed a nominee to oppose two FTC proposed rules on earnings claims that the senator said would unfairly target Utah—s direct-selling industry; the nominee said he could not commit to a vote but would "give full and fair consideration" to the industry's concerns.
A senator pressed a confirmation nominee about two Federal Trade Commission proposed rulemakings on earnings claims, warning the measures would unfairly target the direct-selling industry and asking the nominee to pledge opposition.
The senator said the industry is large in Utah, representing roughly 38,000 jobs and about $2,700,000,000 in statewide earnings. "These rules unfairly targeted the direct selling…
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