FTC Chair Joseph Simons to step down Jan. 29
By 
Aaron Nicodemus2021-01-19T18:45:00
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph Simons and a group of senior staff announced their resignations, making way for new leadership to be appointed by President-elect Joe Biden.
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