Lina Khan’s rise to FTC chair suggests aggressive antitrust enforcement
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Aaron Nicodemus2021-06-16T15:53:00
Lina Khan’s elevation to chair of the FTC on the same day her nomination was confirmed by the Senate signals the Biden administration’s intention to aggressively address antitrust issues.
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