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Ferguson bans US FTC political appointees from holding ABA leadership positions

( February 14, 2025, 21:26 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson said FTC political appointees holding leadership positions in the American Bar Association or participating in ABA events doesn't advance the interests of the US government. "Accordingly, I prohibit FTC political appointees from holding leadership positions in the ABA, participating in or attending ABA events, or renewing any existing ABA memberships," Ferguson said in a letter. He also banned the FTC from expending any funds to facilitate any employee’s membership in the ABA or participation and attendance at an ABA event. In a post on X, Republican Commissioner Melissa Holyoak said, "I will no longer be participating in ABA events."Statement follows. See attached documents...

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