Contact Lens Sales: Is Market Regulation the Prescription? : Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Ninth Congress, Second Session, September 15, 2006, Volume 4 |
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Page 13 - As described 1 This written statement reflects the views of the Federal Trade Commission. My oral statements and responses to any questions you may have represent my own views, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission or any individual Commissioner. 2 Federal Trade Commission - Identity Theft Survey Report (Sept.
Page 1 - HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, TRADE, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION, Washington, DC. The subcommittee met, pursuant to notice, at 10 am, in room 2322 Rayburn House Office Building, Hon.
Page 24 - For example, new manufacturers and manufacturers entering new markets can use the restrictions in order to induce competent and aggressive retailers to make the kind of investment of capital and labor that is often required in the distribution of products unknown to the consumer.
Page 26 - Independent action is not proscribed. A manufacturer of course generally has a right to deal, or refuse to deal, with whomever it likes, as long as it does so independently.
Page 52 - Thank you for the opportunity to testify. I would be pleased to answer any questions you may have.
Page 32 - I would be happy to answer any questions that Members of the Subcommittee may have.
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Page 13 - The FTC's mission is to promote the efficient functioning of the marketplace by protecting consumers from unfair or deceptive acts or practices and increasing consumer choice by promoting vigorous competition.
Page 12 - Again, we thank you very much for this opportunity to testify and we look forward to helping this subcommittee in any way that we can. Thank you. [The prepared statement of Jerrie J.