'I'm Quite Honestly Shocked': Chuck Edwards Slams FTC Chair Over 25% Budget Increase Request

During a House Appropriations Committee hearing, Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) questioned FTC Chair Lina Khan about government expenditures, and urged her to look into replacing some staff with new technologies.
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Anytime they start with "We take (ABC) very seriously...", it's obvious they are filling their answer with word salad to waste time and avoid the question.

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So you're saying the state local and federal agencies in cities need nuclear missiles and you know ballistic missiles what the hell is that all about so you're asking to be eliminated ? How did you want them to deploy

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The FTC chair is a rock star. Give her the money.

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