FTC’s New Commissioner, Alvaro Bedoya, May Bolster Tougher Stance On Pharma Oversight
Executive Summary
Democrats gain majority on Federal Trade Commission with Bedoya’s swearing in. His positions on technology and digital privacy suggest he will align with commissioners who have advocated stricter review of pharma mergers.
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