Arlington, VA – 03/30/2012 – Arlington, Va., Mar. 30, 2012 - The following statement can be attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, regarding the confirmations of Jon Leibowitz as chairman and Maureen Ohlhausen as commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
“We applaud the Senate on the reappointment of Jon Leibowitz as chairman and the appointment of Maureen Ohlhausen as commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission.
“Chairman Leibowitz has a proven track record of understanding and appreciating the critical role that the technology sector plays in our society. Ms. Ohlhausen returns to the FTC with her wealth of knowledge regarding technology issues and an understanding of the need for open dialogue between government and industry. We look forward to continuing our work with Chairman Leibowitz and Ms. Ohlhausen as they serve our country.”
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