Senate confirms FTC nominee Alvaro Bedoya, enabling progressive agenda
Federal Trade Commission buildingJeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty ImagesThe Federal Trade Commission finally has the power to move forward with its progressive enforcement and policy agenda after the Senate confirmed President Joe Biden's nominee to the fifth commissioner seat Wednesday.The Senate voted to confirm Alvaro Bedoya 51-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tie-breaking vote.The vote breaks a deadlock between the two Democratic and two Republican commissioners on the FTC, which is…