Washington, June 29 -- Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott issued the following press release:
House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld President Trump's firing of Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter.
"Once again, the Roberts-led majority in the Supreme Court has abandoned decades of precedent and weakened Congress' authority to create independent agencies that are accountable to the American people, including America's workforce.
"Workers across the country rely on independent agencies such as the National Labor Relations Board and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to protect their rights and ensure th...