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The power of the purse is one of the most powerful checks Congress has on the Executive Branch. A landmark Supreme Court case, OPM v. Richmond, underscored the importance of the Appropriations Clause in upholding the integrity of government spending. However, recent controversies surrounding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) funding mechanisms have thrust this constitutional provision into the spotlight once again.

In our rapidly evolving marketplace, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plays a pivotal role in safeguarding consumers' interests and promoting fair competition. However, as our economic landscape has continued to shift, so too has our political environment. Ever since Lina Kahn was appointed as Chair of the commission in 2021, at the direction of President Biden, the agency has taken a turn for the worse.

Publicly traded companies play an important role in building savings and wealth of millions of Wisconsinites. Even individuals who do not actively invest in the stock market have skin in the game through retirement accounts. Unfortunately, many publicly traded companies are, willingly or unwillingly, embracing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investment theories that have a negative effect on investment returns.