The West Wing

Federal Trade Commission

Description

Philip Sluman storms FTC hearings, testifying that Bartlet administration emissions additives jack refinery costs and trigger outrageous consumer price spikes, thrusting the commission into the crosshairs of oil industry defenses and White House clean air triumphs. Hoynes weaponizes the venue, blasting longtime CEO allies for gouging at his antitrust presser as Toby's suspicions ignite. This federal watchdog extracts raw admissions on pricing predation, fueling partisan rebuttals and energy policy infernos amid filibuster chaos.

Event Involvements

Events with structured involvement data

3 events
S2E17 · The Stackhouse Filibuster
Hoynes Masters Flooding Crisis with Razor-Sharp Insight

Federal Trade Commission surfaces as battleground for Sluman's testimony blaming White House emissions for price hikes, fueling Toby's intrusion and Hoynes' policy defense, positioning it as regulatory flashpoint in oil gouging crossfire.

Active Representation

Via referenced testimony from industry witness Sluman

Power Dynamics

Scrutinized by administration while hosting adversarial claims

Institutional Impact

Heightens partisan energy policy tensions

Organizational Goals
Investigate price spike causes Balance environmental regs against economic impacts
Influence Mechanisms
Public hearings amplifying testimony Regulatory oversight on industry practices
S2E17 · The Stackhouse Filibuster
Toby Grills Hoynes on Oil Gouging, Ignites Suspicion with Public Rebuttal Offer

Toby spotlights its hearings as battleground where Sluman testified yesterday, pinning gas hikes on White House emissions push—trigger catalyzing Toby-Hoynes clash, with rebuttal plans rippling into antitrust presser.

Active Representation

Via referenced testimony from industry witness

Power Dynamics

Regulatory challenger scrutinizing executive environmental policies

Institutional Impact

Escalates White House-industry fault lines into public narrative wars

Organizational Goals
Probe industry pricing practices post-testimony Enforce fair competition amid energy crisis
Influence Mechanisms
Public hearings amplifying accusations Antitrust oversight pressuring policy defenses
S2E17 · The Stackhouse Filibuster
Hoynes Commands Briefing Room, Blasts Oil Allies, Puzzles Toby

Steve invokes the Federal Trade Commission's hearing where Phillip Sluman testified that Bartlet emissions mandates drive refinery costs and price spikes, positioning FTC as the investigative flashpoint igniting the press confrontation.

Active Representation

Via referenced testimony from witness Phillip Sluman

Power Dynamics

Providing ammunition for press attacks on administration policy

Institutional Impact

Elevates FTC as arbiter in energy policy disputes

Organizational Goals
Probe pricing practices linked to regulatory costs Extract admissions on industry cost pass-throughs
Influence Mechanisms
Public hearings generating quotable testimony Regulatory scrutiny fueling media policy debates