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Two examples of laws designed to protect consumers are the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. What are your thoughts about why legislation is needed to promote fairness or safety for citizens?

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Legislation is needed to promote fairness and safety for citizens, largely due to the fact that many business leaders are only concerned about the profitability ...

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