FERC Chairman Willie Phillips Finally Drops “Acting” from Title

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Willie Phillips - FERC Chairman
The Bidenistas at the White House kept Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie Phillips on a VERY short chain for a VERY long time. Phillips was named “Acting” Chairman of FERC in January 2023 when Richard “Dick” Glick exited stage left (see Willie Phillips Takes Over as Acting FERC Chairman, Dick Glick Gone). FERC could not produce the documentation to confirm Phillips’ appointment as Acting Chairman for more than eight months. Finally, under threat of a lawsuit and a court order from the Institute for Energy Research (IER), FERC (or rather the White House) produced a short one-page letter signed by Biden that said Phillips is full-blown Chairman, with no “Acting” in the title (see Turns Out Willie Phillips Isn’t Just Acting – He’s FERC Chairman). A few days later, the White House reversed course and said Phillips is still just Acting (see Biden Flip Flop – FERC’s Phillips Still Just “Acting” Chairman). Finally, after over a year, Phillips is no longer just Acting...

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