It is not a disposable or easily replaceable product, and consumers will want stability and support alongside power and flexibility.

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It is a catch-all, dealing with technology, energy, competition and small business, often alongside other power-hungry agencies, such as the environment ministry or the European Commission.

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Lending star power alongside Dobbs on the board were Neil Armstrong and Sally Ride, the first American woman astronaut.

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