Timothy J. Muris (born November 18, 1949, in Massillon, Ohio) is an American lawyer and academic who served as Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from 2001 to 2004.

After leaving the FTC in 1985, Muris then served within the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

[2] In 2001, Muris was nominated to serve as a chair of the Federal Trade Commission by President George W. Bush.

Following his tenure at the FTC, Muris advised John McCain 2008 presidential campaign.

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