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In the recent decisions the Supreme Court makes clear that there is nothing in the statute which condemns combinations of capital or mere bigness of plant organized to secure economy in production and a reduction of its cost.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

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Taft clarifies that the Supreme Court's recent decisions support combinations of capital for economic efficiency.

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