On the recordMay 7, 2014
I do not think it is sound antitrust or economic theory to say you should not approve this merger because the next merger might not be able to survive antitrust scrutiny.
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congress.govI do not think it is sound antitrust or economic theory to say you should not approve this merger because the next merger might not be able to survive antitrust scrutiny.
Cicilline argues each merger should be evaluated individually, not based on potential future mergers.
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