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Mike Lee: A presumption of illegality is proper only when 'an observer with even a rudimentary understanding of economics could…

On the recordJuly 22, 2013
A presumption of illegality is proper only when 'an observer with even a rudimentary understanding of economics could conclude that the arrangements in question would have an anti-competitive effect on customers and markets.'
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Mike Lee
Republican · Utah

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Lee cites a Supreme Court standard regarding anti-competitive behavior.

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