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U.S. House panel to take up Big Tech antitrust funds amid vociferous criticism

The House Judiciary Committee will take up a package deal deal of six antitrust funds on Wednesday, many geared against reining in Big Tech, with heated debate expected on each side of the issue.
The House Judiciary Committee will take up a package of six antitrust bills on Wednesday, many aimed at reining in Big Tech, with heated debate expected on both sides of the issue.

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