Google facing antitrust investigation by 50 attorneys general
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Jaclyn Jaeger2019-09-09T20:15:00
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton confirmed Monday that his office is leading an investigation by 50 attorneys general into technology giant Google for potential monopolistic business practices.
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