US Bill targeting Big Tech approved by Senate panel despite hefty lobbying

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WASHINGTON - The US Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved a Bill that would bar tech giants like Amazon.

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Republican Senator Ted Cruz said during the hearing that he spoke on Wednesday with Mr Cook, saying he"expressed significant concerns about the Bill." "I had discussions with them and I made my case and I listened to them. They are most likely never going to like this Bill," she said adding that she was open to changes but not to gutting the measure."We're not going to put a Bill forward that does nothing."

 

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