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Facebook under fire as states seek to reign in social giant

Facebook under fire as states seek to reign in the social media giant

12/09/2020

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Facebook under fire as states seek to reign in social giant

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Facebook under fire as states seek to reign in the social media giant

Facebook is one of the most valuable companies in the world, but its dominance is the subject of major new antitrust actions. A pair of lawsuits filed by the Federal Trade Commission, and by 46 states, allege that Facebook used its power illegally to drive out competition and buy out rivals. Phil Weiser, Colorado's Democratic attorney general, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the suits.

12/09/2020

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