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Politicians Demand Scrutiny of Live Nation-Ticketmaster Merger

Lawmakers came out in force against the Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger yesterday as politicians asked the Justice Department to review the potential merger with “great skepticism,” Billboard reports. New Jersey Rep. William Pascrell argued that Live Nation Ticketmaster “would enjoy a virtual stranglehold over the live entertainment industry,” in a letter to the Justice Department that [...]

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14:43 on July 28 2009

Politicians Demand Scrutiny of Live Nation-Ticketmaster Merger

Rolling Stone — Lawmakers came out in force against the Ticketmaster/Live Nation merger yesterday as politicians asked the Justice Department to review the potential merger with “great... more info

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17:59 on July 27 2009

Ticketmaster, Live Nation merger raises concerns

USA Today Music — A key senator is warning that the proposed merger of ticketing company Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. and concert promoter Live ... more info

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