FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, MAY 20, 2002 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD(202) 514-1888 "The Department stands by its view that the agreement was good public policy that was working to make antitrust enforcement more effective. In fact, since the agreement became effective, antitrust investigations were being commenced within a matter of days, and there were no clearance disputes between the agencies. However, in view of the opposition expressed by Senator Hollings, Chairman of the Commerce, Justice and State Appropriations Subcommittee, to the agreement and the prospect of budgetary consequences for the entire Justice Department if we stood by the agreement, the Department will no longer be adhering to the agreement." 02-302
Source: US Department of Justice
