Energy Antimonopoly Act of 1979, S. 1246. Hearings before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, Ninety-Sixth Congress, First Session, Part 2, August 3, October 4, 16, 22, 1979, and appendix
Part two of the hearings record on S. 1246, which will prevent the 16 largest oil companies from merging with companies having assets of $100 million or more, covers the testimoy received o August 3 and October 4, 16, and 22, 1979. The record includes testimony by 13 wintesses, 11 prepared statements, question posed by the Senate committee, and responses by the witnesses. The appendix includes additional questions and responses, prepared statements, and submissions for the record as well as a collection of relevant studies, reports, and articles. At issue is whether the oil companies should be allowed to attract capital for energy development by making profitable mergers or whether the combination of vertical and horizontal integration precludes the competition necessary for a free enterprise system to be strong. (DCK)
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- Language:
- English
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