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January 19, 2022 — The American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement after the introduction of the Freedom to Subscribe Directly Act (HB4599/SB3417) in the Illinois Assembly. The bill would rein in Apple and Google’s power by requiring them to allow Illinois app developers to use alternative payments systems and engage in direct communication with customers through their app stores.

January 18, 2022 — The American Economic Liberties Project applauded the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division Jonathan Kanter’s and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan’s joint announcement launching the creation of new federal merger review guidelines.

January 12, 2022 — The American Economic Liberties Project released a statement following passage of S933A, the 21st Century Antitrust Act, in the New York Senate’s Consumer Protection Committee.

January 11, 2022 — With corporations enjoying what industry observers have called a “once-in-a-generation opportunity to make acquisitions and consolidate power,” the American Economic Liberties Project released “To Save Jobs and Slow Inequality, Stop the Merger Frenzy,” a new policy quick-take that shows the economic consequences of the ongoing merger wave and outlines solutions for policymakers to address this corporate consolidation.

January 7, 2022 — In response to a new proposed rule from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that aims to address pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) Fees, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.