FTC’s decision on Google case could set off political fireworks

(November 30, 2012) -- The Federal Trade Commission’s looming decision about whether to proceed with an antitrust case against Google is fraught with political land mines. As news reports suggest that a decision by the agency is fast-approaching, some Members of Congress have sent a sharp warning to FTC chairman Jon Leibowitz not to stretch the commission’s legal authority, as they contend would be required, in order to bring an antitrust lawsuit against the Internet search giant....

Related Sections