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As the year draws to a close, one of the biggest stories of 2011 in technology and regulatory policy has been the increasing scrutiny of Google â€" its market power and its behavior.  This week brings yet another opportunity to hear policymakers address this important issue when a House Judiciary subcommittee looks at “Oversight of the Antitrust Agencies.”  

The hearing will present an opportunity to raise one of the most important issues facing our antitrust officials today - the question of how to address the growing market power of Google. 

Consumers and businesses who rely on the Internet for their information are worried about the power that Google has in the marketplace.  Depending on the source, Google has anywhere from 65 to 85 percent share of the online search marketplace, and dominates online video, mobile search and mapping.  

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