RE:

[rlande@UBmail.ubalt.edu]

I assume that the Democrats on the Committee must have some rights--- does
anyone know how they decide these things?  Do the Democrats and
Republican negotiate it in advance, or can the Republicans do anything
they like?

On Fri, 11 Jun 1999, Robert Reese wrote:

> Isn't there a right to a rebuttal in a public meeting such as this?  After
> all, if Bill G. gets 45 minutes of non-hostile committee time, shouldn't
> antitrust receive the same?  Also, who else is on the Joint Economic
> Committee? I'd like to offer my opinions to them before Mr. Gates can.
> 
> Robert~
> robert.reese@mindspring.com
> rwr@mindspring.com
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: antitrust@essential.org [mailto:antitrust@essential.org]On Behalf
> Of James Love
> Sent: Friday, June 11, 1999 12:40 AM
> To: Multiple recipients of list ANTITRUST
> Subject:
> 
> 
> According to AAI, Microsoft is seeking some type of statutory exemption
> from antitrust laws for high tech.  Senators Lott, Bennett and Mack are
> said to be among MS's advocates on this.  Apparently there will be some
> type of "high tech summit" hearings on Monday and Tuesday, held by the
> Joint Economic Committee.  Apparently Bill Gates gets about 45 minutes on
> Tuesday, with a promise of no hostile questions.  Some say that Lott is
> supposed to be lining up party support for this antitrust exemption idea.
> It sounds as if (a) Microsoft thinks it it going to loss the case and the
> appeal, and (b) it is finally getting something for the rumored $100
> million plus it was reported to be dumping into the republican party.
> 
>   Jamie
> 
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