Advertising group opposes Yahoo-Google pact

September 8, 2008

(AP) -- A group representing big-spending national advertisers said Sunday it sent a letter to the Justice Department asserting an online ad partnership between Yahoo Inc. and Google Inc. will stifle competition and likely raise prices.

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