Congress urges DOJ to review Warner Bros. Discovery merger for anticompetitive practices.
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Four Democrats in Congress have asked the DOJ to review the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, citing "harm" caused by the deal, including layoffs of thousands of employees and reduced opportunities for Latinos and other artists. The lawmakers allege that the merger "heightened barriers to entry in the media and entertainment industry" and enabled potentially anticompetitive practices. Despite criticism, it would be highly unusual for the DOJ to unwind a merger that already received regulatory approval. Warner Bros. Discovery declined to comment.
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