The Trump administration is asking Congress for 71% more money for the DOJ’s antitrust division in the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1 — an increase that would allow the agency to hire as many as 44 more staffers
The Trump administration is asking Congress for 71 percent more money for the Justice Department’s antitrust division in the fiscal year that starts Oct. 1 — an increase that would allow the agency to hire as many as 44 more staffers.seeks $53 million in appropriations for the antitrust division, up from $31 million this fiscal year.
The proposed increase comes as the Justice Department is conducting an inquiry into technology markets that has so far focused on Google and Facebook. Attorney General William Barr has said the probe is “a top priority” for DOJ, which is also working with state attorneys general to examine conduct and prior acquisitions by the companies.
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