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Research) iTunes online music service as an example of misguided enforcement. Justice Department antitrust chief Thomas Barnett cited proposals by some officials overseas to impose restrictions on iTunes as an example of overzealous regulation that he said could discourage innovation and hurt consumers. Barnett warned about a rise in "regulatory second-guessing" that "threatens to harm the very consumers it claims to help." The comments came during a speech at an antitrust law conference in Washington, DC, before an audience that included antitrust officials from Europe and Asia. However, officials in France and several Scandinavian countries have been considering steps that would require Apple to permit iTunes music to play on devices other than its iPod. In prepared remarks, Barnett said the scrutiny of Apple "provides a useful illustration of how an attack on intellectual property rights can threaten dynamic innovation." Barnett said Apple should be applauded for creating a legal, profitable and easy-to-use system for downloading music and other entertainment via the Internet. Excessive government interference can deter innovation and encourage rival companies to "devote their resources to legal challenges rather than business innovation," he added.
Senate panel clears tribunals bill WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Defying President George W Bush, a Senate committee on Thursday approved a bill lawmakers said would protect the rights of foreign terrorism suspects and repair a US image damaged by harsh treatment of detainees.
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