Apple's Market Clout Likely To Draw More Scrutiny

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, Associated Press
Mon, 03/12/2012 - 7:50am

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- In everything it does, from product design to business deals, Apple strives for as much control as possible....

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