AFTER WEAK LIVE NATION-TICKETMASTER ANTITRUST DEAL, KLOBUCHAR INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO ENSURE ANTITRUST SETTLEMENTS BENEFIT CONSUMERS, WORKERS, AND SMALL BUSINESSES-NOT SPECIAL INTERESTS

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar issued the following news release:

Today, Senator Amy Klobuchar introduced the Antitrust Accountability and Transparency Act to strengthen review of antitrust settlements and ensure they protect consumers, workers, and small businesses.

"When the government prosecutes antitrust violations, the goal should be to uphold the law, lower prices, and protect consumers and small businesses. In the recent settlement between the Department of Justice and Live Nation, it is clear the American people got the raw end of the deal. This bill-which has support from antitrust enforcers from both sides of the aisle-ensures that courts have the tools to independently review settlements and approve only those that...