( July 15, 2021, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US Representatives Ken Buck and Lance Gooden announced the formation of the Freedom from Big Tech Caucus in the US House of Representatives. The caucus’s founding members include Buck and Gooden, who serve as co-chairs, Representative Madison Cawthorn, who will serve as vice-chair, and Representatives Burgess Owens and Paul Gosar. “Big Tech has abused its market power for decades, and Congress must act to hold these companies accountable and preserve the free market, promote competition and innovation, protect the freedom of speech, and foster a thriving digital economy,” said Buck.Statement follows in full. ...
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