These divestitures ensure that consumers of milk, an American staple, continue to get the benefits of competition -- increased choices for consumers resulting in lower prices and better service. Maintaining competition in the dairy industry is important for American consumers.

This merger and the others that follow will mean fewer choices - due to reduced competition, higher fares and likely, a serious deterioration in service, I am very skeptical that the merger of these two 'customer service-challenged,' organizations will improve this already dismal situation.

The available evidence suggests that generally, Qwest has succeeded in opening local telecommunications markets to competition.

The available evidence suggests that generally, Qwest has succeeded in opening local telecommunications markets to competition,

Lawsuit abuse is a major contributor to the increased costs of healthcare, goods and services to consumers.

This conduct prematurely reduced competition between the companies. Merging parties must strictly adhere to the requirements of the HSR Act and maintain their companies as separate and independent competitors during the HSR waiting period.