“The Justice Department said it filed suit in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia seeking to prevent the companies from merging. The deal "would result in less competition and higher beer prices for American consumers," said the department’s antitrust chief, Bill Baer.” http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323701904578275821720321186.html

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