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Google makes concessions on digital book deal

Originally published: November 13, 2009 7:55 PM
Updated: November 14, 2009 5:38 AM
By The Associated Press  MICHAEL LIEDTKE (AP Technology Writer)

Quick ReadGoogle revises plan to expand digital book library in latest attempt to clear legal hurdles

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Internet search leader Google will ease its control over millions of copyright-protected books earmarked for its digital library if a court approves a revised lawsuit settlement that addresses objections of antitrust regulators.

The offer comes two months after the U.S. Justice Department balked at Google's original agreement with authors and publishers, warning the arrangement...

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