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Amazon, Apple eBook deal may stunt industry growth, investigation begins

Connecticut Attorney General, Richard Blumenthal launching an investigation into agreements between the largest US e-book publishers and Amazon and Apple that may block competitors from offering cheaper e-book prices.

At issue is that both retailers have reached agreements with the largest e-book publishers that ensure both will receive the best prices for e-books over any competitors – contract provisions known as

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