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Oracle chief Larry Ellison at a conference in San Francisco in 2000. In a recent statement, Ellison said, "Oracle remains committed to acquiring PeopleSoft and will not be deterred by management's maneuvers to maintain control of a company they do not own."
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Latest News
Mergers Raise Concerns Over Internet Access (Post, Feb. 16, 2005)

E.U. Orders Microsoft To Modify Windows: One Version Must Omit Media Player (Post, Dec. 23, 2004)

Cellular Merger Approved: Cingular-AT&T Wireless Union to Require Asset Sales (Post, Oct. 26, 2004)

Visa, MasterCard Lose Supreme Court Appeal: Banks Will Issue Competing Cards (Post, Oct. 5, 2004)

Judge Clears Oracle's Bid For Rival: Decision Increases Pressure on PeopleSoft (Post, Sept. 10, 2004)

Antitrust Lawyer Takes Helm at FTC: Majoras Inherits Agenda of Consumer Protection, Faces High Oil Prices (Post, Aug. 14, 2004)

Vote on FTC Chairman Blocked (Post, July 23, 2004)

Nominee to Head FTC Plans Hard Look at Gasoline Prices: Special Energy Counsel Would Be Named (Post, June 3, 2004)

New Law Hands Teaching Hospitals an Antitrust Shield: Plaintiffs' Attorneys Decry Pension Bill Amendment Curbing Suit Over Medical Residency System (Post, April 13, 2004)

Microsoft, Sun Settle Antitrust Differences: Software Leader to Pay Rival $1.6 Billion; Firms Will Collaborate (Post, April 3, 2004)

EU, Microsoft Cannot Agree On Settlement (Post, March 19, 2004)

U.S. Sues to Stop Oracle Takeover of PeopleSoft (Post, Feb. 27, 2004)



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