Sept. 7 — Two key state attorneys general involved in the Microsoft antitrust case said Friday they would "press for remedies that go beyond those requested by the Department of Justice" if they believe the consumer needs further protection, and will make sure that Windows XP receives "close scrutiny" as part of any final judgment. The statement signals a growing rift between the Justice Department and the coalition of 18 states and the District of Columbia, which have been jointly trying the case. The joint statement by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer and California Attorney General Bill Lockyer basically says the states will strike out on their own if they feel the Bush administration is going soft on Microsoft.
News source: msnbc.com
