Florida. I recognize the gentleman from north dakota for five minutes. Bezos, my colleagues brought up they were discussing thirdparty sellers this policy specifically noted possible loopholes that allow amazon to review nonpublic and aggregate data to inform private rams even in instances where there are only a few thirdparty sellers. Where exactly does amazon draw the line . Data would bee more than one seller . The person seeing the report would have no way of knowing how rs are inside that group or what the breakdown would be between those sellers. That is different from a list or product ranking which we do make public. Does amazon allow the use of aggregate data to inform private label amazon brands when there only a few sellers for a product . Does amazon look at i could dictate up when there are only two sellers of a product . Yes, sir. Isand my correct amazon conducting an internal investigation on the use of thirdparty data . Are basically trying to understand some of the ane
Industry. They took questions about the use of thirdparty seller data and allegations of anticonservative bias. The subcommittee will come to order. Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare recess at any time. Welcome to todays hearing on marketing power. Amazon, apple, facebook, and google. I would like to remind members we have established a distribution list dedicated to circulating specific motions or other written materials members might want as part of our hearing today. If you would like to submit materials, submit them to the email address distributed to your offices. We will circulate materials as quickly as we can. Thatld also remind members face coverings are required for all meetings in an enclosed space such as Committee Hearings. I expect all members on both sides of the aisle to wear a mask except when you are speaking. I recognize myself for an opening bateman Opening Statement. This committee launched an investigation into Digital Markets to document compe
Good afternoon. I call this meeting of the committee on appropriations to order. Before we begin, house rules now we have set up any mileage us to which members can send anything they wish to submit they wish to submit in writing in any of her hearings or markups. Our hearings or markups. Has been provided to staff. The first order of business is consideration of the energy and Water Development appropriations bill. For fiscal year 2021. Captornow recognize this ms. Captor to present the bill. Please let me also add my you for your honorable and dedicated service to our community and nation and for your recognition of the full potential of this bill. You will truly be missed. I am pleased to consider the energy and water bill today. It is a good bill. A bill that captures the spirit of ingenuity and independence of the American People. Are actually able to provide the most important Climate Change bill congress will pass this year. This bill provides the foundation of critical investme
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