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Government: Apple's trying to rush antitrust case

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The U.S. government is accusing Apple Inc. of trying to rush its antitrust lawsuit over the price of electronic books. by finishing evidence gathering by year's end.

Apple is pushing to have evidence gathering finished by year's end. But in a letter filed in federal court in Manhattan on Thursday, the government says it wants until March to finish gathering facts.

Government lawyers told a judge there is much to be learned about the scope and identity of individuals who participated in a conspiracy between publishers and Apple to set book prices.

In its own letter, Apple said its approach reflects a "special urgency" in resolving the case because litigation creates marketplace uncertainties, and affects competitive conditions and the public interest.

A hearing in the case is set for today.

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