Bush approves Alcatel, Lucent merger

Despite concerns, signs off on deal creating massive supplier of network hardware and software.

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[dondarko]

this...

stuff is disgusting. selling a company just to make a buck with potential national security implications. just like the dubai port deals. why not just but a big FOR SALE sign on US.

[FutureGuy]

The sign is already out there..

..it was placed when Mr George W Bush was elected as President, he and the sign kind of came togeather. The iconic Bell Labs is now French, I am sure the President is proud.

[solrosenberg]

Yes, indeed, just to make a buck

Newsflash: The one and only reason for-profit companies exist is "to make a buck".

[nap1805]

GOOD ! US moving forward

2 big dinausors pairing together is never a 'great' thing - at best a good one. But behind all this, US is showing the example (which is barely visible in the news these days).

cheers,
nap