US regulators move closer to suing Google

Federal regulators are moving closer to suing Google over allegations that the company has abused its dominance… Federal regulators are moving closer to suing Google over allegations that the company has abused its dominance of Internet search to stifle competition and drive up online advertising prices, news reports said Friday. The probe was triggered by complaints that Google Inc. has been highlighting its peripheral services in its influential search results and relegating offerings from its rivals to the back pages. The FTC also has been looking into whether Google has rigged its results in a way that has prodded websites to pay more to promote their services through Google’s advertising network. In a statement Friday, Google said, “We are happy to answer any questions that regulators have about our business.” Google is based in Mountain View, Calif. Associated Press