Which act of Congress extended the government's authority to block horizontal and vertical mergers?

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Which act of Congress extended the government's authority to block horizontal and vertical mergers?​

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The Celler-Kefauver Anti-Merger Act, passed in 1950, extended the government's authority to block both horizontal and vertical mergers. It amended the Clayton Act and was designed to prevent companies from using mergers and acquisitions to gain or strengthen a monopolistic position in a particular industry.

Which Act of Congress Extended the Government's Authority to Block