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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, Plaintiff,
v.
STAPLES, INC. and OFFICE DEPOT, INC., Defendants.
Civ. No. 97-701 (TFH)