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By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Microsoft, already in trouble with the JusticeDepartment for alleged antitrust violations, also is the target ofa Senate Judiciary Committee investigation, a Senate aide saidtoday.

"They are definitely investigating Microsoft," said TonyWilliams, chief of staff to Sen. Slade Gorton, R-Wash. "They aremeeting with Microsoft. They are talking with them about antitrustmatters."

Microsoft had no immediate comment today but Williams said thecommittee has asked Microsoft to voluntary turn over documentsregarding its business practices.

The committee for some time has been reviewing the activities ofMicrosoft and other companies in regard to how antitrust laws applyto the Internet.

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