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Craigslist To Explain 'Adult Services' Takedown To Congress

First Posted: 11/14/10 05:12 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 06:40 PM ET

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Craigslist is set to break its silence on why it abruptly took down its Adult Services section Aug. 30, as its director of law enforcement relations and an attorney with its outside law firm are scheduled to testify to Congress Wednesday.

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