Google can tap influence army as antitrust pressure mountsPOLITICO
“”Google has spent the past decade amassing a vast influence network in Washington — an army of potential allies it could soon need to activate as lawmakers and regulators ramp up the threat of antitrust probes of the company. The search giant has poured millions of dollars into building an array of lobbyists, think tanks and trade groups in what amounts to one of most comprehensive D.C. operations of any corporation in the country. The company shelled out $21.2 million to lobby the federal government last year and gives money to hundreds of associations and policy organizations in Washington…””View full coverage on Google News
“”Google has spent the past decade amassing a vast influence network in Washington — an army of potential allies it could soon need to activate as lawmakers and regulators ramp up the threat of antitrust probes of the company. The search giant has poured millions of dollars into building an array of lobbyists, think tanks and trade groups in what amounts to one of most comprehensive D.C. operations of any corporation in the country. The company shelled out $21.2 million to lobby the federal government last year and gives money to hundreds of associations and policy organizations in Washington…””View full coverage on Google News