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Apple Spent Record Amount on Lobbying as it Fought Antitrust Legislation

Apple Spent Record Amount on Lobbying as it Fought Antitrust Legislation

The company topped off its record lobbying year with a record fourth quarter.
David Moore, Donald Shaw Jan 23, 2023
Microsoft Hosted Congressional Staffers as it Lobbied on Antitrust Bills

Microsoft Hosted Congressional Staffers as it Lobbied on Antitrust Bills

Dozens of staffers met with company lobbyists in Washington State as Microsoft lobbied on antitrust bills that could majorly impact their business.
Donald Shaw Aug 3, 2022
Tech Industry Groups Push to Stall Antitrust Bills After Record 2020 Donations

Tech Industry Groups Push to Stall Antitrust Bills After Record 2020 Donations

Big Tech companies that seek to run out the clock on the antitrust bills before the midterm elections have banked goodwill by donating record amounts to Democratic candidates.
David Moore Feb 22, 2022
Senators Own up to $25 Million in Big Tech Stocks

Senators Own up to $25 Million in Big Tech Stocks

Senators invested in tech stocks like Amazon, Apple, and Google may soon be voting on antitrust bills introduced in the Senate that would impact their portfolios.
David Moore Oct 26, 2021
Members of Congress Own Millions in Facebook Stock While Weighing New Tech Laws

Members of Congress Own Millions in Facebook Stock While Weighing New Tech Laws

David Moore Oct 15, 2021
While Inquiring on Facebook’s Bottom Line, Hickenlooper is Invested in the Company

While Inquiring on Facebook’s Bottom Line, Hickenlooper is Invested in the Company

The senator's $FB shares are worth as much as $500,000.
Donald Shaw Oct 5, 2021
Paul Pelosi Invests in Alphabet as Congress Weighs Breaking Up Big Tech

Paul Pelosi Invests in Alphabet as Congress Weighs Breaking Up Big Tech

So far this year, Paul Pelosi has purchased stock in companies including Tesla, Walt Disney, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon.
David Moore Jul 6, 2021

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