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Silicon money: Companies shift strategy, take the offensive

March 27, 2006 Technology industry lobbying has become increasingly aggressive, raising questions about its tactics. Chart: Federal lobbying expenditures Chart: Political contributions TAGS: lobbyist, technology company, Washington, Bill Gates, tax, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft, Google square off in Washington

September 27, 2007 Thursday will mark the opening round in the heavyweight fight over Google's acquisition of DoubleClick. TAGS: DoubleClick Inc., lobbyist, antitrust, Washington, Google Inc., merger, economist, acquisition, AT&T Corp., Microsoft Corp.

On antitrust, is Google the next Microsoft?

July 23, 2007 Google is facing opposition to its DoubleClick deal in what could be a repeat of the way Washington punished Microsoft a decade ago. TAGS: DoubleClick Inc., antitrust, lobbyist, Washington, merger, Google Inc., acquisition, spokesman, Microsoft Corp., AT&T Corp.

Lobbying backlash could hit bloggers

January 18, 2007 Under a broad new bill, some political bloggers who take ads and urge readers to speak up may have to register as lobbyists. TAGS: lobbyist, blogger, legislation, First Amendment, Washington, bill, Sen., Democrat

Google does K Street

March 30, 2006 Campaign reform advocate David Donnelly says the company can't win the battle over Net neutrality with an insider strategy. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Republican, public relations, business model, lobbyist, Google Inc., Washington, Democrat, Rep., Texas, Internet Service Provider

Chart: Federal lobbying expenditures

March 27, 2006 Tech companies are no longer shy about writing fat checks to lobbyists in Washington. Sort through the dollar figures. TAGS: employee stock option, homeland security, free trade, Do-Not-Call, class action, lobbyist, USA PATRIOT Act, identity management, digital media, tax, Washington, broadband

Net neutrality: Meet the winner

June 12, 2006 Verizon's chief Washington lobbyist, Thomas Tauke, has the political muscle to turn his company's wishes into law. TAGS: Net Neutrality, vote, amendment, bill, committee, telecommunications, lobbyist, Verizon Communications, Washington

Silicon money: Charts

March 27, 2006 In recent years, tech industry's spending on D.C. lobbyists has more than doubled, according to CNET News.com research. TAGS: lobbyist, influence, margin, Washington, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp.

RIAA's next moves in Washington

May 25, 2006 Recording industry lobbyists have racked up a series of remarkable legal and political victories. CNET News.com asks RIAA execs whether they can continue their winning streak. TAGS: RIAA, Grokster Ltd., file-swapping, lobbyist, conversation, Washington, digital-rights management, Republican, P2P, president

Tech asks departing Republicans for favors

November 14, 2006 Tech lobbyists are mounting a last-minute campaign to press the waning days of a Republican Congress for action. TAGS: H1-B visa, R&D, Republican, lobbyist, politician, bill, proposal, tax, session, Democrat, Washington

Silicon money: Industry follows familiar road with junkets

March 29, 2006 When technology companies pick up the tab, Congress members and staff travel first-class. Chart: Travel paid by companies TAGS: trip, Capitol Hill, lobbyist, aide, Washington, road, president
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