Google's Parent Company Spent More on Lobbying Than AT&T or Boeing Last Year

Gizmodo ---------- On Wednesday, the Center for Responsive Politics released updated data on who is spending the most money lobbying the federal government. The list wasn’t unlike year’s past—industry groups like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Realtors prevailed. But what we are seeing is an uptick in spending from technology companies. Alphabet, for the first time, spent the most money out of any other company, shelling out $18 million in 2017. And Amazon and Facebook also creeped up the list, making the 16th and 24th slots, respectively. To learn more click on the picture below to read the article.