Which Tech Firm Spent the Most to Lobby Washington Last Year?

Google led the pack, but Microsoft is catching up

Google spent 14.7 percent less to lobby Washington last year, but the $14 million it spent was still more than any other tech firm, according to a Consumer Watchdog analysis of lobby records filed with the Clerk of the House on Monday.

Google topped a list of 10 tech firms that collectively spent more than $61 million to influence Washington on issues like the regulation of online advertising, privacy and data security, as well as government surveillance.

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