Wall Street Journal Investigative Team

Google's Political Influence Derails FTC Antitrust Investigation

| Importance: 9/10

The Federal Trade Commission closed its 19-month antitrust investigation of Google without bringing charges, despite internal staff recommendations for legal action. With 230 White House meetings in 2012-2013, Google demonstrated unprecedented political access, ultimately avoiding significant …

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