Google's Political Influence Derails FTC Antitrust Investigation

| Importance: 9/10 | Status: confirmed

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 regulatory consequences.

Key Actors

Federal Trade Commission Google Inc. Larry Page Eric Schmidt FTC Staff Attorneys Obama Administration Wall Street Journal Investigative Team

Tags

regulatory-capture tech-industry antitrust google ftc political-influence lobbying

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