According to an investigative report by the U.K. newspaper, the Guardian, Google has been bankrolling United States politicians to lobby on its behalf to nudge members of the European Parliament (MEPs) into looking favorably upon […]
Tag: Lobbying
Professors Say That European Regulators Are Attacking Google Because Of Microsoft Lobbying
While technology giant Google is continuing to deny accusations that it possesses a monopoly that is in violation of European antitrust laws, some people have been stepping up to defend the company. According to some […]
California Drops Tough New Vehicle Emissions Standards After Intense Oil Industry Lobby Efforts
In a major setback for environmentalists, California has dropped proposed legislation that sought to require a 50% reduction in petroleum use in motor vehicles by 2030. The petroleum reduction was intended to help produce an […]
Saudi Arabia Just Blasted American TVs With Anti-Iran Nuclear Deal Propaganda
U.S. Citizens are being lured to call their Senators to oppose the recently struck nuclear deal with Iran by a series of television commercials paid for by an organization calling itself the American Security Initiative […]
Trump Calls Out Facebook Billionaire Zuckerberg Over H1-B Visa Abuse
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is the latest target for Donald Trump’s war of words on U.S. immigration policies. Zuckerberg is one of the most important tech executives who have called for a more accommodative immigration […]
Tech Industry Lobbies Government For Help Ahead Of Key Meeting With China
American technology firms are lobbying President Obama to address China’s protectionist policies during his upcoming visit with Chinese president Xi Jinping. The American Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, and the Information Industry […]
Coca-Cola Creates Lobby Group To Shift Blame For Obesity Away From Diets
Coca-Cola has funded the creation of the Global Energy Balance Network (“GEBN”), and the organization’s message is clear: obesity is not caused by the foods or drinks a person consumes, but rather because that person […]
Israel Launches Major U.S. Lobbying Effort To Thwart Iran Nuclear Deal
Israeli officials are running a major lobbying effort to put an end to the nuclear deal that the Obama administration has struck with Iran. Prime Minister Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders fear for the future […]
Controversial TTIP Trade Deal Exposed As Major Gift To Obama-Backing Corporations
A recent boost in lobbying for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) has been occurring by both pharmaceutical and finance corporations, further confirming the controversial trade deal amounts to a parting gift from the […]
Is Canadian Ban On Political Donations From Business and Unions A Way To Restore American Democracy?
While debate endlessly continues in the USA over political donations from powerful corporations, across the border in Canada, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley has vowed to wipe out political donations from businesses and unions entirely, in […]
Amazon Uses ‘We’re From The Internet So Laws Don’t Apply’ Strategy To Avoid Drone Regulation
As time has passed since the founding of America the federal government increasingly regulates nearly all activity within the nation. While originally states were able to decide what is best for them, based on what […]
Twitter And Others Banned From EU Lobbying
Twitter could soon find itself ignored by top European lawmakers. Twitter, as well as media companies BSkyB, TalkTalk, LG Electronics and Angry Birds maker Rovio missed an annual deadline to register their lobbying operations to […]