Google's Political Influence Derails FTC Antitrust Investigation

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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.

Sources & Citations

[1] FTC Statement on Google Search Practices · Jan 3, 2013 Tier 1

[2] Why Europe Got Tough on Google While U.S. Couldn't · Jun 28, 2017 Tier 1

[3] FTC Closes Google Antitrust Investigation Without Penalties · Jan 3, 2013 Tier 1

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The Cascade Ledger. “Google's Political Influence Derails FTC Antitrust Investigation.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, January 3, 2013. https://capturecascade.org/event/2013-01-03--ftc-closes-google-antitrust-investigation-without/