How Many Lobbyists (and Congresspersons) Does $2.3 Million Per Quarter Buy?

Dr. Roy Schestowitz

2008-08-01 21:49:49 UTC
Modified: 2008-08-01 21:49:49 UTC

$2.3 million just a lower bound

We wrote about lobbying earlier on in the day. Now watch some newly-released figures about Microsoft lobbying. The numbers continue to increase (and recall that severe cases from the OOXML fiasco include briberies and political influence in several nations). Additionally, watch how a merger is being stifled at the moment by the investment arm that manages Bill Gates' fortune.

BGI, the investment office that manages the assets of Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) founder Bill Gates, urged market leader Waste Management Inc. (WMI) to abandon its proposed merger with rival Republic Services Inc. (RSG).

Gates is still a very busy man these days, but he keeps a lower profile. ⬆

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How Many Lobbyists (and Congresspersons) Does $2.3 Million Per Quarter Buy?

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