In the Lobbying World, to Be "Microsofted" Means That a Company

question 61

Multiple Choice

In the lobbying world, to be "Microsofted" means that a company has

• A)become vulnerable to adverse legislation and investigation as a result of failing to lobby the federal government.
• B)only lobbied members of one political party, who have just lost their majority.
• C)lobbied only the federal government, opening itself up to adverse actions by state governments.
• D)allowed other companies to become free riders on its costly lobbying efforts.

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