Lawmakers fighting ‘Big Tech’ flock to Oracle’s townhouse – Politico
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— Home near the Hill: Lawmakers eager to rein in “Big Tech” have found a popular off-campus spot: a townhouse owned by a rival tech company.
— 2022 watch: Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) is retiring from Congress after nearly five decades. His potential successor has a strong track record on issues including net neutrality and privacy.
— New allegations: Google identified a security vulnerability with an Epic Games app and leaked it to reporters, Epic said in a court filing.
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THE TECH HOUSE AIDING THE FIGHT AGAINST BIG TECH — A red-brick townhouse just two blocks south of the Capitol has become a gathering place for lawmakers sharing anti-Silicon Valley sentiments, Emily reports in a story this morning for Pros. The home, owned by Oracle, has seen an uptick in fundraisers in recent months for members of Congress in both parties pushing legislation targeting the tech giants Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple.
— Spotted at the Oracle townhouse: Reps. David Cicilline (D-R.I.), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.), Angie Craig (…….
