CNET Silicon Money Series

CNET's News.com is running a series that is described...

Reversing long-held philosophies, the industry has doubled its spending on lobbying in six years, according to CNET News.com research. This special report chronicles the causes of the strategic change while highlighting the big spenders.

The series is halfway done.  This is what is live:

Companies shift strategy, take the offensive
Technology industry lobbying has become increasingly aggressive, raising questions about its tactics.
Chart: Federal lobbying expenditures
Chart: Political contributions

Nonprofits are true powerbrokers
Trade organizations have amassed more than $1 billion in fighting battles for the industry.
Chart: Tax-exempt tech influence

This is what is still to come...

Industry follows familiar road with junkets
When tech companies pick up the tab, Congress members and staff travel first-class.
Chart: Travel paid by companies

Pork barrel technology projects on the rise
Millions of dollars in favored budget "earmarks" range from paint simulators to waterfree urinals.
Chart: Tech-related pork

The charts on giving and lobbying expenditures are very interesting and telling.  The provide a great snapshot view of who is engaged; who is playing smaller or bigger than their size; and, who is stepping up recent activity.  Comments on the stories to come in separate posts...

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