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ICE Contractor Hires Democratic Lobbyists for Palantir Representation

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A contractor for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has established a lobbying operation in Washington D.C. by hiring former staff from prominent Democratic figures and a former senator. This new lobbying firm, Avoq LLC, is reportedly representing Palantir and is led by a partner who has been a significant fundraiser for Democratic campaigns. AI

IMPACT This development highlights the increasing use of lobbying by tech companies and their contractors to influence policy, particularly concerning government contracts and data usage.

RANK_REASON The article discusses a contractor for a government agency hiring lobbyists, which falls under the 'tool' category as it relates to business operations and influence rather than a core AI release or significant industry shift.

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ICE Contractor Hires Democratic Lobbyists for Palantir Representation

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The # ICE contractor🚨has hired H Jeffries' former CoS & a fmr Dem senator as it builds out a Democratic lobbying op on Cap Hill. The co reg'd Avoq LLC as a lobb

    The # ICE contractor🚨has hired H Jeffries' former CoS & a fmr Dem senator as it builds out a Democratic lobbying op on Cap Hill. The co reg'd Avoq LLC as a lobbying firm effective May 1. The 4-person team repping # Palantir is led by firm partner S Elmendorf, one of the top fundr…

    LINKS readsludge.com/…/palantir-goes-on-a-democ…

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