As the group noted on its website, Google’s director of policy communications, Bob Boorstin, emailed the Rose Foundation (a major funder of Consumer Watchdog) complaining about Consumer Watchdog and asking the charity to consider “whether there might be better groups in which to place your trust and resources.” Google is facing criticism for its influence over US think tank the New America Foundation. Photograph: The president of New America, Anne-Marie Slaughter, denies this was the reason for Lynn’s sacking.
Google is facing criticism for its influence over US think tank the New America Foundation. Photograph: The president of New America, Anne-Marie Slaughter, denies this was the reason for Lynn’s sacking.