Google Taps Former Rep. Molinari to Oversee Lobbying

Google Inc. has tapped former congresswoman and veteran lobbyist Susan Molinari to oversee government outreach in the Americas, adding muscle to the Internet giant’s political presence amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

Ms. Molinari, who is expected to start at Google next month as vice president of public policy and government relations for the Americas, served as a Republican representative from a New York City district from 1990 to 1997.

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