Ant Group - a payment platform used to implement "vaccine passports" and a "social credit" system in China - has retained a number of American lobbying firms, including some with ties to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former President Barack Obama, and failed presidential candidate Senator Mitt Romney
Several American lobbyists are working on behalf of Ant Group, appearing to help broaden the company's operations and reach inside of the U.S.
- The OB-C Group has been representing Ant Group since January 1st, 2022 on "matters regarding regulatory issues for ANT Group and its subsidiaries."
- Among the firm's consultants working for Ant Group is Larry O'Brien, a major Democratic operative.
Another Ant Group lobbyist, Thomas J. Keating, served in the House of Representatives in the Office of Sergeant at Arms for over 13 years, with his most recent role as Director of Police Services.
- Several other establishment D.C. figures - including advisors to the campaigns of George H.W. Bush and Mitt Romney - are also working on behalf of Ant Group according to the OB-C Group's lobbying registration.
Background
- In addition to Democratic congressional staffers and advisors to George W. Bush, Ed Pagano, who served as Senate Liaison and Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs in the Obama administration, is also working on behalf of AliPay.
- Another government affairs firm, Rich Feuer Anderson, began lobbying for AliPay on January 1st, 2022.
https://thenationalpulse.com/2022/08/01/dc-firms-repping-chinese-social-credit-score-company/
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