Facebook Goes on a Hiring Spree for Washington Lobbyists
- Social media giant seeking 11 policy managers for D.C. office
- Executives described as unprepared in congressional briefings
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Facebook Inc. is on a hiring spree in Washington as the social network bulks up its ranks of lobbyists in the midst of a privacy scandal that cuts to the heart of its business model.
As a chorus of calls mounts for answers about its data practices, Facebook is looking to hire at least 11 people for policy-related positions in Washington, according to its website. The company started hiring new lobbyists last fall after revelations Russians exploited its platform to help elect President Donald Trump.