Betting on America: How Much Do Apple and Google Invest at Home?
The two tech giants spend billions on their U.S. operations. But compared to some of their corporate peers, their domestic investments are tiny. More »
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Jordan Weissmann is an associate editor at The Atlantic. He has written for a number of publications, including The Washington Post and The National Law Journal.
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