Palantir hires former Senator Jon Tester as adviser ahead of new Congress scrutiny
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Palantir has hired former Montana Democratic Senator Jon Tester as an adviser as the new Congress prepares to scrutinize the company, according to a November 10 report. Tester described the arrangement as advisory, not lobbying. Palantir holds $2 billion in federal contracts and is valued above $350 billion. It faces scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers over issues including immigration tracking tools. Senator Ron Wyden said he would consider compulsory process if Palantir does not cooperate next year.
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- Hacker News front pagePalantir hires a former Democratic senator as it faces scrutiny in new Congress
Palantir 聘请前蒙大拿州民主党参议员 Jon Tester 担任顾问，Tester 称该合作属咨询性质、并非游说。Palantir 目前持有 20 亿美元联邦合同，估值超 3500 亿美元，因移民追踪工具等问题面临民主党议员审查，参议员 Ron Wyden 表示明年若不配合将考虑强制程序。
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