Justin Fox, Columnist

'Googlement' Pushes Aside 'Government Sachs'

The tech giant's reach in Washington goes beyond every computer browser.

August 11, 2016 at 7:14 PM UTC

Justin Fox is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering business, economics and other topics involving charts. A former editorial director of the Harvard Business Review, he is author of “The Myth of the Rational Market.”

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You remember “Government Sachs,” right? It’s the nickname that gained currency during the financial crisis for the Wall Street firm and its alumni, who seemed to occupy every crucial position in Washington.

Well, now there’s Govergle. Or maybe it’s Googlement. Alphament, anyone?