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By Alistair Smout

Nov 28 2018 6:26AM

Accused of undermining democratic institutions.

Upended by frat boys: Lawmakers slam Facebook's effect on politics

Facebook came under fire on Tuesday from lawmakers from several countries who accused the firm of undermining democratic institutions and left out an empty chair for chief executive Mark Zuckerberg after he declined to be questioned. Facebook is being investigated by lawmakers in Britain after ...

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