Google faces bipartisan congressional scrutiny over China‑related projects and alleged political bias

over employee concerns about aiding military projects; the company has also tested a mobile version of its search engine that would adhere to China’s strict controls over content, a person familiar with the matter said.","type":"text"}],"identifier":"_anf-container-1","layout":"ComponentLayout- 1","role":"container","type":"container'},{"identifier":"_anf-medium_rectangle_advertisement- 1","layout":"mediumAdvertisementLayout","role":"medium_rectangle_advertisement","type":"medium_rec tangle_advertisement"},{"components":[{"identifier":"_anf-body- 7","layout":"bodyLayout","role":"body","text":"The tech industry began facing serious political challenges last year, amid revelations of Russian meddling in the 2016 election, but Google initially escaped some of the intense scrutiny that Facebook and Twitter have endured. Since then, however, the company has drawn fire over privacy on its Gmail service and allegations by conservatives that its search results stifle their viewpoints. Lawmakers have also expressed frustration with Google for not sending a top-level executive to a recent hearing.","type":"text"},{"identifier":"_anf-body- 8","layout":"bodyLayout","role":"body","text":"“I look forward to meeting with members on both sides of the aisle, answering a wide range of questions, and explaining our approach. These meetings will continue Google’s long history of engaging with Congress, including testifying seven times to Congress this year,” Mr. Pichai said.","type":"text"},{"identifier":"_anf-body- 9","layout":"bodyLayout","role":"body","text":"Mr. McCarthy, who is aiming to help preserve the GOP’s House majority and improve his chances of becoming speaker, has emerged as a vocal critic of the tech companies in recent months, as conservative voters appear to be focusing more on the issue of alleged political bias. 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