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Glenn SimpsonPage 21 inquiries more than try to push things, but, you know, we work with the press frequently.

Q. And has Fusion GPS ever provided information to journalists in order to encourage them to publish articles or air stories that further your client's interests?

A. Yes.

Q. And has Fusion GPS provided information to journalists or editors in order to discourage them from publishing or airing stories that are contrary to your client's interests?

A. Well, what we — we're a research company. So generally what we do is provide people with factual information. Our specialty is public record information. So if we get an inquiry about a story and some of the information that a reporter's presuming is incorrect and we give them correct information, that may cause them to not write the story.

Q. Has Fusion GPS ever had arrangements with clients in which the amount of Fusion's compensation was dependent on getting articles published or stories aired?

A. Not that I can recall.

Q. Has Fusion GPS ever had arrangements with 1-800-FOR-DEPO