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The Brookings Institute released a ranking of U.S. billionaires according to their political influence.

The billionaires' influences are measured by the "use of great wealth for campaign expenditures, activism through non-profit organizations and foundation, holding public office, media ownership, policy thought leadership, and behind the scenes influence."