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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW |
Address2 | SUITE 540 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Los Angeles |
State | CA |
Zip Code | 90089-0018 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 39520-12
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6. House ID# 324890000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2014 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: David B. Brown |
Date | 1/20/2015 2:42:51 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
P.L. 113-235, FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations, issues pertaining to research, development, and education at DOE.
P.L. 113-235, S. 2437, FY 2015 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations, issues pertaining to NSF, NOAA, NIST, NASA, and EDA.
P.L. 113-235, FY 2015 Defense Appropriations, issues pertaining to funding for defense science and technology programs, funding for military and IC education, and mental health programs.
P.L. 113-235, FY 2015 Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations, issues pertaining to NIH (including health economics research), Department of Education and federal student aid.
P.L. 113-235, FY 2015 Milcon, VA Appropriations, issues pertaining to military mental health and VA engagement with universities.
P.L. 113-235, H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, issues pertaining to federal research, development, healthcare, and education.
P.L. 113-164, H.J. Res. 124, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014, issues pertaining to federal research, development, and education.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Brown |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, issues pertaining to accreditation, teacher training, student aid programs, grant programs, college costs, and reporting requirements.
H.R. 1979, S. 897, Banks on Student Loans Fairness Act, issues pertaining to the ability of students to refinance federal student loans.
H.R. 4366, Strengthening Education through Research Act, issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES).
H.R. 5277, S. 2695, Survivor Outreach and Support (SOS) Campus Act, All provisions.
H.R. 5354, S. 2692, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, issues pertaining to confidential advisors, MOUs, climate surveys, and penalties.
Issues pertaining to student athletes
S. 2954, Higher Education Affordability Act, issues pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.
Issues related to State Authorization(34 CFR 600.9)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
David |
Brown |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
P.L. 113-291, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2015, issues pertaining to defense research and development, and military educations programs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
David |
Brown |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues pertaining to Medicare Prospective Payment System (PPS) Exempt cancer hospitals and Medicare Graduate Medical Education.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
David |
Brown |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
P.L. 113-274, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014, issues related to cybersecurity research and education.
H.R. 4186, Reauthorization of America COMPETES Act/FIRST Act, all provisions.
H.R. 2981, TRANSFER Act, issues related to proof of concept and technology transfer programs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
David |
Brown |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SPO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and student athlete welfare.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
David |
Brown |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Tax Reform, issues related to education tax provisions and charitable deduction.
H.R. 3393, Student and Family Tax Simplification Act, issues related to education tax credits and deductions.
H.R. 5771, Tax Extenders, issues related to higher education tax provisions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
David |
Brown |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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