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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 1101 15th St NW Ste 600 |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005-5002 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 31144-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2012 |
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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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. | ||||||||
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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: Margery F. Baker, Executive Vice President for Policy and Program |
Date | 01/22/2013 |
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 UNM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Balanced approach to deficit reduction that creates jobs and grows the economy; does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits or shift costs to beneficiaries or states; does not cut the safety net and vital services for low-income people; stops the sequester; and requires the wealthiest and corporations to pay their fair share, starting with ending tax cuts for the wealthiest 2%
H.R. 15, S. 3412, and Discharge Petition No: 112-6 Middle Class Tax Cut Act
H.R. 8 American Taxpayer Relief Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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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Herrick |
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Marge |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Balanced approach to deficit reduction that creates jobs and grows the economy; does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits or shift costs to beneficiaries or states; does not cut the safety net and vital services for low-income people; stops the sequester, and requires the wealthiest and corporations to pay their fair share, starting with ending tax cuts for the wealthiest 2%
Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations
Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations
Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language
H.R. 15, S. 3412, and Discharge Petition No: 112-6 Middle Class Tax Cut Act
Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012
Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010
77 FR 45421 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Continuum of Care Program, Sec. 578.87 Limitation on use of funds
H.R. 8 American Taxpayer Relief Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Justice - Dept of (DOJ), White House Office, Corporation for Natl & Community Service , Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Education - Dept of, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Interior - Dept of (DOI), State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE,
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 |
Jennifer |
Herrick |
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Gordon |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Campaign finance reform and congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein, as well as additional litigation, especially before the Supreme Court
Close monitoring of the output of voting machines in Ohio on Election Day, November 6, 2012
Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, especially S.J.Res. 29
Democracy concerns covering both the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) and voting rights, generally, but incl. Senate Judiciary Committee, September 12, 2012, The Citizens United Court and the Continuing Importance of the Voting Rights Act
Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations
Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations
Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language
H.R. 1116 and S. 598 Respect for Marriage Act
H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 Shareholder Protection Act
H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
Hate crime prevention and the robust data collection that is essential to prevention efforts, including full implementation of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (Public Law No: 111-84, Division E), especially the call for increased participation from local law enforcement agencies and for detailed categorization on Bias Motivation Information on Form 1-699 through the inclusion of Anti-Sikh, Anti-Hindu, and Anti-Arab categories, and the October 3, 2012 Roundtable, "Religion-Based Hate Crimes and the Uniform Crime Reports"
Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012
Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010
Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry, and the holding in abeyance while litigation is pending at the Supreme Court of applications for lawful permanent residence that would be approvable but for the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99)
Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions
Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 1648 and S. 506) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, July 24, 2012, Taking Back Our Democracy: Responding to Citizens United and the Rise of Super PACs
Student Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010
Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (H.R. 1537 and S. 821) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. Congressional Hispanic Caucus One Nation principles)
77 FR 45421 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Continuum of Care Program, Sec. 578.87 Limitation on use of funds
H.R. 3485 and S. 1910 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act
Aging of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Americans, especially the LGBT Elder Americans Act (S. 3575)
H.R. 1397 and S. 811 Employment Non-Discrimination Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), White House Office, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Corporation for Natl & Community Service , Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Education - Dept of, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), Interior - Dept of (DOI), President of the U.S., U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)
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 |
Jennifer |
Herrick |
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Marge |
Baker |
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Calvin |
Sloan |
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Paul |
Gordon |
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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 CON
16. Specific lobbying issues
Campaign finance reform, generally
Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, especially S.J.Res. 29
Democracy concerns covering both the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) and voting rights, generally, but incl. Senate Judiciary Committee, September 12, 2012, The Citizens United Court and the Continuing Importance of the Voting Rights Act
Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations
Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations
Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language
H.R. 1116 and S. 598 Respect for Marriage Act
H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act
H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012
Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010
Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry, and the holding in abeyance while litigation is pending at the Supreme Court of applications for lawful permanent residence that would be approvable but for the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99)
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, July 24, 2012, Taking Back Our Democracy: Responding to Citizens United and the Rise of Super PACs
Student Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010
77 FR 45421 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Continuum of Care Program, Sec. 578.87 Limitation on use of funds
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Corporation for Natl & Community Service , Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Education - Dept of, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), Interior - Dept of (DOI)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Baker |
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Calvin |
Sloan |
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Jennifer |
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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
S. 3254 Sec. 711 Use of Department of Defense funds for abortions in cases of rape and incest (Enacted as Public Law No: 112-239 Sec. 704)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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 |
Paul |
Gordon |
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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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Balanced approach to deficit reduction that creates jobs and grows the economy; does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits or shift costs to beneficiaries or states; does not cut the safety net and vital services for low-income people; stops the sequester; and requires the wealthiest and corporations to pay their fair share, starting with ending tax cuts for the wealthiest 2%
H.R. 15, S. 3412, and Discharge Petition No: 112-6 Middle Class Tax Cut Act
H.R. 8 American Taxpayer Relief Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 |
Jennifer |
Herrick |
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Marge |
Baker |
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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
Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 1648 and S. 506) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
Student Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
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 |
Jennifer |
Herrick |
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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 FAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1116 and S. 598 - Respect for Marriage Act
Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry, and the holding in abeyance while litigation is pending at the Supreme Court of applications for lawful permanent residence that would be approvable but for the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99)
S. 3254 Sec. 711 Use of Department of Defense funds for abortions in cases of rape and incest (Enacted as Public Law No: 112-239 Sec. 704)
Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (H.R. 1537 and S. 821) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. Congressional Hispanic Caucus One Nation principles)
H.R. 3485 and S. 1910 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, President of the U.S., U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Jennifer |
Herrick |
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Paul |
Gordon |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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 |
Marge |
Baker |
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Calvin |
Sloan |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures
Issues related to the 2012-2013 presidential transition, incl. miscellaneous policy prescriptions
Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes
Ethics allegations and related investigation and call for resignation of Judge Richard Cebull, United States District Judge for the District of Montana
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office
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 |
Marge |
Baker |
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Jennifer |
Herrick |
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Paul |
Gordon |
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Calvin |
Sloan |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 3254 Sec. 711 Use of Department of Defense funds for abortions in cases of rape and incest (Enacted as Public Law No: 112-239 Sec. 704)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE,
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 |
Paul |
Gordon |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry, and the holding in abeyance while litigation is pending at the Supreme Court of applications for lawful permanent residence that would be approvable but for the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99)
Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions
Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (H.R. 1537 and S. 821) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. Congressional Hispanic Caucus One Nation principles)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), White House Office, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), President of the U.S.,
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Gordon |
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Herrick |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry, and the holding in abeyance while litigation is pending at the Supreme Court of applications for lawful permanent residence that would be approvable but for the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99)
Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (H.R. 1537 and S. 821) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. Congressional Hispanic Caucus One Nation principles)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), President of the U.S., White House Office
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 |
Jennifer |
Herrick |
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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 INT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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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Gordon |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
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Hate crime prevention and the robust data collection that is essential to prevention efforts, including full implementation of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (Public Law No: 111-84, Division E), especially the call for increased participation from local law enforcement agencies and for detailed categorization on Bias Motivation Information on Form 1-699 through the inclusion of Anti-Sikh, Anti-Hindu, and Anti-Arab categories, and the October 3, 2012 Roundtable, "Religion-Based Hate Crimes and the Uniform Crime Reports"
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), White House Office,
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 |
Jennifer |
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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
Balanced approach to deficit reduction that creates jobs and grows the economy; does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits or shift costs to beneficiaries or states; does not cut the safety net and vital services for low-income people; stops the sequester; and requires the wealthiest and corporations to pay their fair share, starting with ending tax cuts for the wealthiest 2%
H.R. 15, S. 3412, and Discharge Petition No: 112-6 Middle Class Tax Cut Act
H.R. 8 American Taxpayer Relief Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 |
Jennifer |
Herrick |
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Marge |
Baker |
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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 REL
16. Specific lobbying issues
Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations
Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations
Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language
H.R. 1116 and S. 598 Respect for Marriage Act
Hate crime prevention and the robust data collection that is essential to prevention efforts, including full implementation of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (Public Law No: 111-84, Division E), especially the call for increased participation from local law enforcement agencies and for detailed categorization on Bias Motivation Information on Form 1-699 through the inclusion of Anti-Sikh, Anti-Hindu, and Anti-Arab categories, and the October 3, 2012 Roundtable, "Religion-Based Hate Crimes and the Uniform Crime Reports"
Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012
Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010
Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry, and the holding in abeyance while litigation is pending at the Supreme Court of applications for lawful permanent residence that would be approvable but for the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99)
Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions
S. 3254 Sec. 711 Use of Department of Defense funds for abortions in cases of rape and incest (Enacted as Public Law No: 112-239 Sec. 704)
Student Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010
77 FR 45421 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Continuum of Care Program, Sec. 578.87 Limitation on use of funds
H.R. 1397 and S. 811 Employment Non-Discrimination Act
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Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), White House Office, Corporation for Natl & Community Service , Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Education - Dept of, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), Interior - Dept of (DOI), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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15. General issue area code RET
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Balanced approach to deficit reduction that creates jobs and grows the economy; does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits or shift costs to beneficiaries or states; does not cut the safety net and vital services for low-income people; stops the sequester; and requires the wealthiest and corporations to pay their fair share, starting with ending tax cuts for the wealthiest 2%
H.R. 15, S. 3412, and Discharge Petition No: 112-6 Middle Class Tax Cut Act
Aging of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Americans, especially the LGBT Elder Americans Act (S. 3575)
H.R. 8 American Taxpayer Relief Act
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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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
Balanced approach to deficit reduction that creates jobs and grows the economy; does not cut Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security benefits or shift costs to beneficiaries or states; does not cut the safety net and vital services for low-income people; stops the sequester; and requires the wealthiest and corporations to pay their fair share, starting with ending tax cuts for the wealthiest 2%
H.R. 15, S. 3412, and Discharge Petition No: 112-6 Middle Class Tax Cut Act
H.R. 8 American Taxpayer Relief Act
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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