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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 | 2100 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 500 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20037 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
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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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Signature | Digitally Signed By: Michael S. Berman, President |
Date | 07/17/2009 |
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
All aspects of healthcare reform - S 1054, An original bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes; SRes 156, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that reform of our Nation's health care system should include the establishment of a federally-backed insurance pool; proposed legislation re this issue.
Including healthcare reform in Reconciliation - HConRes 85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014; SConRes 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.
Universal healthcare reform - potential legislation.
Healthcare alternatives to Administration's budget proposals - HConRes 85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014; SConRes 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014; potential legislation.
Health-related provisions - HConRes 85, Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014; SConRes 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.
Single-payer health reform - HR 15, To provide a program of national health insurance, and for other purposes; HR 676, To provide for comprehensive health insurance coverage for all United States residents, improved health care delivery, and for other purposes; HR 1200, To provide for health care for every American and to control the cost and enhance the quality of the health care system; S 703, A bill to provide for health care for every American and to control the cost and enhance the quality of the health care system.
Essential benefits plan, high-risk pools - HR 109, To provide for the offering of Health Benefit Plans to individuals, to increase funding for State high risk health insurance pools, and to promote best practice protocols for State high risk pools.
New government health program - HR 193, To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes.
FSA rollovers - HR 544, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow amounts in a health flexible spending arrangement that are unused during a plan year to be carried over to subsequent plan years or deposited into certain health or retirement plans.
Health IT and privacy issues - HR 598, To provide for a portion of the economic recovery package relating to revenue measures,
unemployment and health; HR 629, To provide energy and commerce provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009; HR 1, Making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
Data security - HR 2221, To protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information, and to provide for nationwide notice in the event of a security breach.
Price transparency - HR 2249, To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for increased price transparency of hospital information and to provide for additional research on consumer information on charges and out-of-pocket costs.
Association health plans - HR 2607, To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees.
Medical liability reform - HR 1086, To improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system; HR 1468, To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes; S 45, A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system.
Antitrust exemption for physicians - HR 1493, To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by exempting health care professionals from the Federal antitrust laws in their negotiations with health plans and health insurance issuers.
Third-party billing by VA for service-connected disabilities - HR 1658, To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the recovery by the United States of charges from a third party for hospital care or medical services furnished to a veteran for a service-connected disability.
Health information technology - S 179, A bill to improve quality in health care by providing incentives for adoption of modern information technology.
Pilot projects for State-based health reforms - S 698, A bill to ensure the provision of high-quality health care coverage for uninsured individuals through State health care coverage pilot projects that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system.
Comparative effectiveness research - HR 2502, To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for the conduct of comparative effectiveness research and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a Comparative Effectiveness Research Trust Fund, and for other purposes; HR 3002, To protect all patients by prohibiting the use of data obtained from comparative effectiveness research to deny coverage of items or services under Federal health care programs and to ensure that comparative effectiveness research accounts for advancements in personalized medicine and differences in patient treatment response; S 1213, A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for the conduct of comparative effectiveness research and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund, and for other purposes; S 1259, A bill to protect all patients by prohibiting the use of data obtained from comparative effectiveness research to deny coverage of items or services under Federal health care programs and to ensure that comparative effectiveness research accounts for advancements in personalized medicine and differences in patient treatment response.
Government-run health plan - HR 2668, To provide for the offering of an American Trust Health Plan to provide choice in health insurance options so as to ensure quality, affordable health coverage for all Americans; S 1278, A bill to establish the Consumers Choice Health Plan, a public health insurance plan that provides an affordable and accountable health insurance option for consumers.
Fraud and abuse - S 458, A bill to amend the False Claims Act.
Wellness incentives - S 913, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand workplace health incentives by equalizing the tax consequences of employee athletic facility use.
Cafeteria plans, flexible spending arrangements - S 988, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow small businesses to set up simple cafeteria plans to provide nontaxable employee benefits to their employees, to make changes in the requirements for cafeteria plans, flexible spending accounts, and benefits provided under such plans or accounts, and for other purposes.
Comprehensive health reform - S 1099, A bill to provide comprehensive solutions for the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes.
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 |
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Berman |
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Champlin |
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ExecFlrAsst, H. Maj. Whip; ExecDir, H.DemCauc. |
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Kenneth |
Duberstein |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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StaffAsst, DemPolicyComm; FlrAsst, MinoritySec |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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Sr. Ldrship Advisor, Sen. Dorgan |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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AsstEditor/Ed./Res.Dir, Sen.Rep.PolicyComm; |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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PressSec/Economist/Policy&CommunicationsDir. |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Rep.PolicyComm;DCOS/COS,Sen.Asst.MajLd |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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COS, Sen.RulesComm; TransitionStaff |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Maj.Ldr; AsstCOS/COS, Sen.Maj.Ldr |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Asst to COS to Maj. Ldr Gephardt |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Flr Aide & Exec.Flr Asst. to Maj. Ldr Gephardt |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Deputy Asst Sec Tax & Budget, Treasury |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Acting & Asst Sec. Legis. Affrs, Treasury |
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Daniel |
Meyer |
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Admin. Asst, Cong. Vin Weber |
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Daniel |
Meyer |
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Chief of Staff, Speaker Newt Gingrich |
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Daniel |
Meyer |
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Asst. to President,Legis.Affairs, Pres. GW Bush |
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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Government-run health plan, insurance market reforms, health benefit gateways, benefit packages, medical loss ratios, CLASS Act, regulatory reform, individual coverage requirement, premium assistance - Draft legislation re these issues.
National LTC program - HR 1721, To amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and their families pay for services and supports that they need to maximize their functionality and independence and have choices about community participation, education, and employment, and for other purposes; S 697, A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and their families pay for services and supports that they need to maximize their functionality and independence and have choices about community participation, education, and employment, and for other purposes.
Immunization coverage mandate - HR 323, To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans provide comprehensive coverage for childhood immunization.
Coverage mandate for hormone replacement therapy - HR 584, To provide for coverage of hormone replacement therapy for treatment of menopausal symptoms, and for coverage of an alternative therapy for hormone replacement therapy for such symptoms, under the Medicare and Medicaid Programs, group health plans and individual health insurance coverage, and other Federal health insurance programs.
Clinical trials coverage mandate - HR 716, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide coverage for individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials; S 488, A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide coverage for individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials.
Small employer health options - HR 850, To encourage the development of small business cooperatives for healthcare options to improve coverage for employees (CHOICE) including through a small business CHOICE tax credit; HR 859, To encourage the development of small business cooperatives for healthcare options to improve coverage for employees (CHOICE) including through a small business CHOICE tax credit; S 93, A bill to provide quality, affordable health insurance for small employers and individuals; HR 2360, To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible; S 979, A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed that would offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible.
Coverage mandate for mammograms - HR 995, To amend the Public Health Service Act and Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans provide coverage for annual screening mammography for women 40 years of age or older and for such screening and annual magnetic resonance imaging for women at high risk for breast cancer if the coverage or plans include coverage for diagnostic mammography for women 40 years of age or older.
Lifetime benefit limits - HR 1085, To impose a limitation on lifetime aggregate limits imposed by health plans; S 442, A bill to impose a limitation on lifetime aggregate limits imposed by health plans.
Pre-existing condition exclusions, affiliation periods, uniform premiums - HR 1092, To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit discrimination in group health coverage and individual health insurance coverage.
Disclosure of coverage exclusions - HR 1253, To require that limitations and restrictions on coverage under group health plans be timely disclosed to group health plan sponsors and timely communicated to participants and beneficiaries under such plans in a form that is easily understandable.
Comprehensive health reform - Hr 1321, To provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away, S 391, A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away.
Coverage mandate for cancer screening - HR 1330, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and title 5, United States Code, to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans and Federal employees health benefit plans provide coverage of colorectal cancer screening.
Coverage mandate for treatment of a child's congenital or developmental deformity - HR 1339, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans provide coverage for treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease; S 1235, A bill to amend the Public Health Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans provide coverage for treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease.
Pre-existing condition exclusions - HR 1558, To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit preexisting condition exclusions in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets; S 623, A bill to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit preexisting condition exclusions in group health plans and in health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets.
McCarran Ferguson reforsm - HR 1583, To further competition in the insurance industry.
Pre-existing condition exclusions for children - HR 1619, To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit preexisting condition exclusions for children in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets; S 643. A bill to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit preexisting condition exclusions for children in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets.
Recissions, hospital stays for breast cancer patients - HR 1691, To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations; S 688, A bill to require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations.
Gender rating for health insurance - HR 2402, To amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure fairness in the coverage of women in the individual health insurance market; HR 2635, To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit gender rating in the group and individual markets for health insurance coverage, and for other purposes; S 969, A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure fairness in the coverage of women in the individual health insurance market.
Federal standards for healt insurance, consumer information - HR 2427, To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to establish Federal standards for health insurance forms, quality, fair marketing, and honesty in out-of-network coverage in the group and individual health insurance markets, to improve transparency and accountability in those markets, and to establish a Federal Office of Health Insurance Oversight to monitor performance in those markets, and for other purposes; S 1050, A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to establish Federal standards for health insurance forms, quality, fair marketing, and honesty in out-of-network coverage in the group and individual health insurance markets, to improve transparency and accountability in those markets, and to establish a Federal Office of Health Insurance Oversight to monitor performance in those markets, and for other purposes.
Coverage of second opinions - HR 2457, To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code to require that group health plans and issuers of health insurance coverage provide coverage for second opinions.
Regulatory reform - HR 1880, To establish a system of regulation and supervision for insurers, insurance agencies, and insurance producers chartered or licensed under Federal law that ensures the stability and financial integrity of those insurers, agencies, and producers and that protects policyholders and other consumers served by such insurers, agencies, or producers.
Medical loss ratios - HR 2833, To require a minimum loss ratio for 90 percent for health insurance coverage offered through an insurance exchange.
Direct access to Ob/Gyns - HR 2940, To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans permit enrollees direct access to services of obstetrical and gynecological physician services directly and without a referral.
Coverage for autism spectrum disorders - HR 2413, To provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families; S 819, A bill to provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
Reinsurance - S 79, A bill to amend the Social Security Act to establish a Federal Reinsurance Program for Catastrophic Health Care Costs.
Coverage mandate for infertility treatments - HR 697, To amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to require coverage for the treatment of infertility; S 1258, A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to require coverage for the treatment of infertility.
LTC consumer protections - S 1177, A bill to improve consumer protections for purchasers of long-term care insurance, and for other purposes.
Annual and lifetime coverage limits - S 1149, A bill to eliminate annual and lifetime aggregate limits imposed by health plans.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Berman |
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ExecFlrAsst, H. Maj. Whip; ExecDir, H.DemCauc. |
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Kenneth |
Duberstein |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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StaffAsst, DemPolicyComm; FlrAsst, MinoritySec |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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Sr. Ldrship Advisor, Sen. Dorgan |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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AsstEditor/Ed./Res.Dir, Sen.Rep.PolicyComm; |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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PressSec/Economist/Policy&CommunicationsDir. |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Rep.PolicyComm;DCOS/COS,Sen.Asst.MajLd |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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COS, Sen.RulesComm; TransitionStaff |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Maj.Ldr; AsstCOS/COS, Sen.Maj.Ldr. |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Asst to COS to Maj. Ldr Gephardt |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Flr Aide & Exec.Flr Asst. to Maj. Ldr Gephardt |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Deputy Asst Sec Tax & Budget, Treasury |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Acting & Asst Sec. Legis. Affrs, Treasury |
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Daniel |
Meyer |
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Admin. Asst, Cong. Vin Weber |
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Daniel |
Meyer |
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Chief of Staff, Speaker Newt Gingrich |
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Daniel |
Meyer |
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Asst. to President,Legis.Affairs, Pres. GW Bush |
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
Changes to Medicare Advantage program - Proposed legislation re this issue; the Administration's budget.
Changes to Medicare Advantage program - potential legislation; Administration's budget outline.
SCHIP - HR 2, To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
Medicare Advantage funding - SConRes 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014.
Part D reforms - HR 684, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare Program; HR 1832, To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit the increase in premium costs for beneficiaries under the Medicare prescription drug program to no more than the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, and to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower prescription drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries; S 75, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the use of generic drugs under the Medicare part D prescription drug program when available unless the brand name drug is determined to be medically necessary; S 266, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce the coverage gap in prescription drug coverage under part D of such title based on savings to the Medicare program resulting from the negotiation of prescription drug prices; S 330, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare program; S 534, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce cost-sharing under part D of such title for certain non-institutionalized full-benefit dual eligible individuals; HR 2860, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a Medicare operated prescription drug plan option to deliver a meaningful drug benefit and lower prescription drug prices under the Medicare Program.
Medicaid drug costs - HR 904, To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to reduce the costs of prescription drugs for enrollees of Medicaid managed care organizations by extending the discounts offered under fee-for-service Medicaid to such organizations; S 547, A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to reduce the costs of prescription drugs for enrollees of Medicaid managed care organizations by extending the discounts offered under fee-for-service Medicaid to such organizations.
Part D cost sharing - HR 1407, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce cost-sharing under part D of such title for certain non-institutionalized full-benefit dual eligible individuals.
Medicaid coverage - HR 1670, To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide individuals with disabilities and older Americans with equal access to community-based attendant services and supports, and for other purposes; S 683, A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide individuals with disabilities and older Americans with equal access to community-based attendant services and supports, and for other purposes.
CHIP expansion - S 275, An original bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
Means-testing Part D premiums - S 677, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require wealthy beneficiaries to pay a greater share of their premiums under the Medicare prescription drug program.
Medicare cost plans - HR 2501, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend reasonable cost contracts under Medicare; S 1079, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend reasonable cost contracts under the Medicare program.
Medicare Advantage benchmark adjustments - HR 2686, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a Medicare Advantage benchmark adjustment for certain local areas with VA medical centers and for certain contiguous areas.
Low-income assistance under Medicare Part D - HR 2700, To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assist low-income individuals in obtaining subsidized prescription drug coverage under the Medicare prescription drug program by expediting the application and qualification process and by revising the resource standards used to determine eligibility for such subsidies, and for other purposes.
Implementation of Medicare payment policies - HR 2718, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to create a sensible infrastructure for delivery system reform by renaming the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, making the Commission an executive branch agency, and providing the Commission new resources and authority to implement Medicare payment policy.; S 1380, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to create a sensible infrastructure for delivery system reform by renaming the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, making the commission an executive branch agency, and providing the Commission new resources and authority to implement Medicare payment policy.
Medicare Advantage special needs plans - HR 2758, To amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to Medicare special needs plans and the alignment of Medicare and Medicaid for dually eligible individuals, and for other purposes; S 1307, A bill to amend part C of title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to Medicare special needs plans and the alignment of Medicare and Medicaid for dually eligible individuals, and for other purposes.
Home and community-based services under Medicaid - HR 2688, To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the State plan amendment option for providing home and community-based services under the Medicaid Program, and for other purposes.
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 |
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Berman |
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Champlin |
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ExecFlrAsst, H. Maj. Whip; ExecDir, H.DemCauc. |
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Kenneth |
Duberstein |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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StaffAsst, DemPolicyComm; FlrAsst, MinoritySec |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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Sr. Ldrship Advisor, Sen. Dorgan |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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AsstEditor/Ed./Res.Dir, Sen.Rep.PolicyComm; |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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PressSec/Economist/Policy&CommunicationsDir. |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Rep.PolicyComm;DCOS/COS,Sen.Asst.MajLd |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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COS, Sen.RulesComm; TransitionStaff |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Maj.Ldr; AsstCOS/COS, Sen.Maj.Ldr. |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Asst to COS to Maj. Ldr Gephardt |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Flr Aide & Exec.Flr Asst. to Maj. Ldr Gephardt |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Deputy Asst Sec Tax & Budget, Treasury |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Acting & Asst Sec. Legis. Affrs, Treasury |
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Daniel |
Meyer |
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Admin. Asst, Cong. Vin Weber |
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Daniel |
Meyer |
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Chief of Staff, Speaker Newt Gingrich |
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Daniel |
Meyer |
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Asst. to President,Legis.Affairs, Pres. GW Bush |
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 PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Antitrust exemption for pharmacies - HR 1204, To ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws apply to negotiations between groups of independent pharmacies and health plans and health insurance issuers (including health plans under parts C and D of the Medicare Program) in the same manner as such laws apply to protected activities under the National Labor Relations Act.
Generic biologics - HR 1427, To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing of biosimilar and biogeneric biological products, and for other purposes; HR 1548, To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products, and for other purposes; S 726, A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the licensing of biosimilar and biogeneric biological products, and for other purposes; draft legislation re this issue (HELP/Kennedy Affordable Health Choices).
Generic drugs - HR 1706, To prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and for other purposes; S 369, A bill to prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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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Berman |
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ExecFlrAsst, H. Maj. Whip; ExecDir, H.DemCauc. |
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Kenneth |
Duberstein |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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StaffAsst, DemPolicyComm; FlrAsst, MinoritySec |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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Sr. Ldrship Advisor, Sen. Dorgan |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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AsstEditor/Ed./Res.Dir, Sen.Rep.PolicyComm; |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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PressSec/Economist/Policy&CommunicationsDir. |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Rep.PolicyComm;DCOS/COS,Sen.Asst.MajLd |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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COS, Sen.RulesComm; TransitionStaff |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Maj.Ldr; AsstCOS/COS, Sen.Maj.Ldr. |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Asst to COS to Maj. Ldr Gephardt |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Flr Aide & Exec.Flr Asst. to Maj. Ldr Gephardt |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Deputy Asst Sec Tax & Budget, Treasury |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Acting & Asst Sec. Legis. Affrs, Treasury |
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Daniel |
Meyer |
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Admin. Asst, Cong. Vin Weber |
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Daniel |
Meyer |
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Chief of Staff, Speaker Newt Gingrich |
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Daniel |
Meyer |
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Asst. to President,Legis.Affairs, Pres. GW Bush |
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
LTC insurance in cafeteria plans - Draft legislation re this issue (HELP/Kennedy health choices act).
Generic contributions by veterans - HR 2974, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals eligible for veterans health benefits to contribute to health savings accounts.
Tax incentives for LTC insurance - HR 897, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs; S 94, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums; S 702, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance; HR 1891, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insurance premiums; HR 2096, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance.
Employer tax exclusion, tax exclusion for FSAs and HRAs, health savings accounts, tax deduction for itemized medical expenses - Draft legislation (Finance/Bausuc-Grassley draft policy options).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Michael |
Berman |
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Champlin |
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ExecFlrAsst, H. Maj. Whip; ExecDir, H.DemCauc. |
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Kenneth |
Duberstein |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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StaffAsst, DemPolicyComm; FlrAsst, MinoritySec |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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Sr. Ldrship Advisor, Sen. Dorgan |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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AsstEditor/Ed./Res.Dir, Sen.Rep.PolicyComm; |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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PressSec/Economist/Policy&CommunicationsDir. |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Rep.PolicyComm;DCOS/COS,Sen.Asst.MajLd |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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COS, Sen.RulesComm; TransitionStaff |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Maj.Ldr; AsstCOS/COS, Sen.Maj.Ldr. |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Asst to COS to Maj. Ldr Gephardt |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Flr Aide & Exec.Flr Asst. to Maj. Ldr Gephardt |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Deputy Asst Sec Tax & Budget, Treasury |
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Marti |
Thomas |
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Acting & Asst Sec. Legis. Affrs, Treasury |
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Daniel |
Meyer |
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Admin. Asst, Cong. Vin Weber |
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Daniel |
Meyer |
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Chief of Staff, Speaker Newt Gingrich |
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Daniel |
Meyer |
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Asst. to President,Legis.Affairs, Pres. GW Bush |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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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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