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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 | 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W., SUITE 800 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 17831-12
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6. House ID# 310010000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2008 |
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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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. | ||||||||
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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: Brett Loper, Senior Executive Vice President for Government Affairs |
Date | 07/21/2008 |
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
1561/S 484 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve drug safety and oversight [Seth Radus]. /// Other issues: Preemption and Import safety.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), White House Office, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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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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
S 631 - Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2007 - a bill to provide for coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions under the Medicare program. [Julie Cohen, Seth Radus, Brett Loper, Madeleine Smith]
HR 1321/S 2404 - Medicaid Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007 - a bill to improve payments under the Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule [Julie Cohen, Seth Radus, Brett Loper]
S 736 - Laboratory Test Improvement Act [David Nexon]
HR 1293/S 1338- Access to Medicare Imaging Act - a bill to provide for a 2-year moratorium on certain Medicare physician payment reductions for advanced diagnostic imaging service [Seth Radus, Madeleine Smith]
HR 3162 - Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 - a bill to extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program. [Julie Cohen, Seth Radus, David Nexon]
S 2029- Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2007 - a bill to provide transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP. [Seth Radus, Julie Cohen, Brett Loper, David Nexon]
HR 5605 - Physician Payments Sunshine Act of 2008 - A bill to amendment title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for transparency in the relationship between physicians and manufacturers of drugs, devices, or medical supplies for which payment is made under Medicare, Medicaid, or SCHIP, and for other purposes [Julie Cohen, Seth Radus, David Nexon]
S 2221 - Transparency in Medical Device Pricing Act of 2007 - a bill to provide for the reporting of sales price data for implantable medical devices [ Seth Radus, Julie Cohen, David Nexon, Brett Loper, Madeleine Smith, David Nexon]
HR 3023 - Drug and Medical Device Company Gift Disclosure Act - a bill to require the manufacturers, and distributors of prescription drugs and medical devices to disclosre certain gifts provided in connection with detailing, promotional, or other marketing activities. [Seth Radus, Julie Cohen, David Nexon]
HR 6381 - to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local requirements respecting devices. [Seth Radus, Julie Cohen]
S. 3010/HR 6331 - Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. A bill to amend title XVIII (medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to provide for coverage of additional preventive services [Julie Cohen, Brett Loper, Seth Radus, David Nexon]
HR 6252 - Medicare DMEPOS Competitive Acquisition Reform Act. A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthtics, orthotics, and supplies [Julie Cohen, David Nexon, Madeleine Smith]
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
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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Cohen |
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Loper |
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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 MED
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 976 - Genomics and Personalized Medicine Act [Seth Radus]
S 736 - Laboratory Test Improvement Act - A bill to provide for the regulation and oversight of laboratory tests [Seth Radus]
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agency for Health Care Policy & Research, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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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Radus |
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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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 3567 - Small Business Investment Expansion Act of 2007 - a bill to expand opportunities for investments in small businesses. [Julie Cohen, Seth Radus]
HR 5819 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Samll Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, and for other purposes [Julie Cohen]
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Small Business Adminstration (SBA)
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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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 ANI
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2419/HR 6124 - Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 - a bill to provide for the continuation of agriculture programs through FY 2012. Main concern is on the animal testing mentioned in the bill [Seth Radus]
HR 1280 - Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 - a bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally [Seth Radus]
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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 |
Seth |
Radus |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1908 / S 1145 - Patent Reform Act of 2007 - a bill to provide patent reform [Seth Radus, Brett Loper]
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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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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
S 3230 - FY 2009 Senate Labor, Health & Human Service, Education and Related Agencies Appropriation and Supplies [Julie Cohen]
HR 2642 - Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008 - A bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the discal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes [Julie Cohen]
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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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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