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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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Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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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) |
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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: Bruce Yarwood, President and CEO |
Date | 01/16/2009 |
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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3025 - To amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4105 - To impose a moratorium on the use of recovery audit contrators under the Medicare Integrity Program.
H.R. 976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Sercurity Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1459 - To improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold to determine whether a hospital or unit is an impatient rehabilitation facility.
H.R. 562 - To amend title XVIII of teh Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued patient quality of care by establishing facility and patient criteria for long-term care hospitals and related improvements under the Medicare Program.
H.R. 3162 - To amend titles XVII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and the CHIP program, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1621 - To amnd 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.
H.R. 1536 - To amend part D of title XVII 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.
H.R. 4541 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for patient protections under the Medicare prescription drug program for residents of long term care facilities.
H.R.3963 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
H.R.5604 - 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.
H.R.5613 - To extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations through April 1, 2009, and for other purposes.
H.R.6331 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare Program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.
H.R.5480 - To respond to a Medicare funding warning.
S.2662 - A bill to respond to a medicare funding warning.
S.543 - A bill to improve Medicare beneficiary access by extending the 60 percent compliance threshold used to determine whether a hospital or unit of a hospital is an inpatient rehabilitation facility under the Medicare program.
S.1107 - 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.
S. 2819 - A bill to preserve access to Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program during an economic downturn, and for other purposes.
S. 3101 - A bill to amend titles XVII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care sub rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.
S.1893 - An original bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
S.338 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure and foster continued patient quality of care by establishing facility and patient criteria for long-term care hospitals and related improvements under the Medicare program.
S.2499 - A bill to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP programs, and for other purposes.
S.2396 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program.
S. 2708 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and firect care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans.
S. 2705 - A bill to authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through assistance for service as nurse faculty or education as nurses, and for other purposes.
S. 2786 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to health care under teh Medicare program for beneficiaries residing in rural areas.
H.R.5480 - To respond to a Medicare funding warning.
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), 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 |
Bruce |
Yarwood |
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President and CEO |
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David |
Hebert |
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Senior VP of Policy and Government Relations |
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Cynthia |
Morton |
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Senior Director of Congressional Affairs |
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Francesca |
O'Reilly |
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Senior Director of Legislative Affairs |
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Ken |
Preede |
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Director of Government Relations |
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MaryAnne |
Sapio |
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Director of Government Relations |
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Matthew |
Smyth |
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Director of Grassroots and Member Advocacy |
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Karl |
Polzer |
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NCAL Senior Policy Director |
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
H.R.7128 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities.
H.R.7110 - Making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2807 - To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1783 - To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, & for other purposes.
H.R. 2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities.
H.R. 3025 - To amend title XVII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes.
H.R.1046 - To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program.
H.R.1841 - 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.
H.R.4082 - To improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care.
H.R.3784 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare Program through requiring the reporting of expenditures for nursing.
H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes.
H.R.3453 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services.
H.R.3180 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify who is an original source for purposes of bringing a qui tam action.
H.R. 5480 - To repond to a Medicare funding warning.
H.R.6337 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans.
H.R.5878 - To authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through assistance for service as nurse faculty or education as nurses, and for other purposes.
H.R.2705 - To amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes.
H.R.6252 - 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, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.
H.R. 5799 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities.
H.Res.1203 - Expressing support for designation of the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week".
S.Res.543 - A resolutioni designating the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week".
S. 2641 - A bill to amend title XVII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparenct of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarift and improce the targeting of the enforcement of requitements with respect to such facilities.
S. 1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care.
S. 2662 - A bill to respond to a Medicare funding warning.
S. 2041 - A bill to amend the False Claims Act.
S. 1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improce the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States.
S. 1947 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organization (QIO) program.
S. 2099 - A bill to amend title XVII of teh Social Security Act to repeal the medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services.
S. 1070 - A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes.
S. 1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes.
S. 1814 - A bill to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, ensure personal privacy with respect to health related information, promote the use of non-identifiabel information for health research, impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of protected health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, and to protect States' rights.
S. 1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities.
S. 845 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls.
S. 334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away.
S. 325 - A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system.
S. 1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care.
S.2708 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans.
S. 3144 - 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, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.
S.2603 - A bill to amend title XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide increased civil and criminal penalties for acts involving fraud and abuse under the Medicare program and to increase the amount of the surety bond required for suppliers of durable medical equipment.
S.2641- A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities.
H.R.1424 - A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5268
H.R. 5613
H.R. 6331
S. 2820
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 |
Bruce |
Yarwood |
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President and CEO |
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David |
Hebert |
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Senior VP of Policy and Government Relations |
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Cynthia |
Morton |
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Senior Director of Congressional Affairs |
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Francesca |
O'Reilly |
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Senior Director of Legislative Affairs |
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Ken |
Preede |
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Director of Government Relations |
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MaryAnne |
Sapio |
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Director of Government Relations |
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Matthew |
Smyth |
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Director fo Grassroots and Member Advocacy |
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Karl |
Polzer |
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NCAL Senior Policy Director |
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 TOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2580 To improve patient access to health care servies and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system.
H.R. 3010 - To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration.
H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6126 - To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
HR. 3043 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2497 - To restore fairness and reliability to the medical justice system and promote patient safety by fostering alternatives to current medical tort litigation, and for other purposes.
S. 243 - 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.
S. 1481 - A bill to restore fairness and reliability to the medical justice system and promote patient safety by fostering alternatives to current medical tort litigation, and for other purposes.
S. 2838 - To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 |
Bruce |
Yarwood |
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President and CEO |
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David |
Hebert |
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Senior VP Policy & Government Relations |
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Cynthia |
Morton |
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Senior Director of Congressional Affairs |
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Francesca |
O'Reilly |
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Senior Director of Legislative Affairs |
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Ken |
Preede |
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Director of Government Relations |
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MaryAnne |
Sapio |
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Director of Government Relations |
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Matthew |
Smyth |
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Director of Grassroots and Member Advocacy |
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
H.R. 3912 - To provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients.
H.R. 976 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses, and for other purposes.
H.R.1841 - 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.
H.R. 819 - To expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and improve access to women's health care.
H.R. 3088 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that distributions from an individual retirement plan, a section 401(k) plan, a section 403(b) contract, or a section 457 plan shall not be includible in gross income to the extent used to pay long-term care insurance premiums.
H.R. 3043 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
S. 334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away.
S. 504 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish long-term care trust accounts and allow a refundable tax credit for contributions to such accounts, and for other purposes.
S. 1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes.
S. 1809 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the in the home restriction for Medicare coverage of mobility devices for individuals with expected long-term needs.
S. 1244 - A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, to increase protections for whistleblowers, to increase penalties for certain violators, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), 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 |
Bruce |
Yarwood |
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President and CEO |
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David |
Hebert |
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Senior VP Policy & Government Relations |
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Cynthia |
Morton |
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Senior Director of Congressional Affairs |
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Francesca |
O'Reilly |
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Senior Director of Legislative Affairs |
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Ken |
Preede |
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Director of Government Relations |
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MaryAnne |
Sapio |
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Director of Government Relations |
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Matthew |
Smyth |
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Director of Grassroots and Member Advocacy |
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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 7110 - Making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1644 - To amend the National Labor Relations Act to clarigy the definition of "supervisor" for purposes of such Act.
H.R.800 - To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes.
H.R.378 - To direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard to reduce injuries to patients, direct-care registered nurses, and other health care providers by establishing a safe patient handling standard.
H.R.1244 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the School-Based Health Clinic program, and for other purposes.
H.R.5838 - To amend the National Labor Relations Act to apply the protections of the Act to teaching and research assistants.
S.969 - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the definition of supervisor.
S.1322 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the operation of employee stock ownership plans, and for other purposes.
S.2705 - A bill to authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through assistance for service as nurse faculty or education as nurses, and for other purposes.
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), 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 |
Bruce |
Yarwood |
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President and CEO |
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David |
Hebert |
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Senior VP Policy & Government Relations |
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Cynthia |
Morton |
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Senior Director of Congressional Affairs |
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Francesca |
O'Reilly |
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Senior Director of Legislative Affairs |
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Ken |
Preede |
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Director of Government Relations |
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MaryAnne |
Sapio |
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Director of Government Relations |
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Matthew |
Smyth |
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Director of Grassroots and Member Advocacy |
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
H.R. 1645 - To provide comprehensive immigration reform, and for other purposes.
S. 1639 - A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes.
S. 2839 - A bill to provide emergency relief for US businesses & industries currently employing temporary foreign workers, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), 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 |
Bruce |
Yarwood |
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President and CEO |
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David |
Hebert |
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Senior VP Policy & Government Relations |
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Cynthia |
Morton |
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Senior Director of Congressional Affairs |
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Francesca |
O'Reilly |
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Senior Director of Legislative Affairs |
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Ken |
Preede |
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Director of Government Relations |
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MaryAnne |
Sapio |
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Director of Government Relations |
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Matthew |
Smyth |
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Director of Grassroots and Member Advocacy |
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Karl |
Polzer |
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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
H.R.312 - To authorize the presentation of flags at the funerals of civilian Federal employees engaged in the support of military operations who have died in combat zones in the course of their duties.
H.R. 3013 - To provide appropriate protection to attorney-client privileged communications and attorney work product.
H.R.2642 - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
H.R.3043 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
H.R.2764 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
H.R.3222 - Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
H.R.1424 - A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.
H.R.4156 - Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
S.1710 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
S.3230 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
H.RES.1036 - Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 312) revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013.
H.CON.RES.312 - Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013.
H.RES.1190 - Providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 70) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013.
S.CON.RES.70 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013.
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 |
Bruce |
Yarwood |
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President and CEO |
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David |
Hebert |
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Senior VP Policy & Government Relations |
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Cynthia |
Morton |
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Senior Director of Congressional Affairs |
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Francesca |
O'Reilly |
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Senior Director of Legislative Affairs |
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Ken |
Preede |
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Director of Government Relations |
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MaryAnne |
Sapio |
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Director of Government Relations |
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Matthew |
Smyth |
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Director Grassroots and Member Advocacy |
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Karl |
Polzer |
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NCAL Senior Policy Director |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2406 - To authorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States.
H.R. 6357 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to promote the adoption of health information technology, and for other purpos
S.1408 - A bill to improve quality in health care by providing incentives for adoption of modern information technology.
S. 1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States.
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 |
Bruce |
Yarwood |
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President and CEO |
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David |
Hebert |
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Senior VP Policy & Government Relations |
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Cynthia |
Morton |
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Senior Director of Congressional Affairs |
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Francesca |
O'Reilly |
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Senior Director of Legislative Affiars |
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Ken |
Preede |
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Director of Government Relations |
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Sapio |
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Smyth |
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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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1591 - Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities.
H.R.2207 - Making supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.
H.R.2206 - Making emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.
H.R.7054 - To ensure that a private for-profit nursing home affected by a major disaster receives the same reimbursement as a public nursing home affected by a major disaster.
H.R.2882 - To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to promote professional retrofit installation of fire alarm detection systems and other fire detection and prevention technologies in nursing homes, hospice facilities, and other appropriate facilities.
S.1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities.
S.1621 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain farming business machinery and equipment as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation.
S.965 - An original bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, 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
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Yarwood |
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Hebert |
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Morton |
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Francesca |
O'Reilly |
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Senior Director of Legislative Affairs |
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Ken |
Preede |
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Director of Government Relations |
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MaryAnne |
Sapio |
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Director of Government Relations |
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Matthew |
Smyth |
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Director of Grassroots and Advocacy |
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
H.R. 5140 - To provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits.
H.R.1424 - A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, 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
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Bruce |
Yarwood |
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President and CEO |
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David |
Hebert |
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Senior VP Policy & Government Relations |
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Cynthia |
Morton |
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Senior Director of Congressional Affairs |
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Francesca |
O'Reilly |
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Senior Director of Legislative Affairs |
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Ken |
Preede |
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Director of Government Relations |
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MaryAnne |
Sapio |
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Director of Government Relations |
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Matthew |
Smyth |
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Director Grassroots and Member Advocacy |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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