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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 499 S. Capitol Street, SW, Suite 501 |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20003 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Ann Arbor |
State | MI |
Zip Code | 48109 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 39473-12
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6. House ID# 307060000
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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) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Cynthia H. Wilbanks, Vice President for Government Relations |
Date | 10/16/2009 |
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.3183/S.1436 Energy & Water Appropriations for FY 2010 - sections pertaining to DOE Office of Science, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, ARPA-E, Energy Innovation Hubs
HR 2847 - Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations for FY 2010 - sections pertaining to NSF, NIST, Space Grant, protection of external research funds at NOAA, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms, EDA University Center Program
H. 3326 Department of Defense Appropriations for FY 2010 - sections pertaining to basic and applied research for defense, health and support for School of Engineering, UM-Dearborn
Budget Reconciliation - sections pertaining to student financial aid programs
H. 3293 - Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations for FY 2010 - sections pertaining to HHS - Public Health Service, Title VII & VIII programs, CDC, NIOSH, NIH, National Institute of Nursing Research, research and facilities, Medicare/Medicaid; Department of Education - student financial aid programs, international education programs, graduate education; Corporation for Public Broadcasting
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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 |
Cindy |
Bank |
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Alan |
Bossard |
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Sarah |
Walter |
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Michael |
Waring |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Reauthorization of Economic Development Administration - no bill - issues related to EDA University centers
Trade Adjustment Assistance reauthorization issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
Michael |
Waring |
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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
S. 515/HR 1260 "Patent Reform" - entire bill
HR 188/S. 386/S. 458 "False Claims Act Amendments" - provisions to reconcile federal grant payments
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
Michael |
Waring |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2410 "Foreign Relations Authorization Act" - section pertaining to Paul Simon Study Abroad Act
HR 3221 "to amend the Higher Education Act and other purposes" - sections pertaining to Perkins Loan program, Pell Grants, Challenge Grants & Direct Loan Program
S. 729/HR 1751 - "DREAM Act" - entire bill
Senate - no bill yet - to amend the Higher Education Act and other purposes - sections pertaining to Perkins Loan program, Pell Grants, Challenge Grants & Direct Loan Program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate, Education, Dept of
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 |
Cindy |
Bank |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2454 "American Clean Energy & Security Act" - sections pertaining to energy research and development
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
Sarah |
Walter |
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Michael |
Waring |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues regarding E-Verify, Optional practical training, visas for foreign students and scholars
S. 887 "H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2009" - sections pertaining to H-1B visas
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
Cindy |
Bank |
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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 IND
16. Specific lobbying issues
Proposed regulation, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act - Disposition of Culturally Unidentifiable Human Remains
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Cindy |
Bank |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Health Care Reform - no specific bill but issues pertaining to hospitals, health benefits reform, children's health, employer provided insurance, oral health care, GME funding
HR 2754 - "Nurse Managed Health Clinic Investment Act" - all
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
Alan |
Bossard |
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Cindy |
Bank |
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Michael |
Waring |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to physician reimbursement
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate, 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 |
Alan |
Bossard |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2452 "American Clean Energy & Security Act" - sections pertaining to energy research & development
HR 2965 - "Enhancing Small Business Research and Innovation Act" - pertaining to protecting the percentage allocated from research budgets for the SBIR program
General advocating - no specific bill - on the role of social science research in developing federal retirement, veterans' health and housing policy
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Science Foundation (NSF)
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 |
Sarah |
Walter |
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Michael |
Waring |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SPO
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 390/HR 599 "Bowl Championship Series" - entire bill
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Michael |
Waring |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 690/S. 144 "MOBILE Cellphone Act of 2009" - entire bill
HR 275/S. 2292 "To repeal the imposition of the 3% withholding tax" - entire bill
HR 1250/S 864 - "Public Good IRA Rollover Act of 2009" - entire bill
HR 2492 - "To amend IRC of 1986 to exclude from gross income discharges of student loans the repayment of which is income contingent or income based" - entire bill
General issues of educational tax credits, Sec. 127 employer provided education assistance, charitable giving
Proposal for possible 'pay-fors' for health care reform including student FICA, tax treatment of employer provided health insurance, health reimbursement accounts
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
Cindy |
Bank |
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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 ART
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues around claims on Iranian antiquities held in museums as payment for victims of terrorism
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 |
Cindy |
Bank |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following 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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