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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1111 14th Street, NW, Suite 1100 |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 2228-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2022 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Michael Graham |
Date | 1/19/2023 2:06:53 PM |
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
Funding for dental coverage and benefits, caries prevention and oral health promotion, the dental workforce (incl. alternative dental providers and dental residencies), dental research, and other dental-related agencies, programs and services.
Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations-Agriculture (WIC, school lunches, Team Nutrition)
Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations-Defense (dental research programs)
Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations-Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (IHS oral health division)
Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations-Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (AHRQ, CDC, CMS, HHS, HRSA, NIH/NIDCR, other dental-related agencies)
Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations-Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (DOJ, OSTP)
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act
Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Consolidated Appropriations Act
American Rescue Plan
H.R. 2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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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
Authority for dental-related programs to operate, caries prevention and oral health promotion, access to dental care, dental research, oral and craniofacial defects, filling Chief Dental Officer positions at CMS, prescribing practices (e.g., opioid prescribing), etc.
Affordable Care Act Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters
S. 754/H.R. 1916, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA)
S. 1793/H.R. 3461, Dental and Optometric Care Access Act of 2021 (DOC Access Act)
Dental care coverage during pandemic
H.R. 4510 Health Enterprise Zones Act
Oral health initiatives
Allowing dental practices to apply for Telehealth Program Funds regardless of size, location, or non-profit status
Action for Dental Health Implementation
CDC COVID-19 reopening guidance
Health Profession Shortage Areas
Access to personal protective equipment for dental offices
Provider Relief Fund
Including dental benefits in child support orders
S. 54 Strengthening Americas Health Care Readiness Act
House Energy and Commerce Committee Investigation into Dental Insurers
NTP fluoride monograph
Dentists and Dental Team Members Getting COVID Vaccine
HHS PREP Act declaration for dentists, dental assistants to administer COVID-19 vaccines
Public Option
S. 958/H.R.5141, the Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for Health Care Act (MOBILE Health Care Act)
H.R. 379, Improving Social Determinants of Health Act
H.R. 1550, PREVENT HPV Cancers Act
S. 560, Oral Health for Moms Act
H.R. 4555 Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act
Interoperability
VA Community Care Program
OSHA ETS on Vaccine Mandate
CMS Vaccine Mandate
Proposed 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids
National Toxicology Program state-of-the-science report on fluoride
H.R. 6000 Cures 2.0 Act
H.R. 1667 Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
H.R. 2067, MATE Act of 2021
S. 2235, MATE Act of 2021
H.R. 7666, the Restoring Hope For Mental Health and Well-Being Act of 2022
2023 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment Policies.
ERISA reform
Access to dental care for people with disabilities
Provider directories
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 Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
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 |
Graham |
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Robert |
Burns |
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Jennifer |
Fisher |
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Natalie |
Hales |
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Megan |
Mortimer |
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Roxanne |
Yaghoubi |
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David |
Linn |
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Corey |
McGee |
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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
H.R. 1794, the Foster Youth Dental Act
S. 245, States Achieve Medicaid Expansion Act
Adult dental Medicaid benefits
Regulatory Reform for Medicaid
Section 1332 Waivers
Medicaid funding for the US territories
Chief Dental Officer Appointment to CMS
Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Increase and Maintenance of Effort
Medicaid Audits
Medicare Dental
Washington State Dental Health Aide Therapists
H.R. 4439, the Medicaid Dental Benefit Act
S. 3166, Medicaid Dental Benefit Act
Medicare medically necessary Dental
Operating room access for dental surgeries
Winddown of Public Health Emergency and Medicaid
Medicaid Claim Processing
Medicaid and CHIP Child and Adult Core Set Quality Measures
Medicare Advantage
Establishment of a G code for hospital OR access for dental surgical centers
Operating room access for dental surgeries in ambulatory surgical centers
Post Partum oral health care coverage
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), Executive Office of the President (EOP), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Roxanne |
Yaghoubi |
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Chris |
Tampio |
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Michael |
Graham |
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Megan |
Mortimer |
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Natalie |
Hales |
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David |
Linn |
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Jennifer |
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Corey |
McGee |
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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
Educational debt, student loans, loan repayment programs, dental school accreditation
Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (student loans, accreditation)
S. 449/H.R. 1285, Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act
H.R. 4122/S.3658, Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (REDI Act)
H.R. 1918, Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act
H.R. 2160, Student Loan Refinancing Act
S. 1958/H.R. 3671, the Doctors of Community Act (DOC Act)
H.R. 2295, HIV Epidemic Loan-Repayment Program Act
Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act
H.R. 4631 POST GRAD Act
Student loan relief during COVID-19 pandemic
Open Access Publishing
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Partial loan forgiveness
H.R 4726, Student Loan Interest Deduction Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Education - Dept of, Indian Health Service
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 |
Megan |
Mortimer |
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Robert |
Burns |
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Michael |
Graham |
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Chris |
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Jennifer |
Fisher |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Reauthorization of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) (National School Lunch Program, WIC program, Team Nutrition)
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 |
Robert |
Burns |
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Natalie |
Hales |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Implementation of the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act Implementation
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Implementation
OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard to address COVID-19
OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard
Dental Team Workforce Shortages
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), White House Office, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), 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 |
Michael |
Graham |
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Natalie |
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Megan |
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Chris |
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Jennifer |
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Robert |
Burns |
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David |
Linn |
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Corey |
McGee |
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Roxanne |
Yaghoubi |
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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
Health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, expand and make permanent the 199A/pass through deduction for small businesses.
H.R. 1860 Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act (RAISE ACT) (health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts)
H.R. 1799 Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act
H.R. 885 Small Business Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Tax Credit Act
S. 2874, Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act
H.R. 2079 Eliminating the Provider Relief Fund Tax Penalties Act
Direct Primary Care Agreements
Employee Retention Tax Credit Expansion
H.R. 2582, the PPP Revenue Adjustment Calculation to Increase Capital Accessibility Long-term Act
S. 1200, the Fair PPP Accounting Act
H.R. 1854/ S. 1178 RECRUIT Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury - Dept of, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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 |
Graham |
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Jennifer |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Increased flexibility for the Paycheck Protection Programs (PPP) loans
Increased funding for small business loan programs
Easier PPP Loan forgiveness
Employee Retention Tax Credit Expansion
Personal Protective Equipment for Small Businesses
Liability Reform
H.R. 1799 Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act
H.R. 885 Small Business Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Tax Credit Act
Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance deduction from Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness
Availability and cost of PPE
Workforce shortages
Deceptive online review of small businesses, including dental practices
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Roxanne |
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Natalie |
Hales |
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David |
Linn |
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Megan |
Mortimer |
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Corey |
McGee |
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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 TOB
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2185, the Quit Because of COVID-19 Act
S. 1314/H.R. 2786, Tobacco Tax Equity Act
S. 2043/H.R. 3883, To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
FDA action on menthol cigarettes and other menthol tobacco products
Synthetic nicotine
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Natalie |
Hales |
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Robert |
Burns |
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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
S. 2847,H.R. 7539 Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act
Supporting IHS Dentists
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Indian Health Service
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Jennifer |
Fisher |
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Megan |
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Roxanne |
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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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Licensure
VETSMILE
H.R. 5293 VA Expiring Authorities Act
S. 3017 Veterans Dental Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act of 2021
Increased funding for Office of VA Dentistry
S. 4156- VA Workforce Improvement, Support, and Expansion (WISE) Act of 2022
H.R. 5293 VA Expiring Authorities Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), 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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Corey |
McGee |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Minamata Convention on Mercury, Disinfectants
Clear aligners, Minamata Convention on Mercury, Amalgam, Disinfectants
National Toxicology Program state-of-the-science report on fluoride/neurotoxicity
Dental amalgam safety statement and infographic
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
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 |
Robert |
Burns |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2650/S/ 1084 Military Spouse Licensing Relief Act
H.R. 1854/ S. 1178 RECRUIT Act
Military Retirement
Supporting Federal Dental Services
Supporting dental Reservists
TRICARE
Dental Core Priorities
H.R. 8113- Dental Care for Our Troops Act
Transition to Defense Health Agency
S. 4156 VA Workforce Improvement, Support, and Expansion Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Defense - Dept of (DOD), 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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Megan |
Mortimer |
Megan |
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Yaghoubi |
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Corey |
McGee |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Infrastructure proposals (upgrade water fluoridation infrastructure)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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