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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 2519 CONNECTICUT AVE., NW |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20008 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 1604-12
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6. House ID# 317090000
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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 |
| INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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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. | ||||||||
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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Barbara Gay, Director of Advocacy Information |
Date | 10/19/2009 |
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
HR 3288, FY2010 Transportation/HUD appropriations - advocating for $1 billion for Section 202 senior housing and $8.7 billion for Section 8 PRAC renewals.
HR 3293, FY2010 Labor/HHS appropriations - advocating for increased funding for Older Americans Act programs
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 |
Nancy |
Libson |
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Notarstefano |
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Morgan |
Gable |
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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
HR 3200, Senate HELP and Senate Finance health care reform draft legislation - advocated for inclusion of CLASS long-term care financing provisions and incentives for small non-profits to provide health insurance coverage to their employees.
S. 750, Caring for an Aging America Act, to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers to care for people as they age - support.
S. 245/HR 468, Retooling the Healthcare Workforce for an Aging America Act: would expand opportunities for health care professionals at all levels to obtain education and training in geriatrics and gerontology - support and advocate for inclusion of its provisions in health care reform.
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 |
Marsha |
Greenfield |
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Notarstefano |
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Morgan |
Gable |
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 118, Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act, to reform federal senior housing programs - support. Advocating for provisions to be included in any more comprehensive housing preservation legislation.
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 |
Nancy |
Libson |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 647, Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement Act, requiring public disclosure of nursing home ownership and management - support, except for escrow provisions.
S. 795, Elder Justice Act, to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation - support
HR 1237/S 512, to ban pre-dispute arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts - oppose
HR 1020/S 931 - Arbitration Fairness Act, bans pre-dispute arbitration clauses in consumer, employment and franchise contracts - oppose
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 |
Marsha |
Greenfield |
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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
HR 1670/S 638, Community Choice Act, providing for Medicaid coverage of community-based attendant services for nursing-home-eligible elders and people with disabilities - support and advocate for inclusion in health care reform.
S 434, Emplowered at Home Act, to enable more elders and people with disabilities to qualify for Medicaid coverage of adult day services and home- and community-based services - support
HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act - advocating against Medicare reimbursement freeze for nursing homes, home health care providers, and hospice. In favor of research and evaluation before bundling of post-acute care is implemented.
S 1257/HR 2852, Project 2020-to establish single entry points into the LTSS system and enhance nursing home diversion programs - support
HR 3043, Medicare Adult Day Services Act-provides for Medicare coverage of subsitute adult day services - support
S 1004/HR 2307, RE-Aligning Care Act, to link eligible seniors suffering from chronic illnesses with a qualified health professional to coordinate their care - for
S1131/HR2560, Independence at Home Act, authorizing voluntary chronic care coordination pilot programs for high-cost Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions - support and favor inclusion in health care reform.
HR 2773/S 1295, Medicare Transitional Care Act, providing Medicare coverage of transitional services upon discharge from a hospital - support
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 |
Marsha |
Greenfield |
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Notarstefano |
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Morgan |
Gable |
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Steve |
Maag |
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Susan |
Weiss |
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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
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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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)
Internet Address:
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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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| 4 | 8 | 12 |