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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 |
Address2 | Suite 1100 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 2228-12
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6. House ID# 310240000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2008 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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: William M. Prentice, Vice President for Government and Public Affairs |
Date | 10/16/2008 |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 5658/ S.3001 National Defense Authorization Act of 2009
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD), U.S. Marines, Navy - Dept of, Army - Dept of (Other) , Air Force - 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 |
Frank |
Kyle |
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James |
Paluskiewicz |
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Judy |
Sherman |
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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 2472, the Essential Oral Health Care Act
HR 1781 and S. 739, Children's Dental Health Improvement Act
HR 2371, Deamonte's Law
S. 3064 Oral Health Initiative Act of 2008
HR 3186 and S. 1906, Meth Mouth Prevention and Community Recovery Act
HR 3187 and S. 1907, Meth Mouth Correctional Costs
HR 1108 and S. 625, Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
HR 6331 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
HR 976 and 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 (SCHIP Reauthorization)
S. 1893 Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (SCHIP Reauthorization)
S.2723 and H.R.5549 Deamonte Driver Dental Care Access Improvement Act
S. 3067 Dental Health Improvement Act of 2008
Secretarys Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020
S.901 and HR 1343 Health Centers Renewal Act of 2007
HR 6357 Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008
or the PRO(TECH)T Act
H.R. 2184, Enhanced Health Care Value for All Act of 2007
H.R. 3163 and S. 771, Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act of 2007
S 1693 Wired for Health Care Quality Act
S 334 Healthy Americans Act
HR 5442 Technologies for Restoring Users' Security and Trust (TRUST) in Health Information Act
HR 6331/S3101 Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act
HR 6898 Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008
S 628 Critical Access to Health Information Technology Act of 2007
S 980 Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007
S 1408 Health Information Technology Act of 2007
S 2408 Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act
S 2729 Ensuring the Future Physician Workforce Act of 2008
S 3072 Making Health Care More Affordable Act of 2008
HR 1467 10,000 Trained by 2010 Act
HR 2377 Assisting Doctors to Obtain Proficient and Transmissible Health Information Technology (ADOPT HIT) Act of 2007
HR 6613 Improving Dental Access in Underserved Communities Act of 2008
HR 5885 Health Information Technology Promotion Act of 2008
HR 6179 Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2008
S 1019 Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act
S 1783 Ten Steps to Transform Health Care in America Act
S 2105 A bill to provide for the establishment of the Federal Health Care Board.
S. 3408 Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008
H.R. 6845 Fair Copyright in Research Works Act of 2008
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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 |
James |
Paluskiewicz |
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Janice |
Kupiec |
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Judy |
Sherman |
Ms. |
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Bill |
Prentice |
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Jennifer |
Fisher |
Ms. |
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Frank |
Kyle |
Dr. |
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Thomas |
Spangler |
Mr. |
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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
HR 3960, Native American Full Access to Dental Care Act
H.R.1328 Indian Health Care Improvement Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Prentice |
Prentice |
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James |
Paluskiewicz |
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Judy |
Sherman |
Ms. |
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Thomas |
Spangler |
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Janice |
Kupiec |
Ms. |
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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 Con Res 312 Fiscal 2009 House Budget Resolution
Defense Appropriations Act of 2009
Labor-HHS Appropriations Act of 2009 (draft bill/ S3230)
Interior Appropriations Act of 2009 (draft bill)
Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2009 (draft bill/S3182)
HR 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009
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 |
Judy |
Sherman |
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James |
Paluskiewicz |
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Frank |
Kyle |
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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 2101, Mercury in Dental Fillings Disclosure and Prohibition Act
S. 2928, BPA-Free Kids Act of 2008
S 2663 CPSC Reform Act
S 2045 CPSC Reform Act of 2007
Safe Drinking Water Act; Flouride Issues
All general science issues dealing with the practice of dentistry
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH)
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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Robert |
Burns |
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James |
Paluskiewicz |
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Frank |
Kyle |
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Bill |
Prentice |
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Judy |
Sherman |
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Tomas |
Spangler |
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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 3109, Dental Health Promotion Act of 2007
HR 1407, Higher Education Affordability and Equity Act of 2007
HR 3960, Native American Full Access to Dental Care Act
HR 5140 Economic Stimulus Act of 2008
S 243 Medical Care Access Protection (MCAP) Act of 2007
S 334 Healthy Americans Act
S 1481/ HR2497 Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act of 2007
S 1019 Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act
S 1783 Ten Steps to Transform Health Care in America Act
S 2105 A bill to provide for the establishment of the Federal Health Care Board.
S 3354 Volunteer Health Care Program Act of 2008
HR 3342 Freedom From Unnecessary Litigation Act of 2007
HR 227 Health Care Tax Deduction Act of 2007
And tax bills related to oral health and small business issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury - 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 |
Janice |
Kupiec |
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Frank |
Kyle |
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Judy |
Sherman |
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Jennifer |
Fisher |
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James |
Paluskiewicz |
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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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 5595, Make Our Veterans Smile Act of 2008
S 526 Veterans Employment and Training (VET) Act of 2007
S 1315 Disabled Veterans Insurance Improvement Act of 2007
S 2575 Montgomery GI Bill Educational Assistance Transferability Act of 2008
HR 1969 Montgomery G.I. Bill Improvement Act of 2007
HR 2247/ S1261 Montgomery GI Bill for Life Act of 2007
HR 2385/ S1409 21st Century GI Bill of Rights Act of 2007
HR 2417 Montgomery GI Bill Second Chance Act of 2007
HR 2702/ S22 Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2007
HR 2910/S1718 Veterans Education Tuition Support (VETS) Act of 2007
HR 3082 Montgomery GI Bill Degree Extension Act of 2007
HR 4130/ S723 Montgomery GI Bill Enhancement Act of 2007
HR 5034 Veterans Education Benefits Extension Act of 2008
HR 5684 Veterans Education Improvement Act of 2008
S 2854/HR5791 National Guard and Reserve Medical Readiness Act of 2008
S 3178 A bill to amend Title 38, United States Code, to authorize dental insurance for veterans and survivors and dependents of veterans, and for other purposes.
S 773 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums.
HR 6153 Veterans' Medical Personnel Recruitment and Retention Act of 2008
HR 6277 Veterans and Survivors Dental Insurance Act of 2008
HR 6832 Veterans' Programs Extension and Construction Authorization Act of 2008
And all Veterans issues concerning oral health or dental training/access
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
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Kyle |
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James |
Paluskiewicz |
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Judy |
Sherman |
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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
H.R. 4137 and S. 1642 Higher Education Act Reauthorization
H.R. 6201 Student to School Nurse Ratio Improvement Act of 2008
National Health Literacy Act of 2007 S. 2424
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. 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 |
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Jennifer |
Fisher |
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Burns |
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Janice |
Kupiec |
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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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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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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