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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1 Brookings Drive |
Address2 | Campus Box 1191 |
City | St. Louis |
State | MO |
Zip Code | 63130 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 40031264-48
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6. House ID# 399100000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2014 |
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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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. | ||||||||
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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: Pamela Lokken |
Date | 10/20/2014 11:51:30 AM |
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.J. Res 124 -- Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 -- A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of a bipartisan appropriations agreement supporting basic research, education, and patient care. House draft bill/Senate draft bill -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - 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, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of training and student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Department of Health and Human Services. H.R. 4660/S. 2437 -- Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. H.R. 4923/Senate draft bill -- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. H.R. 4870/Senate draft bill -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015 - An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense. H.R. 4800/S. 2389 -- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 - Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. H.R. 5013/S. 2499 -- Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of international education programs, including the Fulbright program.
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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international energy research collaboration initiatives, National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, public access to federally funded research, and support for social and behavioral sciences research. General advocacy for university-government-industry collaborations. H.R. 4186 -- FIRST Act of 2014 -- A bill to provide for investment in innovation through scientific research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes. Concerns about inadequate authorized funding levels, treatment of social and behavioral science research, increased regulatory burden, and public access to federally funded research results.
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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. General advocacy for federal internship, fellowship, and other educational opportunities. Support for international education opportunities. S. 2692 -- Campus Accountability and Safety Act -- A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act to combat sexual violence, and for other purposes. Advocacy to increase student awareness and utilization of resources to prevent and respond to incidents of campus sexual violence.
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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Van Wey |
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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 MED
16. Specific lobbying issues
General advocacy for NIH research, genomics research, and improved conflict of interest policies. S. 2115 -- American Cures Act -- A bill to provide for the establishment of a fund to provide for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research. Advocacy for enhanced federal mechanisms to support biomedical research. S. 2658 -- Accelerating Biomedical Research Act -- A bill to prioritize funding for the National Institutes of Health to discover treatments and cures, to maintain global leadership in medical innovation, and to restore the purchasing power the NIH had after the historic doubling campaign that ended in fiscal year 2003. Advocacy for enhanced federal mechanisms to support biomedical research.
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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Van Wey |
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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
General advocacy in support of patient access and physician payment issues. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce.
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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Van Wey |
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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
General advocacy in support of the role of research universities in national innovation and competitiveness.
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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities.
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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
General advocacy for immigration and visa policies that allow universities to continue the recruitment and retention of talented international students and scholars.
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
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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
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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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