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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 20 Seerley |
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City | Cedar Falls |
State | IA |
Zip Code | 50614-0705 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 318276-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2012 |
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: Patricia L. Geadelmann, Special Assistant to the President |
Date | 01/03/2013 |
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
FY 13 agriculture appropriations (S2375, SRpt 112-163, HR 5973, H Rspt 112-543) and reauthorization of the Farm Bill (S3240:Ag Reform, Food & Jobs Act of 2012 & HR 6083) Rural Development Section to make technical assistance, service providers eligible grant recipients, Conservation Section to provide funding for prairie biomass research, research on native plants for wetlands and watersheds, establishment of a Tallgrass Prairie Center; Nutrition Section to expand support for local food programs;
Research Section to expand grants to develop & market biobased products; HJ Res. 117 FY2013 Continuing Appropriation Bill.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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 |
Patricia |
Geadelmann |
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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
FY13 appropriations for agriculture, defense, commerce/justice/science, energy and water, financial services, labor/hhs/education, homeland security (see subject matter sheets which follow for the specific items of interest). HConRes 112 (HRpt 112-421): budget framework for education, research, and student aid programs; impact of sequestration on education and student aid programs; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.
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 |
Patricia |
Geadelmann |
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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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY13 appropriations to Commerce (H5326, HRpt 112-463; S2323;SRpt 112-158) and Energy & Water (H5325, HRpt 112-462; S2465, SRpt 112-164) to support research and development of TechWorks projects to promote the bioeconomy and bio-related manufacturing, support for research to modernize & improve efficiencies in manufacturing via metal casting & foundry programs; HJ Res 117; FY13 Continuing Appropriation.
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 |
Patricia |
Geadelmann |
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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
FY13 appropriations (H5856, HRpt 112-493, SRspt 112-196) to support online education and parental engagement programs for children of military families; for professional development in DoDEA schools; for support training for military painters to combat corrosion and achieve greater efficiency; and for titanium casting research to improve weapons manufacturing. National Defense Authorization Act for FY13 (HR4310, S2467) corrosion prevention, certification and training for painting structures & weapons;
HJRes 117; FY13 Continuing Appropriation.
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 |
Patricia |
Geadelmann |
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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
FY13 appropriations for Financial Services (S3301, SRpt 112-177; H6020, HRpt 112-550) to support entrepreneurship, develop entrepreneurial communities; foster women in business; online training and networking for small businesses. FY13 appropriations for Energy & Water (H5325, HRpt 112-462; S2465, SRpt 112-164) to support biobased research to improve casting and manufacturing processes; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.
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 |
Patricia |
Geadelmann |
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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
FY13 appropriations to NASA (H5236, HRpt 112-463; S2323, SRpt 112-158) --support for early childhood math and science education programs and promote greater enrollment in STEM programs. FY13 appropriations to Dept. of Education (S3295, SRpt 112-176) for support to increase the participation of minorities in teaching and the leadership of education; early language and literacy education, student financial aid, TRIO Programs, Teacher Quality Partnership Grants, professional development
for teachers, STEM programs, and FIPSE. Higher Education Act rules related to state authorization, credit hour definitions, and gainful employment. Reauthorization of the Elementary Secondary Education Act (PL 107-110): (Elementary and Secondary Reauthorization Act of 2011); math and science education partnership programs, physical education programs (Fit Kids Act HR1057, S576); increased funding for early childhood education; parent education/involvement programs (S941, HR1821). Literacy Education (S929), Teacher & Leader Effectiveness (S1567, S1569), reform of teacher education preparation programs; programs to develop a more diverse teacher and educational leader workforce (HR1482); funding support to promote school writing (National Writing Program). S174 Healthy Lifestyes and Prevention (HELP) America Act. Statistical Literacy Education (HR1817), gifted education (S857). School Construction and Funding for Teachers (S1549, American Jobs Act of 2011). Shawn Johnson Fitness for Life Act (HR3597), GREAT Teachers and Principals Act (S1250); bullying prevention programs; student loan interest rates; impact of sequestration on education funding; teacher evaluation; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation; Implantation of Title II of the Higher Education Act on teacher preparation programs; teacher performance assessment; Reading Recovery program 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 |
Patricia |
Geadelmann |
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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
FY13 Department of Energy (H5325, HRpt 112-462; S2465, SRpt 112-164) appropriations: Title III Science, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy support for biobased binders and research. Energy and Climate Change bill--grant programs to promote energy education, sustainability and energy research, programs to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in K-12 schools; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.
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 |
Patricia |
Geadelmann |
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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
FY13 appropriations for EPA (H6091, HRpt 112-589) related to pollution prevention technologies, research and training programs, watershed demonstration projects, assistance to small businesses with environmental issues, and environmental education programs; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.
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 |
Patricia |
Geadelmann |
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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
FY13 appropriations HHS and CDC (S3295, SRpt 112-176) to support childhood overweight and obesity prevention efforts; fitness and wellness programs; preventative health. Fit Kids Act (HR1057, S576); programs to address health disparities. S174 Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.
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 |
Patricia |
Geadelmann |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY13 Homeland Security appropriations (H5855, HRpt 112-492; S3216, SRpt 112-169) related to campus security and safety programs; Safe Schools Improvement Act; HJ Res117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.
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 |
Patricia |
Geadelmann |
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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
Reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act (HR 2295): expand training to include education toward degrees for periods beyond 12 months; focus beyond training to sustaining wage; focus on high risk youth; inclusion of higher education representatives on state and local councils. FY13 Dept. of Labor appropriations (S3295, SRpt 112-176) related to workforce development, career ladders, job training, advanced manufacturing education; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.
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 |
Patricia |
Geadelmann |
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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
FY13 appropriations for justice (H5326, HRpt 112-463; S2323, SRpt 112-158); emergency planning and prepardness; at-risk youth programs; violence prevention, sexual assault, bullying (HR 6019); federal reporting requirements on crime; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.
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 |
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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
FY13 appropriations (H5326, HRpt 112-463; S2323, SRpt 112-158) to NASA : Math and Science Education and to NOAA for global climate change assistance to small businesses. Funding for NSF (H5326, HRpt 112-463; S2323, SRpt 112-158) programs for teacher education in math & science and undergraduate education math & science programs; nanotechnology grant funding, equipment funds, and university/K-12 school partnerships; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.
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 |
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Geadelmann |
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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
FY13 appropriations to SBA (H5326, HRpt 112-463; S2323, SRpt 112-158) to expand entrepreneurship programs and to provide technical assistance to small businesses and rural development. Reauthorization of SBA's entrepreneurial education programs through technology; expanded program support for women in small business. HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.
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
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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
FY13 Transportation appropriations (S2322, SRpt 112-157; HR 5972, HRpt 112-541) and Reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Bill (HR 4348). Funding for pedestrian bridges/trail linkages, research funding for Amtrak and other transportation modes to test usage of biobased lubricants; enhancement funds to support native plantings along roadsides; and transit; HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Railroad Administration
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
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
Veterans Affairs Appropriations (H5854, HRpt 112-491; S3215, SRpt 112-168) funding to support small business/entrepreneurship, education and training programs for veterans (HR117 HELP Veterans Act of 2011); Funding to support returning veterans for college: financial and counseling services (S2241); Implementation of Executive Order 13607; H.R. 4057 "The Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012;" HJ Res 117: FY13 Continuing Appropriation.
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
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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
Concerns related to limits on charitable deductions, limits on municipal bond interest deductibility, and maintenance of tax credits for education. HR 8.
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
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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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