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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 214 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Suite 400 |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20002 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400609853-12
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6. House ID# 413270000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2016 |
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. | ||||||||
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: Dan Holler, Vice President of Communications and Government Relations |
Date | 4/20/2016 11:51:42 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
Issues pertaining to the FY17 Budget including advancement of a conservative, fiscally responsible budget resolution, lower spending levels, unauthorized appropriations, exclusion of Affordable Care Act tax revenue and importance of a recommitment to premium support in Medicare. Issues pertaining to the need for a balanced budget and comparison of Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) "1,070" spending cap levels to Budget Control Act (BCA) "1,040" spending cap levels.
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 |
Jason |
Yaworske |
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Hugh |
Fike |
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Alex |
Vargo |
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Intern, Off Sen Deb Fischer |
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Josh |
Arnold |
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Legis Intern, Exec Asst, Off Rep Jim Jordan |
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Dan |
Ziegler |
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Legis Dir, Rep Doug Lamborn; Political Appointee Dept of the Interior; Intern, VP Dick Cheney |
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
HR 1287 / S 649 "Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act of 2015," all provisions.
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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Yaworske |
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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
Issues pertaining to a conservative, patient-centered, market-based health care reform and repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act ("ObamaCare") to include reverting back to pre-Obamacare spending and tax baselines. Issues pertaining to mental health reform, primarily considerations of increasing Medicaid spending.
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 |
Jason |
Yaworske |
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Dan |
Ziegler |
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Legis Dir, Rep Doug Lamborn; Political Appointee Dept of the Interior; Intern, VP Dick Cheney |
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Alex |
Vargo |
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Intern, Off Sen Deb Fischer |
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Josh |
Arnold |
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Legis Intern, Exec Asst, Off Rep Jim Jordan |
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
Issues pertaining to a pro-growth tax reform plan that creates a neutral consumption base, lowers rates, simplifies the code, and focuses on growth - not revenue neutrality. HR 644 "Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015," all provisions relating to the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act (PITFA). HR 4141 "Tax Return Preparer Competency Act of 2015," all provisions.
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 |
Jason |
Yaworske |
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Alex |
Vargo |
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Intern, Off Sen Deb Fischer |
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Josh |
Arnold |
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Legis Intern, Exec Asst, Off Rep Jim Jordan |
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Dan |
Ziegler |
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Legis Dir, Rep Doug Lamborn; Political Appointee Dept of the Interior; Intern, VP Dick Cheney |
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
HR 2716/S 1541 "Transportation Empowerment Act," all provisions. HR 4441 "Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016," all provisions. Issues related to FAA reauthorization including Air Traffic Control (ATC) privatization and Air Traffic Organization (ATO).
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 |
Jason |
Yaworske |
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William |
Wolfe |
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Legis Asst, Rep Dave Brat; Legis Correspondent, Rep Virginia Foxx; Legis Correspondent, Rep Rick Berg; Intern, Rep Virginia Foxx |
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Josh |
Arnold |
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Legis Intern, Exec Asst, Off Rep Jim Jordan |
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Dan |
Ziegler |
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Legis Dir, Rep Doug Lamborn; Political Appointee Dept of the Interior; Intern, VP Dick Cheney |
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Alex |
Vargo |
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Intern, Off Sen Deb Fischer |
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 WEL
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues pertaining to introduction of a comprehensive welfare reform bill to include strong work requirements, spending reductions, true federalism, a diminished federal role in welfare spending and in SNAP benefits, and returning power/incentives to the states.
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 |
Jason |
Yaworske |
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Hugh |
Fike |
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William |
Wolfe |
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Legis Asst, Rep Dave Brat; Legis Correspondent, Rep Virginia Foxx; Legis Correspondent, Rep Rick Berg; Intern, Rep Virginia Foxx |
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Josh |
Arnold |
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Legis Intern, Exec Asst, Off Rep Jim Jordan |
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Dan |
Ziegler |
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Legis Dir, Rep Doug Lamborn; Political Appointee Dept of the Interior; Intern, VP Dick Cheney |
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Alex |
Vargo |
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Intern, Off Sen Deb Fischer |
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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to opposition to lifting Iran Sanctions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Dan |
Ziegler |
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Legis Dir, Rep Doug Lamborn; Political Appointee Dept of the Interior; Intern, VP Dick Cheney |
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
S 2012 "Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015," all provisions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Dan |
Ziegler |
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Legis Dir, Rep Doug Lamborn; Political Appointee Dept of the Interior; Intern, VP Dick Cheney |
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
Issues pertaining to opposition to the Paris Protocol climate change agreement. Issues pertaining to global warming and global warming emissions.
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 |
Jason |
Yaworske |
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Hugh |
Fike |
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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
HR 3222 "Employee Rights Act," all provisions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Jason |
Yaworske |
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Hugh |
Fike |
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Josh |
Arnold |
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Legis Intern, Exec Asst, Off Rep Jim Jordan |
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Dan |
Ziegler |
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Legis Dir, Rep Doug Lamborn; Political Appointee Dept of the Interior; Intern, VP Dick Cheney |
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Alex |
Vargo |
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Intern, Off Sen Deb Fischer |
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
Issues pertaining to a criminal justice reform package to include robust mens rea protections. Issues pertaining to a ceasing of Senate approvals of judicial nominees.
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 |
Jason |
Yaworske |
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William |
Wolfe |
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Legis Asst, Rep Dave Brat; Legis Correspondent, Rep Virginia Foxx; Legis Correspondent, Rep Rick Berg; Intern, Rep Virginia Foxx |
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
Issues pertaining to reforms to be included in the next reauthorization of the Farm Bill.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Jason |
Yaworske |
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Hugh |
Fike |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to the Voting Rights 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 |
Jason |
Yaworske |
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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
Issues related to patent reform that adequately respects property rights.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Jason |
Yaworske |
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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
Issues related to legislation introduced in subsequent quarter to become HR 4909 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017," all provisions pertaining to "Green the Military," The Davis-Bacon Act, protectionist policies, and reform of military health care. Issues related to opposition to closing GITMO.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Dan |
Ziegler |
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Legis Dir, Rep Doug Lamborn; Political Appointee Dept of the Interior; Intern, VP Dick Cheney |
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
Issues related to the Puerto Rico debt crisis including prevention of a Congressional bailout or ex post facto changes to bankruptcy rules, and advancement of strong pro-growth reforms on the island, including an exemption from the federal minimum wage and Jones Act. Issues related to conservative Social Security reform.
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 |
Jason |
Yaworske |
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Josh |
Arnold |
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Legis Intern, Exec Asst, Off Rep Jim Jordan |
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Dan |
Ziegler |
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Legis Dir, Rep Doug Lamborn; Political Appointee Dept of the Interior; Intern, VP Dick Cheney |
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Alex |
Vargo |
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Intern, Off Sen Deb Fischer |
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Hugh |
Fike |
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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 FIR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to Second Amendment rights and the President's executive actions directed at gun control.
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 |
Dan |
Ziegler |
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Legis Dir, Rep Doug Lamborn; Political Appointee Dept of the Interior; Intern, VP Dick Cheney |
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William |
Wolfe |
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Legis Asst, Rep Dave Brat; Legis Correspondent, Rep Virginia Foxx; Legis Correspondent, Rep Rick Berg; Intern, Rep Virginia Foxx |
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
Issues related to conservative, structural reforms to Medicare and Medicaid.
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 |
Jason |
Yaworske |
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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 REL
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2802/S 1598 "First Amendment Defense Act," all provisions.
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 |
William |
Wolfe |
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Legis Asst, Rep Dave Brat; Legis Correspondent, Rep Virginia Foxx; Legis Correspondent, Rep Rick Berg; Intern, Rep Virginia Foxx |
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Alex |
Vargo |
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Intern, Off Sen Deb Fischer |
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Hugh |
Fike |
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Josh |
Arnold |
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Legis Intern, Exec Asst, Off Rep Jim Jordan |
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Jason |
Yaworske |
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Dan |
Ziegler |
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Legis Dir, Rep Doug Lamborn; Political Appointee Dept of the Interior; Intern, VP Dick Cheney |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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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