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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1505 Prince Street |
Address2 | Suite 300 |
City | Alexandria |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22314 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 2981-12
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6. House ID# 310990000
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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: Jon Hymes, Washington Office Director |
Date | 10/15/2008 |
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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2012, Contact Lens Consumer Health Protection Act, all provision.
HR 2260, Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2007, sections 2, 3, and 4.
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 |
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Hymes |
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David S |
Danielson |
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Alicia Kerry |
Jones |
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Adrianne |
Drollette |
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Matt |
Willette |
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Julie L |
Trute |
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Rodney |
Peele |
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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
HR 2638, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008, Division E, Title II.
HR 3222, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008, Division A, Title II.
HR 5658, Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009, Subtitle A, Subtitle B.
HR 5892, Veterans Disability Benefits Claims Modernization Act of 2008, Title I.
S 567, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, Title VI and Title VII.
S 1548, Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, Title VI and Title VII.
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 |
Jon |
Hymes |
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David S |
Danielson |
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Alicia Kerry |
Jones |
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Adrianne |
Drollette |
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Matt |
Willette |
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Julie L |
Trute |
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Rodney |
Peele |
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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
HR 4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007, Title, I, Part E, Title IV, Parts A, B, C, D, E, G and G.
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 |
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Hymes |
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David S |
Danielson |
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Alicia Kerry |
Jones |
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Adrianne |
Drollette |
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Matt |
Willette |
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Julie L |
Trute |
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Rodney |
Peele |
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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 507, Vision Care for Kids Act of 2007, all provisions.
HR 1343, Health Centers Renewal Act, all provisions.
HR 1884, National Health Service Corps Improvement Act, sections 1 and 2.
HR 2012, Contact Lens Consumer Health Protection Act, all provisions.
HR 2260, The Health Care Truth and Transparency Act, sections 2, 3, and 4.
HR 2915, To amend the Public Health Service Act, sections 1 and 2.
HR 3750/S. 3534, Vision Preservation Act of 2008, all provisions.
HR 6357, To amend the Public Health Service Act, Title I, II, and III.
S 901, A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, sections 2, 3 and 4.
S 1117, Vision Care for Kids Act of 2007, all provisions.
S 2795, Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Act, sections 2, 3 and 4.
S 3297, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act, Title I.
S 3354, Volunteer Healthcare Program Act of 2008, Section 3.
Medical Home educating offices on Capitol Hill regarding inclusion of optometrists in medical home interdisciplinary team.
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 |
Jon |
Hymes |
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David S |
Danielson |
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Alicia Kerry |
Jones |
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Adrianne |
Drollette |
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Matt |
Willette |
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Julie L |
Trute |
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Rodney |
Peele |
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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 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act, Title III.
HR 1983, Optometric Equity in Medicaid Act of 2007, sections 1 and 2.
HR 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Title I, II and III.
S 2350/HR 3005, Glaucoma Screening Act of 2007, all provisions, sections 1, 2, 3 and 4.
S 3101, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, Title I and Title II.
S 3118, A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act, Title I and Title II.
Medical Home educating offices on Capitol Hill regarding inclusion of optometrists in medical home interdisciplinary team, sections as it relates to optometry and health care.
Medicare Physician Payment Reform meeting with offices on Capitol Hill to advocate for physician payment fix, sections as it relates to optometry and health care
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 |
Jon |
Hymes |
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David S |
Danielson |
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Alicia Kerry |
Jones |
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Adrianne |
Drollette |
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Matt |
Willette |
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Julie L |
Trute |
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Rodney |
Peele |
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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 MON
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1931, Catherine Skivers Currency for All Act, section 1 and 2.
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 |
Jon |
Hymes |
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David S |
Danielson |
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Alicia Kerry |
Jones |
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Adrianne |
Drollette |
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Willette |
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Julie L |
Trute |
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Rodney |
Peele |
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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
HR 3750, Vision Preservation Act of 2007, all provisions.
S 3534, Vision Preservation Act of 2008, 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 |
Jon |
Hymes |
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David S |
Danielson |
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Alicia Kerry |
Jones |
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Adrianne |
Drollette |
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Matt |
Willette |
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Julie L |
Trute |
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Rodney |
Peele |
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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 2642, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008, Title I.
S 1065, Heroes at Home Act of 2007, all provisions.
S 1147, Honor Our Commitment to Veterans Act, all provisions.
S 1233, Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Act of 2007, Title I, III and VI.
S 3301, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009, Title II.
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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Hymes |
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David S |
Danielson |
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Alicia Kerry |
Jones |
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Adrianne |
Drollette |
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Willette |
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Julie L |
Trute |
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Rodney |
Peele |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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
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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