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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 444 N. CAPITOL STREET, NW, #351 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | New Brunswick |
State | NJ |
Zip Code | 08901 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 33977-12
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6. House ID# 307380000
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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 | |
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: Francine Newsome Pfeiffer, Assistant Vice President, Federal Relations |
Date | 04/15/2014 |
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
Pending legislation making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, NASA, the National Science Foundation, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes (provisions relating to funding for NOAA research programs and the NSF).
Pending legislation making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes(provisions relating to funding for Science and Technology Directorate, University Centers of Excellence).
Pending legislation making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes (provisions relating to funding for NEH and USGS research programs).
Pending legislation 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(provisions relating to funding for NIFA and other agriculture research programs.)
Pending legislation making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes (provisions relating to funding for the Department of Energy - Office of Science).
Pending legislation making appropriations for the Department of Transportation, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes(provisions relating to funding for University transportation programs and the National Transit Institute).
Pending legislation 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(provisions relating to funding for NIH and health research programs; funding for Department of Education's post-secondary aid programs).
Pending legislation making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes (provisions relating to funding for basic and applied research).
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 |
Francine |
Newsome Pfeiffer |
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Alexandria |
Hermann |
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Rachel |
Marcus |
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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
S350 and HR 708: Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2013, A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency or from funds administered by that agency(ALL).
HR. 3309 and S.866: To amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections, and for other purposes.
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 |
Francine |
Newsome Pfeiffer |
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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
Discussions regarding reauthorization of the American COMPETES Act and the High Quality Research proposed draft legislation (ALL).
S310: Startup Act 3.0, A bill to jump-start the economic recovery through the formation and growth of new businesses, and for other purposes (ALL)
HR 2981 and pending Senate Legislation: Technology and Research Accelerating National Security and Future Economic Resiliency Act of 2013 (ALL).
HR 2996 and S1468:
Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act of 2013
A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Network for Manufacturing Innovation and for other purposes(ALL).
HR 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(all).
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 |
Francine |
Newsome Pfeiffer |
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Alexandria |
Hermann |
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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 3393: Student and Family Tax Simplification Act
Official Title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to consolidate certain tax benefits for educational expenses, and for other purposes.
S. 835 and HR 1738:
American Opportunity Tax Credit Permanence and Consolidation Act of 2013
Official Title: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit, and for other purposes.
S. 1090 and HR 2253:
Higher Education and Skills Obtainment Act
Official Title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to consolidate the current education tax incentives into one credit against income tax for higher education expenses, and for other purposes.
HR 3476:
Middle Class College Tuition Tax Credit Expansion Act
Official Title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit, and for other purposes.
HR 3437:
College Affordability Act of 2013
Official Title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to consolidate, with modifications, the Hope Scholarship Credit, the Lifetime Learning Credit, and the American Opportunity Tax Credit, and for other purposes.
Pending Tax Reform Act of 2014, proposed legislation for comprehensive tax reform (higher education tax incentives, charitable giving incentives).
Proposals to extend expired higher education tax incentives (tuition deduction & IRA charitable rollover).
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 |
Francine |
Newsome Pfeiffer |
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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
Federal policy related to Pell grants, student loans, federal work study; Discussions relating to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and College Affordability
S 406: Students First Act of 2013, A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for new program review requirements. (ALL)
S257 and HR 357: GI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013. To amend title 38, United States Code, to require courses of education provided by public institutions of higher education that are approved for purposes of the educational assistance programs administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate(ALL).
S.262 and HR 595:
Veterans Education Equity Act of 2013
Official Title: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs who are pursuing programs of education at institutions of higher learning, and for other purposes(ALL)
S 915 and HR 1937: Student Right to Know Before you Go Act 2013: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to update reporting requirements for institutions of higher education and provide for more accurate and complete data to student retention, graduation and earnings outcomes at all levels of postsecondary education(ALL).
HR 1991: To require the Secretary of Education to verify that individuals have made a commitment to serve in the Armed Forces or in public service, or otherwise are a borrower on an eligible loan which has been submitted to a guaranty agency for default aversion or is already in default, before such individuals obtain a consolidation loan for purposes specified under section 455(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965(ALL).
H.R.1529
Student Aid Expansion Act of 2013
Official Title: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to exempt certain State-provided loan programs from being subject to preferred lender arrangement requirements.
H.R.1928
Proprietary Institution of Higher Education Accountability Act
Official Title: To clarify the calculation of cohort default rates for proprietary institutions of higher education under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
HR. 2903:
National Collegiate Athletics Accountability Act: A bill to amend section 487(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide increased accountability of nonprofit athletic associations, and for other purposes(ALL)
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 |
Francine |
Newsome Pfeiffer |
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Alexandria |
Hermann |
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Rachel |
Marcus |
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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
S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Official Title: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes(Provisions relating to the DREAM Act and H1-B Visas)
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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Newsome Pfeiffer |
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Alexandria |
Hermann |
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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
Pending reauthorization of MAP-21 (transportation research and training programs).
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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Newsome Pfeiffer |
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Alexandria |
Hermann |
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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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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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