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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 |
Address2 | Suite 820 |
| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Ann Arbor |
State | MI |
Zip Code | 48109 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 39473-12
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6. House ID# 307060000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
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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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Kathleen Drew |
Date | 10/18/2024 12:36:37 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
FY24 Appropriations Bills
Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations:
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research; National Sea Grant Program; National Estuarine Research Reserve System; Regional Climate Data and Information Program - Climate Adaptation Partnerships)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Science Mission Directorate; Heliophysics; Space Technology; Aeronautics Research Directorate; National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program)
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations:
Department of Education (Pell Grant Program; Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants; Federal Work Study; Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need; International Education and Foreign Language Programs - Title VI and Fulbright Hays; Institute of Education Sciences)
Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health; HRSA: Title VII Health Professionals & Title VIII Health Professionals - Nursing Workforce Development; Firearm Injury and Mortality Prevention Research; Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Injury Control Research Centers; National Institutes for Occupational Safety & Health Education & Research Centers)
Energy and Water Development Appropriations:
Department of Energy (Office of Science; Advanced Research Projects for Energy; University Consortia for Nuclear Nonproliferation Research)
Interior Environment Appropriations:
National Endowments & Institute for Museum & Library Services (National Endowment for the Humanities; National Endowment for the Arts)
Defense Appropriations:
Department of Defense (6.1-6.3)
H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-22)
H.R.2872 - Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-35)
H.R.7463 - Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-40)
H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L 118-42)
H.R.2882 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (P.L. 118-47)
FY25 Appropriations Bills
Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations:
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research; National Sea Grant Program; National Estuarine Research Reserve System; Regional Climate Data and Information Program - Climate Adaptation Partnerships)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Science Mission Directorate; Heliophysics; Space Technology; Aeronautics Research Directorate; National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program)
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations:
Department of Education (Pell Grant Program; Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants; Federal Work Study; Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need; International Education and Foreign Language Programs - Title VI and Fulbright Hays; Institute of Education Sciences)
Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health; HRSA: Title VII Health Professionals & Title VIII Health Professionals - Nursing Workforce Development; Firearm Injury and Mortality Prevention Research; Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Injury Control Research Centers; National Institutes for Occupational Safety & Health Education & Research Centers)
Energy and Water Development Appropriations:
Department of Energy (Office of Science; Advanced Research Projects for Energy; University Consortia for Nuclear Nonproliferation Research)
Interior Environment Appropriations:
National Endowments & Institute for Museum & Library Services (National Endowment for the Humanities; National Endowment for the Arts)
Defense Appropriations:
Department of Defense (6.1-6.3)
H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (P.L. 118-83)
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
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Zachary |
Weber |
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Kim |
Ross |
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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
H.R. 5475 - Protecting American Patents Act
H.R. 3535 - Advancing Americas Interests Act
S. 2140 - Patent Eligibility Restoration Act
S. 2220/H.R. 4370 - Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL) Act
H.R. 5874 - Restoring Americas Leadership in Innovation Act
NIST Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the exercise of March-In Rights (Docket No.: 230831-0207)
H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
S. 1956 - Invent Here, Make Here Act of 2023
S. 4713 - The IDEA Act (Inventor Diversity for Economic Advancement Act)
S. 4840/ H.R. 9221 - Realizing Engineering, Science, and Technology Opportunities by Restoring Exclusive (RESTORE) Patent Rights Act of 2024
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 |
Neil |
Canfield |
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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
Higher Education Act: Section 117 Gifts and Contracts Involving Foreign Sources
Education Sciences Reform Act Reauthorization
Department of Education Proposed Higher Education Regulations
H.R. 5933/S. 3362 - Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act
H.R. 6585 - Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act
S. 3392 - Advancing Research in Education Act
H.R. 7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act
H.R. 6951 - College Cost Reduction Act
H.R. 2957 - College Transparency Act
S. 2081/H.R. 3946 - Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act
H.R. 8648 - Civil Rights Protection Act of 2024
S. 4287/H.R 8316 - American Workforce Act
H.R. 6090/S. 3141 - Antisemitism Awareness Act
H.R. 8913 - Protecting American Students Act
H.R. 8914 - University Accountability Act
H.R. 3724 - Accreditation for College Excellence Act
H.R. 3724 - End Woke Higher Education Act
H.R. 5646 - Stop Campus Hazing Act
H.R. 8932 - FAFSA Deadline Act
S. 239/H.R. 9170 - Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Education - Dept of, 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 |
Neil |
Canfield |
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Zachary |
Weber |
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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
Issues pertaining to visas for international students and scholars: H-1B, Dreamers/DACA, OPT, STEM OPT Extension F-1, J-1
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 |
Neil |
Canfield |
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Zachary |
Weber |
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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
340B Drug Pricing Program
Site Neutral Policies, 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 |
Kim |
Ross |
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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
Implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-167)
Implementation of the Infrastructure and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58)
Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-169)
H.R. 3559 - Federal Aviation Administration Research and Development Act of 2023
H.R. 3980 - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act of 2023
H.R. 6213 - The National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act
Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence
Weather Act Reauthorization (H.R. 6093)
Discussion Draft of Plastics Health Research Act
The Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 (S. 4207)
Discussion Draft of the Cures 2.0 Act
Reforming the National Institutes of Health Framework for Discussion
FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 8070 and S. 4638)
Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness Act (H.R. 8673)
BIOSECURE Act (H.R. 7085)
Enhancing National Frameworks for Overseas Critical Export (ENFORCE) Act (H.R. 8315)
NASA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 8958)
H.R. 9671 / S. 4664 Department of Energy Artificial Intelligence Act of 2024
Protect Americas Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act (H.R. 1398)
Risky Research Review Act (S. 4667)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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 |
Neil |
Canfield |
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Zachary |
Weber |
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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 SPO
16. Specific lobbying issues
General issues related to Name, Image, Likeness in collegiate athletics
Student Athlete Level Playing Field Act (H.R. 2841)
Athlete Opportunity and Taxpayer Integrity Act (S. 4969)
College Athletes Protection and Compensation Act - Discussion Draft
Fairness Accountability and Integrity in Representation of College Sports Act - Discussion Draft
College Athlete Economic Freedom Act (H.R. 4849, S. 2554)
Protecting Athletes, Schools, and Sports (PASS) Act (S. 2495)
College Athlete Right to Organize Act - Discussion Draft
Name, Image, and Likeness for International Collegiate Athletes Act (S. 3054)
Protecting Student Athletes Economic Freedom Act (H.R. 8534)
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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Neil |
Canfield |
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Zachary |
Weber |
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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
Tax-Free Pell Grant Act (H.R. 3000/S. 2920)
Lifting Our Communities through Advance Liquidity for Infrastructure (LOCAL Infrastructure) Act (S. 1453)
Endowment Transparency Act (H.R. 4405/S. 2187)
Research and Development Tax Deduction
Encampments or Endowments Act (S. 4295)
No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act (S. 4247/H.R. 8224)
The College Endowment Accountability Act (S. 3514)
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 |
Neil |
Canfield |
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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
PL 118-63 - H.R. 3935 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Countering CCP Drones Act (H.R. 2864)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Neil |
Canfield |
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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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
No activity this period.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Neil |
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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
Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act (S. 1631/H.R. 4333)
Countering CCP Drones Act (H.R. 2864)
DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act (H.R. 1516)
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 |
Neil |
Canfield |
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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
Site neutral payment
Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act (S. 3733/H.R. 7188)
H.R. 1770/S. 2477 - Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services 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 |
Kim |
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Neil |
Canfield |
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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
The American Worker and Trade Competitiveness Act (Trade Assistance for Firms Reauthorization) (H.R. 4276)
Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act) (S. 2220)
Economic Development Administration Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs Program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Economic Development Administration
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Zachary |
Weber |
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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
No activity this period.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Zachary |
Weber |
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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
No activity this period.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Neil |
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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
Issues related to DOE Hydrogen Hubs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Zachary |
Weber |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2075 West Stadium Boulevard in Ann Arbor, Michigan, as the "Robert Hayden Post Office" (S. 3639)
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
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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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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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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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