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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 555 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 2332-12
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6. House ID# 321930000
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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. | ||||||||
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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: Kristor W. Cowan |
Date | 7/20/2016 3:41:19 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
FY 2017 Appropriations - in favor of amendments providing emergency funding for Zika
Financial Services Appropriations Bill
FY 2017 Commerce, Justice, & Science Appropriations Bill, specifically in support of Amendments 4720 (Feinstein) and 4750 (Murphy) re gun control
Coalition letter opposing any appropriations provision that would delay or block implementation of Dept of Ed gainful employment regulation
Budget and appropriations, including potential Balanced Budget Amendment, and FY 17 funding for ESEA Title I and Impact Aid
Higher Education Act reauthorization
S. 2814, the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017
FY 17 Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations - amendment on higher education task force
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 |
Kristor |
Cowan |
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Earl |
Hadley |
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Sarah |
Cohen |
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Jennifer |
Scully |
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Derrick |
Figures |
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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
H.R.1217, Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act and as released as Rep. Thompson amendment
H.R.4269, Assault Weapons Ban of 2015
FY 2017 Commerce, Justice, & Science Appropriations Bill, specifically in support of Amendments 4720 (Feinstein) and 4750 (Murphy) re 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 |
Kristor |
Cowan |
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Earl |
Hadley |
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Sarah |
Cohen |
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Jennifer |
Scully |
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Derrick |
Figures |
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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
H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act
Increased Public Health Funding (overall and for Zika, Opioids, Flint)
H.R. 1602, Nurse Staffing Standards for Patient Safety and Quality Care Act/ S. 864, National Nursing Shortage Reform and Patient Advocacy Act
H.R.4266 /S.2408, Nurse and Health Care Worker Protection Act
H.R.3513, Prescription Drug Affordability Act and prescription drug costs broadly
H.R.1217, Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act and as released as Rep. Thompson amendment
H.R.4269, Assault Weapons Ban of 2015
H.R. 5611, Homeland Safety and Security Act and related amendments (Thompson)
support of nomination of Mary Wakefield for HHS Deputy Secretary
General discussions surrounding the Public Health Emergency Response and Accountability Act (Draft)
General discussions surrounding Workplace violence in healthcare
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 |
Kristor |
Cowan |
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Sarah |
Cohen |
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Earl |
Hadley |
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Jennifer |
Scully |
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Derrick |
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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
Unaccompanied immigrant minors access to legal representation
General discussions surrounding ICE Raids
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 |
Kristor |
Cowan |
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Earl |
Hadley |
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Cohen |
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Derrick |
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Jennifer |
Scully |
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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
S. 2814, the National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2017:
- Coalition letter opposing any amendments sanctioning taxpayer-funded employment discrimination
- Second letter Supporting the Brown amendment to strike the Manchin amendment, thereby preventing aggressive recruiting
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 |
Kristor |
Cowan |
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Derrick |
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Earl |
Hadley |
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Sarah |
Cohen |
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Jennifer |
Scully |
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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
Coalition letter re school-based Medicaid Programs.
Coalition letter in support of the administrations Medicare Part B Drug Payment Pilot Proposal
2017, Medicare Advantage Capitation Rates and Medicare Advantage and Part D Payment Policies and Final Call Letter.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office
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 |
Kristor |
Cowan |
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Sarah |
Cohen |
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Derrick |
Figures |
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Earl |
Hadley |
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Jennifer |
Scully |
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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
S 2800, Stop Taxing Death and Disability Act
HR 1285, Eliminating the Hidden Student Loan Tax Act
HR 2889, Carried Interest Fairness Act
HR 2103, Stop Subsidizing Multimillion Dollar Corporate Bonuses Act
S 1908/HR 4109, Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act
S 2272/HR 4101, Protect Our Students and Taxpayers (POST) Act
General discussions surrounding IRS Normal Retirement Age regulations
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 |
Kristor |
Cowan |
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Sarah |
Cohen |
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Derrick |
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Earl |
Hadley |
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Jennifer |
Scully |
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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
National Coalition for Public Education coalition letter sign-on, in opposition to DC School Voucher Program in FY 2017
Letter to DoE/HHS re UAC treatment (no bill number)
H.R.4013 - Equity and Excellence in American Education Act
Gender Equity in Education Act (Draft)
Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016
Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 (H.R. 5003)
Teacher Diversity
HR 711, Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act
Private school vouchers, including:
HR 4901, SOAR Reauthorization Act and
S 2711 Native American Education Opportunity Act
S. 3025, Graduate Student Savings Act
Student Loan Repayment Simplification Act (no HR number yet)
HR 1285, Eliminating the Hidden Student Loan Tax Act
HR 2889, Carried Interest Fairness Act
HR 2103, Stop Subsidizing Multimillion Dollar Corporate Bonuses Act
S 1908/HR 4109, Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act
S 396/HR 747, Proprietary Education Oversight Coordination Improvement Act
S 1122/HR 2079, Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act
S 1165, Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act
S 1664/HR 3988, Military and Veterans Education Protection Act
S 1938/HR 2360, Career-Ready Student Veterans Act
S 2037/HR 3512, Pell Grant Restoration Act
HR 2192, PRO Students Act
S 2098/HR 3992, Students Before Profits Act
S 2253/HR 3991, Veterans Education Relief and Restoration Act
S 2272/HR 4101, Protect Our Students and Taxpayers (POST) Act
HR 4054, Ensuring Quality Education for Veterans Act (Waters)
General discussions surrounding Gainful employment regulations
General discussions surrounding Borrower Defense to Repayment regulations
General discussions surrounding Student loan repayment improvements, including CFPBs Payback Playbook
General discussions surrounding Teacher loan forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
HR 5587 or Perkins strengthening Career and Technical education for the 21st-century act
S.3056, CREATES Act
General discussions surrounding ESSA Regulations
General discussions surrounding ICE Raids
H.R.1217, Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act and as released as Rep. Thompson amendment
H.R.4269, Assault Weapons Ban of 2015
H.R. 5611, Homeland Safety and Security Act and related amendments (Thompson)
S 2859, College Access Act
Promoting Access and Retention Through New Efforts to Require Shared Higher Investments in Postsecondary Success (PARTNERSHIPS) Act (no bill number yet)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - Dept of, White House Office, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Kristor |
Cowan |
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Beth |
Antunez |
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Earl |
Hadley |
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Jennifer |
Scully |
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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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ISSUE UPDATE
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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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