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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 | 801 G STREET NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 14110-12
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6. House ID# 324260000
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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 |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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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: MR. PAUL J. TRIPODI |
Date | 9/3/2014 2:52:11 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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Opposed nomination of David Barron to First Circuit Court
Opposed nomination of Michelle Friedland to 9th Circuit Court.
H..R. 4225 Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation Act: Amends Federal criminal code to empower prosecutors to investigate and prosecute advertisers of sex slavery.
Amdt. #25 to HR 4660 Rohrbacher Amdt to Commerce, Judiciary, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations: Blocks Dept. of Justice from enforcing Controlled Substances Act in states that have legalized marijuana.
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 |
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Christensen |
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Leanna |
Baumer |
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Nicholas |
Frase |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY '15 Financial Services Appropriations riders, Rep. Nunnelee Amdt.: Prohibits federal funding of abortion in Affordable Care Act multi state plans.
FY '15 Financial Services Appropriations riders, Rep. Harris Amdt.: Focuses on impact of decriminalizing marijuana in DC.
Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations, Aderholt Amdt.: Prohibits federal funding of abortion in Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities for refugees and detainees.
HR 4870 Fleming Amdt regarding atheist chaplains: Dept. of Defense Appropriations, FY 2015.
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 |
David |
Christensen |
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Leanna |
Baumer |
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Emily |
Minick |
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Nicholas |
Frase |
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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 CON
16. Specific lobbying issues
SJ Res 19: Sen. Udall Amendment, Amendment to Constitution to limit political speech.
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 |
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Christensen |
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Nicholas |
Frase |
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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
National Defense Authorization Act FY '15 [House]: Protection of religious liberty of chaplains and service members.
National Defense Authorization Act FY '15 [Senate]: Protection of religious liberty of chaplains and service members.
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 |
David |
Christensen |
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Leanna |
Baumer |
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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
H.R. 2429 Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013: Amends Internal Revenue Code to repeal estate and generation skipping transfer taxes.
s. 1183 Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013: Amends Internal Revenue Code to repeal the death tax.
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 |
Emily |
Minick |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 653 Special Envoy Bill: Creates Special Envoy at State Dept. for religious freedom in Near East and So. Central Asia.
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 |
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Christensen |
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Leanna |
Baumer |
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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. 940 Health Care Conscience Rights Act: Protections against discrimination due to religious or moral objections to certain services in health care plans.
S. 1204 Health Care Conscience Rights Act: Protections against discrimination due to religious or moral objections to certain services in health care plans.
H.R. 4302 Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014: Reauthorizes Title V abstinence block grants.
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 |
David |
Christensen |
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Emily |
Minick |
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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
S. 1808 Marriage and Religious Freedom Act: Upholds religious freedom re: traditional view of marriage.
H.R. 3133 Marriage and Religious Freedom Act: Upholds religious freedom re: traditional view of marriage.
H. Res. 601 Rep. Franks resolution regarding Meriam Ibrahim: Appeal to free Meriam Ibrahim from a Sudan prison due to religious persecution.
H. Res. 547 Rep. Forbes and Rep. McIntyre Day of Prayer Resolution: Recognizes National Day of Prayer.
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 |
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Christensen |
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Leanna |
Baumer |
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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 1755 Employment Non-Discrimination Act: Impact of anti-discrimination laws related to sexual orientation and identity of religious groups, persons and businesses.
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 |
Leanna |
Baumer |
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Nicholas |
Frase |
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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 FAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 1670 Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: Bans late term abortions after 20 weeks gestation due to pain for the unborn.
H.R. 4698 Every Child is a Blessing Act of 2014: Prohibits recovery of damages in certain civil claims that a child should not have been born due to disability, abnormality, etc.
HR 3279 Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act: Requires full disclosure as to whether insurance plan covers abortion.
S. 2024 State Marriage Defense Act of 2014: Clarifies meaning of "marriage" and "spouse for Federal purposes and ensures respect for State regulation of marriage.
H.R. 3829 State Marriage Defense Act of 2014: Clarifies meaning of "marriage" and "spouse for Federal purposes and ensures respect for State regulation of marriage.
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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David |
Christensen |
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Leanna |
Baumer |
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Emily |
Minick |
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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
H.R. 3339 The One Size Does Not Fit All in Education Act: Prohibits use of funds by the Dept. of Education to implement multi state academic standards.
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
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Emily |
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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
H.R. 2529 Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act: Amends definition of "spouse" for purposes of veteran benefits.
HR 4486 Miitary Construction VA Approps, Blumenauer Amdt: Allows Veterans Affairs health providers to recommend medical marijuana.
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
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Leanna |
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Nicholas |
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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 GAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 2159 Restoration of America's Wire Act: Restricts on-line gambling specifcally related to the internet.
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
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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
HR 2164 Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2012: Amends federal criminal code to prohibit human cloning.
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
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Emily |
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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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