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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
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State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 5632-12
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6. House ID# 312570000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2019 |
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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Michael Parrish |
Date | 4/22/2019 2:56:23 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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to pollinator health and habitat promotion.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to pesticide registration.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide (FIFRA) Regulations.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to genetically modified labeling.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Endangered Species Act and related reforms.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to 7 CFR Part 340.
Monitor implementation of the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law (P.L. 114-216).
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the regulation of biostimulants.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to biotech innovation and regulation.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Pet and Womens Safety Act, as authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill.
S. 483, Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018, Public Law No: 116-8 (enacted into law H.R. 1029, 115th Congress, as passed by the Senate).
H.R. 1337, Saving Americas Pollinators Act of 2019.
H.R. 1783, Keep Food Safe from Glyphosate Act of 2019.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Peter |
Stehouwer |
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Michael |
Holland |
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Counsel, Rep. Devin Nunes (CA-21), (2009-2011); Legislative Director and Counsel, Rep. John M. McHugh (NY-23) (2007-2009); Legislative Director, Rep. William M. Thomas (CA-22) (2001-2007); Legislative Assistant, Sen. Tim Hutchinson (AR) (1998-2001) |
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Kuschmider |
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Min. Staff(11), Subcom. Staff Dir.(10-11), Prof. Staff(07-10) - H. Ag. Com; Press Sec., Rep. D. Kildee(05-07); Press Sec. & Leg. As.(04-05), Sys.Ad./Mail Mgr.(01-04) for Rep. K. Lucas; PT Emp., Rep. C. Shays(02); Int., Rep. D. Moore(01) |
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James |
McVaney |
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N/A |
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Duane |
Simpson |
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N/A |
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Lucas |
Tomanelli |
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2015-2017, Dpty Staff Dir., Senate Comm. on Small Business and Entrepreneurship; 2006-2012, Leg. Asst./Subcom. Staff Dir./ Leg. Corr./Leg. Aide, Sen. Mike Crapo; 2005-2006, Staff Asst., House Comm. on Ways and Means, Subcom. on Oversight |
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
Monitor legislative and administrative action on appropriations and budget.
H.J. Res. 31, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (P.L. 116-6).
H.J. Res 28, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 (P.L. 116-5).
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 |
Michael |
Holland |
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Counsel, Rep. Devin Nunes (CA-21), (2009-2011); Legislative Director and Counsel, Rep. John M. McHugh (NY-23) (2007-2009); Legislative Director, Rep. William M. Thomas (CA-22) (2001-2007); Legislative Assistant, Sen. Tim Hutchinson (AR) (1998-2001) |
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Kuschmider |
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Min. Staff(11), Subcom. Staff Dir.(10-11), Prof. Staff(07-10) - H. Ag. Com; Press Sec., Rep. D. Kildee(05-07); Press Sec. & Leg. As.(04-05), Sys.Ad./Mail Mgr.(01-04) for Rep. K. Lucas; PT Emp., Rep. C. Shays(02); Int., Rep. D. Moore(01) |
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Duane |
Simpson |
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N/A |
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
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to intellectual property protection.
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 |
Brian |
McCullough |
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Ursula |
Wojciechowski |
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Michael |
Holland |
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Counsel, Rep. Devin Nunes (CA-21), (2009-2011); Legislative Director and Counsel, Rep. John M. McHugh (NY-23) (2007-2009); Legislative Director, Rep. William M. Thomas (CA-22) (2001-2007); Legislative Assistant, Sen. Tim Hutchinson (AR) (1998-2001) |
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
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to health care policy.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to drug importation, drug shortages, authorized genetics, and prescription drug advertising.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to womens health issues.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to over-the-counter consumer care products.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to dietary supplements.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to servicing of medical device equipment.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to FDA monograph reform and user fees.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the switch of prescription medications to over-the-counter medications.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to drug pricing, including rulemakings at HHS.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to repealing the medical device tax.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to sunscreen issues.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to P.L. 113-195, The Sunscreen Innovation Act.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to cosmetics reform legislation.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to drug take back and pseudoephedrine regulation.
H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019.
H.R. 863, DXM Abuse Prevention Act of 2019.
H.R. 965, CREATES Act of 2019.
H.R. 985, FAST Generics Act of 2019.
H.R. 1344, Competitive DRUGS Act of 2019.
H.R. 1503, Orange Book Transparency Act of 2019.
H.R. 1520, Purple Book Continuity Act of 2019.
S. 340, CREATES Act of 2019.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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 |
Julie |
Corcoran |
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Brian |
Nagle |
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Lindsay |
Morris |
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Peter |
Stehouwer |
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Michael |
Parrish |
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Executive Assistant, Congressman Sam Farr (2001-2002); Staff Asst., US Department of State (1999-2001) |
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
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Medicare policy.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Medicaid policy.
H.R. 1046, Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019.
S. 377, Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019.
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 |
Brian |
Nagle |
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Julie |
Corcoran |
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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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) petitions.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Section 301 tariffs.
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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Brian |
McCullough |
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Ursula |
Wojciechowski |
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Stephanie |
Murphy |
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Director for Agricultural Affairs, Office of the United States Trade Representative (2009-2014) |
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James |
Travis |
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Rep. Cal Dooley (CA-20): Senior Advisor, Agriculture Policy & Water Resources (1999-2003) |
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Michael |
Parrish |
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Executive Assistant, Congressman Sam Farr (2001-2002); Staff Asst., US Department of State (1999-2001) |
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
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to tax reform.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to implementation of P.L. 115-97, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
H.R. 1922, Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2019.
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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Brian |
McCullough |
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Ursula |
Wojciechowski |
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Lindsay |
Morris |
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Michael |
Parrish |
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Executive Assistant, Congressman Sam Farr (2001-2002); Staff Asst., US Department of State (1999-2001) |
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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to trade.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to foreign regulation of chemicals and pesticides.
Monitor legislative issues and administrative action related to trade discussions with China, including those related to the ag biotech sector.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to China import approvals.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EU import approvals.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to foreign agriculture laws, regulations, and trade.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to investigation of Sections 232 and 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the negotiation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the renegotiation of the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA).
Monitor administrative action related to the Review of Controls for Certain Emerging Technologies ANPRM.
S. 287, Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019.
H.R. 940, Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2019.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Treasury - Dept of, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), State - Dept of (DOS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO)
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 |
Brian |
McCullough |
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Ursula |
Wojciechowski |
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Michael |
Holland |
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Counsel, Rep. Devin Nunes (CA-21), (2009-2011); Legislative Director and Counsel, Rep. John M. McHugh (NY-23) (2007-2009); Legislative Director, Rep. William M. Thomas (CA-22) (2001-2007); Legislative Assistant, Sen. Tim Hutchinson (AR) (1998-2001) |
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Stephanie |
Murphy |
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Director for Agricultural Affairs, Office of the United States Trade Representative (2009-2014) |
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Michael |
Parrish |
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Executive Assistant, Congressman Sam Farr (2001-2002); Staff Asst., US Department of State (1999-2001) |
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Duane |
Simpson |
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N/A |
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James |
Travis |
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Rep. Cal Dooley (CA-20): Senior Advisor, Agriculture Policy & Water Resources (1999-2003) |
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
Monitor legislative and administrative action relation to the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA).
H.R. 1, For the People Act of 2019.
S. 949, For the People Act of 2019.
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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Brian |
McCullough |
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James |
McVaney |
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N/A |
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
Monitor administrative action related to the Renewable Fuel Standard.
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 |
Michael |
Holland |
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Counsel, Rep. Devin Nunes (CA-21), (2009-2011); Legislative Director and Counsel, Rep. John M. McHugh (NY-23) (2007-2009); Legislative Director, Rep. William M. Thomas (CA-22) (2001-2007); Legislative Assistant, Sen. Tim Hutchinson (AR) (1998-2001) |
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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor administrative action related to phosphate mining operations and permits.
H.R. 1834, Defending our National Marine Sanctuaries from Damaging Chemicals Act of 2019.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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 |
Michael |
Holland |
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Counsel, Rep. Devin Nunes (CA-21), (2009-2011); Legislative Director and Counsel, Rep. John M. McHugh (NY-23) (2007-2009); Legislative Director, Rep. William M. Thomas (CA-22) (2001-2007); Legislative Assistant, Sen. Tim Hutchinson (AR) (1998-2001) |
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Trent |
Clark |
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N/A |
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Lindsay |
Morris |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5, Equality 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
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Ursula |
Wojciechowski |
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Kasey |
Gillette |
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Sen. Pol. Adv., Sen. H. Reid(09-14); Dep. Leg. Dir., Sen. B. Casey(07-09); Pol. Adv., Sen. D. Stabenow(05-07); Sen. Pol. Adv.(02-04), Leg. Asst.(01-02), Leg. Corr.(00-01), Staff Asst.(00), Intern(99) -- Sen. B. Graham |
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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24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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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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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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