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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 | 1111 14th Street, NW, Suite 1100 |
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City | Washington |
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Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 2228-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2011 |
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
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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: Michael A. Graham, Vice President for Government and Public Affairs |
Date | 07/20/2011 |
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
H.R.791/S. 387, A bill to amend Title 37, United States Code, to provide flexible spending arrangements for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes;
Department of Defense, proposed budget cuts as they relate to rank-reorganization.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Air Force - Dept of, Army - Dept of (Other) , Defense - Dept of (DOD), Navy - Dept of
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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2, Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act;
H.R. 5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011;
H.R. 570, Dental Emergency Responder Act;
H.R. 38,A bill to rescind funds appropriated to the Health Insurance Reform Implementation Fund under the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010;
HR105, Empowering Patients First Act;
HR157, Health Care Safety Net Enhancement Act of 2011;
HR165, Informed Choice Act;
H.R. 969, the Medical Practice Freedom Act of 2011;
H.R. 314, Medical Liability Procedural Reform Act of 2011;
S. 197, Medical Care Access Protection (MCAP) Act of 2011
S. 312/H.R. 605, Patients Freedom to Choose Act;
S. 966, Bone Health Promotion and Research Act of 2011;
H.R. 1578, Violence Against Women Health Initiative Act of 2011;
S. 296, Preserving Access to Life-Saving Medications Act.
HHS - P.L. 111-148; 111-152, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act;
HHS - Secretary's Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020;
HHS - Healthy People 2020;
HHS - Comments on planning and establishment of state level exchanges;
HHS - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response;
HHS - National Health Security Strategy (biennial implementation plan);
HHS - National Disaster Medical System (disaster medical assistance team);
HHS - Office of Global Health (United Nations high-level meeting on non-communicable diseases);
CDC - Division of Oral Health Reorganization;
CMS - CMS Limited English Proficiency Guidelines;
HRSA - Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry Nominations;
NIH - National Advisory Dental and Craniofacial Research Council Nominations;
SAMHSA - Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, National Recovery Month;
State - United Nations Summit on Non-Communicable Diseases;
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy - Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Plan;
FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (dry mouth labeling).
Medical/Dental Coding Issues;
Comparative Effectiveness regarding Dental Quality Alliance;
Health Information Technology (HIT) Regulations;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Indian Health Service, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), State - Dept of (DOS), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP)
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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Burns |
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Brian |
Sodergren |
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Jennifer |
Fisher |
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Judith C. |
Sherman |
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Michael |
Graham |
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Brzica |
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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 TOB
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1639, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2011;
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (FDA tobacco amendment);
FDA - Center for Tobacco Products (public health stakeholder discussion)
FDA, Nominations to FDA Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee;
FDA, Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Food & Drug Administration (FDA), 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 |
Judith C. |
Sherman |
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Jennifer |
Fisher |
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Michael |
Graham |
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Brzica |
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Sodergren |
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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
H.R. 2219, Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2012;
H.R. 2584, Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Indian Health Service, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Air Force - Dept of, Army - Dept of (Other) , Defense - Dept of (DOD), Navy - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Judith C. |
Sherman |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
FTC Report on Food Marketing to Children;
USDA, Letter in support of the New York State office of Temporary and Disability Assistance's proposal to operate a two-year demonstration project that would effectively restrict the purchase of certain "sugar-sweetened beverages" (including most carbonated soft drinks) with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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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Burns |
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Judith C. |
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Michael |
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Michael |
Brzica |
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Jennifer |
Fisher |
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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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4, Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011;
H.RES.129, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes;
H.R.60, To repeal the expansion of information reporting requirements for payments of $600 or more to corporations, and for other purposes;
H.R.144, Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011;
H.R.584, To repeal the information reporting requirements added by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act;
H.R.705, Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011;
S.18, Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act;
S.72, Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011;
H.R. 1180/S. 364, Small Business Start-up Savings Accounts Act of 2011;
S. 474, Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act of 2011
S. 602, Clearing Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens (CURB) Act;
S. 609, Comprehensive Assessment of Regulations on the Economy Act of 2011
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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Judith C. |
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Michael |
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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
H.R.1150, Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2011;
Administration (OSHA) regarding issues related to ergonomics;
OSHA - Comprehensive Infectious Disease Control Standards;
OSHA - Enforcement Procedures for Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 206,A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent pending tax increases, and for other purposes;
H.RES. 25, A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the current federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home should not be further restricted;
DEA - registration fees.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Veterans Dental/Oral Health Research;
HR117, Housing, Employment, and Living Programs for (HELP) Veterans Act of 2011;
H.R. 238, Military Retiree Health Care Relief Act of 2011;
H.R.333, Disabled Veterans Tax Termination Act;
H.R. 614, Post 9/11 G.I. Bill Dependent Coverage Improvement Act;
H.R. 652; A bill to amend Title 10, United States Code, to limit the increase of premiums, deductibles, copayments or other charges for health care provided under the TRICARE program;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
HRSA - Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA),
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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
EPA - memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with EPA to help reduce amalgam in the environment;
State, International Agreement on Mercury Emissions;
EPA - Proposed rule to protect waterways by reducing mercury from dental offices.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) reauthorization;
AHRQ - U.S. Preventative Services Taskforce;
AHRQ - National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality;
FDA - Dental Products Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committeee;
NIH - National Advisory on Dental & Craniofacial Research Council;
NIH - National Advisory Committee to the NIH DIrector;
NIH - Working Group of the NIH Advisory Committee to the Director;
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute;
EPA - Recommendations for Fluoride Levels in Drinking Water;
EPA - Office of Pesticide Programs, Fluoride Dose Response and Relative Source Contribution documents
EPA - Office of Water, Fluoride Dose Response and Relative Source Contribution documents
HHS - Recommendations for Fluoride Levels in Drinking Water;
FDA - Classification of Dental Amalgam
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), State - Dept of (DOS), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 213 Regulation Audit Revive Economy (RARE) Act of 2011;
H.R. 214, Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis Creation and Sunset and Review Act of 2011;
H.R. 373, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2011;
H.R.1281, A bill to ensure economy and efficiency of federal government operations by establishing a moratorium on rulemaking actions, and for other purposes;
S. 358, Regulatory Responsibility for our Economy Act of 2011
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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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 IND
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 215, A bill to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Title I of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 while preserving the reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Indian Health Service
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
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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