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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1660 L STREET, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 701 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 4174-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2008 |
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 | |
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: Paul A. Marchand, Assistant Executive Director for Policy and Advocacy |
Date | 04/21/2008 |
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
L-HHS-ED Appropriations for FY 2009, all provisions dealing with education (IDEA), NCLB, human services
and employment for persons with disabilities.
S.Con.Res. 70 and H.Con.Res. 312, FY 2009 Budget Resolution, all provisions related to persons with disabilities.
SSA's Limitation on Administrative Expenses budget proposal, provisions dealing with having enough SSA staff support for
beneficiaries.
The Medicaid relief for states in economic stimulus.
Moratorium on Medicaid regulations.
P.L. 109-171 (S. 1932), Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, provisions dealing with Medicaid, TANF, Family Opportunity Act, and
other human services issues, and Social Security.
S. 3521, Stop Over Spending Act, provisions dealing with a proposed new budget process and control of Federal spending.
Family Support Act, part of the Developmetnal Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Education - Dept of, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Social Security Administration (SSA), 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 |
Paul |
Marchand |
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Martha |
Ford |
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Elizabeth |
Savage |
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N/A |
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Julie |
Ward |
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N/A |
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Erika |
Hagensen |
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N/A |
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Annie |
Acosta |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
P.L. 108-446, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Implementation.
H.R. 1281 and S. 45, Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Protection Act, all provisions dealing with voter protections.
H.R. 3195 and S. 1881, ADA Restoration of 2007, provisions dealing with restoring civil rights protection for persons with
disabilities.
S. 1105 and H.R. 1592, Local Law Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions dealing with protections for persons with
disabilities.
S. 358 and H.R. 493, Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2007, all provisions that protect persons with
disabilities.
H.R. 811, Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2007.
S. 1447, Ballot Integrity Act of 2007.
H.R. 3995, to protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action
law suits on behalf of such residents.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Education - Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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 |
Paul |
Marchand |
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Elizabeth |
Savage |
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N/A |
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Annie |
Acosta |
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N/A |
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Erika |
Hagensen |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
NCLB reauthorization, regulations for students with disabilities.
Rehabilitation Act Reauthorization implementation, provisions dealing with vocational and rehabilitation issues for individuals
with disabilities.
Assistive Technoloby Act implementation, regulations govern ing assistive devices for persons with disabilities.
Medicaid/IDEA Related Services for Students with disabilities, provisions dealing with education and health issues.
S. 1642, Higher Education Amendments of 2007.
H.R. 4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act.
H.R. 4188, IDEA Fairness Restoration Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Education - Dept of, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 |
Ward |
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N/A |
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Paul |
Marchand |
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N/A |
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Elizabeth |
Savage |
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N/A |
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Martha |
Ford |
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N/A |
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Erika |
Hagensen |
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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 FAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Family and Medical Leave Act regulations. Family Support provisons in the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of
Rights pending reauthorization.
Implementation of P.L. 109-171, Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, provisions dealing with TANF, Medicaid, and other human services issues.
S. 1758 and H.R. 3001, CLASS Act provisions that would establish a national, voluntary, premium-based long term care
insurance program.
Lifespan Respie Care Act appropriations (in H.R. 3043).
S. 985, Kinship Caregiver Support Act, provisions that would provide support for caregivers of individauls with special
needs.
S. 937 and H.R. 1881, Expanding the Promise for Individuals with Autim, provides services and supports to these families.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 |
Ward |
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N/A |
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Martha |
Ford |
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N/A |
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Elizabeth |
Savage |
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N/A |
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Erika |
Hagensen |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
P.L. 108-173, Medicare Prescription Drug Modernization act of 2003, implementation of provisions for dual eligibles.
P.L. 108-171, Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, implementation of provisions dealing with Medicaid, TANF, other human
services.
Implemetation of the Health Insurance Flexibilityi and Accountability Waiver.
Implementation of Family Caregivers Support Act.
Family Support Act of 2007, provisions dealing with buying into Medicaid.
Funding for Lifespan Respite Care Act, provisions that address respite care services for family caregivers of individuals
with special needs.
H.Con.Res 99 and S.Con.Res.21, FY 2008 Budget Resolution, provisions dealing with reserve funds for SCHIP and the reabilitation option.
H.R. 1459 and S. 543, Preserving Access to In Patient Rehabilitation Hospital Act of 2007.
S. 1050 and H.R. 3294, Promoting Wellness for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2007.
Legislative proposals to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
S. 558. Mental Health Parity Act of 2007.
S. 634 and H.R. 1634, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act.
Moratorium for Medicaid's regulations on rehabilitation, school-based administration and transportationi services,
and case management.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Education - Dept of, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), 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 |
Martha |
Ford |
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N/A |
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Elizabeth |
Savage |
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
State and Local Housing Flexibility Act, provisions that address the needs of persons with disabilities.
FY 2009 Section 811 and Section 8 appropriations, provisions that address housing for persons with disabilities.
H.R. 5772, Frank Melville Supportive Investment Act of 2008.
Implementation of Department of Homeland Security Appropriations, provisions dealing with the needs of persons with
disabilities.
Transportation/HUD appropriations bill, provisions dealing with housing for persons with disabilities.
H.R. 2985, National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act, provisions assuring housing for persons with disabilites.
H.R. 1851, Section 8 Voucher Reform Act (SEVRA), revisionis dealing with vouchers for low-income families.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD)
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 |
Elizabeth |
Savage |
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N/A |
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Erika |
Hagensen |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Disability community concerns regarding employment, including implementation of P.L. 106-170, Ticket to Work
and Work Incentives Improvement Act.
Implementation of the Javits-Wagner-O'day Act, provisions dealing with employment for individuals with disabilities.
Family and Medical Leave Act regulations.
Implementation of the Ticket tro Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act.
WIA/Vocational Rehabilitation Act reauthorization
Minimum wage implementation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Education - Dept of, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Social Security Administration (SSA)
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 |
Paul |
Marchand |
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N/A |
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Martha |
Ford |
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N/A |
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Julie |
Ward |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions dealing with protections for persons with disabilities.
S. 1105 and H.R. 1592, Crime Victims with Disabilities Act.
H.R. 1593, The Second Chance Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Natl Council on Disability, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), 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 |
Erika |
Hagensen |
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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
H.R. 1809, Medicare Independent Living Ct of 2007, provisions that assist persons with disabilities.
P.L. 109-171, Choice Act, Direct Support Profefssioinals Fairness andSecurity Act (H.R. 1279).
S. 1799 and H.R. 1621, Community Choice Act, provisions providing independence for individuals with disabilities.
H.R. 1279, Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act of 2007, provisions dealing with direct support
workers for persons with disabilities.
P.L. 109-171, implementation of the Deficit ReductionAct, provisions dealing with TANF and Medicaid.
S. 2499, Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007.
Legislation not yet introduced to amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to improve usefullness of the new section 1915(i) Home and Community-Based Services Option.
H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008, sections pertaining to moratoria on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rehabilitation option, case management and school based services/transportation regulations.
S. 2819, Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008, same as above as well as provision to impose a moratoria on SCHIP directive and provisions to provide state fiscal relief.
S. 2578 and H.R. 5173, legisation to impose a one year moratorium on the CMS case management rule.
H.R. 4355, moratorium on rehabilitation option and school-based transportation rule.
S.Con.Res. 70 and H.Con.Res. 312, FY 2009 Budget Resolutions, provisions dealing with Medicaid reserve funds.
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), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 |
Martha |
Ford |
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Paul |
Marchand |
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Elizabeth |
Savage |
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N/A |
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Julie |
Ward |
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N/A |
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Annie |
Acosta |
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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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Improvements to Title II and title XVI for people with disabilities.
Protection of disabled adult child benefits.
Issues regarding the future of disability policy.
Supplemental Security Income program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities.
Social Security Disabililty program issues.
Regulations affecting Title II or Title SVI fo the Social Security Act, provisions dealing with persons wth disabilities.
Implementation of Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act.
Work incentives and other improvements for people with disabilities in Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act.
SSA's Limitation on Administrative Expenses issues.
Notice of proposed rulemaking on the hearing and appeals process.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
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 |
Martha |
Ford |
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Julie |
Ward |
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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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2206, Emergency Supplemental - U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraqi Accountability
Appropriations Act of 2007; H.R. 2370, Financial Security Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2007; S. 2741, Disability Savings Accounts; S.2743, Financial Security Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Treasury - Dept of
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 |
Ward |
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Paul |
Marchand |
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Martha |
Ford |
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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
Implementation of SAFETEA-LU and H.R. 3985, over the road bus accessibility.
Dept. of Transportation ADA regulations, provisions dealing with accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Ward |
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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 UNM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Implementation of P.L. 106-170, Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999, provisions dealing with
employment for individuals with disabilities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
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 |
Martha |
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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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