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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1111 14th Street, NW, Suite 1100 |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 2228-12
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6. House ID# 310240000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
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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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 Graham |
Date | 7/16/2020 2:49:54 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
Funding for dental coverage and benefits, caries prevention and oral health promotion, the dental workforce (incl. alternative dental providers and dental residencies), dental research, and other dental-related agencies, programs and services.
Funding for dental coverage and benefits, caries prevention and oral health promotion, the dental workforce (incl. alternative dental providers and dental residencies), dental research, and other dental-related agencies, programs and services.
Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations-Agriculture (WIC, school lunches, Team Nutrition)
Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations-Defense (dental research programs)
Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations-Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (IHS oral health division)
Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations-Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (AHRQ, CDC, CMS, HHS, HRSA, NIH/NIDCR, other dental-related agencies)
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES)
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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Authority for dental-related programs to operate, caries prevention and oral health promotion, access to dental care, dental research, oral and craniofacial defects, filling Chief Dental Officer positions at CMS, prescribing practices (e.g., opioid prescribing), etc.
Authority for dental-related programs to operate, caries prevention and oral health promotion, access to dental care, dental research, insurance and billing, oral and craniofacial defects, prescribing practices (e.g., opioid prescribing), etc.
H.R. 3630, No Surprises Act
S. 1895, Lower Health Care Costs Act
H.R. 269, to clarify the regulatory framework with respect to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved drug application
H.R. 1379, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA Act) H.R. 1614, John S. McCain Opioid Addiction Prevention Act
S 192, Community and Public Health Programs Extension Act
S. 560, Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA Act)
S. 724, John S. McCain Opioid Addiction Prevention Act
H.R. 3762, Dental and Optometric Care Access Act of 2019 (DOC Access Act)
2021 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Proposed Rule
H.R. 5826, the Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020
H.R. 5800, the Ban Surprise Medical Billing Act
H.R. 7255, mental health of healthcare providers
Health care coverage during pandemic
HR 7158, The Health Enterprise Zones Act
Oral health initiatives, Chief Dental Officer
Allowing dental practices to apply for Telehealth Program Funds regardless of size, location, or non-profit status
Action for Dental Health Implementation
COVID - 19 reopening guidance
Health Profession Shortage Areas
Access to personal protective equipment for dental offices
Provider Relief Fund
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), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Indian Health Service, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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 |
Graham |
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Chris |
Tampio |
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Robert |
Burns |
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Jennifer |
Fisher |
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Natalie |
Hales |
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Megan |
Mortimer |
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Roxanne |
Yaghoubi |
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David |
Linn |
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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
Expansion of adult dental Medicaid benefits
Section 1332 Waivers
Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage participation/enrollment requirement)
Medicare Part D (Medicare Part D prescriber registration/enrollment requirement)
Medicaid funding for the US territories
Expansion of Medicare Benefits
House Resolution 826, expressing disapproval of recent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services guidance on Medicaid block grants
Medicaid block grants - Healthy Adult Opportunity Initiative
Chief Dental Officer Appointment to CMS
Federal Medical Assistance Percentage Increase and Maintenance of Effort
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)
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 |
Roxanne |
Yaghoubi |
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Chris |
Tampio |
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Michael |
Graham |
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Megan |
Mortimer |
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Natalie |
Hales |
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David |
Linn |
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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
Educational debt, student loans, loan repayment programs, dental school accreditation
Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (student loans, accreditation)
H.R. 996, Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act
H.R. 1554, Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (REDI Act)
H.R. 1899, Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculation Act
H.R. 2186, Student Loan Refinancing Act
S. 359, Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act
H.R. 3418, Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act (POST Grad Act)
S. 2871/H.R. 6448 Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act
H.R. 4674, College Affordability Act
Student loan relief during COVID-19 pandemic
Open Access Publishing
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)
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 |
Megan |
Mortimer |
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Robert |
Burns |
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Michael |
Graham |
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Chris |
Tampio |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Reauthorization of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) (National School Lunch Program, WIC program, Team Nutrition)
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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Robert |
Burns |
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Natalie |
Hales |
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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. 1418, Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2019
S. 350, Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2019
H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act Implementation
H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Implementation
Small business exemptions from Family and Medical Leave Act requirements
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), 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 |
Michael |
Graham |
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Natalie |
Hales |
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Megan |
Mortimer |
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Chris |
Tampio |
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Jennifer |
Fisher |
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Robert |
Burns |
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David |
Linn |
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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
Health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, expand and make permanent the 199A/pass through deduction for small businesses.
H.R. 1366, Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act of 2019 (RAISE ACT) (health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts)
S. 503, Responsible Additions and Increases to Sustain Employee Health Benefits Act of 2019 (RAISE ACT) (health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts)
H.R. 6886/H.R. 7001 Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act.
S. 3833 Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act
H.R. 7216 Small Business Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Tax Credit Act
S. 3716 Main Street Enhancement and Safety Act
Deductibility of expenses paid for with funds from Paycheck Protection Program loans.
H.R. 6776 JOBS Credit Act of 2020
H.R. 266 Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
H.R. 6433, Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Emergency Situations (HEROES) Act
Deductibility of Expenses paid for with Paycheck Protection Program loan funds
S. 2871/H.R. 6448 Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury - Dept of, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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 |
Graham |
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Chris |
Tampio |
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Natalie |
Hales |
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Megan |
Mortimer |
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Dr. Robert |
Mitton |
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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. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act Implementation
H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Implementation
Increased flexibility for the Paycheck Protection Programs loans
Access to Paycheck Protection Program loans for 501(c)(6) small business organizations
Increased funding for small business loan programs
H.R. 6494, Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Act
H.R. 7011, Pandemic Risk Insurance Act
Liability protections for small businesses
Deductibility of expenses and PPP
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Roxanne |
Yaghoubi |
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Chris |
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Natalie |
Hales |
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David |
Linn |
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Megan |
Mortimer |
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Dr. Robert |
Mitton |
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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
Vaping (oral health impact)
Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic
H.R. 2339, the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019
S. 1541, the Tobacco-Free Youth Act
S. 2100, the Tobacco to 21 Act
H.R. 1498, Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act
S. 655, Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act
H.R. 1854, the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019
H.R. 2339, the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019
S. 9, the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2019
S. 655, the Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act (SAFE Kids Act)
H.R. 3942, the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act
H.R. 4742, a bill that would impose an excise tax on nicotine
H.R. 7286, the Quit Because of COVID-19 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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Natalie |
Hales |
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Robert |
Burns |
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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. 4870/S. 2629 the United States Public Health Service Modernization Act of 2019
S. 2871/H.R. 6448 Indian Health Service Health Professions Tax Fairness 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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Veterans Affairs Innovation Center Dental Pilot Program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
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 |
Roxanne |
Yaghoubi |
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Dr. Robert |
Mitton |
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Megan |
Mortimer |
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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
Extending the Grace Period for Dentists on H-1B Visas
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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 |
Roxanne |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Tariffs on medical products and supplies to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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 |
Graham |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Clear aligners
Minamata Convention on Mercury
Flexibility in enforcing environmental compliance regulations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
Robert |
Burns |
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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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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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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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