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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 512 10TH STREET NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 28481-12
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6. House ID# 316440000
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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
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Douglas Johnson, legislative director |
Date | 04/18/2008 |
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
Supported Allard Amendment No. 4233 to S. Con Res. 70 (budget resolution), to encourage codification of recognition of unborn child under SCHIP program. Supported Ensign Amendment No. 4335 to S. Con. Res. 70 (budget resolution), to set aside $50 million contingent on enactment of the Child Custody Protection Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Johnson |
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Andrea |
Lyon |
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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
Supported Discharge Petition No. 3 on HR 2905, to prohibit reimposition of so-called "Fairness Doctrine." Supported HR 618, responded to inquiries regarding legal effects of HR 1094, HR 2597. Supported civil rights of medically dependent and disabled, and related legal principles.
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 |
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Lyon |
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Thomas (Burke) |
Balch |
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Jennifer |
Popik |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CON
16. Specific lobbying issues
Opposed SJR 10 and HJR 40 ("Women's Equality Amendment" or "Equal Rights Amendment") unless revised by adoption of Sensenbrenner abortion-neutral amendment.
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 |
Douglas |
Johnson |
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Muskett |
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Andrea |
Lyon |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Consulted regarding possible amendment to HR 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act) pertaining to certain abortion-inducing drugs (amendment not offered).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Douglas |
Johnson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code FAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Supported Ultrasound Informed Consent Act (S. 2075, HR 5032). Supported Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act (S. 356, HR 3442). Opposed "Freedom of Choice Act" (S. 1173, HR 1964). Analysis of drafts on Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act (later introduced as S. 2788).
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 |
Douglas |
Johnson |
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Susan |
Muskett |
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Andrea |
Lyon |
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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
Supported Discharge Petition No. 3 (on H.R. 2905) to prohibit reimposition of so-called "Fairness Doctrine." Communicated with various Senate offices to encourage action on long-stalled nominations to various federal courts.
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 |
Douglas |
Johnson |
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Susan |
Muskett |
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Andrea |
Lyon |
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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
On contemplated legislation restructuring Medicare Advantage, opposed rationing of Medicare through curtailing private fee-for-service option. On Healthy Americans Act (S. 334), opposed rationing of health care, supported addition of variable withhold financing method to avoid rationing, analysis of abortion mandates and possible revisions to avoid enactment of abortion mandates. Analysis of National Health Care Decisions Day (SJ Res. 29, HJ Res. 77). (continued)
On legislation to reauthorize "global AIDS" (PEPFAR) program: In the House of Representatives, analysis and opposition to Lantos drafts of January 18 and January 31, 2008. Analysis and opposition to anticipated pro-abortion amendments to successor bill HR 5501 (Berman-Ros-Lehtinen); such amendments were not offered in the House. In the Senate, analysis and opposition on Biden draft legislation, opposition to Boxer Amendment to Biden draft (not offered), lobbying in support of inclusion of elements of House-passed bill into final Senate bill. Supported Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act (S. 1810). On legislation (HR 1424) to establish certain parity requirements for mental health treatment benefits, provided analysis regarding possible abortion-related implications (took no position on House passage of bill); subsequent contacts regarding treatment of abortion-related concerns in possible conference with narrower Senate-passed bill (S. 558).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), State - Dept of (DOS), 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 |
Douglas |
Johnson |
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Susan |
Muskett |
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Andrea |
Lyon |
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Thomas (Burke) |
Balch |
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Jennifer |
Popik |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Supported Ensign Amendment No. 4335 to S.Con.Res. 70 (budget resolution) to earmark $50 million contingent on enactment of the Child Custody Protection Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Douglas |
Johnson |
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Lyon |
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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
On Indian health reauthorization legislation (S. 1200), supported Vitter Amendment to prohibit coverage of abortion in Indian health programs, with certain exceptions. On companion House legislation (HR 1328), supported parallel language sponsored by Congressman Pitts.
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), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Douglas |
Johnson |
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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 MED
16. Specific lobbying issues
Opposed S. 5, legislation to promote research that requires the killing of human embryos, supported sustaining veto of that bill. Opposed legislation to codify a clone-and-kill policy (HR 2560, S. 812). Supported ban on human cloning (S. 1036, HR 2564). Analyzed draft Senate legislation to promote ethical alternatives to embryo-destructive stem cell research.
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 |
Douglas |
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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
On contemplated legislation restructuring Medicare Advantage, opposed rationing of Medicare through curtailing private fee-for-service option.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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 |
Thomas (Burke) |
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Jennifer |
Popik |
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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
Opposed S. 5, legislation to promote research that requires the killing of human embryos, supported sustaining veto of that bill. Opposed legislation to codify a clone-and-kill policy (HR 2560, S. 812). Supported ban on human cloning (S. 1036, HR 2564). Analyzed draft Senate legislation to promote ethical alternatives to embryo-destructive stem cell research.
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
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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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