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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 225 EAST 16TH STREET, SUITE 580 |
Address2 | CAMPUS BOX 587 |
| City | DENVER |
State | CO |
Zip Code | 80203 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 39371-12
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6. House ID# 334500000
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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
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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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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Method A.
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: TANYA KELLY-BOWRY, VICE PRESIDENT |
Date | 01/19/2012 |
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
See addendum page
FY 2012 Budget (Lobbied on Terahertz technologies investment; requested DOD funding for National Forensic Genomic Center (NFGC) cancer research program; lobbied against funding cuts to National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Research Centers; lobbied for Medicaid funding; lobbied on FY 12 funding and support for inclusion of the Space Technology program in NASA's FY 11 Operating Plan; lobbied on federal investment in urban green infrastructure, including Redfields to Greenfields project and a student MBA project on sustainable development; lobbied on funding for expansion of JILA facilities; lobbied on NASA cuts and potential funding for Total Solar Irradiance project; lobbied for restoration of funds to Title VI International Programs and cuts to Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) program within the U.S. Department of Educations Title VI programs; lobbied for support of Troops to Teachers program; lobbied on FIPSE funding); lobbied to maintain the NIH salary cap at executive level 1; lobbied in support of funding for Title VII & VIII; lobbied on Continuance of Total Solar Irradiance Satellite within JPSS program, requested support of FY12 Minibus and Omnibus spending packages and basic research within NOAA, NIST, NSF, NASA, NIH, DOE, held meeting on the impact of sequestration and SuperCommittee proposals.
FY 2013 Budget, requested support in US House to sign a letter to OMB Director requesting full support for NOAA climate programs for FY 13 budget request; Requested support (House and Senate) to request NIST consider including competitive gratns incorporating Terahertz technologies in FY13 and upcoming budget proposals.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Office of Management & Budget (OMB),
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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Sprenger |
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Lynne |
Lyons |
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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
Lobbied on cuts to Graduate Medical Education and Indirect Medical Education funding
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 |
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Lyons |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Lobbied on opportunities in cyber security legislation to allow universities to compete for funding; Advocated for inclusion of regional cybersecurity hubs in The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (H.R. 3523); Coordinate on partnership with Department of Homeland Security and State of Colorado in revising State of Colorado Homeland Security Strategy;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS),
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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Sprenger |
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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
Lobbied on possible National Solar Observatory in Boulder; Lobbied on Southern CO Higher Ed Consortium.
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 |
David |
Sprenger |
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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
Requested assistance in discussions with NCES and cost study; Tour NIST and dicussions on CU/NIST JILA partnership; Advocated for inclusion of ARPA-ED proposal for higher education act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST),
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 |
David |
Sprenger |
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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
Lobbied for funding for the Denver Veterans' Affars Medical Center (VAMC).
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 |
Lynne |
Lyons |
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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
Lobbied for Assistive Technology Funding (H.R. 3070); Lobbied against Alternative Financing Programs (AFP-H.R. 3070); and lobbied on NIH funding for Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension research.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH)
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 |
Lynne |
Lyons |
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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
Lobbied against Medicare Physican Reimbursement Cuts (H.R. 3630-Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation 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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Lynne |
Lyons |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
Lobbied for a delay in implementation for DOD MOU regulations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Lynne |
Lyons |
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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
Lobbied in support of RTD Tiger III grant proposal.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Lyons |
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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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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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