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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
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State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 39358-12
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6. House ID# 307040000
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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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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Christopher Harrington |
Date | 4/20/2020 6:23:54 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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY 2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Funding for agriculture research programs, issues related to matching fund requirement language under the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Program; research and development issues; citrus greening related issues; funding for NIFA; funding for AGARDA; issues related to capacity grant and cooperative extension research and education programs; and other agriculture priorities.
Agriculture research issues
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 |
Phillip |
Harman |
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Kamala |
Lyon |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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
Artificial Intelligence (AI) research issues
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science and Technology programs
Funding for science and research programs
FY 2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Funding for agriculture research programs, issues related to matching fund requirement language under the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Program; research and development issues; citrus greening related issues; funding for NIFA; Funding for AGARDA; issues related to capacity grant and cooperative extension research and education programs; and other agriculture priorities.
FY 2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues; funding for the National Science Foundation and other research and engineering programs
FY 2021 Department of Defense Appropriations bill; research and development issues
FY 2021 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues; funding for energy research and engineering programs
FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Funding for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Education and Research Centers (ERCs) and Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (AFF) Centers; funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), funding for health and research programs
FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act; research and development issues
H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-123); research and development issues
H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127); research and development issues
H.R. 748/S. 3548; Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136); research and development issues
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 |
Phillip |
Harman |
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Kamala |
Lyon |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Patent related issues; commercialization issues; innovation and entrepreneurship issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Kamala |
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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY 2021 Department of Defense Appropriations bill; extramural research, research facilities issues; DOD basic research funding; DOD artificial intelligence research funding issues
FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act; extramural research, research facilities issues
H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-123); research and development issues
H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127); research and development issues
H.R. 748/S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136); research and development issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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 |
Christine |
Castillo |
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Phillip |
Harman |
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Kamala |
Lyon |
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Kathleen |
Ritzman |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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
H.R. 4968/S. 2225, The Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act
H.R. 748/S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136); Education, immigration, and higher education-related provisions
FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; funding for education programs
U.S. Department of Education Proposed Rule, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Program or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance (Docket ID ED-2018-OCR-0064-0001)
Higher Education Act Reauthorization proposals
H.R. 4674, The College Affordability Act
U.S. Department of Education, Agency Information Collection Instrument (ED-2019-ICCD-0154); Section 117 of the Higher Education Act, reporting requirements
H.R. 6194/S. 3450, A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - 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 |
Kamala |
Lyon |
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Crystal |
Martinez |
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Carl |
Welliver |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY 2021 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues
H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-123); research and development issues
H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127); research and development issues
H.R. 748/S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136); research and development issues
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 |
Phillip |
Harman |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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. 5800, the Ban Surprise Billing Act; benchmark payment rate related issues
H.R. 748/S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136); diagnostic testing, provider liability, Medicare, and personal protective equipment provisions
H.R. 5826, Consumer Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills Act of 2020; arbitration process and consumer protection related issues
H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-123); CDC and NIH related funding provisions
H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127); issues related to healthcare worker protections, health insurance, diagnostic testing, personal protective equipment, and Medicaid provisions
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Proposed Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Rule (MFAR) (Agency/Docket Number: CMS- 2393-P)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Julie |
Clements |
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Carl |
Welliver |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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
FY2021 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act; Coast Guard research and development related issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
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 |
Christine |
Castillo |
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Kathleen |
Ritzman |
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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
FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues
H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-123); research and development issues
H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127); research and development issues
H.R. 748/S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136); research and development issues
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 |
Phillip |
Harman |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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
Artificial Intelligence research
Funding for science and research programs
H.R. 748/S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136); extramural research issues; research and development issues
H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127); research and development issues
H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-123); research and development issues
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Supplemental Proposed Rule, Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science (Docket: EPA-HQ-OA-2018-0259)
EPA Science and Technology programs
FY 2021 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Funding for agriculture research programs, issues related to matching fund requirement language under the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) Program; research and development issues; citrus greening related issues; funding for NIFA; Funding for AGARDA; issues related to capacity grant and cooperative extension research and education programs; and other agriculture priorities
FY 2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues; research and development issues; funding for the National Science Foundation and other research programs; climate and coastal
observation research, earth observing research issues
FY 2021 Department of Defense Appropriations bill; research and development issues
FY 2021 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; research and development issues; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing research issues
FY 2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Funding for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Education and Research Centers (ERCs) and Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (AFF) Centers; funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH); funding for health and research programs
FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act; research and development issues
S. 2800, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Authorization Act of 2019; research and development issues
H.R. 6216, National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020; research and development issues
National Science Foundation (NSF) reauthorization issues; climate and coastal observation research issues, earth observing research issues
H.R. 3895, North American Development Bank's Pollution Solution Act; climate and coastal observation research, earth observing and monitoring issues
H.R. 4143; Super Pollutants Act of 2019; climate and coastal observation research issues
Transportation reauthorization issues; research and development issues; infrastructure issues
Valley Fever research funding issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Christine |
Castillo |
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Phillip |
Harman |
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Kamala |
Lyon |
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Kathleen |
Ritzman |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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
Enhancing Retirement Options for Public Servants Act (draft)
H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127); tax issues
H.R. 748/S. 3548, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136); tax issues
Issues related to Modification of Rules Relating to the Taxation of Unearned Income of Certain Children; the Repeal of Inclusion of Certain Fringe Benefit Expenses in Unrelated Business Taxable Income (UBIT); reinstatement of Advance Refunding Bonds
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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Kamala |
Lyon |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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
Transportation reauthorization issues; research and development issues; infrastructure issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Kamala |
Lyon |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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
H.R. 6194/S. 3450, A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes
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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Crystal |
Martinez |
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Carl |
Welliver |
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Christopher |
Harrington |
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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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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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
27. Add the following 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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