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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1720 I STREET, NW, SUITE 800 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 11105-12
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6. House ID# 318570000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2017 |
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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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Mindy (Reinstein) Brodsky |
Date | 1/11/2018 5:13:59 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
Emergency Food and Shelter Program Funding (FY 2017, 2018 Appropriations); Non-Profit Security Grant Program Funding (FY 2017/FY 2018 Appropriations); Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program (FY 2017/FY 2018 Appropriations); Domestic Violence Programs (FY 2017/FY 2018 Appropriations); Older Americans Act Nutrition Programs (FY 2017/FY 2018 Appropriations); Senior Community Service Employment Program (FY 2017/FY 2018 Appropriations); Lautenberg Amendment (FY 2017/FY 2018 Appropriations); Census Bureau Funding (FY 2018 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill); Labor-Health and Human Services FY 2018 Appropriations; Childrens Health Insurance Program Funding (FY 2017/2018 Appropriations); and Transportation, Housing, Urban Development FY 2018 Appropriations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), 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 |
William |
Daroff |
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Robert |
Goldberg |
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Stephan |
Kline |
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Aaron |
Kaufman |
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Mindy |
Brodsky |
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Elizabeth |
Cullen |
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Jonathan |
Westin |
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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
H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; Johnson Amendment; Charitable tax and donor advised fund issues; IRA Charitable Rollover
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, 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 |
William |
Daroff |
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Steven |
Woolf |
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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
Medicaid Funding Threats; Medicaid Reimbursement; Medicare Reimbursement; Long-Term Care Financing Reform; Medicare; opposition to the ADA Education and Reform Act (H.R 620); ABLE Age Adjustment Act (H.R. 1874); ABLE to Work Act (H.R 1896); ABLE Financial Planning Act (H.R. 1897/S. 816); Able Age Adjustment Act (S. 817); Disability Integration Act (H.R. 2472/S. 910); Extension of Money Follows the Person Demonstration Project and support for the Ensuring Medicaid Provides Opportunities for Widespread Equity, Resources, and Care Act (S.2227); assorted Health Information Technology and Telehealth Legislation; RAISE Family Caregiver Act (S. 1028/ H.R. 3759); Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act (S. 1732/H.R. 3331) and CONNECT for Health Act (S. 1732/H.R. 2556); RAISE Family Caregiver Act (S. 1028/H.R. 3759); Strong Families Act (S. 1829); and other Extender Issues (Medicare Therapy Caps Repeal, Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program).
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 |
William |
Daroff |
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Stephan |
Kline |
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Jonathan |
Westin |
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Elizabeth |
Cullen |
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Aaron |
Kaufman |
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Mindy |
Brodsky |
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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
Medicaid Reform; Medicaid Funding Threats; Medicare Therapy Caps Repeal; Intersection of the state Childrens Health Insurance Program and Medicaid; and Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
William |
Daroff |
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Jonathan |
Westin |
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Elizabeth |
Cullen |
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Aaron |
Kaufman |
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Stephan |
Kline |
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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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Emergency Food & Shelter Program; Federal Disaster Assistance for Non-Profits Act (H.R. 4460)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, 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 |
William |
Daroff |
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Robert |
Goldberg |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support for Anti-Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Resolutions; Support for the Lautenberg Amendment; Support for the Combating BDS Act of 2017 ((H.R. 2856 / S. 170); Support for appointment of the U.S. State Department Special Envoy to Combat and Monitor Anti-Semitism; Support for The Israel Anti-Boycott Act (S.720); and Support for the. International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Authorization Act of 2017 (H.R. 1221).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State - Dept of (DOS), 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 |
William |
Daroff |
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Stephan |
Kline |
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Mindy |
Reinstein |
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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 WEL
16. Specific lobbying issues
Nutrition Programs, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Reauthorization; Legislation promoting social service funding/programs for Holocaust survivors; Appropriations for FY 18 - EFSP and OAA programs; Violence Against Women Act; Victims of Crime Act; Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program; Child Nutrition Program Reauthorization.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Administration on Aging
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 |
William |
Daroff |
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Stephan |
Kline |
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Robert |
Goldberg |
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Mindy |
Reinstein |
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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
Homeland Security Appropriations, Non-profit Security Grant Program, and Emergency Food and Shelter program; Anti-Semitism & related Homeland Security matters
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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 |
William |
Daroff |
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Robert |
Goldberg |
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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
Support for Holocaust Education and Anti-Semitism Awareness Programs Legislation and School Choice Tax Credits
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 |
William |
Daroff |
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Stephan |
Kline |
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Mindy |
Brodsky |
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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
Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2017 (HR 1730), broaden and enhance criminal penalties under Church Arson Prevention Act
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 |
Rob |
Goldberg |
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William |
Daroff |
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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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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
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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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