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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 601 13th Street, NW |
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| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 9443-898
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6. House ID# 316980077
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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
| 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: Sandra K. Stuart, Senior Partner |
Date | 07/11/2008 |
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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Followed housing legislation in a variety of areas of interest to the American Homes and Services for the Aging Association.
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 |
Vin |
Weber |
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Member of Congress (MN) |
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Ed |
Kutler |
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Asst, Office of Speaker, US House of Reps |
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Ed |
Kutler (continued) |
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Assistant, House Republican Whip |
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Sandra |
Stuart |
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Asst Sec for Legislative Affairs, Dod |
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Sandra |
Stuart (continued) |
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Chief of Staff, Rep. Vic Fazio |
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Jonathan |
Schwantes |
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Gen Counsel, Senate Judiciary Cmte (Kohl) |
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Deirdre |
Stach |
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Budget Analyst, House Science Cmte |
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Deirdre |
Stach (continued) |
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Legislative Director, Rep. Robert Walker |
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Niles |
Godes |
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Chief of Staff, Sen. Byron Dorgan |
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Niles |
Godes (continued) |
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Director of Econ Dev, Sen. Kent Conrad |
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Niles |
Godes (continued) |
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Leg Assistant, Sen. Questin Burdick |
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Erik |
Hotmire |
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Spec Ast to Pres/Com Dir/USA Freedom Corp |
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Erik |
Hotmire (continued) |
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Com Director, Sen. Sam Brownback |
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Erik |
Hotmire (continued) |
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Dep. Press Secretary, Sen. Dan Coats |
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Margaret (Peg) |
McGlinch |
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Chief of Staff, Rep. Tim Walz |
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Margaret |
McGlinch (continued) |
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Legislative Dir, Rep. Richard Neal |
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Margaret |
McGlinch (continued) |
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Legislative Counsel, Sen. Harry Reid |
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Margaret |
McGlinch (continued) |
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Legislative Aide, Sen. Daniel Moynihan |
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
Followed legislation in a variety of areas of interest to American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, especially in House Continuing Resolution 312 and Senate Continuing Resolution 70, the Congressional Budget for FY 2009, including healthcare spending levels and Medicare and Medicaid.
Followed 2009 Labor HHS appropriations bill, especially relating to housing issues.
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 |
Vin |
Weber |
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Ed |
Kutler |
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Sandra |
Stuart |
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Deirdre |
Stach |
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Jonathan |
Schwantes |
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Niles |
Godes |
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Margaret |
McGlinch |
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Erik |
Hotmire |
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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
Followed legislation in a variety of areas of interest to American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, especially in support of S. 908, To Establish a Consortium on the Impact of Technology in Aging Health Services. Followed HR 6357, the Protecting Records Optimizing Treatment and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008, especially as relating to S.908, To Establish a Consortium on the Impact of Technology in Aging Health Services.
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 |
Vin |
Weber |
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Ed |
Kutler |
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Sandra |
Stuart |
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Deirdre |
Stach |
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Niles |
Godes |
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Jonathan |
Schwantes |
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Margaret |
McGlinch |
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Erik |
Hotmire |
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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
Followed legislation in a variety of areas of interest to American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, especially Medicare and Medicaid legislation especially with regard to S. 3101 the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act: HR 6331, The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act; and any other legislation relating to the Medicare Payment Update and the User Fees for Nursing Homes. (continued)
Assisted in developing a strategy to implement long term care reform, especially with regard to S. 1758 and H.R. 3001, the Community Living Assistance Services and Support Act.
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 |
Vin |
Weber |
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Ed |
Kutler |
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Sandra |
Stuart |
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Deirdre |
Stach |
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Niles |
Godes |
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Jonathan |
Schwantes |
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Margaret |
McGlinch |
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Erik |
Hotmire |
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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
Followed legislation in a variety of areas of interest to American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, especially Medicare and Medicaid legislation, especially with regard to S. 3101 the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act: HR 6331, The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act; and any other legislation relating to the Medicare Payment Update and the User Fees for Nursing Homes.
Assisted in developing a strategy to implement long term care reform, especially with regard to S. 1758 and HR 3001, the Community Living Assistance Services and Support Act.
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 |
Vin |
Weber |
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Ed |
Kutler |
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Sandra |
Stuart |
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Deirdre |
Stach |
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Niles |
Godes |
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Jonathan |
Schwantes |
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Margaret |
McGlinch |
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Erik |
Hotmire |
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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
Monitored H.R. 6126, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 and S. 2838 the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act.
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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Weber |
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Ed |
Kutler |
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Sandra |
Stuart |
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Deirdre |
Stach |
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Niles |
Godes |
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Jonathan |
Schwantes |
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Margaret |
McGlinch |
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Erik |
Hotmire |
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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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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
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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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