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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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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) |
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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: J. David Cox, Sr. |
Date | 1/22/2018 6:07:05 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 2018 Agriculture Appropriations--provisions relating to pay, benefits, staffing levels, and job security of USDA employees.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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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Kadrofske |
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Amy |
Lloyd |
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Ryan |
Mims |
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Linda |
McCumber |
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Cheryl |
Kelso |
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Fred |
McDuff |
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Yolanda |
Pickstock |
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Robert |
Mechan |
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Timothy |
Snyder |
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Tucker |
McDonald |
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Brennan |
Andrews |
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Sara |
Kuntzler |
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Alethea |
Predeoux |
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Matthew |
Sowards |
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Appollos |
Baker |
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Ian |
Hoffman |
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David |
Sheagley |
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Anthony |
Livingston |
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Kevin |
Liddell |
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Shannon |
Faulk |
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Alana |
Lewis |
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Adam |
Orlovich |
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Justin |
Perpich |
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Fiona |
Kohrman |
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Nemecio |
Rivera |
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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
FY 2018 Budget Resolution--lobbied against the President's FY 2018 budget and House FY 2018 Budget Resolution. Lobbied Senate and House to oppose any cuts in federal employee pay and benefits to offset increased discretionary spending due to lifting of FY 18 and FY 19 sequester spending caps on defense and nondefense appropriations.
Lobbied against negative impact on federal employees' retirement by requiring workers pay additional salary towards retirement, and continued and increased staffing cuts; privatizing of more airport screening jobs, and reduction in benefits for on the job injuries.
FY 2018 Homeland Security Appropriations--lobbied on provisions for funding Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Coast Guard (USCG), Federal Protective Service (FPS), and Transportation Security Administration (TSA). In particular, continued retention of prohibitions against the OMB Circular A-76 process in the Coast Guard's National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) and on certain position in the CIS related to investigation and adjudication of the immigration rights benefits. Lobbied for funding to increase number of Transportation Security Officer (TSO) full time equivalents (FTEs). HR 2825, DHS Authorization Act, lobbied on TSO personnel issues.
FY 2018 Military Quality of Life/Veterans Affairs Appropriations--lobbied on report language that would direct the VA Secretary to use appropriated funding to hire new employees to fill vacancies; provision to provide adequate funding for VA health and benefits programs and contracting out. Lobbied on provisions to increase the Department of Veterans' Affairs health care budget with regard to budget reconciliation, legislation, blue collar pay, white collar pay minimum wage, retirement, part-time annuity computations, and compensatory time.
FY 2018 Interior and Environmental Appropriations--lobbied on provisions on contracting out, pay, and working conditions of federal employee jobs. Also lobbied on proposed EPA spending cuts.
FY 2018 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations--lobbied on provisions on contracting out, cuts in funding for job training and employment services, college aid for students, rural health care services, funding for the National Institutes of Health and contracting out at NIH. Lobbied to restore $492 million reduction to Social Security Administration and add back inflation adjusted 16 percent reduction in agency spending since 2010.
FY 2017/18 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill--lobbied on contractor compensation provisions to make the A-76 process more fair to federal employees and more accountable to taxpayers, establish a more reliable contractor inventory, and promote insourcing. Lobbied to ensure A-76 prohibitions and the DoD cost comparison requirements be retained in comparable Senate bills and conference reports. Lobbied for a continuation of the existing government-wide prohibition on conducting new, or finishing old, A-76 studies. Lobbied for a continuation of the existing government-wide A-76 moratorium.
FY 2017 Commerce-Justice Science Appropriations--lobbied in favor of a CR for the remainder of FY 17 that keeps BOP funding levels consistent with FY 16 numbers.
FY 2018 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations--lobbied for the inclusion of CJS report language that will direct BOP to provide on-site firearm storage lockers for correctional workers authorized under LEOSA to carry a firearm while commuting to and from work; Lobbied for report language that would curb the use of augmentation at the Bureau of Prisons. Lobbied for adequate funding for the US Census Bureau as they begin staffing up for the 2020 Census. Lobbied on cuts to EEOC funding.
Lobbied for the reintroduction of the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Correctional Officer Self-Protection Act and the Thin Blue Line Act.
FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations (THUD)--lobbied on contracting out, pay, benefits, and working condition of federal employees.
FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations--lobbied on provisions on contracting out of federal employee jobs and funding cuts for the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
FY 2018 Energy and Water Appropriations--lobbied against amendments that would cut funding for fossil fuel research conducted at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).
Lobbied in support of an increase in the level of spending for the operations of the Social Security system--full funding level requested in the President's FY 2018 Budget Request.
Lobbied against any potential amendments to limit or eliminate official time to all appropriations bills.
Lobbied against S 1, the Senate Finance Committee tax cut bill, because of its increase in federal deficit, increasing potential cuts to federal agency funding and federal employee pay benefits. Lobbied against HR 1, the House Ways and Means Committee tax cut plan that would increase federal deficits by at least $1.7 trillion over next ten years. Lobbied against Senate Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 71: S.Amdts 1277, 1294, and 1296; S.Amdt 1160; S.Amdt 1154; and S.Amdt 1159.
Lobbied for HR 3582, the Recognizing the Environmental Gains in Overcoming Negligence Act (REGION Act), to provide no office of the Environmental Protection Agency be closed, consolidated or eliminated using funds made available in any appropriation Act for any fiscal year.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army - Dept of (Other), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), 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 |
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Kadrofske |
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Amy |
Lloyd |
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Ryan |
Mims |
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Marilyn |
Park |
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Charity |
Wilson |
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Linda |
McCumber |
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Timothy |
Snyder |
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Cheryl |
Kelso |
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Fred |
McDuff |
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Yolanda |
Pickstock |
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Robert |
Mechan |
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Tucker |
McDonald |
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Brennan |
Andrews |
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Sara |
Kuntzler |
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Matthew |
Sowards |
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Ian |
Hoffman |
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David |
Sheagley |
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Anthony |
Livingston |
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Alethea |
Predeoux |
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Kevin |
Liddell |
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Appollos |
Baker |
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Shannon |
Faulk |
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Fiona |
Kohrman |
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Alana |
Lewis |
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Adam |
Orlovich |
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Justin |
Perpich |
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Thomas |
Kahn |
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Mia |
Dell |
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Elliot |
Friedman |
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Nemecio |
Rivera |
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Julie |
Tippens |
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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
FY 2018 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations--lobbied on any proposals to compromise EEOC's ability to protect employees from employment discrimination, including staffing cuts and contracting out. Lobbied against efforts to privatize the NASA workforce and lobbied against ending the moratorium on NASA layoffs. Lobbied in support of increasing BOP funding levels. Lobbied in support of increasing Census funding levels.
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 |
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Wilson |
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Amy |
Lloyd |
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Linda |
McCumber |
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Ryan |
Mims |
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Cheryl |
Kelso |
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Fred |
McDuff |
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Yolanda |
Pickstock |
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Robert |
Mechan |
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Timothy |
Snyder |
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Tucker |
McDonald |
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Brennan |
Andrews |
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Sara |
Kuntzler |
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Alethea |
Predeoux |
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Matthew |
Sowards |
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Appollos |
Baker |
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Ian |
Hoffman |
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David |
Sheagley |
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Anthony |
Livingston |
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Kevin |
Liddell |
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Shannon |
Faulk |
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Alan |
Kadrofske |
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Thomas |
Kahn |
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Fiona |
Kohrman |
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Nemecio |
Rivera |
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Mia |
Dell |
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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 2018 National Defense Authorization Act--lobbied to amend title 10 to require civilian workforce levels are programmed and budgeted to support military force structure readiness and national military strategy; to adopt DoD-wide Army sourcing checklist used to improve compliance with sourcing laws before contracting functions; to direct DoD implement GAO recommendation that contract services be included in the Future Year Defense Program.
Lobbied against suspending A-76 moratorium in NDAA FY 2018.
Lobbied against converting DoD civilian employees to term employees in title 10.
FY 2018 Continuing Resolution for Defense Appropriations--lobbied to add language specific to DoD for a moratorium against public-private competition under OMB Circular A-76 or any other privatization study that would convert work performed by DoD civilian employees to contract performance.
Lobbied in support of the Aguilar Amendment to establish a cyber workforce development security pilot;
Lobbied for HR 2036 and S 901, to prohibit DoD from reducing the amount of the per diem rates based on the duration of temporary duty assignments or for long-term travel.
Lobbied against HR 3019, the Promoting Value Based Procurement Act of 2017, that would overtly discourage use of "lowest price technically acceptable" source selection processes.
Lobbied against HR 3071, the Federal Acquisitions Savings Act of 2017, as unnecessary because federal agencies already have more than adequate authority and responsibility to perform lease and purchase analyses.
Lobbied on HR 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act Amendments:
--Lobbied in support of following amendments:
Cardin Amendment #484, to strike language pertaining to "Commercial Items";
Warren Amendment #855, on accounting for civilian casualties in connection with U.S. military operations;
Kaine Amendment #849, establishment of cybersecurity scholarship; and
Van Hollen Amendment #913, requirement for DoD to report to Congress on Overseas Contingency Operations and Base budgets.
--Lobbied against Johnson Amendment, SA 878, to arbitrarily take away federal employees' pensions as a penalty for exercising their right to join and be represented by a federal employee labor union through use of official time.
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McCain-Reed Amendment #498, authorizing another Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC;
Donnelly Amendment on use of term appointments; and
Cortez Masto Amendment and Warner Amendment establishing DoD Cyber Workforce Development Pilot program because of redundancy.
--Lobbied in support of:
Hirono Amendment prohibiting hiring freezes at Defense Industrial Base Facilities;
Duckworth Amendment #790, establishing pro-active framework for addressing shortfall in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, maintenance, and manufacuting jobs; and
Ernst Amendment #851, to take critical steps to maintain arsenals needs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Air Force - Dept of, Army - Dept of (Other), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Navy - Dept of, U.S. Marines, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Linda |
McCumber |
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Wilson |
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Cheryl |
Kelso |
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Ryan |
Mims |
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Fred |
McDuff |
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Yolanda |
Pickstock |
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Robert |
Mechan |
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Timothy |
Snyder |
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Tucker |
McDonald |
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Brennan |
Andrews |
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Sara |
Kuntzler |
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Alethea |
Predeoux |
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Matthew |
Sowards |
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Appollos |
Baker |
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Ian |
Hoffman |
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David |
Sheagley |
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Anthony |
Livingston |
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Kevin |
Liddell |
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Shannon |
Faulk |
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Fiona |
Kohrman |
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Alana |
Lewis |
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Adam |
Orlovich |
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Justin |
Perpich |
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John |
Anderson |
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Mia |
Dell |
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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 DOC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Budget reconciliation involving the pay, benefits, staffing levels, and job security of DC Government employees.
Lobbied on enforcement of DC and federal laws as well as collective bargaining agreements relating to increased oversight of the conversion of public worker jobs to private contactors.
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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Wilson |
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Ryan |
Mims |
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Linda |
McCumber |
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Cheryl |
Kelso |
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Fred |
McDuff |
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Yolanda |
Pickstock |
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Robert |
Mechan |
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Timothy |
Snyder |
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Tucker |
McDonald |
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Brennan |
Andrews |
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Sara |
Kuntzler |
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Alethea |
Predeoux |
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Matthew |
Sowards |
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Appollos |
Baker |
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Ian |
Hoffman |
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David |
Sheagley |
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Anthony |
Livingston |
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Kevin |
Liddell |
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Shannon |
Faulk |
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Fiona |
Kohrman |
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Alana |
Lewis |
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Adam |
Orlovich |
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Justin |
Perpich |
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Matthew |
Sowards |
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Mia |
Dell |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations--lobbied on provisions on contracting out of federal employee jobs its potential food and public safety risks. Lobbied against funding cuts of the meat and poultry inspection program. Lobbied on recommendations to further expand the program of putting plant employees, not inspectors, in charge of quality control and contamination.
Continued participation with coalition of labor and consumer groups to oppose the Food Safety and Inspection Services' (FSIS) proposed rule on hog slaughter to eliminate hundreds of FSIS online inspector positions and transfer their responsibilities to rank and file hog company employees.
Lobbied against taking up S.J.Res. 28, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the final FSIS rule establishing a mandatory inspection program for "all fish of the order Siluriformes," including catfish and its products, because of the public health threat posed by importation of adulterated catfish products.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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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Kadrofske |
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Amy |
Lloyd |
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Robert |
Mechan |
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Timothy |
Snyder |
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Linda |
McCumber |
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Ryan |
Mims |
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Cheryl |
Kelso |
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Fred |
McDuff |
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Yolanda |
Pickstock |
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Tucker |
McDonald |
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Brennan |
Andrews |
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Sara |
Kuntzler |
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Alethea |
Predeoux |
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Matthew |
Sowards |
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Appollos |
Baker |
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Ian |
Hoffman |
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David |
Sheagley |
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Anthony |
Livingston |
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Kevin |
Liddell |
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Fiona |
Kohrman |
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Alana |
Lewis |
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Adam |
Orlovich |
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Justin |
Perpich |
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Thomas |
Kahn |
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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
FY 2018 Foreign Operations Appropriations--lobbied on the provisions related to the pay, benefits, staffing levels, and job security of the State Department employees.
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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Kadrofske |
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Amy |
Lloyd |
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Linda |
McCumber |
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Mims |
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Cheryl |
Kelso |
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Fred |
McDuff |
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Yolanda |
Pickstock |
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Robert |
Mechan |
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Timothy |
Snyder |
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Tucker |
McDonald |
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Brennan |
Andrews |
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Sara |
Kuntzler |
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Alethea |
Predeoux |
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Sowards |
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Baker |
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Ian |
Hoffman |
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David |
Sheagley |
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Livingston |
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Liddell |
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Shannon |
Faulk |
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Fiona |
Kohrman |
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Alana |
Lewis |
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Adam |
Orlovich |
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Justin |
Perpich |
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Mia |
Dell |
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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
FY 2018 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--lobbied on amendment to prohibit bill from being used to implement the pro-contractor revision of OMB Circular A-76, contracting out, blue collar pay, white collar pay, minimum wage, federal retirement systems, union representation, and contractor compensation caps.
Lobbied to gain cosponsor for bill to overturn the Conyers decision on the due process of federal employees holding sensitive positions.
Lobbied on Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) reform with Federal-Postal Coalition to oppose Title V section that would unfairly cut FECA compensation benefits for disabled federal employees.
Lobbied in support of HR 757, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rate (FAIR) Act--to provide both the General Schedule and Wage Grade federal employees a 3.2% pay raise in 2018. Lobbied in support of S 255 to increase the rate of pay under the GS schedule and for prevailing rate employees by 3.2%.
S 272, the Strengthening American Transportation Security Act--lobbied in support of granting Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) rights under Title 5 of the U.S. code.
Lobbied in support of HR 1022/S 362, the Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act--to provide up to six weeks of paid leave to federal workers upon the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Lobbied in support of HR 99, the Honoring the Fallen TSA Officers Act, a bill granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty.
Lobbied against the excessive premium increases for the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) sold to federal employees and how OPM intends to represent the interests of those who purchase FLTCIP's plan in the future.
Lobbied against HR 559, the Modern Employment Reform, Improvement, and Transformation (MERIT) Act of 2017 for its adverse impact on federal employees.
Lobbied for HR 3733, the Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act, to establish a more accurate computation of retirement benefits for firefighters employed by the Federal Government.
Lobbied in opposition to S 585, the Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017, provisions that lessen due process protections.
Lobbied against HR 4182, the "Ensuring a Qualified Civil Service Act of 2017" which would arbitrarily extend the probationary period for a minimum of two years for newly hired federal employees because of its lack of addressing issues involving employee performance evaluation or management's ability to properly evaluate employees during this period.
Lobbied in support of S. 1888, the Voluntary Separation Incentive Adjustment Act of 2017, increasing voluntary separation incentives to $40,000.
Lobbied against S 1886, the Temporary and Term Appointments Act of 2017, that would extend competitive temporary and term appoints at agency discretion.
Lobbied against S 1887, the Direct Hire of Students and Recent Graduates Act of 2017, that would allow agency heads to appoint a recent graduate to a position and circumvent the competitive hiring process.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD), 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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Timothy |
Snyder |
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Wilson |
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Ryan |
Mims |
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Linda |
McCumber |
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Cheryl |
Kelso |
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McDuff |
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Yolanda |
Pickstock |
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Robert |
Mechan |
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Tucker |
McDonald |
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Brennan |
Andrews |
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Kuntzler |
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Alethea |
Predeoux |
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Sowards |
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Appollos |
Baker |
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Ian |
Hoffman |
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Sheagley |
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Livingston |
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Kevin |
Liddell |
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Shannon |
Faulk |
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Fiona |
Kohrman |
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Alana |
Lewis |
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Adam |
Orlovich |
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Justin |
Perpich |
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Thomas |
Kahn |
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Mia |
Dell |
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Rivera |
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Tippens |
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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
Possible bill to increase the federal government's share of health benefits for its employees and retirees.
Lobbied against excessive premium increases for the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) and how OPM intends to represent the interests of those who purchase FLTCIP's plan in the future.
Lobbied against House FY 2018 Budget Resolution proposed to increase Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) employee premiums.
Lobbied in support of S 382 and HR 931, the Firefighter Career Registry Act of 2017, to require the collection of history and occupational data that can be linked to existing state cancer registries.
Lobbied against S 1, the Senate Finance Committee tax cut bill, provision for the repeal of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate.
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 |
Charity |
Wilson |
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Amy |
Lloyd |
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Alan |
Kadrofske |
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Ryan |
Mims |
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Linda |
McCumber |
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Cheryl |
Kelso |
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Fred |
McDuff |
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Yolanda |
Pickstock |
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Robert |
Mechan |
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Timothy |
Snyder |
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Tucker |
McDonald |
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Brennan |
Andrews |
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Sara |
Kuntzler |
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Alethea |
Predeoux |
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Matthew |
Sowards |
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Appollos |
Baker |
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Ian |
Hoffman |
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David |
Sheagley |
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Anthony |
Livingston |
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Kevin |
Liddell |
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Shannon |
Faulk |
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Fiona |
Kohrman |
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Alana |
Lewis |
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Adam |
Orlovich |
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Justin |
Perpich |
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Thomas |
Kahn |
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Nemecio |
Rivera |
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Mia |
Dell |
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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
FY 2018 Homeland Security Appropriations--lobbied on provisions on the pay, benefits, contracting out, staffing levels, funding, and job security of DHS employees in CIS, ICE, CIS, FEMA, FPS, USCG, and TSA.
Lobbied in support of S 272, the Strengthening American Transportation Security Act, to grant TSOs rights under Title 5 of U.S. Code and MSPB rights; and increased funding for screener personnel, compensation, and benefits.
Lobbied for HR 2283, the DHA Morale, Recognition, Learning and Engagement Act of 2017, that establishes an employee engagement steering committee.
Lobbied in support of HR 5534, TSA Workforce Flexibility Act, to remove statutory TSA screener cap.
Lobbied in support of HR 99, Honoring our Fallen TSA Officers Act, grants public safety officer death and injury benefits to TSOs if killed or injured in the line of duty.
Lobbied in support of HR 2309, the Rights for TSA Officers Act, that places TSOs under title 5 of the U.S. code.
Lobbied against:
Proposed TSA budgets cuts.
Elimination of the TSA Behavior Detection Officer and Visual Intermodal Prevention and Response Team.
Lobbied against HR 2997, the 21st Century Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act (AIRR) Act, that would privatize the Air Traffic Control functions of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Lobbied against HR 1351, the TSA Misconduct Act.
Lobbied in support of HR 2825, DHS Authorization Act, to retain a provision mandating discussion and a report on the TSA personnel system.
S 1872, TSA Modernization Act, lobbied to address concerns of the TSO workforce's lack of statutory workplace rights and protections that apply to majority of federal workers, including workers at DHS.
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 |
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Lloyd |
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Linda |
McCumber |
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Ryan |
Mims |
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Kadrofske |
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Wilson |
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Cheryl |
Kelso |
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Fred |
McDuff |
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Yolanda |
Pickstock |
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Robert |
Mechan |
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Timothy |
Snyder |
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Eric |
Shulman |
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Tucker |
McDonald |
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Brennan |
Andrews |
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Sara |
Kuntzler |
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Alethea |
Predeoux |
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Matthew |
Sowards |
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Appollos |
Baker |
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Ian |
Hoffman |
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David |
Sheagley |
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Anthony |
Livingston |
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Kevin |
Liddell |
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Shannon |
Faulk |
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Fiona |
Kohrman |
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Alana |
Lewis |
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Adam |
Orlovich |
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Justin |
Perpich |
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Thomas |
Kahn |
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Nemecio |
Rivera |
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Mia |
Dell |
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY 2018 Financial Services Appropriations--lobbied on provisions involving contracting out, pay, benefits, staffing levels, and job security of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) employees.
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 |
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Kadrofske |
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Amy |
Lloyd |
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Timothy |
Snyder |
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Mims |
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Linda |
McCumber |
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Cheryl |
Kelso |
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McDuff |
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Yolanda |
Pickstock |
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Robert |
Mechan |
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Tucker |
McDonald |
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Brennan |
Andrews |
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Sara |
Kuntzler |
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Alethea |
Predeoux |
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Matthew |
Sowards |
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Appollos |
Baker |
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Ian |
Hoffman |
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David |
Sheagley |
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Anthony |
Livingston |
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Kevin |
Liddell |
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Shannon |
Faulk |
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Fiona |
Kohrman |
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Alana |
Lewis |
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Adam |
Orlovich |
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Justin |
Perpich |
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Nemecio |
Rivera |
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Thomas |
Kahn |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY 2018 Homeland Security Appropriations--lobbied on provisions on CBP, CIS, TSA, and ICE relating to contracting out, pay, benefits, staffing levels, safety, and job security of these DHS employees.
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 |
Amy |
Lloyd |
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Linda |
McCumber |
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Alan |
Kadrofske |
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Charity |
Wilson |
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Ryan |
Mims |
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Cheryl |
Kelso |
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Fred |
McDuff |
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Yolanda |
Pickstock |
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Robert |
Mechan |
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Eric |
Shulman |
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Timothy |
Snyder |
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Tucker |
McDonald |
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Brennan |
Andrews |
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Sara |
Kuntzler |
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Alethea |
Predeoux |
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Matthew |
Sowards |
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Appollos |
Baker |
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Ian |
Hoffman |
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David |
Sheagley |
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Anthony |
Livingston |
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Kevin |
Liddell |
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Shannon |
Faulk |
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Fiona |
Kohrman |
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Alana |
Lewis |
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Adam |
Orlovich |
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Justin |
Perpich |
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Thomas |
Kahn |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY 2018 THUD Appropriations; Military Construction and Veterans appropriations; Energy and Water Appropriations; Financial Services Appropriations; and Interior and Environmental Appropriations. Lobbied for report language in FY 2018 Mil-Con VA to direct VA Secretary to use appropriated funds to hire new employees to fill vacancies.
Lobbying against HR 1364 to limit and eliminate the use of official time for all federal employees.
Lobbied in support of HR 3269, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act of 2017,to repeal federal employees' increased retirement contribution within the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Continued to lobby on SSA's Vision 2025 Report and its adverse impact on SSA Field Offices that account for 50% of SSA employees.
Lobbied in support of HR 757 and S 255 to increase federal employee pay for FY 2018 by 3.2%.
Lobbied during FY 17 omnibus negotiations that the conferees accept the House-passed FLRA funding level for FY 2017.
Lobbied in support of HR 964 and S 424, to expand the definition of a federal law enforcement officer.
Lobbied against any attempts to expand the Department of Veterans Affairs' Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act Government-wide.
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 |
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Kelso |
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Linda |
McCumber |
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Alan |
Kadrofske |
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Charity |
Wilson |
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Ryan |
Mims |
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Fred |
McDuff |
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Yolanda |
Pickstock |
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Robert |
Mechan |
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Timothy |
Snyder |
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Amy |
Lloyd |
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Tucker |
McDonald |
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Brennan |
Andrews |
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Sara |
Kuntzler |
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Alethea |
Predeoux |
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Sowards |
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Appollos |
Baker |
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Ian |
Hoffman |
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David |
Sheagley |
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Anthony |
Livingston |
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Kevin |
Liddell |
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Shannon |
Faulk |
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Fiona |
Kohrman |
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Alana |
Lewis |
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Adam |
Orlovich |
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Justin |
Perpich |
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Marilyn |
Park |
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Thomas |
Kahn |
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Julie |
Tippens |
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Mia |
Dell |
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Nemecio |
Rivera |
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Elliot |
Friedman |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY 2018 Interior and Environmental Appropriations--lobbied on provisions relating to the pay, benefits, staffing levels, job security, and contracting out of Department of Interior (DOI) employees.
Lobbied against effort to cut funding for fossil fuel research conducted at NETL.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
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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Lloyd |
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McCumber |
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Mims |
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Kelso |
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McDuff |
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Yolanda |
Pickstock |
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Robert |
Mechan |
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Timothy |
Snyder |
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Tucker |
McDonald |
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Brennan |
Andrews |
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Sara |
Kuntzler |
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Alethea |
Predeoux |
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Matthew |
Sowards |
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Appollos |
Baker |
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Ian |
Hoffman |
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Sheagley |
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Anthony |
Livingston |
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Kevin |
Liddell |
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Shannon |
Faulk |
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Fiona |
Kohrman |
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Alana |
Lewis |
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Adam |
Orlovich |
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Justin |
Perpich |
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Mia |
Dell |
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Nemecio |
Rivera |
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Thomas |
Kahn |
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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 against HR 4242, House VA Committee proposal to establish a new permanent private care program to replace the Choice Program.
Lobbied against HR 1848 and S 113, bills to authorize the use of contractors to perform medical scribe duties at the VA.
Lobbing for HR 1461, a bill to severely limit the use of VA official time, allow union members to drop their dues at any time, and extend probation from 12 to 18 months.
Lobbied against S 1477, Serve Veterans First Act of 2017, a bill to severely restrict VA official time based on wait times.
Lobbied in support of S 1024/HR 2288, stand alone bills to implement a VA appeals reform plan.
Lobbied for the introduction of HR 3459, the VA Staffing and Vacancies Transparency Act of 2017, providing for vacancy transparency at the VA.
Lobbied for the introduction of S 1723, Strengthening Veterans Health Care Act of 2017, providing for more money for the VA to hire medical professionals.
Lobbied against the Veterans Benefits Administration's decision to change standards for Veterans Service Representatives and potentially dismiss employees.
Lobbied against the Board of Veterans' Appeals decision to change standards for attorneys and potentially dismiss employees.
Lobbied against HR 4243, the "Veterans Affairs Asset and Infrastructure Review Act of 2017, as a real threat to the survival of the VA's health care system.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
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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Park |
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Lloyd |
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Linda |
McCumber |
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Ryan |
Mims |
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Kelso |
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McDuff |
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Yolanda |
Pickstock |
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Robert |
Mechan |
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Timothy |
Snyder |
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Tucker |
McDonald |
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Brennan |
Andrews |
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Sara |
Kuntzler |
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Alethea |
Predeoux |
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Matthew |
Sowards |
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Appollos |
Baker |
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Ian |
Hoffman |
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David |
Sheagley |
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Anthony |
Livingston |
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Kevin |
Liddell |
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Shannon |
Faulk |
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Thomas |
Kahn |
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Fiona |
Kohrman |
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Julie |
Tippens |
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Elliot |
Friedman |
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Nemecio |
Rivera |
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Mia |
Dell |
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