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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 75-20 Astoria Blvd |
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City | Jackson Heights |
State | NY |
Zip Code | 11426 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 12994-12
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6. House ID# 334210000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2007 |
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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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. | ||||||||
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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: James Weisman |
Date | 03/01/2010 |
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 2008 Labor HHS Education Appropriations bills (HR 3043 and S 1710) and FY 2008 Labor HHS Education Budget (SCR 21 and HCR 99): overall funding levels, Social Security Limit on Administrative Expenses, Medicaid rehabilitation services option.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Socail Security Administration
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 |
MArgaret (Peggy) |
Hathaway |
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Legislative Fellow Senate Finance Comm 06 |
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Alaine |
Perry |
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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
Submitted comments to the Access Board (Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board) in response to call for comments (72 FR 18179) to draft revisions to Americans w Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, Subparts A and B of 36 CFR Part 1192. Planning and execution of April 2007 National Taxi Dialogue in New York, sponsored by Federal Transit Administration.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board and Federal Transit Administration
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 |
no one w 20% of time |
no one w 20% of time |
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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
Restoration of Americans w Disabilities Act (introduced on July 26, 2007 -- after the period covered by this report -- as HR 3195 and S 1881). Voter Confidence & Increased Accessibility Act of 2007 (H.R 811) and Vote Integrity & Verification Act of 2007 (S 559). Local Law Enforcement Hate Crime Prevention Act of 2007 (HR 1592).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Y Y
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 |
Margaret (Peggy) |
Hathaway |
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Legislative Fellow Senate Finance Comm 06 |
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Others w less than 20% of tie |
Others w less than 20% of tie |
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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
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007, HR 810 and S 5.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Y Y
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 |
Margaret (Peggy) |
Hathaway |
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Legislative Fellow Senate Finance Comm 06 |
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
Medicare "in the home" restriction for power mobility devices (HR 1809). Medicare coverage of iBOT Mobility System (HR 2520 and S 1465). Coding of Hydrophilic Catheter Kits w Extension Sleeve. Lifespan Respite Care Act (was HR 3248 in 109th). SCHIP reauthorization (HR 976, HR 3162, S 1893) including but not limited to provision to halt CMS from taking adverse administrative action or issue new Medicaid rule regarding rehabilitative services option. Community Choice Act of 2007(S. 799).
Preseving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act of 2007 (S. 543 & HR 1459). Community Choice Act of 2007 (S 799 & HR 1621). Eliminate 2-year waiting period for Medicare benefits for SSDI recipients. Improve the process of developing Section 1115 Medicaid waivers. Support Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) recommendation re: financial neutrality between payment rates for the Medicare fee-for-service program and the Medicare Advantage program. CMS implementation of competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Leslie Norwalk - CMS Acting Administrator. Dr. Doran Edwards, Medical Director, SADMERC (Statistical Analysis Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier).
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 |
Margaret (Peggy) |
Hathaway |
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Legislative Fellow Senate Finance Comm 06 |
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Alaine |
Perry |
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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
Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 (S. 558). Reauthorization of Traumatic Brain Injury Act (S 793 & HR 1418).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Y Y
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 |
Margaret (Peggy) |
Hathaway |
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Legislative Fellow Senate Finance Comm 06 |
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
National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007 (HR 2895). Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2007 (HR 1851 and HR 534). Inclusive Home Design Act (not yet introduced in 110th Congress). Request to HUD to submit code proposal for 2009 International Building Code to recognize effective date of Fair Housing Amendment Act Accessibility Guidelines in existing residential dwelling units and to establish federal advisory committee to update Fair Housing Act Accessibilty Guidelines.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Y Y HUD
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 |
Margaret (Peggy) |
Hathaway |
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Legislative Fellow, Senate Finance Comm 06 |
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Others less than 20% time |
Others less than 20% time |
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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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Labor-HHS-Education appropriations (HR 3043 and S 1710) & budget (SCR 21 & HCR99) -- especially Social Security Limit on Administrative Expenses. Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act of 2007 (S 1758 & HR 3001). Social Security disability determination process and efforts to reduce backlog, including Disability Service Improvement. Ticket to Work issues and work incentives proposals.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Y Y Social Security Administration, including Sue Suter - Associate Commissioner, Office of Employment Support Programs at SSA.. Social Security Advisory Board members. Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel members and staff.
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 |
Margaret (Peggy) |
Hathaway |
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Legislative Fellow Senate Finance Comm 06 |
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Alaine |
Perry |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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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4 | 8 | 12 |