| LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
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1 Brookings Drive
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Campus Box 1191
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St. Louis
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MO
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63130
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USA
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| 5. Senate ID# 40031264-48
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| 6. House ID# 399100000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year |
2012
| 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 from the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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Digitally Signed By: Pamela Lokken
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4/17/2012 3:55:13 PM
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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
H.Con.Res. 112 - a concurrent resolution establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022. Advocacy in support of funding for student aid and overall federal basic science and research accounts within agencies including the Department of Energy, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Department of Defense. House/Senate draft bill - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the NSF, NASA, and Department of Commerce. House/Senate draft bill - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Energy, particularly the DOE Office of Science. Support for the Energy Frontier Research Center program. House/Senate draft bill - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of student aid programs and overall basic science and research accounts within the National Institutes of Health. House/Senate draft bill -- Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013 -- An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the Department of Defense. House/Senate draft bill -- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes. Advocacy in support of overall basic science and research accounts within the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.
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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Jason
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Van Wey
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
General advocacy for basic science and research programs within the federal government, including the NSF, DOE Office of Science, DoD, NASA, USDA, and NIH. General advocacy for international energy research collaboration initiatives, public access to federally funded research, and support for social and behavioral sciences research. H.R. 2146 -- the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2011 -- A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require accountability and transparency in Federal spending, and for other purposes. Opposition to extension and expansion of ARRA reporting requirements and concern about redundant federal legacy systems. H.R. 3433 - Grant Reform and New Transparency Act of 2011 - a bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide transparency and require certain standards in the award of Federal grants, and for other purposes. General advocacy regarding concern about redundant reporting requirements and changes to the peer review process. H.R. 3699 - Research Works Act - a bill to ensure the continued publication and integrity of peer-reviewed research works by the private sector. General advocacy in opposition to provisions that would curtail the dissemination of federally funded research by federal agencies. S. 2096/H.R. 4004 - Federal Research Public Access Act of 2012 - a bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency or from funds administered by that agency. General advocacy in support of public access to research through coordinated federal agency activities.
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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Jason
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Van Wey
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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
General advocacy for access to federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants, maintaining the in-school interest subsidy for student borrowers, the Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG) program, and student loan forgiveness programs. H.R. 2117 - Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act - an act to prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. General advocacy in support of provisions that would continue institutional autonomy.
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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Jason
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Van Wey
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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
General advocacy for NIH research, genomics research, and improved conflict of interest policies. Advocacy in support of clear, productive federal stem cell research guidelines
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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Jason
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Van Wey
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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
General advocacy in support of patient access issues, physician payment issues, and the Medicare Chronic Care Practice Research Network. General advocacy concerning Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement policies, graduate medical education support, and medical professional workforce. H.R. 3630 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - an act to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes. Title III: Temporary Extension of Health Provisions. Advocacy in support of a permanent solution to problems with the current Medicare physician payment system.
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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Jason
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Van Wey
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
General advocacy in support of the role of research universities in national innovation and competitiveness.
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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Jason
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Van Wey
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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
General advocacy for federal tax provisions impacting universities, including extending tax provisions such as the IRA rollover, tuition deduction, and Section 127.
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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Jason
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Van Wey
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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