Patients First Act of 2007

S. 1036/H.R.2560/H.R.2564 Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007, supported entire bill; S.812 Human Cloning Ban and Stem Cell Research Protection Act of 2007/S.1036/H.R.2564 Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007, supported entire bill; H.R.3/S.5/S.997 Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007, opposed all provisions of the bill; (continued) H.R.322 Alternative Pluripotent Stem Cell Therapies Enhancement Act of 2007, supported entire bill; H.R.2807 Patients First Act of 2007, supported entire bill.

Client expense: $25,300 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

HR 2807 - To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. HR 1783 - To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, & for other purposes. H.R.2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. H.R.3025 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1046 - To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.4082 - To improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.3784 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare Program through requiring the reporting of expenditures for nursing. H.R.3453 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services. H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.3180 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify who is an original source for purposes of bringing a qui tam action. H.R.5480 - To respond to a Medicare funding warning. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2662 - A bill to respond to a medicare funding warning. S.2041 - A bill to amend the False Claims Act. S.1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S.2641 - A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. S.1947 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. S.2099 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services. S.1070 - A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. S.1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1814 - A bill to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, ensure personal privacy with respect to health related information, promote the use of non-identifiable information for health research, impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of protected health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, and to protect States' rights. S.1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. S.845 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls. S.334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S.325 - A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2708 - A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. H.R.6337 - To amend the Public Health Service Act to attract and retain trained health care professionals and direct care workers dedicated to providing quality care to the growing population of older Americans. H.R.5878 - To authorize programs to increase the number of nurses within the Armed Forces through assistance for service as nurse faculty or education as nurses, and for other purposes. H.R.2705 - To amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes. H.R.6252 - To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. S.3144 - A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to delay and reform the Medicare competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies. S.2603 - A bill to amend title XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide increased civil and criminal penalties for acts involving fraud and abuse under the Medicare program and to increase the amount of the surety bond required for suppliers of durable medical equipment. S.2641 - A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. H.R.5799 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. S.RES.543 - A resolution designating the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week". H.RES.1203 - Expressing support for designation of the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week".

S. 1036/H.R.2560/H.R.2564 Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007, supported entire bill; S.812 Human Cloning Ban and Stem Cell Research Protection Act of 2007/S.1036/H.R.2564 Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007, supported entire bill; H.R.3/S.5/S.997 Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007, opposed all provisions of the bill; (continued) H.R.322 Alternative Pluripotent Stem Cell Therapies Enhancement Act of 2007, supported entire bill; H.R.2807 Patients First Act of 2007, supported entire bill.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

HR 2807 - To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. HR 1783 - To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, & for other purposes. H.R.2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. H.R.3025 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1046 - To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.4082 - To improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.3784 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare Program through requiring the reporting of expenditures for nursing. H.R.3453 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services. H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.3180 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify who is an original source for purposes of bringing a qui tam action. H.R.5480 - To respond to a Medicare funding warning. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2662 - A bill to respond to a medicare funding warning. S.2041 - A bill to amend the False Claims Act. S.1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S.2641 - A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. S.1947 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. S.2099 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services. S.1070 - A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. S.1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1814 - A bill to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, ensure personal privacy with respect to health related information, promote the use of non-identifiable information for health research, impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of protected health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, and to protect States' rights. S.1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. S.845 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls. S.334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S.325 - A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care.

H.R.2807 - To intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients, and for other purposes. H.R.1783 - To amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. H.R.2521 - To provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. H.R.3025 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide comprehensive improvements to the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, and for other purposes. H.R.1046 - To amend titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to modernize the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. H.R.1841 - To amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an AmeriCare that assures the provision of health insurance coverage to all residents, and for other purposes. H.R.4082 - To improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. H.R.976 - An act to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. H.R.3784 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the quality of care in skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare Program through requiring the reporting of expenditures for nursing. H.R.3453 - To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding demonstration project for clinical laboratory services. H.R.4854 - To amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to false claims to clarify and make technical amendments to those provisions, and for other purposes. H.R.3180 - To amend title 31, United States Code, to clarify who is an original source for purposes of bringing a qui tam action. H.R.5480 - To respond to a Medicare funding warning. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care. S.2662 - A bill to respond to a Medicare funding warning. S.2041 - A bill to amend the False Claims Act. S.1693 - A bill to enhance the adoption of a nationwide interoperable health information technology system and to improve the quality and reduce the costs of health care in the United States. S.2641 - A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the transparency of information on skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities and to clarify and improve the targeting of the enforcement of requirements with respect to such facilities. S.1947 - A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve the quality improvement organization (QIO) program. S.2099 - A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive bidding project for clinical laboratory services. S.1070 - A bill to amend the Social Security Act to enhance the social security of the Nation by ensuring adequate public-private infrastructure and to resolve to prevent, detect, treat, intervene in, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and for other purposes. S.1019 - A bill to provide comprehensive reform of the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes. S.1814 - A bill to provide individuals with access to health information of which they are a subject, ensure personal privacy with respect to health related information, promote the use of non-identifiable information for health research, impose criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized use of protected health information, to provide for the strong enforcement of these rights, and to protect States' rights. S.1615 - A bill to provide loans and grants for fire sprinkler retrofitting in nursing facilities. S.845 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to expand and intensify programs with respect to research and related activities concerning elder falls. S.334 - A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away. S.325 - A bill to provide for innovation in health care through State initiatives that expand coverage and access and improve quality and efficiency in the health care system. S.1980 - A bill to improve the quality of, and access to, long-term care.

HR 2807 Patients First Act of 2007 Intensify stem cell research showing clinical benefits HR 63 RU-486 Suspension and Review Act of 2007 Review of process used for approval of RU-486 HR 223 Informed Choice Act Ensures access to ultrasound HR 3162 Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 Mandates that states fund family planning services and undermines abstinence programs HR 976 SCHIP Reauthorization Act of 2007 Extends health care coverage for children H. 5501 PEPFAR President's plan for reducing the transmission and devastation of HIV/AIDS in the most affected countries HR 1328 Amendment to Indian Health Care Improvement Act of 2007 Amendment to prevent Indian Health Service funds from being used for abortions HR 5032 Ultrasound Informed Consent Act Provides pregnant woman with ultrasound results and images to encourage informed consent S. Amdt. 3896 to S.1200 Indian Health Care Improvement Act of 2007--Vitter Amendment Prevent Indian Health Service funds from being used for abortion except for certain exceptions S. 2075 Ultrasound Informed Consent Act Ensures access to ultrasound that performs abortions S. 2731 PEPFAR President's plan for reducing the transmission and devastation of HIV/AIDS in the most affected countries S. 2788 Pregnant Women Health & Safety Act Require abortion facilities to have hospital admitting privileges

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2807 HR 1046 HR 3784 S 1070 S 845 HR 1783 HR 1841 HR 3453 S 1019 S 334 HR 2521 HR 976 S 1947 S 1814 S 325 HR 3025 HR 4082 S 2099 S 1615 S 1980

Client expense: $881,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Opposed bills to promote research that requires killing human embryos (HR 3, S. 5, S. 51). Opposed legislation to promote human clone-and-kill policy (HR 2560, S. 812). Supported ban on human cloning (S. 1036, HR 2564). Supported bills to promote ethical forms of stem cell research (HR 322, HR 2807), and executive order to promote such research. Commented on draft language of S. 30; no objection to S. 30. Supported HR 1457 (post-abortion depression) and proposal to add comparable provisions to HR 20.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Opposed bills to promote research that requires killing human embryos (HR 3, S. 5, S. 51). Opposed legislation to promote human clone-and-kill policy (HR 2560, S. 812). Supported ban on human cloning (S. 1036, HR 2564). Supported bills to promote ethical forms of stem cell research (HR 322, HR 2807), and executive order to promote such research. Commented on draft language of S. 30; no objection to S. 30. Supported HR 1457 (post-abortion depression) and proposal to add comparable provisions to HR 20.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

HR 2807 HR 1046 HR 3784 S 1070 S 845 HR 1783 HR 1841 HR 3453 S 1019 S 334 HR 2521 HR 976 S 1947 S 1814 S 325 HR 3025 HR 4082 S 2099 S 1615 S 1980

Client expense: $881,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Opposed bills to promote research that requires killing human embryos (HR 3, S. 5, S. 51). Opposed legislation to promote human clone-and-kill policy (HR 2560, S. 812). Support ban on human cloning (S. 1036, HR 2564). Supported bills to promote ethical forms of stem cell research (HR 322, HR 2807), and executive order to promote such research. Commented on draft language of S. 30; no objection to S. 30. Supported HR 1457 (post-abortion depression) and proposal to add comparable provisions to HR 20.

Client expense: $418,305 · Firm income: Not reported

Opposed bills to promote research that requires killing human embryos (HR 3, S. 5, S. 51). Opposed legislation to promote human clone-and-kill policy (HR 2560, S. 812). Supported ban on human cloning (S. 1036, HR 2564). Supported bills to promote ethical forms of stem cell research (HR 322, HR 2807), and executive order to promote such research. Commented on draft language of S. 30; no objection to S. 30. Supported HR 1457 (post-abortion depression) and proposal to add comparable provisions to HR 20.

Client expense: $418,305 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2807 HR 1046 S 1070 S 845 HR 1783 HR 1841 S 1019 S 334 HR 2521 HR 976 S 1814 S 325 HR 3025 S 1615

Client expense: $860,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Opposed bills to promote research that requires killing human embryos (HR 3, S. 5, S. 51). Opposed legislation to promote human clone-and-kill policy (HR 2560, S. 812). Supported ban on human cloning (S. 1036, HR 2564). Supported bills to promote ethical forms of stem cell research (HR 322, HR 2807), and executive order to promote such research. Commented on draft language of S. 30; no objection to S. 30. Supported HR 1457 (post-abortion depression) and proposal to add comparable provisions to HR 20.

Client expense: $418,305 · Firm income: Not reported

Opposed bills to promote research that requires killing human embryos (HR 3, S. 5, S. 51). Opposed legislation to promote human clone-and-kill policy (HR 2560, S. 812). Support ban on human cloning (S. 1036, HR 2564). Supported bills to promote ethical forms of stem cell research (HR 322, HR 2807), and executive order to promote such research. Commented on draft language of S. 30; no objection to S. 30. Supported HR 1457 (post-abortion depression) and proposal to add comparable provisions to HR 20.

Client expense: $418,305 · Firm income: Not reported