Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009

HR 2112 providing appropriations for the Department of Agriculture supporting language directing the Interagency Working Group to complete a study (as required in the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill) to assess the costs and benefits the proposed restrictions on commercial speech in the voluntary nutrition guidelines HR 2434 providing appropriations for financial services and general government supporting an amendment stating that none of the funds may be used by the Federal Trade Commission to complete the draft report entitled Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed to Children: Preliminary Proposed Nutrition Principles to Guide Industry Self-Regulatory Efforts unless the Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed to Children Complies with Executive Order 13563. Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill FY 2013 oppose proposed amendment to strike language prohibiting funding for the Interagency Working Group without a cost-benefit analysis Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill FY 2013 oppose provision to prohibit colleges and universities that receive Higher Education Act funding from spending Federal educational program dollars on marketing, advertising and recruitment for their educational programs.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

H.R. 2112: Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act H.R. 5996: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Center for Tobacco Products/Tobacco User fees Lung health issues (e.g., asthma, TB & COPD) S. 2057: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow physician assistants, nurse practioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilition programs. H.R. 1639 & S. 1461: Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2011. H.R. 6190: Asthma Inhalers Relief Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

HR 2112 providing appropriations for the Department of Agriculture supporting language directing the Interagency Working Group to complete a study (as required in the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill) to assess the costs and benefits the proposed restrictions on commercial speech in the voluntary nutrition guidelines HR 2434 providing appropriations for financial services and general government supporting an amendment stating that none of the funds may be used by the Federal Trade Commission to complete the draft report entitled Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed to Children: Preliminary Proposed Nutrition Principles to Guide Industry Self-Regulatory Efforts unless the Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed to Children Complies with Executive Order 13563. Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill FY 2013 oppose proposed amendment to strike language prohibiting funding for the Interagency Working Group without a cost-benefit analysis Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill FY 2013 oppose provision to prohibit colleges and universities that receive Higher Education Act funding from spending Federal educational program dollars on marketing, advertising and recruitment for their educational programs.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2112: Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act H.R. 5996: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Center for Tobacco Products/Tobacco User fees Lung health issues (e.g., asthma, TB & COPD) S. 2057: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow physician assistants, nurse practioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs H.R. 1639 & S. 1461: Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2011

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

HR 2112 providing appropriations for the Department of Agriculture supporting language directing the Interagency Working Group to complete a study (as required in the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill) to assess the costs and benefits the proposed restrictions on commercial speech in the voluntary nutrition guidelines HR 2434 providing appropriations for financial services and general government supporting an amendment stating that none of the funds may be used by the Federal Trade Commission to complete the draft report entitled Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed to Children: Preliminary Proposed Nutrition Principles to Guide Industry Self-Regulatory Efforts unless the Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed to Children Complies with Executive Order 13563. Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill FY 2013 oppose proposed amendment to strike language prohibiting funding for the Interagency Working Group without a cost-benefit analysis Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill FY 2013 oppose provision to prohibit colleges and universities that receive Higher Education Act funding from spending Federal educational program dollars on marketing, advertising and recruitment for their educational programs.

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2112: Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act H.R. 5996: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Center for Tobacco Products/Tobacco User fees Lung health issues (e.g., asthma, TB & COPD) S. 2057: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow physician assistants, nurse practioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. H.R. 1639 & S. 1461: Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2011.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

H.R. 2112: Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act H.R. 5996: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Center for Tobacco Products/Tobacco User fees Lung health issues (e.g.. asthma, TB & COPD) S. 2057: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs H.R. 1639/S. 1461: Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2011

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

Prescription Drug User Fee Act reauthorization. Pub. L. 111-148, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act implementation. Pub. L. 111-152 The Healthcare & Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010--issues regarding CER, prescription importation, biosimilars, Physician Payment Sunshine implementation. H.R. 2112, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012, Pub. L. 112-055.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Interagency Working Group proposal on voluntary nutrition standards Proposals to restrict the advertising of alcoholic beverages Food safety legislation as it affects the advertising and marketing of food products FDA reform legislation as it affects the advertising and marketing of food products or pharmaceuticals HR 2112 providing appropriations for the Department of Agriculture supporting language directing the Interagency Working Group to complete a study (as required in the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill) to assess the costs and benefits the proposed restrictions on commercial speech in the voluntary nutrition guidelines HR 2434 providing appropriations for financial services and general government supporting an amendment stating that none of the funds may be used by the Federal Trade Commission to complete the draft report entitled Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed to Children: Preliminary Proposed Nutrition Principles to Guide Industry Self-Regulatory Efforts unless the Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed to Children Complies with Executive Order 13563.

Client expense: $41,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

HR 2112: Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act HR 5996: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Center for Tobacco Products/Tobacco User fees Lung health issues (eg. asthma, TB & COPD)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

Implementation of the "Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010," including the securitization risk retention provisions. Fees charged by and loan limits for government sponsored housing enterprises and programs, including HR 2112, the "Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act."

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Implementation of the "Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010," including the securitization risk retention provisions. Fees charged by and loan limits for government sponsored housing enterprises and programs, including HR 2112, the "Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act."

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Interagency Working Group proposal on voluntary nutrition standards Proposals to restrict the advertising of alcoholic beverages Food safety legislation as it affects the advertising and marketing of food products FDA reform legislation as it affects the advertising and marketing of food products or pharmaceuticals HR 2112 providing appropriations for the Department of Agriculture supporting language directing the Interagency Working Group to complete a study (as required in the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill) to assess the costs and benefits the proposed restrictions on commercial speech in the voluntary nutrition guidelines HR 2434 providing appropriations for financial services and general government supporting an amendment stating that none of the funds may be used by the Federal Trade Commission to complete the draft report entitled Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed to Children: Preliminary Proposed Nutrition Principles to Guide Industry Self-Regulatory Efforts unless the Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed to Children Complies with Executive Order 13563.

Client expense: $41,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

HR 2112: Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act HR 5996: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Center for Tobacco Products/Tobacco User fees HR 2954: Health Equity Accountability Act Lung health issues (eg. asthma, TB & COPD)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

HR 2112 providing appropriations for the Department of Agriculture supporting language directing the Interagency Working Group to complete a study (as required in the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill) to assess the costs and benefits the proposed restrictions on commercial speech in the voluntary nutrition guidelines HR 2434 providing appropriations for financial services and general government supporting an amendment stating that none of the funds may be used by the Federal Trade Commission to complete the draft report entitled Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed to Children: Preliminary Proposed Nutrition Principles to Guide Industry Self-Regulatory Efforts unless the Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed to Children Complies with Executive Order 13563.

Client expense: $41,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Interagency Working Group proposal on voluntary nutrition standards Proposals to restrict the advertising of alcoholic beverages Food safety legislation as it affects the advertising and marketing of food products FDA reform legislation as it affects the advertising and marketing of food products or pharmaceuticals HR 2112 providing appropriations for the Department of Agriculture supporting language directing the Interagency Working Group to complete a study (as required in the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Bill) to assess the costs and benefits the proposed restrictions on commercial speech in the voluntary nutrition guidelines HR 2434 providing appropriations for financial services and general government supporting an amendment stating that none of the funds may be used by the Federal Trade Commission to complete the draft report entitled Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed to Children: Preliminary Proposed Nutrition Principles to Guide Industry Self-Regulatory Efforts unless the Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed to Children Complies with Executive Order 13563.

Client expense: $41,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2112: Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act HR 5996: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Center for Tobacco Products/Tobacco User fees Lung health issues (eg, asthma, TB & COPD)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

HR 2112: Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act HR 5996: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Center for Tobacco Products/Tobacco User fees

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.2112 Agricultural Appropriations Act of 2012

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.J.Res.37 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices. H.R.1002 Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011 H.R.1439 Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011 H.R.1860 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011 H.R.1981 Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers Act of 2011 H.R.2112 Agricultural Appropriations Act of 2012 H.R.2168 Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act H.R.2434 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 S.1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011 S.1212 Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act S.1323 A bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit. S.543 Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011 S.971 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011 S.J.Res.6 A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices. WC Docket No. 05-337 High-Cost Universal Service Support WC Docket No. 10-90 Connect America Fund WC Docket No. 11-118 In the Matter of Petition for Declaratory Ruling to Clarify 47 U.S.C. Section 572 in the Context for Transactions Between Competitive Local Exchange Carriers And Cable Operators WT Docket No. 11-65 In the Matter of Application of AT&T Inc. and Deutsche Telekom AG For Consent to Assign or Transfer Control of Licenses and Authorizations

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.J.Res.37 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices. H.R.1439 Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2011 H.R.1860 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011 H.R.1981 Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers Act of 2011 H.R.2112 Agricultural Appropriations Act of 2012 H.R.2168 Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act H.R.2434 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2012 H.R.2701 Main Street Fairness Act S.1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011 S.1212 Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act S.1323 A bill to express the sense of the Senate on shared sacrifice in resolving the budget deficit. S.1452 Main Street Fairness Act S.543 Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011 S.971 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011 S.J.Res.6 A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices. WC Docket No. 05-337 High-Cost Universal Service Support WC Docket No. 10-90 Connect America Fund WC Docket No. 11-118 In the Matter of Petition for Declaratory Ruling to Clarify 47 U.S.C. Section 572 in the Context for Transactions Between Competitive Local Exchange Carriers And Cable Operators WT Docket No. 11-65 In the Matter of Application of AT&T Inc. and Deutsche Telekom AG For Consent to Assign or Transfer Control of Licenses and Authorizations H.R.1002 Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

See page 3 for a complete list of lobbying issues. HR 855/ S. 616 - Enhancing Safety in Medicine Utilizing Leading Advanced Simulation Technologies HR 2112/ S. 332 - Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009 HR 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act HR 3961 - Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009 HR 4872 - Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 HR 4213 - American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 HR 4691 - Temporary Extension Act of 2010 HR 4851 - Continuing Extension Act of 2010 HR 4985 - Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2010 HR 5253 - Federal Research Public Access Act of 2010 HR 5295 - Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010 H. Con. Res. 202 - Celebrating the Goals and Ideals of the 20th Anniversary of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database Health care reform, health care quality improvement; physician workforce; comparative effectiveness research; health information technology, National Healthcare Workforce Commission, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Board of Governors, HIT Meaningful Use, Independent Payment Advisory Board.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

See page 3 for a complete list of lobbying issues. HR 855/ S. 616 - Enhancing Safety in Medicine Utilizing Leading Advanced Simulation Technologies HR 2112/ S. 332 - Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009 HR 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act HR 3961 - Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009 HR 4872 - Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 HR 4213 - American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 HR 4691 - Temporary Extension Act of 2010 HR 4851 - Continuing Extension Act of 2010 HR 4985 - Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2010 HR 5253 - Federal Research Public Access Act of 2010 HR 5295 - Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010 H. Con. Res. 202 - Celebrating the Goals and Ideals of the 20th Anniversary of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database Health care reform, health care quality improvement; physician workforce; comparative effectiveness research; health information technology, National Healthcare Workforce Commission, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Board of Governors, HIT Meaningful Use, Independent Payment Advisory Board.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

See page 3 for specific lobbying issues HR 855/S 616 Enhancing Safety in Medicine Utilizing Leading Advanced Simulation Technologies HR 2112/S332 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009 HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act HR 4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 HR 4985 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2010 HR 5295 Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010 HR 4851 Continuing Extension Act of 2010 HR 4213 American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 HR 4994 Taxpayer Assistance Act of 2010 HR 5253 Federal Research Public Access Act of 2010 HR 5690 Meaningful End to Defensive Medicine and Aimless Lawsuits (MedMal) Act of 2010 HR 5712 The Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010 H. Con. Res. 202 Celebrating the Goals and Ideals of the 20th Anniversary of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database Health care reform, health care quality improvement; physician workforce; comparative effectiveness research; health information technology, National Healthcare Workforce Commission, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Board of Governors, HIT Meaningful Use, Independent Payment Advisory Board, Resident Work Hours

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Support ending health care disparities among racial and ethnic minorities, support hearing into the extent of the problem as well as potential solutions; support H.R. 3090. Support Patient Bill of Rights. Support Universal Health Care (H.R. 676). Support Minority AIDS initiative. Support needle exchange programs (support H.R. 179). Support the reauthorization and expansion of SCHIP (support H.R. 2). Support ensuring that all children receive adequate, affordable care in any national health care proposal. Support Tom Daschle and Kathleen Sebelius as Secretary of US Department of Health and Human Services. Support for Dr. Regina Benjamin to be U.S. Surgeon General. Support (1) Full health care coverage that is affordable to every individual, family and business which also provides coverage for pre-existing conditions; (2) Standard, comprehensive health care benefits that meet everyones needs from preventive to chronic care; (3) The choice of a private (allowing recipients to stay with their existing health care coverage if they choose) or public health care plan, which includes a new public health care plan (the public option) that will provide a guaranteed backup which will always be there to ensure quality, affordable health care coverage no matter what; and (4) Equity in health care access, treatment, research, and resources to people and communities of color and stronger health services in low-income communities. Support the inclusion of a public option in health care reform. Support inclusion of anti-discrimination provisions in health care reform. Support passage of H.R. 3590. Support enacting cloture on HR 3590 every time the question was raised. Support the inclusion of a public option provision in H.R. 3590. Support the inclusion of steps to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in H.R. 3590. Support requiring health insurers to cover mammogram's for women under age 50. Support inclusion of provisions requiring health insurance parity for women at no additional cost. Support H.R. 3962. Support lifting the federal ban on needle (or syringe) exchange programs to fight the spread of HIV / AIDS, and oppose the so called "1,000 foot rule" on needle exchange programs. Support prevention and wellness programs; oppose increased health insurance rates for personal characteristics such as obesity and addiction. Support the immediate implementation of the GINA (Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act ). Support H.R. 4872, Health Care Reconciliation. Support H.R. 3590, Health Care overhaul. Support efforts to curb childhood obesity. Support H. Res. 996 and S. Res. 412. Fight childhood hunger and obesity -- support a robust, well-funded child nutrition bill. Work to eliminate "food deserts" in low-income neighborhoods, support the establishment of farmers markets and other means of fresh fruits and vegetables in urban areas. Support the preservation of Indian Countrys health care of choice the Indian Health Service. Support S. 332 and H.R. 2112, the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009. Support H.R. 3421, the The Medical Debt Relief Act of 2009. Support Healthcare Reform Insurance Web Portal Requirements. Oppose motion to require individuals in certain health care plans to sign an affidavit swearing they are an American citizen. Support the "grandfathering" of health insurance plans under to 2010 health care law. Oppose S J Res 39. Support efforts to end childhood obesity. Support HR 6258. Support full implementation, and oppose efforts to weaken or repeal, the Affordable Care Act. Include existig health care plans in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Sipport H.R. 4480, the National Youth Sports Program Revitalization Act of 2010

Support the creation of a strong, independent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in H.R. 4173. Support S. 332 and H.R. 2112, the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office

Eliminate racial disparities in criminal justice system, ensure adequate funding for treatment, establishment of and adequate funding for programs to address substance abuse programs for ex-offenders. Supported elimination of the crack v. powder cocaine sentencing disparities. Support H.R. 265, H.R. 1459 and H.R. 3245. Supported repeal of the provision in the HEA that delays or denies student aid for minor drug convictions. Support full funding for the Second Chance Act. Support the nomination of Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske, President Obamas nominee to be the new Drug Czar . Support lifting the federal ban on needle (or syringe) exchange programs to fight the spread of HIV / AIDS, and oppose the so called "1,000 foot rule" on needle exchange programs. Support reducing the sentencing disparity between crack cocaine and powder cocaine convictions; support S. 1789 the Fair Sentencing Act. Support S. 332 and H.R. 2112, the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office

HR 2112: Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act HR 5996: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Center for Tobacco Products/Tobacco User fees

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

See page 3 for specific lobbying issues HR 855/S 616 Enhancing Safety in Medicine Utilizing Leading Advanced Simulation Technologies HR 2112/S332 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009 HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act HR 4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 HR 4985 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2010 HR 5295 Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010 HR 4851 Continuing Extension Act of 2010 HR 4213 American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 HR 5253 Federal Research Public Access Act of 2010 HR 5690 Meaningful End to Defensive Medicine and Aimless Lawsuits (MedMal) Act of 2010 H. Con. Res. 202 Celebrating the Goals and Ideals of the 20th Anniversary of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database Health care reform, health care quality improvement; physician workforce; comparative effectiveness research; health information technology, National Healthcare Workforce Commission, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Board of Governors, HIT Meaningful Use, Independent Payment Advisory Board, Resident Work Hours

Client expense: $105,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), SENATE

Issues related to the prevention and treatment of lung disease including the following legislation:HR 1619 Children's Health Protection Act of 2009; HR 716 Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act; S. 488 Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act; HR 1850 Quit Smoking for Life Act; S. 770 Medicare, Medicaid, and MCH Tobacco Cessation Promotion Act of 2009; S. 717 21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment) Act; HR 332 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009; HR 2112 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009; S. 670 Smoke Free Mothers and Babies Act of 2009; HR 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; S. 1679 Affordable Health Choices Act; S.1796 Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009; HR 3590 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 3220 Medicare Home Oxygen Therapy Act of 2009; HR 3790 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner; H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; Issues related to asthma; Issues related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Issues related to lung cancer; Issues related to tuberculosis; Issues related to durable medical equipment; Issues related to pulmonary rehabilitation services; Issues related to influenza; Issues related to tobacco cessation services; Issues related to the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act;

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to the prevention and treatment of lung disease, including the following legislation: HR 1619 Children's Health Protection Act of 2009; S 643 Children's Health Protection Act of 2009; HR 716 Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act; S. 488 Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act; HR 1850 Quit Smoking for Life Act; S. 770 Medicare, Medicaid, and MCH Tobacco Cessation Promotion Act of 2009; S. 717 21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment) Act S. 332 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009; HR 2112 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009; S 670 Smoke Free Mothers and Babies Act of 2009; S.914 Cures Acceleration Network and National Institutes of Health Reauthorization Act of 2009; HR 1079 Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act; HR 2730 Student-to-School Nurse Ratio Improvement Act of 2009; HR 3293 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010; HR 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; S. 1679 Affordable Health Choices Act; S.1796 Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009; HR 3590 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; S. 1577 The Asthma Act; H.R. 3220 Medicare Home Oxygen Therapy Act of 2009; HR 2293 The Public Health Trade Advisory Committee Act; S. 1760 Family Asthma Act; HR 3754 Family Asthma Act; H.Res 919 Supporting the goals and ideals of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month; S. 2817 A bill to amend part D of title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to schools for the development of asthma management plans and the purchase of asthma inhalers and spacers for emergency use, as necessary; P.L. 110-233, Genetic Information Nondescrimination Act; HR 3790 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner; H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; Issues related to asthma; Issues related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Issues related to lung cancer; Issues related to tuberculosis; Issues related to nicotine drug delivery devices; Issues related to drug safety; Issues related to durable medical equipment; Issues related to pulmonary rehabilitation services; Issues related to influenza; Issues related to genetic non-discrimination; Issues related to tobacco strategic plan; Issues related to prevention and wellness. Issues related to the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R.5297 Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010

Support the creation of a strong, independent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in H.R. 4173. Support S. 332 and H.R. 2112, the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office

Support ending health care disparities among racial and ethnic minorities, support hearing into the extent of the problem as well as potential solutions; support H.R. 3090. Support Patient Bill of Rights. Support Universal Health Care (H.R. 676). Support Minority AIDS initiative. Support needle exchange programs (support H.R. 179). Support the reauthorization and expansion of SCHIP (support H.R. 2). Support ensuring that all children receive adequate, affordable care in any national health care proposal. Support Tom Daschle and Kathleen Sebelius as Secretary of US Department of Health and Human Services. Support for Dr. Regina Benjamin to be U.S. Surgeon General. Support (1) Full health care coverage that is affordable to every individual, family and business which also provides coverage for pre-existing conditions; (2) Standard, comprehensive health care benefits that meet everyones needs from preventive to chronic care; (3) The choice of a private (allowing recipients to stay with their existing health care coverage if they choose) or public health care plan, which includes a new public health care plan (the public option) that will provide a guaranteed backup which will always be there to ensure quality, affordable health care coverage no matter what; and (4) Equity in health care access, treatment, research, and resources to people and communities of color and stronger health services in low-income communities. Support the inclusion of a public option in health care reform. Support inclusion of anti-discrimination provisions in health care reform. Support passage of H.R. 3590. Support enacting cloture on HR 3590 every time the question was raised. Support the inclusion of a public option provision in H.R. 3590. Support the inclusion of steps to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in H.R. 3590. Support requiring health insurers to cover mammogram's for women under age 50. Support inclusion of provisions requiring health insurance parity for women at no additional cost. Support H.R. 3962. Support lifting the federal ban on needle (or syringe) exchange programs to fight the spread of HIV / AIDS, and oppose the so called "1,000 foot rule" on needle exchange programs. Support prevention and wellness programs; oppose increased health insurance rates for personal characteristics such as obesity and addiction. Support the immediate implementation of the GINA (Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act ). Support H.R. 4872, Health Care Reconciliation. Support H.R. 3590, Health Care overhaul. Support efforts to curb childhood obesity. Support H. Res. 996 and S. Res. 412. Fight childhood hunger and obesity -- support a robust, well-funded child nutrition bill. Work to eliminate "food deserts" in low-income neighborhoods, support the establishmoent of farmers markets and other means of fresh fruits and vegetables in urban areas. Support the preservation of Indian Countrys health care of choice the Indian Health Service. Support S. 332 and H.R. 2112, the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009. Support H.R. 3421, the The Medical Debt Relief Act of 2009. Support Healthcare Reform Insurance Web Portal Requirements. Oppose motion to require individuals in certain health care plans to sign an affidavit swearing they are an American citizen. Support the "grandfathering" of health insurance plans under to 2010 health care law. Oppose S J Res 39. Support efforts to end childhood obesity. Support HR 6258

Eliminate racial disparities in criminal justice system, ensure adequate funding for treatment, establishment of and adequate funding for programs to address substance abuse programs for ex-offenders. Supported elimination of the crack v. powder cocaine sentencing disparities. Support H.R. 265, H.R. 1459 and H.R. 3245. Supported repeal of the provision in the HEA that delays or denies student aid for minor drug convictions. Support full funding for the Second Chance Act. Support the nomination of Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske, President Obamas nominee to be the new Drug Czar . Support lifting the federal ban on needle (or syringe) exchange programs to fight the spread of HIV / AIDS, and oppose the so called "1,000 foot rule" on needle exchange programs. Support reducing the sentencing disparity between crack cocaine and powder cocaine convictions; support S. 1789 the Fair Sentencing Act. Support S. 332 and H.R. 2112, the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office

HR 2112: Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act HR 5996: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

See page 3 for a complete list of lobbying issues. HR 855/ S. 616 - Enhancing Safety in Medicine Utilizing Leading Advanced Simulation Technologies HR 2112/ S. 332 - Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009 HR 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act HR 3961 - Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009 HR 4872 - Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 HR 4213 - American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 HR 4691 - Temporary Extension Act of 2010 HR 4851 - Continuing Extension Act of 2010 HR 4985 - Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2010 HR 5253 - Federal Research Public Access Act of 2010 HR 5295 - Healthcare Truth and Transparency Act of 2010 H. Con. Res. 202 - Celebrating the Goals and Ideals of the 20th Anniversary of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database Health care reform, health care quality improvement; physician workforce; comparative effectiveness research; health information technology, National Healthcare Workforce Commission, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Board of Governors, HIT Meaningful Use, Independent Payment Advisory Board.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to the prevention and treatment of lung disease including the following legislation:HR 1619 Children's Health Protection Act of 2009; HR 716 Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act; S. 488 Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act; HR 1850 Quit Smoking for Life Act; S. 770 Medicare, Medicaid, and MCH Tobacco Cessation Promotion Act of 2009; S. 717 21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment) Act; HR 332 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009; HR 2112 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009; S. 670 Smoke Free Mothers and Babies Act of 2009; HR 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; S. 1679 Affordable Health Choices Act; S.1796 Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009; HR 3590 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 3220 Medicare Home Oxygen Therapy Act of 2009; HR 3790 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner; H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; Issues related to asthma; Issues related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Issues related to lung cancer; Issues related to tuberculosis; Issues related to durable medical equipment; Issues related to pulmonary rehabilitation services; Issues related to influenza; Issues related to tobacco cessation services; Issues related to the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act;

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to the prevention and treatment of lung disease, including the following legislation: HR 1619 Children's Health Protection Act of 2009; S 643 Children's Health Protection Act of 2009; HR 716 Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act; S. 488 Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act; HR 1850 Quit Smoking for Life Act; S. 770 Medicare, Medicaid, and MCH Tobacco Cessation Promotion Act of 2009; S. 717 21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment) Act S. 332 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009; HR 2112 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009; S 670 Smoke Free Mothers and Babies Act of 2009; S.914 Cures Acceleration Network and National Institutes of Health Reauthorization Act of 2009; HR 1079 Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act; HR 2730 Student-to-School Nurse Ratio Improvement Act of 2009; HR 3293 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010; HR 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; S. 1679 Affordable Health Choices Act; S.1796 Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009; HR 3590 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; S. 1577 The Asthma Act; H.R. 3220 Medicare Home Oxygen Therapy Act of 2009; HR 2293 The Public Health Trade Advisory Committee Act; S. 1760 Family Asthma Act; HR 3754 Family Asthma Act; H.Res 919 Supporting the goals and ideals of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month; S. 2817 A bill to amend part D of title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to schools for the development of asthma management plans and the purchase of asthma inhalers and spacers for emergency use, as necessary; P.L. 110-233, Genetic Information Nondescrimination Act; HR 3790 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner; H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; Issues related to asthma; Issues related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Issues related to lung cancer; Issues related to tuberculosis; Issues related to nicotine drug delivery devices; Issues related to drug safety; Issues related to durable medical equipment; Issues related to pulmonary rehabilitation services; Issues related to influenza; Issues related to genetic non-discrimination; Issues related to tobacco strategic plan; Issues related to prevention and wellness.

Eliminate racial disparities in criminal justice system, ensure adequate funding for treatment, establishment of and adequate funding for programs to address substance abuse programs for ex-offenders. Supported elimination of the crack v. powder cocaine sentencing disparities. Support H.R. 265, H.R. 1459 and H.R. 3245. Supported repeal of the provision in the HEA that delays or denies student aid for minor drug convictions. Support full funding for the Second Chance Act. Support the nomination of Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske, President Obamas nominee to be the new Drug Czar . Support lifting the federal ban on needle (or syringe) exchange programs to fight the spread of HIV / AIDS, and oppose the so called "1,000 foot rule" on needle exchange programs. Support reducing the sentencing disparity between crack cocaine and powder cocaine convictions; support S. 1789 the Fair Sentencing Act. Support S. 332 and H.R. 2112, the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office

Support the creation of a strong, independent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in H.R. 4173. Support S. 332 and H.R. 2112, the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office

Support ending health care disparities among racial and ethnic minorities, support hearing into the extent of the problem as well as potential solutions; support H.R. 3090. Support Patient Bill of Rights. Support Universal Health Care (H.R. 676). Support Minority AIDS initiative. Support needle exchange programs (support H.R. 179). Support the reauthorization and expansion of SCHIP (support H.R. 2). Support ensuring that all children receive adequate, affordable care in any national health care proposal. Support Tom Daschle and Kathleen Sebelius as Secretary of US Department of Health and Human Services. Support for Dr. Regina Benjamin to be U.S. Surgeon General. Support (1) Full health care coverage that is affordable to every individual, family and business which also provides coverage for pre-existing conditions; (2) Standard, comprehensive health care benefits that meet everyones needs from preventive to chronic care; (3) The choice of a private (allowing recipients to stay with their existing health care coverage if they choose) or public health care plan, which includes a new public health care plan (the public option) that will provide a guaranteed backup which will always be there to ensure quality, affordable health care coverage no matter what; and (4) Equity in health care access, treatment, research, and resources to people and communities of color and stronger health services in low-income communities. Support the inclusion of a public option in health care reform. Support inclusion of anti-discrimination provisions in health care reform. Support passage of H.R. 3590. Support enacting cloture on HR 3590 every time the question was raised. Support the inclusion of a public option provision in H.R. 3590. Support the inclusion of steps to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in H.R. 3590. Support requiring health insurers to cover mammogram's for women under age 50. Support inclusion of provisions requiring health insurance parity for women at no additional cost. Support H.R. 3962. Support lifting the federal ban on needle (or syringe) exchange programs to fight the spread of HIV / AIDS, and oppose the so called "1,000 foot rule" on needle exchange programs. Support prevention and wellness programs; oppose increased health insurance rates for personal characteristics such as obesity and addiction. Support the immediate implementation of the GINA (Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act ). Support H.R. 4872, Health Care Reconciliation. Support H.R. 3590, Health Care overhaul. Support efforts to curb childhood obesity. Support H. Res. 996 and S. Res. 412. Fight childhood hunger and obesity -- support a robust, well-funded child nutrition bill. Work to eliminate "food deserts" in low-income neighborhoods, support the establishmoent of farmers markets and other means of fresh fruits and vegetables in urban areas. Support the preservation of Indian Countrys health care of choice the Indian Health Service. Support S. 332 and H.R. 2112, the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009. Support H.R. 3421, the The Medical Debt Relief Act of 2009. Support Healthcare Reform Insurance Web Portal Requirements.

HR 2112: Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to the prevention and treatment of lung disease including the following legislation:HR 1619 Children's Health Protection Act of 2009; HR 716 Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act; S. 488 Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act; HR 1850 Quit Smoking for Life Act; S. 770 Medicare, Medicaid, and MCH Tobacco Cessation Promotion Act of 2009; S. 717 21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment) Act; HR 332 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009; HR 2112 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009; S. 670 Smoke Free Mothers and Babies Act of 2009; HR 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; S. 1679 Affordable Health Choices Act; S.1796 Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009; HR 3590 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 3220 Medicare Home Oxygen Therapy Act of 2009; HR 3790 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner; H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; Issues related to asthma; Issues related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Issues related to lung cancer; Issues related to tuberculosis; Issues related to durable medical equipment; Issues related to pulmonary rehabilitation services; Issues related to influenza; Issues related to tobacco cessation services.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to the prevention and treatment of lung disease, including the following legislation: HR 1619 Children's Health Protection Act of 2009; S 643 Children's Health Protection Act of 2009; HR 716 Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act; S. 488 Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act; HR 1850 Quit Smoking for Life Act; S. 770 Medicare, Medicaid, and MCH Tobacco Cessation Promotion Act of 2009; S. 717 21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment) Act S. 332 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009; HR 2112 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009; S 670 Smoke Free Mothers and Babies Act of 2009; S.914 Cures Acceleration Network and National Institutes of Health Reauthorization Act of 2009; HR 1079 Pulmonary Fibrosis Research Enhancement Act; HR 2730 Student-to-School Nurse Ratio Improvement Act of 2009; HR 3293 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010; HR 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; S. 1679 Affordable Health Choices Act; S.1796 Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009; HR 3590 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; S. 1577 The Asthma Act; H.R. 3220 Medicare Home Oxygen Therapy Act of 2009; HR 2293 The Public Health Trade Advisory Committee Act; S. 1760 Family Asthma Act; HR 3754 Family Asthma Act; H.Res 919 Supporting the goals and ideals of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month; S. 2817 A bill to amend part D of title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to schools for the development of asthma management plans and the purchase of asthma inhalers and spacers for emergency use, as necessary; P.L. 110-233, Genetic Information Nondescrimination Act; HR 3790 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner; H.R.4872 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; Issues related to asthma; Issues related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Issues related to lung cancer; Issues related to tuberculosis; Issues related to nicotine drug delivery devices; Issues related to drug safety; Issues related to durable medical equipment; Issues related to pulmonary rehabilitation services; Issues related to influenza; Issues related to genetic non-discrimination; Issues related to tobacco strategic plan; Issues related to prevention and wellness.

See page 5 for complete list of lobbying activities H.R. 855, Enhancing Safety in Medicine Utilizing Leading Advanced Simulation Technologies H.R. 2112, Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009 H.R. 2251, Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2009 H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 3693; Ensuring the Future Physician Workforce Act of 2009 H.R. 3961, Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act H.R. 4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Physician Payment Reform provisions only) H.R. 4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010 (Physician Payment Reform provisions only) H.R. 4851, Continuing Extension Act of 2010 (Physician Payment Reform provisions only) H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act H. Con. Res. 202, Celebrating the Goals and Ideals of the 20th Anniversary of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database H.J. Res. 45, Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt (Physician Payment Reform provisions only) Health care reform; health care quality improvement; physician workforce; comparative effectiveness research; health information technology

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to the prevention and treatment of lung disease including the following legislation:HR 1619 Children's Health Protection Act of 2009; HR 716 Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act; S. 488 Access to Cancer Clinical Trials Act; HR 1850 Quit Smoking for Life Act; S. 770 Medicare, Medicaid, and MCH Tobacco Cessation Promotion Act of 2009; S. 717 21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment) Act; HR 332 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009; HR 2112 Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009; S. 670 Smoke Free Mothers and Babies Act of 2009; HR 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; S. 1679 Affordable Health Choices Act; S.1796 Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009, HR 3590 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; H.R. 3220 Medicare Home Oxygen Therapy Act of 2009; HR 3790 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner; Issues related to asthma; Issues related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Issues related to lung cancer; Issues related to tuberculosis; Issues related to durable medical equipment; Issues related to pulmonary rehabilitation services; Issues related to influenza; Issues related to tobacco cessation services;

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported