Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act

In support of H.R. 2117 and S. 1297, legislation to repeal state authorization and credit hour provisions of the program integrity rules published by the Department of Education. In support of request for debrief on Regional Educational Laboratory award competition. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays.

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

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

H.R.5326/S.2323, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2013, NASA R&D; NOAA R&D; NIST R&D; DOJ initiatives; NTIA related issues; and NSF issues. H.R.5856, Department of Defense Appropriations, FY2013, Defense R&D; Library issues; and DEPSCoR. H.R.2117/S.1297, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education, State Authorization issues. S.3301, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, FY2013, Issues related to Small business, Economic development, and Financial education. H.r.5855/S.3216, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY2013, Issues related to BSL-3 Laboratory funding; Immigration; and Research and Development. Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2013, Environmental R&D; and Historical Restoration projects. S.3295, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2013, Issues related to higher education and training initiatives; medical R&D, public health; NIH funding; Education mentoring for K-12; and IDeA program. H.R.5325/S.2465, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2013, Research and development issues. Public Law 112-141, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), Transportation Research; University Transportation Center reauthorization; and Transit programs.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.2117/S.1297, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act, Monitor Higher education regulation issues; and State Authorization. S.3295, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2013, Monitor PELL Grant issues.

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

H.R. 3990, Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act, Issues pertaining to teacher training and evaluation. H.R. 2117, Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Issues pertaining to teacher training, STEM education, and education grants. S.1250, Growing Excellent Achievement Training Academies (GREAT) Teachers and Principals Act, Issues pertaining to teacher training academies.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

H.R. 2117/S. 1297, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act, entire bill H.R. 1048, Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2011, entire bill H.R. 1199, Campus Fire Safety Education Act of 2011, entire bill H.R. 1833, Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act, entire bill H.R. 4628/S. 2343, Interest Rate Reduction Act, entire bill S. 2834, Subsidized Stafford Loan Reduced Interest Rate Extension Act, entire bill S. 3244, Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2012, entire bill

Client expense: $176,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3990, Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act, Issues pertaining to teacher training and evaluation. H.R. 2117, Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Issues pertaining to teacher training and education grant programs, and STEM education. Higher Education Act Reauthorization, Issues pertaining to student aid programs, transparency, and the Pell Grant.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

For-profit post-secondary educational institutions HR 2117-Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act S.3244-Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2012 H.R.4227-Workforce Investment Act S.2296-Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act 90/10 Rule HELP Committee report: "For Profit Higher Education: The Failure to Safeguard the Federal Investment and Ensure Student Success"

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Educator preparation issues). Reauthorization of Title II Higher Education Act (Educator preparation issues). Elementary and Secondary Education Reauthorization Act (as marked up in U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee October 20, 2011) The Educator Preparation Reform Act, S. 3582/H.R.6447 The Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act, H.R. 3990 The Student Success Act, H.R. 3989 Presidential Teacher Corps (not yet introduced in 112th Congress). Building the Teaching Profession Act of 2012 (not yet introduced in 112th Congress). Equal Access to Quality Education Act of 2011, H.R. 2902 Assuring Successful Students through Effective Teaching Act S. 1716 Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation (LEARN) Act, H.R. 2272/S. 929 Graduation Promise Act, H.R. 778/S. 1177 Secondary School Reform Act of 2011, S. 1306 The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, (DREAM Act) H.R. 1842/S. 952 Growing Education Achievement Training Academies for Teachers and Principals Act or GREAT Teachers and Principals Act, S. 1250 The STEM Education Opportunity Act (not yet introduced in 112th Congress) Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act, H.R. 2117/S. 1297 Setting New Priorities in Education Spending Act, H.R. 1891 Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act , H.R. 2218 State and Local Funding Flexibility Act , H.R. 2445 Elementary and Secondary Education Amendments Act, S. 1571 Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act, S. 1566 Empowering Local Educational Decision Making Act of 2011, S. 1569 Teacher and Principal Improvement Act, S. 1567 Presidential Teaching Fellows (program in FY 13 Budget Request) Department of Education regulations for Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), gainful employment, definition of a credit hour, and state authorization regulations. U.S. Department of Educations Negotiated Rulemaking Committee to prepare proposed regulations under Title II and Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). An act to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes. H R 4348 (issues relating to the student loan extension) Budget Control Act of 2011, S. 365 (issues related to sequestration) amending definition of "highly qualified teacher" in ESEA

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Student aid Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Work-Study, LEAP, TRIO and GEAR UP. Graduate education programs Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need program Title VI International education programs Fulbright-Hays program H.R. 2117, S.1297 Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act Subsidized student loan interest rate extension

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2117 - To repeal Department of Education program integrity regulations and guidelines concerning state authorization and credit hours. S. 1297- To repeal Department of Education program integrity regulations and guidelines concerning state authorization and credit hours. H.R. 1842-DREAM Act, the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011, ends federal penalty for states that allow undocumented students to pay in-state college rates S. 952- DREAM Act, the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011, ends federal penalty for states that allow undocumented students to pay in-state college rates S 1925 Violence Against Women Act HR. 6429 STEM Jobs Act, S. 3582, H.R. 6447 Educator Preparation Reform Act H.R. 6412 Attracting the Best and the Brightest Act

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

HEOA education regulations- repeal bills re: the definition of a credit hour and state authorization (H.R. 2117, S. 1297); distance education issues

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.4297, Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2012, Community College issues. H.R.2117, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act, Higher Education Regulations. Workforce training issues. Career and technical education issues.

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

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2117 and S. 1297, repeal of Department of Education distance learning regulations.

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

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Funding and program access for Predominantly Black Universities; legislation on program eligibility under the Higher Education Act (HR 2117)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 531, and other legislative initiatives to assist with medical tuition in exchange for doctors serving in underserved areas; HR 2117 / S 1297 -- Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education

Client expense: $96,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Federal Student Loan Issues Negotiated Rulemaking Senate HELP Committee Hearing - For Profit Institutions Hearing S.460 The Education for All Act of 2011 H.R. 2117 Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act S. 1599 Department of Labor, HHS, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012 H.R. 2055 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 Division F Title III (Policy Issues) S. 3429 Veterans Job Corp Act S. 2241 GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act H.R. 4057 Impairing Transparency In Education Opportunities for Veterans Act S. 3295 Department of Labor, HHS, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2013

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

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2117 Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act S.460 The Education for All Act of 2011 Federal Student Loan Issues Negotiated Rulemaking Senate HELP Committee Hearing - For Profit Institutions S. 1599 Department of Labor, HHS, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012 H.R. 2055 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 Division F Title III (Policy Issues) S. 3429 Veterans Job Corp Act S. 2241 GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act H.R. 4057 Impairing Transparency In Education Opportunities for Veterans Act S. 3295 Department of Labor, HHS, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2013

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

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Federal Student Loans Negotiated Rulemaking Senate HELP Committee Hearing - For Profit Institutions Hearing S.460 The Education for All Act of 2011 H.R. 2117 Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act S. 1599 Department of Labor, HHS, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012 H.R. 2055 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 Division F Title III (Policy Issues) S. 3429 Veterans Job Corp Act S. 2241 GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act H.R. 4057 Impairing Transparency In Education Opportunities for Veterans Act S. 3295 Department of Labor, HHS, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2013

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Federal Student Loans Negotiated Rulemaking Senate HELP Committee Hearing - For Profit Institutions Hearing S.460 The Education for All Act of 2011 H.R. 2117 Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act S. 1599 Department of Labor, HHS, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012 H.R. 2055 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 Division F Title III (Policy Issues) S. 3429 Veterans Job Corp Act S. 2241 GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act H.R. 4057 Impairing Transparency In Education Opportunities for Veterans Act S. 3295 Department of Labor, HHS, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2013

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2117-Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act (and Senate counterpart S1297); Higher Education Act reauthorization, generally; Congressional E-Learning Caucus

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Higher Education, Student Aid Funding, HR 2117, HR3433, STEM Education, DOE Office of Science

Client expense: $20,427 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3990, Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act, Issues pertaining to teacher training and evaluation. H.R. 2117, Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Issues pertaining to teacher training.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

DREAM Act, HR 1842, S 952; Federal regulations impacting state higher education authorizations for distance education - Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act, HR 2117; Authorization changes to the Pell Grant Program - H.Con.Res. 112, a budget resolution for FY 2013, House and Senate bill for FY 2013 Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations.

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office

HR2117 Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education -- Academic freedom S1250/HR3990 GREAT Teachers and Principals Act -- Teacher preparation S2051 A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans -- Student loan interest rates HR4348 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 -- Transportation Amendment to S1813, the Surface Transportation Bill -- Transportation research CR House Resolution 117 Labor, Health & Human Services appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013 -- Dental education -- Dental research -- Student financial aid -- HCOP funding -- TRIO programs Dental access Dental education Higher education McNair Funding Sequestration Student financial aid Tax incentives for education Transportation research

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

HR2117 Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education -- Academic freedom HR2117 Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education -- Academic freedom S1250/HR3990 GREAT Teachers and Principals Act -- Teacher preparation S2051 A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans -- Student loan interest rates HR4348 Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 -- Transportation Amendment to S1813, the Surface Transportation Bill -- Transportation research CR House Resolution 117 Labor, Health & Human Services appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013 -- Dental education -- Dental research -- Student financial aid -- HCOP funding -- TRIO programs Dental access Dental education Higher education McNair Funding Sequestration Student financial aid Transportation research

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

In support of H.R. 2117 and S. 1297, legislation to repeal state authorization and credit hour provisions of the program integrity rules published by the Department of Education. In support of request for debrief on Regional Educational Laboratory award competition. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; international education; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays.

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

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

For-profit post-secondary educational institutions HR 2117-Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act S.3244-Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2012 H.R.4227-Workforce Investment Act S.2296-Protecting Financial Aid for Students and Taxpayers Act 90/10 Rule

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. tbd/ S. 3295, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY 2013 - provisions related to funding for higher education programs, research, and student financial aid. H.R. 2117/S. 1297 - to repeal Department of Education program integrity regulations and guidelines concerning state authorization and credit hours.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2117, Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Issues pertaining to STEM education, innovation, and teacher training.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2117 - To repeal Department of Education program integrity regulations and guidelines concerning state authorization and credit hours. S. 1297- To repeal Department of Education program integrity regulations and guidelines concerning state authorization and credit hours. H.R. 1842-DREAM Act, the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011, ends federal penalty for states that allow undocumented students to pay in-state college rates S. 952- DREAM Act, the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011, ends federal penalty for states that allow undocumented students to pay in-state college rates S 1925 Violence Against Women Act HR 4628, S2343 To extend the 3.4% interest rate on federally subsidized loans (added to HR 4368 Surface Transportation Act) HR. 6429 STEM Jobs Act, S. 3582, H.R. 6447 Educator Preparation Reform Act H.R. 6412 Attracting the Best and the Brightest Act

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

Reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Educator preparation issues). Reauthorization of Title II Higher Education Act (Educator preparation issues). Elementary and Secondary Education Reauthorization Act (as marked up in U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee October 20, 2011) The Educator Preparation Reform Act, S. 3582/H.R.6447 The Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act, H.R. 3990 The Student Success Act, H.R. 3989 Presidential Teacher Corps (not yet introduced in 112th Congress). Building the Teaching Profession Act of 2012 (not yet introduced in 112th Congress). Equal Access to Quality Education Act of 2011, H.R. 2902 Assuring Successful Students through Effective Teaching Act S. 1716 Literacy Education for All, Results for the Nation (LEARN) Act, H.R. 2272/S. 929 Graduation Promise Act, H.R. 778/S. 1177 Secondary School Reform Act of 2011, S. 1306 The Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, (DREAM Act) H.R. 1842/S. 952 Growing Education Achievement Training Academies for Teachers and Principals Act or GREAT Teachers and Principals Act, S. 1250 The STEM Education Opportunity Act (not yet introduced in 112th Congress) Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act, H.R. 2117/S. 1297 Setting New Priorities in Education Spending Act, H.R. 1891 Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act , H.R. 2218 State and Local Funding Flexibility Act , H.R. 2445 Elementary and Secondary Education Amendments Act, S. 1571 Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act, S. 1566 Empowering Local Educational Decision Making Act of 2011, S. 1569 Teacher and Principal Improvement Act, S. 1567 Presidential Teaching Fellows (program in FY 13 Budget Request) Department of Education regulations for Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), gainful employment, definition of a credit hour, and state authorization regulations. U.S. Department of Educations Negotiated Rulemaking Committee to prepare proposed regulations under Title II and Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). An act to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes. H R 4348 (issues relating to the student loan extension) Budget Control Act of 2011, S. 365 (issues related to sequestration) amending definition of "highly qualified teacher" in ESEA

Client expense: $7,133 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Various issues related to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Various issues related to federal literacy programs, including H.R. 2272/S.929, LEARN Act. Various issues related to the Higher Education Act, specifically regarding loan forgiveness. Various issues at the Department of Justice related to testing accommodations for students with communication disorders. S. 902, the School Building Fairness Act of 2011 and other issues related to school classroom noise and acoustics. S. 1403, the IDEA Full Funding Act, and other issues related to funding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Various issues related to implementation of IDEA as related to maintenance of effort, use of public insurance for services under IDEA Part B and paperwork reduction. H.R. 2117/S.1297, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act, as related to definitions of credit hours. H.R. 2826/ S.2051 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, as related to keeping interest rates on student loans at 3.4%

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE

H.R. 3990, Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act, Issues pertaining to teacher training and evaluation. H.R. 2117, Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Issues pertaining to teacher training.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2117, Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Issues pertaining to STEM education, innovation, and teacher training.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3990, Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act, Issues pertaining to teacher training and evaluation. H.R. 2117, Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Issues pertaining to teacher training, STEM education, and education grants. S.1250, Growing Excellent Achievement Training Academies (GREAT) Teachers and Principals Act, Issues pertaining to teacher training academies.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

H.R. 3990, Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act, Issues pertaining to teacher training and evaluation. S.1250, Growing Excellent Achievement Training Academies (GREAT) Teachers and Principals Act, Issues pertaining to teacher training academies. H.R. 2117, Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Issues pertaining to teacher training and grant programs, and STEM education.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.5326/S.2323, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2013, NASA R&D; NOAA R&D; NIST R&D; DOJ initiatives; NTIA related issues; and NSF issues. H.R.5856, Department of Defense Appropriations, FY2013, Defense R&D; Library issues; and DEPSCoR. H.R.2117/S.1297, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education, State Authorization issues. S.3301, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, FY2013, Issues related to Small business, Economic development, and Financial education. H.r.5855/S.3216, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY2013, Issues related to BSL-3 Laboratory funding; Immigration; and Research and Development. Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2013, Environmental R&D; and Historical Restoration projects. S.3295, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2013, Issues related to higher education and training initiatives; medical R&D, public health; NIH funding; Education mentoring for K-12; and IDeA program. H.R.5325/S.2465, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2013, Research and development issues. Public Law 112-141, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), Transportation Research; University Transportation Center reauthorization; and Transit programs.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HEOA education regulations- repeal bills re: the definition of a credit hour and state authorization (H.R. 2117, S. 1297); distance education issues

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Student aid Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Work-Study, LEAP, TRIO and GEAR UP. Graduate education programs Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need program Title VI International education programs Fulbright-Hays program H.R. 2117, S.1297 Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act Subsidized student loan interest rate extension

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Funding and program access for Predominantly Black Universities; legislation on program eligibility under the Higher Education Act (HR 2117)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2117/S. 1297, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act, entire bill H.R. 1048, Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2011, entire bill H.R. 1199, Campus Fire Safety Education Act of 2011, entire bill H.R. 1833, Mental Health on Campus Improvement Act, entire bill H.R. 4628/S. 2343, Interest Rate Reduction Act, entire bill S. 2834, Subsidized Stafford Loan Reduced Interest Rate Extension Act, entire bill S. 3244, Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2012, entire bill

Client expense: $86,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Monitor generally. Public Law 112-32, Combating Autism Reauthorization Act of 2011, Family Services; and LEND training programs; and University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, & Service. H.R.2117, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education, Monitor generally. Teacher training issues: H.R.2445, State and Local Funding Flexibility Act H.R.2218, Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act H.R. 1891, Setting New Priorities for Education Spending Act Higher Education Reauthorization, College completion related issues.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Higher Education Reauthorization, Single Parent Student programs. Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Monitor generally. Teacher professional training issues; and Nurse training related issues. TRIO programs Teacher training issues: H.R.2445, State and Local Funding Flexibility Act H.R.2218, Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act H.R. 1891, Setting New Priorities for Education Spending Act H.R.2117, Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education, Monitor generally. Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization of 2011, Career pathway issues. Training for Ex-Offenders Academic enrichment opportunities for higher poverty children during non-school hours Science, technology, emergency and math curriculum Student services and retention

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Federal Student Loans Negotiated Rulemaking Senate HELP Committee Hearing - For Profit Institutions Hearing S.460 The Education for All Act of 2011 H.R. 2117 Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act S. 1599 Department of Labor, HHS, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2012 H.R. 2055 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 Division F Title III (Policy Issues) S. 3429 Veterans Job Corp Act S. 2241 GI Bill Consumer Awareness Act H.R. 4057 Impairing Transparency In Education Opportunities for Veterans Act S. 3295 Department of Labor, HHS, and Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2013

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2117 and S. 1297, repeal of Department of Education distance learning regulations.

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

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE