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A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans.
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2008 · first_quarter · Education
HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act," HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" - reform the Federal Family Education Loan Program, student lending practices, and private student lending; S 1561 - non-dischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy; HR 5715 - increases access to federally-guaranteed student loans by increasing marketplace liquidity and raising loan limits.
Client expense: $1,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
S 1561, To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans, Section 1, all provisions relating to loan discharge; HR 698, Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007, all provisions relating to industrial banks; HR 5723, Emergency Student Loan Market Liquidity Act, all sections; S 2847, Emergency Student Loan Market Liquidity Act, all sections; HR 1424, to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy, all provisions; HR 3997, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, all provisions; HR 5914, Student Loan Access Act of 2008, all provisions; issues relating to the Federal Financing Bank and education lender liquidity problems; issues related to the capital markets; issues relating to access to Federal Reserve capital for education loans; issues relating to using student loans as collateral at the Federal Home Loan Bank system; issues relating to Federal Reserve's Term Securities Lending Facility.
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · fourth_quarter · Banking
Credit card, interchanges fees and practices S. 1395, the Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act of 2007 GSE Reform H.R. 1427, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007 Govt Purchase Card, S.680, Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007 H.R. 946, Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act H.R. 5244, The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights H.R.5546, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 H.R. 323 the Seasoned Customer Exemption Act S.Credit Card Fair Fee Act H.R 5767, Payment System Protection Act of 2008 S. 3252, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2008 S. 1100, Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2007 S. 1561, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans S. 1642, the Higher Education Amendments of 2007 H.R. 5280, Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act of 2008 H.R. 7334, TARP Accountability Act of 2008 S. 3683, A bill to amend the Emergency Economic Stablization Act (EESA) S. 3731, Special Inspector General for the TARP Act 0f 2008;
Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
Student Loans; S. 1561 with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans; H.R. 2669, the College Cost Reduction Act; S. 1642, the Higher Education Amendments of 2007; S. 2136 Helping Families Save their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007
Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
GSE Reform; H.R. 1427, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007; H.R. 1427, the Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007; Terrorism Insurance Reauthorization; H.R. 2761, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007; Flood Insurance; Farm Credit System, H.R.2419, the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; H.R. 3160, Student Loans; H.R. 890, the Student Loan Sunshine Act; S. 1561, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans; H.R. 2669, the college cost Reduction Act; S. 1642, the Higher Education Amendments of 2007; H.R. 5, the College Student Relief Act of 2007; S. 359, Student Debt Relief Act of 2007; Higher Education Access Act of 2007; H.R. 1682; the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; H.R. 3121, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; Social Security Verification; H.R. 948, the Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007;
Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Education
HR 916/S 442, The John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act of 2007, entire bill HR 1469/S 991, Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2007, entire bill S 1228, Campus Law Enforcement Emergency Response Act of 2007, entire bill S 1561, a bill to amend Title 11, US Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans, entire bill HR 2910, S 1718, Veterans Education Tuition Support Act, entire bill HR 5715, Ensuring Continuing Access to Student Loans Act of 2008 S 2815, entire bill S 22, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act, entire bill
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
HR 3609 - Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 S 1561 - To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans S 2133 - HOMES Act HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Bankruptcy
HR 3609 - Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 S 1561 - To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans S 2133 - HOMES Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Banking
S 1561, To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans, Section 1, all provisions relating to loan discharge; HR 698, Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007, all provisions relating to industrial banks; HR 5723, Emergency Student Loan Market Liquidity Act, all sections; S 2847, Emergency Student Loan Market Liquidity Act, all sections; HR 1424, to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy, all provisions; HR 3997, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, all provisions; HR 5914, Student Loan Access Act of 2008, all provisions; issues relating to the Federal Financing Bank and education lender liquidity problems; issues related to the capital markets; issues relating to access to Federal Reserve capital for education loans; issues relating to using student loans as collateral at the Federal Home Loan Bank system; issues relating to Federal Reserve's Term Securities Lending Facility.
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Bankruptcy
HR 3609 - Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 S 1561 - To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans S 2133 - HOMES Act HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Bankruptcy
HR 3609 - Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 S 1561 - To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans S 2133 - HOMES Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Bankruptcy
HR 3609 - Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 S 1561 - To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans S 2133 - HOMES Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Government Issues
GSE Reform; H.R. 1427, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007; H.R. 1427, the Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007; Terrorism Insurance Reauthorization; H.R. 2761, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007; Flood Insurance; H.R. 1682; the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; H.R. 3121, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; Social Security Verification; H.R. 948, the Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007; Farm Credit System, H.R.2419, the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; H.R. 3160, Student Loans, H.R. 890, the Student Loan Sunshine Act, S. 1561, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans, H.R. 2669, the college cost Reduction Act, S. 1642, the Higher Education Amendments of 2007, H.R. 5, the College Student Relief Act of 2007, S. 359, Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, Higher Education Access Act of 2007; H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stability Act of 2008
Client expense: $1,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Banking
Credit card, interchanges fees and practices, S. 1395, the Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act of 2007; GSE Reform, H.R. 1427; Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007; S. 1100, Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2007; S. 1561, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans; S. 1642, the Higher Education Amendments of 2007; H.R. 5280, Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act of 2008; Govt Purchase Card, S.680, Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007; H.R. 946, Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act; H.R. 5244, The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights; H.R.5546, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008; H.R. 323 the Seasoned Customer Exemption Act; S.Credit Card Fair Fee Act; H.R 5767, Payment System Protection Act of 2008; S. 3252.Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2008; H.R. 6870, Payment System Protection Act of 2008
Client expense: $1,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Bankruptcy
Student Loans, S. 1561 with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans; H.R. 2669, the College Cost Reduction Act; S. 1642, the Higher Education Amendments of 2007; S. 2136 Helping Families Save their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007
Client expense: $1,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Education
HR 916/S 442, The John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act of 2007, entire bill HR 1469/S 991, Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2007, entire bill S 945, College Textbook Affordability Act of 2007, entire bill S 1228, Campus Law Enforcement Emergency Response Act of 2007, entire bill S 1561, a bill to amend Title 11, US Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans, entire bill HR 4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007, The Higher Education Act (HEA) reauthorization bill, entire bill S 1642, Higher Education Amendments of 2007, entire bill S 2733, Higher Education Act Extension, entire bill S 3180, HEA extension, entire bill HR 2910, S 1718, Veterans Education Tuition Support Act, entire bill HR 5715, Ensuring Continuing Access to Student Loans Act of 2008 S 2815, entire bill S 22, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act, entire bill
Client expense: $146,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Bankruptcy
HR 3609 - Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 S 1561 - To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans S 2133 - HOMES Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Bankruptcy
HR 3609 - Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 S 1561 - To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans S 2133 - HOMES Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Bankruptcy
HR 3609 - Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 S 1561 - To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans S 2133 - HOMES Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Banking
Credit card, interchanges fees and practices, S. 1395, the Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act of 2007; GSE Reform, H.R. 1427; Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007; S. 1100, Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2007; S. 1561, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans; S. 1642, the Higher Education Amendments of 2007; H.R. 5280, Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act of 2008; Govt Purchase Card, S.680, Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007; H.R. 946, Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act; H.R. 5244, The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights; H.R.5546, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008; H.R. 323 the Seasoned Customer Exemption Act; S.Credit Card Fair Fee Act; H.R 5767, Payment System Protection Act of 2008; S. 3252.Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2008
Client expense: $1,860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Government Issues
GSE Reform; H.R. 1427, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007; H.R. 1427, the Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007; Terrorism Insurance Reauthorization; H.R. 2761, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007; Flood Insurance; H.R. 1682; the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; H.R. 3121, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; Social Security Verification; H.R. 948, the Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007; Farm Credit System, H.R.2419, the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; H.R. 3160, Student Loans, H.R. 890, the Student Loan Sunshine Act, S. 1561, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans, H.R. 2669, the college cost Reduction Act, S. 1642, the Higher Education Amendments of 2007, H.R. 5, the College Student Relief Act of 2007, S. 359, Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, Higher Education Access Act of 2007
Client expense: $1,860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Bankruptcy
Student Loans, S. 1561 with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans; H.R. 2669, the College Cost Reduction Act; S. 1642, the Higher Education Amendments of 2007; S. 2136 Helping Families Save their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007
Client expense: $1,860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Education
HR 5 "College Student Relief Act" HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act" HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act" S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" S 2894 "Private Student Loan Transparency and Improvement Act" - reform the Federal Family Education Loan Program, student lending practices, and private student lending; S 1561 - legislation would address non-dischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy; HR 5715 - legislation would improve access to federally-guaranteed student loans by increasing marketplace liquidity and raising loan limits.
Client expense: $1,080,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Banking
S 1561, To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans, Section 1, all provisions relating to loan discharge; HR 698, Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007, all provisions relating to industrial banks; HR 5723, Emergency Student Loan Market Liquidity Act, all sections; S 2847, Emergency Student Loan Market Liquidity Act, all sections; HR 5914, Student Loan Access Act of 2008, all provisions; issues relating to the Federal Financing Bank and education lender liquidity problems; issues related to the capital markets; issues relating to access to Federal Reserve capital for student loans; issues relating to using student loans as collateral at the Federal Home Loan Bank system; issues relating to Federal Reserve's Term Securities Lending Facility.
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Education
HR 916/S 442, The John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act of 2007, entire bill HR 1469/S 991, Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2007, entire bill S 945, College Textbook Affordability Act of 2007, entire bill S 1228, Campus Law Enforcement Emergency Response Act of 2007, entire bill S 1561, a bill to amend Title 11, US Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans, entire bill HR 4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007, The Higher Education Act (HEA) reauthorization bill, entire bill S 1642, Higher Education Amendments of 2007 S 2733, Higher Education Act Extension, entire bill S 3180, HEA extension, entire bill HR 2910, S 1718, Veterans Education Tuition Support Act, entire bill HR 5715, Ensuring Continuing Access to Student Loans Act of 2008 S 2815, entire bill S 22, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act, entire bill
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Bankruptcy
HR 3609 - Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 S 1561 - To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans S 2133 - HOMES Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Bankruptcy
HR 3609 - Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 S 1561 - To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans S 2133 - HOMES Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Bankruptcy
HR 3609 - Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 S 1561 - To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans S 2133 - HOMES Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Education
HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act," HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" - reform the Federal Family Education Loan Program, student lending practices, and private student lending; S 1561 - non-dischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy; HR 5715 - increases access to federally-guaranteed student loans by increasing marketplace liquidity and raising loan limits.
Client expense: $1,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · first_quarter · Bankruptcy
Student Loans, S. 1561 with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans; H.R. 2669, the College Cost Reduction Act; S. 1642, the Higher Education Amendments of 2007; S. 2136 Helping Families Save their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007
Client expense: $2,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Government Issues
GSE Reform; H.R. 1427, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007; H.R. 1427, the Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007; Terrorism Insurance Reauthorization; H.R. 2761, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007; Flood Insurance; H.R. 1682; the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; H.R. 3121, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007; Social Security Verification; H.R. 948, the Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007; Farm Credit System, H.R.2419, the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; H.R. 3160, Student Loans, H.R. 890, the Student Loan Sunshine Act, S. 1561, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans, H.R. 2669, the college cost Reduction Act, S. 1642, the Higher Education Amendments of 2007, H.R. 5, the College Student Relief Act of 2007, S. 359, Student Debt Relief Act of 2007, Higher Education Access Act of 2007
Client expense: $2,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Banking
Credit card/interchanges fees and practices, S. 1395, the Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act of 2007; GSE Reform, H.R. 1427; Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007; S. 1100, Federal Housing Finance Reform Act; S. 1561, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans;S. 1561, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans; S. 1642, the Higher Education Amendments of 2007; Govt Purchase Card, S.680, Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007; H.R. 946, Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act; H.R. 5244, The Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights; H.R.5546, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008
Client expense: $2,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Bankruptcy
S1561 legislation to amend bankruptcy act to allow discharge of student loans. S2136 legislation to amend bankruptcy HR3609 Act to allow judges to modify first mortgages on Chapter 13.
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Banking
S 1561, To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans, Section 1, all provisions relating to loan discharge; HR 698, Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007, all provisions relating to industrial banks; issues relating to the Federal Financing Bank and education lender liquidity problems; issues related to the capital markets; issues relating to access to Federal Reserve capital for student loans; issues relating to using student loans as collateral at the Federal Home Loan Bank system.
Client expense: $1,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · first_quarter · Education
HR 916/S. 442, The John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act of 2007, entire bill. HR 1469/S. 991, Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2007, entire bill. S. 945, College Textbook Affordability Act of 2007, entire bill. S. 1228, Campus Law Enforcement Emergency Response Act of 2007, entire bill. S. 1561, a bill to amend Title 11, US Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans, entire bill. HR 4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007, The Higher Education Act (HEA) reauthorization bill, entire bill. S. 1642, Higher Education Amendments of 2007. S. 2733, Higher Education Act Extension, entire bill.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Bankruptcy
S. 1561 - Durbin legislation to amend bankruptcy act to allow discharge of student loans.
Client expense: $960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2007 · year_end · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Security freeze; SSN protection, data privacy; Safety Act of 200; dietary supplement; Health Information Technology; Food Safety; Furniture tipover; CPSC reauthorization; Pool & Spa Safety; Glass Furniture injury prevention; product safety; kids and cars; china and food safety;Cell phone portability; digital television conversion; student loans; vegetable/fruit safety section 123 Farm Bill; S1082; S495; S1178; S2663: HR4040; S2045; HR 1561; S1561;S484;S694;HR1216
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, UNDETERMINED
2007 · year_end · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Security freeze; SSN protection, data privacy; Safety Act of 200; dietary supplement; Health Information Technology; Food Safety; Furniture tipover; CPSC reauthorization; Pool & Spa Safety; Glass Furniture injury prevention; product safety; kids and cars; china and food safety;Cell phone portability; digital television conversion; student loans; vegetable/fruit safety section 123 Farm Bill; S1082; S495; S1178; S2663: HR4040; S2045; HR 1561; S1561;S484;S694;HR1216
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, UNDETERMINED
2007 · year_end · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Security freeze; SSN protection, data privacy; Safety Act of 200; dietary supplement; Health Information Technology; Food Safety; Furniture tipover; CPSC reauthorization; Pool & Spa Safety; Glass Furniture injury prevention; product safety; kids and cars; china and food safety;Cell phone portability; digital television conversion; student loans; vegetable/fruit safety section 123 Farm Bill; S1082; S495; S1178; S2663: HR4040; S2045; HR 1561; S1561;S484;S694;HR1216
Client expense: $216,381 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, UNDETERMINED
2007 · year_end · Education
Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding the FY 2008 Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill. Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding other institutions engaged in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Coordination with Hank Webber regarding approach to future lobbying efforts of others. Preparation for future advocacy regarding a publicity effort to inform students, parents, and others regarding language in the Higher Education Reauthorization bills. Preparation for future advocacy regarding various appropriations bills pending in the House and Senate. Correspondence to and meetings with others in response to inquiries regarding amendments to S1642, "Higher Education Amendments of 2007". Lobbying contacts regarding an amendment to S1642--sponsored by Sen. Tom Coburn which would place restirctions on any university receiving HEA Title IV funds. Preparation for future advocacy to coordinate advocacy efforts of the University, Medical Center, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. In-depth research and analysis in preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding HR2272, "The American Creating Opportunities to meaningdully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act". Preparation for future advocacy in comparing HR2669, "The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007, and S1762, "The Higher Education Access Act of 2007 to prepare for the House/Senate conference on the two bills. Coordination of lobbying Activities of others regarding S1642, "The Higher Education Amendments of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Preparation for possible future lobbying efforts regarding Senate Finance Committee deliberations that could affect endowments and tax-exepmt bond use, as well as new tax credits and deductions. In-depth conversations with others regarding grants to states to promote pre-kindergarten through college data systems. Coordination of advocacy efforts by reviewing a draft of "AAU and Council on Government Relations Joint Recommendations to the U.S. Department of Commerce Deemed Export Advisory Committee". Extensive review and coordination of potential future lobbying efforts regarding various FY2008 appropriations bills fo rhigher education. Extensive efforts in meetings with the Ad Hoc Tax Group to coordinate advocacy strategy. Work with the Council on Federal Relations to coordinate the advocacy efforts of universities and colleges. Coordination of advocay effort sof others regarding the roll-out of a NAICU consumer information project, current legislation in The Congress pertaining to college costs, continued discussion of Senate Finance Committee's interest in tapping university endowments, and rising college tuition. Preparation for potential future lobbying efforts regarding Se. Richard Durbin's proposed amendment #2919 to HR1585, the National Defense Authorization Act. Work with the Science Coalition to ccordinate future advocacy efforts and proposals to incorproate the existing Science Coalition into a 501(c)(3) organization. Conference with Jennifer Kunde of Northwestern University regarding legislation introduced (S1561) by Sen. Richard Durbin to allow private student loans to be dischargeable through bankruptcy proceedings. Coordination of the advocacy efforts of othersregarding Schedule H (dealing with teaching hospitals) on proposed revisions to IRS Form 990. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination with advocacy efforts of others through a meeting with VP for Research and National Laboratories Don levy regarding the initiation of the International Linear Collider (ILC) at Fermi Lab. Lobbying contact to sign the University of chicago on to a "community letter" to all members of the Senate urging passage of S1710, "FY2008 Senate Appropriations Bill for Labor, HHS, and Related Agencies" Coordination of the advocacy efforts of others regarding written support for S2205, "The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act of 2007", introduced by Sen. Richard Durbin.. Preparation for future lobbying efforts by studying HR3970, "The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007." Strategy session with The Science Coalition regarding best methods to boost federal funding for university-based research. Coordination with the lobbying efforts of other research universities to discuss strategy on three issues: ahearing on college cost concerns in the Congress; mark-up of the Higher Education re-authorization act; and the progress of the FY2008 Labot, HHS, and Education appropriations bills (HR3043 and S1710. Preparation over a period of five days in coordinating future advocacy efforts of others through participation in the December retreat for the Ad Hoc Tax Group, the annual retreat of The Science Coalition, and the AAU Council on Federal Relations. Coordination with lobbying efforts of others at the fall leadership meeting of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Lobbying contacts with congresisonal staff regarding appropriations for the FY2008 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (HR2641). Review of 747-page bill, HR4137, "The College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007" in anticipation of future lobbying efforts. Coordination wiht other research universities regarding the School-as-Lender Program and the long-term outlook for the program. Coordinaton of advocacy efforts of others regarding developments in the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee "Extenders Bill". Preparation for future lobbying regarding HR4137 reauthorizing the Higher Education Act. Follow-up lobbying efforts regarding HR2669, "The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007" and the loan gorgiveness provisions of that Act.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office
2007 · year_end · Education
HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act" and "Higher Education Access Act," HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," and S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" (all concern reforms of student lending practices); S 1561 (concerns the non-dischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy).
Client expense: $3,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2007 · year_end · Banking
S 1561--To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans, HR 698--Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007
Client expense: $1,740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2007 · year_end · Bankruptcy
Student Loans, S. 1561 with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans; H.R. 2669, the College Cost Reduction Act; S. 1642, the Higher Education Amendments of 2007; S. 2136 Helping Families Save their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2007;
Client expense: $3,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED, White House Office
2007 · year_end · Bankruptcy
S1561 - legislation to amend bankruptcy act to allow discharge of student loans. S2136 legislation to amend bankruptcy HR3609 Act to allow judges to modify first mortgages on Chapter 13
Client expense: $962,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Banking
S 1561--To amend title 11, United States Code, with respect to exceptions to discharge in bankruptcy for certain qualified educational loans, HR 698--Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007
Client expense: $2,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2007 · mid_year · Education
HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act" and "Higher Education Access Act" amendments, HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," and S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" (all concern reforms of student lending practices); S 1561 (concerns the nondischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy)
Client expense: $2,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2007 · mid_year · Education
HR 1765 Access to Language Education Act S 639 ED 1.0 Act H.R. 5 College Student Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 890 Student Loan Sunshine Act H.R. 1010 Student Aid Reward Act H.R. 2669 The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act S. 572 Student Aid Reward Act S. 1561 A bill related to private student loans and bankruptcy S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007 S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act of 2007 FY 2008 Administration Budget Proposal National Student Loan Data System Private Student Loan Transparency and Accountability Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Education
H.R. 5 College Student Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 890 Student Loan Sunshine Act H.R. 1010 Student Aid Reward Act H.R. 2669 The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act S. 572 Student Aid Reward Act S. 1561 A bill related to private student loans and bankruptcy S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007 S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act of 2007 FY 2008 Administration Budget Proposal National Student Loan Data System Private Student Loan Transparency and Accountability Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $4,380,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2007 · mid_year · Bankruptcy
S1561 - Durbin legislation to amend backruptcy act to allow discharge of student loans
Client expense: $957,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2007 · mid_year · Education
H.R. 2669 The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 S. 359 Student Debt Relief Act S. 486 Student Loan Sunshine Act S. 572 Student Aid Reward Act S. 1561 A bill related to private student loans and bankruptcy S. 1642 Higher Education Amendments of 2007 S. 1762 Higher Education Access Act of 2007 FY 2008 Administration Budget Proposal National Student Loan Data System Private Student Loan Transparency and Accountability Act H.R. 5 College Student Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 890 Student Loan Sunshine Act H.R. 1010 Student Aid Reward Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE