DREAM Act of 2007

Keeping Parents and Communities Engaged Act, all provisions (S. 1302) Standards to Provide Educational Achievement for Kids Act, all provisions (H.R. 325) Standards to Provide Educational Achievement for Kids Act, all provisions (S. 224) Early Childhood Investment Act, all provisions (H.R. 2616) Early Childhood Investment Act, all provisions (S. 1573) Full-Service Community Schools Act, all provisions (H.R. 2323) Full-Service Community Schools Act, all provisions (S. 1391) Teaching Fellows for Expanded Learning and After-School Act, all provisions (H.R. 2323) Graduate for a Better Future Act, all provisions (S. 765) Getting Retention and Diplomas Up Among Today's Enrolled Students Act, all provisions (S. 1920) Title VI - Education, School Capacity Act - Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind Act (P.L. 107-110) Community Engagement in Education - Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind Act (P.L. 107-110) Working to Encourage Community Action and Responsibility in Education Act (H.R. 3762) Title X, Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind Act The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007 (S. 774) The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007 (S. 2205) The American Dream Act (H.R. 1275) The Graduation Promise Act of 2007 (S. 1185) The Graduation Promise Act of 2007 (H.R. 2928) The Every Student Counts Act (H.R. 2955) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act H.Con.Res.312, Congressional Budget Resolution for FY 2009 H.RES.1036, Congressional Budget Resolution for FY 2009 S.CON.RES.70, Congressional Budget Resolution for FY 2009 Starting Early, Starting Right Act (S. 2980) Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for Fiscal Year 2009 Younger Americans Act Federal Youth Coordination Act of 2008 (HR 7004) Every Student Counts Act (S.3672) School-community partnership legislation (pending)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1275, The American Dream Act, all titles; S. 2205, Development Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, all titles.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1275, American Dream Act: issues concerning eligibility criteria for student aid S. 2205, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007: issues concerning eligibility criteria for student aid H.R. 1469/S. 991, Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2007: entire bill H.R. 3195, ADA Amendments Act of 2008: issues related to changes in the definition of disabilities S. 1881, Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act of 2007: issues related to changes in the definition of disabilities H.R. 4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008: entire bill; copyright and peer-to-peer file sharing, college costs, veterans educational benefits, campus emergency notice issues; other provisions S. 22, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2007: expansion of educational benefits for military veterans serving after September 11, 2001 H.R. 5740, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008: expansion of educational benefits for military veterans serving after September 11, 2001 H.R. 6104/S. 3047, Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Act of 2008: competitive grants for training programs for math and science teachers S. 1642, Higher Education Amendments of 2007: entire bill; copyright and peer-to-peer file sharing issues; other provisions S. 3230, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, 2009: funding for U.S. Department of Education programs Negotiated rulemaking for H.R. 4137, Higher Education Opportunity Act: peer-to-peer file sharing language, campus safety and emergency notification provisions, and financial aid issues; other provisions S. 3182, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009: funding for NSF (National Science Foundation) education research programs Campus safety issues

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Navy, Dept of, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Keeping Parents and Communities Engaged Act, all provisions (S. 1302) Standards to Provide Educational Achievement for Kids Act, all provisions (H.R. 325) Standards to Provide Educational Achievement for Kids Act, all provisions (S. 224) Early Childhood Investment Act, all provisions (H.R. 2616) Early Childhood Investment Act, all provisions (S. 1573) Full-Service Community Schools Act, all provisions (H.R. 2323) Full-Service Community Schools Act, all provisions (S. 1391) Teaching Fellows for Expanded Learning and After-School Act, all provisions (H.R. 2323) Graduate for a Better Future Act, all provisions (S. 765) Getting Retention and Diplomas Up Among Today's Enrolled Students Act, all provisions (S. 1920) Title VI - Education, School Capacity Act - Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind Act (P.L. 107-110) Community Engagement in Education - Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind Act (P.L. 107-110) Working to Encourage Community Action and Responsibility in Education Act (H.R. 3762) Title X, Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind Act The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007 (S. 774) The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007 (S. 2205) The American Dream Act (H.R. 1275) The Graduation Promise Act of 2007 (S. 1185) The Graduation Promise Act of 2007 (H.R. 2928) The Every Student Counts Act (H.R. 2955) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act H.Con.Res.312, Congressional Budget Resolution for FY 2009 H.RES.1036, Congressional Budget Resolution for FY 2009 S.CON.RES.70, Congressional Budget Resolution for FY 2009 Starting Early, Starting Right Act (S. 2980) Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for Fiscal Year 2009 Younger Americans Act Federal Youth Coordination Act of 2008 (HR 7004) Every Student Counts Act (S.3672) School-community partnership legislation (pending)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1843/H.R. 2831, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act S. 766/H.R. 1338, Paycheck Fairness Act S. 2554/H.R. 5129, Civil Rights Act of 2008 S. 1928, Equal Remedies Act H.R. 3685, Employment Non-Discrimination Act H.R. 1246, Military Readiness Enhancement Act S. 910/H.R. 1542, Healthy Families Act S. 2205, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act S.J. Res. 10/H.J. Res. 40, Equal Rights Amendment

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Visas/Green Cards for High-Skilled Workers: H.R.5642, Strengthening US Technology and Innovation Act; S.2205, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act of 2007; H.R.1930 and S.1083, Securing Knowledge, Innovation, Leadership (SKIL) Act of 2007; H.R.1645, Security Through Regularized Immigration and Vibrant Economy (STRIVE) Act of 2007

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issue - Visas/Green Cards for High-Skilled Workers: H.R. 5642, Strengthening U.S. Technology and Innovation Act S. 2205, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act of 2007; H.R. 1930/S. 1083, Securing Knowledge, Innovation, Leadership (SKIL) Act of 2007 H.R. 1645, Security Through Regularized Immigration and Vibrant Economy (STRIVE) Act of 2007

Client expense: $568,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 1275/S. 2205, American DREAM Act (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007): student aid eligibility H.R. 1469/S. 991, Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2007: entire bill H.R. 3195/S. 1881, Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act of 2007: issues related to changes in definition of disabilities H.R. 2642, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008: funding for research and related activities at NSF (National Science Foundation), NIH (National Institutes of Health), and DOE (Department of Energy) Office of Science; funding for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) scholarship programs, expansion of the GI Bill, and other programs H.R. 4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008: entire bill, especially accreditation, college costs, peer to peer file sharing, and copyright issues S. 1642, Higher Education Amendments of 2007: entire bill, especially copyright and peer-to-peer file sharing issues H.R. 5715, Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008: entire bill S. 2815, Strengthening Student Aid for All Act: entire bill H.R. 5740/S. 22, Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008: expansion of educational benefits for military veterans serving after September 11, 2001 S. 2640, Veterans Benefits Enhancement Act of 2008: educational benefits for military veterans serving after September 11, 2001 H.R. 6104/S. 3047, Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Act of 2008: competitive grants for programs to train math and science teachers, other issues FY 2009 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related Agencies appropriations: funding for Department of Education and other programs Department of Education: negotiated rulemaking related to student loans and TEACH Grants

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Navy, Dept of, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

ESEA HR 3021- 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act HR 4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 S 1642 - Higher Education Amendments of 2007 No Child Left Behind Improvements Act of 2007 Child Nutrition Coalition Meeting General Education Issues Responding to request for Information on Teachers Starting Salaries Federal Role in Education Increased Student Achievement through Increased Student Support Act General Education Legislation Strengthening Communities Through English and Integration Act House Financial Services Markup - DC Vouchers Federal Register Vol. 73, Number 86, Title III Senate Leadership Meeting HR 3979 - Assessment Accuracy and Improvement Act HR 3718 - Educational Advisor and Contractor Integrity Act HR 2642 - Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 HR 3058 - Public Land Communities Transition Act of 2007 S 2122 - Facilitating Outstanding Classrooms Using Size reduction Act' HR 5876 - Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008 HR 1228- Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act HR 3289 - To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve early education HR 3257 - FIT Kids Act HR 1130 - Recognizing the Roles and Contributions of America's Teachers HR 3036 - No Child Left Inside Act of 2008 HR 3043 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 HR 1829 - Student Protection Act HR 1259 - High-Performance Buildings Act of 2007 HR 3289 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 FY 2009 Title I funding HR 2289 - Striving Readers Act of 2007 HR 3047 - Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Act of 2008 S 1393 - Strengthening American Citizenship Act of 2007 HR 6104 - Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Act of 2008 HR 6144 - TEACH for Our Future Act of 2008 HR 3289 - To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve early education S 2205 - DREAM Act of 2007 HR 3132 - Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2007 HR 1794 - Families Learning and Understanding English Together Act of 2007 HR 3439 - Put School Counselors Where They're Needed Act HR 3438 - Bullying and Gang Reduction for Improved Education Act HR 6065 - Green Schools Act HR 512 - Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the American Latino Act of 2007 HR 5613 - Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008 HR 3661 - Rural Students College, Career, and Community Readiness Act of 2007 HR 3406 - Success in the Middle Act of 2007 HR 262 - Early Detection of Dyslexia in Children Act of 2007 HR 3058 - Public Land Communities Transition Assistance Act of 2007 HR 17 - Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2007 S. 2051 - Rural Education Achievement Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 HR 5806 - School Emergency Notification Deployment Act HR 6145 - The Protecting Our Children Online Act of 2008 HR 1056 - Family Education Freedom Act of 2007 HR 2092 - Education for All Act of 2007/S 1259 - Education for All Act of 2007 HR 6239 - NCLB Recess Until Reauthorization Act S 1232 - Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2007

Client expense: $311,546 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE

Keeping Parents and Communities Engaged Act, all provisions (S. 1302) Standards to Provide Educational Achievement for Kids Act, all provisions (H.R. 325) Standards to Provide Educational Achievement for Kids Act, all provisions (S. 224) Early Childhood Investment Act, all provisions (H.R. 2616) Early Childhood Investment Act, all provisions (S. 1573) Full-Service Community Schools Act, all provisions (H.R. 2323) Full-Service Community Schools Act, all provisions (S. 1391) Teaching Fellows for Expanded Learning and After-School Act, all provisions (H.R. 2323) Graduate for a Better Future Act, all provisions (S. 765) Getting Retention and Diplomas Up Among Today's Enrolled Students Act, all provisions (S. 1920) Title VI - Education, School Capacity Act - Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind Act (P.L. 107-110) Community Engagement in Education - Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind Act (P.L. 107-110) Working to Encourage Community Action and Responsibility in Education Act (H.R. 3762) Title X, Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind Act The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007 (S. 774) The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007 (S. 2205) The American Dream Act (H.R. 1275) The Graduation Promise Act of 2007 (S. 1185) The Graduation Promise Act of 2007 (H.R. 2928) The Every Student Counts Act (H.R. 2955) The Elementary and Secondary Education Act H.Con.Res.312, Congressional Budget Resolution for FY 2009 H.RES.1036, Congressional Budget Resolution for FY 2009 S.CON.RES.70, Congressional Budget Resolution for FY 2009 Starting Early, Starting Right Act (S. 2980) Appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for Fiscal Year 2009 Younger Americans Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1275, The American Dream Act, all titles; S. 2205, Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, all titles.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1302, Keeping Parents and Communities Engaged Act, all provisions H.R. 325, Standards to Provide Educational Achievement for Kids Act, all provisions S. 224, Standards to Provide Educational Achievement for Kids Act, all provisions H.R. 2616, Early Childhood Investment Act, all provisions S. 1573, Early Childhood Investment Act, all provisions H.R. 2323, Full-Service Community Schools Act, all provisions S. 1391, Full-Service Community Schools Act, all provisions H.R. 2323, Teaching Fellows for Expanded Learning and After-School Act, all provisions S. 1185, Graduation Promise Act, all provisions H.R. 2928, Graduation Promise Act, all provisions S. 765, Graduate for a Better Future Act, all provisions S. 1920, Getting Retention and Diplomas Up Among Today's Enrolled Students Act, all provisions H.R. 2272, Americ Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act, all provisions Title VI - Education, School Capacity Act - Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind Act (P.L. 107-110) Community Engagement in Education - Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind Act (P.L. 107-110) H.R. 3762, Working to Encourage Community Action and Responsibility in Education Act Title X, Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind Act S. 774 The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007 S. 2205 The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007 H.R. 1275 The American Dream Act S. 1185 The Graduation Promise Act of 2007 H.R. 2928 The Graduation Promise Act of 2007 H.R. 2955 The Every Student Counts Act The Elementary and Secondary Education Act H.Con.Res.312, Congressional Budget Resolution for FY 2009 H.RES.1036, Congressional Budget Resolution for FY 2009 S.CON.RES.70, Congressional Budget Resolution for FY 2009

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3371 Amendment of the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program; Issues: Advocacy on behalf of increasing visas for certain employment-based visa categories for immigrants who obtain advanced degrees in the US S2205 DREAM Act of 2007; Issue: Advocacy on behalf of promoting citizenship for certain alien students who are long-term US residents and who entered the US as children

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

S. 1302, Keeping Parents and Communities Engaged Act, all provisions H.R. 325, Standards to Provide Educational Achievement for Kids Act, all provisions S. 224, Standards to Provide Educational Achievement for Kids Act, all provisions H.R. 2616, Early Childhood Investment Act, all provisions S. 1573, Early Childhood Investment Act, all provisions H.R. 2323, Full-Service Community Schools Act, all provisions S. 1391, Full-Service Community Schools Act, all provisions H.R. 2323, Teaching Fellows for Expanded Learning and After-School Act, all provisions S. 1185, Graduation Promise Act, all provisions H.R. 2928, Graduation Promise Act, all provisions S. 765, Graduate for a Better Future Act, all provisions S. 1920, Getting Retention and Diplomas Up Among Today's Enrolled Students Act, all provisions H.R. 2272, Americ Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act, all provisions Title VI - Education, School Capacity Act - Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind Act (P.L. 107-110) Community Engagement in Education - Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind Act (P.L. 107-110) H.R. 3762, Working to Encourage Community Action and Responsibility in Education Act Title X, Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind Act S. 774 The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007 S. 2205 The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007 H.R. 1275 The American Dream Act S. 1185 The Graduation Promise Act of 2007 H.R. 2928 The Graduation Promise Act of 2007 H.R. 2955 The Every Student Counts Act The Elementary and Secondary Education Act H.R. 1585 The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1117/S. 717 - to repeal REAL ID Act 2005 and other purposes, supported S. 2205/S.774/H.R. 1275 - DREAM Act 2007 S. 340/H.R. 371 - AgJOBS Act 2007 H.R. 4088 - Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act 2007

Client expense: $156,785 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issue - Visas/Green Cards for High-Skilled Workers: H.R. 5642, Strengthening U.S. Technology and Innovation Act S. 2205, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act of 2007 H.R. 1930/S. 1083, Securing Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership (SKIL) Act of 2007 H.R. 1645, Security Through Regularized Immigration and Vibrant Economy (STRIVE) Act of 2007

Client expense: $545,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Issue - Visas/Green Cards for High-Skilled Workers: H.R. 5642, Strengthening U.S. Technology and Innovation Act S. 2205, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act of 2007 H.R. 1930/S. 1083, Securing Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership (SKIL) Act of 2007 H.R. 1645, Security Through Regularized Immigration and Vibrant Economy (STRIVE) Act of 2007

Client expense: $545,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 1275, The American Dream Act, all titles; S. 2205, Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, all titles.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 85 - Energy Technology Transfer Act, Sec. 917, (a), all provisions relating to Grants, Advanced Energy Technology Transfer Centers. H.R. 1232 - Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act, Sec. 2 (a), all provisions relating to Competitive Grants Program; (b) (A), all provisions relating to eligible entities, a public or other nonprofit school of veterinary medicine accredited by a recognized body or bodies approved for such purpose by the Department of Education. H.R. 1469 - Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2007, Sec. 5, all provisions relating to establishment and management of the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation; Sec. 6, all provisions relating to establishment and operation of program. H.R. 1585 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, Title II, all provisions relating to research, development, test, and evaluation; Sec. 201, all provisions relating to authorization of appropriations; Sec. 202, all provisions relating to amount for defense science and technology. H.R. 1593 - Second Chance Act of 2007, Sec. 101, all provisions relating to reauthorization of adult and juvenile offender State and local reentry demonstration projects. H.R. 1700 - COPS Improvements Act of 2007, Sec. 2, all provisions relating to COPS grant improvements; (a), all provisions relating to grant authorization; Sec. 1703, all provisions relating to renewal of grants. H.R. 2398 - CREATE-21 Act of 2007, Title I, all provisions relating to National Institutes for Food and Agriculture; Sec. 101, all provisions relating to establishment of National Institutes for Food and Agriculture; Sec. 104, all provisions relating to funding; Title III, all provisions relating to extensions; Sec. 301, all provisions relating to grants and fellowships for food and agricultural sciences education; Sec. 303, all provisions relating to policy research centers; Sec. 304, all provisions relating to Human Nutrition Intervention and Health Promotion Research Program; Sec. 305, all provisions relating to Pilot Research Program to Combine Medical and Agricultural Research; Sec. 306, all provisions relating to Nutrition Education Program; Sec. 307, all provisions relating to continuing animal health and disease research programs; Sec. 308, all provisions relating to appropriations for research on national or regional problems; Sec. 310, all provisions relating to national research and training virtual centers, Sec. 311, all provisions relating to matching funds requirement for research and extension activities of 1890 institutions, Sec. 313, all provisions relating to competitive grants for international agricultural science and education programs; Sec. 314, all provisions relating to research equipment grants; Sec. 315, all provisions relating to University research; Sec. 316, all provisions relating to Extension service; Subtitle B, all provisions relating to Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990; Sec. 331, all provisions relating to National Genetics Resources Program; Sec. 332, all provisions relating to high-priority research and extension initiatives; Sec. 333, all provisions relating to nutrient management research and extension initiative; Subtitle C, all provisions relating to Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998; Sec. 341, all provisions relating to partnerships for high-value agricultural product quality research; Sec. 343, all provisions relating to biobased products; Sec. 345, all provisions relating to Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program; Subtitle D, Other Laws, Sec. 373, all provisions relating to Agricultural Experiment Station Research Facilities Act, Sec. 374, all provisions relating to National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985; Sec. 375, all provisions relating to Competitive, Special, Facilities Research Grant Act (National Research Initiative); Subtitle E, all provisions relating to rural development; Sec. 441, all provisions relating to authorization of rural development research under the Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems; Sec. 441, all provisions relating to authorization of rural development research under the Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems; Subtitle G, all provisions relating to energy; Sec. 472, all provisions relating to bioenergy development grants; Sec. 473, all provisions relating to biodiesel fuel education and development grants; Sec. 476, all provisions relating to biomass research and development. H.R. 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, Title VII, all provisions relating to research and related matters; Subtitle A, all provisions relating to National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977; Sec. 7002, all provisions relating to National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board; Sec. 7009, all provisions relating to policy research centers; Sec. 7010, all provisions relating to Human Nutrition Intervention and Health Promotion Research Program; Sec. 7013, all provisions relating to purposes and findings relating to animal health and disease research; Sec. 7014, all provisions relating to continuing animal health and disease research programs; Sec. 7015, all provisions relating to appropriations for research on national or regional problems; Sec. 7016, all provisions relating to animal health and disease research program; Sec. 7021, all provisions relating to national research and training virtual centers; Sec. 7028, all provisions relating to research equipment grants; Sec. 7029, all provisions relating to university research; Sec. 7030, all provisions relating to extension service; Sec. 7031, all provisions relating to indirect cost recovery; Subtitle B, all provisions relating to Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990; Sec. 7101, all provisions relating to National Genetic Resources Program; Sec. 7105, all provisions relating to Agricultural Telecommunications Program; Subtitle C, all provisions relating to Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998; Sec. 7202, all provisions relating to partnerships for high-value agricultural product quality research; Sec. 7204, all provisions relating to biobased products; Sec. 7211, all provisions relating to specialty crop research initiative; Sec. 412, all provisions relating to specialty crop research initiative; Subtitle D, all provisions relating to other laws; Sec. 7303, all provisions relating to Smith-Lever Act; Sec. 7304, all provisions relating to Hatch Act of 1887; Sec. 7305, all provisions relating to Research Facilities Act; Sec. 7307, all provisions relating to Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act; Subtitle E, all provisions relating to National Institute of Food and Agriculture; Sec. 7401, all provisions relating to National Institute of Food and Agriculture; Sec. 7402, all provisions relating to coordination of Agricultural Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture; Sec. 309, all provisions relating to coordination of Agricultural Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture; Title IX, all provisions relating to energy; Sec. 9008, all provisions relating to Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000; Sec. 9022, all provisions relating to research and development of renewable energy. H.R. 2881 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, Title I, all provisions relating to authorizations; Sec. 104, all provisions relating to research, engineering, and development; Title IX, all provisions relating to federal aviation research and development; Sec. 904, all provisions relating to Research Program on Runways; Sec. 906, all provisions relating to centers of excellence; Sec. 907, all provisions relating to Airport Cooperative Research Program; Sec. 909, all provisions relating to research grants program involving undergraduate students; Sec. 910, all provisions relating to research program on space weather and aviation; Sec. 911, all provisions relating to Aviation Gas Research and Development Program. H.R. 3533 - The Public and Teaching Hospital Preservation Act, Sec. 2, all provisions relating to extension of moratorium on implementation of rule relating to the federal-state financial partnership under Medicaid and Schip and on finalization of a rule relating to the treatment of graduate medical education under Medicaid; (a), all provisions relating to findings; (A), all provisions relating to imposing a cost limit on payments made under such programs to governmentally operated providers; (B), all provisions relating to the permissible sources of the non-Federal shares required under such programs and the types of entities permitted to contribute to such shares; (C), all provisions relating to imposing new requirements on participating providers and States under such programs. H.R. 3746 - College Access and Opportunity Act of 2007, Part E, all provisions relating to lender and institution requirements relating to educational loans; Sec. 152, all provisions relating to requirements for lenders and institutions participating in educational loan arrangements; Sec. 153, all provisions relating to interest rate report for institutions and lenders participating in educational loan arrangements; Title IV, all provisions relating to student assistance; Part A, all provisions relating to grants for students; Sec. 401, all provisions relating to Pell Grants; Sec. 402, all provisions relating to TRIO programs; Sec. 403, all provisions relating to TRIO reform; Sec. 404, all provisions relating to GEARUP; Sec. 405, all provisions relating to Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants; Sec. 406, all provisions relating to LEAP; Part C, all provisions relating to federal work-study programs; Sec. 441, all provisions relating to authorization of appropriations; Part D, all provisions relating to Federal Direct Loan Program; Sec. 451, all provisions relating to income contingent repayment; Part E, all provisions relating to Federal Perkins Loan Program; Part F, all provisions relating to need analysis, Sec. 471, all provisions relating to significantly simplifying the student aid application process; Sec. 472, all provisions relating to discretion of student financial aid administrators; Part G, all provisions relating to general provisions relating to student financial assistance; Sec. 481, all provisions relating to expanding information dissemination regarding eligibility for Pell Grants; Sec. 482, all provisions relating to student eligibility; Sec. 484, all provisions relating to institutional and financial assistance information for students; Sec. 485, all provisions relating to Distance Education Demonstration Program; Sec. 486, all provisions relating to College Affordability Demonstration Program; Sec. 489, all provisions relating to Pell Grant eligibility provision; Title VII, all provisions relating to Title VII amendments; Sec. 701, all provisions relating to Javits Fellowship Program; Sec. 702, all provisions relating to graduate assistance in areas of national need; Sec. 703, all provisions relating to Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program; Sec. 704, all provisions relating to fund for the improvement of postsecondary education; Sec. 705, all provisions relating to urban community service; Sec. 706, all provisions relating to demonstration projects to ensure students with disabilities receive a quality higher education; Part B, all provisions relating to additional education laws; Sec. 926, all provisions relating to study of education-related indebtedness of medical school graduates; Sec. 927, all provisions relating to increase in college textbook prices; Sec. 929, all provisions relating to study of campus-based program allocation of funds. H.R. 3927 - Third Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, Sec. 2, all provisions relating to extension of programs. H.R. 3963 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007, Sec. 101, all provisions relating to extension of CHIP; Sec. 104, all provisions relating to CHIP performance bonus payment to offset additional enrollment costs resulting from enrollment and retention efforts; Sec. 115, all provisions relating to state authority under Medicaid; Sec. 302, all provisions relating to outreach, education, and enrollment assistance; Sec. 401, all provisions relating to child health quality improvement activities for children enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP. H.R. 4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008, Title I, Sec. 132, all provisions relating to state commitment to affordable college education; Sec. 109, all provisions relating to transparency in college tuition for consumers; Sec. 133, all provisions relating to transparency in college tuition for consumers; Sec. 110, all provisions relating to textbook information; Sec. 134, all provisions relating to textbook information; Sec. 113, all provisions relating to endowment reporting; Sec. 173, all provisions relating to endowment reporting; Sec. 114, all provisions relating to state higher education information system pilot program; Sec. 138, all provisions relating to state higher education information system pilot program; Sec. 115, all provisions relating to institution and lender reporting and disclosure requirements; Sec. 152, all provisions relating to requirements for lenders and institutions participating in preferred lender arrangements; Title IV, all provisions relating to Title IV amendments; Part A, all provisions relating to Part A amendments; Sec. 401, all provisions relating to Federal Pell Grants; Sec. 402, all provisions relating to federal TRIO programs; Sec. 403, all provisions relating to GEARUP amendments; Sec. 404, all provisions relating to academic achievement incentive scholarships; Sec. 405, all provisions relating to federal supplemental education opportunity grants; Sec. 406, all provisions relating to grants for access and persistence; Sec. 415E, all provisions relating to grants for access and persistence; Part C, all provisions relating to college work/study; Sec. 441, all provisions relating to reauthorization; Part D, all provisions relating to Federal Direct Student Loans; Sec. 451, all provisions relating to reauthorization; Part E, all provisions relating to Perkins Loans; Sec. 461, all provisions relating to extension of authority; Subpart 5, Sec. 723, all provisions relating to grants to academic departments and programs at eligible institutions; Sec. 707, all provisions relating to urban-serving research universities; Part C, all provisions relating to urban-serving research universities; Sec. 751, all provisions relating to purpose; program authorized, Sec. 752, all provisions relating to application for urban-serving research university grants; Sec. 755, all provisions relating to authorization of appropriations; Sec. 710, all provisions relating to nursing education; Part F, all provisions relating to nursing education; Sec. 776, all provisions relating to additional capacity for R.N. students or graduate-level nursing students; Part I, all provisions relating to student safety and campus emergency management; Sec. 861, all provisions relating to student safety and campus emergency management; Sec. 862, all provisions relating to model emergency response policies, procedures, and practices; Sec. 863, all provisions relating to preparation for future disasters plan by the Secretary; Part J, all provisions relating to rural development grants for rural colleges and universities; Sec. 874, all provisions relating to economic development partnerships; Sec. 876, all provisions relating to allocation of appropriations. H.R. 4986 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, Title II, all provisions relating to Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; Sec. 202, all provisions relating to amount for defense science and technology. S. 7 - College Opportunity Act of 2007, Sec. 2, all provisions relating to legislation to amend Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and other laws and provisions to make college more affordable through increased Federal Pell Grants and providing more favorable student loans and other benefits. S. 901 - Health Centers Renewal Act of 2007, Sec. 4, all provisions relating to reauthorization of rural health care programs. S. 991 - Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2007, Sec. 5, all provisions relating to establishment and management of the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation; Sec. 6, all provisions relating to establishment and operation of program; Sec. 10, all provisions relating to authorization of appropriations. S. 2205 - DREAM Act of 2007, Sec. 10, all provisions relating to higher education assistance.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

H.R. 890 - Student Loan Sunshine Act, Sec. 2, all provisions relating to institution and lender reporting and disclosure requirements; Part E, all provisions relating to lender and institution requirements relating to educational loans; Sec. 155, all provisions relating to integrity provisions; Sec. 156, all provisions relating to compliance and enforcement; Sec. 4, all provisions relating to notice of availability of funds from federal sources; Sec. 5, all provisions relating to improved information concerning the federal student financial aid website. H.R. 1469 - Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2007, Sec. 5, all provisions relating to establishment and management of the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation; Sec. 6, all provisions relating to establishment and operation of program. H.R. 1593 - Second Chance Act of 2007, Sec. 101, all provisions relating to reauthorization of adult and juvenile offender State and local reentry demonstration projects. H.R. 1994 - Financial Aid Accountability and Transparency Act of 2007, Sec. 2, all provisions relating to accountability and transparency; Part E, all provisions relating to institutional requirements related to student loans; Sec. 152, all provisions relating to recommended lenders; Sec. 153, all provisions relating to disclosures; Sec. 154, all provisions relating to Code of Conduct. H.R. 2398 - CREATE-21 Act of 2007, Title I, all provisions relating to National Institutes for Food and Agriculture; Sec. 101, all provisions relating to establishment of National Institutes for Food and Agriculture; Sec. 104, all provisions relating to funding; Title III, all provisions relating to extensions; Sec. 301, all provisions relating to grants and fellowships for food and agricultural sciences education; Sec. 303, all provisions relating to policy research centers; Sec. 304, all provisions relating to Human Nutrition Intervention and Health Promotion Research Program; Sec. 305, all provisions relating to Pilot Research Program to Combine Medical and Agricultural Research; Sec. 306, all provisions relating to Nutrition Education Program; Sec. 307, all provisions relating to continuing animal health and disease research programs; Sec. 308, all provisions relating to appropriations for research on national or regional problems; Sec. 310, all provisions relating to national research and training virtual centers, Sec. 311, all provisions relating to matching funds requirement for research and extension activities of 1890 institutions, Sec. 313, all provisions relating to competitive grants for international agricultural science and education programs; Sec. 314, all provisions relating to research equipment grants; Sec. 315, all provisions relating to University research; Sec. 316, all provisions relating to Extension service; Subtitle B, all provisions relating to Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990; Sec. 331, all provisions relating to National Genetics Resources Program; Sec. 332, all provisions relating to high-priority research and extension initiatives; Sec. 333, all provisions relating to nutrient management research and extension initiative; Subtitle C, all provisions relating to Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998; Sec. 341, all provisions relating to partnerships for high-value agricultural product quality research; Sec. 343, all provisions relating to biobased products; Sec. 345, all provisions relating to Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program; Subtitle D, Other Laws, Sec. 373, all provisions relating to Agricultural Experiment Station Research Facilities Act, Sec. 374, all provisions relating to National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985; Sec. 375, all provisions relating to Competitive, Special, Facilities Research Grant Act (National Research Initiative); Subtitle E, all provisions relating to rural development; Sec. 441, all provisions relating to authorization of rural development research under the Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems; Sec. 441, all provisions relating to authorization of rural development research under the Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems; Subtitle G, all provisions relating to energy; Sec. 472, all provisions relating to bioenergy development grants; Sec. 473, all provisions relating to biodiesel fuel education and development grants; Sec. 476, all provisions relating to biomass research and development. H.R. 2881 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, Title I, all provisions relating to authorizations; Sec. 104, all provisions relating to research, engineering, and development; Title IX, all provisions relating to federal aviation research and development; Sec. 904, all provisions relating to Research Program on Runways; Sec. 906, all provisions relating to centers of excellence; Sec. 907, all provisions relating to Airport Cooperative Research Program; Sec. 909, all provisions relating to research grants program involving undergraduate students; Sec. 910, all provisions relating to research program on space weather and aviation; Sec. 911, all provisions relating to Aviation Gas Research and Development Program. H.R. 3746 - College Access and Opportunity Act of 2007, Part E, all provisions relating to lender and institution requirements relating to educational loans; Sec. 152, all provisions relating to requirements for lenders and institutions participating in educational loan arrangements; Sec. 153, all provisions relating to interest rate report for institutions and lenders participating in educational loan arrangements; Title IV, all provisions relating to student assistance; Part A, all provisions relating to grants for students; Sec. 401, all provisions relating to Pell Grants; Sec. 402, all provisions relating to TRIO programs; Sec. 403, all provisions relating to TRIO reform; Sec. 404, all provisions relating to GEARUP; Sec. 405, all provisions relating to Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants; Sec. 406, all provisions relating to LEAP; Part C, all provisions relating to federal work-study programs; Sec. 441, all provisions relating to authorization of appropriations; Part D, all provisions relating to Federal Direct Loan Program; Sec. 451, all provisions relating to income contingent repayment; Part E, all provisions relating to Federal Perkins Loan Program; Part F, all provisions relating to need analysis, Sec. 471, all provisions relating to significantly simplifying the student aid application process; Sec. 472, all provisions relating to discretion of student financial aid administrators; Part G, all provisions relating to general provisions relating to student financial assistance; Sec. 481, all provisions relating to expanding information dissemination regarding eligibility for Pell Grants; Sec. 482, all provisions relating to student eligibility; Sec. 484, all provisions relating to institutional and financial assistance information for students; Sec. 485, all provisions relating to Distance Education Demonstration Program; Sec. 486, all provisions relating to College Affordability Demonstration Program; Sec. 489, all provisions relating to Pell Grant eligibility provision; Title VII, all provisions relating to Title VII amendments; Sec. 701, all provisions relating to Javits Fellowship Program; Sec. 702, all provisions relating to graduate assistance in areas of national need; Sec. 703, all provisions relating to Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program; Sec. 704, all provisions relating to fund for the improvement of postsecondary education; Sec. 705, all provisions relating to urban community service; Sec. 706, all provisions relating to demonstration projects to ensure students with disabilities receive a quality higher education; Part B, all provisions relating to additional education laws; Sec. 926, all provisions relating to study of education-related indebtedness of medical school graduates; Sec. 927, all provisions relating to increase in college textbook prices; Sec. 929, all provisions relating to study of campus-based program allocation of funds. H.R. 3927 - Third Higher Education Extension Act of 2007, Sec. 2, all provisions relating to extension of programs. H.R. 4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008, Title I, Sec. 132, all provisions relating to state commitment to affordable college education; Sec. 109, all provisions relating to transparency in college tuition for consumers; Sec. 133, all provisions relating to transparency in college tuition for consumers; Sec. 110, all provisions relating to textbook information; Sec. 134, all provisions relating to textbook information; Sec. 113, all provisions relating to endowment reporting; Sec. 173, all provisions relating to endowment reporting; Sec. 114, all provisions relating to state higher education information system pilot program; Sec. 138, all provisions relating to state higher education information system pilot program; Sec. 115, all provisions relating to institution and lender reporting and disclosure requirements; Sec. 152, all provisions relating to requirements for lenders and institutions participating in preferred lender arrangements; Title IV, all provisions relating to Title IV amendments; Part A, all provisions relating to Part A amendments; Sec. 401, all provisions relating to Federal Pell Grants; Sec. 402, all provisions relating to federal TRIO programs; Sec. 403, all provisions relating to GEARUP amendments; Sec. 404, all provisions relating to academic achievement incentive scholarships; Sec. 405, all provisions relating to federal supplemental education opportunity grants; Sec. 406, all provisions relating to grants for access and persistence; Sec. 415E, all provisions relating to grants for access and persistence; Part C, all provisions relating to college work/study; Sec. 441, all provisions relating to reauthorization; Part D, all provisions relating to Federal Direct Student Loans; Sec. 451, all provisions relating to reauthorization; Part E, all provisions relating to Perkins Loans; Sec. 461, all provisions relating to extension of authority; Subpart 5, Sec. 723, all provisions relating to grants to academic departments and programs at eligible institutions; Sec. 707, all provisions relating to urban-serving research universities; Part C, all provisions relating to urban-serving research universities; Sec. 751, all provisions relating to purpose; program authorized, Sec. 752, all provisions relating to application for urban-serving research university grants; Sec. 755, all provisions relating to authorization of appropriations; Sec. 710, all provisions relating to nursing education; Part F, all provisions relating to nursing education; Sec. 776, all provisions relating to additional capacity for R.N. students or graduate-level nursing students; Part I, all provisions relating to student safety and campus emergency management; Sec. 861, all provisions relating to student safety and campus emergency management; Sec. 862, all provisions relating to model emergency response policies, procedures, and practices; Sec. 863, all provisions relating to preparation for future disasters plan by the Secretary; Part J, all provisions relating to rural development grants for rural colleges and universities; Sec. 874, all provisions relating to economic development partnerships; Sec. 876, all provisions relating to allocation of appropriations. S. 7 - College Opportunity Act of 2007, Sec. 2, all provisions relating to legislation to amend Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and other laws and provisions to make college more affordable through increased Federal Pell Grants and providing more favorable student loans and other benefits. S. 991 - Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation Act of 2007, Sec. 5, all provisions relating to establishment and management of the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation; Sec. 6, all provisions relating to establishment and operation of program; Sec. 10, all provisions relating to authorization of appropriations. S. 2205 - DREAM Act of 2007, Sec. 10, all provisions relating to higher education assistance.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

H.R. 1117/S. 717 - to repel REAL ID Act of 2005 and other purposes, supported H.R. 3093 - Department of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies Appropiations Act of 2008, relating to amendments to deny Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS) and State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) funding S. 2205/S. 774/H.R. 1275 - The DREAM Act of 2007 S. 340/H.R. 371 - AgJOBS Act of 2007

Client expense: $283,192 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED

S. 2205 - Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM Act ), supported S. 1547 - Durbin-Hagel-Lugar DREAM Act as an amendment to the Department of Defense authorization bill, supported Elementary and Second Education Act Reauthorization

Client expense: $283,192 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED

S. 9, "Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007"; H.R.842, "CLEAR Act of 2007"; H.R. 1645, "STRIVE Act of 2007"; H.R. 750, "Save America Comprehensive Immigration Act of 2007"; H.R. 1275, "American Dream Act"; S.340, H.R. 371, "AgJOBS Act of 2007"; S.2205, "DREAM Act of 2007"; H.R. 4088, "SAVE Act of 2007"; enforcement of workplace protections in re: immigration- related unfair employment practices; H.R. 2399, S.2463, "Alien Smuggling and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007"; ICE enforcement raids; H2B visa extension; S . 764, "Legal Immigrant Children's Health Improvement Act of 2007"; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2005-0056, Application Process for Replacing Form I-551 Without an Expiration Date.

Client expense: $91,430 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, UNDETERMINED, White House Office

Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 1427 Homeownership Protection and Enhancement Act of 2007 (HOPE Act), S. 1386 DREAM Act of 2007, S. 2205 Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007, S. 2452 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007, H.R. 3915 Gulf Coast Housing Recovery Act of 2007, S. 1668

Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED

S. 1302, Keeping Parents and Communities Engaged Act, all provisions H.R. 325, Standards to Provide Educational Achievement for Kids Act, all provisions S. 224, Standards to Provide Educational Achievement for Kids Act, all provisions H.R. 2616, Early Childhood Investment Act, all provisions S. 1573, Early Childhood Investment Act, all provisions H.R. 2323, Full-Service Community Schools Act, all provisions S. 1391, Full-Service Community Schools Act, all provisions H.R. 2323, Teaching Fellows for Expanded Learning and After-School Act, all provisions S. 1185, Graduation Promise Act, all provisions H.R. 2928, Graduation Promise Act, all provisions S. 765, Graduate for a Better Future Act, all provisions S. 1920, Getting Retention and Diplomas Up Among Today's Enrolled Students Act, all provisions H.R. 2272, Americ Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act, all provisions Title VI - Education, School Capacity Act - Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind Act (P.L. 107-110) Community Engagement in Education - Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind Act (P.L. 107-110) H.R. 3762, Working to Encourage Community Action and Responsibility in Education Act Title X, Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind Act S. 774 The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007 S. 2205 The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007 H.R. 1275 The American Dream Act S. 1185 The Graduation Promise Act of 2007 H.R. 2928 The Graduation Promise Act of 2007 H.R. 2955 The Every Student Counts Act The Elementary and Secondary Education Act H.R. 1585 The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 2205 - DREAM Act of 2007

Client expense: $3,525,060 · Firm income: Not reported

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

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

Coordination of future lobbying efforts of others regarding immigration issues affecting U of C foreign students and scholars. 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 potential future lobbying efforts regarding Sen. Richard Durbin's proposed amendment #2919 to HR1585, the National Defense Authorization 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

H.R.2272/S.761 21st Century Competitiveness Act and the America COMPETES Act in support of improved STEM education for women and minorities, particularly the inclusion of H.R. 362, 10,000 Teachers for 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act, H.R. 363, Sowing Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act, and H.R. 1867, NSF Authorization 2007, comments submitted to White House supporting conference report; H.R.3378 College Affordability for Working Students Act, in support of making college more affordable through loans for part-time college students; H.R.2669 College Cost Reduction and Access Act, in support of reducing college costs, increasing Pell grants, improving financial aid and lending practices; H.R.4137/S.1642 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007 and the Higher Education Amendments of 2007, in support of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, increasing Pell grants, providing year round Pell grants, creating Mink fellowships, improving CCAMPIS program, repealing the higher education financial aid drug penalty, aligning hate crimes reporting on campus with the FBI, increased funding for STEM education for women and minorities; S.2205 DREAM Act of 2007, in support of providing a pathway to citizenshup for undocumented college students; H.R.3763/S.1920 GRADUATES Act, support for increased grants, research, and accountability at nation's secondary schools to increase student achievement; H.R.901/S.518 High School Athletics Accountability Act and High School Sports Information Collection Act, in support of the collection and dissemination of participation and expense data regarding high school athletics; No Child Left Behind reauthorization in House and Senate, in support of strengthening STEM education for minorities and girls, reauthorize the Women's Educational Equity Act, including provisions from H.R.901/S.518, reducing high stakes testing, making funding mandatory, expanding the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, including bullying and harassment provisions, and making science a required component of the adequate yearly progress measure under Title I; H.R.3132 Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2007, support amending the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act to include bullying and harassment prevention programs; The District of Columbia School Choice Incentive Act of 2003, against reauthorization of the program.

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 2205, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act

Client expense: $240,655 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Education, Dept of, Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, White House Office

Comprehensive Immigration Reform SAVE ACT S 2205, DREAM ACT

Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 2205 - Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM Act ), supported S. 1547 - Durbin-Hagel-Lugar DREAM Act as an amendment to the Department of Defense authorization bill, supported Elementary and Second Education Act Reauthorization

Client expense: $283,192 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED

S 2205 - DREAM Act of 2007

Client expense: $3,525,060 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 1427 Homeownership Protection and Enhancement Act of 2007 (HOPE Act), S. 1386 DREAM Act of 2007, S. 2205 Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007, S. 2452

Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Issue - Visas/Green Cards for High-Skilled Workers: H.R. 2764/S. 1384/S. 1693/ S. Con. Res. 21, Omnibus Appropriation bill, provisions dealing with immigration reform; S. 2205, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (REAM) Act of 2007; H.R. 1930/S. 1083, Securing Knowledge, Innovation, and Leadership (SKIL) Act of 2007;

Client expense: $1,124,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, White House Office

S. 774 - The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act October 24, 2007 Statement of Administration Policy on S.2205 – The DREAM Act

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE

DREAM Act (S. 2205) - Supported passage of bill. AgJOBS (H.R.371) - Supported passage of bill. SAVE Act (H.R. 4088) - Opposed to passage of bill without addition of provisions to provide path to citizenship. Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (S. 1745) - Opposed inclusion/expansion of H-2B program without worker protections.

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE

Foreign Opps. Appropriations S. 774 DREAM Act H.R. 1275 American Dream Act S. 2205 DREAM Act

Client expense: $37,142 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

S. 2205 - DREAM Act of 2007, Sec. 10, all provisions relating to higher education assistance.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)