Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009

HR 1409, HR 1; HR 1804; HR 1266; HR 626; HR 2978; HR 958; HR 1256; HR 673; HR 2647; HR 2847; HR 3183; HR 3326; HR 3170; HR 2996; HR 3082; HR 2736; HR 235; HR 949; HR 413; HR 3590; HR 3962; HR 3186, HR 5200, HR 3200, HR 4213, HR 4899, HR 1722, S 560; S 1390; S 507; S 354; S 1436; S 1432; S 1407; S 924; S 484; S 362; S 252; Fiscal 2011 Budget Resolution, HR 4489, HR 4865, S 3341, S1611, S 167, HR 1139, S 132, HR 1022, HR 970, S 714, HR 3695, HR 4104, S 1132, HR 242

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 252, the "Veterans Health Care Authorization Act," specifically, language that would expand the arrest authority of the VA Police Service.

Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

H.R. 667 - Heroes at Home Act of 2009 S. 252 - Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 S. 1963 - Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act S. 3035 - Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Care Improvement Act of 2010

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE

Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: HR 5360, HR 5225, HR 5120, HR 4894, HR 4887, HR 4477, HR 4048, HR 3949, HR 3491, HR 3219, HR 3155, HR 3082, HR 2990, HR 2980, HR 2898, HR 2879, HR 2770, HR 2738, HR 2734, HR 2713, HR 2583, HR 2573, HR 2419, HR 2389, HR 2342, HR 2254, HR 2180, HR 1879, HR 1818, HR 1546, HR 1388, HR 1377, HR 1335, HR 1302, HR 1293, HR 1211, HR 1204, HR 1203, HR 1197, HR 1171, HR 1169, HR 1088, HR 1017, HR 1016, HR 953, HR 952, HR 816, HR 811, HR 775, HR 667, HR 658, HR 612, HR 593, HR 466, HR 456, HR 341, HR 333, HR 303, HR 297, HR 296, HR 295, HR 294, HR 293, H. RES. 261, HR 177, HR 114, HR 108, H. Con. Res 85, HR 32, S 3234, S 3148, S 1963, S 1939, S 1779, S 1407, S 1237, S 1204, S 944, S 847, S 821, S 820, S 801, S 728, S 658, S 642, S 597, S. 546, S. 535, S 423, S 407, S 404, S 277, S 252, S 66, S. Con. Res 60, S. Con. Res. 13.

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service

HR 1409, HR 1; HR 1804; HR 1266; HR 626; HR 2978; HR 958; HR 1256; HR 673; HR 2647; HR 2847; HR 3183; HR 3326; HR 3170; HR 2996; HR 3082; HR 2736; HR 235; HR 949; HR 413; HR 3590; HR 3962; HR 3186, HR 5200, HR 3200, HR 4213, HR 4899, HR 1722, S 560; S 1390; S 507; S 354; S 1436; S 1432; S 1407; S 924; S 484; S 362; S 252; Fiscal 2011 Budget Resolution, HR 4489, HR 4865, S 3341, S1611, S 167, HR 1139, S 132, HR 1022, HR 970, S 714, HR 3695, HR 4104, S 1132, HR 242

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 252/HR 919 Veterans' Medical Personnel Recruitment and Retention Act of 2009; S 1963 Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009

Client expense: $749,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE

H.R. 667 - Heroes at Home Act of 2009 S. 252 - Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 S. 1963 - Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act S. 3035 - Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Care Improvement Act of 2010

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE

HR 4166, Veterans Health Professionals Education Assistance Act of 2009, all provisions. S 252, Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009, Title I, Section 103. S 1963, Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010, Title VI, Section 603. Issues pertaining to health professions in the Indian Health Service.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Indian Health Service, SENATE

Draft, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies FY2011 H.R. 667, Heroes at Home Act of 2009 H.R. 952, COMBAT PTSD Act H.R. 1211, Women Veterans Health Improvement Act H.R. 1535, Improving Diagnosis of PTSD H.R. 1701, PTSD/TBI Guaranteed Review for Heroes Act S. 711/H.R. 2058, Post-Deployment Health Assessment Act H.R. 1308, Veterans Mental Health Screening and Assessment Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations FY 2010 S. 423, Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 S. 728, Veterans Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 252, Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2505, the Reaching Rural Veterans Through Telehealth Act S. 1963, Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act H.R. 4985, Medicare Decisions Accountability Act of 2010 S. 3371, TRICARE Mental Health Care Access Act S. 3425, Embedded Mental Health Providers for Reserves Act of 2010 H.R. 4851, Continuing Extension Act of 2010

Client expense: $110,890 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: HR 5360, HR 4894, HR 4887, HR 4477, HR 4048, HR 3949, HR 3491, HR 3155, HR 3082, HR 2990, HR 2980, HR 2898, HR 2879, HR 2770, HR 2738, HR 2734, HR 2713, HR 2583, HR 2573, HR 2419, HR 2389, HR 2342, HR 2254, HR 2180, HR 1879, HR 1818, HR 1546, HR 1388, HR 1377, HR 1335, HR 1302, HR 1293, HR 1211, HR 1204, HR 1203, HR 1197, HR 1171, HR 1169, HR 1088, HR 1017, HR 1016, HR 953, HR 952, HR 816, HR 811, HR 775, HR 667, HR 658, HR 612, HR 593, HR 466, HR 456, HR 341, HR 333, HR 303, HR 297, HR 296, HR 295, HR 294, HR 293, H.RES. 261, HR 177, HR 114, HR 108, H.Con. Res 85, HR 32, S 3148, S 1963, S 1939, S 1779, S 1407, S 1204, S 944, S 847, S 821, S 820, S 801, S 728, S 658, S 642, S 597, S. 546, S. 535, S 423, S 407, S 404, S 277, S 252, S 66, S.Con.Res. 13.

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service

S. 252, the "Veterans Health Care Authorization Act," specifically, language that would expand the arrest authority of the VA Police Service.

Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

HR 1409, HR 1; HR 1804; HR 1266; HR 626; HR 2978; HR 958; HR 1256; HR 673; HR 2647; HR 2847; HR 3183; HR 3326; HR 3170; HR 2996; HR 3082; HR 2736; HR 235; HR 949; HR 413; HR 3590; HR 3962; HR 3186, HR 5200, HR 3200, HR 4213, HR 4899, HR 1722, S 560; S 1390; S 507; S 354; S 1436; S 1432; S 1407; S 924; S 484; S 362; S 252; Fiscal 2011 Budget Resolution, HR 4489, HR 4865, S 3341, S1611, S 167, HR 1139, S 132, HR 1022, HR 970, S 714, HR 3695, HR 4104, S 1132, HR 242

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 252, the "Veterans Health Care Authorization Act," specifically, language that would expand the arrest authority of the VA Police Service.

Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

H.R. 84: Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act -- Makes the standard for access to care for a veteran seeking primary care from the Department of Veterans Affairs 30 days from the date the veteran contacts the Department. Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prescribe an appropriate standard for waiting times at Department health-care facilities as measured from the time a visit is scheduled until the time the veteran is seen. Directs the Secretary to periodically review the performance of Department health-care facilities in meeting such standards. Authorizes the Secretary to contract for health care services in non-Department facilities in a case in which the Secretary is unable to meet access standards. Prohibits such contracting-out with respect to a Department geographic service area that has a compliance rate in meeting such standards of 90 percent or more. Requires quarterly reports from the Secretary to the congressional veterans' committees on the Department's experience with respect to waiting times. H.R. 1036: Veterans Physical Therapy Services Improvement Act of 2009 -- To amend title 38, USC, to establish the position of Director of Physical Therapy Service within the Veterans Health Administration and to establish a fellowship program for physical therapists in the areas of geriatrics, amputee rehabilitation, polytrauma care, and rehabilitation research H.R. 1075: RECOVER Act (Restoring Essential Care for Our Veterans for Effective Recovery Act) -- Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, if a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facility that would otherwise provide covered medical services to veterans residing in an area for which a major disaster is declared is unable to provide such services for at least 180 days due to such disaster, to contract with one or more non-VA facilities in that area to provide such services to veterans who reside within 150 miles of the VA facility that is unable to provide the services. Makes such requirement inapplicable to a VA facility that is closed, or that the Secretary intends to close, as part of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services (CARES) process. Makes this Act applicable to any VA facility unable to provide covered services on or after August 29, 2005, by reason of a major disaster. H.R. 1211: Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act -- To amend title 38, U.S.C., to expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, especially those serving in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 1335: To amend title 38, USC, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from collecting certain copayments from veterans who are catastrophically disabled. -- Prohibits the collection by the VA of copayments or other fees for hospital or nursing home care in the case of catastrophically disabled veterans. H.R. 1546: Caring for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury Act of 2009 -- Directs the VA Secretary to establish within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) the Committee on Care of Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury to continually assess VHA capability to meet the treatment and rehabilitation needs of veterans with traumatic brain injury. H.R. 2504: To amend title 38, USC, to provide for an increase in the annual amount authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans. -- To amend title 38, USC, to provide for an increase in the annual amount authorized to be appropriated to the VA Secretary to carry out comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans. H.R. 2698: Veterans and Survivors Behavioral Health Awareness Act -- Directs the VA Secretary to provide scholarships to individuals pursuing education or training in behavioral health care specialties that are critical to the operations of Vet Centers (centers for readjustment counseling and related mental health services for veterans) in order to recruit and retain individuals with such specialties for service in Vet Centers. Conditions the scholarship on the recipient's agreeing to serve in such a capacity for whatever period the Secretary specifies in the agreement. Directs the Secretary, on receipt of a request for counseling from an individual who has been discharged or released from active service, to: (1) provide referrals to assist the individual in obtaining mental health care and services outside the VA; and (2) if pertinent, advise such individual of the individual's rights to apply for review of the discharge or release. Directs the Secretary to award grants to nonprofit organizations that provide emotional support services for survivors of deceased members of the Armed Forces and deceased veterans through the survivors' peers. H.R. 2699: Armed Forces Behavioral Health Awareness Act -- Makes any member of the Armed Forces who is deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom eligible for readjustment counseling and related mental health services through Vet Centers (centers for such counseling and services for veterans), regardless of the member's duty status. Directs the Secretary of Defense to award grants to nonprofit organizations that provide emotional support services for family members of members of the Armed Forces, including members of the reserves. Requires the Secretary of the Army to carry out a pilot program to enhance awareness of post-traumatic-stress-disorder (PTSD) among members of the Army. H.R. 2701: FY 2010 Intelligence Authorization Act -- Support of the retention of section 348 which would require a declassification review of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) records that may be pertinent to the health problems being suffered by as many as 175,000 Desert Storm veterans. H.R. 2879: Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009 -- Authorizes the VA Secretary to pay travel expenses for veterans receiving treatment at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities at the rate of 41.5 cents per mile. (Under current law the rate is that provided to federal employees in connection with the performance of official duties.) Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish and operate at least one and up to five centers of excellence for rural health research, education, and clinical activities; (2) establish a grant program to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in highly rural areas; (3) carry out demonstration projects to examine alternatives for expanding care for veterans in rural areas; (4) establish a program to provide peer support, readjustment, and mental health services to veterans who served in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom (and related services to their family members); (5) assign an Indian Veterans Health Care Coordinator for each of the ten VA facilities that serve communities with the greatest per capita number of Indian veterans; (6) report to Congress jointly with the Secretary of Health and Human Services on the advisability of the joint establishment and operation by the VAs Veterans Health Administration and the Indian Health Service of health clinics to serve populations of Indian reservations, including Indian veterans; and (7) report annually to Congress on matters related to VA care for veterans residing in rural areas. H.R. 2990: Disabled Military Retiree Relief Act -- To provide special pays and allowances to certain members of the Armed Forces, expand concurrent receipt of military retirement and VA disability benefits to disabled military retirees, and for other purposes. H.R. 3257, H.R. 3484, H.R. 3579, H.R. 3813, H.R. 3948, H.R. 3976, H.R. 4079, H.R. 4203, H.R. 4359; H.R. 4469: Legislation of various bills -- Enhanced benefits and services for veterans and their families H.R. 3441: To provide for automatic enrollment of veterans returning from combat zones into the VA medical system, and for other purposes -- To provide for automatic enrollment of veterans returning from combat zones into the VA medical system, and for other purposes H.R. 3926: Armed Forces Breast Cancer Research Act -- Directs the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs to jointly conduct a study on the incidence of breast cancer among members of the Armed Forces and veterans and report study results to Congress. H.R. 3949: Veterans Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009 -- To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the equitable relief available for servicemembers called to active duty, and for other purposes. H.R. 4006: Rural, American Indian Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009 -- Directs the VA Secretary to assign an Indian Veterans Health Care Coordinator for each of the ten VA facilities that serve communities with the greatest per capita number of Indian veterans. Includes among Coordinator duties: (1) improving outreach to tribal communities; (2) coordinating the medical needs of Indian veterans on Indian reservations with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the Indian Health Service (HIS); and (3) acting as an ombudsman for Indian veterans enrolled in the VHA health care system. Directs the Secretary to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of the Interior to ensure the electronic transfer of health records of Indian veterans between HIS and VA facilities. Requires the VA Secretary and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report jointly to Congress on the advisability of the joint VHA-HIS establishment and operation of health clinics to serve populations of Indian reservations, including Indian veterans. H.R. 4241: To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes -- Authorizes the VA Secretary, in lieu of making payments to state homes for furnishing nursing home care to veterans, to enter into agreements with such homes to furnish such care under federal provisions which allow the Secretary to transfer to non-VA homes (at the expense of the United States) veterans who have been furnished such care in a facility under the jurisdiction of the VA. Replaces provisions providing for payment of nursing home care at the lesser of the prevailing rate or the cost of daily care with provisions providing for payment at the rate determined for a state home that is the applicable or prevailing rate payable in the geographic area in which the state home is located. H.R. 4632: Renovate and Enhance Veterans Meeting Halls and Posts Act (REVAMP Act) - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to make grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible veterans service organizations for repairs and rehabilitation of their existing facilities. Defines "eligible veterans service organization" as: (1) a tax-exempt entity organized on a local or area basis; and (2) a local or area chapter, post, or other unit of a national, regional, statewide, or other larger entity of which local or area chapters, posts, or units are members (but not any such national, regional, statewide, or other larger entity itself). Prohibits an eligible veterans service organization from receiving such grant amounts, for any single fiscal year, in an amount exceeding the lesser of the cost of the proposed repair or rehabilitation or $200,000. Makes a grant recipient ineligible to receive another such grant until after five succeeding fiscal years. Prohibits the use of such grants for construction or acquisition of a new facility. H.R. 23, S. 663: A Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2009 -- Establishes in the Treasury the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund for payments by the VA Secretary of a monthly benefit of $1,000 to each individual who, between December 7, 1941, and December 31, 1946, was a documented member of the U.S. merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) serving as a crewmember of a vessel that was operated in U.S. waters by the War Shipping Administration or the Office of Defense Transportation and under contract to, or the property of, the United States. Requires such individuals to: (1) apply for such benefit before October 1, 2009; and (2) not have received benefits under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944. H.R. 174, S. 691: A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery for veterans in southern Colorado region, and for other purposes. -- Directs the VA Secretary to establish a national cemetery in El Paso County, Colorado. H.R. 1302, S. 1155: A bill to amend title 38, USC, to establish the position of Director of Physician Assistant Services within the office of the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for health. -- A bill to amend title 38, USC, to establish the position of Director of Physician Assistant Services within the office of the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for health. H.R. 1428, S. 1752: A bill to amend title 38, USC, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide wartime disability compensation for certain veterans with Parkinson's disease. -- A bill to amend title 38, USC, to direct the VA Secretary to provide wartime disability compensation for certain veterans with Parkinson's disease. S. 546: Retired Pay Restoration Act of 2009 -- Allows the receipt of both military retired pay and veterans' disability compensation with respect to any service-connected disability (under current law, only a disability rated at 50% or more). Makes eligible for the full concurrent receipt of both veterans' disability compensation and either military retired pay or combat-related special pay those individuals who were retired or separated from military service due to a service-connected disability. S. 977: Prisoner of War Benefits Act of 2009 -- A bill to amend title 38, USC, to provide improved benefits for veterans who are former prisoners of war, and for other purposes. S. 1444: Compensation Owed for Mental Health Based on Activities in Theater Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Act -- A bill to amend title 38, USC, to clarify the meaning of "combat with the enemy" for purposes of service-connection of disabilities. S. 1467: Lance Corporal Josef Lopez Fairness for Servicemembers Harmed by Vaccines Act of 2009 -- A bill to amend title 38, USC, to provide coverage under Traumatic Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance for adverse reactions to vaccinations administered by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. S. 1483: A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Alexandria, Minnesota, as the "Max J. Beilke Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic". -- A bill to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Alexandria, Minnesota, as the "Max J. Beilke Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic". S. 1518: Caring for Camp Lejeune Veterans Act of 2009 -- A bill to amend title 38, USC, to furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, while the water was contaminated at Camp Lejeune. S. 1531: Department of Veterans Affairs Reorganization Act of 2009 -- A bill to amend title 38, USC, to establish within the Department of Veterans Affairs the position of Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction, and for other purposes. S. 1556: Veteran Voting Support Act of 2009 -- A bill to require the VA Secretary to permit facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to be designated as voter registration agencies, and for other purposes. S. 1753: Disabled Veteran Caregiver Housing Assistance Act of 2009 -- A bill to amend title 38, USC, to increase assistance for disabled veterans who are temporarily residing in housing owned by a family member, and for other purposes. S. 1963 [S. 252, S. 597, S. 801]: Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009A bill to amend title 38, USC, to provide assistance to caregivers of veterans, to expand and improve health care services available to women veterans, to improve the provision of health care to veterans. -- Specific support for the mental health care provisions, care giver provisions, rural health care provisions and enhancements and improvements for women veterans health care within the Department of Veterans Affairs. [This measure contains provisions of S. 252, S. 597, and S. 801] General Support Letter for Buyer/Mckeon Amendment to HR 4872 -- Ensure both VA and DoD beneficiaries are exempted in any national health care reform legislation. General Support Letter -- Funding for Gulf War research in DoD FY 2011 appropriations bill. Letter to chairman ofHouse Veterans AffairsCommittee Sub-Committee on DisabilityAssistance & MemorialAffairs -- Concerns and comments of The American Legion regarding the VAs Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program. General Support Letter -- Support of legislation to enable State Veterans Homes to furnish nursing home care to parents whose child died while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. Testimony (HVAC Roundtable meeting) -- Organizations legislative priorities for 2010. Testimony -- Veteran/military transition issues. Testimony -- Status update on implementation of Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2008 (PL 110-389). Testimony -- Review of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Contract Health Care: Project HERO Testimony -- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Budget Request for FY 2011 and FY 2012 Testimony -- The Veterans Health Administrations Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Testimony -- H.R. 4241, to amend Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code (USC), to allow for increased flexibility in payments for State Veterans Homes. Testimony (HVAC Claims Summit 2010) -- Department of Veterans Affairs claims processing issues. Testimony -- Examination of VA Regional Office Disability Claims Quality Review Methods Is VBAs Systematic Technical Accuracy Review (STAR) Making the Grade? Testimony -- Various health care bills (H.R. 949, H.R. 1075, H.R. 2698, H.R. 2699, H.R. 2879, H.R. 3926, H.R. 4006, H.R. 84, and 3 Discussion Drafts). General Support Letter for Buyer/Mckeon Amendment to HR 4872 -- Ensure both VA and DoD beneficiaries are exempted in any national health care reform legislation. General Support Letter -- Funding for Gulf War research in DoD FY 2011 appropriations bill. General Support Letter -- Support $10 million in funding in FY 2011 DoD authorization bill for the Eye Trauma and Vision Research Program. General Support Letter -- Support of legislation to enable State Veterans Homes to furnish nursing home care to parents whose child died while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. Testimony (HVAC Roundtable meeting) -- Organizations legislative priorities for 2010. Testimony -- Veteran/military transition issues. Testimony -- Status update on implementation of Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2008 (PL 110-389). Testimony -- Review of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Contract Health Care: Project HERO Testimony -- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Budget Request for FY 2011 and FY 2012 Testimony -- The Veterans Health Administrations Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Testimony -- H.R. 4241, to amend Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code (USC), to allow for increased flexibility in payments for State Veterans Homes. Testimony (HVAC Claims Summit 2010) -- Department of Veterans Affairs claims processing issues. Testimony -- Examination of VA Regional Office Disability Claims Quality Review Methods Is VBAs Systematic Technical Accuracy Review (STAR) Making the Grade? Testimony -- Various health care bills (H.R. 949, H.R. 1075, H.R. 2698, H.R. 2699, H.R. 2879, H.R. 3926, H.R. 4006, H.R. 84, and 3 Discussion Drafts). General Support Letter -- Support $10 million in funding in FY 2011 DoD authorization bill for the Eye Trauma and Vision Research Program. Letter to Chairman, House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Disability Assistance & Memorial Affairs -- Concerns and comments of The American Legion regarding the VAs Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program.

Client expense: $6,800 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service

S 252/HR 919 Veterans' Medical Personnel Recruitment and Retention Act of 2009; S 1963 Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009.

Client expense: $591,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE

Vision Center of Excellence funding/support S. 252, Veterans Health Care Authroization, all sections VA Health Care Quality, issues

Client expense: $189,969 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 667, Heroes at Home Act of 2009 H.R. 952, COMBAT PTSD Act H.R. 1211, Women Veterans Health Improvement Act H.R. 1535, Improving Diagnosis of PTSD H.R. 1701, PTSD/TBI Guaranteed Review for Heroes Act S. 711/H.R. 2058, Post-Deployment Health Assessment Act H.R. 1308, Veterans Mental Health Screening and Assessment Act H.R. 3082/S. 1407, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations FY 2010 S. 423, Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 S. 728, Veterans Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 252, Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2505, the Reaching Rural Veterans Through Telehealth Act S. 1963, Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 667 - Heroes at Home Act of 2009 S. 252 - Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 S. 1963 - Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act S. 3035 - Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Care Improvement Act of 2010

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE

HR 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Title V and Title VIII, provisions pertaining to health professions. HR 3090, Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2009, provisions pertaining to health professions workforce, education, research and training. HR 2708/S 1790, Indian Health Care Improvement Act, provisions relating to health professions. HR 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act, provisions pertaining to health professions workforce, education, research and training programs. HR 4166, Veterans Health Professionals Education Assistance Act, all provisions. S 252, Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009, Title I, Section 103. S 1963, Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009, Title VI, Section 603.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1016 - The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform & Transparency Act of 2009 HR 1211 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act S 252 - Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 S 423 - The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 S 543 - Veteran and Servicemember Caregiver Support Act of 2009 S 597 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009 HR 2342 - Wounded Warrior Family Project Care Giver Act of 2009 HR 3082 - The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2010 S 801 - Caregiver and Veterans Health Services Act of 2009 HR 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; sections relating to veterans and the Veterans Administration HR 3590 - The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; sections relating to veterans and the Veterans Administration S 728 - Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: HR 4894, HR 4887, HR 4477, HR 4048, HR 3949, HR 3491, HR 3155, HR 3082, HR 2990, HR 2898, HR 2879, HR 2770, HR 2738, HR 2734, HR 2583, HR 2573, HR 2419, HR 2389, HR 2342, HR 2254, HR 2180, HR 1818, HR 1546, HR 1388, HR 1377, HR 1335, HR 1302, HR 1293, HR 1211, HR 1204, HR 1203, HR 1197, HR 1171, HR 1088, HR 1017, HR 1016, HR 953, HR 952, HR 816, HR 811, HR 775, HR 667, HR 658, HR 612, HR 593, HR 466, HR 456, HR 341, HR 333, HR 303, HR 297, HR 296, HR 295, HR 294, HR 293, H.RES. 261, HR 177, HR 114, HR 108, H.Con. Res 85, HR 32, S 3148, S 1963, S 1939, S 1779, S 1407, S 1204, S 944, S 847, S 821, S 820, S 801, S 728, S 658, S 642, S 597, S 546, S 423, S 407, S 404, S 277, S 252, S 66, S.Con.Res. 13

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service

No Bill#, Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill, FY 2011, psychology education S 811/HR 2066, Reauthorization Bill for the Graduate Psychology Education Program No Bill#, Military-Veterans Appropriations Bill, FY 2011, psychology education S 252, Veterans Health Care Authorization of 2009 HR 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HR 4872, Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010, psychology education

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

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

HR 1409, HR 1; HR 1804; HR 1266; HR 626; HR 2978; HR 958; HR 1256; HR 673; HR 2647; HR 2847; HR 3183; HR 3326; HR 3170; HR 2996; HR 3082; HR 2736; HR 235; HR 949; HR 413; HR 3590; 3962; S 560; S 1390; S 507; S 354; S 1436; S 1432; S 1407; S 924; S 484; S 362; S 252; Fiscal 2010 Budget Resolution

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.Con.Res. 85/S.Con.Res. 13, FY 2010 Budget Resolution, in regard to increasing the Department of Veterans Affairs health care budget. S 423/HR 1016, bills to authorize advance appropriations for VA health care - provisions to reform the VA health care funding process and enhance Congress' ability to better predict and oversee health care spending. S 252, bill to amend Title 38, United States Code - to enhance the capacity of the Department of Veterans Affairs to recruit and retain nurses and other critical health care professionals and to improve the provision of health care to veterans. HR 919, bill to amend Title 38 to enhance the capacity of the Department of Veterans Affairs to recruit and retain nurses and other critical health care professionals. S 597, Women's Veterans Health Improvement Act of 2008 - provisions to identify and address needs of women veterans and their families through research, training and certification programs, and participation on VA advisory committees. S 362/HR 949, to amend Section 7422 of Title 38, which provides medical professionals with collective bargaining rights, including the right to resolve disputes with management over matters affecting working conditions through grievances, arbitrations, and negotiations. S 362/HR 949 would give VA registered nurses, psychiatrists, doctors, and dentists the same bargaining rights as their counterparts in military hospitals and prison facilities. HR 1302 - provision to establish a full-time Director of Physician Assistant Services with the Department of Veterans Affairs. S 658 - provisions to improve access to health care for rural veterans. Recommending an increase in the mileage rate and greater oversight of contract care program (such as Project HERO, VA's contract health care program already underway) to include collection of data comparing amount of travel required for visits to contract care facilities to amount of travel required to receive care at nearest VA facility; and its resulting impact on VA's capacity to provide services in-house. S801/HR 2342, bill to provide support services to family caregivers of severely injured or disabled veterans. HR 1016/S 423, HRes 804, bills to provide advance appropriations for VA health care.

Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Merit Systems Protection Board, Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

H.R. 667, Heroes at Home Act of 2009 H.R. 952, COMBAT PTSD Act H.R. 1211, Women Veterans Health Improvement Act H.R. 1535, Improving Diagnosis of PTSD H.R. 1701, PTSD/TBI Guaranteed Review for Heroes Act S. 711, H.R. 2058 Post-Deployment Health Assessment Act H.R. 1308, Veterans Mental Health Screening and Assessment Act H.R. 3082, S. 423 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations FY 2010 S. 728, Veterans Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 252, Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2505, the Reaching Rural Veterans Through Telehealth Act S. 1963, Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act Proposed Rule; Stressor Determinations for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; 74 Federal Register 42617 (August 24, 2009).

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Vision Center of Excellence funding/support S. 252 - Veterans Health Care Authorization, all sections VA Health Care Quality, all sections

Client expense: $188,100 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S 252/HR 919 Veterans' Medical Personnel Recruitment and Retention Act of 2009; HR 3082/S 1407 FY 10 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations; HR 3326 FY 10 Defense Appropriations; HR 3288 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010; S 1963 Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009.

Client expense: $395,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE

HR 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; S 1679 Affordable Health Choices Act; HR 3590 Patients Protection and Affordable Care Act; HR 3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act; HR 3082/S 1407 FY 10 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations; HR 3326 FY 10 Defense Approps; HR 2053/S 2056 Medicare Anesthesiology Teaching Funding Restoration Act; HR 3151/S 1585 Rural Access to Nurse Anesthesia Services Act of 2009; HR 1932 Medicare Academic Anesthesiology and CRNA Payment Improvement Act of 2007; S 252/HR 919 Veterans' Medical Personnel Recruitment and Retention Act of 2009; HR 3185/S 1569 Medicare Graduate Nursing Education Act; HR 756/S 660 National Pain Care Policy Act of 2009.

Client expense: $395,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE

S 1679, Affordable Health Choices Act, provisions pertaining to social work and workforce enhancement programs. HR 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, provisions pertaining to social work and health professions workforce. HR 3090, Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2009, provisions pertaining to health professions workforce, education, research, and training. S. 1796, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009, provisions pertaining to social work and workforce enhancement programs. HR 2708, Indian Health Care Improvement Act, provisions relating to health professions.. S 252, Veterans Health Care Authorization Act, issues regarding scholarship programs and VA social work workforce needs. HR 1457, Geriatrics Loan Forgiveness Act, issues pertaining to health professions. HR 1928, Home Healthcare Nurse Promotion Act, provisions pertaining to loan forgiveness. HR 3191, Positive Aging Act of 2009, all provisions relating to mental health services. HR 468/S 245, Retooling the Health Care Workforce for an Aging America Act, provisions pertaining to social work, education and training programs. HR 1932/S 999, Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act, all provisions pertaining to education and training. HR 3098/S 750, Caring for an Aging America Act, all provisions pertaining to education and training. S 697/HR 1721, Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act, all provisions. HR 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act, provisions pertaining to health professions workforce, education, and training programs. HR 3590/S 1728, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, provisions pertaining to the CLASS Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR919 - Health Professions Recruitment; S252 - Health Professions Recruitment; S1963 - Recruitment, incentives, and recognition of podiatrists in VA

Client expense: $52,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 252, Veterans Health Care Authorization of 2009, Title I, all provisions relating to incentive pay for pharmacists. Communications with FDA regarding Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies, Medication Guides, and providing effective information to consumers about prescription drug risks and benefits. Communication with DEA regarding the identification of institution-based individual practitioners.

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

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Employment & Training Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Improving survivor benefits for widows of deceased veterans and to restore and improve veterans benefits. HR 2017, HR 3554, S 832, HR 3548, S 1668, HR 1016, S 1963, HR 2561, HR 2419, HR 3082, S 1407, S 1780, HR, HR 2928, HR 952, HR 3337, HR 3787, S 423, HR 3467, HR 3577, HR 1169, HR 3657, HR 466, HR 3661, HR 2243, HR 775, HR 3548, HR 3082, HR 2243, S 1118, HR 3485, S 252, HR 1034, HR 3544, S 801, HR 3155, HR 303, HR 809, HR 1592, HR 333

Client expense: $146,857 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Joint Chiefs of Staff, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Guard, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Secretary of Defense, President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service, White House Office

See Next Page For Listing H.R. 3200, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, Support Amendment to protect veterans who use VA Health System; S. 801, The Caregiver and Veterans Health Services Act of 2009, Support; S. 252, Veterans Health Care Authorizations Act of 2009, Support; H.R.3787, Honor Americas Guard-Reserve Retirees Act, Support; S.1963, The Caregiver and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009, Support; HR 4042/S.2748 Small Business and Military Family Assistance Act of 2009, Support; HR 3996 The Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009, Oppose language in the BILL that would/could cost non-profit credit unions large sums of money; Urging changes to P.L 106-50, Veterans Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Act of 1999 and Part 19 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations to be more favorable to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs); S.1932/H.R.3943, Post 9-11 Troops to Teachers Enhancement Act, Support; H.R. 3961, Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009, Support; Section 705, HR2647 (NDAA) urging that the provision be expeditiously implemented (TMC letter); PL 111-84, Title VII Section 705, The FY 2010 NDAA, urging that the provision for Gray Area retirees be implemented expeditiously (NMVA letter); Affordable Health Care Bills, HR 3200, HR 3962, HR 3590, urging that Congress oppose the importation of medicines from countries that do not meet the standards set by the US. (NMVA letter); S. 1407/HR 3082, FY 2010 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, provisions related to supporting homeless veterans housing at excess VA facilities and supporting expansion of the Homeowners Assistance Program; Lobby to request a hearing on Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act of 1982; Supporting language in H.R. 3155 to be included in S. 1963 caregiver assistance and resource enhancement act; H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Reform. Urging that TRICARE and VA Health Care be protected from any excise tax on health care programs.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 667 - Heroes at Home Act of 2009 S. 252 - Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 S. 1963 - Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), SENATE

HR 3293, Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Bill, FY 2010 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010), psychology education S 811/HR 2066, Reauthorization Bill for the Graduate Psychology Education Program HR 3082/S 1407, Military-Veterans Appropriations Bill, FY 2010 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010), psychology education S 252, Veterans Health Care Authorization of 2009

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

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

HR 1016 - The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform & Transparency Act of 2009 HR 1211 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act S 252 - Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 S 423 - The Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 S 543 - Veteran and Servicemember Caregiver Support Act of 2009 S 597 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009 HR 2342 - Wounded Warrior Family Project Care Giver Act of 2009 HR 3082 - The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2010 S 801 - Caregiver and Veterans Health Services Act of 2009 HR 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; sections relating to veterans and the Veterans Administration HR 3590 - The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act; sections relating to veterans and the Veterans Administration S 728 - Veterans' Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 252, the "Veterans Health Care Authorization Act," specifically, language that would expand the arrest authority of the VA Police Service.

Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: 3949, HR 3491, HR 3155, HR 3082, HR 2990, HR 2898, HR 2879, HR 2770, HR 2738, HR 2734, HR 2583, HR 2573, HR 2419, HR 2389, HR 2342, HR 2254, HR 2180, HR 1818, HR 1546, HR 1388, HR 1377, HR 1335, HR 1302, HR 1293, HR 1211, HR 1204, HR 1203, HR 1197, HR 1171, HR 1088, HR 1017, HR 1016, HR 953, HR 952, HR 816, HR 811, HR 775, HR 667, HR 658, HR 612, HR 593, HR 466, HR 456, HR 341, HR 333, HR 303, HR 297, HR 296, HR 295, HR 294, HR 293, H.RES. 261, HR 177, HR 114, HR 108, H.Con. Res 85, HR 32, S 1963, S 1939, S 1779, S 1407, S 1204, S 944, S 847, S 821, S 820, S 801, S 728, S 658, S 642, S 597, S 423, S 407, S 404, S 277, S 252, S 66, S.Con.Res. 13

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Veterans Employment & Training Service

Vision Center of Excellence funding/support S. 252 - Veterans Health Care Authorization, all sections VA Health Care Quality

Client expense: $228,200 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 252, the "Veterans Health Care Authorization Act," specifically, language that would expand the arrest authority of the VA Police Service.

Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

See page five for specific Health Care issues. H. R. 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 H. R. 914 - Physician Workforce Enhancement Act of 2009 H. R. 1678 - Mitigating the Impact of Uncompensated Service and Time Act of 2009 H. R. 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. R. 1016 - Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 H. R. 84 - Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act H. R. 1213 - Screening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Very Efficiently Act of 2009 H. R. 2891 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009 H. R. 2350 - Preserving Patient Access to Primary Care Act of 2009 H. R. 2251/S. 973 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2009 H. R. 2844/S. 1249/H. R. 3074 - Medicare Payment Improvement Act of 2009 H. R. 1377 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes. H.R. 2718/S. 1110/S. 1380 - Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) Reform Act of 2009 S. 733- National Trauma Center Stabilization Act of 2009 S. 330 - Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2009 S. 179 - Health Information Technology Act of 2009 S. 717 - 21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment) Act S. 252 - Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 S. 597 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009 S. 658 - Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009 S. 734 - Rural Veterans Health Care Access and Quality Act of 2009 S. 1679 - Affordable Health Choices Act

Client expense: $59,412 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

See page seven for specific Veterans' issues. H. R. 1016 - Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 H. R. 84 - Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act H. R. 1377 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes. S. 252 - Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 S. 597 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009 S. 658 - Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009 S. 734 - Rural Veterans Health Care Access and Quality Act of 2009

Client expense: $59,412 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

See page seven for specific Veterans' issues. H. R. 1016 - Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 H. R. 84 - Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act H. R. 1377 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes. S. 252 - Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 S. 597 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009 S. 658 - Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009 S. 734 - Rural Veterans Health Care Access and Quality Act of 2009

Client expense: $32,952 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

See page five for specific Health Care issues. H. R. 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 H. R. 914 - Physician Workforce Enhancement Act of 2009 H. R. 1678 - Mitigating the Impact of Uncompensated Service and Time Act of 2009 H. R. 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 H. R. 1016 - Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009 H. R. 84 - Veterans Timely Access to Health Care Act H. R. 1213 - Screening Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Very Efficiently Act of 2009 H. R. 2891 - Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2009 H. R. 2350 - Preserving Patient Access to Primary Care Act of 2009 H. R. 2251/S. 973 - Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2009 H. R. 2844/S. 1249/H. R. 3074 - Medicare Payment Improvement Act of 2009 H. R. 1377 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-Department facility, and for other purposes. H.R. 2718/S. 1110/S. 1380 - Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) Reform Act of 2009 S. 733- National Trauma Center Stabilization Act of 2009 S. 330 - Medicare Prescription Drug Savings and Choice Act of 2009 S. 179 - Health Information Technology Act of 2009 S. 717 - 21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment) Act S. 252 - Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 S. 597 - Women Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009 S. 658 - Rural Veterans Health Care Improvement Act of 2009 S. 734 - Rural Veterans Health Care Access and Quality Act of 2009 S. 1679 - Affordable Health Choices Act

Client expense: $32,952 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)