DEBORAH HYATT

Preparation for future lobbying contacts regarding participation in joining the Science Coalition lobbying efforts. Coordination of advocay efforts of others regarding HR2764 and budget cuts contained therein for both Fermilab and Argonne National Lab. Coordination with advocay efforts of others regarding ongoing efforts to coordinate the lobbying efforts of the University, Medical Center, Argonne National Lab and Fermilab. Preparation for future coordinated lobbying efforts regarding efforts to defend college endowments in the context of rising tuition costs. Follow up lobbying efforts regarding two grants by NIH to the University of Chicago as requested by Rep. Rush's office. Preparation for and follow-up on new requirements for the newly mandated quarterly lobbying reports (HLOGA) required by the Congress. Discussion and development of a lobbying strategy when HR 4137 (the Higher Education Reauthorization Act passed by the House Education and Labor Committee) goes to the floor of the full House for action. Meeting and briefing with Carol Zuiches, the University's new Director of University Research Administration, with an emphasis on interactions between her unit and the federal government relations unit. Coordination of the advocacy efforts of others regarding participation in the AAU's Tax Issues Task Force as a result of an inquiry from Senators Baucus and Grassley regarding University endowments. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other universities with School-as-Lender programs under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FELP) to ensure the long-term health of the program during the reauthorization process. Preparation for future advocacy by analyzing president Bush's annual State-of-the-Union address to the nation. Preparation for future lobbying efforts relative to FY2009 federal budget proposal and its impacts and implicaitons for the University, Medical Center, Fermi and Argonne National Labs. Preparation for future lobbying contacts regarding a visit to Washington by President Zimmer and other AAU presidents to lobby on behalf on science funding. Preparation for future lobbying effortsregarding informaiton required about NIH Clinical and Translational Science Center funding. Preparation for and participation in a series of meetings on the University of Chicago campus requested by Lexi Saudargas on Sen. Durbin's staff on a number of issues and with a number of campus offices and personnel. Lobbying contact with congressional staffers of the Illinois Congressional delegation asking for their assistance in adding $500 million for science to the FY2008 Supplemental Appropriations Bill. Preparation for future advocacy regarding strategy development outlining the importance of funding for the NIH as programmatic requests are reviewed by House committee. Lobbying contact via E-mail with Rep. Rush's office on several policy issues. Consultation with Steve Kopps regarding federal funding dollar amounts that need to be provided for a speech by President Zimmer entitled "Science, Federal Funding, and the Chicago Region." Coordination with advocacy efforts of other universities to increase funding levels for NIH in an amendment to the House Budget Resolution for FY2009. Preparation for future lobbying efforts with others regarding possible credit market disruptions and how those might affect the availability of federal student loans and private loans issued by institutions like the U of C. Coordination of advocacy efforts with others regarding the University's request to obtain $350 million for science in supplemental appropriations legislation.

Coordination with advocay efforts of others regarding ongoing efforts to coordinate the lobbying efforts of the University, Medical Center, Argonne National Lab and Fermilab. Preparation for future coordinated lobbying efforts regarding efforts to defend college endowments in the context of rising tuition costs. Follow up lobbying efforts regarding two grants by NIH to the University of Chicago as requested by Rep. Rush's office. Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding the University's response to the NACUBO study on college and university endowments. Preparation for and follow-up on new requirements for the newly mandated quarterly lobbying reports (HLOGA) required by the Congress. Prerparation for future lobbying contact for discussions regarding peer-to-peer file sharing provisions in HR 4137, the Higher Education Reauthorization Act. Coordination with advocacy and public relations activities of perr institutions that belong to the Council on the Financing of Higher Education (COFHE) and Congressional reactions to NACUBO report on college and university endowments. Preparation for and lobbying contact with Clarisol Duque and Mark Hansen (Dean of the Social Sciences) regarding an immigration problem of one foreign-born staffer in the Dean's office. Discussion and development of a lobbying strategy when HR 4137 (the Higher Education Reauthorization Act passed by the House Education and Labor Committee) goes to the floor of the full House for action. Meeting and briefing with Carol Zuiches, the University's new Director of University Research Administration, with an emphasis on interactions between her unit and the federal government relations unit. Coordination of the advocacy efforts of others regarding participation in the AAU's Tax Issues Task Force as a result of an inquiry from Senators Baucus and Grassley regarding University endowments. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other universities with School-as-Lender programs under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FELP) to ensure the long-term health of the program during the reauthorization process. Preparation for future advocacy by analyzing president Bush's annual State-of-the-Union address to the nation. Preparation for future lobbying efforts relative to FY2009 federal budget proposal and its impacts and implicaitons for the University, Medical Center, Fermi and Argonne National Labs. Preparation for future lobbying efforts by working with Greg Jackson (CIO) to prepare information technology portion of HEA reauthorization bills (S1642 and HR4137). Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding information required about NIH Clinical and Translational Science Center funding. Preparation for and participation in a series of meetings on the University of Chicago campus requested by Lexi Saudargas on Sen. Durbin's staff on a number of issues and with a number of campus offices and personnel. Lobbying contact with congressional staffers of the Illinois Congressional delegation asking for their assistance in adding $500 million for science to the FY2008 Supplemental Appropriations Bill. Preparation for lobbying contact regarding the Coaltiion for International Education's side-by-side analysis of all Title VI international education program provisions in S1642 and HR4137, formulating an alaysis and forwarding to offices of Sens. Obama and Durbin. Contacts with campus individuals regarding the necessary completion of NAICU's "Survey on Institutional Debt and Student Loan Availability". Lobbying assistace regarding a Ph.D. candidate in organismal biology who the BSD wants to hire but whose immigration files seem to have been lost in the immigration screening process. Lobbying contact via E-mail with Rep. Rush's office on several policy issues. Coordination of advocay efforts with other universities about specific initiatives the U of C has taken to make The College more affordable (Odyssey Program). Coordination of advocacy efforts of other research universities on immigration-related legislation, with specific emphasis on HR5545, the "New Employee Verification Act" and other pending legislation on this issue. Work with Steven Bloom of ACE to obtain copies of documents the University sent to the Senate Finance committee regarding the University's endowment and financial aid to undergraduates. Preparation for future lobbying efforts with others regarding possible credit market disruptions and how those might affect the availability of federal student loans and private loans issued by institutions like the U of C. Coordination of advocacy efforts with others regarding the University's request to obtain $350 million for science in supplemental appropriations legislation.

Preparation for future lobbying efforts by briefing Don Levy, new VP for Research and Argonne National Laboratories on an array of issues. Preparation for future lobbying contacts with preparation and delivery of letters to 30 members of Congress regarding additional funds for NSF, NIST, and the DOE Office of Science. Preparation for advocacy efforts and developing strategy for issues likely to be of interest to research institutions--based on analysis of President Bush's State of the Union address. Work with staffers from the Illinois Congressional Delegation regarding funding issues having the potential to have an impact on the University and other research institutions. Preparation and coordination of future lobbying efforts as a response to President Bush's FY2008 budget and its effects on education and research. Coordination of future lobbying efforts through discussions with the AAU "Biomedical Task Force" to develop a lobbiny strategy for NIH programs. Coordination and strategy sessions over several days through AAU study sessions and TSC meetings on a range of topics including Higher Education Reauthorization legislation, general appropriations legislation, stem cell research, and others. Extensive coordination and preparation for future advocacy efforts on behalf of David Greene regarding major federal relations goals and achievements from previous three presidents of the University of Chicago. Preparation for future lobbying by participating in AAMC's "NIH Special Action Committee" to strategize how to boost FY2008 appropriations to NIH. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 1038--"Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act"--amending the Public Health Service Act. Discussions with others to develop future strategies regarding increased funding levels in FY 2008 for the NIH. Preparation for future lobbying efforts of others regarding all issues affecting the University and Medical Center. Coordination with lobbying efforts of others for favorable action on the Stem Cell Research Enhancement legislation currently pending ini the 110th Congress. Preparation for future lobbying efforts--AAU Council of Federal Relations Retreat--6-9 January 2007

Discussion of strategy to meld the respective lobbying activities of the University, University Hospitals/Medical Center, Fermilab, and Argonne National Laboratory. Preparation for future lobbying efforts--AAU Council of Federal Relations Retreat--6-9 January 2007 Ongoing discussion and strategy development pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Coordination with lobbying efforts of others for favorable action on the Stem Cell Research Enhancement legislation currently pending ini the 110th Congress. Preparation for future lobbying efforts by briefing Don Levy, new VP for Research and Argonne National Laboratories on an array of issues. Preparation for future lobbying contacts with preparation and delivery of letters to 30 members of Congress regarding additional funds for NSF, NIST, and the DOE Office of Science. Preparation for future lobbying contacts with preparation and delivery of letters to 30 members of Congress regarding funding for ANL and FermiLab. Coordination with University administrators regarding speaking engagements on campus by Sen. Barach Obama. Consultation with the AAU "Higher Education Task Force" about advocacy efforts related to student financial aid program appropriations and prospects for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Preparation for advocacy efforts and developing strategy for issues likely to be of interest to research institutions--based on analysis of President Bush's State of the Union address. Work with staffers from the Illinois Congressional Delegation regarding funding issues having the potential to have an impact on the University and other research institutions. Coordination of lobbying strategy to secure continued funding for the "School-as-Lender" program used to help University graduate students secure loans from private lenders. Preparation for strategy development regarding proposed rule concerning "Adjustment of the Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition". Preparation and coordination of future lobbying efforts as a response to President Bush's FY2008 budget and its effects on education and research. Extensive preparation and coordination in developing a response to Illinois Delegation concerns and the concerns of othe rinterested parties regarding the University's refusal to divest itself of investments in Darfur, Sudan. Coordination of lobbying strategy amed at counteracting FY2008 budget proposal to eliminate the "Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants" program. Discussions with the AAU "Higher Education Task Force" regarding challenges to student financial aid and other programs operated by the U.S. Department of Education. Discussions with Office of Legal Counsel at the University and others rearding guidelines for Congressional visits during the 2008 presidential campaign. Extensive research and analysis for the poreparation of a brieifng paper for Hank Webber regarding all pending student loan bills and other regulatory activities affecting University of Chicago students. Coordinate advocay efforts with other research institutions regarding the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Discussion and coordination of advocay strategy by participatiuon in the AAU's "Competitiveness and Innovation Task Force". Coordination and strategy sessions over several days through AAU study sessions and TSC meetings on a range of topics including Higher Education Reauthorization legislation, general appropriations legislation, stem cell research, and others. Extensive coordination and preparation for future advocacy efforts on behalf of David Greene regarding major federal relations goals and achievements from previous three presidents of the University of Chicago. Response to inquiry from Congressman Rush's office re: H.R. 180, "The Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act" of 2007. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: S. 945, "College Textbook and Affordability Act" of 2007. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: S. 1228, "Campus Law Enforcement Emergency Response Act" of 2007. Preparation and consultation with others to develop a strategy to address proposed new accreditation controls proposed by the Department of Education. Consultation with others re: H.R. 890, the "Student Loan Sunshine Act", and S. 1262, the "Student Loan Accountability and Disclosure Reform Act". Coordination of advocacy efforts regarding university revenue enhancement options and their tax implications. Preparation for future advocacy efforts re: H.R. 1908, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007" (House) and S. 1145, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007", (Senate). Discussions with others to develop future strategies regarding increased funding levels in FY 2008 for the NIH. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 1689, the "Curb Illegal Downloading on College Campuses Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 2272, the "21st Century Competitiveness Act of 2007", and S. 761, the "American Competes Act". Preparation for future lobbying efforts to analyze appropriations bills for the NEH. Coordination for lobbying efforts with other research universities re: S. 1348, the "Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts of others regarding all issues affecting the University and Medical Center. Coordination of advocacy efforts of others re: H.R. 2669, the "College Cost Reduction Act of 2007".

Coordinate with others to develop advocay strategy with the AAU "Patent Reform Task Force" regarding pending legislation and othe radministrative ations affecting patents held by universities and national laboratories. Coordination and strategy sessions over several days through AAU study sessions and TSC meetings on a range of topics including Higher Education Reauthorization legislation, general appropriations legislation, stem cell research, and others. Extensive coordination and preparation for future advocacy efforts on behalf of David Greene regarding major federal relations goals and achievements from previous three presidents of the University of Chicago. Preparation for future advocacy efforts re: H.R. 1908, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007" (House) and S. 1145, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007", (Senate). Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 1689, the "Curb Illegal Downloading on College Campuses Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts of others regarding all issues affecting the University and Medical Center.

Discussion of strategy to meld the respective lobbying activities of the University, University Hospitals/Medical Center, Fermilab, and Argonne National Laboratory. Preparation for future lobbying efforts--AAU Council of Federal Relations Retreat--6-9 January 2007 Ongoing discussion and strategy development pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Coordination with lobbying efforts of others for favorable action on the Stem Cell Research Enhancement legislation currently pending ini the 110th Congress. Preparation for future lobbying efforts by briefing Don Levy, new VP for Research and Argonne National Laboratories on an array of issues. Preparation for future lobbying contacts with preparation and delivery of letters to 30 members of Congress regarding additional funds for NSF, NIST, and the DOE Office of Science. Preparation for future lobbying contacts with preparation and delivery of letters to 30 members of Congress regarding funding for ANL and FermiLab. Coordination with University administrators regarding speaking engagements on campus by Sen. Barach Obama. Consultation with the AAU "Higher Education Task Force" about advocacy efforts related to student financial aid program appropriations and prospects for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Preparation for advocacy efforts and developing strategy for issues likely to be of interest to research institutions--based on analysis of President Bush's State of the Union address. Work with staffers from the Illinois Congressional Delegation regarding funding issues having the potential to have an impact on the University and other research institutions. Coordination of lobbying strategy to secure continued funding for the "School-as-Lender" program used to help University graduate students secure loans from private lenders. Preparation for strategy development regarding proposed rule concerning "Adjustment of the Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition". Preparation and coordination of future lobbying efforts as a response to President Bush's FY2008 budget and its effects on education and research. Extensive preparation and coordination in developing a response to Illinois Delegation concerns and the concerns of othe rinterested parties regarding the University's refusal to divest itself of investments in Darfur, Sudan. Coordination of lobbying strategy amed at counteracting FY2008 budget proposal to eliminate the "Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants" program. Discussions with the AAU "Higher Education Task Force" regarding challenges to student financial aid and other programs operated by the U.S. Department of Education. Discussions with Office of Legal Counsel at the University and others rearding guidelines for Congressional visits during the 2008 presidential campaign. Extensive research and analysis for the poreparation of a brieifng paper for Hank Webber regarding all pending student loan bills and other regulatory activities affecting University of Chicago students. Coordinate advocay efforts with other research institutions regarding the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Discussion and coordination of advocay strategy by participatiuon in the AAU's "Competitiveness and Innovation Task Force". Coordination and strategy sessions over several days through AAU study sessions and TSC meetings on a range of topics including Higher Education Reauthorization legislation, general appropriations legislation, stem cell research, and others. Extensive coordination and preparation for future advocacy efforts on behalf of David Greene regarding major federal relations goals and achievements from previous three presidents of the University of Chicago. Response to inquiry from Congressman Rush's office re: H.R. 180, "The Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act" of 2007. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: S. 945, "College Textbook and Affordability Act" of 2007. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: S. 1228, "Campus Law Enforcement Emergency Response Act" of 2007. Preparation and consultation with others to develop a strategy to address proposed new accreditation controls proposed by the Department of Education. Consultation with others re: H.R. 890, the "Student Loan Sunshine Act", and S. 1262, the "Student Loan Accountability and Disclosure Reform Act". Coordination of advocacy efforts regarding university revenue enhancement options and their tax implications. Preparation for future advocacy efforts re: H.R. 1908, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007" (House) and S. 1145, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007", (Senate). Discussions with others to develop future strategies regarding increased funding levels in FY 2008 for the NIH. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 1689, the "Curb Illegal Downloading on College Campuses Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 2272, the "21st Century Competitiveness Act of 2007", and S. 761, the "American Competes Act". Preparation for future lobbying efforts to analyze appropriations bills for the NEH. Coordination for lobbying efforts with other research universities re: S. 1348, the "Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts of others regarding all issues affecting the University and Medical Center. Coordination of advocacy efforts of others re: H.R. 2669, the "College Cost Reduction Act of 2007".

Coordinate with others to develop advocay strategy with the AAU "Patent Reform Task Force" regarding pending legislation and othe radministrative ations affecting patents held by universities and national laboratories. Coordination and strategy sessions over several days through AAU study sessions and TSC meetings on a range of topics including Higher Education Reauthorization legislation, general appropriations legislation, stem cell research, and others. Extensive coordination and preparation for future advocacy efforts on behalf of David Greene regarding major federal relations goals and achievements from previous three presidents of the University of Chicago. Preparation for future advocacy efforts re: H.R. 1908, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007" (House) and S. 1145, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007", (Senate). Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 1689, the "Curb Illegal Downloading on College Campuses Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts of others regarding all issues affecting the University and Medical Center.

Discussion of strategy to meld the respective lobbying activities of the University, University Hospitals/Medical Center, Fermilab, and Argonne National Laboratory. Preparation for future lobbying efforts--AAU Council of Federal Relations Retreat--6-9 January 2007 Ongoing discussion and strategy development pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Coordination with lobbying efforts of others for favorable action on the Stem Cell Research Enhancement legislation currently pending ini the 110th Congress. Preparation for future lobbying efforts by briefing Don Levy, new VP for Research and Argonne National Laboratories on an array of issues. Preparation for future lobbying contacts with preparation and delivery of letters to 30 members of Congress regarding additional funds for NSF, NIST, and the DOE Office of Science. Preparation for future lobbying contacts with preparation and delivery of letters to 30 members of Congress regarding funding for ANL and FermiLab. Coordination with University administrators regarding speaking engagements on campus by Sen. Barach Obama. Consultation with the AAU "Higher Education Task Force" about advocacy efforts related to student financial aid program appropriations and prospects for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Preparation for advocacy efforts and developing strategy for issues likely to be of interest to research institutions--based on analysis of President Bush's State of the Union address. Work with staffers from the Illinois Congressional Delegation regarding funding issues having the potential to have an impact on the University and other research institutions. Coordination of lobbying strategy to secure continued funding for the "School-as-Lender" program used to help University graduate students secure loans from private lenders. Preparation for strategy development regarding proposed rule concerning "Adjustment of the Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition". Preparation and coordination of future lobbying efforts as a response to President Bush's FY2008 budget and its effects on education and research. Extensive preparation and coordination in developing a response to Illinois Delegation concerns and the concerns of othe rinterested parties regarding the University's refusal to divest itself of investments in Darfur, Sudan. Coordination of lobbying strategy amed at counteracting FY2008 budget proposal to eliminate the "Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants" program. Discussions with the AAU "Higher Education Task Force" regarding challenges to student financial aid and other programs operated by the U.S. Department of Education. Discussions with Office of Legal Counsel at the University and others rearding guidelines for Congressional visits during the 2008 presidential campaign. Extensive research and analysis for the poreparation of a brieifng paper for Hank Webber regarding all pending student loan bills and other regulatory activities affecting University of Chicago students. Coordinate advocay efforts with other research institutions regarding the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Discussion and coordination of advocay strategy by participatiuon in the AAU's "Competitiveness and Innovation Task Force". Coordination and strategy sessions over several days through AAU study sessions and TSC meetings on a range of topics including Higher Education Reauthorization legislation, general appropriations legislation, stem cell research, and others. Extensive coordination and preparation for future advocacy efforts on behalf of David Greene regarding major federal relations goals and achievements from previous three presidents of the University of Chicago. Response to inquiry from Congressman Rush's office re: H.R. 180, "The Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act" of 2007. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: S. 945, "College Textbook and Affordability Act" of 2007. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: S. 1228, "Campus Law Enforcement Emergency Response Act" of 2007. Preparation and consultation with others to develop a strategy to address proposed new accreditation controls proposed by the Department of Education. Consultation with others re: H.R. 890, the "Student Loan Sunshine Act", and S. 1262, the "Student Loan Accountability and Disclosure Reform Act". Coordination of advocacy efforts regarding university revenue enhancement options and their tax implications. Preparation for future advocacy efforts re: H.R. 1908, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007" (House) and S. 1145, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007", (Senate). Discussions with others to develop future strategies regarding increased funding levels in FY 2008 for the NIH. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 1689, the "Curb Illegal Downloading on College Campuses Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 2272, the "21st Century Competitiveness Act of 2007", and S. 761, the "American Competes Act". Preparation for future lobbying efforts to analyze appropriations bills for the NEH. Coordination for lobbying efforts with other research universities re: S. 1348, the "Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts of others regarding all issues affecting the University and Medical Center. Coordination of advocacy efforts of others re: H.R. 2669, the "College Cost Reduction Act of 2007".

Preparation and coordination with other research universities for a series of special meetings sponsored by the AAU Council on Federal Relations, the Ad Hoc Tax Committee, and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination of the lobbying efforts of others to discuss ways to most effectively mesh the respective lobbying efforts of the University, Hospitals, and Argonne. Preparation for possible future lobbying efforts regarding Senate Finance Committee deliberations that could affect endowments and tax-exempt bond use, as well as new tax credits and deductions. Work with the Science Coalition to ccordinate future advocacy efforts and proposals to incorproate the existing Science Coalition into a 501(c)(3) organization. Coordination of the advocacy efforts of othersregarding Schedule H (dealing with teaching hospitals) on proposed revisions to IRS Form 990. Coordination of lobbying efforts with UCMC regarding discussions about a proposal for a closer examination of non-profit hospitals. Preparation for future lobbying efforts by studying HR3970, "The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007." 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). Coordinaton of advocacy efforts of others regarding developments in the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and means Committee "Extenders Bill". Coordination with the lobbying efforts of other research universities regarding HR3996, "Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007", and HR4137, "College Opportunity and Affordability Act".

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.

Coordination with Hank Webber regarding approach to future lobbying efforts of others on an array of issues. Coordination of lobbying efforts with other institutions regarding the School and Lender Program. Preparation for advocacy with others regarding HR2669, "The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007". Extensive discussion with others in preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding issues pertaining to higher education funding. Preparation for future advocacy regarding various appropriations bills pending in the House and Senate. Extensive preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee bill (HR3222) limiting cost recovery on DOD projects to 20 percent of direct costs. Preparation for future advocacy to coordinate advocacy efforts of the University, Medical Center, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. 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. 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. Work with the Science Coalition to ccordinate future advocacy efforts and proposals to incorproate the existing Science Coalition into a 501(c)(3) organization. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other universities regarding the "Nasa Restoration Amendment", introduce by Sen. Mikulski that would add $1billion for NASA projects to HR3093. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other research universities regarding FY2008 appropriations for the NIH. 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 advocacy efforts with others regarding NASA--funded science programs. Follow-up lobbying and preparation regarding the effect on NSF, NASA, and NIST of the Senate's passage of S1745/HR3093, "The Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2008." Coordination of lobbying efforts with UCMC regarding discussions about a proposal for a closer examination of non-profit hospitals. 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 with other research universities regarding the School-as-Lender Program and the long-term outlook for the program. Preparation for future lobbying efforts and strategy development regarding the "Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations Act" (HR2764), and its under-funding of university-based science programs. Follow-up lobbying efforts regarding HR2669, "The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007" and the loan gorgiveness provisions of that Act. Coordination with the lobbying efforts of other research universities regarding HR3996, "Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007", and HR4137, "College Opportunity and Affordability Act". 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).

Preparation and coordination with other research universities for a series of special meetings sponsored by the AAU Council on Federal Relations, the Ad Hoc Tax Committee, and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination of the lobbying efforts of others to discuss ways to most effectively mesh the respective lobbying efforts of the University, Hospitals, and Argonne. Preparation for possible future lobbying efforts regarding Senate Finance Committee deliberations that could affect endowments and tax-exempt bond use, as well as new tax credits and deductions. Work with the Science Coalition to ccordinate future advocacy efforts and proposals to incorproate the existing Science Coalition into a 501(c)(3) organization. Coordination of the advocacy efforts of othersregarding Schedule H (dealing with teaching hospitals) on proposed revisions to IRS Form 990. Coordination of lobbying efforts with UCMC regarding discussions about a proposal for a closer examination of non-profit hospitals. Preparation for future lobbying efforts by studying HR3970, "The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007." 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). Coordinaton of advocacy efforts of others regarding developments in the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and means Committee "Extenders Bill". Coordination with the lobbying efforts of other research universities regarding HR3996, "Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007", and HR4137, "College Opportunity and Affordability Act".

Discussion of strategy to meld the respective lobbying activities of the University, University Hospitals/Medical Center, Fermilab, and Argonne National Laboratory. Preparation for future lobbying efforts--AAU Council of Federal Relations Retreat--6-9 January 2007 Ongoing discussion and strategy development pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Coordination with lobbying efforts of others for favorable action on the Stem Cell Research Enhancement legislation currently pending ini the 110th Congress. Preparation for future lobbying efforts by briefing Don Levy, new VP for Research and Argonne National Laboratories on an array of issues. Preparation for future lobbying contacts with preparation and delivery of letters to 30 members of Congress regarding additional funds for NSF, NIST, and the DOE Office of Science. Preparation for future lobbying contacts with preparation and delivery of letters to 30 members of Congress regarding funding for ANL and FermiLab. Coordination with University administrators regarding speaking engagements on campus by Sen. Barach Obama. Consultation with the AAU "Higher Education Task Force" about advocacy efforts related to student financial aid program appropriations and prospects for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Preparation for advocacy efforts and developing strategy for issues likely to be of interest to research institutions--based on analysis of President Bush's State of the Union address. Work with staffers from the Illinois Congressional Delegation regarding funding issues having the potential to have an impact on the University and other research institutions. Coordination of lobbying strategy to secure continued funding for the "School-as-Lender" program used to help University graduate students secure loans from private lenders. Preparation for strategy development regarding proposed rule concerning "Adjustment of the Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition". Preparation and coordination of future lobbying efforts as a response to President Bush's FY2008 budget and its effects on education and research. Extensive preparation and coordination in developing a response to Illinois Delegation concerns and the concerns of othe rinterested parties regarding the University's refusal to divest itself of investments in Darfur, Sudan. Coordination of lobbying strategy amed at counteracting FY2008 budget proposal to eliminate the "Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants" program. Discussions with the AAU "Higher Education Task Force" regarding challenges to student financial aid and other programs operated by the U.S. Department of Education. Discussions with Office of Legal Counsel at the University and others rearding guidelines for Congressional visits during the 2008 presidential campaign. Extensive research and analysis for the poreparation of a brieifng paper for Hank Webber regarding all pending student loan bills and other regulatory activities affecting University of Chicago students. Coordinate advocay efforts with other research institutions regarding the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Discussion and coordination of advocay strategy by participatiuon in the AAU's "Competitiveness and Innovation Task Force". Coordination and strategy sessions over several days through AAU study sessions and TSC meetings on a range of topics including Higher Education Reauthorization legislation, general appropriations legislation, stem cell research, and others. Extensive coordination and preparation for future advocacy efforts on behalf of David Greene regarding major federal relations goals and achievements from previous three presidents of the University of Chicago. Response to inquiry from Congressman Rush's office re: H.R. 180, "The Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act" of 2007. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: S. 945, "College Textbook and Affordability Act" of 2007. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: S. 1228, "Campus Law Enforcement Emergency Response Act" of 2007. Preparation and consultation with others to develop a strategy to address proposed new accreditation controls proposed by the Department of Education. Consultation with others re: H.R. 890, the "Student Loan Sunshine Act", and S. 1262, the "Student Loan Accountability and Disclosure Reform Act". Coordination of advocacy efforts regarding university revenue enhancement options and their tax implications. Preparation for future advocacy efforts re: H.R. 1908, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007" (House) and S. 1145, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007", (Senate). Discussions with others to develop future strategies regarding increased funding levels in FY 2008 for the NIH. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 1689, the "Curb Illegal Downloading on College Campuses Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 2272, the "21st Century Competitiveness Act of 2007", and S. 761, the "American Competes Act". Preparation for future lobbying efforts to analyze appropriations bills for the NEH. Coordination for lobbying efforts with other research universities re: S. 1348, the "Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts of others regarding all issues affecting the University and Medical Center. Coordination of advocacy efforts of others re: H.R. 2669, the "College Cost Reduction Act of 2007".

Coordinate with others to develop advocay strategy with the AAU "Patent Reform Task Force" regarding pending legislation and othe radministrative ations affecting patents held by universities and national laboratories. Coordination and strategy sessions over several days through AAU study sessions and TSC meetings on a range of topics including Higher Education Reauthorization legislation, general appropriations legislation, stem cell research, and others. Extensive coordination and preparation for future advocacy efforts on behalf of David Greene regarding major federal relations goals and achievements from previous three presidents of the University of Chicago. Preparation for future advocacy efforts re: H.R. 1908, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007" (House) and S. 1145, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007", (Senate). Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 1689, the "Curb Illegal Downloading on College Campuses Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts of others regarding all issues affecting the University and Medical Center.

Discussion of strategy to meld the respective lobbying activities of the University, University Hospitals/Medical Center, Fermilab, and Argonne National Laboratory. Preparation for future lobbying efforts--AAU Council of Federal Relations Retreat--6-9 January 2007 Ongoing discussion and strategy development pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Coordination with lobbying efforts of others for favorable action on the Stem Cell Research Enhancement legislation currently pending ini the 110th Congress. Preparation for future lobbying efforts by briefing Don Levy, new VP for Research and Argonne National Laboratories on an array of issues. Preparation for future lobbying contacts with preparation and delivery of letters to 30 members of Congress regarding additional funds for NSF, NIST, and the DOE Office of Science. Preparation for future lobbying contacts with preparation and delivery of letters to 30 members of Congress regarding funding for ANL and FermiLab. Coordination with University administrators regarding speaking engagements on campus by Sen. Barach Obama. Consultation with the AAU "Higher Education Task Force" about advocacy efforts related to student financial aid program appropriations and prospects for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Preparation for advocacy efforts and developing strategy for issues likely to be of interest to research institutions--based on analysis of President Bush's State of the Union address. Work with staffers from the Illinois Congressional Delegation regarding funding issues having the potential to have an impact on the University and other research institutions. Coordination of lobbying strategy to secure continued funding for the "School-as-Lender" program used to help University graduate students secure loans from private lenders. Preparation for strategy development regarding proposed rule concerning "Adjustment of the Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition". Preparation and coordination of future lobbying efforts as a response to President Bush's FY2008 budget and its effects on education and research. Extensive preparation and coordination in developing a response to Illinois Delegation concerns and the concerns of othe rinterested parties regarding the University's refusal to divest itself of investments in Darfur, Sudan. Coordination of lobbying strategy amed at counteracting FY2008 budget proposal to eliminate the "Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants" program. Discussions with the AAU "Higher Education Task Force" regarding challenges to student financial aid and other programs operated by the U.S. Department of Education. Discussions with Office of Legal Counsel at the University and others rearding guidelines for Congressional visits during the 2008 presidential campaign. Extensive research and analysis for the poreparation of a brieifng paper for Hank Webber regarding all pending student loan bills and other regulatory activities affecting University of Chicago students. Coordinate advocay efforts with other research institutions regarding the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Discussion and coordination of advocay strategy by participatiuon in the AAU's "Competitiveness and Innovation Task Force". Coordination and strategy sessions over several days through AAU study sessions and TSC meetings on a range of topics including Higher Education Reauthorization legislation, general appropriations legislation, stem cell research, and others. Extensive coordination and preparation for future advocacy efforts on behalf of David Greene regarding major federal relations goals and achievements from previous three presidents of the University of Chicago. Response to inquiry from Congressman Rush's office re: H.R. 180, "The Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act" of 2007. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: S. 945, "College Textbook and Affordability Act" of 2007. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: S. 1228, "Campus Law Enforcement Emergency Response Act" of 2007. Preparation and consultation with others to develop a strategy to address proposed new accreditation controls proposed by the Department of Education. Consultation with others re: H.R. 890, the "Student Loan Sunshine Act", and S. 1262, the "Student Loan Accountability and Disclosure Reform Act". Coordination of advocacy efforts regarding university revenue enhancement options and their tax implications. Preparation for future advocacy efforts re: H.R. 1908, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007" (House) and S. 1145, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007", (Senate). Discussions with others to develop future strategies regarding increased funding levels in FY 2008 for the NIH. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 1689, the "Curb Illegal Downloading on College Campuses Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 2272, the "21st Century Competitiveness Act of 2007", and S. 761, the "American Competes Act". Preparation for future lobbying efforts to analyze appropriations bills for the NEH. Coordination for lobbying efforts with other research universities re: S. 1348, the "Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts of others regarding all issues affecting the University and Medical Center. Coordination of advocacy efforts of others re: H.R. 2669, the "College Cost Reduction Act of 2007".

Discussion of strategy to meld the respective lobbying activities of the University, University Hospitals/Medical Center, Fermilab, and Argonne National Laboratory. Preparation for future lobbying efforts--AAU Council of Federal Relations Retreat--6-9 January 2007 Ongoing discussion and strategy development pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Coordination with lobbying efforts of others for favorable action on the Stem Cell Research Enhancement legislation currently pending ini the 110th Congress. Preparation for future lobbying efforts by briefing Don Levy, new VP for Research and Argonne National Laboratories on an array of issues. Preparation for future lobbying contacts with preparation and delivery of letters to 30 members of Congress regarding additional funds for NSF, NIST, and the DOE Office of Science. Preparation for future lobbying contacts with preparation and delivery of letters to 30 members of Congress regarding funding for ANL and FermiLab. Coordination with University administrators regarding speaking engagements on campus by Sen. Barach Obama. Consultation with the AAU "Higher Education Task Force" about advocacy efforts related to student financial aid program appropriations and prospects for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Preparation for advocacy efforts and developing strategy for issues likely to be of interest to research institutions--based on analysis of President Bush's State of the Union address. Work with staffers from the Illinois Congressional Delegation regarding funding issues having the potential to have an impact on the University and other research institutions. Coordination of lobbying strategy to secure continued funding for the "School-as-Lender" program used to help University graduate students secure loans from private lenders. Preparation for strategy development regarding proposed rule concerning "Adjustment of the Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition". Preparation and coordination of future lobbying efforts as a response to President Bush's FY2008 budget and its effects on education and research. Extensive preparation and coordination in developing a response to Illinois Delegation concerns and the concerns of othe rinterested parties regarding the University's refusal to divest itself of investments in Darfur, Sudan. Coordination of lobbying strategy amed at counteracting FY2008 budget proposal to eliminate the "Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants" program. Discussions with the AAU "Higher Education Task Force" regarding challenges to student financial aid and other programs operated by the U.S. Department of Education. Discussions with Office of Legal Counsel at the University and others rearding guidelines for Congressional visits during the 2008 presidential campaign. Extensive research and analysis for the poreparation of a brieifng paper for Hank Webber regarding all pending student loan bills and other regulatory activities affecting University of Chicago students. Coordinate advocay efforts with other research institutions regarding the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Discussion and coordination of advocay strategy by participatiuon in the AAU's "Competitiveness and Innovation Task Force". Coordination and strategy sessions over several days through AAU study sessions and TSC meetings on a range of topics including Higher Education Reauthorization legislation, general appropriations legislation, stem cell research, and others. Extensive coordination and preparation for future advocacy efforts on behalf of David Greene regarding major federal relations goals and achievements from previous three presidents of the University of Chicago. Response to inquiry from Congressman Rush's office re: H.R. 180, "The Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act" of 2007. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: S. 945, "College Textbook and Affordability Act" of 2007. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: S. 1228, "Campus Law Enforcement Emergency Response Act" of 2007. Preparation and consultation with others to develop a strategy to address proposed new accreditation controls proposed by the Department of Education. Consultation with others re: H.R. 890, the "Student Loan Sunshine Act", and S. 1262, the "Student Loan Accountability and Disclosure Reform Act". Coordination of advocacy efforts regarding university revenue enhancement options and their tax implications. Preparation for future advocacy efforts re: H.R. 1908, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007" (House) and S. 1145, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007", (Senate). Discussions with others to develop future strategies regarding increased funding levels in FY 2008 for the NIH. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 1689, the "Curb Illegal Downloading on College Campuses Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 2272, the "21st Century Competitiveness Act of 2007", and S. 761, the "American Competes Act". Preparation for future lobbying efforts to analyze appropriations bills for the NEH. Coordination for lobbying efforts with other research universities re: S. 1348, the "Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts of others regarding all issues affecting the University and Medical Center. Coordination of advocacy efforts of others re: H.R. 2669, the "College Cost Reduction Act of 2007".

Discussion of strategy to meld the respective lobbying activities of the University, University Hospitals/Medical Center, Fermilab, and Argonne National Laboratory. Preparation for future lobbying efforts--AAU Council of Federal Relations Retreat--6-9 January 2007 Ongoing discussion and strategy development pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Coordination with lobbying efforts of others for favorable action on the Stem Cell Research Enhancement legislation currently pending ini the 110th Congress. Preparation for future lobbying efforts by briefing Don Levy, new VP for Research and Argonne National Laboratories on an array of issues. Preparation for future lobbying contacts with preparation and delivery of letters to 30 members of Congress regarding additional funds for NSF, NIST, and the DOE Office of Science. Preparation for future lobbying contacts with preparation and delivery of letters to 30 members of Congress regarding funding for ANL and FermiLab. Coordination with University administrators regarding speaking engagements on campus by Sen. Barach Obama. Consultation with the AAU "Higher Education Task Force" about advocacy efforts related to student financial aid program appropriations and prospects for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Preparation for advocacy efforts and developing strategy for issues likely to be of interest to research institutions--based on analysis of President Bush's State of the Union address. Work with staffers from the Illinois Congressional Delegation regarding funding issues having the potential to have an impact on the University and other research institutions. Coordination of lobbying strategy to secure continued funding for the "School-as-Lender" program used to help University graduate students secure loans from private lenders. Preparation for strategy development regarding proposed rule concerning "Adjustment of the Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition". Preparation and coordination of future lobbying efforts as a response to President Bush's FY2008 budget and its effects on education and research. Extensive preparation and coordination in developing a response to Illinois Delegation concerns and the concerns of othe rinterested parties regarding the University's refusal to divest itself of investments in Darfur, Sudan. Coordination of lobbying strategy amed at counteracting FY2008 budget proposal to eliminate the "Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants" program. Discussions with the AAU "Higher Education Task Force" regarding challenges to student financial aid and other programs operated by the U.S. Department of Education. Discussions with Office of Legal Counsel at the University and others rearding guidelines for Congressional visits during the 2008 presidential campaign. Extensive research and analysis for the poreparation of a brieifng paper for Hank Webber regarding all pending student loan bills and other regulatory activities affecting University of Chicago students. Coordinate advocay efforts with other research institutions regarding the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Discussion and coordination of advocay strategy by participatiuon in the AAU's "Competitiveness and Innovation Task Force". Coordination and strategy sessions over several days through AAU study sessions and TSC meetings on a range of topics including Higher Education Reauthorization legislation, general appropriations legislation, stem cell research, and others. Extensive coordination and preparation for future advocacy efforts on behalf of David Greene regarding major federal relations goals and achievements from previous three presidents of the University of Chicago. Response to inquiry from Congressman Rush's office re: H.R. 180, "The Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act" of 2007. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: S. 945, "College Textbook and Affordability Act" of 2007. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: S. 1228, "Campus Law Enforcement Emergency Response Act" of 2007. Preparation and consultation with others to develop a strategy to address proposed new accreditation controls proposed by the Department of Education. Consultation with others re: H.R. 890, the "Student Loan Sunshine Act", and S. 1262, the "Student Loan Accountability and Disclosure Reform Act". Coordination of advocacy efforts regarding university revenue enhancement options and their tax implications. Preparation for future advocacy efforts re: H.R. 1908, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007" (House) and S. 1145, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007", (Senate). Discussions with others to develop future strategies regarding increased funding levels in FY 2008 for the NIH. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 1689, the "Curb Illegal Downloading on College Campuses Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 2272, the "21st Century Competitiveness Act of 2007", and S. 761, the "American Competes Act". Preparation for future lobbying efforts to analyze appropriations bills for the NEH. Coordination for lobbying efforts with other research universities re: S. 1348, the "Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts of others regarding all issues affecting the University and Medical Center. Coordination of advocacy efforts of others re: H.R. 2669, the "College Cost Reduction Act of 2007".

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.

Extensive discussion with others in preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding issues pertaining to higher education funding. Preparation for future advocacy regarding various appropriations bills pending in the House and Senate. Preparation for future advocacy to coordinate advocacy efforts of the University, Medical Center, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. 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 other research universities regarding FY2008 appropriations for the NIH. 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 lobbying efforts with UCMC regarding discussions about a proposal for a closer examination of non-profit hospitals. 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. Preparation for future lobbying efforts and discussion of HR 6164, the National Institutes of Health Act of 2006, and S. 3880 and HR 4239, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Acts. Coordination with NIU and others for future lobbyin efforts regarding locating a regional Proton therapy Facility for cancer treatment at the DuPage Technical Park. Preparation for future advocacy to review the implications of the 7 November 2006 elections on the University, Hospitals, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. Preparation for future advocacy regarding the implications of a Full Year Continuing Resolution for outstanding FY2007 appropriations. Coordination of future advocay efforts of others regarding congressional hearings on the Bayh-Dole Act; patent reform legislation being considered in both the House and Senate; and potential legislative activity regarding "follow-on biologics" drugs.

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.

Coordination with Hank Webber regarding approach to future lobbying efforts of others on an array of issues. Coordination of lobbying efforts with other institutions regarding the School and Lender Program. Preparation for advocacy with others regarding HR2669, "The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007". Extensive discussion with others in preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding issues pertaining to higher education funding. Preparation for future advocacy regarding various appropriations bills pending in the House and Senate. Extensive preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee bill (HR3222) limiting cost recovery on DOD projects to 20 percent of direct costs. Preparation for future advocacy to coordinate advocacy efforts of the University, Medical Center, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. 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. 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. Work with the Science Coalition to ccordinate future advocacy efforts and proposals to incorproate the existing Science Coalition into a 501(c)(3) organization. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other universities regarding the "Nasa Restoration Amendment", introduce by Sen. Mikulski that would add $1billion for NASA projects to HR3093. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other research universities regarding FY2008 appropriations for the NIH. 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 advocacy efforts with others regarding NASA--funded science programs. Follow-up lobbying and preparation regarding the effect on NSF, NASA, and NIST of the Senate's passage of S1745/HR3093, "The Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2008." Coordination of lobbying efforts with UCMC regarding discussions about a proposal for a closer examination of non-profit hospitals. 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 with other research universities regarding the School-as-Lender Program and the long-term outlook for the program. Preparation for future lobbying efforts and strategy development regarding the "Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations Act" (HR2764), and its under-funding of university-based science programs. Follow-up lobbying efforts regarding HR2669, "The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007" and the loan gorgiveness provisions of that Act. Coordination with the lobbying efforts of other research universities regarding HR3996, "Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007", and HR4137, "College Opportunity and Affordability Act". 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 on an array of issues. Coordination of lobbying efforts with other institutions regarding the School and Lender Program. Preparation for advocacy with others regarding HR2669, "The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007". Extensive discussion with others in preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding issues pertaining to higher education funding. Preparation for future advocacy regarding various appropriations bills pending in the House and Senate. Extensive preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee bill (HR3222) limiting cost recovery on DOD projects to 20 percent of direct costs. Preparation for future advocacy to coordinate advocacy efforts of the University, Medical Center, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. 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. 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. Work with the Science Coalition to ccordinate future advocacy efforts and proposals to incorproate the existing Science Coalition into a 501(c)(3) organization. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other universities regarding the "Nasa Restoration Amendment", introduce by Sen. Mikulski that would add $1billion for NASA projects to HR3093. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other research universities regarding FY2008 appropriations for the NIH. 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 advocacy efforts with others regarding NASA--funded science programs. Follow-up lobbying and preparation regarding the effect on NSF, NASA, and NIST of the Senate's passage of S1745/HR3093, "The Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2008." Coordination of lobbying efforts with UCMC regarding discussions about a proposal for a closer examination of non-profit hospitals. 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 with other research universities regarding the School-as-Lender Program and the long-term outlook for the program. Preparation for future lobbying efforts and strategy development regarding the "Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations Act" (HR2764), and its under-funding of university-based science programs. Follow-up lobbying efforts regarding HR2669, "The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007" and the loan gorgiveness provisions of that Act. Coordination with the lobbying efforts of other research universities regarding HR3996, "Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007", and HR4137, "College Opportunity and Affordability Act". 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).

Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding the FY 2008 Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill. Coordination with Hank Webber regarding approach to future lobbying efforts of others. Coordination of future advocay efforts of others regarding congressional hearings on the Bayh-Dole Act; patent reform legislation being considered in both the House and Senate; and potential legislative activity regarding "follow-on biologics" drugs. Extensive discussion with others in preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding issues pertaining to higher education funding. Preparation for future advocacy regarding various appropriations bills pending in the House and Senate. Extensive preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee bill (HR3222) limiting cost recovery on DOD projects to 20 percent of direct costs. Discussions with others regarding future advocacy efforts relating to federal funding for university-based research. 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 possible future lobbying regarding "Educause" and the effort by Se. Richard Durbin's office (D-Illinois) to establish a national broadband strategy. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. 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 for higher 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. Work with the Science Coalition to ccordinate future advocacy efforts and proposals to incorproate the existing Science Coalition into a 501(c)(3) organization. Extensive consultation and discussion regarding the Rare Isotope Accelerator (RIA) and changes to the conceptual plan for it. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other universities regarding the "Nasa Restoration Amendment", introduce by Sen. Mikulski that would add $1billion for NASA projects to HR3093. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other research universities regarding FY2008 appropriations for the NIH. Coordination of advocacy efforts with others regarding NASA--funded science programs. 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. Follow-up lobbying and preparation regarding the effect on NSF, NASA, and NIST of the Senate's passage of S1745/HR3093, "The Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2008." Strategy session with The Science Coalition regarding best methods to boost federal funding for university-based research. Preparation over a period of four 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. Lobbying contacts with congresisonal staff regarding appropriations for the FY2008 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (HR2641).

Coordination with Hank Webber regarding approach to future lobbying efforts of others on an array of issues. Coordination of lobbying efforts with other institutions regarding the School and Lender Program. Preparation for advocacy with others regarding HR2669, "The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007". Extensive discussion with others in preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding issues pertaining to higher education funding. Preparation for future advocacy regarding various appropriations bills pending in the House and Senate. Extensive preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee bill (HR3222) limiting cost recovery on DOD projects to 20 percent of direct costs. Preparation for future advocacy to coordinate advocacy efforts of the University, Medical Center, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. 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. 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. Work with the Science Coalition to ccordinate future advocacy efforts and proposals to incorproate the existing Science Coalition into a 501(c)(3) organization. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other universities regarding the "Nasa Restoration Amendment", introduce by Sen. Mikulski that would add $1billion for NASA projects to HR3093. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other research universities regarding FY2008 appropriations for the NIH. 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 advocacy efforts with others regarding NASA--funded science programs. Follow-up lobbying and preparation regarding the effect on NSF, NASA, and NIST of the Senate's passage of S1745/HR3093, "The Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2008." Coordination of lobbying efforts with UCMC regarding discussions about a proposal for a closer examination of non-profit hospitals. 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 with other research universities regarding the School-as-Lender Program and the long-term outlook for the program. Preparation for future lobbying efforts and strategy development regarding the "Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations Act" (HR2764), and its under-funding of university-based science programs. Follow-up lobbying efforts regarding HR2669, "The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007" and the loan gorgiveness provisions of that Act. Coordination with the lobbying efforts of other research universities regarding HR3996, "Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007", and HR4137, "College Opportunity and Affordability Act". 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).

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.

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.

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.

Discussion of strategy to meld the respective lobbying activities of the University, University Hospitals/Medical Center, Fermilab, and Argonne National Laboratory. Preparation for future lobbying efforts--AAU Council of Federal Relations Retreat--6-9 January 2007 Ongoing discussion and strategy development pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Coordination with lobbying efforts of others for favorable action on the Stem Cell Research Enhancement legislation currently pending ini the 110th Congress. Preparation for future lobbying efforts by briefing Don Levy, new VP for Research and Argonne National Laboratories on an array of issues. Preparation for future lobbying contacts with preparation and delivery of letters to 30 members of Congress regarding additional funds for NSF, NIST, and the DOE Office of Science. Preparation for future lobbying contacts with preparation and delivery of letters to 30 members of Congress regarding funding for ANL and FermiLab. Coordination with University administrators regarding speaking engagements on campus by Sen. Barach Obama. Consultation with the AAU "Higher Education Task Force" about advocacy efforts related to student financial aid program appropriations and prospects for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Preparation for advocacy efforts and developing strategy for issues likely to be of interest to research institutions--based on analysis of President Bush's State of the Union address. Work with staffers from the Illinois Congressional Delegation regarding funding issues having the potential to have an impact on the University and other research institutions. Coordination of lobbying strategy to secure continued funding for the "School-as-Lender" program used to help University graduate students secure loans from private lenders. Preparation for strategy development regarding proposed rule concerning "Adjustment of the Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition". Preparation and coordination of future lobbying efforts as a response to President Bush's FY2008 budget and its effects on education and research. Extensive preparation and coordination in developing a response to Illinois Delegation concerns and the concerns of othe rinterested parties regarding the University's refusal to divest itself of investments in Darfur, Sudan. Coordination of lobbying strategy amed at counteracting FY2008 budget proposal to eliminate the "Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants" program. Discussions with the AAU "Higher Education Task Force" regarding challenges to student financial aid and other programs operated by the U.S. Department of Education. Discussions with Office of Legal Counsel at the University and others rearding guidelines for Congressional visits during the 2008 presidential campaign. Extensive research and analysis for the poreparation of a brieifng paper for Hank Webber regarding all pending student loan bills and other regulatory activities affecting University of Chicago students. Coordinate advocay efforts with other research institutions regarding the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Discussion and coordination of advocay strategy by participatiuon in the AAU's "Competitiveness and Innovation Task Force". Coordination and strategy sessions over several days through AAU study sessions and TSC meetings on a range of topics including Higher Education Reauthorization legislation, general appropriations legislation, stem cell research, and others. Extensive coordination and preparation for future advocacy efforts on behalf of David Greene regarding major federal relations goals and achievements from previous three presidents of the University of Chicago. Response to inquiry from Congressman Rush's office re: H.R. 180, "The Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act" of 2007. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: S. 945, "College Textbook and Affordability Act" of 2007. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: S. 1228, "Campus Law Enforcement Emergency Response Act" of 2007. Preparation and consultation with others to develop a strategy to address proposed new accreditation controls proposed by the Department of Education. Consultation with others re: H.R. 890, the "Student Loan Sunshine Act", and S. 1262, the "Student Loan Accountability and Disclosure Reform Act". Coordination of advocacy efforts regarding university revenue enhancement options and their tax implications. Preparation for future advocacy efforts re: H.R. 1908, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007" (House) and S. 1145, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007", (Senate). Discussions with others to develop future strategies regarding increased funding levels in FY 2008 for the NIH. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 1689, the "Curb Illegal Downloading on College Campuses Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 2272, the "21st Century Competitiveness Act of 2007", and S. 761, the "American Competes Act". Preparation for future lobbying efforts to analyze appropriations bills for the NEH. Coordination for lobbying efforts with other research universities re: S. 1348, the "Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts of others regarding all issues affecting the University and Medical Center. Coordination of advocacy efforts of others re: H.R. 2669, the "College Cost Reduction Act of 2007".

Extensive discussion with others in preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding issues pertaining to higher education funding. Preparation for future advocacy regarding various appropriations bills pending in the House and Senate. Preparation for future advocacy to coordinate advocacy efforts of the University, Medical Center, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. 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 other research universities regarding FY2008 appropriations for the NIH. 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 lobbying efforts with UCMC regarding discussions about a proposal for a closer examination of non-profit hospitals. 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. Preparation for future lobbying efforts and discussion of HR 6164, the National Institutes of Health Act of 2006, and S. 3880 and HR 4239, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Acts. Coordination with NIU and others for future lobbyin efforts regarding locating a regional Proton therapy Facility for cancer treatment at the DuPage Technical Park. Preparation for future advocacy to review the implications of the 7 November 2006 elections on the University, Hospitals, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. Preparation for future advocacy regarding the implications of a Full Year Continuing Resolution for outstanding FY2007 appropriations. Coordination of future advocay efforts of others regarding congressional hearings on the Bayh-Dole Act; patent reform legislation being considered in both the House and Senate; and potential legislative activity regarding "follow-on biologics" drugs.

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.

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.

Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding the FY 2008 Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill. Coordination with Hank Webber regarding approach to future lobbying efforts of others. Coordination of future advocay efforts of others regarding congressional hearings on the Bayh-Dole Act; patent reform legislation being considered in both the House and Senate; and potential legislative activity regarding "follow-on biologics" drugs. Extensive discussion with others in preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding issues pertaining to higher education funding. Preparation for future advocacy regarding various appropriations bills pending in the House and Senate. Extensive preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee bill (HR3222) limiting cost recovery on DOD projects to 20 percent of direct costs. Discussions with others regarding future advocacy efforts relating to federal funding for university-based research. 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 possible future lobbying regarding "Educause" and the effort by Se. Richard Durbin's office (D-Illinois) to establish a national broadband strategy. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. 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 for higher 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. Work with the Science Coalition to ccordinate future advocacy efforts and proposals to incorproate the existing Science Coalition into a 501(c)(3) organization. Extensive consultation and discussion regarding the Rare Isotope Accelerator (RIA) and changes to the conceptual plan for it. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other universities regarding the "Nasa Restoration Amendment", introduce by Sen. Mikulski that would add $1billion for NASA projects to HR3093. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other research universities regarding FY2008 appropriations for the NIH. Coordination of advocacy efforts with others regarding NASA--funded science programs. 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. Follow-up lobbying and preparation regarding the effect on NSF, NASA, and NIST of the Senate's passage of S1745/HR3093, "The Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2008." Strategy session with The Science Coalition regarding best methods to boost federal funding for university-based research. Preparation over a period of four 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. Lobbying contacts with congresisonal staff regarding appropriations for the FY2008 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (HR2641).

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.

Coordination with Hank Webber regarding approach to future lobbying efforts of others on an array of issues. Coordination of lobbying efforts with other institutions regarding the School and Lender Program. Preparation for advocacy with others regarding HR2669, "The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007". Extensive discussion with others in preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding issues pertaining to higher education funding. Preparation for future advocacy regarding various appropriations bills pending in the House and Senate. Extensive preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee bill (HR3222) limiting cost recovery on DOD projects to 20 percent of direct costs. Preparation for future advocacy to coordinate advocacy efforts of the University, Medical Center, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. 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. 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. Work with the Science Coalition to ccordinate future advocacy efforts and proposals to incorproate the existing Science Coalition into a 501(c)(3) organization. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other universities regarding the "Nasa Restoration Amendment", introduce by Sen. Mikulski that would add $1billion for NASA projects to HR3093. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other research universities regarding FY2008 appropriations for the NIH. 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 advocacy efforts with others regarding NASA--funded science programs. Follow-up lobbying and preparation regarding the effect on NSF, NASA, and NIST of the Senate's passage of S1745/HR3093, "The Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2008." Coordination of lobbying efforts with UCMC regarding discussions about a proposal for a closer examination of non-profit hospitals. 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 with other research universities regarding the School-as-Lender Program and the long-term outlook for the program. Preparation for future lobbying efforts and strategy development regarding the "Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations Act" (HR2764), and its under-funding of university-based science programs. Follow-up lobbying efforts regarding HR2669, "The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007" and the loan gorgiveness provisions of that Act. Coordination with the lobbying efforts of other research universities regarding HR3996, "Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007", and HR4137, "College Opportunity and Affordability Act". 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).

Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding the FY 2008 Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill. Coordination with Hank Webber regarding approach to future lobbying efforts of others. Coordination of future advocay efforts of others regarding congressional hearings on the Bayh-Dole Act; patent reform legislation being considered in both the House and Senate; and potential legislative activity regarding "follow-on biologics" drugs. Extensive discussion with others in preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding issues pertaining to higher education funding. Preparation for future advocacy regarding various appropriations bills pending in the House and Senate. Extensive preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee bill (HR3222) limiting cost recovery on DOD projects to 20 percent of direct costs. Discussions with others regarding future advocacy efforts relating to federal funding for university-based research. 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 possible future lobbying regarding "Educause" and the effort by Se. Richard Durbin's office (D-Illinois) to establish a national broadband strategy. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. 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 for higher 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. Work with the Science Coalition to ccordinate future advocacy efforts and proposals to incorproate the existing Science Coalition into a 501(c)(3) organization. Extensive consultation and discussion regarding the Rare Isotope Accelerator (RIA) and changes to the conceptual plan for it. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other universities regarding the "Nasa Restoration Amendment", introduce by Sen. Mikulski that would add $1billion for NASA projects to HR3093. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other research universities regarding FY2008 appropriations for the NIH. Coordination of advocacy efforts with others regarding NASA--funded science programs. 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. Follow-up lobbying and preparation regarding the effect on NSF, NASA, and NIST of the Senate's passage of S1745/HR3093, "The Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2008." Strategy session with The Science Coalition regarding best methods to boost federal funding for university-based research. Preparation over a period of four 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. Lobbying contacts with congresisonal staff regarding appropriations for the FY2008 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (HR2641).

Coordination with Hank Webber regarding approach to future lobbying efforts of others on an array of issues. Coordination of lobbying efforts with other institutions regarding the School and Lender Program. Preparation for advocacy with others regarding HR2669, "The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007". Extensive discussion with others in preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding issues pertaining to higher education funding. Preparation for future advocacy regarding various appropriations bills pending in the House and Senate. Extensive preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee bill (HR3222) limiting cost recovery on DOD projects to 20 percent of direct costs. Preparation for future advocacy to coordinate advocacy efforts of the University, Medical Center, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. 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. 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. Work with the Science Coalition to ccordinate future advocacy efforts and proposals to incorproate the existing Science Coalition into a 501(c)(3) organization. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other universities regarding the "Nasa Restoration Amendment", introduce by Sen. Mikulski that would add $1billion for NASA projects to HR3093. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other research universities regarding FY2008 appropriations for the NIH. 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 advocacy efforts with others regarding NASA--funded science programs. Follow-up lobbying and preparation regarding the effect on NSF, NASA, and NIST of the Senate's passage of S1745/HR3093, "The Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2008." Coordination of lobbying efforts with UCMC regarding discussions about a proposal for a closer examination of non-profit hospitals. 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 with other research universities regarding the School-as-Lender Program and the long-term outlook for the program. Preparation for future lobbying efforts and strategy development regarding the "Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations Act" (HR2764), and its under-funding of university-based science programs. Follow-up lobbying efforts regarding HR2669, "The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007" and the loan gorgiveness provisions of that Act. Coordination with the lobbying efforts of other research universities regarding HR3996, "Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007", and HR4137, "College Opportunity and Affordability Act". 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 on an array of issues. Coordination of lobbying efforts with other institutions regarding the School and Lender Program. Preparation for advocacy with others regarding HR2669, "The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007". Extensive discussion with others in preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding issues pertaining to higher education funding. Preparation for future advocacy regarding various appropriations bills pending in the House and Senate. Extensive preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee bill (HR3222) limiting cost recovery on DOD projects to 20 percent of direct costs. Preparation for future advocacy to coordinate advocacy efforts of the University, Medical Center, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. 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. 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. Work with the Science Coalition to ccordinate future advocacy efforts and proposals to incorproate the existing Science Coalition into a 501(c)(3) organization. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other universities regarding the "Nasa Restoration Amendment", introduce by Sen. Mikulski that would add $1billion for NASA projects to HR3093. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other research universities regarding FY2008 appropriations for the NIH. 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 advocacy efforts with others regarding NASA--funded science programs. Follow-up lobbying and preparation regarding the effect on NSF, NASA, and NIST of the Senate's passage of S1745/HR3093, "The Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2008." Coordination of lobbying efforts with UCMC regarding discussions about a proposal for a closer examination of non-profit hospitals. 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 with other research universities regarding the School-as-Lender Program and the long-term outlook for the program. Preparation for future lobbying efforts and strategy development regarding the "Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations Act" (HR2764), and its under-funding of university-based science programs. Follow-up lobbying efforts regarding HR2669, "The College Cost Reduction Act of 2007" and the loan gorgiveness provisions of that Act. Coordination with the lobbying efforts of other research universities regarding HR3996, "Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007", and HR4137, "College Opportunity and Affordability Act". 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).

Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding the FY 2008 Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill. Coordination with Hank Webber regarding approach to future lobbying efforts of others. Coordination of future advocay efforts of others regarding congressional hearings on the Bayh-Dole Act; patent reform legislation being considered in both the House and Senate; and potential legislative activity regarding "follow-on biologics" drugs. Extensive discussion with others in preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding issues pertaining to higher education funding. Preparation for future advocacy regarding various appropriations bills pending in the House and Senate. Extensive preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee bill (HR3222) limiting cost recovery on DOD projects to 20 percent of direct costs. Discussions with others regarding future advocacy efforts relating to federal funding for university-based research. 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 possible future lobbying regarding "Educause" and the effort by Se. Richard Durbin's office (D-Illinois) to establish a national broadband strategy. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. 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 for higher 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. Work with the Science Coalition to ccordinate future advocacy efforts and proposals to incorproate the existing Science Coalition into a 501(c)(3) organization. Extensive consultation and discussion regarding the Rare Isotope Accelerator (RIA) and changes to the conceptual plan for it. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other universities regarding the "Nasa Restoration Amendment", introduce by Sen. Mikulski that would add $1billion for NASA projects to HR3093. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other research universities regarding FY2008 appropriations for the NIH. Coordination of advocacy efforts with others regarding NASA--funded science programs. 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. Follow-up lobbying and preparation regarding the effect on NSF, NASA, and NIST of the Senate's passage of S1745/HR3093, "The Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act of 2008." Strategy session with The Science Coalition regarding best methods to boost federal funding for university-based research. Preparation over a period of four 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. Lobbying contacts with congresisonal staff regarding appropriations for the FY2008 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (HR2641).

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.

Coordination of the lobbying efforts of others to discuss the American Competitiveness Initiative, including increased funding for the DOE Office of Science, the NSF, and NIST. Discussion of strategy for Senate deliberations on stem cell research issues as well as general funding and other issues related to science issues and future funding of science initiatives. Discussion of strategy to meld the respective lobbying activities of the University, University Hospitals/Medical Center, and Argonne National Laboratory. Strategy session regarding DOE management and operation contract for FermiLab and discussion of the proposed International Linear Collider Facility and its desired location in the United States at FermiLab. Coordination and discussion with other lobbying groups regarding the future of both discretionary and entitlement programs and recommendations made by the Sunset Coalition. Coordination of the lobbying efforts of other research institutions belonging to the Association of American Universities (AAU) on a number of issues, including appropriations for student funancial aid, a proposal by the Department of Education to change the programmatic priorities of the Upward Bound Program, and new regulations to implement academic achievement and science and math grants for undergraduates. Lobbying activity to attempt inclusion of $2 million appropriation requested by the U of C Hospitals for traumatice brain injury research. Coordination and research regarding request for Senator Coburn (R-OK) regarding earmarking activities. Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding comprehensive briefing book for president Zimmer in preparation for his courtesy calls to the Illinois Congressional Delegation. Preparation and coordination with other research universities for a series of special meetings sponsored by the AAU Council on Federal Relations, the Ad Hoc Tax Committee, and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Research in preparation for future lobbying efforts with the release of the report issued by the National Commission on the Future of Higher Education. Coordination for future lobbying efforts with the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities at its annual meeting. Preparation for future advocacy by reviewing material relating to "The National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006" and a review of the tax exempt status of non-profit hospitals. Preparation for future lobbying efforts and discussion of HR 6164, The National Institutes of Health Act of 2006, and S. 3880 and HR 4239, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Acts. Coordination with NIU and others for future lobbying efforts regarding locating a regional Proton therapy Facility for cancer treatment at the DuPage Technical Park. Communication with Hank Webber regarding nuclear waste storage issues delaying FY2007 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Preparation for future advocacy to review the implications of the 7 November 2006 elections on the University, Hospitals, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. Preparation for future lobbying and coordination with other research institutions through participation in the November Leadership Meeting and the Board of Directors meeting of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Coordination and discussion with other research institutions receiving NASA science funding. Emphasis on FY2007 Continuing Resolution and long-term implications for university-based science funded by NASA. 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. Preparation for future advocacy regarding the implications of a Full Year Continuing Resolution for outstanding FY2007 appropriations. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination of future advocacy efforts regarding the final Executive Committee meeting of The Science Coalition. Preparation and coordination of the lobbying efforts of other research institutions for Secretary of Education's Margaret Spellings' Commision on the Future of Higher Education.

Discussion of strategy to meld the respective lobbying activities of the University, University Hospitals/Medical Center, and Argonne National Laboratory. Coordination and discussion of the lobbying efforts of others regarding letters to Senators Obama and Durbin regarding stem cel research. Coordination with the lobbying efforts of others regarding the 13 Regional Biocontainment Laboratories (RBL) being constructed by the NIH. Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding comprehensive briefing book for President Zimmer in preparation for his courtesy calls to the Illinois Congressional Delegation. Preparation and coordination with other research universities for a series of special meetings sponsored by the AAU Council on Federal Relations, the Ad Hoc Tax Committee, and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Discussion with others of future advocay efforts regarding NOH reauthorization bill. Preparation for future advocacy by reviewing material relating to "The National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006" and a review of the tax exempt status of non-profit hospitals. Discussion and preparation for future lobbying efforts regrding drugs and treatment for "orphan diseases" after an inquirt from Senator Obama's office on this issue. Preparation for future lobbying efforts and discussion of HR 6164, the National Institutes of Health Act of 2006, and S. 3880 and HR 4239, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Acts. Coordination with NIU and others for future lobbyin efforts regarding locating a regional Proton therapy Facility for cancer treatment at the DuPage Technical Park. Preparation for future advocacy to review the implications of the 7 November 2006 elections on the University, Hospitals, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. Preparation for future advocacy regarding the implications of a Full Year Continuing Resolution for outstanding FY2007 appropriations. Discussion of strategy for Senate deliberations on stem cell research issues as well as general funding and other issues related to science issues and future funding of science initiatives.

Coordination of the lobbying efforts of others to discuss the American Competitiveness Initiative, including increased funding for the DOE Office of Science, the NSF, and NIST. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other research institutions to discuss how export control regulations are carried out on various campuses. Discussion of strategy for Senate deliberations on stem cell research issues as well as general funding and other issues related to science issues and future funding of science initiatives. Discussion of strategy to meld the respective lobbying activities of the University, University Hospitals/Medical Center, and Argonne National Laboratory. Coordination and discussion of the lobbying efforts of others regarding letters to Senators Obama and Durbin regarding stem cel research. Strategy session regarding DOE management and operation contract for FermiLab and discussion of the proposed International Linear Collider Facility and its desired location in the United States at FermiLab. Coordination with the lobbying efforts of others regarding the 13 Regional Biocontainment Laboratories (RBL) being constructed by the NIH. Discussion with other research universities that are members of The Science Coalition (TSC) to assess 2006 advocacy activities and consider changes for the future. Discussions regarding providing detailed information to the Illinois Congressional Delegation regarding the awarding of the management of Argonne National Laboratory to the University and how to best thank them for their ongoing efforts for this issue. Preparation for future advocacy efforts regarding export control regulations. Preparation for future advocay regarding a competition for two new Bioenergy Research Centers. Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding comprehensive briefing book for president Zimmer in preparation for his courtesy calls to the Illinois Congressional Delegation. Preparation and coordination with other research universities for a series of special meetings sponsored by the AAU Council on Federal Relations, the Ad Hoc Tax Committee, and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Discussion with others of future advocay efforts regarding NIH reauthorization bill. Preparation for future advocacy by reviewing material relating to "The national Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006" and a review of the tax exempt status of non-profit hospitals. Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding S. 3936, National Competitiveness Investment Act and privacy concerns raised in portions of it. Preparation for future lobbying efforts and discussion of HR 6164, the National Institutes of Health Act of 2006, and S. 3880 and HR 4239, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Acts. Coordination with NIU and others for future lobbying efforts regarding locating a regional Proton therapy Facility for cancer treatment at the DuPage Technical Park. Preparation for future advocacy effort to develop strategy relative to upcoming announcement regarding managament of FermiLab. Communication with Hank Webber regarding nuclear waste storage issues delaying FY2007 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Discussions with others regarding future advocacy efforts relating to federal funding for university-based research. Preparation for future advocacy to review the implications of the 7 November 2006 elections on the University, Hospitals, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. Coordination and discussion with other research institutions receiving NASA science funding. Emphasis on FY2007 Continuing Resolution and long-term implications for university-based science funded by NASA. 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. Preparation for future advocacy regarding the implications of a Full Year Continuing Resolution for outstanding FY2007 appropriations. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination of future advocacy efforts regarding the final Executive Committee meeting of The Science Coalition.

Preparation and coordination of the lobbying efforts of other research institutions for Secretary of Education's Margaret Spellings' Commision on the Future of Higher Education. Coordination and discussion with other research institutions receiving NASA science funding. Emphasis on FY2007 Continuing Resolution and long-term implications for university-based science funded by NASA. Preparation for future advocacy by reviewing a report issued by the GAO (06-963) "Schools' use of the anti-trust exemption has not significantly affected college affordability or likelihood of student enrollment to date." Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding S. 3936, National Competitiveness Investment Act and privacy concerns raised in portions of it. Coordination wiht others on their desire to have Senator Richard Durbin receive the National Association of Foreign Student Administrators (NAFSA) Global Leader Award. Preparation for future advocacy by studying provisions included in a 9-month extension of the Higher Education Reauthorization Act. Coordination with NIU and others for future lobbyin efforts regarding locating a regional Proton therapy Facility for cancer treatment at the DuPage Technical Park. Coordination with advocacy efforts of others regarding problems related to underpaid graduates of Schools of Social Work throughout the U.S. Preparation for future advocacy to review the implications of the 7 November 2006 elections on the University, Hospitals, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. Preparation for future lobbying and coordination with other research institutions through participation in the November Leadership Meeting and the Board of Directors meeting of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). Coordination of future lobbying efforts of others regarding immigration issues affecting U of C foreign students and scholars. 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. Preparation for future advocacy regarding the implications of a Full Year Continuing Resolution for outstanding FY2007 appropriations. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Work with others on the preparation of a list of invitees for memorial service for Milton Friedman. Coordination of the lobbying efforts of others to discuss the American Competitiveness Initiative, including increased funding for the DOE Office of Science, the NSF, and NIST. Discussion of strategy for Senate deliberations on stem cell research issues as well as general funding and other issues related to science issues and future funding of science initiatives. Discussion of strategy to meld the respective lobbying activities of the University, University Hospitals/Medical Center, and Argonne National Laboratory. Coordination and discussion with other lobbying groups regarding the future of both discretionary and entitlement programs and recommendations made by the Sunset Coalition. Coordination of the lobbying efforts of other research institutions belonging to the Association of American Universities (AAU) on a number of issues, including appropriations for student funancial aid, a proposal by the Department of Education to change the programmatic priorities of the Upward Bound Program, and new regulations to implement academic achievement and science and math grants for undergraduates. Lobbying activity to attempt inclusion of $2 million appropriation requested by the U of C Hospitals for traumatice brain injury research. Coordination and research regarding request for Senator Coburn (R-OK) regarding earmarking activities. Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding comprehensive briefing book for president Zimmer in preparation for his courtesy calls to the Illinois Congressional Delegation.

Coordination of the lobbying efforts of others to discuss the American Competitiveness Initiative, including increased funding for the DOE Office of Science, the NSF, and NIST. Coordination with advocacy efforts of other research institutions to discuss how export control regulations are carried out on various campuses. Discussion of strategy for Senate deliberations on stem cell research issues as well as general funding and other issues related to science issues and future funding of science initiatives. Discussion of strategy to meld the respective lobbying activities of the University, University Hospitals/Medical Center, and Argonne National Laboratory. Coordination and discussion of the lobbying efforts of others regarding letters to Senators Obama and Durbin regarding stem cel research. Strategy session regarding DOE management and operation contract for FermiLab and discussion of the proposed International Linear Collider Facility and its desired location in the United States at FermiLab. Coordination with the lobbying efforts of others regarding the 13 Regional Biocontainment Laboratories (RBL) being constructed by the NIH. Discussion with other research universities that are members of The Science Coalition (TSC) to assess 2006 advocacy activities and consider changes for the future. Discussions regarding providing detailed information to the Illinois Congressional Delegation regarding the awarding of the management of Argonne National Laboratory to the University and how to best thank them for their ongoing efforts for this issue. Preparation for future advocacy efforts regarding export control regulations. Preparation for future advocay regarding a competition for two new Bioenergy Research Centers. Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding comprehensive briefing book for president Zimmer in preparation for his courtesy calls to the Illinois Congressional Delegation. Preparation and coordination with other research universities for a series of special meetings sponsored by the AAU Council on Federal Relations, the Ad Hoc Tax Committee, and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Discussion with others of future advocay efforts regarding NIH reauthorization bill. Preparation for future advocacy by reviewing material relating to "The national Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006" and a review of the tax exempt status of non-profit hospitals. Preparation for future lobbying efforts regarding S. 3936, National Competitiveness Investment Act and privacy concerns raised in portions of it. Preparation for future lobbying efforts and discussion of HR 6164, the National Institutes of Health Act of 2006, and S. 3880 and HR 4239, the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Acts. Coordination with NIU and others for future lobbying efforts regarding locating a regional Proton therapy Facility for cancer treatment at the DuPage Technical Park. Preparation for future advocacy effort to develop strategy relative to upcoming announcement regarding managament of FermiLab. Communication with Hank Webber regarding nuclear waste storage issues delaying FY2007 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. Discussions with others regarding future advocacy efforts relating to federal funding for university-based research. Preparation for future advocacy to review the implications of the 7 November 2006 elections on the University, Hospitals, Argonne National Lab, and FermiLab. Coordination and discussion with other research institutions receiving NASA science funding. Emphasis on FY2007 Continuing Resolution and long-term implications for university-based science funded by NASA. 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. Preparation for future advocacy regarding the implications of a Full Year Continuing Resolution for outstanding FY2007 appropriations. Preparation for future lobbying efforts concerning federal relations tasks for Presidents Zimmer over the next few months. Coordination of future advocacy efforts regarding the final Executive Committee meeting of The Science Coalition.