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H.R. 1751/S. 729 Request Kansas congressional delegation support legislation to permit States to determine State residency for higher education purposes and to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes. Extended official invitations to university ceremonies for members of Kansas Congressional Delegation Extended official invitation for congressional staff to attend K-12 education conference hosted by KU. Met with Members of Congress regarding renewal of Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Hosted briefing on KU Center for Research Learning and its education tools being used in local school districts. Requested assistance in addressing shortcoming in Education Department grant process. Requested support for Hinchey Dear Colleague from House of Representative member to add $23 billion to FY2010 Emergency Supplemental for education salaries.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
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UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS via UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
2011 · second_quarter · 2A
Senate and House staff briefings on KU Cancer Center and NCI application; Senate briefing on drug discovery
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS via UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Source: Senate LDA
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Signed letter in support of increased NIH funding for FY11 related to H.R.3293 -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010; Title II Department of Health and Human Services; National Institutes of Health; KU opening of new pharmacy school; communicate with HHS regarding NIH Scientific Management Review Board proposal to reconfigure NIH Centers.
Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
S. 1776 - S. 1776, the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009. The legislation institutes a permanent replacement for the Sustainable Growth Rate methodology used to calculate Medicare physician payments, and would nullify a scheduled 2010 payment reduction of nearly 22%.
S. 515 - Patent Reform Act of 2009; Sec. 2. RIGHT OF THE FIRST INVENTOR TO FILE, CHAPTER 32POST-GRANT REVIEW PROCEDURES. Discuss S. 515 as it relates to intellectual property protections for university IP. Discuss specific patent issue under litigation.
S. 515 - Patent Reform Act of 2009; Sec. 2. RIGHT OF THE FIRST INVENTOR TO FILE, CHAPTER 32POST-GRANT REVIEW PROCEDURES. Discuss S. 515 as it relates to intellectual property protections for university IP. Discuss specific patent issue under litigation.
H.R. 1751/S. 729 Request Kansas congressional delegation support legislation to permit States to determine State residency for higher education purposes and to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes. Extended official invitations to university ceremonies for members of Kansas Congressional Delegation Extended official invitation for congressional staff to attend K-12 education conference hosted by KU. Met with Members of Congress regarding renewal of Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Hosted briefing on KU Center for Research Learning and its education tools being used in local school districts. Requested assistance in addressing shortcoming in Education Department grant process. Requested support for Hinchey Dear Colleague from House of Representative member to add $23 billion to FY2010 Emergency Supplemental for education salaries.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain nickel-metal hydride storage batteries designed for use in hybrid vehicles.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Submitted op-ed calling for Senate action on H.R. 5116 - The American COMPETES Act - to invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain nickel-metal hydride storage batteries designed for use in hybrid vehicles.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.R. 5116 - The American COMPETES Act - to invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain nickel-metal hydride storage batteries designed for use in hybrid vehicles.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.R. 5116 - The American COMPETES Act - to invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes
Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Provide update on education, research, and service missions related to School of Education; shared opportunity for Kansas congressional offices to attend and participate in a KU-hosted Teacher Education conference; made courtesy call on KU graduate in Executive Office of the President and discussed success of the School of Education. Support provision in H.R.1777, to make technical corrections to the Higher Education Act of 1965, regarding Experimental Sites program, H.R. 1137 Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 regarding athletic trainers being authorized to receive Medicare payments. Sought assistance in securing meeting with the White House for the KU students who won the 2009 National Debate Tournament. Sought assistance in securing meeting with Executive Office staff for small group of KU graduate students Sought meeting with Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation for KU Center of Service Learning to describe new service learning project. Provided input to joint higher education coaliton letter to Congress and Education Department regarding higher education regulations, comments related to exempting Foundation/Endowment Loans from the 'private preferred lender' definitions and requirements, reinstitute established and successful Experimental Sites and provide administrative cost allowance to institutions for all federal programs administered by the institution (e.g. currently institutions may only receive administrative cost allowance for the campus-based aid programs such as FWS, Perkins and SEOG, in addition to the minimal Pell allowance). If no administrative cost allowance, fold all grant programs into Pell, which is much less administratively burdensome than TEACH, ACG & SMART Grants.
To make technical corrections to the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Provide update on education, research, and service missions related to School of Education; shared opportunity for Kansas congressional offices to attend and participate in a KU-hosted Teacher Education conference; made courtesy call on KU graduate in Executive Office of the President and discussed success of the School of Education. Support provision in H.R.1777, to make technical corrections to the Higher Education Act of 1965, regarding Experimental Sites program, H.R. 1137 Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 regarding athletic trainers being authorized to receive Medicare payments. Sought assistance in securing meeting with the White House for the KU students who won the 2009 National Debate Tournament. Sought assistance in securing meeting with Executive Office staff for small group of KU graduate students Sought meeting with Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation for KU Center of Service Learning to describe new service learning project. Provided input to joint higher education coaliton letter to Congress and Education Department regarding higher education regulations, comments related to exempting Foundation/Endowment Loans from the 'private preferred lender' definitions and requirements, reinstitute established and successful Experimental Sites and provide administrative cost allowance to institutions for all federal programs administered by the institution (e.g. currently institutions may only receive administrative cost allowance for the campus-based aid programs such as FWS, Perkins and SEOG, in addition to the minimal Pell allowance). If no administrative cost allowance, fold all grant programs into Pell, which is much less administratively burdensome than TEACH, ACG & SMART Grants.
Outreach and information briefings on status of University of Kansas Cancer Center application for National Cancer Center designation. Plan and discuss federal support for future cancer research equipment, briefing on KU drug discovery/development national ranking and new programs.Seek research partnership with National Insitutes of Health. Provide briefing on new School of Pharmacy building and KU Pharmacy program Contact HHS Sec. office on behalf of a Higher Ed Assn. regarding speaking invitation Discuss National Institute for Pharmaceutical Training and Education; and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Discuss KU School of Pharmacy research program, Institute for Advanced Medical Innovation, and spin out company potential emanting from KU. Arrange for letter to be read at a KU drug discovery press conference S. 1679, Affordable Health Care Act; TITLE VI--IMPROVING ACCESS TO INNOVATIVE MEDICAL THERAPIES Subtitle A--Biologics Price Competition and Innovation; communicated support for Enzi-Hagan Amendment.
A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2,3-Dichloronitrobenzene.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
S. 1873 - Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009 - Requires each federal agency with extramural research expenditures of over $100 million to develop a specified federal research public access policy that is consistent with and advances the purposes of the agency. Conducted fact checking regarding Education Department administrative reports on financial aid programs. Hosted ED regional office for briefing on KU Education programs. Sought assistance in securing meeting with the White House for the KU students who won the 2009 National Debate Tournament. Sought assistance in White House tour for small group of KU graduate students Arranged speakers for KU graduate student group visited Washington, D.C. Conducted outreach meetings with Dole Institute Discussed KU Special Ed program and No Child Left Behind Briefing on KU NSF Planning Grant for Math and Science partnership program Communication regarding KU Athletics contribution of $40 million to KU for education
21st Century Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early detection, Research and Treatment) Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Outreach and information briefings on status of University of Kansas Cancer Center application for National Cancer Center designation. Plan and discuss federal support for future cancer research equipment, briefing on KU drug discovery/development national ranking and new programs. Participated in briefing on Center for Disease Control. Sought assistance in supporting nomination of KU administrator/scientist to be appointed to Food and Drug Administration advisory committee. Made inquiry regarding FDA nomination and drug approval process for anticancer drugs Provided suggestions for making S. 717, the ALERT Act, better suited for cancer and anticancer drug research
For the relief of Theresa and Stefan Sajac.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.R.3183 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, Title III Department of Energy, Office of Science, regarding funding for Energy Innovation Hubs
To authorize appropriations for the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution, and for other purposes.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.R. 3288 - Consolidated Appropriations Bill, Division A; Title I. Transportation Research Equipment
To authorize appropriations for the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution, and for other purposes.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.R. 3288 - Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010; Title I Federal Aviation Administration Facilities and Equipment regarding Engine Test Cell Upgrade.
To authorize appropriations for the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution, and for other purposes.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Discuss research partnerships between KU and NIH Institutes and Centers. Participated in congressional meeting/briefing on Phase I clinical trial drug spun out of KU research. Provide updates regarding KU process for applying for National Cancer Institute designation. Briefings on KU drug discovery, development, delivery research programs and economic benefits. H.R. 3288 - Consolidated Appropriations Bill - Division D; Title II related to HRSA. Cancer Research Equipment.
Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Provide briefing on joint KU and Combined Arms Center education program to congressional staff, DoD Flag Officers, and DoD Program managers; represent KU at official CAC events. Attend Pentagon promotion ceremony. Also brief staff on DoD KU research in 6.1 and 6.2 fields. H.R. 3326, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010; Army - Operations and Maintenance Act; education project. and Title IV Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation, Defense-wide; seek funding for Quantum Computing Research project. Provide briefing on KU School of Journalism Media and the Military program with congressional offices and DoD covered officials and flag officers. Participated in scoping and planning meetings with Senior Civilian Army officials regarding potential and pending research programs.
Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2007
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Brief senior civilian federal employees at Combined Arms Command, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas about breadth of KU expertise; inquire about disbursement of Army funds for joint KU-Army project, brief Members and congressional staff on KU and DoD education and research partnership, participate in public private partnership involving Dod Research facility; seek support for continued funding of Army education program. H.R. 3326 - Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes; Title IV Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation, Defense-wide; seek funding for Quantum Computing Research project. Made contact with Kansas military bases regarding KU Football season and special offers for uniformed DoD service members. Provide academic white paper on university education/research partnership to help DoD education program
Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.Con. Res. 70 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.CON.RES.312 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Supplemental Appropriations Bill - Support for restoring funding funding for physical sciences as part of supplemental bill Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Support for full funding of National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, and National Endowment of the Humanities Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Defense Appropriations Bill - Pertaining to elimination of cap on defense research projects indirect costs
Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.Con. Res. 70 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.CON.RES.312 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.R. 2642 - H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. Specifically research budgets for NASA, NSF, DOE, and NIH. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Support for full funding of National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, and National Endowment of the Humanities Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Defense Appropriations Bill - Pertaining to elimination of cap on defense research projects indirect costs
Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.Con. Res. 70 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.CON.RES.312 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.R. 2642 - H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. Specifically research budgets for NASA, NSF, DOE, and NIH. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Support for full funding of National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, and National Endowment of the Humanities Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Defense Appropriations Bill - Pertaining to elimination of cap on defense research projects indirect costs
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Celiac Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.Con. Res. 70 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.CON.RES.312 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.R. 2642 - H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. Specifically research budgets for NASA, NSF, DOE, and NIH. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Support for full funding of National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, and National Endowment of the Humanities Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Defense Appropriations Bill - Pertaining to elimination of cap on defense research projects indirect costs
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Celiac Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.Con. Res. 70 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.CON.RES.312 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.R. 2642 - H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. Specifically research budgets for NASA, NSF, DOE, and NIH. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Support for full funding of National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, and National Endowment of the Humanities Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Defense Appropriations Bill - Pertaining to elimination of cap on defense research projects indirect costs
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Celiac Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.Con. Res. 70 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.CON.RES.312 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Supplemental Appropriations Bill - Support for restoring funding funding for physical sciences as part of supplemental bill Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Support for full funding of National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, and National Endowment of the Humanities Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Defense Appropriations Bill - Pertaining to elimination of cap on defense research projects indirect costs
S. 1145 - Patent Reform Act of 2007; provisions relating to apportionment of damages; protection of academic research from unscruplous patent poachers
S. 1145 - Patent Reform Act of 2007; provisions relating to apportionment of damages; protection of academic research from unscruplous patent poachers
S. 1145 - Patent Reform Act of 2007; provisions relating to apportionment of damages; protection of academic research from unscruplous patent poachers
S. 1145 - Patent Reform Act of 2007; provisions relating to apportionment of damages; protection of academic research from unscruplous patent poachers
A bill to establish a geothermal heat pump technology acceleration program relating to General Services Administration facilities.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.R.4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008, provisions relating to Title I (Part E) Lender and Institution Requirements Relating to Educational Loans; TITLE II--TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT; Provisions related to Endowment Reporting, provisions related to accreditation; provisions related to outcomes; provisions related to state maintenance of effort; provisions related establishment of new federal reports and assessment of higher education, peer 2 peer file sharing. S. 1637 - provisions relating to Lender and Institution Requirements Relating to Educational Loans; TITLE II--TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT; provisions related to Endowment Reporting, provisions related to accreditation; provisions related to outcomes; provisions related to state maintenance of effort; provisions related establishment of new federal reports and assessment of higher education, provisions related to Title VI regarding federal international studies and area studies programs, peer to peer file sharing University endowments
A bill to establish a geothermal heat pump technology acceleration program relating to General Services Administration facilities.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.R.4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008, provisions relating to Title I (Part E) Lender and Institution Requirements Relating to Educational Loans; TITLE II--TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT; Provisions related to Endowment Reporting, provisions related to accreditation; provisions related to outcomes; provisions related to state maintenance of effort; provisions related establishment of new federal reports and assessment of higher education, peer 2 peer file sharing. S. 1637 - provisions relating to Lender and Institution Requirements Relating to Educational Loans; TITLE II--TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT; provisions related to Endowment Reporting, provisions related to accreditation; provisions related to outcomes; provisions related to state maintenance of effort; provisions related establishment of new federal reports and assessment of higher education, provisions related to Title VI regarding federal international studies and area studies programs, peer to peer file sharing University endowments
A bill to establish a geothermal heat pump technology acceleration program relating to General Services Administration facilities.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.R.4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008, provisions relating to Title I (Part E) Lender and Institution Requirements Relating to Educational Loans; TITLE II--TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT; Provisions related to Endowment Reporting, provisions related to accreditation; provisions related to outcomes; provisions related to state maintenance of effort; provisions related establishment of new federal reports and assessment of higher education, peer 2 peer file sharing. S. 1637 - provisions relating to Lender and Institution Requirements Relating to Educational Loans; TITLE II--TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT; provisions related to Endowment Reporting, provisions related to accreditation; provisions related to outcomes; provisions related to state maintenance of effort; provisions related establishment of new federal reports and assessment of higher education, provisions related to Title VI regarding federal international studies and area studies programs, peer to peer file sharing University endowments
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.R. 2642 - H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. Specifically research budgets for NASA, NSF, DOE, and NIH. KU communicated thanks to congressional delegation. (H.R. 2638) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes, with a Senate amendment thereto, and ask for its immediate consideration; DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide For expenses of activities and agencies of the Department of Defense (other than the military departments), necessary for basic and applied scientific research, development, test and evaluation; advanced research projects as may be designated and determined by the Secretary of Defense, pursuant to law; maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army For expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research, development, test and evaluation, including maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs as well as increasing support for 6.1 and 6.2 research budgets. Request increased funding for National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy, National Science Foundation. S.3258 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, Title III Department of Energy Energy Effiency and Renewable related to Kansas Biofuels Certification Laboratory, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, for analysis of biofuels, measuring emissions of biofuels, and research of biofuel cells. S.3230 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes., Title II Health Resources and Services Administration for renovation and equipment for University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Increase in NIH budget.; monitor and assess conflict of issue policies
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.R. 2642 - H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. Specifically research budgets for NASA, NSF, DOE, and NIH. KU communicated thanks to congressional delegation. (H.R. 2638) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes, with a Senate amendment thereto, and ask for its immediate consideration; DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide For expenses of activities and agencies of the Department of Defense (other than the military departments), necessary for basic and applied scientific research, development, test and evaluation; advanced research projects as may be designated and determined by the Secretary of Defense, pursuant to law; maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army For expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research, development, test and evaluation, including maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs as well as increasing support for 6.1 and 6.2 research budgets. Request increased funding for National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy, National Science Foundation. S.3258 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, Title III Department of Energy Energy Effiency and Renewable related to Kansas Biofuels Certification Laboratory, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, for analysis of biofuels, measuring emissions of biofuels, and research of biofuel cells. S.3230 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes., Title II Health Resources and Services Administration for renovation and equipment for University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Increase in NIH budget.; monitor and assess conflict of issue policies
H.R.4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008, provisions relating to Title I (Part E) Lender and Institution Requirements Relating to Educational Loans; TITLE II--TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT; Provisions related to Endowment Reporting, provisions related to accreditation; provisions related to outcomes; provisions related to state maintenance of effort; provisions related establishment of new federal reports and assessment of higher education, peer 2 peer file sharing. University endowments S. 3297, The Advancing America's Priorities Act and communicate support for passage of the legislation because it contains the Paul Simon Study Abroad provisions Promote KU Women of Distinction Program Promote KU Latino Vision Council
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a demonstration program under the Medicare Program to examine the clinical and cost effectiveness of providing medical adult day care center services to Medicare beneficiaries.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.R.1195 Title: To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes; Section 111- Highway Research Funding
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a demonstration program under the Medicare Program to examine the clinical and cost effectiveness of providing medical adult day care center services to Medicare beneficiaries.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Securing RITA approval of reprogramming of federal funds for electric bus induction system. Monitor implementation of H.R. 1195, the Highway Bill Technical Corrections Act and Section 111 regarding a KU project Monitor implementation of H.R. 1195, the Highway Bill Technical Corrections Act and Section 111 regarding a KU highway research project.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a demonstration program under the Medicare Program to examine the clinical and cost effectiveness of providing medical adult day care center services to Medicare beneficiaries.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.R.1195 Title: To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes; Section 111- Highway Research Funding Alert DOT and congressional offices of potential research collaboration between KU and Tennessee nonprofit research organization
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a demonstration program under the Medicare Program to examine the clinical and cost effectiveness of providing medical adult day care center services to Medicare beneficiaries.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.R.1195 Title: To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes; Section 111- Highway Research Funding
Small Business Expensing Permanency Act of 2003
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.R. 2642 - H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. Specifically research budgets for NASA, NSF, DOE, and NIH. KU communicated thanks to congressional delegation. (H.R. 2638) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes, with a Senate amendment thereto, and ask for its immediate consideration; DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide For expenses of activities and agencies of the Department of Defense (other than the military departments), necessary for basic and applied scientific research, development, test and evaluation; advanced research projects as may be designated and determined by the Secretary of Defense, pursuant to law; maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army For expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research, development, test and evaluation, including maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs as well as increasing support for 6.1 and 6.2 research budgets. Request increased funding for National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy, National Science Foundation. S.3258 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, Title III Department of Energy Energy Effiency and Renewable related to Kansas Biofuels Certification Laboratory, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, for analysis of biofuels, measuring emissions of biofuels, and research of biofuel cells. S.3230 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes., Title II Health Resources and Services Administration for renovation and equipment for University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Increase in NIH budget.; monitor and assess conflict of issue policies
To suspend temporarily the duty on Procion Yellow H-EXL.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.Con. Res. 70 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.CON.RES.312 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.R. 2642 - H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. Specifically research budgets for NASA, NSF, DOE, and NIH. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Support for full funding of National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, and National Endowment of the Humanities Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Defense Appropriations Bill - Pertaining to elimination of cap on defense research projects indirect costs
To suspend temporarily the duty on Procion Yellow H-EXL.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.R. 2642 - H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. Specifically research budgets for NASA, NSF, DOE, and NIH. KU communicated thanks to congressional delegation. (H.R. 2638) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes, with a Senate amendment thereto, and ask for its immediate consideration; DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide For expenses of activities and agencies of the Department of Defense (other than the military departments), necessary for basic and applied scientific research, development, test and evaluation; advanced research projects as may be designated and determined by the Secretary of Defense, pursuant to law; maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army For expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research, development, test and evaluation, including maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs as well as increasing support for 6.1 and 6.2 research budgets. Request increased funding for National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy, National Science Foundation. S.3258 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, Title III Department of Energy Energy Effiency and Renewable related to Kansas Biofuels Certification Laboratory, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, for analysis of biofuels, measuring emissions of biofuels, and research of biofuel cells. S.3230 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes., Title II Health Resources and Services Administration for renovation and equipment for University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Increase in NIH budget.; monitor and assess conflict of issue policies
To suspend temporarily the duty on Procion Yellow H-EXL.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Implementation of new GI Bill included in H.R. 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008
To suspend temporarily the duty on Procion Yellow H-EXL.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.Con. Res. 70 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.CON.RES.312 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.R. 2642 - H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. Specifically research budgets for NASA, NSF, DOE, and NIH. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Support for full funding of National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, and National Endowment of the Humanities Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Defense Appropriations Bill - Pertaining to elimination of cap on defense research projects indirect costs
Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.Con. Res. 70 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.CON.RES.312 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.R. 2642 - H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. Specifically research budgets for NASA, NSF, DOE, and NIH. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Support for full funding of National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, and National Endowment of the Humanities Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Defense Appropriations Bill - Pertaining to elimination of cap on defense research projects indirect costs
Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.R. 2642 - H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. Specifically research budgets for NASA, NSF, DOE, and NIH. KU communicated thanks to congressional delegation. (H.R. 2638) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes, with a Senate amendment thereto, and ask for its immediate consideration; DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide For expenses of activities and agencies of the Department of Defense (other than the military departments), necessary for basic and applied scientific research, development, test and evaluation; advanced research projects as may be designated and determined by the Secretary of Defense, pursuant to law; maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army For expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research, development, test and evaluation, including maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs as well as increasing support for 6.1 and 6.2 research budgets. Request increased funding for National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy, National Science Foundation. S.3258 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, Title III Department of Energy Energy Effiency and Renewable related to Kansas Biofuels Certification Laboratory, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, for analysis of biofuels, measuring emissions of biofuels, and research of biofuel cells. S.3230 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes., Title II Health Resources and Services Administration for renovation and equipment for University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Increase in NIH budget.; monitor and assess conflict of issue policies
Expanding Education for Military Families Act of 2003
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.Con. Res. 70 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.CON.RES.312 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.R. 2642 - H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. Specifically research budgets for NASA, NSF, DOE, and NIH. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Support for full funding of National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, and National Endowment of the Humanities Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Defense Appropriations Bill - Pertaining to elimination of cap on defense research projects indirect costs
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the treatment of crops destroyed by casualty.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.Con. Res. 70 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.CON.RES.312 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.R. 2642 - H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. Specifically research budgets for NASA, NSF, DOE, and NIH. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Support for full funding of National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, and National Endowment of the Humanities Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Defense Appropriations Bill - Pertaining to elimination of cap on defense research projects indirect costs
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the treatment of crops destroyed by casualty.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.R. 2642 - H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. Specifically research budgets for NASA, NSF, DOE, and NIH. KU communicated thanks to congressional delegation. (H.R. 2638) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes, with a Senate amendment thereto, and ask for its immediate consideration; DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide For expenses of activities and agencies of the Department of Defense (other than the military departments), necessary for basic and applied scientific research, development, test and evaluation; advanced research projects as may be designated and determined by the Secretary of Defense, pursuant to law; maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army For expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research, development, test and evaluation, including maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs as well as increasing support for 6.1 and 6.2 research budgets. Request increased funding for National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy, National Science Foundation. S.3258 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, Title III Department of Energy Energy Effiency and Renewable related to Kansas Biofuels Certification Laboratory, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, for analysis of biofuels, measuring emissions of biofuels, and research of biofuel cells. S.3230 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes., Title II Health Resources and Services Administration for renovation and equipment for University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Increase in NIH budget.; monitor and assess conflict of issue policies
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the treatment of crops destroyed by casualty.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.Con. Res. 70 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.CON.RES.312 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.R. 2642 - H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. Specifically research budgets for NASA, NSF, DOE, and NIH. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Support for full funding of National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, and National Endowment of the Humanities Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Defense Appropriations Bill - Pertaining to elimination of cap on defense research projects indirect costs
To extend normal trade relations treatment to the products of the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
HR 3195, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, is to restore the intention and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, providing a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination on the basis of disability; Section 4, Sec. 4. Disability Defined and Rules of Construction, supporting legislative clarification that H.R. 3195 (see next page) that the bill will not change the principle that entities, including institutions of higher education, need not make modifications to policies, practices or procedures that would fundamentally alter the nature of programs or services, as is true under current law.23
S.1145/H.R.1908 - Patent Reform Act
S.1145/H.R.1908 - Patent Reform Act
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
All Senate and House appropriations bills - HR3093/S1745 Commerce State Justice (NSF funding), HR3222 Defense Approps(Science, Indirect , HR2641/S1751 Energy and Water (Science Funding),HR2643/S1696 Interior (Science Funding, NEH),HR3043 /S1710 Labor HHS (Science Funding, Education Funding, NIH, Student Aid), HR3074/S1789 Transportation Approps (DOT Research Office); Consolidated Appropriations (Science Funding)
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
All Senate and House appropriations bills - HR3093/S1745 Commerce State Justice (NSF funding), HR3222 Defense Approps(Science, Indirect , HR2641/S1751 Energy and Water (Science Funding),HR2643/S1696 Interior (Science Funding, NEH),HR3043 /S1710 Labor HHS (Science Funding, Education Funding, NIH, Student Aid), HR3074/S1789 Transportation Approps (DOT Research Office); Consolidated Appropriations (Science Funding)
Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
All Senate and House appropriations bills - HR3093/S1745 Commerce State Justice (NSF funding), HR3222 Defense Approps(Science, Indirect , HR2641/S1751 Energy and Water (Science Funding),HR2643/S1696 Interior (Science Funding, NEH),HR3043 /S1710 Labor HHS (Science Funding, Education Funding, NIH, Student Aid), HR3074/S1789 Transportation Approps (DOT Research Office); Consolidated Appropriations (Science Funding)
Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
All Senate and House appropriations bills - HR3093/S1745 Commerce State Justice (NSF funding), HR3222 Defense Approps(Science, Indirect , HR2641/S1751 Energy and Water (Science Funding),HR2643/S1696 Interior (Science Funding, NEH),HR3043 /S1710 Labor HHS (Science Funding, Education Funding, NIH, Student Aid), HR3074/S1789 Transportation Approps (DOT Research Office); Consolidated Appropriations (Science Funding)
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
All Senate and House appropriations bills - HR3093/S1745 Commerce State Justice (NSF funding), HR3222 Defense Approps(Science, Indirect , HR2641/S1751 Energy and Water (Science Funding),HR2643/S1696 Interior (Science Funding, NEH),HR3043 /S1710 Labor HHS (Science Funding, Education Funding, NIH, Student Aid), HR3074/S1789 Transportation Approps (DOT Research Office); Consolidated Appropriations (Science Funding)
Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2003
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
H.R. 2272 - A bill to invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States.
Calfed Bay-Delta Authorization Act
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
All Senate and House appropriations bills - HR3093/S1745 Commerce State Justice (NSF funding), HR3222 Defense Approps(Science, Indirect , HR2641/S1751 Energy and Water (Science Funding),HR2643/S1696 Interior (Science Funding, NEH),HR3043 /S1710 Labor HHS (Science Funding, Education Funding, NIH, Student Aid), HR3074/S1789 Transportation Approps (DOT Research Office); Consolidated Appropriations (Science Funding)
To suspend temporarily the duty on Procion Crimson H-EXL.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
All Senate and House appropriations bills - HR3093/S1745 Commerce State Justice (NSF funding), HR3222 Defense Approps(Science, Indirect , HR2641/S1751 Energy and Water (Science Funding),HR2643/S1696 Interior (Science Funding, NEH),HR3043 /S1710 Labor HHS (Science Funding, Education Funding, NIH, Student Aid), HR3074/S1789 Transportation Approps (DOT Research Office); Consolidated Appropriations (Science Funding)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the treatment of crops destroyed by casualty.
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
All Senate and House appropriations bills - HR3093/S1745 Commerce State Justice (NSF funding), HR3222 Defense Approps(Science, Indirect , HR2641/S1751 Energy and Water (Science Funding),HR2643/S1696 Interior (Science Funding, NEH),HR3043 /S1710 Labor HHS (Science Funding, Education Funding, NIH, Student Aid), HR3074/S1789 Transportation Approps (DOT Research Office); Consolidated Appropriations (Science Funding)
All Senate and House appropriations bills - HR3093/S1745 Commerce State Justice (NSF funding), HR3222 Defense Approps(Science, Indirect , HR2641/S1751 Energy and Water (Science Funding),HR2643/S1696 Interior (Science Funding, NEH),HR3043 /S1710 Labor HHS (Science Funding, Education Funding, NIH, Student Aid), HR3074/S1789 Transportation Approps (DOT Research Office); Consolidated Appropriations (Science Funding)
All Senate and House appropriations bills - HR3093/S1745 Commerce State Justice (NSF funding), HR3222 Defense Approps(Science, Indirect , HR2641/S1751 Energy and Water (Science Funding),HR2643/S1696 Interior (Science Funding, NEH),HR3043 /S1710 Labor HHS (Science Funding, Education Funding, NIH, Student Aid), HR3074/S1789 Transportation Approps (DOT Research Office); Consolidated Appropriations (Science Funding)
To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 300 Quarropas Street in White Plains, New York, as the "Charles L. Brieant, Jr. Federal Building and United States Courthouse".
Client: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS · Firm: UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
All Senate and House appropriations bills - HR3093/S1745 Commerce State Justice (NSF funding), HR3222 Defense Approps(Science, Indirect , HR2641/S1751 Energy and Water (Science Funding),HR2643/S1696 Interior (Science Funding, NEH),HR3043 /S1710 Labor HHS (Science Funding, Education Funding, NIH, Student Aid), HR3074/S1789 Transportation Approps (DOT Research Office); Consolidated Appropriations (Science Funding)
Provide briefings for congressional staff regarding drug discovery, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutical chemistry along with School of Pharmacy tour.
Wrote letter of support for KU student applying for internship in congressional office. Briefing for congressionial staff on education, research, and service missions related to the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Program and the KU Center for Research on Learning. Discussion regarding updated OFAC travel regulations and how they affect travel to Cuba for educational purposes.
Provide briefing on KU bioenergy research priorities. Contacted congressional delegation regarding multi-university engineering research consortium. Briefing regarding possible KC 135 vortex generator.
Offer to provide consultation to Army ground-penetrating radar group.
H.R. 1 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011; Section 1812 - Mandate on grant funding size - KU joined higher education coalition letter opposing Section 1812. Letter to NIH regarding IDEA program and how it will be impacted by the proposed addition of NCATS and elimination of NCRR
S. 23- America Invents Act of 2011- University supported passage of S. 23.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS via UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Planning for human trafficking conference.
Request for inclusion of KU as supporter of letter to President regarding easing academic travel and programing restrictions as well as licensure protocols for academic institutions in Cuba; coordinate campus visit and informational briefing for congressional staff regarding Education Department reading research grant being led at KU.
Attend International Badge Ceremony at Fort Leavenworth; discuss Army's interest in furthering Army officiers education opportunities in an expanded partnership with KU; extend invitation regarding opportunity for congressional staff member to attend and participate in a KU-hosted Student Advisory Board forum regarding AFRICOM.
H.R. 5116 - The American COMPETES Act - to invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes.
Extend invitation regarding opportunity for congressional staff members to attend and participate in KU-hosted Kansas Economic Policy Conference; briefing regarding Bioscience & Technology Business Center at KU.
Signed letter in support of increased NIH funding for FY11 related to H.R.3293 -- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010; Title II Department of Health and Human Services; National Institutes of Health; KU opening of new pharmacy school; communicate with HHS regarding NIH Scientific Management Review Board proposal to reconfigure NIH Centers.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS via UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
2010 · third_quarter · Q3
Courtesy Letters to U.S. Ambassadors in Egypt and Morocco sharing info about KU completion of State Department Education and Cultural Affairs program on women's leadership.
Courtesy Call on KU alum who is Army National Guard flag officer and Senate staffer; attend Army ceremonies and visit Army posts.
Courtesy Briefing for Senate Staff on KUMC-Wichita; communication regarding KUMC research funding announcment, Senate staff briefing on NCI application, Institute for Advanced Medical Initiatives, and School of Pharmacy
Briefing and Tour of KU facilities. Hosted congressional staff for annual regional higher education conference. Extend courtesy invitations for public events on campuses.
Briefing regarding growing small and medium sized enterprises in Lawernce, Kansas and the university connection
Requested congressional help regarding VA's delay in setting maximum in-state tuition rates for school year 2010-11
Submitted op-ed calling for Senate action on H.R. 5116 - The American COMPETES Act - to invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes
Participate in Kansas Conservation Tour
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS via UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
2010 · second_quarter · Q2
Provide briefing on joint KU and Army Combined Arms Command programs to congressional staff and DoD Flag Officers and program managers. attend and represent KU at official CAC and Command General and Staff College events. Communicate about KU Media and the Military Program, courtesy calls and emails with KU alumni who are flag officers. Unnumbered FY11 Department of Defense Appropriations Act,; Army - Operations and Maintenance Act; education project. and Title IV Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation, Defense-wide; seek funding for Quantum Computing Research project; and ongoing joint research/education program. Provide briefing to JIEDDO regarding KU DoD research projects Briefing on KU Logistics Masters degree program and KU program for Army Pre-Command Program for congressional staff Notification to SecDef office of KU graduation of Wounded Warriors program
Briefing on nanotechnology research for inhaled pharmaceuticals and applicaiton for chemical, biological, radiation, and nuclear responses. Requested statement for congressional hearing related to the University of Kansas and its pharmaceutical research program in neglected and rare diseases.
H.R. 1751/S. 729 Request Kansas congressional delegation support legislation to permit States to determine State residency for higher education purposes and to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes. Extended official invitations to university ceremonies for members of Kansas Congressional Delegation Extended official invitation for congressional staff to attend K-12 education conference hosted by KU. Met with Members of Congress regarding renewal of Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Hosted briefing on KU Center for Research Learning and its education tools being used in local school districts. Requested assistance in addressing shortcoming in Education Department grant process. Requested support for Hinchey Dear Colleague from House of Representative member to add $23 billion to FY2010 Emergency Supplemental for education salaries.
S. 515 - Patent Reform Act of 2009; Sec. 2. RIGHT OF THE FIRST INVENTOR TO FILE, CHAPTER 32POST-GRANT REVIEW PROCEDURES. Discuss S. 515 as it relates to intellectual property protections for university IP. Discuss specific patent issue under litigation.
Discuss research partnerships between KU and NIH Institutes and Centers. Participated in congressional meeting/briefing on Phase I clinical trial drug spun out of KU research. Provide updates regarding KU process for applying for National Cancer Institute designation. Briefings on KU drug discovery, development, delivery research programs and economic benefits.
H.R. 5116 - The American COMPETES Act - to invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes
Briefing to Executive Office Agency on pending KU competitive grant application to National Science Foundation
Planning for human trafficking conference
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS via UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
2010 · first_quarter · Q1
Provide briefing on KU School of Pharmacy research agenda and Institute for Advancing Medical Innovation; discuss invitation to federal officials with regulatory authority over pharmaceuticals
Participant in Kansas economic development trip to Israel with a member of the Kansas congressional delegation
Planning for human trafficking conference
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS via UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 3288 - Consolidated Appropriations Bill, Division A; Title I. Transportation Research Equipment
Provide briefing on joint KU and Combined Arms Center education program to congressional staff, DoD Flag Officers, and DoD Program managers; represent KU at official CAC events. Attend Pentagon promotion ceremony. Also brief staff on DoD KU research in 6.1 and 6.2 fields. H.R. 3326, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010; Army - Operations and Maintenance Act; education project. and Title IV Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation, Defense-wide; seek funding for Quantum Computing Research project. Provide briefing on KU School of Journalism Media and the Military program with congressional offices and DoD covered officials and flag officers. Participated in scoping and planning meetings with Senior Civilian Army officials regarding potential and pending research programs.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS via UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
2009 · third_quarter · Q3
Discuss implementation of Post 9/11 GI Bill
Provide briefing on KU research priorities regarding Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets and drug discovery; host press conference on NSF EPSCoR grant; discuss KU role in local business incubator. Invite covered officials to groundbreaking of local business incubator
S. 1873 - Federal Research Public Access Act of 2009 - Requires each federal agency with extramural research expenditures of over $100 million to develop a specified federal research public access policy that is consistent with and advances the purposes of the agency. Conducted fact checking regarding Education Department administrative reports on financial aid programs. Hosted ED regional office for briefing on KU Education programs. Sought assistance in securing meeting with the White House for the KU students who won the 2009 National Debate Tournament. Sought assistance in White House tour for small group of KU graduate students Arranged speakers for KU graduate student group visited Washington, D.C. Conducted outreach meetings with Dole Institute Discussed KU Special Ed program and No Child Left Behind Briefing on KU NSF Planning Grant for Math and Science partnership program Communication regarding KU Athletics contribution of $40 million to KU for education
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2009 · second_quarter · Q2
Recovery Act, University of Kansas endorsed a higher education letter to the White House commending the Administrations commitment to advancing much-needed investments in research, science and engineering. The letter calls the efforts critical to maintaining the nations global edge in technology and innovation," and supports increased research funding in the FY10 budget cycle. Requested support for increased funding for Title VII funding for medical education S.CON.RES.13 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014 related to reconciliation instructions for federal higher education funding; federal research funding levels. Unnumbered Bill for FY2010 Department of Transporation Appropriation. Requested investment for engine test lab equipment to conduct alternative energy research. Unnumber Bill for FY2010 Department of Defense Appropriations. Supported joint research project funding request for quantum computing.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS via UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
Briefing on University of Kansas Office of Professional Military Graduate Education to Combined Arms Center; Forwarded information about University of Kansas graduate student and veteran to KU alumni who are active duty Army officers; requested SECDEF to participate in a KU recognition ceremony for outgoing Chancellor; Briefing for Kansas National Guard Adjudant General on KU research projects involving PTSD/TBI, UAV, communication network. Hosted Commanding General of Combined Arms Center on campus. Conducted outreach to SECDEF on behalf of potential Schedule C appt. in the Department of the Army. Provided clarifications and material for execution of federal investment on a joint KU and Combined Arms Center project for Academic Support and Research Compliance of Knowledge Gathering
Contacted congressional offices in support of Energy Frontier Research Centers and explain state of KU energy research;
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS via UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Education about university endowments and why they should not be used as revenue offsets for tax bills
Identify competitive research funding opportunities contained in Defense Department and Service Agency Broad Area Announcments as well as ascertain information related to conducting classified research. Discuss merits of Defense Department research related to avionics, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, KU area studies program, KU Office of Professional Military Grad. Education. Continue collaboration with Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, outreach to O-6 and above KU graduates serving in the Army.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS via UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 1145 - Patent Reform Act of 2007; provisions relating to apportionment of damages; protection of academic research from unscruplous patent poachers
Education about university endowments and why they should not be used as revenue offsets for tax bills
Identify competitive research funding opportunities contained in Defense Department and Service Agency Broad Area Announcments as well as ascertain information related to conducting classified research. Courtesy Call on Army Legal Services Agency; DOD Minerva Research White Paper Outreach with Ft. Leavenworth Attend official activities at Fort Leavenworth
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS via UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R.1195 Title: To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes; Section 111- Highway Research Funding
H.R.4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008, provisions relating to Title I (Part E) Lender and Institution Requirements Relating to Educational Loans; TITLE II--TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT; Provisions related to Endowment Reporting, provisions related to accreditation; provisions related to outcomes; provisions related to state maintenance of effort; provisions related establishment of new federal reports and assessment of higher education, peer 2 peer file sharing. S. 1637 - provisions relating to Lender and Institution Requirements Relating to Educational Loans; TITLE II--TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT; provisions related to Endowment Reporting, provisions related to accreditation; provisions related to outcomes; provisions related to state maintenance of effort; provisions related establishment of new federal reports and assessment of higher education, provisions related to Title VI regarding federal international studies and area studies programs, peer to peer file sharing University endowments
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS via UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R.1195 Title: To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes; Section 111- Highway Research Funding
Federal Biofuels research programs; intelligence gathering relating to near term and long term viability of different biofuel production under Public Law 110-140; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 under attached sections. Subtitle A--Renewable Fuel Standard Sec. 201. Definitions. Sec. 202. Renewable fuel standard. Sec. 203. Study of impact of Renewable Fuel Standard. Sec. 204. Environmental and resource conservation impacts. Sec. 205. Biomass based diesel and biodiesel labeling. Sec. 206. Study of credits for use of renewable electricity in electric vehicles. Sec. 207. Grants for production of advanced biofuels. Sec. 208. Integrated consideration of water quality in determinations on fuels and fuel additives. Sec. 209. Anti-backsliding. Sec. 210. Effective date, savings provision, and transition rules. Subtitle B--Biofuels Research and Development Sec. 221. Biodiesel. Sec. 222. Biogas. Sec. 223. Grants for biofuel production research and development in certain States. Sec. 224. Biorefinery energy efficiency. Sec. 225. Study of optimization of flexible fueled vehicles to use E-85 fuel. Sec. 226. Study of engine durability and performance associated with the use of biodiesel. Sec. 227. Study of optimization of biogas used in natural gas vehicles. Sec. 228. Algal biomass. Sec. 229. Biofuels and biorefinery information center. Sec. 230. Cellulosic ethanol and biofuels research. Sec. 231. Bioenergy research and development, authorization of appropriation. Sec. 232. Environmental research and development. Sec. 233. Bioenergy research centers. Sec. 234. University based research and development grant program.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS via UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Full Funding for the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute
Creating a collocated Federal Regional Shared Depository Library with University of Nebraska
S. 1145 - Patent Reform Act of 2007; provisions relating to apportionment of damages; protection of academic research from unscruplous patent poachers
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS via UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
2007 · year_end · YY
Climate Change Research
Education/Scholarship Program for wounded soldiers
S.1145/H.R.1908 - Patent Reform Act
National Institute for Pharmacy Technology and Education
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2007 · year_end · RR
Contacted congressional delegation regarding opportunity to personally contact KU scholarship award winners in Kansas. Wrote letter of support for KU student applying for internship in congressional office Extended official invitations to university ceremonies for members of Kansas Congressional Delegation Represented KU at White House Educate to Innovate program, participate in follow on meeting regarding how public research universities can graduate K-12 teachers in the science, math, and engineering fields.
S. 1776 - S. 1776, the Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009. The legislation institutes a permanent replacement for the Sustainable Growth Rate methodology used to calculate Medicare physician payments, and would nullify a scheduled 2010 payment reduction of nearly 22%.
S. 515 - Patent Reform Act of 2009; Sec. 2. RIGHT OF THE FIRST INVENTOR TO FILE, CHAPTER 32POST-GRANT REVIEW PROCEDURES. Discuss S. 515 as it relates to intellectual property protections for university IP. Discuss specific patent issue under litigation.
Unnumbered FY2011 Department of Transportation Appropriations bill; support joint directed investment request for mass transit infrastructure for City of Lawrence and KU
Provide briefing on joint KU and Army Combined Arms Center education program to congressional staff, DoD Flag Officers, and DoD Program managers; represent KU at official CAC events. Attend CAC command ceremony. Also brief staff on DoD KU research in 6.1 and 6.2 fields. Courtesy call on KU grad in the Army Chief of Staff office. Prepare and submit directed research proposals. Unnumbered FY11 Department of Defense Appropriations Act,; Army - Operations and Maintenance Act; education project. and Title IV Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation, Defense-wide; seek funding for Quantum Computing Research project. Arrange video conference lecture for KU School of Journalism Media and the Military class with covered officials and flag officers. Participated in scoping and planning meetings with Senior Civilian Army officials regarding potential and pending research programs. Briefed Joint Chief of Staff office on KU/Ft. Leavenworth programs. Hosted flag officer from Fort Leavenworth for a briefing and courtesy visit to KU. Briefing/Description of Command Team Development Program and Supply Chain Logistics Masters Degree program to CG of AMC.
Briefing to senior HHS officials on Institute for Advanced Medical Innovation Program and progress in accelerating repurposing pharmaceuticals for rare and neglected diseases. Discuss research partnerships between KU and NIH Institutes and Centers. Participated in congressional meeting/briefing on Phase I clinical trial drug spun out of KU research. Provide updates regarding KU process for applying for National Cancer Institute designation. Briefings on KU drug discovery, development, delivery research programs and economic benefits. Unnumbered FY2011 appropriations bills for Health and Human Services and Department of Energy relating to directed research investment projects for cancer research. Unnumbered FY2011 appropriations bill for Health and Human Services regarding funding for HHS Title VII Student Health Professionals Loan Program
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Joint Chiefs of Staff, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), President of the U.S., SENATE
Discuss research partnerships between KU and NIH Institutes and Centers. Participated in congressional meeting/briefing on Phase I clinical trial drug spun out of KU research. Provide updates regarding KU process for applying for National Cancer Institute designation. Briefings on KU drug discovery, development, delivery research programs and economic benefits. H.R. 3288 - Consolidated Appropriations Bill - Division D; Title II related to HRSA. Cancer Research Equipment.
Enter into discussions regarding potential conference at KU on human rights trafficking
Courtesy Call on HHS Secretary; no official KU business.
Discuss bioenergy joint venture between KU and other Kansas partners.
Provide information regarding KU Student Veterans Center and provide information regarding new GI Bill issues
Discuss patent legal issue and impacts on University of Kansas.
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Voice of America
H.R.3183 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010, Title III Department of Energy, Office of Science, regarding funding for Energy Innovation Hubs
Outreach and information briefings on status of University of Kansas Cancer Center application for National Cancer Center designation. Plan and discuss federal support for future cancer research equipment, briefing on KU drug discovery/development national ranking and new programs.Seek research partnership with National Insitutes of Health. Provide briefing on new School of Pharmacy building and KU Pharmacy program Contact HHS Sec. office on behalf of a Higher Ed Assn. regarding speaking invitation Discuss National Institute for Pharmaceutical Training and Education; and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Discuss KU School of Pharmacy research program, Institute for Advanced Medical Innovation, and spin out company potential emanting from KU. Arrange for letter to be read at a KU drug discovery press conference S. 1679, Affordable Health Care Act; TITLE VI--IMPROVING ACCESS TO INNOVATIVE MEDICAL THERAPIES Subtitle A--Biologics Price Competition and Innovation; communicated support for Enzi-Hagan Amendment.
Invite covered officials to the 2009 Kansas Economic Policy Conference
H.R. 3288 - Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010; Title I Federal Aviation Administration Facilities and Equipment regarding Engine Test Cell Upgrade.
Brief senior civilian federal employees at Combined Arms Command, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas about breadth of KU expertise; inquire about disbursement of Army funds for joint KU-Army project, brief Members and congressional staff on KU and DoD education and research partnership, participate in public private partnership involving Dod Research facility; seek support for continued funding of Army education program. H.R. 3326 - Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes; Title IV Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation, Defense-wide; seek funding for Quantum Computing Research project. Made contact with Kansas military bases regarding KU Football season and special offers for uniformed DoD service members. Provide academic white paper on university education/research partnership to help DoD education program
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Selective Service System
Outreach and information briefings on status of University of Kansas Cancer Center application for National Cancer Center designation. Plan and discuss federal support for future cancer research equipment, briefing on KU drug discovery/development national ranking and new programs. Participated in briefing on Center for Disease Control. Sought assistance in supporting nomination of KU administrator/scientist to be appointed to Food and Drug Administration advisory committee. Made inquiry regarding FDA nomination and drug approval process for anticancer drugs Provided suggestions for making S. 717, the ALERT Act, better suited for cancer and anticancer drug research
Discuss outcome health care initiative; Briefed offices about new senior admininstrator regarding KUMC-Wichita campus; expressed support for Health Information Technologyenabled Chronic Disease Self-Management Application with Reporting Tools for Providers related to diabetes care
Provide update on education, research, and service missions related to School of Education; shared opportunity for Kansas congressional offices to attend and participate in a KU-hosted Teacher Education conference; made courtesy call on KU graduate in Executive Office of the President and discussed success of the School of Education. Support provision in H.R.1777, to make technical corrections to the Higher Education Act of 1965, regarding Experimental Sites program, H.R. 1137 Athletic Trainers' Equal Access to Medicare Act of 2009 regarding athletic trainers being authorized to receive Medicare payments. Sought assistance in securing meeting with the White House for the KU students who won the 2009 National Debate Tournament. Sought assistance in securing meeting with Executive Office staff for small group of KU graduate students Sought meeting with Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation for KU Center of Service Learning to describe new service learning project. Provided input to joint higher education coaliton letter to Congress and Education Department regarding higher education regulations, comments related to exempting Foundation/Endowment Loans from the 'private preferred lender' definitions and requirements, reinstitute established and successful Experimental Sites and provide administrative cost allowance to institutions for all federal programs administered by the institution (e.g. currently institutions may only receive administrative cost allowance for the campus-based aid programs such as FWS, Perkins and SEOG, in addition to the minimal Pell allowance). If no administrative cost allowance, fold all grant programs into Pell, which is much less administratively burdensome than TEACH, ACG & SMART Grants.
Review and submit potential high value transporation research projects related to unnumbered bill to renew federal highway program
Brief senior civilian federal employees at Combined Arms Command, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas about breadth of KU expertise; inquire about disbursement of Army funds for joint KU-Army project, attend Assumption of Command ceremony at Fort Leavenworth; brief congressional staff on KU Journalism School program regarding training media and covering the military; participated in briefing of state military advisory committee on KU education and research programs related to Army and Defense Department. Senior DoD civilians are on the group. Briefed congressionial staff on strategy and goals related to KU Office of Professional Military Graduate Education
Prepared and arranged for briefing on NSA/DHS designation as a Center of Excellence for Information Assurance. Briefing was cancelled at the last minute; participate in briefing related to Lawrence/Douglas County/KU Business Incubator. Request support for Department of Energy research budget in Office of Science
Discuss implementation of Post 9/11 GI Bill
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Sought support for research investment for engine research testing facility
Requested congressional communication to SEC regarding speaking invitation to SEC Commissioner
Discuss potential issues related to implementation of new GI Bill on University of Kansas campus in the 2009/2010 school year.
Provided information regarding Kansas Geological Survey water and natural resources services to Kansas
Discuss KU role in Lawrence Bioscience Incubator Project; explain role of research in job creation and economic development.
Outreach and information briefings on status of University of Kansas Cancer Center application for National Cancer Center designation. Plan and discuss federal support for future cancer research equipment, briefing on KU drug discovery/development national ranking and new programs.
Contacted congressional delegation regarding multi-university pharmaceutical research consortium
Department of Education Office of Federal Student Aid issued announcement terminating end of Experimental Site program. University of Kansas sought to have decision reviewed by new administration; providing briefing on federal student aid program for congressional staff, provided briefing on math and science program, provided briefing on role of education research in early childhood learning; and special education programs. S. 277 - Serve America Act - KU signed a letter to the House and Senate in support of S. 277. The bill amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to create two new service-learning programs which has a grant program for higher education: (1) a Youth Engagement Zones to Strengthen Communities program, providing competitive grants to partnerships between local educational agencies that serve high-need, low-income communities and certain community-based or state entities to engage students and out-of-school youth in service-learning addressing specific challenges faced by their communities; and (2) a Campus of Service program, which annually grants up to 30 institutions of higher education (IHEs) with exemplary service-learning programs the funds to assist their students' pursuit of public service careers, and the right to nominate additional individuals for ServeAmerica Fellowships. Contacted Senate office seeking assistance in courtesy meeting with Sec. of Education
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
College Costs/Tuition, Student Financial Aid, University Endowments
Gather information related to FY09/FY10 competitive alternative energy research grants and focus of specific alternative energy research goals
Implementation of new GI Bill included in H.R. 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008
Unnumbered FY2009 Appropriations Bill to complete funding for fiscal year 2009; Provide an additional $150 million for the Department of Energys new Energy Frontier Research Centers program as a means of stimulating university energy research and training capacity to address the nations energy challenges. Unnumbered federal stimulus legislation expected to be considered by 111th Congress; related to ensuring access to a college education through increase student federal grants and loans, begin construction of shovel-ready research and education projects, additional federal funding for academic research facilities modernization and instrumentation programs at the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the National Institutes of Health as well as federal research program dollars.
Discuss and brief KU Pharmacy Research program, recent NIH grants, new faculty hires, building opening, business incubators, economic innovation from university research, diabetes research
Requesting assistance with passport application services
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Securing RITA approval of reprogramming of federal funds for electric bus induction system. Monitor implementation of H.R. 1195, the Highway Bill Technical Corrections Act and Section 111 regarding a KU project Monitor implementation of H.R. 1195, the Highway Bill Technical Corrections Act and Section 111 regarding a KU highway research project.
Discussion on KU Medical Center's Clinical Research Efforts, Family Medicine Education, and healthcare industry work issues, share information regarding KU presentation at NIH Conference - Neuroimaging in Obesity Research
HR 3195, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, is to restore the intention and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, providing a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination on the basis of disability; Section 4, Sec. 4. Disability Defined and Rules of Construction, supporting legislative clarification that H.R. 3195 (see next page) that the bill will not change the principle that entities, including institutions of higher education, need not make modifications to policies, practices or procedures that would fundamentally alter the nature of programs or services, as is true under current law.23
H.R. 2642 - H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. Specifically research budgets for NASA, NSF, DOE, and NIH. KU communicated thanks to congressional delegation. (H.R. 2638) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes, with a Senate amendment thereto, and ask for its immediate consideration; DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009; Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide For expenses of activities and agencies of the Department of Defense (other than the military departments), necessary for basic and applied scientific research, development, test and evaluation; advanced research projects as may be designated and determined by the Secretary of Defense, pursuant to law; maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army For expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research, development, test and evaluation, including maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of facilities and equipment, Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs as well as increasing support for 6.1 and 6.2 research budgets. Request increased funding for National Institutes of Health, Department of Energy, National Science Foundation. S.3258 - An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, Title III Department of Energy Energy Effiency and Renewable related to Kansas Biofuels Certification Laboratory, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, for analysis of biofuels, measuring emissions of biofuels, and research of biofuel cells. S.3230 - An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes., Title II Health Resources and Services Administration for renovation and equipment for University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS. Increase in NIH budget.; monitor and assess conflict of issue policies
Update and status briefing on Kansas Geological Survey; briefing on KU energy research in the fields of transportation, biodiesel, renewable fuels.
H.R.4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008, provisions relating to Title I (Part E) Lender and Institution Requirements Relating to Educational Loans; TITLE II--TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT; Provisions related to Endowment Reporting, provisions related to accreditation; provisions related to outcomes; provisions related to state maintenance of effort; provisions related establishment of new federal reports and assessment of higher education, peer 2 peer file sharing. University endowments S. 3297, The Advancing America's Priorities Act and communicate support for passage of the legislation because it contains the Paul Simon Study Abroad provisions Promote KU Women of Distinction Program Promote KU Latino Vision Council
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE
Creating a collocated Federal Regional Shared Depository Library with University of Nebraska
Education about university endowments and why they should not be used as revenue offsets for tax bills
Federal Biofuels research programs; intelligence gathering relating to near term and long term viability of different biofuel production under Public Law 110-140; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 under attached sections. Subtitle A--Renewable Fuel Standard Sec. 201. Definitions. Sec. 202. Renewable fuel standard. Sec. 203. Study of impact of Renewable Fuel Standard. Sec. 204. Environmental and resource conservation impacts. Sec. 205. Biomass based diesel and biodiesel labeling. Sec. 206. Study of credits for use of renewable electricity in electric vehicles. Sec. 207. Grants for production of advanced biofuels. Sec. 208. Integrated consideration of water quality in determinations on fuels and fuel additives. Sec. 209. Anti-backsliding. Sec. 210. Effective date, savings provision, and transition rules. Subtitle B--Biofuels Research and Development Sec. 221. Biodiesel. Sec. 222. Biogas. Sec. 223. Grants for biofuel production research and development in certain States. Sec. 224. Biorefinery energy efficiency. Sec. 225. Study of optimization of flexible fueled vehicles to use E-85 fuel. Sec. 226. Study of engine durability and performance associated with the use of biodiesel. Sec. 227. Study of optimization of biogas used in natural gas vehicles. Sec. 228. Algal biomass. Sec. 229. Biofuels and biorefinery information center. Sec. 230. Cellulosic ethanol and biofuels research. Sec. 231. Bioenergy research and development, authorization of appropriation. Sec. 232. Environmental research and development. Sec. 233. Bioenergy research centers. Sec. 234. University based research and development grant program.
H.Con. Res. 70 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.CON.RES.312 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.R. 2642 - H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. Specifically research budgets for NASA, NSF, DOE, and NIH. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Support for full funding of National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, and National Endowment of the Humanities Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Defense Appropriations Bill - Pertaining to elimination of cap on defense research projects indirect costs
S. 1145 - Patent Reform Act of 2007; provisions relating to apportionment of damages; protection of academic research from unscruplous patent poachers
Filing targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE
Education about university endowments and why they should not be used as revenue offsets for tax bills
H.R.4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008, provisions relating to Title I (Part E) Lender and Institution Requirements Relating to Educational Loans; TITLE II--TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT; Provisions related to Endowment Reporting, provisions related to accreditation; provisions related to outcomes; provisions related to state maintenance of effort; provisions related establishment of new federal reports and assessment of higher education, peer 2 peer file sharing. S. 1637 - provisions relating to Lender and Institution Requirements Relating to Educational Loans; TITLE II--TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT; provisions related to Endowment Reporting, provisions related to accreditation; provisions related to outcomes; provisions related to state maintenance of effort; provisions related establishment of new federal reports and assessment of higher education, provisions related to Title VI regarding federal international studies and area studies programs, peer to peer file sharing University endowments
Creating a collocated Federal Regional Shared Depository Library with University of Nebraska
H.Con. Res. 70 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.CON.RES.312 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.R. 2642 - H.R. 2642 is now the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 (the war supplemental). H.R. 2642 was previously the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 and was incorporated as Division B in the H.R. 3043 conference report, subsequently removed from that bill, and enacted in H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008. Specifically research budgets for NASA, NSF, DOE, and NIH. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Support for full funding of National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, and National Endowment of the Humanities Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Defense Appropriations Bill - Pertaining to elimination of cap on defense research projects indirect costs
S. 1145 - Patent Reform Act of 2007; provisions relating to apportionment of damages; protection of academic research from unscruplous patent poachers
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE
Education regarding the use and structure of university endowments and why they should not be used for a pay for in a higher education tax bill
H.R.4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008, provisions relating to Title I (Part E) Lender and Institution Requirements Relating to Educational Loans; TITLE II--TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT; Provisions related to Endowment Reporting, provisions related to accreditation; provisions related to outcomes; provisions related to state maintenance of effort; provisions related establishment of new federal reports and assessment of higher education, peer 2 peer file sharing. S. 1637 - provisions relating to Lender and Institution Requirements Relating to Educational Loans; TITLE II--TEACHER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT; provisions related to Endowment Reporting, provisions related to accreditation; provisions related to outcomes; provisions related to state maintenance of effort; provisions related establishment of new federal reports and assessment of higher education, provisions related to Title VI regarding federal international studies and area studies programs, peer to peer file sharing University endowments
Pertaining to development of consortia for wider and deeper knowledge of subjects of national interest, derived through open sources, to produce conferences and peer-reviewed and publishable papers.
H.Con. Res. 70 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. H.CON.RES.312 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013; provisions related to budget functions for education, science research, bioscience research, energy research, federal student aid. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Supplemental Appropriations Bill - Support for restoring funding funding for physical sciences as part of supplemental bill Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Support for full funding of National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, and National Endowment of the Humanities Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Appropriations Bills - Pertaining to directed investments for University of Kansas related to research equipment and programs. Unnumbered House and Senate FY2009 Defense Appropriations Bill - Pertaining to elimination of cap on defense research projects indirect costs
H.R.1195 Title: To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes; Section 111- Highway Research Funding Alert DOT and congressional offices of potential research collaboration between KU and Tennessee nonprofit research organization
Courtesy call Executive Director of VOA, no VOA related issues. Discussed opportunities for Kansas University students to compete for internships with VOA.
Courtesy call on a CFTC Commissioner; no CFTC related issues. Discussed opportunities for Kansas Uniersity students to compete for internships at CFTC
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Government Printing Office (GPO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Voice of America
H.R. 2272 - A bill to invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States.
All Senate and House appropriations bills - HR3093/S1745 Commerce State Justice (NSF funding), HR3222 Defense Approps(Science, Indirect , HR2641/S1751 Energy and Water (Science Funding),HR2643/S1696 Interior (Science Funding, NEH),HR3043 /S1710 Labor HHS (Science Funding, Education Funding, NIH, Student Aid), HR3074/S1789 Transportation Approps (DOT Research Office); Consolidated Appropriations (Science Funding)
* H.R. 2669 - College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 H.R. 2669 - College Cost Reduction Act of 2007
* Academic Medical Teaching College Issues Academic Medical Teaching College Issues
Filing targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED