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07/01/2014 - 12/31/2014
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Authorizing Officer name
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Stephen
Bernard
Mullen
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Title
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Lobbying Administrator
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Business name
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Nixon Peabody LLP
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Address
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100 Summer Street
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City, state, zip code
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Boston, MA 02110
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Country
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US
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Phone
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585-263-1573
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Compensation/Salaries Paid
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Lawrence S DiCara
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$6,640.00
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James E Vallee
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$133,591.00
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Jeffrey W Sacks
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$2,578.00
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Richard J O'Connor
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$0.00
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| Total salaries paid |
$142,809.00
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Operating Expenses
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| 7/1/2014-12/31/2014 |
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Advertising expenses
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2014-12/31/2014 |
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Photocopies, scans
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2014-12/31/2014 |
We calculated the Computer equipment, supplies figure by multiplying revenue for the six month period over total office revenue for the same period by the total Computer equipment, supplies expense for the six month period. Other than salaries for our lobbyists, there are no expenses that are specific to our lobbying activities. As noted in the filing, we allocated a portion of overall expenses to the lobbying activity based on a ratio equaling total revenue earned from lobbyist activities divided by total overall revenue. The operating expenses allocated to and reported on our filing represent an allocation of a myriad of overhead costs incurred by the Boston office of the Firm. The specific breakdown of these overhead expenses by payee is not available.
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Computer equipment, supplies
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$2,677.53
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| 7/1/2014-12/31/2014 |
We calculated the Professional dues figure by multiplying revenue for the six month period over total office revenue for the same period by the total Professional dues for the six month period.
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Professional dues
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$1,512.80
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| 7/1/2014-12/31/2014 |
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Fax charges
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2014-12/31/2014 |
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Internet fees
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2014-12/31/2014 |
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Legal fees
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2014-12/31/2014 |
We calculated the Postage, shipping, delivery figure by multiplying revenue for the six month period over total office revenue for the same period by the total Postage, shipping, delivery expense for the six month period.
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Postage, shipping, delivery
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$328.32
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| 7/1/2014-12/31/2014 |
We calculated the Office supplies, equipment figure by multiplying revenue for the six month period over total office revenue for the same period by the total Office supplies, equipment expense for the six month period.
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Office supplies, equipment
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$1,648.21
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| 7/1/2014-12/31/2014 |
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Printing expenses
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2014-12/31/2014 |
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Public relations expenses
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2014-12/31/2014 |
We calculated the Rent figure by multiplying revenue for the six month period over total office revenue for the same period by the total Rent for the six month period.
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Rent
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$15,922.46
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| 7/1/2014-12/31/2014 |
We calculated the Office and support staf salaries figure by multiplying revenue for the six month period over total office revenue for the same period by the total Office and support staff salaries expense for the six month period.
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Office and support staff salaries
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$64,896.79
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| 7/1/2014-12/31/2014 |
We calculated the Professional subscriptions figure by multiplying revenue for the six month period over total office revenue for the same period by the total Professional subscriptions expense for the six month period.
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Professional subscriptions
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$690.30
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| 7/1/2014-12/31/2014 |
We calculated the Taxes figure by multiplying revenue for the six month period over total office revenue for the same period by the total Taxes for the six month period.
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Taxes
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$168.78
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| 7/1/2014-12/31/2014 |
We calculated the Telephone, cell phone, handheld expense figure by multiplying revenue for the six month period over total office revenue for the same period by the total Telephone, cell phone, handheld expenses for the six month period.
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Telephone, cell phone, handheld
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$534.05
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| 7/1/2014-12/31/2014 |
We calculated the Utilities figure by multiplying revenue for the six month period over total office revenue for the same period by the total Utilities expense for the six month period.
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Utilities (heat, water, electricity)
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$1,035.48
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| 7/1/2014-12/31/2014 |
We calculated the Other operating expenses figure by multiplying revenue for the six month period over total office revenue for the same period by the total Other operating expenses for the six month period. Other than salaries for our lobbyists, there are no expenses that are specific to our lobbying activities. As noted in the filing, we allocated a portion of overall expenses to the lobbying activity based on a ratio equaling total revenue earned from lobbyist activities divided by total overall revenue. The operating expenses allocated to and reported on our filing represent an allocation of a myriad of overhead costs incurred by the Boston office of the Firm. The specific breakdown of these overhead expenses by payee is not available.
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Other operating expenses
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$7,938.28
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$97,353.00
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Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles
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Sub-agent: Lawrence S DiCara
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Client: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $11,645.00
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Senate Bill
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2231
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An act promoting economic growth across the Commonwealth
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Executive
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Strategic advice regarding general legislative and executive matters and it's applicability to the client.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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House Bill
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4181
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An act promoting economic growth across the Commonwealth
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Jeffrey W Sacks
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Client: William B Rice Eventide Home
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $2,587.50
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Executive
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Strategic advice regarding general legislative and executive matters and it’s applicability to the client
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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House Bill
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4360
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An Act to promote the sustainable economic development of the former Weymouth Naval Air Station for the benefit of the towns of Abington, Rockland, and Weymouth, the NAS South Weymouth Region and the Commonwealth
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Support
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Senate Bill
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2347
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An Act to promote the sustainable economic development of the former Weymouth Naval Air Station for the benefit of the towns of Abington, Rockland, and Weymouth, the NAS South Weymouth Region and the Commonwealth
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Support
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Jeffrey W Sacks
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Client: American Youth Hostels, Inc.
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Executive
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Strategic advice regarding general legislative and executive matters and it’s applicability to the client
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Neutral
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$1,930.58
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Total amount
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$1,930.58
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Sub-agent: James E Vallee
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Client: American Youth Hostels, Inc.
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Executive
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Strategic advice regarding general legislative and executive matters and it’s applicability to the client
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Neutral
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$28,069.42
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Total amount
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$28,069.42
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Sub-agent: James E Vallee
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Client: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $12,039.00
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Senate Bill
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2231
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An Act promoting economic growth across the Commonwealth
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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House Bill
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4181
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An Act promoting economic growth across the Commonwealth
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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House Bill
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3420
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An act relative to liquor licenses
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Executive
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Strategic advice regarding general legislative and executive matters and it’s applicability to the client
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: James E Vallee
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Client: AAA Southern New England
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $39,000.00
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House Bill
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3017
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An Act relative to amending the Junior Operator Law
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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House Bill
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3098
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An Act relative to drivers education in public high schools
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Executive
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Strategic advice regarding general legislative and executive matters and it’s applicability to the client
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with public official or legislator
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Senate Bill
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1150
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An Act relative to voluntary towing reform
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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House Bill
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3757
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An Act relative to auto repair
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Senate Bill
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1115
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An Act to Improve the Collection and Analysis of Data Relative to Traffic Stops and to Establish a Primary Seat Belt Law
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Support
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: James E Vallee
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Client: William B Rice Eventide Home
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $24,495.00
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House Bill
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4360
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An Act to promote the sustainable economic development of the former Weymouth Naval Air Station for the benefit of the towns of Abington, Rockland, and Weymouth, the NAS South Weymouth Region and the Commonwealth
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Support
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Senate Bill
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2347
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An Act to promote the sustainable economic development of the former Weymouth Naval Air Station for the benefit of the towns of Abington, Rockland, and Weymouth, the NAS South Weymouth Region and the Commonwealth
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Support
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Executive
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Strategic advice regarding general legislative and executive matters and it’s applicability to the client
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: James E Vallee
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Client: Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $22,000.00
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Senate Bill
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1605
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An Act relative to the bottle bill
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Oppose
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Senate Bill
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1059
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An Act relative to food labeling
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Oppose
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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House Bill
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2943
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An Act updating the bottle bill
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Oppose
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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House Bill
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3996
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An Act relative to the labeling of seed
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Executive
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Strategic advice regarding general legislative and executive matters and it’s applicability to the client
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with public official or legislator
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Senate Bill
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1588
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An Act updating the bottle bill
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Oppose
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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House Bill
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2903
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An Act to reduce paperwork in the Commonwealth
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with public official or legislator
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: James E Vallee
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Client: Covidien
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $42,000.00
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Senate Bill
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1052
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An Act to restore integrity in the marketing of pharmaceutical products and medical devices
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Senate Bill
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400
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An Act to protect children from bisphenol-A
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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House Bill
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4082
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An Act relative to non-competition agreements
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with public official or legislator
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Executive
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Strategic advice regarding general legislative and executive matters and it’s applicability to the client
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with public official or legislator
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Senate Bill
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2094
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An Act to promote American manufacturing
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with public official or legislator
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House Bill
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3997
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An Act for healthy families and businesses
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with public official or legislator
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Senate Bill
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1715
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An Act relative to commercial fees
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Senate Bill
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376
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An Act to relative to oil spills
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Senate Bill
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2231
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An Act promoting economic growth across the Commonwealth
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with public official or legislator
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House Bill
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235
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An Act for healthy families and businesses
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: James E Vallee
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Client: SolarCity
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $45,000.00
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Senate Bill
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2019
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An Act relative to net metering
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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House Bill
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4185
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An Act relative to net metering and solar power
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Senate Bill
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2214
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An Act relative to credit for thermal energy generated with renewable fuels
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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House Bill
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3901
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An Act relative to net metering
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Senate Bill
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2030
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An Act reducing the cost of solar power through increased competition
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Executive
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Strategic advice regarding general legislative and executive matters and it’s applicability to the client
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Neutral
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$0.00
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No direct communication with public official or legislator
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: James E Vallee
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Client: Anthem, Inc. and Its Affiliates
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Executive
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Strategic advice regarding general legislative and executive matters and it’s applicability to the client
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Neutral
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$25,000.00
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No direct communication with a public official or legislator
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Total amount
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$25,000.00
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Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses
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| No meals, travel, or entertainment expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period. |
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Additional Expenses
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| No additional expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period. |
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Campaign Contributions
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| 07/25/2014 | Lawrence S DiCara |
Robert DeLeo
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State Representative/Winthrop
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$200.00
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| 09/03/2014 | Lawrence S DiCara |
Robert LaVoie
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State Representative/1st Essex
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$100.00
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| 10/30/2014 | Lawrence S DiCara |
Maura Healey
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Attorney General/Massachusetts
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$100.00
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| 10/30/2014 | Lawrence S DiCara |
Angelo Scaccia
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State Representative/14th Suffolk
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$50.00
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| 10/30/2014 | Lawrence S DiCara |
Martha Coakley
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Governor/Massachusetts
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$200.00
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$650.00
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