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07/01/2016 - 12/31/2016
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Authorizing Officer name
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Francis
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Perullo
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Title
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CEO
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Business name
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The Novus Group
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Address
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137 Lewis Wharf
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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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617-721-5844
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Compensation/Salaries Paid
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Paul Scapicchio
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$150,000.00
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Rebecca Rutenberg
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$60,000.00
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Michael McLaughlin
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$0.00
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Lauren E Fowler
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$35,000.00
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| Total salaries paid |
$245,000.00
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Operating Expenses
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
Facebook
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Advertising expenses
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$2,100.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
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Photocopies, scans
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
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Computer equipment, supplies
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
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Professional dues
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
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Fax charges
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
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Internet fees
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
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Legal fees
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
USPS
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Postage, shipping, delivery
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$189.44
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
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Office supplies, equipment
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
Kinkos
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Printing expenses
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$232.76
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Public relations expenses
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
Lewis Wharf
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Rent
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$12,000.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
Novus Group Admin
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Office and support staff salaries
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$30,000.00
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Professional subscriptions
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$0.00
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Taxes
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
Verizon
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Telephone, cell phone, handheld
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$1,247.00
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Utilities (heat, water, electricity)
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$0.00
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| 7/1/2016-12/31/2016 |
Supplies, Amazon.com
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Other operating expenses
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$4,400.00
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$50,169.20
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Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles
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Client: Zipcar
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $21,000.00
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Executive
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Procurement Lobbying for Fleet Management and Car Sharing to Mass Department of Transportation
Procurement Lobbying for Fleet Management and Car Sharing to the City of Worcester
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Neutral
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$0.00
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The Office of the City Manager of Worcester and Fleet Management at Mass Department of Transportation
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Client: Old Town Trolley Tours of Boston
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $50,000.00
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Senate Bill
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2586
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Lobbying on behalf of traditional trolley tours.
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Senator Brownsberger
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Client: Mayflower Medicinals, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $60,000.00
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Executive
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Municipal Lobbying for Siting of Dispensary Retail locations and Cultivation facilities
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Support
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$0.00
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Mayor Salem Kim Driscoll, State Senator Bruce Tarr - Gloucester
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Client: Thinking Phones
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $0.00
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Executive
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State Occupational Services Division blanket contract regulatory filings
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Neutral
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$0.00
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NONE
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Client: Ameresco, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $18,000.00
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Senate Bill
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34342
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Lift the cap
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Support
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$0.00
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Senate President Rosenberg, Senator Downing
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Client: Commonwealth Alternative Care Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $38,000.00
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Executive
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Municipal Lobbying for Medical Marijuana Dispensary
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Neutral
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$0.00
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City Councilor Marc Mcgovern, City Councilor Leland Cheung, Mayor Denise Simmons
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Client: Union Square Station Associates
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $118,000.00
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Executive
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City of Somerville for Union Square Master Developer
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Mayor Joe Curtatone of Somerville
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Client: Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $29,000.00
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Executive
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Procurement lobbying
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Neutral
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$0.00
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Massachusetts School Building officials, city of boston officials
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Total amount
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$0.00
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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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| 07/09/2016 | Rebecca Rutenberg |
Marty Walsh
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Mayor, City of Boston
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$200.00
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| 07/12/2016 | Rebecca Rutenberg |
Aaron Michelwitz
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State Rep, Suffolk Rep District
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$200.00
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| 07/27/2016 | Rebecca Rutenberg |
Leland Cheung
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State senate, Second Middlesex
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$200.00
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| 08/26/2016 | Rebecca Rutenberg |
Steve Tompkins
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Sheriff Suffolk County
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$50.00
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| 10/21/2016 | Rebecca Rutenberg |
Massachusetts Democratic Party
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State Dems
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$150.00
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| 11/23/2016 | Rebecca Rutenberg |
Mark Ciommo
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City Council, Boston
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$200.00
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| 12/11/2016 | Rebecca Rutenberg |
Speaker Bob Deleo
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State Rep, Winthrop - Revere
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$200.00
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| 07/11/2016 | Paul Scapicchio |
Sal DiDomenico
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State Senator, Middlesex, suffolk and Essex
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$200.00
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| 07/13/2016 | Paul Scapicchio |
Brian Dempsey
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State Representative, 3rd Essex
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$200.00
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| 11/22/2016 | Paul Scapicchio |
Stephen Murphy
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Register of Deeds, Suffolk County
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$200.00
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| 12/22/2016 | Paul Scapicchio |
Deb Goldberg
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Treasurer Commonwealth of MA
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$200.00
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| 12/27/2016 | Paul Scapicchio |
Marc McGovern
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City Council Cambridge
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$200.00
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| | | | Total contributions |
$2,200.00
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