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01/01/2016 - 06/30/2016
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Authorizing Officer name
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Robert
F.
White
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Title
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President
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Business name
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Robert White Associates, Inc
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Address
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11 Beacon Street, Suite 620
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City, state, zip code
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Boston, MA 02108-
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Country
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US
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Phone
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617-523-6877
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Compensation/Salaries Paid
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Robert F. White
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$79,000.00
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| Total salaries paid |
$79,000.00
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Operating Expenses
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| 1/1/2016-6/30/2016 |
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Advertising expenses
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$0.00
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| 1/1/2016-6/30/2016 |
Andrew T. Johnson Co.
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Photocopies, scans
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$403.38
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| 1/1/2016-6/30/2016 |
Geek Choice
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Computer equipment, supplies
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$1,256.25
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| 1/1/2016-6/30/2016 |
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
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Professional dues
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$500.00
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| 1/1/2016-6/30/2016 |
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Fax charges
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$0.00
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Internet fees
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$0.00
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| 1/1/2016-6/30/2016 |
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Legal fees
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$0.00
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| 1/1/2016-6/30/2016 |
State House Post Office $83.87; JFK Post Office $150.40; 31 Mill St. Post Office $192.00
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Postage, shipping, delivery
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$426.27
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| 1/1/2016-6/30/2016 |
Deluxe $188.10; Staples $464.21
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Office supplies, equipment
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$652.31
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| 1/1/2016-6/30/2016 |
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Printing expenses
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$0.00
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Public relations expenses
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$0.00
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| 1/1/2016-6/30/2016 |
Beacon Street Holdings
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Rent
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$18,076.95
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| 1/1/2016-6/30/2016 |
Patricia White $33,000; Mary Finneran $19,812.31
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Office and support staff salaries
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$52,812.31
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| 1/1/2016-6/30/2016 |
Instatrac $2,310, State House News Service $1,144.02
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Professional subscriptions
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$3,454.02
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| 1/1/2016-6/30/2016 |
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Taxes
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$0.00
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| 1/1/2016-6/30/2016 |
Verizon 2197.87; Verizon Wireless 2307.32
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Telephone, cell phone, handheld
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$4,505.19
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| 1/1/2016-6/30/2016 |
Eversource $449.46; New England Faliage $552; Ready Refresh $276.62
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Utilities (heat, water, electricity)
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$1,278.08
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| 1/1/2016-6/30/2016 |
Administrative coordination of lobby registrations and reports (MER Services LLC) $4,330.00; Craig and Withers accounting $733.25
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Other operating expenses
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$5,063.25
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$88,428.01
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Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles
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Sub-agent: Robert F. White
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Client: Arbella Insurance Group
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $33,333.32
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House Bill
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4201
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FY 17 Budget - Line item 8324-0000
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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864
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An Act to preserve the competitiveness of group auto insurance plans
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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2305
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FY 17 Budget - line item 8324-0000 & amendment 1036 regarding police training
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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540
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An act relative to risk management and own risk solvency assessment
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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189
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An Act requiring licensed auto insurance appraisers to provide safety notices to the owners of damaged motor vehicles
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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1311
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An Act relative to police training
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Robert F. White
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Client: BDC Capital Corporation
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $12,000.00
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Executive
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Worked with legislators & Secy of Housing & Economic Development and MassDevelopment to reauthorize the small business capital access program
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Robert F. White
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Client: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $40,000.00
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Senate Bill
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2305
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FY 17 Budget - amendment 396 regarding review of specialty drug dispensing; amendment 415 regarding payment for ambulance services
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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813
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An Act relative to payment for use of ambulance services
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4201
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FY 17 Budget - amendment 1843 regarding payment for ambulance services; amendment 729 regarding Lyme Disease
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Robert F. White
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Client: Community Rowing, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $10,000.00
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House Bill
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4201
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FY 17 Budget - item 2810-0100 regarding Let's Row Boston
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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2305
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FY 17 Budget - item 2810-0100 regarding Let's Row Boston
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Robert F. White
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Client: Boston Medical Center
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $30,000.00
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House Bill
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4201
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FY 17 Budget - Item 1595-1067 regarding the delivery system transformation initiatives trust fund
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Robert F. White
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Client: Global Resource Funding Partners LLC
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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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Senate Bill
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1763
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An Act relative to net metering
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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1973
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An Act providing for the establishment of a comprehensive adoption management plan in response to climate change
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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2911
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An Act relative to net metering
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Robert F. White
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Client: Keolis America, Inc
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $30,000.00
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Executive
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Municipalities along commuter rail lines - Facilitating community meetings with designated stakeholders along all commuter rail lines to update on Keolis performance and winter preparedness
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Executive
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Legislature - facilitated meetings with key legislative leaders to discuss Keolis performance and ongoing issues
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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3347
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An Act for a reliable, sustainable Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Robert F. White
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Client: Kindred Healthcare, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $6,000.00
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Executive
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No reportable activity
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Robert F. White
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Client: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $30,000.00
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Executive
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Office of the Governor - ongoing meetings and briefing with key legislators regarding the status for the tribes land into trust issue
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Robert F. White
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Client: Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Reinsurance Plan
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $11,250.00
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Executive
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Office of the Governor Director of Boards and Commissions - facilitate reappointment for the Board of Mass Medical malpractice Reinsurance
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Robert F. White
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Client: Medical Professional Mutual Insurance Company and subsidiaries (collectively "Coverys")
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $20,500.00
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House Bill
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4434
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An Act relative to the judicial enforcement of noncompetition agreements
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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957
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An Act relative to the judiciary enforcement of non competition agreements
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Neutral
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Robert F. White
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Client: Sheehan Health Group
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $15,000.00
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Executive
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Facilitating "Open houses" for community at both Brighton & Jamaica Plain sites
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Executive
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Ongoing meeting with Boston Medical Center and Steward health to discuss possible referrals from them to Sheehan's nursing facilities in Brighton and Jamaica Plain
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Robert F. White
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Client: Simmons College
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $30,000.00
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Executive
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Division of Conservation and Recreation - Assisting with ongoing bi-weekly meetings to formalize the lease agreement between the state and the Friends of Daly Field
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Robert F. White
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Client: The Boston Home, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $12,000.00
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Senate Bill
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2305
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FY 17 Senate Budget, Line item 4000-0640 regarding nursing home rates
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4201
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FY 17 House Budget - Line item 4000-0640 regarding nursing home rates
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Robert F. White
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Client: Hospitality Mutual Insurance Company, The
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $30,000.00
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Senate Bill
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526
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An act relative to Executive compensation for mutual companies
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Robert F. White
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Client: Work, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $9,000.00
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House Bill
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4201
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FY 17 House Budget - line items regarding developmental service; line item 4400-1979 regarding pathways to self-sufficiency; line item 4401-1000 regarding employment services program
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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2305
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FY 17 Senate Budget - line items regarding Developmental Service; line item 4401-1000 and amendment 454 regarding employment services program
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Executive
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An Act relative to employment of persons with disabilities
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Robert F. White
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Client: Enos Healthy Baby Essentials
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $2,500.00
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Executive
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Facilitating meetings with insurance carriers regarding becoming part of their networks as a supplier of oxygen & other medical products
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Robert F. White
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Client: Expedia, Inc.
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $15,000.00
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House Bill
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4233
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An act relative to occupancy excise and internet hotel room resellers
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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Executive
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Discussions with City of Boston officials regarding short-term rentals
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Oppose
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$0.00
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N/A
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Total amount
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$0.00
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Sub-agent: Robert F. White
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Client: New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association
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Total amount paid by client; lobbyist is unable to report compensation at activity level: $17,400.00
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House Bill
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642
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An act relative to development and promulgation of regulations governing underground storage tanks
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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4201
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FY 17 Budget - item 1230-0100 regarding underground storage tank fund
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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Senate Bill
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2305
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FY 17 Budget - item 1230-0100 regarding underground storage tank fund
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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3835
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An act relative to reimbursement of certain costs regarding underground storage tanks and systems
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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2869
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An act relative to the timing of reimbursement for federal manufacturers excise tax
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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834
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An act relative to amend credit card merchant agreements
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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House Bill
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727
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An act relative to the underground storage tank petroleum product cleaning fund
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Support
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$0.00
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N/A
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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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| 01/01/2016 | Robert F. White |
Travel
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Parking (long-term) - 15 Beacon Street Parking through 06/30/2016
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Robert F White, 11 Beacon Street, Suite 620, Boston MA 02108
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$2,500.00
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$2,500.00
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Additional Expenses
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01/01/2016
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01/01/2016
| Robert White Associates, Inc |
Robert F. White, 11 Beacon St., Suite 620, Boston, MA 02108
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Long term parking, 15 Beacon Street Parking Services (1/1/2016-/30/2015).
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$2,500.00
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02/29/2016
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02/29/2016
| Robert F. White |
Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry
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Charitable Contribution
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$200.00
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03/07/2016
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03/07/2016
| Robert F. White |
Dorchester Day Parade Committee
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Charitable Contribution
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$500.00
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03/17/2016
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03/17/2016
| Robert F. White |
Kurt P. Shannon Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Charitable Contribution
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$200.00
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03/23/2016
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03/23/2016
| Robert F. White |
South Boston Neighborhood House
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Charitable Contribution
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$500.00
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03/31/2016
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03/31/2016
| Robert F. White |
Mass. Women's Political Caucus
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Charitable Contribution
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$1,000.00
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04/13/2016
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04/13/2016
| Robert F. White |
Irish International Immigrant Center
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Charitable Contribution
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$3,000.00
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04/15/2016
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04/15/2016
| Robert F. White |
Pan Mass Challenge
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Charitable Contribution
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$500.00
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04/19/2016
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04/19/2016
| Robert F. White |
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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Charitable Contribution
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$500.00
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04/20/2016
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04/20/2016
| Robert F. White |
Boston Medical Center 2016 Gala
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Charitable Contribution
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$3,500.00
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05/03/2016
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05/03/2016
| Robert F. White |
Boston Symphony Orchestra
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Charitable Contribution
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$3,000.00
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05/05/2016
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05/05/2016
| Robert F. White |
Louis D. Brown Peace Institute
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Charitable Contribution
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$1,000.00
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05/11/2016
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05/11/2016
| Robert F. White |
St. Augustine Cemetry Chapel
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Charitable Contribution
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$200.00
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05/11/2016
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05/11/2016
| Robert F. White |
Bunker Hill Associates
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Charitable Contribution
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$250.00
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05/12/2016
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05/12/2016
| Robert F. White |
Mass. Maritime Academy 125th
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Charitable Contribution
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$1,250.00
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05/18/2016
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05/18/2016
| Robert F. White |
Disabled American Veterans
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Charitable Contribution
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$2,500.00
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05/19/2016
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05/19/2016
| Robert F. White |
Battle of Bunker Hill Parade Committee
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Charitable Contribution
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$250.00
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05/26/2016
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05/26/2016
| Robert F. White |
MGH Durant Fellowship
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Charitable Contribution
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$2,500.00
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06/23/2016
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06/23/2016
| Robert F. White |
Work, Inc.
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Charitable Contribution
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$1,000.00
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| | | | | Total amount |
$24,350.00
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Campaign Contributions
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| 02/24/2016 | Robert F. White |
Karen Spilka
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State Senate - 2nd Middlesex & Norfolk
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$200.00
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| 02/24/2016 | Robert F. White |
Harriette Chandler
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State Senate - 1st Worcester
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$200.00
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| 03/02/2016 | Robert F. White |
Paul Donato
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State Rep - 35th Middlsex
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$200.00
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| 03/08/2016 | Robert F. White |
Pat Haddad
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State Rep - 5th Bristol
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$200.00
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| 03/09/2016 | Robert F. White |
Peter Kocot
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State Rep - 1st Hampshire
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$200.00
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| 03/16/2016 | Robert F. White |
Jim Arciero
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State Rep - 2nd Middlesex
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$200.00
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| 03/23/2016 | Robert F. White |
Kate Hogan
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State Rep - 3rd Middlesex
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$200.00
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| 03/24/2016 | Robert F. White |
Jim Welch
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State Rep - Hampden
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$200.00
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| 03/24/2016 | Robert F. White |
Diana Hwang
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State Senate - 1st Norfolk & Middlesex
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$200.00
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| 03/30/2016 | Robert F. White |
Martin Walsh
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Mayor - Boston
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$200.00
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| 04/06/2016 | Robert F. White |
Brad Jones
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State Rep - 20th Middlsex
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$200.00
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| 04/07/2016 | Robert F. White |
Bill Straus
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State Rep - 10th Bristol
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$200.00
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| 04/07/2016 | Robert F. White |
Thomas McGee
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State Senate - 3rd Essex
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$200.00
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| 04/12/2016 | Robert F. White |
Jeffrey Sanchez
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State Rep - 15th Suffolk
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$200.00
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| 04/13/2016 | Robert F. White |
Ann-Margarette Ferrante
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State Rep - 5th Essex
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$200.00
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| 04/13/2016 | Robert F. White |
Garrett Bradley
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State Rep - 3rd Plymouth
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$200.00
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| 04/13/2016 | Robert F. White |
Mark Cusack
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State Rep - 5th Norfolk
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$200.00
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| 04/13/2016 | Robert F. White |
John Mahoney
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State Rep - 13th Worcester
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$200.00
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| 04/14/2016 | Robert F. White |
Bob DeLeo
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State Rep - 19th Suffolk
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$200.00
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| 04/26/2016 | Robert F. White |
Louis Kafka
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State Rep - 8th Norfolk
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$200.00
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| 04/26/2016 | Robert F. White |
Bill Galvin
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State Rep - 6th Norfolk
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$200.00
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| 04/27/2016 | Robert F. White |
Stan Rosenberg
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State Senate - Hampshire, Franklin, & Worcester
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$200.00
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| 04/27/2016 | Robert F. White |
Rady Mom
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State rep - 18th Middlesex
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$200.00
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| 05/03/2016 | Robert F. White |
Charlie Baker
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Governor - MA
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$200.00
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| 05/04/2016 | Robert F. White |
Michael Moore
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State Senate - 2nd Worcester
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$200.00
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| 05/04/2016 | Robert F. White |
Dan Cullinane
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State Rep 12th Suffolk
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$200.00
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| 05/05/2016 | Robert F. White |
Vinny DeMacedo
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State Senator - Plymouth and Barnstable
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$200.00
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| 05/10/2016 | Robert F. White |
Ted Speiliotis
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State Rep - 13th Essex
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$200.00
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| 05/11/2016 | Robert F. White |
Brandon Crighton
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State Rep - 11th Essex
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$200.00
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| 05/12/2016 | Robert F. White |
Walter Timilty
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State Rep - 7th Norfolk
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$200.00
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| 05/12/2016 | Robert F. White |
Sal DiDomenico
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State Senate - Middlesex & Suffolk
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$200.00
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| 05/16/2016 | Robert F. White |
Jim O'Day
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State Rep - 14th Worcester
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$200.00
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| 05/24/2016 | Robert F. White |
Brian Dempsey
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State Rep - 3rd Essex
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$200.00
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| 06/07/2016 | Robert F. White |
Michael Moran
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State Rep - 18th Suffolk
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$200.00
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| 06/08/2016 | Robert F. White |
John Keenan
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State Senate - Norfolk + Plymouth
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$200.00
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| 06/08/2016 | Robert F. White |
Joe McGonagle
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State Rep - 28th Middlesex
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$200.00
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| 06/15/2016 | Robert F. White |
Mike Bellotti
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Sheriff - Norfolk County
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$200.00
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| 06/15/2016 | Robert F. White |
Claire Cronin
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State Rep - 11th Plymouth
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$200.00
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| 06/16/2016 | Robert F. White |
Dan Ryan
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State Rep - 2nd Suffolk
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$200.00
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| 06/23/2016 | Robert F. White |
Pat Jehlen
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State Senate - 2nd Middlesex
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$200.00
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| 06/28/2016 | Robert F. White |
Steven Murphy
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Registry of Deeds - Suffolk
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$200.00
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| | | | Total contributions |
$8,200.00
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