U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP for U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
What was lobbied
23 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Government Issues GOV
Campaign Finance Reform, Lobbying & Ethics Reform, Election Reform
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Banking BAN
Banking Regulations & General Banking Issues, Bank Fees, Credit Unions, Savings & Loans
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Utilities UTI
Utility Deregulation, PUHCA, Subsidies
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
Clean Air, Clean Water, Safer Drinking Water, Mercury Pollution, General Air & Water Pollution Issues
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Fair Trade Issues, Labeling of Products (concerns between U.S. & other countries), Safe Product Imports, Environmental & Consumer Protection in Trade Agreements
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Transportation TRA
Public Transportation & Rail; Highway Bills; Pollution for Cars, Trucks & Buses; Fuel Efficiency; Anti-Environmental Subsidies Related to Transportation
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Waste (hazardous/solid/interstate/nuclear) WAS
Nuclear Waste, Hazardous Waste, Toxic Waste, Superfund
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Chemicals/Chemical Industry CHM
Chemical Plant Security, Chemical Safety, Toxics Release Inventory, Toxics/Right to Know, Superfund, Pollution Prevention
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Education EDU
Student Aid, Student Loans, National Service, Higher Education Act, Student Rights
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Fuel/Gas/Oil FUE
Subsidies to Fossil Fuel Industry Subsidies to Nuclear Industry Gas & Energy Prices
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Media (information/publishing) MIA
Media Consolidation Media Reform Internet Freedom
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation RES
Conservation & Preservation in Forests and Public Lands Road-Building in Forests and Public Lands
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Telecommunications TEC
"Net Neutrality" Internet Freedom Telecommunication Company Mergers
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Budget, Appropriations Bills, Taxes All of the above alone and as they relate & effect other U.S. PIRG issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Bankruptcy BNK
Personal Bankruptcy
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Clean Energy, Nuclear Power, Energy Efficiency, Global Warming/Climate Change, Energy Legislation, Fossil Fuel & Nuclear Subsidies
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Tobacco TOB
Tobacco & Smoking Health and Safety
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
Food Safety Genetically Modified (GMO) Food
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Natural Resources NAT
Forests Protection, Endangered Species, Wetlands, Everglades, Arctic Refuge, Public Lands, Wilderness
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
Fair Credit, Financial Services, Credit Privacy, Identity Theft
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries MAR
Oceans Preservation, Overfishing, Bycatch, Offshore Drilling
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Toxics/Right to Know, Toxics Release Inventory, Pesticides, Polluter Pork/Anti-Environmental Subsidies, EPA Budget, Regulatory Issues, Superfund, Other General Environmental Issues
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Consumer Protection, Consumer Rights, Product Safety, Toy Safety
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNA AURILIO | N/A |
| PAUL BROWN | N/A |
| AMINA FAZLULLAH | N/A |
| ALEX FIDIS | N/A |
| EMILY FIGDOR | N/A |
| SEAN GARREN | N/A |
| NICOLE GENTILE | N/A |
| CHRISTY GOLDFUSS | N/A |
| MIKE GRAVITZ | N/A |
| KATE JOHNSON | N/A |
| GARY KALMAN | N/A |
| JOHN KRIEGER | N/A |
| CHRISTY LEAVITT | N/A |
| CHRIS LINDSTROM | N/A |
| EDMUND M MIERZWINSKI | N/A |
| DEREK PITTS | N/A |
| BEN SCHREIBER | N/A |
| LUKE SWARTHOUT | N/A |
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