NETWORK LOBBY FOR CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE for NETWORK
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter - Report (this page) | May 1, 2009 | $75,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Report | Aug 28, 2009 | $75,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | Aug 30, 2009 | $75,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
14 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Environment/Superfund ENV
Climate Change: poverty and migration - NETWORK strongly supports mandatory reduction of greenhouse gasses, support of those who are displaced by the effects of Global Warming and acceptance and support of climate change migrants.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SIMONE CAMPBELL | — |
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
Nomination of Eric Holder - NETWORK strongly supports this nomination
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SIMONE CAMPBELL | — |
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
| CATHERINE C PINKERTON | — |
Health Issues HCR
Health care reform - NETWORK supports creation of a health care reserve fund. Healthy Families Act - NETWORK strongly supports this bill, which will allow workers to earn up to 8 days of paid sick leave in a year for person illness, family illness, rape and family violence.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
| CATHERINE C PINKERTON | — |
| KELLY TROUT | — |
Defense DEF
Close Guantanamo - NETWORK strongly opposes facilities such as the "prison" at Guantanamo, where persons suspected on possible acts against the United States are held in ways which do not honor their dignity as created in the image of God, and who are disallowed what would be expected civil rights in the United States.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SIMONE CAMPBELL | — |
| KATRINE HERRICK | — |
Agriculture AGR
Commodity Markets - NETWORK supports the re-regulation of food and energy commodity future markets to remove excessive speculation. Child Nutrition Re-authorization - NETWORK strongly supports increased funding for child nutrition programs, improved access for increased participation and improved health benefits in offerings
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEAN SAMMON | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
H.R.1, S.1 - Child Tax Credit - NETWORK strongly supports the refundable Child Tax Credit, and lowering of the eligibility level to near $0.0. The lowest income households with children are those with the greatest need for support - to ensure a healthy next generation of Americans.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Foreign Relations FOR
H.R. 578 - NETWORK supports this bill to increase assistance to countries accepting refugees from Iraq, and to facilitate resettlement of Iraqis at risk. Development in Iraq - NETWORK strongly supports protection of vulnerable Iraqis by allowing civilian agencies to take the lead (over the military) in coordinating humanitarian development strategies.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SIMONE CAMPBELL | — |
| KATRINE HERRICK | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
H.R. 1, S.1 - NETWORK recommends that the ARRA include a temporary COBRA subsidy, extends moratoria on certain Medicaid regulations and provide an additional $78 billion to support state Medicaid programs. H.R. 2 - NETWORK strongly supports renewal of the Children's Health Insurance Program Re-authorization Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CATHERINE C PINKERTON | — |
| KELLY TROUT | — |
Housing HOU
Affordable Housing - NETWORK supports an emphasis within THUD appropriations of $5 billion for public housing capital funding H.R. 1 and S.1 - NETWORK supports inclusion, in the ARRA, of extensive funding for housing programs to 1) provide relief to families hardest hit by the recession, 2) stimulate the economy, 3) contribute to the "greening" agenda, and 4) save neighborhoods from deterioration. Affordable Housing - NETWORK supports a broadening of thinking of "housing" to substantially include affordable rental opportunities Gulf Coast Civic Works Act (H.R. 4048 in 110th Congress) - NETWORK strongly supports the reintroduction and passage of this bill to not only provide housing (which is affordable and "green"), but to provide the means of return to the Gulf Coast area of those with the least resources and who lost the most in recent Hurricanes. H.R. 1106 - NETWORK strongly supports bankruptcy judges having the authority to re-negotiation mortgages on primary residences.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Amdt. No. 873: Estate Tax - NETWORK opposes further reduction of the Estate Tax. NETWORK supports keeping the Estate Tax at the 2009 level, making it permanent while indexing for inflation. H.Con.Res. 85/S.Con.Res 13: FY 2010 Budget - NETWORK urges economic opportunity for all, investing in child nutrition programs, comprehensive healthcare reform and the highest possible discretionary spending caps for human needs FY 2010 Budget - support the priorities of: health care reform, education and clean energy; and more equitable, progressive taxation. H.R. 1472: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - NETWORK supports the level of support for domestic human needs programs within the ARRA: housing vouchers, increases to SNAP (Food Stamps), LIHEAP and support to states for covering costs of Medicaid. H.R. 384 - NETWORK supports strong regulation of loopholes and increase in funding for monitoring transparency and use of funding in the TARP. H.R. 1105: FY 2009 Omnibus - NETWORK supports passage of this funding bill, with the increased funding of human needs programs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
NETWORK strongly supports a new Trade Act which will review each of the present trade agreements.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CATHERINE C PINKERTON | — |
| KELLY TROUT | — |
Immigration IMM
H.R. 104 - NETWORK suports the ceation of an independent commission to investigate detainee treatment and interrogation policy No-Match Regulation - NETWORK opposes the use, by DHS, of Social Security "no-match" letters. H2B Regulation - NETWORK opposes the implementation of regulations implemented by the Bush administration, as they increase abuses of workers. Comprehensive Immigration Reform - NETWORK supports comprehensie immigration reform: humane enforcement, preserving family unity and a process toward citizenship, and addressing the root causes (in trade practices) of migration. H-2A - NETWORK supports stopping the regulation changes to the Guest Worker Program as designed by the previous administration, as they resulted in worker abuse.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SIMONE CAMPBELL | — |
| KATRINE HERRICK | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Gulf Coast Civic Works Act (H.R. 4048 in 110th Congress) - NETWORK strongly supports re-introduction and passage of this act with will create good "green" jobs and training for them. It will support the revitalization of the region's economy. Minimum Wage - NETWORK strongly supports the next increase in the minimum wage - to $10 per hour, in 2009
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Welfare WEL
Re-authorization of Child Nutrition Programs - NETWORK supports a re-authorization which strengthens (additional funding) the programs, enhances nutrition quality, simplifies program administration and makes the program more accessible. H.R.1, S.1 - NETWORK pleas for the inclusion of Native American communities in the ARRA. ARRA - NETWORK strongly supports additional funding of nutrition programs, the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (TEFAP) and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) within this economic recovery program. ARRA - NETWORK supports inclusion of significant funding for low-income renters who are evicted due to others' actions, and increases in funding for medical coverage, and for job training which invests in clean sustainable and renewable energy.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
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