THE NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL for NEW ENGLAND COUNCIL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Year Report (this page) | Aug 13, 2007 | $40,000 | Replaced |
| Mid-Year Amendment | Aug 13, 2007 | $40,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Call for an increase in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as its appropriations level has not kept up with inflation over the years.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KEVIN CONROY | N/A |
| SCOTT ECKEL | N/A |
| JULIE WILLIAMS | N/A |
Transportation TRA
Called for additional appropriations for Amtrak to at least meet the FY 2006 level of funding of $1.3 billion.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KEVIN CONROY | N/A |
| SCOTT ECKEL | N/A |
| JULIE WILLIAMS | N/A |
Health Issues HCR
* Called for additional appropriations for the National Institutes of Health of $619.5 million for FY 20007 in the continuing resolution. Support an increase in funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program to provide coverage for qualified children until the end of FY 2007. Support additional appropriations for Community Health Centers of $206.9 million included in the continuing resolution for FY 2007, including $25 million in additional funding for existing health centers.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KEVIN CONROY | N/A |
| SCOTT ECKEL | N/A |
| JULIE WILLIAMS | N/A |
Immigration IMM
Support the Cantwell Amendment to S. 1348 - comprehensive immigration reform legislation - to restore key H-1B visa exemptions passed by the Senate in 2006.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KEVIN CONROY | N/A |
| SCOTT ECKEL | N/A |
| JULIE WILLIAMS | N/A |
Education EDU
* Support increased appropriations for the improvement of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education pipeline provided in the continuing resolution for FY 2007, in addition to federal funding for departments and institutions that contribute significantly to the advancements of reserach and development Support S. 761, the America COMPETES Act, which would help our nation invest in innovation and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education to strengthen America's place in the global economy. Support increased funding for STEM education as part of STEM Education Coalition
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KEVIN CONROY | N/A |
| SCOTT ECKEL | N/A |
| JULIE WILLIAMS | N/A |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.