MERCK & CO, INC. for MERCK & CO INC
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Support amendments to patent reform legislation (S. 1145, H.R. 1908).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LAURIE MICHEL | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Support increased funding for CDC's National Immunization Program (Sec. 317 Program) (FY 09 Budget and Labor-HHS Appropriations bills). Support increased funding for FDA (FY 09 Agriculture Appropriations bill).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANNE ESPOSITO | — |
| LAURIE MICHEL | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Educate members of Congress, USTR on compulsory licenses in Thailand and Brazil (no specific legislation). Support intellectual property protections in trade negotiations (Columbia, Korea FTAs).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TOM BOMBELLES | — |
| JASON BENJAMIN VAN PELT | — |
Health Issues HCR
Oppose efforts to permit RX drug importation into U.S., other than by drug's manufacturer (no specific bill). Support efforts to require safety and cost savings certification by HHS Sec'y in any Rx drug importation legislation (no specific bill). Support efforts to promote public/private partnerships for comparative effectiveness assessment (no specific legislation). Support demonstration projects to assess the short-term and long-term effectiveness of obesity management programs (no specific bill). Support congressional interest in obesity awareness efforts (no specific bill).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| VICTORIA BLATTER | — |
| ERIN DARLING | — |
| ANNE ESPOSITO | — |
| JANE HORVATH | — |
| LAURIE MICHEL | — |
| PETER RUBIN | — |
| IAN SPATZ | — |
| JASON BENJAMIN VAN PELT | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Oppose efforts to amend Medicare Modernization Act to impose government price controls on prescription drugs (H.R. 4, S. 250). Support efforts to ensure appropriate access to vaccines under Medicare (no specific bill). Oppose expansion of or increase in Medicaid rebate (no specific bill). Support coverage of preventive services in Medicare (H.R. 6331).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| VICTORIA BLATTER | — |
| ANNE ESPOSITO | — |
| JANE HORVATH | — |
| LAURIE MICHEL | — |
| PETER RUBIN | — |
| JASON BENJAMIN VAN PELT | — |
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.