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McCarthy draws a K Street crowd

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By Caitlin Oprysko

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McCARTHY RAKES IT IN FROM K STREET: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy hauled in more than $9.5 million at a fundraiser downtown Wednesday night, our Alex Isenstadt reports, shattering his previous record for a Washington event — $350,000 — and indicating that corporate dollars are already flowing to Republicans as the party appears favored to win back power in November's midterms.

— Turnout for the high-dollar event, which featured every House GOP ranking member, was so substantial that its hosts, Miller Strategies' Jeff Miller and CGCN Group's John Stipicevic and Sam Geduldig, had to scramble to find a larger venue to accommodate the crowd of a little over 100, eventually settling on the Trump International Hotel. (And recall that the price to get in the door wasn't cheap, with tickets starting at $25,000 and going up to $100,000 to benefit McCarthy's campaign and leadership PACs, as well as House Republicans' campaign arm.) Overall, Alex reports, "more than 50 corporate PACs were represented as well as an array of major individual donors, many of whom flew in from out of town."

— Among the K Street types there, Geduldig told PI, were Salo Zelermyer and Chris Parinello of Valero, Heather Kennedy of The Home Depot, Kristan Nevins of Blackstone, Fred Humphries and Alli Halataei of Microsoft, Mike Sommers of the American Petroleum Institute, Emily and Eric Hargan of The Hargan Group, Jessica Mandel and Ashley Gunn of Miller Strategies, Mark Oesterle of Truist, Joe Hughes of American Airlines, Tori Barnes of the U.S. Travel Association, and CGCN's Michael Catanzaro, Antonia Ferrier and Tim Pataki.

FORMER EMILY'S LIST HEAD JOINS NFT PLATFORM: Stephanie Schriock, who led the pro-abortion-rights political action committee EMILY's List for more than a decade, is joining the board of advisers at the left-leaning nonfungible token marketplace Front Row.

— The organization launched last fall, founded by Democratic strategists to cater to progressive causes and campaigns as a growing number of political candidates seek to fund their campaigns through sales of the unique digital assets. Parker Butterworth , a Front Row co-founder, told POLITICO earlier this month that NFTs could eventually serve as passes for augmented-reality campaign rallies or events in "digital living rooms," while Washington regulators and policymakers scramble to catch up with the new technology.

— "Often credited with inventing low-dollar fundraising on Howard Dean 's presidential campaign, Stephanie's successful political career trajectory will be influential in the company's ability to continue its aim in ushering in a new era for modernized political giving, one that further engages the next generation of voters and rewards existing supporters with tangible digital recognition," the group said in an announcement of Schriock's new role.

— Under Schriock, EMILY's List, which works to elect women who back abortion rights, grew into a major force in Democratic politics. The organization raised nearly half a billion dollars during Schriock's tenure, endorsing 1,800 women and dropping $160 million on outside spending in that time.

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TOP DONORS PUT SINEMA ON NOTICE: "A group of big-dollar donors who have spent millions electing Kyrsten Sinema and other Democratic senators threatened to sever all funding to her due to her opposition to changing Senate rules in order to pass voting rights legislation," POLITICO's Holly Otterbein reports.

— "In a letter to the Arizona lawmaker, which was first obtained by POLITICO, 70 Democratic donors — some of whom gave Sinema's 2018 campaign the maximum contribution allowed by law — said they would support a primary challenge to Sinema and demanded that she refund their contributions to her 2018 campaign if she didn't change her position." (She did not change her position.)

— "We are terrified about our prospects as a democracy if we do not pass the Freedom to Vote Act and John Lewis VRA Act," the donors, who said they have given a combined $2.5 million to Sinema and the DSCC over the years, wrote in the 1,400-word missive . "We appreciate your support of these bills, but they will die without your action on Senate rules. Bipartisanship works only if it is reciprocal. Republicans are gutting our electoral system in state capitals with no federal check on them. This is life and death important to us." The letter's signatories include business executive Merle Chambers, billionaire Vincent Ryan, philanthropist Trey Beck, and former Planned Parenthood Federation of America board chair Naomi Aberly.

— "The broadside is the latest example of the fury among a growing number of Democratic donors, lawmakers and organizations after Sinema's rejection of their pleas to do away with the filibuster." For example, EMILY's List said today it will "no longer be able to endorse Sen. Sinema moving forward."

— Other groups, including the abortion rights group NARAL and liberal organizations like the League of Conservation Voters, End Citizens United // Let America Vote, Latino Victory Fund, Black Voters Matter Fund and the Collective PAC, "also recently announced they would not throw their weight behind any candidate who declines to 'take all necessary measures' to pass voting rights legislation."

HOW MICROSOFT LANDED ON WASHINGTON'S GOOD SIDE: The Washington Post's Cat Zakrzewski has a good look at how the relative silence from key congressional antitrust figures this week on Microsoft's deal to acquire Activision for nearly $70 billion "underscores how Microsoft has carved out a distinct reputation among policymakers, distancing itself from the political scrutiny embroiling its top competitors in Washington."

— "As Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Google were marshaling their Washington resources to beat back competition legislation up for debate on Capitol Hill this week, Microsoft smoothly announced one of the largest acquisitions in the history of the tech industry," in part by apparently leaning on "its reputation with lawmakers to assure them about the deal."

— "Two decades after fighting its own antitrust battles in Washington, Microsoft has emerged as a sophisticated and experienced Washington operator, positioning itself as a willing participant in regulation and developing relationships that engender rare trust. The company has come a long way since the 1990s, when it was viewed as an arrogant competitor with little regard for politicking. Lawmakers in recent years have treated Redmond, Wash., where Microsoft is headquartered, like a trusted ally in their efforts to rein in other large tech companies."

CRYPTO MINING IN DEMS' CROSSHAIRS: "Democrats in Congress are ramping up pressure on cryptocurrency firms to show that Bitcoin is worth the wattage, amid concerns that minting digital money has become an environmental disaster," POLITICO's Sam Sutton reports.

— "Scrutiny from lawmakers including Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and the leadership of the House Energy and Commerce Committee is triggering lobbying on behalf of so-called crypto miners who are using an escalating amount of computing and electricity to extract valuable digital tokens from the blockchain."

— The congressional oversight, which has prompted a hearing today with industry executives, "is expected to intensify now that the U.S. is home to more crypto mining capacity than any other country, following a crackdown in China. With crypto mining now a multibillion-dollar business, the industry is fighting to make the case that lawmakers shouldn't stand in the way of an economic boom."

— "'It's not up to the government to decide if Bitcoin is important to the country's future — that's the market,' said Bitfury CEO Brian Brooks, who served as a top Trump bank regulator before taking the helm of the crypto mining company. 'The market has spoken.'

— "Deciding how to address Bitcoin's environmental fallout is the latest policy conundrum that lawmakers and regulators face with the crypto market now worth $2 trillion. While much of the focus in Washington has been on protecting consumers from financial risks, crypto mining is spilling over into the broader debate around tackling climate change."

 

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SURVEYING THE DONOR EVENT LANDSCAPE 2 YEARS INTO COVID: Last year saw a return to more widespread in-person fundraising events, a trend that's expected to continue as November's midterms inch closer. Allegra Hewell Wilson of the Hewell Events Group , who plans Washington galas and awards ceremonies, offered her outlook on the state of fundraising in 2022 in a Q&A with fundraiser Ann Fitzgerald.

— Her main takeaway? Though she's optimistic about a more fulsome return to in-person events, Wilson warned that supply chain hiccups and labor shortages, combined with donors' varying comfort levels surrounding public health precautions, will require "flexibility and understanding. This is still not an easy environment. Groups need to be flexible with budgeting and planning and understanding with their vendors."

 

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Adam Sege is now senior analyst at public-sector management consulting firm Harvey M. Rose Associates. He most recently was deputy communications director for Everytown for Gun Safety.

Jessica Caris is joining Cetera Financial Group as senior vice president and head of corporate communications and public relations. She most recently served as partner at the financial services PR firm Haven Tower.

Albright Stonebridge Group has added Erik Brattberg as senior vice president with the Europe practice and Ahmed Khalil as senior adviser with the Middle East and North Africa practice. Brattberg most recently was director of the Europe program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Khalil has worked at Lenovo, Toshiba and Network International.

Callie Eideberg is now a senior professional staff member for the Senate Agriculture Committee. She most recently spent five years at the Environmental Defense Fund.

Amira Valliani is joining the Solana Foundation , where she'll be running the policy team and working at the intersection of web3 and government. She's an Obama White House alum.

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Rose Slotkin Victory Fund (Rep. Elissa Slotkin, Max Rose for Congress)

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New Lobbying Registrations

A1.9 Strategies LLC: Battelle Memorial Institute
Alpine Group Partners, LLC.: Tallgrass Energy Partners, Lp
Ascendant Strategic Partners: Molecular Testing Labs
Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz /The Daschle Group: Cdl 1000, Inc.
Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz /The Daschle Group: Icd Alloys & Metals LLC
Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz /The Daschle Group: Micro-X, Inc.
Batie & Associates, LLC: Lowe'S Companies, Inc.,
Carol Graves Holladay: Savannah Hilton Head International Airport
Carol Graves Holladay: Southeast Georgia Hospital System
Clark Hill, Plc: The Shyft Group
Cogent Strategies LLC: Albertsons Companies Inc.
Dutko Worldwide, LLC: Farmington, Utah
Ervin Graves Strategy Group, LLC: Capitol Hill Consulting Group On Behalf Blackwater Diving LLC
Ervin Graves Strategy Group, LLC: Rock Central LLC
G2G Consulting: Boys & Girls Clubs Of Northeast Ohio
G2G Consulting: Digitalc
G2G Consulting: Masschallenge, Inc
Greenberg Traurig, LLP: Canon Nanotechnologies, Inc.
Guide Consulting Services, Inc.: National Association Of State Mental Health Program Directors
Hollis Public Affairs: Univision Communications, Inc.
Ipolicy Solutions: Genedx, Inc.
J.A. Green And Company (Formerly LLC): Charter Communications Inc.
J.A. Green And Company (Formerly LLC): Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP: Institute Of Shortening And Edible Oils (Iseo)
Kilpatrick Townsend Stockton LLP: Strategic Biofuels
Longbow Public Policy Group, LLC: Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
Longbow Public Policy Group, LLC: Sergeants Benevolent Association Of New York City
Mg Housing Strategies LLC: Lincoln Avenue Capital
Mr. Paul Bailey: America'S Power
Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, P.C.: Access Ready Strategic Social Purpose Corporation
Sternhell Group: Athene USa
Sternhell Group: Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC
Strategic Marketing Innovations: Cabot Corporation
Strategic Marketing Innovations: Safe Health
The Fiorentino Group: Delta Dental Plans Association
The Normandy Group, LLC: Future Plans
The Normandy Group, LLC: Taylor English Duma LLP
The O Team LLC: Pulse Clinical Alliance, LLC
Tiber Creek Group: Quidnet Energy, Inc.
Viking Navigation LLC: Appalachian & Ohio Railroad, Inc.
Viking Navigation LLC: Red River Valley & Western Railroad Company
Waxman Strategies: Electrification Coalition
Waxman Strategies: Lanzajet
Wheat Shroyer Government Relations LLC: The Conafay Group

New Lobbying Terminations

Advanced Policy Consulting, LLC: Amgen USa Inc.
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld: American Coalition Of Independent Content Production
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld: Americans For Democracy
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld: Appriss, Inc.
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld: Communicare
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld: Cordant Health Solutions
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld: Global Medical Response, Inc.
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld: Healthcare Leadership Council
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld: Kaz USa, Inc.
Arent Fox LLP: Young Men'S And Young Women'S Hebrew Assn Of Washington Heights And Inwood, Inc.
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP: Agendia
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP: American Cruise Lines, Inc.
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP: Andrea Bocelli
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP: Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP: Six Flags
Atlantic Strategies Group: Raytheon Technologies (Rtx) (F N A Utc)
Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz /The Daschle Group: Hp, Inc.
Ballard Partners: Bcfs
Ballard Partners: Ckp A Division Of Brown And Brown Florida Inc.
Ballard Partners: Clinical Research Of West Florida, Inc.
Ballard Partners: Dish Network LLC
Ballard Partners: G4S Secure Solutions (USa) Inc.
Ballard Partners: Impact
Ballard Partners: Naomi Campbell
Ballard Partners: Ras
Ballard Partners: Zeta Global
Bloom Strategic Counsel: Tops Markets LLC
Bloom Strategic Counsel: Yelp
Blue Star Strategies LLC: Aspect Holdings, LLC
Blue Star Strategies LLC: Tiu Canada Ukraine Holdco Ltd.
Bracewell LLP: Kingspan Insulation LLC
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP: Arthur Kill Terminal LLC
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP: Cadiz, Inc.
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP: City Of Anchorage
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP: Clearprism LLC
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP: Crypto Council For Innovation
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP: Forest Lawn Memorial-Park Association
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP: Harbor Freight Tools USa Inc.
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP: Hca-Healthone LLC Dba Rose Medical Center
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP: Heb Grocery Company, Lp
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP: Jordan Cove Energy Project Lp
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP: Kps Global LLC
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP: Marnell Gaming, LLC
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP: Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP: National Stone Sand And Gravel Association
C6 Strategies, LLC (Fka Ms. Dana W. Hudson): Shield Ai
Capitol Decisions, Inc.: Pathfinder Solutions Pbc
Capitol Tax Partners, LLP: Downtown Detroit Inc
Cardinal Infrastructure LLC: Tesiac
Cardinal Waypoint LLC: Indivior, Inc.
Center Road Solutions: Harvard University T. H. Chan School Of Public Healths Striped
Cfm Strategic Communications (Conkling Fiskum & Mccormick): City Of Independence
Chamber Hill Strategies: Peak International Partners LLC
Cornerstone Government Affairs, Inc.: Lake Tindall, LLP Obo Board Of Mississippi Levee Commissioners
Covington & Burling LLP: Netflix Inc.
Covington & Burling LLP: Procare Software LLC
Covington & Burling LLP: Unisys Corporation
Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies: Airstrike Firefighters LLC
Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies: Ambac Assurance Corporation
Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies: Apollo Theater
Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies: Capitol Counsel LLC On Behalf Of The Everglades Trust, Inc.
Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies: Centene Corporation
Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies: Fuel Freedom Foundation (Fka Fuel Freedom Campaign)
Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies: Idexx
Crossroads Strategies, LLC: Lodging Solutions, LLC D/B/A Accommodations Plus International
Dla Piper LLP (US): Flipt, LLC
Ernst & Young LLP (Washington Council Ernst & Young): National Alliance Of Forest Owners (Nafo)
Fgh Holdings, LLC (Formerly Known As The Glover Park Group LLC): Alliance For International Youth Development
Foley & Lardner LLP: Novocure Inc.
Garrett Jemison: The University Of West Alabama Foundation
Grayrobinson Pa: Bunny'S Buddies
Guide Consulting Services, Inc.: Trilogy Integrated Resources, LLC
Hart Health Strategies: College Of American Pathologists
Hart Health Strategies: Med Claims Compliance Corporation
Health Policy Source, Inc.: Halley Orthopedics, Inc.
Hill-Rom Holdings: Hill-Rom Holdings
Hogan Lovells US LLP: Crown Castle International Corp.
Holland & Knight LLP: Raytheon Technologies Corporation And Affiliates (Fka Raytheon Company)
Holland & Knight LLP: Sas Institute Inc.
Invariant LLC: Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Ipolicy Solutions: Clear Labs
J.A. Green And Company (Formerly LLC): Gartner, Inc.
J.A. Green And Company (Formerly LLC): Mark Barnes And Associates On Behalf Of Dillon Aero
J.A. Green And Company (Formerly LLC): T-Worx Technologies
Jones Walker, LLP: Air Products And Chemicals, Inc.
Jones Walker, LLP: Canero Immigration Law Firm
Jones Walker, LLP: Fm Services Company
Jones Walker, LLP: Greater Baton Rouge Airport District
Jones Walker, LLP: Pyxus International Inc
Jones Walker, LLP: Rent-A-Center
Jones Walker, LLP: The National Atm Council
Jones Walker, LLP: Waterways Council Inc
Kadesh & Associates, LLC: Alliance For Water Efficiency
Keefe Singiser Partners, Fka Keefe Strategies LLC: Service Employees International Union (Seiu)
K&L Gates, LLP: Chspsc, LLC
Lewis-Burke Associates, LLC: University Of Virginia
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: Broadcom Corporation
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: Chemours
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: Connecticut Center For Advanced Technology (Ccat)
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: Edwards Vacuum
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: Euv Tech
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: George Mason University
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: Georgetown University
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: Hoya Corporation USa, Lsi Division
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: Integra Technologies
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: Kennedy Krieger Institute (Kki)
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: Love, Hope, Strength Foundation
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: Loyola University Maryland
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: Main Line Health System
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: Medstar Health
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: National Center For Manufacturing Sciences
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: Neurotrauma Sciences, LLC
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: Sinai Health System
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: Tectus Corporation Dba Mojo Vision
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: The Familial Hypercholesterolemia (Fh) Foundation
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: University Of Maryland Baltimore County
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: Veeco Instruments Incorporated
Mcallister & Quinn, LLC: Villanova University
Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas, Inc.: Coalition For Genetic Data Protection
Mercury Public Affairs, LLC: Altamed Health Services Corporation
Mercury Public Affairs, LLC: Clorox Services Company
Mercury Public Affairs, LLC: Confederated Salish And Kootenai Tribes Of The Flathead Nation "Tribes"
Mercury Public Affairs, LLC: Healthequity, Inc.
Michael Best Strategies LLC: Integrated Viral Protection
National Group, LLP: Oldaker & Willison, LLP On Behalf Of Teamhealth
National Group, LLP: The City University Of New York
Nicherapport LLC: Great Plains Institute
Nvg, LLC: Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Nvg, LLC: Epic-Network
Olsson, Frank, Weeda, Terman & Matz, Pc: United Fresh Produce Association
O'Neill And Associates: National Braille Press
Patrick Foley: Heinz Strategies LLC (On Behalf United Brotherhood Of Carpenters & Joiners)
Pioneer Public Affairs: Wedonthavetime Ab
Plurus Strategies, LLC: Avangrid, Inc.
Prime Policy Group: Shotspotter, Inc
Public Strategies Washington, Inc.: Amgen
Public Strategies Washington, Inc.: Bausch Health Companies, Inc.
Public Strategies Washington, Inc.: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Ridge Policy Group: Independence Blue Cross
Ridge Policy Group: Mercyhurst College
Ridge Policy Group: Pangolin Health
S-3 Group: Premiumestore LLC, Dba Premium-Ppe
S-3 Group: The Internet Association
Schramm, Williams & Associates, Inc.: American Olive Oil Producers Association
Schramm, Williams & Associates, Inc.: California Citrus Mutual
Siff & Associates Pllc: American Trucking Associations
Siff & Associates Pllc: Center For Capital Markets Competitiveness, U.S. Chamber Of Commerce
Siff & Associates Pllc: Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
Siff & Associates Pllc: Fmr LLC
Siff & Associates Pllc: Koch Companies Public Sector LLC
Siff & Associates Pllc: Sergeants Benevolent Association Of New York City
Siff & Associates Pllc: Signatory Wall And Ceiling Contractors Alliance
Siff & Associates Pllc: United Brotherhood Of Carpenters And Joiners Of America
Squire Patton Boggs: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Story Partners, LLC: Ant Group Co., Ltd
Strategies 360: Academyhealth
Summit Public Affairs: Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Dba Taft Advisors LLC Fka (Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP): Mts Systems Corporation
Telemedia Policy Corp.: Vivid Seats LLC
Tgb Strategies LLC: Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Obo Hca-Healthone LLC Dba Rose Medical Center
The Ferguson Group, LLC: Bighorn Public Affairs Group, LLC
The Ferguson Group, LLC: Food Northwest
The Ferguson Group, LLC: Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District 2
The Internet Association: The Internet Association
The Livingston Group, LLC: Fortior Solutions
The Livingston Group, LLC: Greater America LLC (On Behalf Of City Of Palmdale)
The Livingston Group, LLC: Lavender Consultants (For City Of Hoover Al)
The Mckeon Group, Inc.: Cubic Defense Applications, Inc.
The Mckeon Group, Inc.: Engense Atmor Systems Dba Dfndr Armor
The Normandy Group, LLC: Docnurse, LLC
The Normandy Group, LLC: Forest City Enterprises / Brookfield Properties
The Raben Group: Mb2 Solutions
The Raben Group: National Association For Latino Community Asset Builders
The Raben Group: Plastic Pollution Coalition, A Fiscally Sponsored Project Of Earth Island Instit
The Raben Group: Southern Poverty Law Center
The Roosevelt Group: Enterprisekc
The Smith-Free Group, LLC: Ingram Industries Inc.
Thorn Run Partners: Danbury Mission Technologies, LLC
Thorn Run Partners: Glaukos Corporation
Thorn Run Partners: High Rock Property Advisors
Thorn Run Partners: Institutional Limited Partners Association
Thorn Run Partners: South Carolina State Ports Authority
Thorn Run Partners: Telehealth Access For Behavioral Health
Thorsen French Advocacy LLC: National Alliance To End Sexual Violence
Tiber Creek Group: Morphosys US Inc.
Trioptima Ab: Trioptima Ab
Van Scoyoc Associates: Napa County, Ca
Van Scoyoc Associates: Philanthropy Southwest
Velos (Formerly Pinnacle Engineering And Management Solutions): Dcode
Velos (Formerly Pinnacle Engineering And Management Solutions): Slingshot Aerospace
Venable LLP: Mississippi Levee Board
Viking Navigation LLC: Pioneer Valley Railroad
Webster, Chamberlain & Bean, LLP: National Child Safety Council
Whitmer & Worrall, LLC: National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association Of America, Inc.
Williams And Jensen, Pllc: Accrediting Commission Of Career Schools And Colleges
Williams And Jensen, Pllc: Enable Midstream Partners, Lp
Williams And Jensen, Pllc: Mattel
Williams And Jensen, Pllc: Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board

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