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Question: Is this LAUSD’s first Lobbying Program?

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Answer: No. LAUSD's first lobbying code was enacted in November 2002. However, in May 2006 the LAUSD Board of Education adopted a revised lobbying code to clarify and strengthen the program. The revised policy is not only easier to understand for lobbyists, employees, and the public, but it also provides a greater level of transparency through the online disclosure system.. Answer: Absolutely not.
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Question: Who needs to register under LAUSD’s Lobbying Disclosure Program?

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Expenditure Trigger - An organization that expects to spend $10,000 or more during the calendar year to lobby LAUSD on its own behalf meets this trigger and is required to register as an Expenditure Lobbying Organization. Compensation Trigger - An organization that is paid (in any amount) lobby LAUSD on a client's behalf meets this trigger and is required to register as a Paid Lobbying Organization.
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Question: What does a Lobbying Organization’s “standing” refer to?

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ldquo;Standing” refers to a Lobbying Organization's level of compliance with respect to the rules of the LAUSD Lobbying Disclosure Code. ldquo;Good” standing means that a Lobbying Organization and its representatives have complied with filing requirements and deadlines of the Code and that there are no unresolved fines or violations on record.
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Question: Why does LAUSD have a Lobbying Disclosure Program?

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To mitigate concerns about back-room deals by requiring a meaningful degree of transparency from those who seek to influence the decisions of public officials. To provide an ethical framework for lobbyists to have their voices heard in our district without compromising public trust or integrity.
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Question: What is a Paid Lobbying Organization?

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Answer: A Paid Lobbying Organization is an entity that meets the compensation trigger or the compensation and expenditure triggers.
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Question: What is an Expenditure Lobbying Organization?

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Answer: An Expenditure Lobbying Organization is an entity that meets the expenditure trigger. A Small Expenditure Lobbying Organization is an entity that spends $10,000 or more, but less than $100,000, during a calendar year to lobby LAUSD. A Large Expenditure Organization is an entity that spends $100,000 or more to lobby LAUSD.
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What Is Lobbying?

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Communication with the city of Omaha Mayor, any member of the Omaha City Council, any department director or members of the City Planning Board, for the purpose of influencing official action.
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Defined by an Encyclopedia, lobbying is the practice of private advocacy with the goal of influencing a governing body, in order to ensure that an individual’s or organization’s point of view is represented in the government. In practical terms, lobbying is communicating your views and opinions to members of the government (in this case, State Legislators), with the hope that your actions and messages will impact their decisions.
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Lobbying is defined as “the attempt to influence legislation.” Legislation includes actions by Congress or any state legislature, local council, or other similar governing body. Actions by these bodies include acts, bills, or resolutions. If an exempt organization contacts, or urges the public to contact, a member or employee of a governing body in order to advocate for or against an action by the body, it is lobbying.
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What kind of lobbying do you do?

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Sometimes members stand in the lobby of the community center to converse so they don't disturb folks listening to the presentations. The club is not a political organization and takes no stand concerning politics. We don't donate to political parties nor do we donate to organizations that are politically minded.
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Question: Where can I get this program for my site?

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Answer: Coppermine is a free Multimedia Gallery, released under GNU GPL. It is full of features and has been ported to various platforms. Visit the Coppermine Home Page to find out more or download it.
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Question #1: How can I get more information on the program?

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Answer: We encourage you to visit us for an information session where you can learn about our program. These sessions will also provide the opportunity for you to review your goals with the director of the post-professional DPT program. Individual appointments are available by calling Kyle Hewson, 631-444-6774.
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Question #15: Is this an on-line program?

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Answer: There is presently one summer course in the program that is offered online. The rest of the curriculum is considered an onsite educational model, allowing PTs with varied clinical expertise to discuss and learn together in the classroom.
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Question #7: Do you offer a master’s in nutrition?

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Answer: No, we do not have a master’s in nutrition. We do have a Master’s in Health Care Policy and Management wherein you can take nutrition courses. (The nutrition concentration is only recommended for those students who have a nutrition/dietetic background.)
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Question #19: Must I do an internship with the Master’s?

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Answer: Most students choose to complete a practicum during their last semester. Internships are available on a limited basis. Students must have departmental approval.
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Question: Can I have a link to my website in my property listing(s)?

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Answer: For an additional $20 charge you may have a link to your own website from your Runaway Rentals listing. Please note that we do not have a program in place to track the visitors you receive through us. It is your responsibility to track visitors from other sites, and determine what sites are bringing visitors directly to your website.
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Question #3. If using another package, which one(s)?

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Typically, I use pESSL, but use ScaLAPACK or PLAPACK when users have the need (prefer PLAPACK, especially to build a custom solver/routine). ScaLAPACK is comfortable in some sense because I have been using it (off-and-on) for so many years. However, the differences are all in performance, which is important, but my problems with LAPACK/ScaLAPACK all stem from the interface and that, of course, does not change. [Yes, I copied my response from the LAPACK response above ..
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I am not a U. S. Citizen. Can I still apply to your program?

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In order to considered for our dietetic internship program, you must be a U. S. Citizen at the time of application.
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In what ways can I be involved in my child’s program?

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We encourage you to come and visit your child and participate in the activities of the day. Speak with your child’s teacher for special upcoming events or let them know about your special talents and interests. If you would like to join your child for lunch, please communicate this to the front desk so that we may prepare an extra meal for you, at no charge.
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How long does this master’s program take?

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The online MCJ program includes 48 quarter-credit hours of coursework and can be completed in as little as two years of part-time study or one year of full-time study.
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What are the consequences of lobbying?

IRS
If a 501(c)(3) organization conducts substantial lobbying, it risks losing its tax-exempt status. Loss of exemption would result in the organization’s income becoming subject to income tax. In addition, taxes may apply to the organization and to managers who knew that the lobbying expenditures were excessive.
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Question: Will this program jeopardize a non-profit’s 501(c)3 status with the IRS?

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Answer: No. 501(c)3 non-profits may meet our registration triggers and be required to register without violating IRS rules about how much a 501(c)3 can lobby. The IRS has its own criteria for what constitutes too much lobbying for a non-profit. That criteria is based on the proportion that lobbying comprises of an organization's total activities.
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Question: Will my medication(s) look the same?

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If you use generic drugs, it’s the generic version that you receive from Medco that will look different than what you’re currently using. That’s because generic drug manufacturers sometimes use different inactive ingredients, such as fillers and dyes. Please be assured that no matter what your generic medication looks like, it will have the same active ingredient as its generic and brand-name counterparts.
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Question #4: Can I use the same application for the Master’s and the Advanced Certificate?

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Answer: You must apply separately to each program. The Master’s application is different from the Advanced Certificate.
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Question #9: What type of job can I get when I finish this master’s?

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Answer: Our students have very vast backgrounds. For some, the master’s will allow them to move ahead in their field; for other students, their degree opens new doors. We have doctors, nurses, billing specialists, health educators, PTs, OTs, and marketing personnel among our graduates. You can utilize your master’s to strengthen your job position; to make you more effective as a manager. Advisors are available to discuss career goals with you.
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Question: I'm being harassed. That's not right, is it?

Frequently Asked Questions: North Dakota Department of Labor
Answer: If the harassment is based on your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, or status with regard to public assistance, it may be a violation of anti-discrimination laws. Answer: Possibly. An employer has the right to review medical documentation related to your request for an accommodation to determine if it is reasonable.
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Question: Can the water tank(s) be removed for the ferry mission?

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Answer: No. The aircraft configuration for the ferry flight must exactly match the fire-fight configuration. For the ferry mission the tank MUST be empty.
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Question #2: What are the deadlines for applying to the program?

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Answer: Applications will be accepted prior to the start of the fall, spring and summer semesters with the following deadlines: Spring Semester: December 1; Summer Semester: April 1; and Fall Semester: June 1.
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Question #7: Can I transfer credits into the program?

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Answer: You may request to transfer up to 9 graduate credits from an accredited university. These courses must have been completed within the past 10 years. Approval is determined after evaluation by the Program Director and the Assistant Dean for Academic and Student Affairs of the School of Health Technology and Management.
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Question: What are some rural implications of the Medicare program?

Rural Medicare FAQs
Answer: Because of the heavy dependence on Medicare revenues of most rural hospitals and health care delivery systems, Medicare has been a central issue to rural health care stakeholders. The network of providers that serves rural Americans is fragile and more dependent on Medicare revenue because of the high percentage of Medicare beneficiaries who live in rural areas.
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