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It is not the
government's money that gets spent in Washington, D. Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide is part of
the WPP Group, one of the world's largest communications services
organizations (Nasdaq: http://www.

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They have the seasoned judgment and practical insight that our clients value. Baker.

federalistgroup. Clergy + Activists Declare GOP Budget and Tax Cuts Moral Outrage

WASHINGTON , AFSCME President Gerald W.

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"Chris and Gordon's arrival marks a tremendous accomplishment for the
Federalist Group," said Robert Mathias, managing director of Ogilvy PR's
Washington office that acquired the Federalist Group in September 2005.

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This is
a responsible budget that reins in spending to limits not seen in years.com.4 million members. AFSCME organizes for social and economic justice in the
workplace and through political action and legislative advocacy.

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Former Democratic Congressman Adds Clout
to Bipartisan Government Relations Firm

WASHINGTON, The Federalist Group today announced
that U. In that
role, he was the principal advisor to the Congressman on House Energy and
Commerce Committee issues and votes. The Federalist Group is
a wholly owned subsidiary of Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide.

This category covers issues broadly related to the budget for the United States federal (national) government.

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McEntee will
unveil a week of grassroots and public relations activity leading up to a
possible final vote in Congress on the Republican leadership's budget and tax
cut agenda. The campaign will include: vigils, sit-
ins, billboards, phone calls, direct mail, public relations and paid media.

WHERE: National Press Club

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME),
AFL-CIO, is the nation's fastest growing public service employee union with
1.

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The Federalist Group's professional staff
has decades of experience in grassroots and advocacy groups , campaigns, House,
Senate and Executive offices and prides itself on the ability to anticipate
and mitigate actions by government that can adversely affect clients'
profitability and stability.
In October, McEntee launched the Emergency Campaign for America's
Priorities (ECAP), a coalition of unions and advocacy groups, to stop the
Republican-led slaughter of public services in order to pay for tax breaks for
the wealthy.m. AFSCME
represents a diverse group of service and health care workers in the public
and private sectors including nurses, EMTs, bus drivers, child care providers ,
custodians and librarians.

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WASHINGTON, I applaud the House for passing a
budget framework that protects America, helps economic growth, funds our
priorities, and keeps us on track to cut the deficit in half by 2009.

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"Both
will provide valuable contributions to the entire network and we could not be
happier.com).

WHO: AFSCME President Gerald W.

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"The Federalist Group has earned a reputation as being one of the most
effective groups in the city and Gordon and I believe our legislative
experience, on the Democratic side, will quickly add value to its clients ,"
said John.

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McEntee will make this announcement at the National Press Club's
Newsmaker event on Monday, December 12 at 10 a.

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Statement By President Bush

"Chris and I have worked together with
great success for over a decade and both saw that the Federalist Group's
reputation, philosophy and people made it the natural fit for us," added
Taylor.
Both additions will provide strategic and policy advice to a diverse group
of clients on regulatory and legislative issues, specifically in the areas of
telecommunications, energy, health care, agriculture, information technology
and international trade. Firm partners include Stewart Hall, Wayne
Berman, John Green, Drew Maloney and James J.

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Congressman Chris John Joins Federalist Group

John, 46, a four-term congressman from Louisiana, was a member of the
Committees on Energy and Commerce, Resources and Agriculture .

The federal budget is adopted annually in legislation adopted by Congress and signed by the president .

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For more
information, visit our Web site at http://www.

, the Environmental Protection Agency or Department of Defense).

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"
"We are committed to establishing the most effective bipartisan firm
dedicated to achieving our clients' goals," said Wayne Berman, managing
director of the Federalist Group. In its 25th year, Ogilvy PR provides strategic public relations
counsel to a variety of clients across its consumer marketing, corporate,
healthcare, technology, public affairs, social marketing and entertainment
practices.

AFSCME President to Kick Off Week of Action on GOP Leadership's Budget

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John was considered one of the leading
advocates for energy-related matters in the House of Representatives. "I look forward to working among such a talented team.

spending reviewing

McEntee will preview ECAP's new strategy to persuade moderates to oppose
this Draconian plan and the union's efforts to hold accountable politicians
who vote against America's families.

Information at this level of specificity will be found in other areas of the directory.

bipartisan taxpayers

S. Representative Chris John (D-LA) has joined the firm as managing
director.com.

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congressional budgetary

McEntee

WHAT: Newsmaker event

WHEN: December 12, 2005; 10 a.

Topics covered in this category include: appropriations (spending), taxation, and federal entitlements.

This category does not cover budgets for particular programs or agencies (i.

taxpayers combating

I
appreciate the Members of Congress in the House and the Senate who worked hard
to produce this agreement and who support its passage.m.

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; it is the people's
money -- and taxpayer dollars must be spent wisely, or not spent at all. The agency also offers biotechnology and government affairs
expertise through its subsidiaries Feinstein Kean Healthcare and the
Federalist Group, respectively.wpp.

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He also served
as Chairman of the Blue Dog Coalition, a centrist group of more than 30
Democrat members of Congress. "Chris and Gordon both have the relevant
experience to greatly assist our clients in managing their political risk. Chris John.ogilvypr.

reviewing budgets

Also joining the practice is John's former Chief of Staff, Gordon
Taylor , as senior vice president."
Along with John, Taylor brings over 10 years experience on Capitol Hill,
most recently serving as Chief of Staff to former Rep.

About the Federalist Group , LLC
The Federalist Group, a Washington-based government relations firm,
specializes in legislative advocacy, policy initiatives, securing federal
appropriations, legislative and executive relationship building, regulatory
advocacy and grassroots campaigns.