Fluoride Action Network

Delta Dental Plans Assn. – Lobbying Expenditures

Fluoride Action Network | By Ellen Connett | 2014

The following information comes from the Center for Responsive Politics “Open Secrets” project at https://www.opensecrets.org/

Official PAC Name: DELTA DENTAL PLANS ASSOCIATION PAC
Location: OAK BROOK, IL 60523
Industry: Insurance; Accident & health insurance
Treasurer: STITCH, CHUCK
FEC Committee ID: C00213819 — (Look up actual documents filed at the FEC)

Profile for 2014 Election Cycle: as of August 7, 2014

Top Recipients

Recipient Total From Indivs From Orgs
 Clark, Katherine $5,700 $5,700 $0
 Udall, Mark $5,700 $3,700 $2,000
 Levin, Sander $5,000 $0 $5,000
 Harkin, Tom $4,000 $0 $4,000
 America’s Leadership PAC $2,500 $0 $2,500
 Ryan, Paul $2,500 $0 $2,500
 Shaheen, Jeanne $2,500 $0 $2,500
 DNC Services Corp $2,000 $2,000 $0
 Grisham, Michelle Lujan $2,000 $0 $2,000
 Guthrie, Brett $2,000 $0 $2,000
 McConnell, Mitch $2,000 $2,000 $0
 Rounds, Mike $2,000 $1,000 $1,000
 Whitfield, Ed $2,000 $0 $2,000
 Wyden, Ron $2,000 $0 $2,000

REVOLVING DOOR

9 out of 14 Delta Dental Plans Assn lobbyists in 2013 have previously held government jobs

See their employment history by clicking on their RevDoor icon here

TOP ISSUES LOBBIED, 2013

  1. Health Issues
  2. Taxes
  3. Insurance

Top Candidate Recipients, 2013-2014

Katherine Clark (D-MA) $5,700
Mark Udall (D-CO) $5,700
Sander Levin (D-MI) $5,000
Tom Harkin (D-IA) $4,000
Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) $2,500
The total of contributions to candidates from Delta Dental Plans Assn PACs is 2 times larger than contributions from individuals
BILL MOST FREQUENTLY LOBBIED ON IN THE 113th CONGRESS: H.R.1798 (Dental Insurance Fairness Act of 2013)
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Profile for 2012 Election Cycle

Top Recipients

Recipient Total From Indivs From Orgs
 Levin, Sander $6,500 $0 $6,500
 Gerlach, Jim $6,000 $0 $6,000
 Blackburn, Marsha $5,250 $250 $5,000
 Emerson, Jo Ann $5,000 $0 $5,000
 Guthrie, Brett $5,000 $0 $5,000
 Rogers, Mike $5,000 $0 $5,000
 Romney, Mitt $4,200 $4,200 $0
 Camp, Dave $4,000 $0 $4,000
 Harkin, Tom $4,000 $0 $4,000
 Murphy, Tim $4,000 $0 $4,000

Top Candidate Recipients, 2011-2012

Sander Levin (D-MI) $6,500
Jim Gerlach (R-PA) $6,000
Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) $5,250
Mike Rogers (R-MI) $5,000
Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO) $5,000
The total of contributions to candidates from Delta Dental Plans Assn PACs is 8 times larger than contributions from individuals

REVOLVING DOOR: 2012

4 out of 6 Delta Dental Plans Assn lobbyists in 2012 have previously held government jobs

TOP ISSUES LOBBIED, 2012

  1. Health Issues
  2. Taxes

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Total Lobbying Expenditures: January – August 7, 2014

2013: $1,090,000

2012: $860,000

2011: $870,000

2010: $720,000

2009: $685,000

2008: $360,000

2007: $360,000

2006: $395,000

2005: $410,000

2004: $390,000

2003: $392,500

2002: $457,500

  Subtotal for Parent Delta Dental Plans Assn: $397,500
Subtotal for Subsidiary Delta Dental Plan of California: $60,000

2001: $342,500

2000: $481,250

  Subtotal for Parent Delta Dental Plans Assn: $421,250
Subtotal for Subsidiary Delta Dental Plan of California: $60,000

1999: $447,783

  Subtotal for Parent Delta Dental Plans Assn: $367,783
Subtotal for Subsidiary Delta Dental Plan of California: $80,000

1998: $400,000

 Subtotal for Parent Delta Dental Plans Assn: $320,000
Subtotal for Subsidiary Delta Dental Plan of California: $80,000

 

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