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TECHNOLOGY

Apple Inc. hired Federal Street Strategies to work on issues related to consumer electronics, software, the internet and STEM education. Paul Brathwaite, former executive director of the Congressional Black Caucus, will work on the account.

INFRASTRUCTURE

The National Atlantic Rail Alliance hired Michael Best Strategies LLC to push for funding for light rail from New York City to Boston. Andrea Riccio, former deputy director for the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, will work on the account.

The House of Representatives of Puerto Rico hired Fulcrum Public Affairs LLC to work on facilitation of federal disaster recovery and mitigation investments and other issues. Oscar Ramirez, former senior adviser for the Labor Department during the Obama administration, will work on the account.

ENERGY

The AES Corporation hired Invariant LLC to push for an investment tax credit for energy storage. Carolyn Coda, former special assistant for the Treasury Department’s office of legislative affairs during the George W. Bush administration, will work on the account.

COVID-19 RELIEF

Minor League Baseball Relief Inc. hired Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP to push for COVID-19 relief. Ed Pagano, former Senate liaison and deputy assistant to the president for legislative affairs for the Obama White House, will work on the account. 

GUN CONTROL

Everytown for Gun Safety hired TheGROUP DC LLC to work on gun safety issues. Sudafi Henry, former director of legislative affairs for then-Vice President Biden, will work on the account.