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HEALTH CARE

The American Diabetes Association hired McDermott+Consulting to work on issues relating to diabetes coverage and payment. Kristen O’Brien, former law clerk for ex-Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.), will work on the account.

CORONAVIRUS RELIEF

The Police Officers Association of Michigan hired Folger Square Group LLC to work on special funding to address COVID-19, as well as general law enforcement and criminal justice issues. Dennis McGrann, special assistant at the Energy Department during the Clinton administration, will work on the account.

ENVIRONMENT

The advocacy group Ocean Conservancy Inc. hired Cassidy & Associates to work on marine protection efforts, including the reauthorization of legislation that deals with fisheries management. Amelia Jenkins, former deputy staff director and senior policy adviser for Democrats on the House National Resources Committee, will work on the account.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Asset Marketing Services, a Minnesota-based provider of coins and bullion to collectors, hired Hogan Lovells to work on outreach to the U.S. Mint. Former Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) will work on the account.

TECHNOLOGY 

Shelton Technology LLC, a Michigan-based automotive intellectual property company, hired Rulon & White Governance Strategies to work on intellectual property theft issues related to China. Todd White, former aide to the late Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), will work on the account.

SCIENCE

California Life Sciences Association hired Forbes Tate Partners to work on issues related to life sciences businesses like biotechnology and medical device companies. Rachel Miller, former legislative assistant to Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), and Libby Greer, former chief of staff to ex-Rep. Allen Boyd (D-Fla.), will work on the account.