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TECHNOLOGY

Peloton Interactive Inc. hired Forbes Tate Partners to work on issues related to commerce, tax, trade and health. Jeff Forbes, former staff director for Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee, and Jeff Sadosky, former communications director for Sen. Rob PortmanRobert (Rob) Jones PortmanMo Brooks launches Senate bid in Alabama Johnson, Grassley indecision freezes key Senate races Republicans set to rebound big in 2022 midterms, unless... MORE (R-Ohio), will work on the account.

Peloton also hired Tai Ginsberg & Associates LLC to work on support for at-home fitness technologies. Jason Tai, former professional staff members for Democrats on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, will work on the account.

CYBERSECURITY

FireEye Inc. hired Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld LLP to work on legislative and administrative action related to cybersecurity policy, defense appropriations and homeland security. Former Rep. Ileana Ros-LehtinenIleana Carmen Ros-LehtinenBottom line Bottom line Democrats elect Meeks as first Black Foreign Affairs chairman MORE (R-Fla.), and Ed Pagano, former chief of staff to Sen. Patrick LeahyPatrick Joseph LeahySenate Republicans torn over return of earmarks Lobbyists eager for return to earmarks Bottom line MORE (D-Vt.), will work on the account.

CORONAVIRUS RELIEF

The American Hotel & Lodging Association hired Forbes Tate Partners to work on the Paycheck Protection Program, the Employee Retention Tax Credit and issues related to online booking scams. Stacey Rolland, senior adviser at the Treasury Department during the Obama administration and former adviser to Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiGOP campaign chief confident his party will win back House Moderate Democrats warn leaders against meddling in Iowa race House Republicans who backed Trump impeachment warn Democrats on Iowa election challenge MORE (D-Calif.), and Jeff Strunk, former deputy floor director for ex-Speaker John BoehnerJohn Andrew BoehnerAmbitious House lawmakers look for promotions Lobbyists eager for return to earmarks Bottom line MORE (R-Ohio), will work on the account.


HEALTH CARE 

Everlywell Inc., a digital health company providing at-home COVID-19 testing, hired Invariant Government Relations to introduce the company’s testing solutions to policymakers and work on reimbursement and telehealth issues associated with COVID-19 tests. Annabell McWherter, former counsel for Republicans on the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, and Christopher Gillott, former deputy chief of staff to Sen. Bill CassidyBill CassidyOVERNIGHT ENERGY: Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Obama marine monument designation | Interior reverses course on tribal ownership of portion of Missouri river | White House climate adviser meets with oil and gas companies Senate GOP pushes back on list of participants in oil and gas leasing forum OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Native groups hope Haaland's historic confirmation comes with tribal wins | EPA asks court to nix Trump rule limiting GHG regs | Green group asks regulators to block use of utility customers' money for lobbying  MORE (R-La.), will work on the account.

FOOD PRODUCTION

Tyson Foods Inc. hired Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP to work on issues related to food production. Former Sen. Mark PryorMark Lunsford PryorBottom line Everybody wants Joe Manchin Cotton glides to reelection in Arkansas MORE (D-Ark.) and Brian McKeon, former legislative aide to ex-Sen. Barbara BoxerBarbara Levy BoxerBottom line Trump administration halting imports of cotton, tomatoes from Uighur region of China Biden inaugural committee to refund former senator's donation due to foreign agent status MORE (D-Calif.), will work on the account.

INFRASTRUCTURE 

Francis Energy, an electric vehicle charging station company, hired Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies to work on infrastructure investment issues and energy and electric vehicles issues. Patrick Martin, former legislative correspondent to ex-Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Ind.), will work on the account.