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                                                                  Exhibit 10.13a

                               LOBBYIST AGREEMENT

         This service agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between
APOLLO GROUP, INC, ("Apollo") an Arizona corporation and parent company of
University of Phoenix ("UOP"), with its principal place of business at 4615 E.
Elwood, Phoenix, AZ 85040, and GOVERNMENTAL ADVOCATES, INC. ("Firm"), with its
principal place of business at 1127 ELEVENTH STREET, SUITE #400, SACRAMENTO,
CALIFORNIA, 95814.

PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT. The purpose of this Agreement is to state the terms and
conditions under which Firm will provide the LOBBYIST SERVICES ("Services")
included in this Agreement to Apollo, and as listed in the Scope of Services,
attached hereto, and incorporated as part of the Agreement.

         1.       SERVICES. Firm agrees to perform the Services and warrants
                  that each of its employees, agents or Firms assigned to
                  provide Services under this Agreement to Apollo shall have the
                  proper skill, training and background so as to be able to
                  perform in a competent and professional manner, that all
                  Services will be so performed and performed in a manner
                  compatible with Apollo's business operations, and that Firm
                  shall cause the Services to be performed in accordance with
                  the Scope of Services and generally accepted industry
                  practices. Firm agrees to comply with all laws, registration
                  or any other requirements of any governing body overseeing
                  such Services as performed in this Agreement, including but
                  not limited to, the compliance requirements and governmental
                  entities outlined in the Scope of Services.

         2.       TERM OF AGREEMENT. The Term of this Agreement shall commence
                  on JUNE 1, 2002, and shall continue in full force for one (1)
                  year unless otherwise terminated as provided herein. This
                  Agreement may be renewed for an additional period(s) upon
                  written mutual agreement of both parties.

         3.       PAYMENT. Compensation for Services performed under this
                  Agreement will be as outlined in the Scope of Services.
                  Payment terms will be net thirty (30) days upon receipt of
                  Firm invoice, with all payments made in arrears. Upon
                  termination of this Agreement, payments under this paragraph
                  shall cease; provided, however, that Firm will be entitled to
                  payments for periods or partials that occurred prior to the
                  date of termination and for which Firm has not yet been paid.

         4.       TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated without cause,
                  by either party with a 30 day written notice to the other
                  party. This Agreement may be terminated immediately by Apollo
                  upon any breach hereof or violation of the law by the Firm.
                  Upon termination of the Agreement, Firm shall return to Apollo
                  all records, notes, data, memoranda and materials of any
                  nature that are in Firm's possession or under Firm's control
                  and that are Apollo's property or relate to Apollo's business.

         5.       RELATIONSHIP. The parties understand that Firm is an
                  independent contractor with respect to Apollo and not an
                  employee of Apollo. Apollo shall not provide fringe benefits,
                  including health insurance benefits, paid vacation, or any
                  other employee benefit, for the benefit of Firm or any agents,
                  employees or contractors of Firm. As an independent
                  contractor, Firm shall pay all taxes imposed and other
                  liabilities incurred as an independent contractor. This
                  Agreement is neither intended to nor will it be construed as,
                  creating any other relationship, including one of employment,
                  joint venture or agency.


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         6.       NON COMPETE. For the term of this Agreement the Firm shall not
                  represent any entity that would be in direct competition with
                  Apollo, nor shall the Firm represent any entity that would
                  have an interest in conflict with the best interest of Apollo
                  without the approval of Apollo. The Firm shall immediately
                  disclose potential conflicts of interest.

         7.       OWNERSHIP OF PRODUCTS, REPORTS, ETC: Any and all products,
                  reports, etc. developed by the Firm in whole or in part which
                  are utilized, or accepted by Apollo because of the
                  relationship between the Firm and Apollo, and any and all
                  intellectual, property rights, including copyrights in the
                  products, reports, etc., shall become the exclusive property
                  of Apollo.

         8.       INSURANCE. Firm acknowledges Firm's obligation to obtain
                  appropriate insurance coverage for the benefit of Firm (and
                  Firm's employees, if any). Firm waives any rights to recovery
                  from Apollo for any injuries that Firm (and/or Firm's
                  employees) may sustain while performing services under this
                  Agreement and that are a result of the negligence of Firm or
                  Firm's employees. Firm agrees to provide Apollo with necessary
                  documentation, including certificates of insurance, evidencing
                  the required coverage, if requested.

         9.       CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. "Confidential Information" means any
                  information, whether or not owned by or developed by Apollo,
                  which is not generally known and which Firm may obtain through
                  direct or indirect contact with Apollo. Such Confidential
                  Information includes, but is not limited to: business records
                  and plans, marketing strategies, cost, discounts, product
                  design information, technical information, business affairs,
                  financial reports, customer lists, student information, and
                  other proprietary information.

                  Confidential Information does not include information that
                  Firm can show, by clear and convincing evidence, to be:

                  1)       In the public domain.

                  2)       Rightfully received from a third party without any
                           obligation of confidentiality.

                  3)       Rightfully known to Firm without any limitations on
                           use or disclosure prior to its receipt from Apollo.

                  4)       Independently developed by Firm without use of or
                           reference to the Confidential Information by persons
                           who had no access to the Confidential Information.

                  PROTECTION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. Firm understands and
                  acknowledges that the Confidential Information has been
                  developed or obtained by Apollo through the investment of
                  significant time, effort and expense, and that the
                  Confidential Information is a valuable, special, and unique
                  asset of Apollo which provides a significant market advantage,
                  and needs to be protected from improper disclosure. Firm shall
                  hold the Confidential Information of Apollo in strictest
                  secrecy and not disclose or make any use thereof except for
                  the performance of this Agreement. Firm shall not cause or
                  permit the disclosure of Confidential Information in any form
                  to any person without the prior written consent of Apollo.
                  Firm shall cause all persons who obtain access to such
                  Confidential Information, directly or indirectly, through Firm
                  to abide by the confidentiality provisions of this Agreement.
                  The obligations of this paragraph will remain in effect until
                  which time all Confidential Information is no longer
                  confidential, as defined above, through no act, breach, or
                  omission of Firm.

         10.      INDEMNIFICATION. Apollo shall not be liable for any negligent,
                  intentional or fraudulent acts of Firm or its agents. Firm
                  hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Apollo harmless from all
                  claims, losses, expenses, fees (including attorney fees),
                  costs, and judgments that may be asserted against Apollo that
                  result, directly or indirectly, from the acts or omissions of
                  Firm, Firm's employees and Firm's agents, including without
                  limitation any infringement of third party rights or violation
                  or breach of confidentiality as stated herein. The
                  indemnification provisions shall survive termination of this
                  Agreement.


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         11.      GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and
                  construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona
                  and the United States of America without reference to conflict
                  of laws principles. The Superior Court of Maricopa County
                  and/or the United States District Court for the District of
                  Arizona shall have exclusive jurisdiction and venue over all
                  controversies in connection with this Agreement, and each
                  party irrevocably consents to such exclusive and personal
                  jurisdiction and venue.

         12.      ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the final,
                  complete, and exclusive statement of the terms of the
                  agreement between the parties regarding its subject matter and
                  supersedes any prior and contemporaneous offers, negotiations,
                  and understandings, whether oral or written, between the
                  parties.

         13.      SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held by
                  any court or other tribunal to be invalid or unenforceable for
                  any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be
                  valid and enforceable. If any court or other tribunal finds
                  that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or
                  enforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would
                  become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be
                  deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.

         14.      WAIVER OF CONTRACTUAL RIGHT. The failure of either party to
                  strictly enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be
                  construed as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to
                  enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of
                  this Agreement.

         15.      AMENDMENT AND ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement may not be changed,
                  modified, altered, or amended in any respect without the
                  mutual written consent by authorized Firms of both parties.
                  This Agreement may not be assigned by Firm or otherwise
                  transferred, in whole or in part, by Firm without the prior
                  written consent of Apollo.

         16.      CORPORATE AUTHORITY. Each individual executing this Agreement
                  on behalf of a corporation represents and warrants that he/she
                  is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement on
                  behalf of said corporation and that this Agreement is binding
                  upon said corporation in accordance with its terms.

         17.      SURVIVAL OF OBLIGATIONS. The parties' rights and obligations,
                  which by their nature would continue beyond the expiration or
                  termination of this Agreement, including but not limited to
                  Confidential Information, shall survive such expiration or
                  termination of this Agreement.

         18.      TERMS/CONDITIONS. All terms and conditions of this Agreement
                  shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the
                  parties to this Agreement and their respective successors and
                  permitted assigns, as well as their respective subsidiaries,
                  affiliates, parent companies, and other entities controlling
                  or controlled by the respective parties.

         19.      NOTICE. Any notice required or permitted under this Agreement
                  must be sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt
                  requested and shall be deemed given when received by the
                  individuals set forth below. Only the authorized Firms of the
                  parties may amend or waive processes of this Agreement.

                  IF for Apollo Group, Inc.:     IF for Firm:
                  Todd Nelson, CEO               Hedy Govenar
                  4615 E. Elwood St              1127 - 11th Street, Suite #400
                  Phoenix, AZ 85040              Sacramento, California   95814

                  Such address may be changed from time to time by either party
                  by providing written notice to the other in the manner set
                  forth above.


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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The parties have executed this Agreement as of the
date first above written.

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Apollo Signature                            Firm Signature


Todd Nelson, CEO                            ------------------------------------
                                            Firm Printed Name/Title

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                                            Social Security or Federal Tax ID #

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ATTACHMENT A

                                SCOPE OF SERVICES

SERVICES

Firm shall provide strategic advice on matters concerning legislation,
regulations, public policy, electoral politics and any other topic of concern to
Apollo related to state government in the state of CALIFORNIA. All Services
performed by the Firm for Apollo under this Agreement shall be timely done.

COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT

For Services performed under this Agreement, Apollo shall pay the Firm the sum
of $10,000.00 PER MONTH. Agreement also includes reimbursement of fees/expenses
incurred on the behalf of Apollo if applicable.

COMPLIANCE - REQUIRED FOR EACH CONTRACT BUT STATE OF REGISTRATION WILL VARY

During the term of this Agreement, Firm agrees to formally register as a
legislative and executive branch lobbyist with the CALIFORNIA Secretary of
State, and further agrees to at all times abide by the laws of the state of
CALIFORNIA governing lobbyists and to inform Apollo of any legal obligations
Apollo may have under the laws of the state of CALIFORNIA.

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