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                                                                   Exhibit 10.13

                               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, 2001, 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, President           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, President                 -----------------------------------
                                             Firm Printed Name/Title


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      Date                                   Date


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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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