Clerk of the House of Representatives • Legislative Resource Center • B-106 Cannon Building • Washington, DC 20515

Secretary of the Senate • Office of Public Records • 232 Hart Building • Washington, DC 20510

Filer Type and Name

Type:

OrganizationLobbyist

Lobbyist Name:

Mr. ERIC S. KESSLER

Employer Name:

Dow Lohnes Government Strategies LLC

Identification Numbers

House Registrant ID:

39250

Senate Registrant ID:

316013

Reporting Period

Year:

2008

Mid-Year (January 1 - June 30)

Year-End (July 1 - December 31)

Amendment

Political Action Committee Names

Contributions

No Contributions

#1.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

1/6/2008

Payee:

Dingell for Congress

Honoree:

Hon. John D. Dingell

#2.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

1/20/2008

Payee:

Hillary Clinton for President

Honoree:

Hon. Hillary R. Clinton

#3.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

1/29/2008

Payee:

Gilchrest for Congress

Honoree:

Hon. Wayne Gilchrest

#4.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

2/7/2008

Payee:

Wynn for Congress

Honoree:

Hon. Albert R. Wynn

#5.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,500.00

Date:

2/27/2008

Payee:

Lautenberg for Senate

Honoree:

Hon. Frank R. Lautenberg

#6.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

2/12/2008

Payee:

Hilary Clinton for President

Honoree:

Hon. Hillary R. Clinton

#7.

Contribution Type:

Honorary Expenses

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

3/13/2008

Payee:

Bob Blumenfield for Assembly

Honoree:

Bob Blumenfield (District Director, Hon. Howard Berman - special recognition)

#8.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

3/11/2008

Payee:

DCCC

Honoree:

Political Party Contribution

#9.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

3/27/2008

Payee:

Linda Stender For Congress

Honoree:

Hon. Linda Stender

#10.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

3/27/2008

Payee:

Pallone for Congress

Honoree:

Hon. Frank Pallone, Jr.

#11.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

4/10/2008

Payee:

Friends of Mark Warner

Honoree:

Hon. Mark Warner (candidate for open VA Senate seat)

#12.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

1/8/2008

Payee:

Wynn for Congress

Honoree:

Hon. Albert R. Wynn

#13.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

4/2/2008

Payee:

Hillary Clinton for President

Honoree:

Hon. Hillary R. Clinton

#14.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$2,000.00

Date:

4/26/2008

Payee:

Kratovil for Congress

Honoree:

Frank Kratovil

#15.

Contribution Type:

Honorary Expenses

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$600.00

Date:

4/30/2008

Payee:

League of Conservation Voters

Honoree:

Hon. Wayne Gilchrest (awardee)

#16.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

6/3/2008

Payee:

Bob Blumenfield for Assembly

Honoree:

Bob Blumenfield (District Director, Hon. Howard Berman)

#17.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

6/13/2008

Payee:

DCCC

Honoree:

Political Party Contribution

Comments

Certification and Signature

I certify that I have read and am familiar with the provisions of the Standing Rules of the Senate and the Standing rules of the House of Representatives relating to the provision of gifts and travel. I have not provided, requested or directed a gift, including travel, to a Member of Congress or an officer or employee of either House of Congress with knowledge that receipt of the gift would violate rule XXXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate or rule XXV of the Rules of the House of Representatives during this filing period.

Digitally Signed By:

ERIC KESSLER, 7/29/2008 5:51:01 PM