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Filer Type and Name

Type:

OrganizationLobbyist

Lobbyist Name:

Mrs. CYNTHIA MERIFIELD TRIPODI

Employer Name:

The Nickles Group, LLC

Identification Numbers

House Registrant ID:

37338

Senate Registrant ID:

293335

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:

$250.00

Date:

06/05/08

Payee:

Texans for John Cornyn

Honoree:

Senator John Cornyn

#2.

Contribution Type:

Honorary Expenses

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

06/10/08

Payee:

Boys and Girls Club of America

Honoree:

Boys and Girls Club of America

#3.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

05/29/08

Payee:

Texans for John Cornyn

Honoree:

Senator John Cornyn

#4.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

04/15/08

Payee:

Citizens for Arlen Specter

Honoree:

Senator Arlen Specter

#5.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

03/11/08

Payee:

McConnell Senate Committee

Honoree:

Senator Mitch McConnell

#6.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

05/20/08

Payee:

National Republican Senatorial Committee

Honoree:

National Republican Senatorial Committee

#7.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$250.00

Date:

05/08/08

Payee:

John McCain 2008

Honoree:

Senator John McCain

#8.

Contribution Type:

Honorary Expenses

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$350.00

Date:

02/12/08

Payee:

Tracy's Kids

Honoree:

Tracy's Kids

#9.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

02/14/08

Payee:

Team Sununu

Honoree:

Senator John Sununu

#10.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

03/11/08

Payee:

Stevens for Senate

Honoree:

Senator Ted Stevens

#11.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

04/14/08

Payee:

The Elizabeth Dole Committee

Honoree:

Senator Elizabeth Dole

#12.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

06/05/08

Payee:

DeMint for Senate

Honoree:

Senator Jim DeMint

#13.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

05/22/08

Payee:

Senate Majority Fund

Honoree:

Senate Majority Fund

#14.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$2,500.00

Date:

01/04/08

Payee:

Nickles Group PAC

Honoree:

Nickles Group PAC

#15.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$250.00

Date:

2/4/2008

Payee:

The Elizabeth Dole Committee

Honoree:

Elizabeth Dole

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:

CYNTHIA MERIFIELD TRIPODI, 7/30/2008 5:06:55 PM