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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:

$1,000.00

Date:

07/15/2008

Payee:

Texans for Senator John Cornyn, Inc

Honoree:

Senator John Cornyn

#2.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$250.00

Date:

07/30/2008

Payee:

Tom Feeney for Congress

Honoree:

Congressman Tom Feeney

#3.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

09/29/2008

Payee:

Friends of Jim Inhofe Committee

Honoree:

Senator Jim Inhofe

#4.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

07/29/2008

Payee:

Friends of Connie Mack

Honoree:

Congressman Connie Mack

#5.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

09/30/2008

Payee:

Friends of Gordon Smith

Honoree:

Senator Gordon Smith

#6.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$1,000.00

Date:

09/30/2008

Payee:

Friends of Gordon Smith

Honoree:

Senator Gordon Smith

#7.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

09/26/2008

Payee:

Collins for Senator

Honoree:

Senator Susan Collins

#8.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

09/25/2008

Payee:

Sensenbrenner Committee

Honoree:

Congressman James Sensenbrenner

#9.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$500.00

Date:

10/15/2008

Payee:

Truth Accountability and Courage Political Action Committee

Honoree:

Senator Tom Coburn

#10.

Contribution Type:

FECA

Contributor Name:

Self

Amount:

$2,600.00

Date:

12/23/2008

Payee:

Citizens for Arlen Specter

Honoree:

Senator Arlen Specter

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, 1/30/2009 11:51:42 AM