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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1101 New York Ave. NW |
Address2 | Second Floor |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 320510-12
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6. House ID# 394790000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2008 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Alan Davidson, Director, Public Policy and Government Affairs |
Date | 7/21/2008 |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ADV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Openness and regulation of online advertising; privacy and competition issues surrounding online advertising.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Pablo |
Chavez |
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Chief Counsel, Senator McCain |
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Alan |
Davidson |
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Johanna |
Shelton |
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Majority Counsel, House E&C Committee |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Patent reform: S. 1145 and H.R. 1908 - Patent Reform Act of 2007; copyright reform: Digital Millennium Copyright Act service provider safe harbors, Section 107 fair use exceptions, treatment of "orphan" works, H.R. 1201 - Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007, H.R. 4279 - PRO IP Act, S. 2913 - The Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008, H.R. 5889, The Orphan Works Act of 2008.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Alan |
Davidson |
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Johanna |
Shelton |
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Majority Counsel, House E&C Committee |
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Robert |
Tai |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
General online consumer protection issues; spyware: S. 1625 - Counter Spy Act; online child safety protection issues including: S. 602 - The Child Safety Viewing Act of 2007, S. 49 - Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, S. 431 and H.R. 719 - KIDS Act of 2007, S. 519 and H.R. 3791 - SAFE Act of 2007, S. 1738 - Combating Child Exploitation Act of 2007, H.R. 3845 - PROTECT Our Children Act of 2007, as well as policy initiatives to combat child pornography; content regulation; privacy and data security issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Pablo |
Chavez |
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Chief Counsel, Senator McCain |
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Alan |
Davidson |
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Elizabeth |
Eraker |
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Robert |
Tai |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Federal energy standards and incentives, and provisions to accelerate the commercialization of plug-in vehicles.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Pablo |
Chavez |
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Chief Counsel, Senator McCain |
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Johanna |
Shelton |
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Majority Counsel, House E&C Committee |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Online health-related initiatives, including personal electronic health records and health information technology.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Pablo |
Chavez |
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Chief Counsel, Senator McCain |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H-1B and employment-based visa reform: H.R. 6039, H.R. 5882, H.R. 5921.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Pablo |
Chavez |
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Chief Counsel, Senator McCain |
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Robert |
Tai |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Openness and competition in the online services market, including Yahoo and Google advertising agreement.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Pablo |
Chavez |
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Chief Counsel, Senator McCain |
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Alan |
Davidson |
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Johanna |
Shelton |
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Majority Counsel, House E&C Committee |
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Robert |
Tai |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Promoting scientific research and education funding; encouraging accessibility of public sector information: S. 2321 E-Government Reauthorization Act of 2007; Congressional Internet Services Usage Rules and Policies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Pablo |
Chavez |
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Chief Counsel, Senator McCain |
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Alan |
Davidson |
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Elizabeth |
Eraker |
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Johanna |
Shelton |
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Majority Counsel, House E&C Committee |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues regarding benefits of online advertising for small businesses.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Pablo |
Chavez |
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Chief Counsel, Senator McCain |
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Johanna |
Shelton |
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Majority Counsel, House E&C Committee |
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Robert |
Tai |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Freedom of expression and intellectual property in international trade agreements; International freedom of expression and censorship: H.R. 275 - Global Online Freedom Act; legislation to clarify
reporting of child pornography with foreign law enforcement agencies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Pablo |
Chavez |
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Chief Counsel, Senator McCain |
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Alan |
Davidson |
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Johanna |
Shelton |
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Majority Counsel, House E&C Committee |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Open Internet access; net neutrality: FCC NOI on broadband practices, S. 215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act; spectrum allocation: 700 MHz auction proceeding, TV white spaces proceeding, dynamic auction docket; broadband policies: VOIP regulations, H.R. 3281 - Community Broadband Act of 2007, S. 1492 - Broadband Data Improv. Act, S. Res. 191 on broadband networks, S. 1493 - Advanced Info and Comm. Tech Research Act, S. 1190 - Connect the Nation Act, H.R. 3919 - Broadband Census Act;
Broadcast political advertising issues; telecom accessibility: H.R. 6320 - Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Pablo |
Chavez |
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Chief Counsel, Senator McCain |
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Alan |
Davidson |
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Johanna |
Shelton |
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Majority Counsel, House E&C Committee |
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Robert |
Tai |
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Richard |
Whitt |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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