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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 901 K Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 1250 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 71553-12
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6. House ID# 358040000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2010 |
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. | ||||||||
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Thomas M. Sneeringer, Managing Director-Federal Governmental Affairs |
Date | 04/14/2010 |
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Provisions regarding Federal funding for corporate investments, MTB and tax benefits.
Public Law 111-5, American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009, Health insurance subsidy extenders.
Public Law 111-118, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2010, Health insurance subsidy extenders.
Public Law 111-117, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2010, Buy American requirements for Highway & Public Transportation projects.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. 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 |
Katie R. |
McCall |
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Exec Off of the President, Special Asst to Soc Sec |
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Jennifer W. |
Lindsey |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2868, Chemical Facility Anti Terrorism Act of 2009, provisions relating to the impact on the domestic steel industry, Entire bill.
H.R.3258, Drinking Water System Security Act of 2009, Entire bill
S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Anti-terrorism Security Act of 2010, provisions relating to the impact on the domestic steel industry.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. 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 |
Katie R. |
McCall |
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Exec Off of the President, Special Asst to Soc Sec |
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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.1337, America's Energy Security Trust Fund Act of 2009, Entire bill.
H.R.1759, Emission Migration Prevention with Long-term Output Yields Act, Entire bill.
H.R.2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act, Entire bill.
S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, Entire bill.
S.1421, Asian Carp Prevention and Control Act, Entire bill.
H.R.3173, Asian Carp Prevention and Control Act, Entire bill.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. 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 |
Scott R. |
Salmon |
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Thomas M. |
Sneeringer |
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Katie R. |
McCall |
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Exec Off of the President, Special Asst to Soc Sec |
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Jennifer W. |
Lindsey |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1322, the Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009, All provisions relating to the impact on large employers and collectively bargained benefits.
Department of Labor Proposed Regulation, ERISA Welfare Benefit Plan
Health Care Reform legislation as follows:
H.R. 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009
S. 1679 Affordable Health Choices Act
S. 1152 Healthy Families Act
H.R. 2460 Health Families Act
ISSUES: provisions relating to employer provided benefits and offsets
Cost Shifting: public plan payments/medicare payments
Delivery/Payment Reform: health IT, prevention and wellness/PFP
Health Insurance Exchange
Mandated Participation
Minimum Benefit Requirements
ERISA preemption
Offsets/changes to corporate tax exclusion
H.R.3590, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
H.R.3692, Affordable Health Care for America Act
H.R.4872, Reconciliation Act of 2010
Regarding the following issues:
ERISA federal preemption
Health tax treatment: exclusions and excise tax on high value plans
Public Option
Employer Mandates
Cost Shifting
HRAs/HSAs/FSAs
Application of Health Industry Fee to TPA fees
Premium Taxes on Employer Plans
Part Time Workers
Individual Mandates
Public Law 111-118, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2010, Provisions related to health insurance subsidy extenders.
H.R.4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010, Provisions related to health insurance subsidy extenders.
H.R.2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, Provisions related to health insurance subsidy extenders.
COBRA, Extend benefits period; and extend termination date.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. 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 |
Katie R. |
McCall |
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Exec Off of the President, Special Asst to Soc Sec |
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
MSHA and OSHA as it relates to steelmaking operations.
Implementation of the transportation of explosives.
Confirmation hearings of the MSHA and OSHA Administrators
Pension relief as it relates to the steel industry
H.R.3936, Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act of 2009, Entire bill.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. 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 |
Thomas M. |
Sneeringer |
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Scott R. |
Salmon |
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Jennifer W. |
Lindsey |
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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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Steel inputs in the upcoming Miscellaneous Tariff Bill
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. 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 |
Jennifer W. |
Lindsey |
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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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1325, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and modify the section 45 credit for refined coal from steel industry fuel, and for other purposes, Entire bill
Miscellaneous tax measurers including Last In, First Out (LIFO)
H.R.3916, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and modify the section 45 credit for refined coal from steel industry fuel, and for other purposes, Entire bill
H.R.4213, American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010, Steel Industry Fuel Credit.
H.R.3590, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
H.R.3692, Affordable Health Care for America Act
H.R.4872, Reconciliation Act of 2010
Regarding the following issues:
ERISA federal preemption
Health tax treatment: exclusions and excise tax on high value plans
Public Option
Employer Mandates
Cost Shifting
HRAs/HSAs/FSAs
Application of Health Industry Fee to TPA fees
Premium Taxes on Employer Plans
Part Time Workers
Individual Mandates
Public Law 111-118, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2010, Provisions related to health insurance subsidy extenders.
H.R.4691, Temporary Extension Act of 2010, Provisions related to health insurance subsidy extenders.
H.R.2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, Provisions related to health insurance subsidy extenders.
COBRA, Extend benefits period; extend termination date; and tax provisions to self-insured plans.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. 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 |
Scott R. |
Salmon |
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Jennifer W. |
Lindsey |
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Katie R. |
McCall |
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Exec Off of the President, Special Asst to Soc Sec |
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
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009, all provisions relating to the enforcement of U.S. trade laws.
H.R. 499, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2009, all provisions relating to the application of countervailing duties to nonmarket economies.
H.R. 471- Supporting Americas Manufacturers Act, all provisions relating to section 421 in trade law.
Issues relating to the implementation and enforcement of American trade laws.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. 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 |
Thomas M. |
Sneeringer |
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Jennifer W. |
Lindsey |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Public Law 111-117, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2010, Buy American requirements for Highway & Public Transportation projects.
Soo Lock Proposal issues generally.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
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 |
Jennifer W. |
Lindsey |
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Thomas M. |
Sneeringer |
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Katie |
McCall |
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Exec Off of the President, Special Asst to Soc Sec |
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.
20. Client new address
Address | 901 K Street, NW, Suite 1250 |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
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
27. Add the following 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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4 | 8 | 12 |