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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 1771 N STREET, NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 26650-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
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 | |
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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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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: Janet McGregor, Acting President and CEO, Chief Operating and Financial Officer |
Date | 10/15/2009 |
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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues concerning broadcast localism.
Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones.
Issues relating to the reauthorization of the Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization and Extension Act.
Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming.
Issues relating to the reinstatement of fairness doctrine policies.
H.R.927: Satellite Consumers Right to Local Channels Act, legislation to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand satellite carriage of local television signals, and for other purposes All provisions.
H.R.1084: the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, a bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany- All provisions.
H.R.1147: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions.
H.R.2994: a bill to reauthorize the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004, and for other purposes- All provisions.
H.R.3570: Satellite Home Viewer Update and Reauthorization Act of 2009, to reauthorize satellite television legislation All provisions.
S.592: Local Community Radio Act of 2009 All provisions.
S.1670: Satellite Television Modernization Act of 2009, to reauthorize satellite television legislation- All provisions.
Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration:
In the Matter of Safe, Efficient Use and Preservation of the Navigable Airspace, Docket No. FAA-2006-25002.
Before the Department of Homeland Security:
Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones.
Issues relating to the implementation of Common Alerting Protocol.
Before the Office of Management and Budget:
In the Matter of Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval, Comments Requested, OMB Control Number: 3060-0010
Procedures for communications by registered lobbyists with administrative agency officials regarding policies and applications impacted by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Before the Federal Trade Commission:
Issues relating to competition among media outlets and the provision of news content.
Before the Government Accountability Office:
Issues concerning data gathering efforts by government agencies.
Issues concerning the relationship of video programming offerings to ownership structure and economic factors in the media marketplace.
Before the Federal Communications Commission:
Issues concerning the inclusion of FM receiver chips in mobile phones.
Issues concerning the status of the transition to digital television and consumer awareness.
In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 02-277
In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, MB 06-121
In the Matter of Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules Regarding Environmental Compliance Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications, WT Docket No. 08-61
In the Matter of Amendment of Part 2 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems; WT Docket No. 00-258
In the Matter of Amendment of Section 2.106 of the Commissions Rules to Allocate Spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service; WT Docket No. 95-18
In the Matter of Broadcast Maximization Committees Emergency Request for Filing Freeze Commencement of Rural, First-Come, First-Served, Digital Licensing for Low Power Television and Television Translators Beginning August 25, 2009, DA 09-1487
In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers, MM 01-235
In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets, MM 00-244
In the Matter of Development of a National Broadband Plan for Our Future, GN Docket No. 09-51
In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325
In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds, WT Docket No. 03-187
In the Matter of Fostering Innovation and Investment in the Wireless Communications Market, GN Docket No. 09-157
In the Matter of Fourteenth Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, MB Docket No. 07-269
In the Matter of Implementation of the Child Safe Viewing Act; Examination of Parental Control Technologies for Video or Audio Programming, MB Docket No. 09-26
In the Matter of Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, Consolidating the 800 and 900 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool Channels; WT Docket No. 02-55
In the Matter of Petition Regarding the Actions of Certain Radio Broadcasters in Opposition to the Performance Rights Act, MB Docket No. 09-143
Before the Federal Communications Commission, con't:
In the Matter of Policies to Promote Rural Radio Service and to Streamline Allotment and Assignment Procedures, MB Docket No. 09-52/RM-11528
In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcasting Services, MB Docket No. 07-294
In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System, EB Docket No. 04-296
In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets, MM 01-317
In the Matter of Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licensee Public Interest Obligations, MM Docket No. 00-168
In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies, MB 04-228
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO),
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 |
Marcellus |
Alexander |
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Bobeck |
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Kelly |
Cole |
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Myra |
Dandridge |
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Erin |
Dozier |
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Jamie |
Gillespie |
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Scott |
Goodwin |
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Michael |
Hershey |
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Ben |
Ivins |
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Laurie |
Knight |
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Jane |
Mago |
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Mike |
Mullen |
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Suzanne |
Head |
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Valerie |
Schulte |
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Jerianne |
Timmerman |
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Larry |
Walke |
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Mildred |
Webber |
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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 ADV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to direct-to-consumer advertising.
H.R. 3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, establishes the Consumer Financial Protection Agency as an independent executive agency to regulate the provision of consumer financial products or services - Provisions regarding advertising of consumer financial products and services.
H.R. 3200: Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes - Provisions relating to direct-to-consumer advertising.
Americas Healthy Future Act of 2009 [No Bill Number Available] - Provisions relating to direct-to-consumer advertising.
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 |
Kelly |
Cole |
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Myra |
Dandridge |
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Jamie |
Gillespie |
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Michael |
Hershey |
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Laurie |
Knight |
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Mike |
Mullen |
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Jane |
Mago |
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Jerianne |
Timmerman |
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Mildred |
Webber |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.Con.Res.49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions.
H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions.
S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions.
S.Con.Res.14: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions.
H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions.
S.1145: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009, to amend section 114 of title 17, United States Code, to provide for agreements for the reproduction of performance of sound recordings by webcasters All provisions.
Before the National Economic Council (NEC):
Issues concerning public performance royalties in sound recordings delivered by free over-the-air radio broadcast stations.
Before the US Patent and Trademark Office:
Issues concerning a broadcaster treaty, a treaty enhancing the rights of performers in audiovisual works, and a treaty on limitations and exceptions pending at the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Before the Copyright Royalty Board:
In the Matter of Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings and Ephemeral Recordings, RM 2009-1
Before the Government Accountability Office:
Issues concerning public performance royalties in sound recordings delivered by free over-the-air radio broadcast stations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Government Accountability Office (GAO)
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 |
Kelly |
Cole |
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Myra |
Dandridge |
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Erin |
Dozier |
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Jamie |
Gillespie |
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Michael |
Hershey |
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Ben |
Ivins |
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Laurie |
Knight |
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Jane |
Mago |
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Mike |
Mullen |
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Suzanne |
Head |
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Jerianne |
Timmerman |
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Mildred |
Webber |
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Scott |
Goodwin |
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Ann |
Bobeck |
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Valerie |
Schulte |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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Internet Address: http://www.nab.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=About_NAB
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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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