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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 50 F Street, NW |
Address2 | 6th Floor |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Arlington |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22202-4801 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 15097-12
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6. House ID# 304020000
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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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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: John J. Motley III, Senior Vice President, Government & Public Affairs |
Date | 10/15/2008 |
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 ACC
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 3970, Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007, Title III, Corporate Tax Reform; Section 2026 Food Donation
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 |
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Curry |
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Dagmar |
Farr |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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John |
Billings |
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LD, Rep. Charles Bass; Policy Advisor, Rep. Kirk |
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Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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John |
Kelley |
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John |
Motley |
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Catherine |
Polley |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007, Sec. 11002, Farm Bill - labeling, nutrition, food stamps, EBT, co-branding, Country of Origin labeling and other provisions.
HR 6124 Food Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, Sec. 11002, To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012 and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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 |
Anne |
Curry |
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Dagmar |
Farr |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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John |
Billings |
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LD, Rep. Charles Bass; Policy Advisor, Rep. Kirk |
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Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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John |
Kelley |
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John |
Motley |
III |
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Catherine |
Polley |
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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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 5546 and S. 3086, Credit Card Fair Fee Act - Debit and credit card interchange fees
HR 6348 Credit Card Interchange Fee Act of 2008 - Revises credit card interchange fee rules imposed on merchants, seeks additional transparency and disclosure.
HR 5244 Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights, Section 5 - Report to Congress fees on merchants
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 |
Anne |
Curry |
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Dagmar |
Farr |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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John |
Billings |
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LD, Rep. Charles Bass; Policy Advisor, Rep. Kirk |
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Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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John |
Kelley |
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John |
Motley |
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Catherine |
Polley |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 6491, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2008 - Organized Retail Crime
S. 3434, Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2008 - Organized Retail Crime
HR 6713, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2008 - Organized Retail Crime
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 |
Anne |
Curry |
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Dagmar |
Farr |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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John |
Billings |
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LD, Rep. Charles Bass; Policy Advisor, Rep. Kirk |
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Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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John |
Kelley |
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John |
Motley |
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Catherine |
Polley |
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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
HR 2831, Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007: expands statute of limitation under which to file a discrimination claim.
HR 1644 and S. 969, RESPECT Act: redefines NLRA definition of "supervisor" - more employees have ability to unionize
S. 1881 and HR 3195, ADA Restoration Act: expands ADA to include common injuries (i.e. a cold); little discretion left to employer.
S. 1041 and HR 800, Employee Free Choice Act of 2007 -- to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join or assist labor orgaanizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organising efforts, and for other purposes.
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 |
Anne |
Curry |
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Dagmar |
Farr |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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John |
Billings |
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LD, Rep. Charles Bass; Policy Advisor, Rep. Kirk |
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Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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John |
Kelley |
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John |
Motley |
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Catherine |
Polley |
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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 PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 6337, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 - Title III, Privacy and Security Provisions - would require a patient's written consent before using their health information for certain purposes.
HR 6331Medicare Patients and Providers Improvement Act - AMP - Provisions relating to retail pharmacy and Medicaid drug reimbursement (became public law 7/15/08)
HR 5839, Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act - E-Pedigree mandates, enhanced wholesaler licensing, national uniform standards
HR 970 and S. 2274, Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2007- prohibits sale of DXM products to persons under 18 years of age.
HR 6898, Health-e Information Technology Act of 2008, Title IV, Privacy and Security Provisions - allows pharmacies to use protected health information for treatment, payment and healthcare operations.
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 |
Anne |
Curry |
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Dagmar |
Farr |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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John |
Billings |
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LD, Rep. Charles Bass; Policy Advisor, Rep. Kirk |
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Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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John |
Kelley |
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John |
Motley |
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Catherine |
Polley |
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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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 6382, Pension Protection and Technical Corrections Act of 2008, Title I: pension technical corrections
HR 3361, Pension Protection and Technical Corrections Act of 2008, Sec. 2-13, pension technical corrections
S. 1974, Pension Protection and Technical corrections Act of 2008, Sec. 2-14, pension technical corrections
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 |
Anne |
Curry |
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Dagmar |
Farr |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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John |
Billings |
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LD, Rep. Charles Bass; Policy Advisor, Rep. Kirk |
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Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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John |
Kelley |
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John |
Motley |
III |
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Catherine |
Polley |
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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
HR 4351, AMT Relief Act of 2007, Section 101-102, AMT repeal, Food Donation Tax Incentive
S. 3125 and HR 6049, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 -- re-filing of Tax Relief Act after initial incorrect filing.
HR 2380, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2007 -- estate tax repeal
HR 3170, Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2007 -- estate tax repeal
HR 411, Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, Section 1 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent certain temporary provisions applicable to individuals, including the sales tax deduction, the child credit, the repeal of the estate tax, and the deduction for higher education expenses.
HR 25, Fair Tax Act, Sec. 101-104
S. 1025, Fair Tax Act, Sec. 101-104, Title II
HR 3997, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act - Troubled Asset Provision
HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Title I - Troubled Asset Provision; Title III, Sec. 101 - Renewable Energy Credit; Title III, Sec. 303 - Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction; Title III, Sec. 404 - 0.2% FUTA surtax; Title IV, Sec. 319 - WOTC for Hurricane Katrina Employees; Title IV, Sec. 323 - Food Donation of qualified inventories.
S. 3335, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, Sec. 101 - Renewable Energy Credit; Sec. 143 - Energy Efficient Commercial Building; Sec. 236 - Food Donation; Sec. 240 - WOTC for Hurricane Katrina Employees
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 |
Anne |
Curry |
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Dagmar |
Farr |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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John |
Billings |
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LD, Rep. Charles Bass; Policy Advisor, Rep. Kirk |
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Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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John |
Kelley |
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John |
Motley |
III |
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Catherine |
Polley |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 654 and HR 1148, Safe Food Act of 2007, Title II, IV-- Bill establishs the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring food safety, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination, etc.
S.1274 and HR 2108, Human & Pet Food Safety Act of 2007, Section I - pet food safety measures and mandatory recall provisions.
S. 1082, Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, Title III - Prescription drug user fee amendments of 2007. Amendments regarding adulterated food registry, pet food and seafood - Adulterated Food Registry.
S. 2077, Fresh Produce Safety Act, Title I - Bill establishes a program to assure the safety of fresh produce intended for human consumption, and for other purposes.
S. 1776, Imported Food Security Act of 2007, Section II - amends the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, etc.
HR, 3485, TRACE Act of 2007, Section I - amends the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat and poultry products through enhanced traceability.
HR 3937, Food Import Safety Act of 2007, Sections II, III - amends the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food - certification and recall.
HR 3115, Carbon Monoxide Treated Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Safe Handling, Labeling, and Consumer Protection Act - Amends the Federal food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide restrictions on the use of carbon monoxide in meat, poultry, and seafood.
HR 3610, Food And Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 - Bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food and drugs imported into the United States, and for other purposes.
HR 3624, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007, Titles I, III, -- bill establishes a comprehensive program to ensure the safety of food products intended for human consumption which are regulated by the Food & Drug Administration.
S. 1292, Meat and Poultry Products Traceability and Safety Act of 2007 - Bill establishes mandatory traceability standards for food products.
S. 3385, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to regulate food.
HR 7143, Food Safety Modernization Act - Bill would establish the Food Safety Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services.
Dingell Food Safety Draft, Title I - Draft expands the authority of the Food & Drug Administration as it relates to nation's food safety laws.
Enzi Food Safety Draft -- food safety
HR 7185, S. 3575, Labeling Education and Nutrition Act of 2008 - Nutrition labeling of food offered for sale in food service establishments.
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 |
Anne |
Curry |
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Dagmar |
Farr |
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Andrew |
Harig |
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John |
Billings |
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LD, Rep. Charles Bass; Policy Advisor, Rep. Kirk |
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Jennifer |
Hatcher |
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John |
Kelley |
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John |
Motley |
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Catherine |
Polley |
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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: www.fmi.org
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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