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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1156 15th Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 329 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400531586-416
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6. House ID# 411660040
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2014 |
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: John Green, Partner |
Date | 07/18/2014 |
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
H.R.1564/S.1526, Audit Integrity and Job Protection Act; S.994/H.R.2061, Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013 (DATA Act); issues related to data transparency and accounting.
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 |
Todd M. |
Weiss |
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Stewart |
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John |
Green |
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Mathew |
Lapinski |
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Hunter |
Moorhead |
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Matt |
Wise |
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Steve |
Tilton |
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Anne W. |
Brady |
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Jake |
Perry |
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Legislative Aide, Sen. Harry Reid |
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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.797, Municipal Advisor Oversight Improvement Act of 2013; H.R.1062, SEC Regulatory Accountability Act; H.R.2374, Retail Investor Protection Act; S.710, Municipal Advisory Relief Act of 2013; H.R.1627, Investment Advisory Examination Improvement Act of 2013; issues related to financial services reform.
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 |
Todd M. |
Weiss |
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Stewart |
Hall |
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John |
Green |
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Mathew |
Lapinski |
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Hunter |
Moorhead |
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Matt |
Wise |
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Steve |
Tilton |
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Anne W. |
Brady |
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Jake |
Perry |
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Legislative Aide, Sen. Harry Reid |
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
H.R.1129/S.1645, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2013, H.R.901/S.420, Tax Return Due Date Simplification and Modernization Act of 2013; accounting tax issues.
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 |
Todd M. |
Weiss |
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Stewart |
Hall |
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John |
Green |
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Mathew |
Lapinski |
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Hunter |
Moorhead |
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Matt |
Wise |
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Steve |
Tilton |
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Anne W. |
Brady |
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Jake |
Perry |
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Legislative Aide, Sen. Harry Reid |
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
Adding accounting under STEM; Increase H-1B cap; Uncap H-1B numbers for advanced degree holders; Add/roll over unused green card numbers available each year; S.744, Border Security Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act; H.R.2131, SKILLS Visa Act.
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 |
Todd M. |
Weiss |
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Stewart |
Hall |
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John |
Green |
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Mathew |
Lapinski |
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Hunter |
Moorhead |
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Matt |
Wise |
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Steve |
Tilton |
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Anne W. |
Brady |
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Jake |
Perry |
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Legislative Aide, Sen. Harry Reid |
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
S.1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act; H.R.3309, Innovation Act; H.R.845, SHIELD Act; S.866, Patent Quality Improvement Act; issues related to patent trolls.
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 |
Todd M. |
Weiss |
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Stewart |
Hall |
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John |
Green |
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Mathew |
Lapinski |
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Hunter |
Moorhead |
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Matt |
Wise |
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Steve |
Tilton |
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Anne W. |
Brady |
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Jake |
Perry |
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Legislative Aide, Sen. Harry Reid |
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
H.R.2041/S.273, To modify the definition of fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to exclude appraisers of employee stock ownership plans; S.1979, USA Retirement Funds Act; retirement issues.
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 |
Todd M. |
Weiss |
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Stewart |
Hall |
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John |
Green |
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Mathew |
Lapinski |
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Hunter |
Moorhead |
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Matt |
Wise |
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Steve |
Tilton |
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Anne W. |
Brady |
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Jake |
Perry |
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Legislative Aide, Sen. Harry Reid |
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
Banking issues related to H.R.927, Common Sense Economic Recovery Act of 2013 and H.R.3317, Holding Individuals Accountable and Deterring Money Laundering Act.
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 |
Todd M. |
Weiss |
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Stewart |
Hall |
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John |
Green |
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Mathew |
Lapinski |
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Hunter |
Moorhead |
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Matt |
Wise |
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Steve |
Tilton |
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Anne W. |
Brady |
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Jake |
Perry |
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Legislative Aide, Sen. Harry Reid |
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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. Amdt. 67 to H.R.933 to restrict the number of government employees who can attend a meeting; H.R.313, Government Spending Accountability Act of 2013; S.1347, Conference Accountability Act of 2013; H.R.2696, To increase transparency of agencies by requiring a report describing any proposed conference.
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 |
Todd M. |
Weiss |
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Stewart |
Hall |
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John |
Green |
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Mathew |
Lapinski |
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Hunter |
Moorhead |
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Matt |
Wise |
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Steve |
Tilton |
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Anne W. |
Brady |
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Jake |
Perry |
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Legislative Aide, Sen. Harry Reid |
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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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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