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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 5959 LAS COLINAS BLVD. |
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City | IRVING |
State | TX |
Zip Code | 75039 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 14017-12
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6. House ID# 302300000
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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: Melissa C. Berner, Issues and Advocacy Advisor |
Date | 12/22/2008 |
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H Con Res 312: Revising the congressional budget for the United States government for fiscal year 2008 establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for the fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013; Provisions relating to instructions to tax oil companies.
HR 5104: Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; Provisions relating to pay fors.
General policy discussions regarding the Consumer Products Safety Commission phalates issues/chemicals legislation.
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 |
Jeanne |
Mitchell |
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Ralph Daniel |
Nelson |
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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 CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2638: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2008; Provisions relating to mandated technologies.
HR 4040: Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act; Provisions relating to naphthalene.
S 2045: CPSC Reform Act; Provisions relating to banning phthalates.
S 2275: Childrens Chemical Risk Reduction Act of 2007; Feinstein Amendment and provisions relating to banning phthalates.
S 2663: CPSC Reform Act; Provisions relating to banning phthalates and provisions relating to naphthalene.
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 |
William |
Lewis |
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Jeanne |
Mitchell |
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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
HR 1908/ S 1145: Patent Reform Act of 2007; Provisions relating to fairness, equitable treatment and duration; Sec. 2, first-to-file; Sec. 4, damages; Sec. 5, post-grant procedures; Sec. 8, venue; Sec. 12, inequitable conduct.
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 |
William |
Lewis |
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Jeanne |
Mitchell |
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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 1585: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; Sec. 1083, sanctions on Libya.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
William |
Lewis |
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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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 5140: Economic Stimulus Act of 2008; Provisions regarding potential renewables production tax credits.
General policy discussions regarding bipartisan economic growth.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, White House Office
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 |
William |
Lewis |
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Ralph Daniel |
Nelson |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 5563: Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act (GIVE Act); Provisions relating to math and science education.
S 2733: Higher Education Extension Act of 2008; Provisions relating to math and science education.
General discussions regarding funding for education programs.
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 |
Jeanne |
Mitchell |
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Karl |
Schmalz |
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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
HR 6: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Potential technical corrections; Sec. 526, oil sands and procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels.
HR 2830: Coast Guard Authorization Act 2007; Provisions relating to liquefied natural gas (LNG).
HR 3089: No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007; Provisions relating to increasing domestic supplies.
HR 4040: CPSC Reform Act/Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act; Sec. 40 regarding phthalates.
HR 5146: Invest in Energy Security Act; Provisions relating to energy independence and Sec. 2, strategic petroleum reserve.
HR 5351: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; Title III, revenue provisions and tax provisions and provisions relating to price gouging.
HR 5437: American-Made Energy Act of 2008; Provisions relating to Energy Policy and Title III, development of oil and gas resources off the coastal plain of Alaska.
HR 5529: International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008; Provisions relating to renewables in global markets.
S 2191: Americas Climate Security Act of 2008; All provisions of the bill.
S 2651: A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to make technical correction to the renewable fuel standard; Provisions relating to renewable fuel standard mandates.
General policy discussions relating to offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, blue ocean energy, foreign tax credits, Sec. 199 manufacturing credits, Alaska gasline, Canadian oil sands, coal-to-liquids, the Trans Canada Pipeline, energy policy and taxes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office
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 |
William |
Lewis |
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Laura |
Logan |
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Jeanne |
Mitchell |
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Michael |
Roman |
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Ralph Daniel |
Nelson |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 2191: Americas Climate Security Act of 2007; General discussion of climate principles.
General policy discussions regarding policy forward and the auto industry.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
William |
Lewis |
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Ralph Daniel |
Nelson |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1585: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; Sec. 1083, Sanctions on Libya.
Discussions regarding background on business in Equatorial Guinea.
General policy discussions regarding Venezuela, Law of the Sea, OPEC and the Colombia Free Trade Agreement.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office
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 |
William |
Lewis |
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Ralph Daniel |
Nelson |
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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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 6: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Potential technical corrections.
HR 1834: National Ocean Exploration Program Act; Provisions relating to exploration and producing impacts.
HR 5656: Provisions relating to procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels; EISA (Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007), Section 526.
S 1239: New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act of 2007; Sec. 8, pro/cons of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for transportation.
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 |
William |
Lewis |
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Jeanne |
Mitchell |
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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
HR 5501: Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008; All provisions of the bill.
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 |
Jeanne |
Mitchell |
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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 3013/S 186: The Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2007; All provisions of the bill.
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 |
Jeanne |
Mitchell |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
General policy discussions regarding the Alaska Pipeline and oversight and investigation implications.
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 |
Ralph Daniel |
Nelson |
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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 RES
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 2229: Wyoming Range Legacy Act of 2007; Sec. 2, valid existing rights.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Laura |
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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 3107: Renewable Energy Tax Parity Act of 2007; Provisions regarding energy tax increases.
HR 5351: Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; Provisions regarding energy tax increases; Title III, revenue provisions.
General policy discussions regarding energy taxes, foreign tax credits and Sec. 199, manufacturing credits.
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
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William |
Lewis |
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Jeanne |
Mitchell |
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Ralph Daniel |
Nelson |
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Karl |
Schmalz |
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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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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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