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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 815 16TH STREET, NW, #600 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 7383-12
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6. House ID# 317850000
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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: Michael Monroe, Chief of Staff |
Date | 01/25/2011 |
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
Comprehensive Immigration Reform - reform of the regulations governing workplace verification, border security, guest worker visas and temporary worker programs. No bill number.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 |
Sonia |
Ramirez |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Ciro Rodriguez |
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Sonia |
Ramirez |
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Constituent Affairs Rep., Rep. Eleanor H-Norton |
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Michael |
Monroe |
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Joe |
McCartin |
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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 3408 / S. 2882 - Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules relating to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees. Entire bill.
HR 4213 - American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions. Entire bill, and amendments related to additional tax relief for businesses.
Encouraging the 111th Congress to indroduce legislation to amend the tax laws to stimulate the create of jobs and employment. No bill numbers.
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 |
Sonia |
Ramirez |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Ciro Rodriguez |
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Sonia |
Ramirez |
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Constituent Affairs Rep., Rep. Eleanor H-Norton |
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Joe |
McCartin |
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Michael |
Monroe |
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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 3962 - Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief. An act to provide a physician payment update, to provide pension funding relief. Focused on Title II Pension Funding Relief.
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 |
Sonia |
Ramirez |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Ciro Rodriguez |
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Sonia |
Ramirez |
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Constituent Affairs Rep., Rep. Eleanor H-Norton |
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Joe |
McCartin |
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Michael |
Monroe |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 4899 - Disaster / War Supplemental Appropriations. A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and summer jobs for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2010. Entire bill.
HR 3326 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 - A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2010. An amendment to the Act to authorize funding for the Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans Employment Program.
HR 5297 - Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 - A bill to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to direct the secretary of the Treasury to make capital investments in eligible institutions in order to increase the availability of credit for small businesses. Lobbying for the inclusion of the Building Star energy program.
S. 1498 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009 - An original bill to provide an extension of highway programs authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users. 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 |
Sonia |
Ramirez |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Ciro Rodriguez |
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Sonia |
Ramirez |
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Constituent Affairs Rep., Rep. Eleanor H-Norton |
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Joe |
McCartin |
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Michael |
Monroe |
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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 847 - James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. Entire bill.
Implementation of grandfathering, dependent coverage, early-retiree insurance regulations in the health care reform legislation to bill HR 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), 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 |
Michael |
Monroe |
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Joe |
McCartin |
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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 1409 / S. 560 - Employee Free Choice Act - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts. Entire bill.
HR 5107 / S. 3254 - Employee Misclassification Prevention Act. - A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require persons to keep records of non-employees who perform labor or services for remuneration and to provide a special penalty for persons who misclassify employees as non-employees. Entire bill.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Treasury - Dept of, White House Office, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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 |
Michael |
Monroe |
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Joe |
McCartin |
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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
Title XVII - Working to ensure that the Title XVII loan guarantee program, created by the 2005 Energy Policy Act, operates in a manner consistent with Congressional intent. No bill exists.
HR 5476 / S. 3079 - Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 -A bill to assist in the creation of new jobs by providing financial incentives for owners of commercial buildings and multifamily residential buildings to retrofit their buildings with energy efficient building equipment and materials. Entire bill.
S. 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act - A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Entire bill.
S. 1462 - American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 - An original bill to promote clean energy technology development, enhanced energy efficiency, improved energy security and energy innovation and workforce development.Entire bill.
Working for the production of energy tax legislation that would include prevailing wage language for energy legislation. No bill number.
S. 3516 - Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act of 2010 - A resolution to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to reform the management of energy and mineral resources on the Outer Continental Shelf. Seeking closure of immigration loophole that would allow an unlimited amount of guest workers on oil rigs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Energy - Dept of
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 |
Michael |
Monroe |
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Joe |
McCartin |
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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. 1122 - Good Neighbor Forestry Act - A bill to authorize the secretary of Agriculture and the secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with state foresters authorizing state foresters to provide certain forest, rangeland and watershed restoration and protection services. Lobby for the inclusion of prevailing wages for forestry workers.
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 |
Michael |
Monroe |
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Joe |
McCartin |
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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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 2769 - A bill to amend Title 38, United States Code, to provide for the use of entitlement under Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Program for the pursuit of apprenticeships and on-the-job training. Entire bill.
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 |
Michael |
Monroe |
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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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Advocated to amend the Robert T. Stafford Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288, to require the payment of federal prevailing wages to laborers and mechanics repairing or reconstructing public facilities affected by a major disaster that is covered by the Stafford Act. No bill number.
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
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Monroe |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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