Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page

9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report

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. 1349, To establish the Federal Accounting Oversight Board to approve and oversee accounting principles and standards for the purposes of the Federal financial regulatory agencies, and for other purposes (all provisions).

Proposals to Modify Mark-to-Market Accounting Rules.
Proposals to Modify Accounting for Other-Than-Temporary Impairment.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Reserve System, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury - Dept of, White House Office

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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

H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (derivatives trading title, credit risk retention).

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

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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

S. 414, the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (proposals regarding the applicability of Truth in Lending Act provisions to small-business credit cards).

S. 2919, the Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2009 (all provisions regarding credit union business lending limits).
H.R. 2695, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009 (all provisions to regulate interchange rates).

H.R. 3380, the Promoting Lending to Americas Small Businesses Act of 2009 (provisions to increase credit union business lending limits).

H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (all provisions).

H.R. 4884, the United States Covered Bond Act of 2010 (all provisions).

Extension of Veterans Administration Loan Guaranty Program.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Reserve System, Treasury - Dept of, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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 BNK

16. Specific lobbying issues

S. 1624, the Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2009 (all provisions).

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

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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

Fiscal year 2011 budget proposal (provisions relating to restrictions on banking activities, foreign income taxation, and tax shelters)

Funding for USDA Guaranteed Rural House Program.

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

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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 CSP

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 4173/S. 3217, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (all provisions).

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

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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. 4173/S. 3217, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 (all provisions).

Proposals to reform regulation of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks.

Proposals to restrict banks proprietary trading, hedge fund, and private equity fund activities.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Reserve System, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office, Treasury - Dept of

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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 HOU

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 5072, the FHA Reform Act of 2010 (all provisions).

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

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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 INS

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (provisions on excise taxes for high cost medical plans, Health Savings Accounts, and Flexible Spending Account contributions)

H.R. 2555, the Homeowners Defense Act of 2009 (all provisions regarding homeowners insurance for catastrophic events).
H.R. 1264, the Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009 (all provisions).

H.R. 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010 (to extend the National Flood Insurance Program).

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

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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. 2989, the 401 (k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 (all provisions).

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

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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 SMB

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 5297, the Small Business Lending Fund Act (legislation to increase banks small business lending utilizing Troubled Asset Relief Program funds all provisions).

H.R. 2847, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 (Jobs Bill) (provisions on Small...
... Business Administration 7(a) and 504 loan programs, Build America Bonds, small business expensing extension, and Foreign Account Tax Compliance)

H.R. 4938, legislation to permit the use of previously appropriated funds to extend the Small Business Loan Guarantee Program, 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

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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

Financial Crisis Responsibility Fee (proposed bank tax)

H.R. 1083, the Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2009 (all provisions)

H.R. 4178, the Deposit Restricted Qualified Tuition Programs Act

H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 (provisions on the research and development tax credit, the New Market tax credit, active financing, charitable donations to IRAs, carried interest, and assets held in offshore accounts)

H.R. 2847, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act (all provisions)

H.R. 5486, the Small Business Jobs Tax Relief Act (all provisions)

Proposals on Estate Tax reform

Administrations fiscal year 2011 revenue provisions

Proposed securities transaction tax

Amendments to Internal Revenue Code Section 67 (e)

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, White House Office

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.

20. Client new address

21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)

22. New General description of client’s business or activities

LOBBYIST UPDATE

23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client

ISSUE UPDATE

24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains

AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)

Internet Address:

26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client

FOREIGN ENTITIES

27. Add the following foreign entities:

28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization