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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 40 Main Street, Suite 301 |
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| City | Florence |
State | MA |
Zip Code | 01062 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 285290-12
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6. House ID# 369230000
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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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| 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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Kate McKenney, Project Manager |
Date | 07/16/2008 |
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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Local Community Radio Act of 2007 (HR 2802) This bill opens the dial to more Low Power FM radio stations. These stations are community driven and locally oriented, providing news and information often ignored by mainstream radio.
Senate Joint Resolution 28 This resolution would rescind the Federal Communications Commission's December 2007 rule regarding broadcast media ownership.
House Joint Resolution 79 This resolution would rescind the Federal Communications Commission's December 2007 rule regarding broadcast media ownership.
The Internet Freedom Preservation Act (HR 5353) This bill would establish a national broadband policy and would direct the FCC to conduct summits to assess competition, consumer protection and other issues related to broadband Internet access
FCC Docket 04-186 White Spaces The Commission is conducting a proceeding in ET Docket No. 04-186 to consider authorizing the operation of new, low power devices in the TV broadcast spectrum at locations where channels are not being used for authorized services, including broadcast television, broadcast auxiliary services such as wireless microphones, and private land mobile radio (primarily public safety).
FCC Docket 07-195 AWS-3 Spectrum Auction Rules The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the full text of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in WT Docket No. 07-195 seeking public comment on the proposed service rules for the 2155-2175 MHz band (AWS-3), which has been allocated for fixed and mobile services, including Advanced Wireless Services (AWS). The FCCs action seeks to define the terms under which 20 MHz of new spectrum will be made available for advanced wireless services, including wireless Internet access and other wireless voice and high-speed data services. The NPRM also sets the stage for another round of the wireless open-access debate that played a key role in the FCCs approach in creating rules for the much-anticipated auction of 700 MHz spectrum.
Media ownership
An amendment was attached to the appropriations bill which would restrict funding for the FCC to execute its new cross-ownership rule, thereby effectively nullifying the rule for the life of the appropriations bill. These meetings were held to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this strategy and to encourage support for the amendment amongst House members.
Internet Neutrality
Meetings regarding possible legislation to reinstate protections for network neutrality, ensuring that all content, applications and services are equally available online, prohibiting broadband network operators from blocking, degrading, or prioritizing service on their networks.
Universal Broadband
Meetings regarding prospective broadband legislation to ensure that all American receive affordable universal broadband in a timely manner.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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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Torres |
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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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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
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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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
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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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