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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 2111 WILSON BOULEVARD 8TH FLOOR |
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City | ARLINGTON |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22201 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 818-277
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6. House ID# 317710014
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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 | |
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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: Lois Moore - Partner |
Date | 10/15/2008 |
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
Seeking federal funding for Metrorail Orange Line Expansion under the Capital Investment Grants account in FY 2009 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill; Seeking federal funding for Bus Procurement under the FHWA Bus and Bus Facilities account in FY 2009 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill;
Seeking federal funding for Pedestrian Overpasses under the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) account in FY 2009 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill; Seeking federal funding for the 7th Avenue Transit Village under the Bus and Bus Facilities account in FY 2009 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill; Seeking federal support of the Countys Transit Security and Surveillance System under the Domestic Preparedness account in the FY 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations bill; Seeking federal support of the Countys Arterial Surveillance System under the Transportation, Community, & System Preservation (TCSP) account in the FY 2009 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill; Seeking federal support of the Countys Bike Lane/Pedestrian Facility Improvement Program under the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) account in the FY 2009 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill; Seeking support of the Countys Crash Awareness Improvement Study under the Transportation, Community, & System Preservation (TCSP) account in the FY 2009 Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill; Seeking support of the Countys Fixed Wing Aircraft request under the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service account in the FY 2009 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; Seeking federal support for Miami Harbor Channel Dredging Project under the Army Corps of Engineers Construction, General account in the FY 2009 Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill; Seeking federal funding for the Juvenile Assessment Center National Demonstration Project under the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) account in the FY 2009 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bill; Seeking federal support for the Miami-Dade County Floridian Aquifer Study under the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) General Investigations account in the FY 2009 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill; Seeking federal support Miami-Dade County Water Reuse Pipeline under Construction, General account in the FY 2009 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill; Seeking federal support for the Miami-Dade County Florida Area Coastal Environmental (FACE) Initiative; Monitor funding for the Department of Homeland Securitys key state and local assistance programs; Monitor restoration of funding for the Byrne Discretionary, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), and Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) programs; Monitor funding for the continuation of KidCare childrens health insurance funding and release of Head Start funding; Monitor funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program; Monitor funding for homeless veterans and local government veterans service programs; Monitor federal support and funding for Health Care/Medicare/FMAP/TANF funding and economic opportunities for persons with disabilities; Monitor for any additional unfunded mandates to local government; Seeking federal authorization in the Water Resources Development Act of 2008 for cost-share amendment and for language prioritizing Phase III dredging of Miami Harbor and clarification of credit for non federal cost share, Miami Harbor; Monitor Congressional action on the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009 (H.R. 2638), and the Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008. (H.R. 7110)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Program, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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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Moore |
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McBeth |
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Wahlquist |
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Hector |
Alcalde |
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Intern/Congressman Pete Sessions |
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 MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitoring developments relating to Customs and Border Protection interpretation and solicitation of comments pertaining to Hawaiian Coastwise cruises; Monitor Congressional action on H.R. 1499, the Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007; Monitor for potential coral reef monitoring grant opportunities
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Lois |
Moore |
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Intern/Congressman Pete Sessions |
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor Congressional action on the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU); Monitor federal support and associated infrastructure funding associated with the following legislation: S.775, National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 3999, National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2007;
H.R. 3538, National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007; and H.R. 3398, National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007; Monitor Congressional action on providing funding for the FHWA Bridge Replacement and Bridge Rehabilitation Program; Monitor Congressional action on H.R. 3999, National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2007; Monitor Congressional action on H.R. 2881, Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill and funding of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF); Monitor Congressional action on H.R. 6052, Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008
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 |
Lois |
Moore |
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Roller |
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Intern/Congressman Pete Sessions |
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
Monitor Congressional action on H.R. 1593, the Second Chance Act of 2008; Monitor availability of federal funding under the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Grant Program; Monitor Congressional Action on the Elder Justice Act (H.R. 1783/H.R. 5382/S.1070); Seek Congressional support on behalf of Countys pending grant application under the Department of Justice Byrne Competitive Grant Program
Monitor Congressional action on anti-gang: H.R. 3132, a bill to amend the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act; H.R. 367, the Gang Elimination Act; H.R. 1582, the Gang Abatement and Prevention Act; H.R. 3547, H.R.3922, and S.456 and introduced by Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), and Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) enhance law enforcement resources committed to violent gangs; H.R. 1806, the Youth Crime Deterrence Act; H.R. 1082, the Safe Babies Act; and H.R. 2073, the Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Bureau of Justice Assistance
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 |
Lois |
Moore |
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Roller |
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Intern/Congressman Pete Sessions |
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
Monitor Congressional action on H.R. 3056, the Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007; and H.R. 1023, relating to withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.
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 |
Lois |
Moore |
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Intern/Congressman Pete Sessions |
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
Monitor changes in Health Care/Medicare/FMAP/TANF programs that may affect the Countys service delivery; Monitor Congressional action on H.R. 5613, the Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; Monitor Congressional Action on H.R.2736, the HIV Emergency Local Partnership Act of 2007;
Monitor Congressional action on H.R. 2464, the Reauthorization of the Wakefield 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 |
Lois |
Moore |
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Intern/Congressman Pete Sessions |
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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor implementation of TWIC regulations; Monitor availability of funding under the Port Security Grant Program; Monitor Congressional action on H.R. 5577, the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008; Monitor Congressional action on H.R. 4179 The Fair, Accurate, Secure and Timely Redress Act of 2008 (FAST Redress Act of 2008);
H.R. 5982 The Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act of 2008 (BEAR Act of 2008); H.R. 5909 The Catching Operational Vulnerabilities by Ensuring Random Testing Act of 2008 (COVERT Act of 2008); H.Res.1150, introduced by Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX); H.R. 4749 National Bombing Prevention Act of 2008; H.R. 1333 The Civil Air Patrol Homeland Security Support Act of 2007; and H.R. 2631 The Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Lois |
Moore |
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Intern/Congressman Pete Sessions |
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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor Congressional action on H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007; H.R. 700, the Healthy Communities Water Supply Act of 2007; H.R. 569, the Water Quality Investment Act of 2007; and H.R. 2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007; Monitor status of EPAs proposed peak weather flow (wastewater blending) policy; Monitor Congressional action on H.R. 3452, the Clean Renewable Water Supply Bond Act of 2007; The Sewage Overflow Right-to-Know Act, S.2080;
Monitor Congressional action on providing funding for the EPA Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF); Monitor for potential wastewater infrastructure and clean water supply grant opportunities
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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 |
Lois |
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Intern/Congressman Pete Sessions |
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
Monitor Congressional action on H.R. 5036, the Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2008
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 |
Lois |
Moore |
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Intern/Congressman Pete Sessions |
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
Monitoring Congressional action in providing funding for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)
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 |
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Moore |
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Intern/Congressman Pete Sessions |
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
Monitor Congressional action on the reauthorization of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
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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Intern/Congressman Pete Sessions |
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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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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