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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 1615 H Street, NW |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20062 |
Country | USA |
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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: Steven J. Law, Chief Legal Officer |
Date | 07/22/2008 |
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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008, oil and gas tax credits provisions
S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act
H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008
S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008
S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008
H.R. 6074, Gas Price Relief for Consumers Act of 2008
H.R. 6346, Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act
H.R. 6251, Responsible Federal Oil and Gas Lease Act
H.R. 6256, Responsible Ownership of Public Lands Act
H.R. 3221, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008- Ensign Amendment to extend incentives included in the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
S. 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008
S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008
FY09 Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Bill - including amendment by Rep. Peterson on the moratorium on oil and natural gas exploration on the outer continental shelf (OCS)
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
House Energy Committee Hearing entitled "Climate Change: Competitiveness Concerns and Prospects for Engaging Developing Countries" and Hearing on "Strengths and Weaknesses of Regulating Greenhouse Gases using existing Clean Air Act"
S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008
Proposed Energy and Climate Change Legislation (not introduced)
Oil Lease Legislation (not introduced)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
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Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ashley |
Miller |
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David |
Tulley |
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Intern, Office of Rep. Mike Castle |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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Peter |
Lawson |
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Douglas |
Loon |
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Renee |
Radcliff-Sinclair |
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Richard |
Castner |
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Matt |
Klemin |
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Andrew |
Brady |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Ross |
Eisenberg |
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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 / S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007
S. 1766, The Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007
H.R. 3339, Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2007
Final Decision by the Department of the Interior to list the polar bear as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act
H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act
House Energy and Commerce Committees Hearing on the strengths and weaknesses of regulating greenhouse gas emissions using existing Clean Air Act (CAA) authorities and Hearing titled "Climate Change: Competitiveness Concerns and Prospects for Engaging Developing Countries"
S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007
S. 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007
Proposed Surface Transfer Legislation (not introduced)
U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Clean Air Act, Massachusetts v. EPA
S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008
Proposed Energy and Climate Change Legislation (not introduced)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Interior - Dept of (DOI), White House Office, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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Douglas |
Loon |
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Renee |
Radcliff-Sinclair |
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Richard |
Castner |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Matt |
Klemin |
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Andrew |
Brady |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Thomas |
Myers |
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Ross |
Eisenberg |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 2450, A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine
H.R. 4008/S. 2978, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007
H.R. 5767, the Payment Systems Protection Act
Ongoing implementation issues related to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission "Reg SHO" and the Naked Short Selling issue (no legislation introduced)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Avery |
Ash |
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Peter |
Lawson |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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Andrew |
Brady |
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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
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
U.S.-U.K. Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty
U.S.-Australia Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty
Export Control Modernization (legislation not introduced)
S. 970, Iran Sanctions Act of 2008, Amendment by Sen. Bingaman on the ability of the United States to implement the recently concluded agreement under Section 123 of the United States Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to improve nuclear cooperation with Russia.
H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Terrence |
Thompson |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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Andrew |
Brady |
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Jason |
Goldman |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1362, Accountability in Contracting Act
Global Regulatory Cooperation (no specific legislation introduced)
HR 1873, Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act: Government Contracting provisions
HR 2419, Farm Bill: State outsourcing provision
HR 3033, Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act of 2007: Government Contracting provisions; Section 2 - establishing a database of Federal contractors
HR 3867, Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act: Government Contracting provisions
HR 3928, Government Contractor Accountability Act of 2007: Government Contracting provisions
HR 5658, Defense Authorization Bill: Contracting provisions
HR 5712/S. 2905, Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act: Ensure overseas contracts include a provision to report fraud in certain circumstances
FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill: Competitive sourcing provisions
S. 680, Accountability in Contracting Act: Government Contracting provisions
S. 2300, Small Business Contracting Revitalization Act of 2007: Government Contracting provisions
S. 2394, Good Government Contractor Act of 2007: Government Contracting provisions
S. 2904, Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act: Database for contractors provisions
S. 3001, Defense Authorization Bill: Contracting provisions
S. 3077, Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Federal Spending Act of 2008: contract database provisions
E.P.A. Specialty Metals Rule: Domestic sourcing for specialty metals
Organization Conflict of Interest: FAR Case 2007-018: Proposed rules on OCI
Personal Conflict of Interest; FAR Case 2007-017: Proposed rules on OCI
S. 2956, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act: Section 2009 - Transparent Incorporation Practices
SBA Size Standard proposed regulations: Entire proposal
H.R.1023, to repeal 3% withholding provision: All provisions
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Defense - Dept of (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Tim |
Maney |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Chris |
Braddock |
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Giovanni |
Coratolo |
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Steve |
Lutes |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Thomas |
Myers |
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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
S. 555, SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act 2007
H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008
Small Business Cooperative for Healthcare Options to Improve Act of 2008 (CHOICE)
H.R. 493 / S. 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007
H.R. 4296, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007
S. 2480, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007
S. 1693/H.R. 3800, Wired for Health Care Quality Act
H.R. 749, Health Care Choices for Seniors Act
H.R. 2639, Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007
S. 3234, Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007
H.R. 2497, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act
H.R.2580, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007
S.1481, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act
H.R. 2499, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007
S. 1544, Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007
H.R. 1424, Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007
S. 558, Mental Health Parity Act of 2007
H.R. 4, Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007
S. 1951, Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007
H.R. 3140, Saving Our Community Pharmacies Act of 2007
H.R.241, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2007
H.R.1666, Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act
S.1019, Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act
H.R. 3717, Healthy Workforce Act of 2007
H.R. 853, Wellness and Prevention Act 2007
S. 1753, Healthy Workforce Act of 2007
S. 2818, Small Business Health Plans Act of 2008
S. 2795, Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008
H.R. 3800, To amend the Public Health Service Act to promote the adoption of health information technology, and for other purposes
H.R. 6381, Medical Device Safety Act
Small Business Cooperatives for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees Act of 2008 (CHOICE) (not yet introduced)
H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
H.R. 5719, Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008: Supporting delay of government withholding; removal of cell-phone from listed property; repeal of private debt collection authority.
H.R. 3947, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a carryforward of unused benefits in health flexible spending arrangements
H.R. 3580, Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007
Implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (Health Savings Accounts)
S. 3118, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to health care under the Medicare program for beneficiaries residing in rural areas.
S.3101, A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.
S.2041, To Amend the False Claims Act
H.R. 4854, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007
H.R. 6331, Medicare Act of 2008
H.R. 1424, Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007
S. 3101, Medicare Act of 2008
H.R. 5719, Taxpayer Assistance
Health Information Technology
Health Savings Accounts - Substantiation of expenditures
Electronic Prescribing
Medicare - Cuts to Medicare Advantage and inclusion of care coordination projects
Small Business Cooperatives for Healthcare Options to Improve Coverage for Employees Act of 2008 (CHOICE)
S. 2818, Small Business Health Plans Act of 2008 - Closing the specialty hospital loophole
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Treasury - Dept of, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), 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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Katie |
Strong |
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Avery |
Ash |
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David |
Tully |
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Intern, Office of Rep. Mike Castle |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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Douglas |
Loon |
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Renee |
Radcliff-Sinclair |
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Andrew |
Brady |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Giovanni |
Coratolo |
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Caroline |
Harris |
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Randel |
Johnson |
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Aliya |
Wong |
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Katie |
Strong |
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Anthony |
Wisniewski |
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James |
Gelfand |
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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 AER
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 6063, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008
Amendment to the Iran, North Korea, Syria Nonproliferation Act (INKSNA) to allow for the purchase of a Soyuz vehicle from Russia to allow the United States to fulfill its obligation to provide crew transportation and rescue services to operate and maintain the ISS beyond 2011.
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Geoffrey |
O'Hara |
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James |
DeChene |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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Andrew |
Brady |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2419 / S. 2302, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007
S. 340 and H.R. 371, Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007, including the nutrition title.
S. 2242, Heartland, Habitat Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2007
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)/Agriculture Quarantine Inspection (AQI) programs and fees for conveyances originating in Canada including agriculture inspection functions at Northern Border crossings.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), 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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Tim |
Maney |
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Ashley |
Miller |
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Nicole |
Venable |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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Lisa |
Lindgren |
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Jason |
Conley |
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Ann |
Beauchesne |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Thomas |
Myers |
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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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007
H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, including provisions related to the Highway Trust Fund
S. 2345, American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, including provisions related to the Highway Trust Fund
H.R. 6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008
General Aviation issues including investment and infrastructure
Implementation of the air cargo provisions of P.L 110-53, "Implementing the Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act", including the development of the Certified Cargo Screener Program for air cargo.
Implementation of the TSA Registered Traveler Program.
Development of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's US-PASS program for international air travel.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), 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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Janet |
Friedl |
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Elizabeth |
McLean |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Andrew |
Brady |
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Jason |
Conley |
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Ann |
Beauchesne |
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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 BNK
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, bankruptcy provisions
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ashley |
Miller |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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David |
Tully |
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Intern, Office of Rep. Mike castle |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Philip |
Beram |
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Caroline |
Harris |
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Phillips |
Hinch |
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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
H. Con. Res 312 / S. Con. Res. 70, Budget Resolution for FY2009
H.R. 6044, Antitrust Technical Assistance Authorization Act
S. 3260, FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill
FY 2009 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill
S. 3258, FY 2009 Energy and Water Appropriations bill
S. 3182, FY 2009 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations including provisions related to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, NASA, the Census, and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership bill
FY 2009 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill
S. 3181, FY 2009 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill
S. 3261, FY 2009 Transportation, Housing and Related Agencies Appropriations bill
FY 2009 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill
S. 3230, FY 2009 Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill
FY 2009 Legislative Branch Appropriations
FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations
FY 2009 Defense Appropriations
H.R. 2642, FY 2008 Supplemental Appropriations for the U.S. Census Bureau and the Emergency Fiscal Year 2008 (FY2008) supplemental appropriation for the U.S. Census Bureau
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), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Janet |
Friedl |
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Elizabeth |
McLean |
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Tim |
Maney |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Peter |
Lawson |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Ashley |
Miller |
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Katie |
Strong |
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Terrence |
Thompson |
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Nicole |
Venable |
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Merida |
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Clark |
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Cylke |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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Brady |
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Sean |
Heather |
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Regalia |
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Harris |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 186/HR. 3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2007 (ACPPA)
S. 2450, To amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine
S. 2449, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007
28 CFR Part 36, RIN 1190AA44, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities: Small business safe haven provisions in Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (proposed regulations pertaining to Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990)
All labor and employment provisions of the following bills:
H.R. 493 / S. 358, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
H.R. 2015 / H.R. 3685, Employment Non-Discrimination Act
H.R. 3686, related to employment nondiscrimination based on gender identity
H.R. 2831, Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
H.R. 3010 / S. 1782, Arbitration Fairness Act
H.R. 3195 / S. 1881, ADA Restoration Act / ADA Amendments Act
H.R. 5129 / S. 2554, Civil Rights Act
S. 1843, Fair Pay Restoration Act
S. 1928, Equal Remedies Act
S. 2945, Fair Pay Act
Department of Justice regulations implementing revised guidelines for making public facilities accessible under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (73 Fed. Reg. 34,508, June 17, 2008)
EEOC policy position on arbitration of employment disputes
EEOC, OFCCP definitions of "applicant" (through UGESP) (see 73 Fed. Reg. 15,754 (Mar. 25, 2008))
EEOC position on disparate impact under the ADEA (see 73 Fed. Reg. 16,807 (Mar. 31, 2008))
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Donohue |
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Josten |
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Lundberg |
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Lawson |
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Jack |
Clark |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Avery |
Ash |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Philip |
Beram |
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Randel |
Johnson |
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Michael |
Eastman |
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Freedman |
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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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.J. Res. 28, A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership
S. 3260, FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill, including any provisions that would prevent the Federal Communications Commission from implementing its decision to relax its 33-year old rule prohibiting the co-ownership of a newspaper and a broadcast station in the same market
H.J. Res. 79 - A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership
FCC Proceeding on Broadcast Localism (MB Docket No. 04-233)
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Andrew |
Brady |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Jason |
Goldman |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 2317 / H.R. 3155, the Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007
HR 1908, Patent Reform Act of 2007
H.R. 5638, To amend Title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from infringement for certain component parts used to repair another article of manufacture
USTR Section 301 report regarding Thailand's compulsory licenses on pharmaceuticals
H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
S. 522, Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act, provision to increase federal coordination and resources for intellectual property enforcement
H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 - including provisions to increase federal coordination and resources for intellectual property enforcement
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Donohue |
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Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Chris |
Merida |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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Avery |
Ash |
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Chris |
Cylke |
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Peter |
Lawson |
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Matt |
Klemin |
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Richard |
Castner |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Steve |
Lutes |
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Caroline |
Joiner |
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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
S 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007
HR 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007
HR 4791, Federal Agency Data Protection Act.
HR 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
S 2661, Anti-Phishing Consumer Protection Act of 2008
HR 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008
HR 5244, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008
S 2831, Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2008
S 1625, Counter Spy Act
HR 5633, Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008
S. 3260, FY09 House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill
HR 2290, Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2007
H.R. 4040 / S. 2663, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act
H.R. 853, Wellness and Prevention Act 2007
S. 242, Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007
H.R.1666, Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act of 2007
S.1019, Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act
S. 1481, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act
HR 4008, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007
HR 2290, the Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2007
H.R. 3195, ADA Restoration Act of 2007
S. 1881, ADA Restoration Act of 2007
S. 2978, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Merida |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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David |
Tully |
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Intern, Office of Rep. Mike Castle |
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Cylke |
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Avery |
Ash |
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Peter |
Lawson |
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Andrew |
Brady |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Aaron |
Lax |
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Thomas |
Myers |
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Eisenberg |
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15. General issue area code DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5658 / S. 2787, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009
Export control modernization proposals
National Guard, National Reserve matters
U.S.-U.K. Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty
U.S.-Australia Trade Cooperation Treaty
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), Natl Guard
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Tim |
Maney |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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Ann |
Beauchesne |
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Jack |
Morton |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
No Child Left Behind Reauthorization
H.R. 4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007; provisions related to the 90/10 rules and the student loan crisis
Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008 (no bill number yet)
H.R. 2289 / S. 958, Striving Readers Act of 2007
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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Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Terrence |
Thompson |
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Arthur |
Rothkopf |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
U.S./EU Cooperation - Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC)
Strategic economic Dialogue and Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade - U.S. China Dialogues
SPP - U.S. Mexico, Canada Dialogue
H.R. 5724, US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
US-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
US-Korea Free Trade Agreement
H.R. 5264, H.R. 1830 - Andean Trade Preference Act Extension
H.R. 3905 - New Partnership for Development Act of 2007
H.R. 1229 - Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007
H.R. 2942 - Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007
H.R. 3920 - Trade and Globalization Act of 2007
H.R. 3273 - United States-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act
Trade Adjustment Assistance program and legislative reauthorization proposals
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
First Sale Rule Revocation
S. 3083/H.R. 6180, TRADE Act of 2008
H.R. 3796, Early Warning and Health Care for Workers Affected by Globalization Act
S. 970, Iran Sanctions Act of 2008
H. Res. 1092, Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
Russia's accession to the WTO
PNTR Status for Russia
Repeal of the Jackson-Vanik Legislation
U.S.- Russia Civilian Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
U.S.- Russia Economic Dialog
U.S.- Central Asia TIFA Agreement
U.S.- Russia Bilateral IPR Agreement
Draft legislation to reauthorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including specific provisions related to the enforcement of intellectual property rights at ports of entry, as well as CBP staffing and facilities.
U.S. and EU Authorized Economic Operator programs
U.S. C-TPAT program and Canada's Partners in Protection (PIP) program.
Delays, staffing, and cargo inspection procedures and U.S. Department of Homeland Security polices at land ports of entry along the U.S./Canada and U.S./Mexico borders.
10+2 Advance Trade Data requirements
S. 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, all trade provisions
S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, all trade provisions
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
White House Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Treasury - Dept of, State - Dept of (DOS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Energy - Dept of, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Lundberg |
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Eisenberg |
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Sean |
Heather |
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Nicole |
Venable |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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Lisa |
Lindgren |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Matt |
Davis |
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Ben |
Taylor |
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Peter |
Havel |
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John |
Gonzales |
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Richard |
Castner |
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Matt |
Klemin |
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Renee |
Radcliff-Sinclair |
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Geoffrey |
O'Hara |
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James |
DeChene |
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Moore |
Hallmark |
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Debbie |
Carrothers |
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Douglas |
Loon |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Giovanni |
Coratolo |
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Steve |
Lutes |
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Michael |
Considine |
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Jack |
Morton |
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Jason |
Conley |
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Ann |
Beauchesne |
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Christopher |
Wenk |
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William |
Kovacs |
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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
Department of Labor interpretive bulletins and advisory opinions on Retirement Security / Pensions / ERISA
H.R. 6143, Pension Protection Act, ERISA Amendments of 2008
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Labor - Dept of (DOL), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Donohue |
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Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Glenn |
Spencer |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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Andrew |
Brady |
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Randy |
Johnson |
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Aliya |
Wong |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 800 / S. 1041, Employee Free Choice Act
H.R. 493, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
H.R. 3195 / S. 1881, ADA Restoration Act of 2007
H.R. 2831, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007
S. 1843, Fair Pay Restoration Act
H.R. 2768, Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (S-MINER)
Trade Adjustment Assistance program and legislative reauthorization proposals
H.R. 5522, Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008
All labor and employment provisions of the following bills:
H.R. 1644 / S. 969, Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradesworkers Act
H.R. 3662 / S. 1792, Forewarn Act
H.R. 3796, Early Warning and Health Care for Workers Affected by Globalization Act
H.R. 3920, Trade and Globalization Assistance Act
H.R. 2049/S. 1244, Protecting America's Workers Act
H.R. 2693, Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act
H.R. 2768, Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act
H.R. 2769, Miner Health Enhancement Act
H.R. 5522, Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008
H.R. 1542 / S. 910, Healthy Families Act
H.R. 2744, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act
H.R. 4301/S. 2419, Working Families Flexibility Act
Nominations for Member, National Labor Relations Board, and Director of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
Implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act
National Labor Relations Board jurisdiction and preemption of conflicting state actions
Proposed revisions to Family and Medical Leave Act regulations codified at 29 C.F.R. pt. 825
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Josten |
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Lundberg |
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Spencer |
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Clark |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Nicole |
Venable |
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Lisa |
Lindgren |
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Peter |
Lawson |
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Terrence |
Thompson |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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Douglas |
Loon |
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Richard |
Castner |
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Matt |
Klemin |
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Matt |
Davis |
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Ben |
Taylor |
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Peter |
Havel |
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John |
Gonzales |
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Moore |
Hallmark |
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Debbie |
Carrothers |
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Andrew |
Brady |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Steve |
Lutes |
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Randel |
Johnson |
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Michael |
Eastman |
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Marc |
Freedman |
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15. General issue area code PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.830, Medical Device Safety Act of 2008
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Donohue |
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Josten |
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Lundberg |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Katie |
Strong |
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Avery |
Ash |
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David |
Tully |
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Intern, Office of Rep. Mike Castle |
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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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1125 / H.R. 2116, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Donohue |
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Josten |
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Janet |
Friedl |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Elizabeth |
McLean |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4296, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007
S. 1693/H.R. 3800, Wired for Health Care Quality Act
S. 2480, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007
H.R. 2639, Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007
S. 3234, Promoting Health for Future Generations Act of 2007
H.R.2580, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2007
S. 1544, Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007
S. 1951, Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007
S. 2499, A bill to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend provisions under the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP programs, and for other purposes
H.R.1666, Health Care Price Transparency Promotion Act
S.1019, Universal Health Care Choice and Access Act
H.R.3963/H.R.976, To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes
Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, implementation of Health Savings Accounts
H.R. 5719, Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), White House Office
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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
S. 555, SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act 2007
H.R. 749, Health Care Choices for Seniors Act
H.R. 324, Working Families Wage and Access to Health Care Act
H.R.241, Small Business Health Fairness Act of 2007
S. 2818, Small Business Health Plans Act of 2008
S. 2795, Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008
H.R. 5906, Small Business Capital Expansion and Improvement Act of 2008
S. 2902, Independent Office of Advocacy and Small Business Regulatory Reform Act of 2008
S. 2920, SBA Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2008
28 CFR Part 36, RIN 1190AA44, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability by Public Accommodations and in Commercial Facilities: Small business safe haven provisions in Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (proposed regulations pertaining to Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990)
H.R. 5789, SBIR reauthorization: Changes in the definition of "small business"
SBAs Comprehensive Review of Size Standards Defining Small Businesses
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Treasury - Dept of, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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Tully |
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Lumadue |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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Brady |
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Regalia |
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Beram |
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Giovanni |
Coratolo |
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Lutes |
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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
H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008
H. Con. Res. 312 and S. Con. Res. 70: Budget Resolution for FY2009 - all tax provisions
H.R. 3996, Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007, including bonus depreciation and increased expensing. Estate/ Death Tax Issues
H. R. 4172, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 to restore the estate tax and repeal the carryover basis rule and to increase the estate tax unified credit to an exclusion equivalent of $3,500,000.
H.R.4042, Family Farm, Small Business, and Home Tax Relief Act
H. R. 4235, Estate Tax Reduction Act of 2007
H. R. 3475, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the estate and gift tax unified credit to an exclusion equivalent of $5,000,000, to adjust such amount for inflation, to repeal the 1-year termination of the estate tax, and for other purposes.
H.R.2380, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2007
H.R. 4235, Estate Tax Reduction Act of 2007.
H. R. 4242, Certain and Immediate Estate Tax Relief Act of 2007
H.R.3170, Capital Gains and Estate Tax Relief Act of 2007
S.1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007.
H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008.
S.AMDT.4160 to S.CON.RES.70 To provide tax relief to middle-class families and small businesses, property tax relief to homeowners.
S.AMDT.4170 to S.CON.RES.70 To protect families, family farms and small businesses by extending the income tax rate structure, raising the death tax exemption to $5 million and reducing the maximum death tax rate to no more than 35%; to keep education affordable by extending the college tuition deduction; and to protect senior citizens from higher taxes on their retirement income, maintain U.S. financial market competitiveness, and promote economic growth by extending the lower tax rates on dividends and capital gains.
S.AMDT.4191 and S.AMDT.4372 to S.CON.RES.70 To protect small businesses, family ranches and farms from the Death Tax by providing a $5 million exemption, a low rate for smaller estates and a maximum rate no higher than 35%.
Research and Development Tax Credit issues
S.AMDT.4348 to S.CON.RES.70 Including the portion on extending expiring tax provisions such as the R&D Tax Credit.
S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007.
H.R. 1712, Research and Development Tax Credit Act of 2007.
S. 41, Research Competitiveness Act of 2007.
S. 2318, AMT Repeal and Tax Freedom.
S. 2293, Individual Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2007.
H.R. 4351, AMT Relief Act of 2007.
S. 2199, Offshore Deferred Compensation Reform Act of 2007.
H.R. 5267, Offshore Deferred Compensation Reform Act of 2007.
H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007, including the payfor, settlement and tax provisions.
S.2242, Heartland, Habitat Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2007, including the payfor, settlement and tax provisions.
H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. Including the bonus depreciation, increased expensing and tax provisions
H.R. 5109, Economic Growth Act.
S.2592, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for permanent tax incentives for economic growth.
Specter Proposal to Promote Economic Growth
H.R. 1023, Withholding Relief Act
H.R. 5719, Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008
H.R. 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act
S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act
H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extender Act
H.R. 6275, Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008
H.R. 2642, War Supplemental Appropriations bill
S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008
S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008
Treaty on Taxation Between the United States and Croatia
Internal Revenue Service Notice 2008-38 (Government entities required to withhold 3% on payments for services and property)
H.R. 5906, Small Business Capital Expansion and Improvement Act of 2008
H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008
H.R. 2641, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations of 2008, including domestic spending amendment which which would impose a 0.47% tax surcharge on individual taxpayers who make more than $500,000 and couples who make more than $1 million in adjusted gross income.
S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008
H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008: Tax Title & Crapo Amendments Nos. 5009 & 5110
S. 555, SIMPLE Cafeteria Plan Act of 2007: Entire bill
S Corporation modernization proposals
Energy Tax Policy: LIFO accounting method proposed legislation (not introduced)
Senator Specter legislation topromoteeconomic growth (not introduced)
President's FY 2009 Budget - Treasury Bluebook: Pages 61-85: Tax gap proposals
S. 1140, Working American Competitiveness Act
H.R. 4752, Working American Competitiveness Act
H.R. 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act of 2008: Revenue provisions
H.R. 5719, Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008: Entire bill
S. 2792, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the deduction for the travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel
H.R. 2419, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007: Revenue provisions
H.R. 5906, Small Business Capital Expansion and Improvement Act of 2008
H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act
H.R. 1023, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007
H.R. 2881, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2008: Revenue provisions
H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008: Entire bill
H.R. 2642, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2008: Amendment on "Patriot Tax Surcharge"
S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008: Title I - Tax provisions related to oil and gas
S. 777, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007
H.R. 1870, Contractor Tax Enforcement Act: provisions on contractor tax debts
H.R. 1986, Federal Contractor Accountability Act: provisions on contractor tax debts
H.R. 3056, Tax Collection Responsibility Act: provisions on Withholding Delay, Prohibition on Private Debt Collection
H.R. 4881, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007: provisions on Tax delinquency for contractors
S. 2519, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007: provisions on Tax delinquency for contractors
Tax Delinquency FAR Case 2006011: provisions on Tax certifications by contractors
Notice 2008-38, 3% Withholding Law: Treasury notice on 3% withholding law
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU): Section 11113. Volumetric Excise Tax Credit for Alternative Fuels
H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008: Section 179 regarding expensing and bonus depreciation
Proposed revenue raiser related to credit card reporting
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury - Dept of, White House Office, Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Defense - Dept of (DOD)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Tully |
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Eidshaug |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Barrett |
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Maney |
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Castner |
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Klemin |
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Regalia |
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Caroline |
Harris |
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Braddock |
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Coratolo |
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Phillips |
Hinch |
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Lutes |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Ross |
Eisenberg |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1908, Patent Reform Act of 2007
HR 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008
S 2317 / H.R. 3155, Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007
S 2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007
HR 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007
HR 4008, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007
S 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act
S 1190, Connect The Nation Act
S 2831, Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2008
HR 2290, Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2007
HR 5633, Nondiscriminatory Use of Consumer Reports and Consumer Information Act of 2008
S. 3260, FY09 House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill
S 1625, Counter Spy Act
S. 2248 / H.R. 3773, FISA Amendments Act of 2007
FCC approval of the Verizon Wireless acquisition of Rural Cellular Corporation
H.R. 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act
H.R. 5994, Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
S. 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act
Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 (not introduced)
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
H.R. 3627, Connect the Nation Act
Proposals to reform the Universal Service Fund
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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Merida |
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Eidshaug |
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Barrett |
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Cylke |
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Lawson |
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Kovacs |
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Goldman |
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15. General issue area code TOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3010 / S. 1782, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007
H.R. 4854 / S. 2041, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007
H.R. 5312, Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2008
S. 2838, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act
S. 2452, Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007
H.R. 5129 / S. 2554, Civil Rights Act of 2008
H.R. 3915, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007
H.R. 1519, American Homebuyer Protection Act
H.R. 1443, Consumer Fairness Act of 2007
H.R. 2061, Predatory Mortgage Lending Practices Reduction Act
S. 221, Fair Contracts for Growers Act
H.R. 3393, Reservist Access to Justice Act of 2007
H.R. 5884, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2008
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), 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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Lundberg |
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Lawson |
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Eidshaug |
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Lumadue |
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Barrett |
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Thompson |
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15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1926 / H.R. 3401, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2007
H.R. 3896, National Infrastructure Development Act of 2007
S. 775, H.R. 3398 and H.R. 3538, National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007
S. 2021, Build America Bonds Act of 2007
S. 1125 and H.R. 2116, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007
H.R. 5102, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2007
H.R.5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, including potential provisions relating to infrastructure investment
National Transportation Strategic Plan
H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, including provisions related to the Highway Trust Fund
H.R. 1195, SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act
H.R. 2480, Gas Price Relief Act of 2007
H.R. 5995, Gas Tax Relief and Earmark Moratorium Act of 2008
H.R. 2415, Affordable Gas Price Act
H.R. 5986 Diesel Fuel Tax Relief Act of 2008
S. 2890, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Provide for a Highway Fuel Tax Holiday
S. 2971, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Provide for a Suspension of the Highway Fuel Tax, and for Other Purposes
H.R. 6030, COMMUTER Act of 2008
H.R. 6052, Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008
Proposed Rulemaking on National Marine Fisheries Service, specifically the provision to impose a 10-knot speed restriction on all commercial vessels within 30 nautical miles of the U.S. East Coast.
General transportation infrastructure issues (no specific legislation introduced) including: cross-border trucking, border infrastructure, ensuring the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund, National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, financing and funding options for transportation, project delivery time, rail capacity and investment, and public transit funding
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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Barrett |
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Lumadue |
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Eidshaug |
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Castner |
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Klemin |
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Davis |
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15. General issue area code TRU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Cross-border trucking (no specific legislation introduced)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Interim Final Rule on hours of service
H.R. 5934 / H.R. 5977 / S.2910, Trust of Reliable Understanding of Consumer Costs (TRUCC) Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
100% Scanning of Maritime Cargo
H.R. 5533, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Act of 2008
H.R. 5577, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008
S. 3181, FY09 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations bill, including Feinstein Amendment to restrict access to the Visa Waiver Program and delay the ability of new countries to become members.
H.R. 6304, FISA Amendments Act of 2008
General border security issues, including U.S. assistance to combat illegal drug trafficking and gang violence, delays at land border ports of entry, and Canadian border operations.
10+2 Advanced Trade Data requirements.
Trusted shipper programs, including the C-TPAT program.
Implementation of the air and maritime cargo security provisions of PL 110-53, the "Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007."
Secure Freight Initiative pilot programs to test 100% maritime cargo scanning.
implementation of private sector preparedness provisions of PL 110-53, the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007.
General disaster preparedness issues, including draft pandemic influenza planning/preparedness guidance documents (published June 3, 2008), particularly related to antiviral drug use and antiviral stockpiling.
President's cybersecurity initiative (announced January 2008).
S. 2248, FISA Amendments Act of 2007
H.R. 3773, FISA Amendments Act of 2008
H.R. 5440, FISA Amendments Act of 2008
H.R. 6304, FISA Amendments Act of 2008
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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Eidshaug |
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Lumadue |
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Barrett |
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Brady |
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Conley |
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Morton |
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Eggers |
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Kovacs |
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15. General issue area code HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act
H.R. 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008
Government Sponsored Enterprises regulatory reform
H.R. 5830, the FHA Housing Stabilization and Homeownership Retention Act of 2008: Bankruptcy provisions
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD)
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Lumadue |
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Barrett |
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Eidshaug |
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Brady |
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Regalia |
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15. General issue area code IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5630, Innovation Employment Act
H.R. 5634, New American Innovators Act
H.R. 6039, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence.
H.R. 5882, To recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future.
H. R. 5921, High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act
H.R. 4088, Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007
H.R. 5515, New Employee Verification Act of 2008
S. 1083 and HR 1930, Securing Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership Act of 2007
H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007
S. 1035, H1B and L1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007
H.R. 1645, Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act of 2007
S. 988 and H.R. 1843, Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007
H.R. 1061, Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act of 2007
Gregg Amendment to S.Con.Res 70: creating a deficit neutral reserve fund to provide $750 million for border security
Secure Borders Open Doors Advisory Committee to the Departments of State and Homeland Security regarding proposals to improve the visa process and overall travel experience.
Immigration reform proposals including H-1B visa and employment-based visa reform, H-2B visa reform, employment verification and H-2Aprogram changes
E-Verify Rule, FAR Case 2007013: Rule to mandate use of E-Verify by government contractors
Proposed rule DHS-2008-0052: Electronic System for Travel Authorization
Proposed rule Regulatory Information Number (RIN) 1205AB54: H-2B temporary worker
DHS Docket No. USCIS-2007-0056: DHS rule to extend TN nonimmigrant status from one to three years
DHS Docket No. 2008-0039: US-VISIT biometric air and sea exit proposed rule
Rule mandating government contractors to use the basic pilot program (or E-Verify) FAR Case 2007013
DHS Docket No. ICEB-2008-0002 : Rule on Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension with additional requirements Supplemental proposed Rule on "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter" DHS Docket No. ICEB-2006-OO04
American Wages and Benefits Act
Senate FY 08 Supplemental Appropriations Bill; including all immigration provisions
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), State - Dept of (DOS), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Josten |
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Lundberg |
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Thompson |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Douglas |
Loon |
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Renee |
Radcliff-Sinclair |
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Richard |
Castner |
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Matt |
Klemin |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Chris |
Braddock |
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Steve |
Lutes |
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Randel |
Johnson |
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Angelo |
Amador |
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Kelly |
Hunt |
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Michael |
Eastman |
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Marc |
Freedman |
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Dendas |
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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
H.R. 2497 / S. 1481, Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act
HR 4854 / S. 2041, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007: False Claims Act expansion provisions
S. 2818, Small Business Health Plans Act of 2008
S. 2795, Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Katie |
Strong |
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Avery |
Ash |
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David |
Tully |
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Intern, Office of Rep. Mike Castle |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Chris |
Braddock |
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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
H.R. 749, Health Care Choices for Seniors Act
H.R. 2499, Medicaid, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007
S. 1544, Medicare Quality Enhancement Act of 2007
S. 2480, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007
H.R. 4296, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007
Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (Health Savings Accounts)
S. 3118, A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to health care under the Medicare program for beneficiaries residing in rural areas.
S.3101, A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to extend expiring provisions under the Medicare program, to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, to enhance low-income benefit programs, and to maintain access to care in rural areas, including pharmacy access, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, 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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Katie |
Strong |
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Avery |
Ash |
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David |
Tully |
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Intern, Office of Rep. Mike Castle |
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Ronald |
Eidshaug |
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Justin |
Lumadue |
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Murphie |
Barrett |
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Andrew |
Brady |
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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
House Transportation and Infrastructure Cmte. Hearing on the increased cost of airline travel for small business
S. 3044, Consumer First Energy Act of 2008
H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008
H.R. 6074, Gas Price Relief for Consumers 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 |
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Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Martin |
Regalia |
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Giovanni |
Coratolo |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Ross |
Eisenberg |
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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
H.R. 5577, Chemical Security Anti-terrorism Act of 2008 including section 2110 related to "inherently safer technologies."
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Matthew |
Eggers |
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Ann |
Beauchesne |
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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
Implementation of the National Response Framework (NRF).
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 |
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Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Ann |
Beauchesne |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 2191, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008
S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008
Final ruling listing polar bears as threatened species under the Endangered Species Act
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Clean Air Act, Massachusetts v. EPA
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Interior - Dept of (DOI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Ross |
Eisenberg |
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Thomas |
Myers |
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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
National Marine Fisheries Service rulemaking on speed restrictions to protect white whales
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 |
Thomas |
Donohue |
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R. Bruce |
Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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William |
Kovacs |
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Eisenberg |
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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 MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) rulemaking on speed restrictions to protect white whales
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Josten |
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Rolf |
Lundberg |
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Kovacs |
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Eisenberg |
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25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address: www.uschamber.com/associations/ www.uskoreafta.org www.thecacp.com www.yourenergyfuture.com
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