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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1501 M Street, N.W. |
Address2 | Suite 330 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Chicago |
State | IL |
Zip Code | 60606 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400320505-12
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6. House ID# 402980000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
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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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Trevor Theunissen |
Date | 4/22/2024 9:10:29 PM |
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 ADV
16. Specific lobbying issues
- Support FTC's policy with respect to voluntary self-regulation of advertising codes.
- General issues in FTC reauthorization.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Richard |
Crawford |
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Nell |
Reilly |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Kathleen Rice (2015-19); Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director to Rep. Bill Owens (2009-14); Legislative Assistant to Rep. Michael Arcuri (2007-09); Staff Assistant/Scheduler to Rep. Nita Lowey (2005-06) |
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
- General education in commodity purchases of barley, hops, and other agricultural products.
- General interest in barley and hops legislation and regulations.
- General interest in Farm Bill reauthorization and implementation issues.
- General interest in Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC's oversight of the aluminum industry.
- Support for the Barley Pest Initiative.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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 |
Richard |
Crawford |
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Nell |
Reilly |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Kathleen Rice (2015-19); Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director to Rep. Bill Owens (2009-14); Legislative Assistant to Rep. Michael Arcuri (2007-09); Staff Assistant/Scheduler to Rep. Nita Lowey (2005-06) |
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 ALC
16. Specific lobbying issues
- Support the efforts of the DHHS Interagency Coordinating Committee to prevent underage drinking.
- General discussion on importance of maintaining malt beverage three-tier system and state-based alcohol regulation.
- General discussion and education on Public Law 109-422, the STOP Act.
- General education on the World Health Organization's global alcohol strategy.
- General interest in maintaining sufficient Congressional funding for the Alcohol, Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Richard |
Crawford |
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Nell |
Reilly |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Kathleen Rice (2015-19); Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director to Rep. Bill Owens (2009-14); Legislative Assistant to Rep. Michael Arcuri (2007-09); Staff Assistant/Scheduler to Rep. Nita Lowey (2005-06) |
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 BEV
16. Specific lobbying issues
- Indicate support of the U.S. Treasury's rulemaking relating to alcohol labeling.
- Support Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau's regulations on product formulas.
- General interest in alcohol franchise and distribution issues, including Commerce Clause issues relating to same.
- Support FTC and self-regulation of the alcohol industry.
- General interest in glass and aluminum recycling.
- Support Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau's regulation and secure approvals for brewery permits, bonds, and labels of alcohol products.
- General interest in outcome of 2025 HHS Dietary Guidelines Policy.
- General interest in the FTC's public comment on the impact of on-going supply chain disruptions.
- General support for the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 as it relates to implementation of the NASEM study on alcohol.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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 |
Richard |
Crawford |
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Nell |
Reilly |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Kathleen Rice (2015-19); Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director to Rep. Bill Owens (2009-14); Legislative Assistant to Rep. Michael Arcuri (2007-09); Staff Assistant/Scheduler to Rep. Nita Lowey (2005-06) |
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
- General interest in water rights.
- General interest in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army's efforts to define "waters of the United States."
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Richard |
Crawford |
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Nell |
Reilly |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Kathleen Rice (2015-19); Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director to Rep. Bill Owens (2009-14); Legislative Assistant to Rep. Michael Arcuri (2007-09); Staff Assistant/Scheduler to Rep. Nita Lowey (2005-06) |
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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
- General interest in food safety regulations pertaining to imported products.
- General interest in outcome of 2025 HHS Federal Dietary Policy.
- General interest in FDA's Menu Labeling Rule.
- General interest in bioengineered food regulations.
- General interest in cannabis regulations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), 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 |
Richard |
Crawford |
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Nell |
Reilly |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Kathleen Rice (2015-19); Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director to Rep. Bill Owens (2009-14); Legislative Assistant to Rep. Michael Arcuri (2007-09); Staff Assistant/Scheduler to Rep. Nita Lowey (2005-06) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
- General discussion on provisions relating to corporate taxes and revenue offsets.
- General interest in Puerto Rico tax differential.
- General interest in Craft Beverage Modernizations and Tax Reform Act, regulation and implementation.
- General interest in IRS Drawback Reform.
- General interest in the taxation of RTD distilled spirits.
- General interest in the Inflation Reduction Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Richard |
Crawford |
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Nell |
Reilly |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Kathleen Rice (2015-19); Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director to Rep. Bill Owens (2009-14); Legislative Assistant to Rep. Michael Arcuri (2007-09); Staff Assistant/Scheduler to Rep. Nita Lowey (2005-06) |
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 TRU
16. Specific lobbying issues
- General support for truck weight reform.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Richard |
Crawford |
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Nell |
Reilly |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Kathleen Rice (2015-19); Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director to Rep. Bill Owens (2009-14); Legislative Assistant to Rep. Michael Arcuri (2007-09); Staff Assistant/Scheduler to Rep. Nita Lowey (2005-06) |
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
- General interest in appropriations related to alcohol policy (STOP Act and initiatives to combat underage drinking and alcohol abuse and enforcement of legal drinking age) and the Departments of Transportation, Justice, Agriculture, and Labor.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Richard |
Crawford |
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Nell |
Reilly |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Kathleen Rice (2015-19); Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director to Rep. Bill Owens (2009-14); Legislative Assistant to Rep. Michael Arcuri (2007-09); Staff Assistant/Scheduler to Rep. Nita Lowey (2005-06) |
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 CDT
16. Specific lobbying issues
- General education on aluminum 232 EO.
- General education on aluminum pricing.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), 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 |
Richard |
Crawford |
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Nell |
Reilly |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Kathleen Rice (2015-19); Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director to Rep. Bill Owens (2009-14); Legislative Assistant to Rep. Michael Arcuri (2007-09); Staff Assistant/Scheduler to Rep. Nita Lowey (2005-06) |
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
- General interest in ACA legislative/regulatory changes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Richard |
Crawford |
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Nell |
Reilly |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Kathleen Rice (2015-19); Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director to Rep. Bill Owens (2009-14); Legislative Assistant to Rep. Michael Arcuri (2007-09); Staff Assistant/Scheduler to Rep. Nita Lowey (2005-06) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
- General interest in OSHA LOTO standard.
- General interest in OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Richard |
Crawford |
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Nell |
Reilly |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Kathleen Rice (2015-19); Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director to Rep. Bill Owens (2009-14); Legislative Assistant to Rep. Michael Arcuri (2007-09); Staff Assistant/Scheduler to Rep. Nita Lowey (2005-06) |
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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
- General interest in USMCA.
- General interest in retaliatory tariffs/duties.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Richard |
Crawford |
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Nell |
Reilly |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Kathleen Rice (2015-19); Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director to Rep. Bill Owens (2009-14); Legislative Assistant to Rep. Michael Arcuri (2007-09); Staff Assistant/Scheduler to Rep. Nita Lowey (2005-06) |
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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
- General interest in the sale of beer in defense commissaries.
- General interest in DOD aluminum pricing procurement process.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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 |
Richard |
Crawford |
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Nell |
Reilly |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Kathleen Rice (2015-19); Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director to Rep. Bill Owens (2009-14); Legislative Assistant to Rep. Michael Arcuri (2007-09); Staff Assistant/Scheduler to Rep. Nita Lowey (2005-06) |
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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
- General interest in the common carrier definition under the Staggers Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Richard |
Crawford |
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Nell |
Reilly |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Kathleen Rice (2015-2019); Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director to Rep. Bill Owens (2009 - 2014); Legislative Assistant to Rep. Michael Arcuri (2007-2009); Staff Assistant/Scheduler to Rep. Nita Lowey. |
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
General interest and support for S. 2781, Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Richard |
Crawford |
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Nell |
Reilly |
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Chief of Staff to Rep. Kathleen Rice (2015-19); Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director to Rep. Bill Owens (2009-14); Legislative Assistant to Rep. Michael Arcuri (2007-09); Staff Assistant/Scheduler to Rep. Nita Lowey (2005-06) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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