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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 702 SOUTHWEST 8TH STREET |
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City | BENTONVILLE |
State | AR |
Zip Code | 72716 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 40305-12
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6. House ID# 338300000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2011 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Ivan Zapien, Vice President, Federal Government Relations |
Date | 01/27/2012 |
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
Discussions regarding various pending free trade agreements
H.R. 1406, supporting legislation that would require release of prescriptions for pet medications
International Trade, Panama, Columbia, and South Korea Free Trade Agreements (H.R. 3080, H.R.3079, H.R. 3078)
Discussions regarding supply chain security issues
Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and apparel trade
Discussions regarding U.S. -Mexico NAFTA trucking dispute
Discussions regarding WTO negotiations
Discussion related to India FDI
Discussions regarding APEC 2011 Ministerial
Discussions regarding food development and security policy in Central America
Discussions regarding extension of Andean Trade Preferences Agreement
GSP Renewal (H.R. 2832)
Discussion of Trade Adjustment Assistance
Discussion of women's economic empowerment program
Discussions regarding investments overseas
Discussion regarding conflict minerals in the DRC
Discussions regarding misaligned currency (S.1619)
Discussions regarding foreign assistance budget
Discussions regarding customs reauthorization
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS), White House Office, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), 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 |
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Thorn |
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Hemphill |
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Ivan |
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Replogle |
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Bailey |
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Lauren |
Robitaille |
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Sarah |
Beatty |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs from the consumer and retail perspective
Discussions regarding food sourcing programs
Discussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation)
Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food, providing access to healthy food in food desert areas
S. 3307, Child Nutrition Reauthorization, provisions related to the WIC program
S.510, Food Safety Modernization Act, provisions related to food safety
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), 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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Zapien |
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Bailey |
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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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues
General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform
Discussions regarding potential revenue provisions in debt ceiling legislation
S. 365, Budget Control Act
S. 1549, American Jobs Creation Act
S.1832, Marketplace Fairness Act
H.R. 3179, Marketplace Equity Act of 2011
H.R. 3630 & H.R. 3765, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act
Discussions regarding Business Tax Extenders, R&D, and CFC Look through
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Jana |
Barresi |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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Belinda |
Garza |
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Lauren |
Robitaille |
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Stephen |
Replogle |
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Jason |
Hill |
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Kimberly |
Woodard |
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James |
Bailey |
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Sarah |
Beatty |
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Adam |
Hemphill |
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Sarah |
Thorn |
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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
Discussions regarding PL 111-203, specifically Senator Durbin amendment to interchange legislation
HR1081/S.575 - Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011
General discussions regarding financial services products
Discussions regarding super committee process
Discussions regarding H.R.1081, Consumers Payment System Protection Act
Discussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement
Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment
Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24
Discussions regarding CFPB
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 |
Ivan |
Zapien |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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Adam |
Hemphill |
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Belinda |
Garza |
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Kimberly |
Woodard |
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Stephen |
Replogle |
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Lauren |
Robitaille |
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Mario |
de Armas |
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James |
Bailey |
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Sarah |
Beatty |
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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
Discussions regarding health information technology, health care reform principles, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay
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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Hill |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Employee Free Choice Act, including elimination of federally
supervised private ballot union elections or mandatory arbitration for the first contracts, via the NLRB and concerns with NLRB
decisions potentially impacting bargaining unit determinations, rulemakings by the NLRB and DOL, RIN 3142-AA08 and RIN 1215-
AB79/RIN1245-AA03. Specialty healthcare case, 357 NLRB 83
H.R. 2460 & S.1152, Healthy Families Act, a bill to provide paid sick leave
H.R. 3094/S. 1843, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), 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 |
Ivan |
Zapien |
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Stephen |
Replogle |
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Jason |
Hill |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Belinda |
Garza |
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Sarah |
Thorn |
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Lauren |
Robitaille |
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Kimberly |
Woodard |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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James |
Bailey |
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Adam |
Hemphill |
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Sarah |
Beatty |
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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 PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
White House Office, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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 |
Ivan |
Zapien |
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Jason |
Hill |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding Transportation reauthorization (not yet introduced)
Discussion regarding Federal Motor Carrier Safety issues; cross border safety issues, and Wal-mart's trucking fleet and logistics operations
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 |
Bruce |
Harris |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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Adam |
Hemphill |
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Lauren |
Robitaille |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.1258, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), 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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Replogle |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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Belinda |
Garza |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding privacy issues related to e-commerce (H.R. 2577, S.1207)
Discussions regarding customer insight studies
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Sarah |
Thorn |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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Lauren |
Robitaille |
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Stephen |
Replogle |
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James |
Bailey |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding regulatory reform and waste disposal
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
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Harris |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions related to cargo security, C-TPAT, emergency preparedness and readiness issues, and port security.
Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues (S.21, S. 1207)
S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
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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Ivan |
Zapien |
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Hemphill |
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Lauren |
Robitaille |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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