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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW |
Address2 | Suite 520 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 32225-24
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6. House ID# 317030000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2012 |
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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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. | ||||||||
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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: James R. McCarthy |
Date | 10/19/2012 |
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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
CFC Look-thru extension; Administration International Tax Proposals, including foreign tax credit, deferral of deduction and entity classification; H.R. 62, International Tax Competitiveness Act of 2011; S.45, Offshoring Prevention Act; Tax Treaty Policy; Tax Reform Proposals; H.R. 2735, Permanent 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, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
James R. |
McCarthy |
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Carolyn |
Brehm |
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Amy |
O'Donnell |
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Tax Legis. Council/CoS Rep. John Larson 2007-10 |
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
Russia Permanent Normal Trade Relations; E-commerce; World Trade Organization Doha Development Agenda; WTO Accessions; Sustainability; African Growth And Opportunity Act; Trans-Pacific Partnership; HR 5496/S 2545 Technical Correction; HR 5497/S 2477 Warp Knit Fabric; HR 5498/S 2485 ABL Plastic Laminates; HR5499/S 2487 Peonile; HR 5000/S 2500 Methylionone;
HR 5501/S 2476 Iso Gamma Super; HR 5502/S 2501 CoFlake; HR 5503/S 2483 AM Triquat
Counterfeiting/Trademark Infringement: enforcement of Trade-Related IP Standards and other agreements
Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement
U.S. Trade Remedy Laws (AD/CVD)
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
U.S.- Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
U.S.- Korea Trade Promotion Agreement
Implementation of U.S. Free Trade Agreements in force
Preferential and non-preferential Rules of Origin
Trade Capacity Building
Trade and Investment Framework Agreements
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Bilateral Investment Treaties
World Customs Organization classifications
Foreign Trade Controls
U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade
Foreign Direct Investment/CFIUS
H.R. 639 and related bills on trade enforcement
Permanent Normal Trade Relations with the Russian Federation
U.S. Policy on Latin America
U.S. Policy on China
U.S. Policy on Russia
Revised Lacey Act Provisions (Sec. 8204 of P.L. 110-246)
US-Pakistan Economic Policy
Customs Reauthorization
APEC Economic Policy Agenda
U.S. Policy on Africa
U.S. Policy on Pakistan
NAFTA Compliance - Resolution of US-Mexico Trucking Dispute
Sustainability
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP), State - Dept of (DOS), Treasury - Dept of, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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 |
R. Scott |
Miller |
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Carolyn |
Brehm |
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Chuck |
O'Hara |
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Nathan |
Graham |
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Shannon |
Penberthy |
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Sean |
Broderick |
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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
Consumer attitudes towards sustainability; Corporate Sustainability Program; Clean Air Attainment Regulation; EPA's Design for Environment (DfE) Program; Boiler MACT (Maximum Achievable Control Technology); Confidential Business Information (CBI); Ingredient Disclosure; IRIS (Integrated Risk Infrastructure System)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)
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 |
Chuck |
O'Hara |
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Nathan |
Graham |
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Sean |
Broderick |
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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
U.S.-Russia Economic Relations; Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation; U.S. Policy on Foreign Investment; U.S. Policy on Protecting Intellectual Property; US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue; U.S. Policy on China; U.S. Policy on Latin America; S.641 Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act of 2011; Comprehensive Iran Sanctions Act; U.S. Policy on Africa
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), State - Dept of (DOS), Treasury - Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Natl Security Council (NSC)
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 |
R. Scott |
Miller |
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Carolyn |
Brehm |
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Shannon |
Penberthy |
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Nathan |
Graham |
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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
The Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act; FDA Safety and Innovation Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
Shannon |
Penberthy |
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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
Enhancements to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act; Product Issues; Battery Issues; S. 1165, Button Cell Battery Safety Act of 2011
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
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 |
Chuck |
O'Hara |
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Sean |
Broderick |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Innovation/Competitiveness; ICANN Global Top Level Domains; HR 4216, Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)
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 |
R. Scott |
Miller |
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Chuck |
O'Hara |
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Nathan |
Graham |
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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 ANI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Animal Welfare & Testing Policy
ICCVAM (Interagency Coordination Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods)
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 |
Chuck |
O'Hara |
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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
Ingredient Disclosure; Product Safety/Risk Assessment Programs; Toxic Chemicals Safety Act; Nanotechnology; Chemical Plant Facility Safety; APEC Chemical Dialogue; IRIS
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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 |
Chuck |
O'Hara |
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Nathan |
Graham |
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Shannon |
Penberthy |
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R. Scott |
Miller |
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Scott |
Broderick |
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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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Manufacturing Policy/Competitiveness; Modeling/Simulation (High Performance Connectivity); Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)
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 |
Chuck |
O'Hara |
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Nathan |
Graham |
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Shannon |
Penberthy |
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Carolyn |
Brehm |
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Sean |
Broderick |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Innovation Technology
High Performance Computing (HPC)
Science Technology, Engineering Math Education Programs (STEM)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)
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 |
Chuck |
O'Hara |
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Sean |
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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 ADV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Behavioral Advertising self-regulatory Guidelines (FTC); Environmental Advertising self-regulatory Guidelines (FTC) - Green Guides; Mobile Marketing/Advertising (FTC); Placement Advertising in Programming (FCC); Internet Privacy Legislation; Data Security Legislation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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 |
Chuck |
O'Hara |
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Nathan |
Graham |
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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
Visa policy: green cards: business visas
APEC Business Travel Card (Public Law 112-54)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
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 |
Nathan |
Graham |
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R. Scott |
Miller |
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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
Importation of counterfeit products
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
R. Scott |
Miller |
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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
Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction; Regulation of OTC drugs, devices and cosmetics
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Shannon |
Penberthy |
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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
Battery Transporation Issues; Truck Driver Hours; Truck Weights
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Chuck |
O'Hara |
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Sean |
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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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Corporate Governance
Financial Regulatory Reform
Derivatives Legislation
Conflict Minerals
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
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 |
Nathan |
Graham |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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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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