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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 575 7th St. NW |
Address2 | Suite 700 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Menlo Park |
State | CA |
Zip Code | 94025 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400458207-12
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6. House ID# 408140000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2023 |
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: Greg Maurer |
Date | 4/20/2023 5:02:07 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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security, encryption, platform integrity, election integrity, content policy, and terrorism;
Issues related to voter suppression/interference, political ads and misinformation policies
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, State - Dept of (DOS), 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 |
Greg |
Maurer |
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Brian |
Rice |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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Sandra |
Luff |
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Chris |
Randle |
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Sydney |
Paul |
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Kevin |
Martin |
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Courtney |
Temple |
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Ritika |
Robertson |
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Daniel |
Kidera |
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John |
Branscome |
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Elizabeth |
Dolan |
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Shelly |
Marc |
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Sonia |
Gill |
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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 MIA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Education regarding internet security policy and internet privacy issues, federal privacy legislation, and freedom of expression on the internet, including connectivity, spectrum and access issues, local media issues;
S. 1094, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), 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 |
Greg |
Maurer |
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Brian |
Rice |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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Sandra |
Luff |
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Chris |
Randle |
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Sydney |
Paul |
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Kevin |
Martin |
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Courtney |
Temple |
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Ritika |
Robertson |
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Daniel |
Kidera |
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John |
Branscome |
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Elizabeth |
Dolan |
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Shelly |
Marc |
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Sonia |
Gill |
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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
Issues related to Digital Services Taxes (DSTs);
Discussions regarding corporate tax issues and international tax policy
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Treasury - Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), 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 |
Brian |
Rice |
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Sandra |
Luff |
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John |
Branscome |
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Sonia |
Gill |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding free trade agreements;
Data localization and cross-border trade flows;
Trade promotion authority and digital trade;
Commerce export regulations - emerging technology;
EU/US data flow (Schrems II);
China;
Intermediary liability;
US-India trade negotiations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), White House Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)
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 |
Greg |
Maurer |
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Brian |
Rice |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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Sandra |
Luff |
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Chris |
Randle |
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Sydney |
Paul |
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Kevin |
Martin |
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Courtney |
Temple |
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Ritika |
Robertson |
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Daniel |
Kidera |
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John |
Branscome |
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Elizabeth |
Dolan |
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Shelly |
Marc |
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Sonia |
Gill |
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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 CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues and discussions related to technology and the Internet including privacy, security, competition, research, trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy issues; online advertising, content and platform transparency efforts; diversity and improving education in science, technology and engineering; protecting children, bullying prevention and online safety; human trafficking issues; data portability and interoperability; data breach; connectivity and network usage issues; platform integrity and cybersecurity; storage and access to electronic communications and encryption; manipulated media; continued conversations on Artificial Intelligence;
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act;
S. 4258, Advertising Middlemen Endangering Rigorous Internet Competition Accountability Act;
H.R. 731, Workforce Mobility Act of 2023;
H. Res. 66, Expressing support for Congress to focus on artificial intelligence;
H.R. 784, ID Act;
H.R. 742, Tell Act;
Cooper Davis Act;
H.R. 1165, Data Privacy Act of 2023;
S. 486, Honest Ads Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Treasury - Dept of, State - Dept of (DOS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), 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 |
Greg |
Maurer |
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Brian |
Rice |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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Sandra |
Luff |
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Chris |
Randle |
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Sydney |
Paul |
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Kevin |
Martin |
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Courtney |
Temple |
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Ritika |
Robertson |
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Daniel |
Kidera |
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John |
Branscome |
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Elizabeth |
Dolan |
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Shelly |
Marc |
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Sonia |
Gill |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to infrastructure and subsea cable systems
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), 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 |
Greg |
Maurer |
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Brian |
Rice |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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Sandra |
Luff |
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Chris |
Randle |
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Kevin |
Martin |
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Ritika |
Robertson |
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Daniel |
Kidera |
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John |
Branscome |
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Elizabeth |
Dolan |
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Shelly |
Marc |
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Sonia |
Gill |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to hate speech;
Update on civil rights issues related to advertising practices;
Issues related to human rights;
Issues related to gender disinformation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Greg |
Maurer |
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Brian |
Rice |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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Sandra |
Luff |
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Chris |
Randle |
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Sydney |
Paul |
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Kevin |
Martin |
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Courtney |
Temple |
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Ritika |
Robertson |
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Daniel |
Kidera |
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John |
Branscome |
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Elizabeth |
Dolan |
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Shelly |
Marc |
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Sonia |
Gill |
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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
Issues related to encryption;
Issues related to EU/US data flow (Schrems II);
India, Turkey, Bangladesh and other data localization issues
Intermediary liability
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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 |
Greg |
Maurer |
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Brian |
Rice |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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Sandra |
Luff |
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Chris |
Randle |
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Sydney |
Paul |
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Kevin |
Martin |
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Courtney |
Temple |
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Ritika |
Robertson |
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Daniel |
Kidera |
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John |
Branscome |
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Elizabeth |
Dolan |
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Shelly |
Marc |
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Sonia |
Gill |
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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
Issues related to Coronavirus response
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 |
Greg |
Maurer |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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Chris |
Randle |
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Sydney |
Paul |
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Kevin |
Martin |
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Courtney |
Temple |
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Ritika |
Robertson |
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Daniel |
Kidera |
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Elizabeth |
Dolan |
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Shelly |
Marc |
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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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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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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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