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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1455 PENNSYLVANIA AVE |
Address2 | SUITE 400 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 26284-12
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6. House ID# 319910000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
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. | ||||||||
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: Stacy Scholtz, Executive Vice President |
Date | 01/19/2010 |
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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR3962-Affordable Health Care for America Act - Nominal cost sharing for C&F beginning 2015 and annual fee on health insurance carriers/health insurance industry.
HR 3596/S1681 - Health Insurance Antitrust Enforcement Act - Antitrust provisions in healthcare reform.
HR 2609 - Amendments to FIO (formerly OII) Insurance Information Act of 2009 - Establishment, leadership, function, scope and responsibilities associated with formation of a Federal Insurance Office, which was incorporated into the comprehensive reform bill.
HR 3669 - Employer-Owned Life Insurance Limitation Act - Prohibits employers from carrying life insurance on their rank and file employees.
S702 - Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 - Consumer protections and tax treatment of LTC insurance.
HR 2096 - Long-Term Care Afforabilily and Security Act of 2009 - Consumer protections and tax treatment of LTC insurance.
S 1177 - Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act of 2009 - Consumer protections for LTC insurance.
HR 3590/ HR3692 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (House), Affordable Health Care for America Act (Senate) - Public Plan/Co-op implications, excise tax and annual fee on health insurance companies.
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 |
Melissa |
Rewinkel |
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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
S 1227/HR 2808 - Truth in Employment Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act to protect employer rights, anti-salting provisions.
HR 3991 Emergency Influenza Containment Act - Any requirements we have as an employer to provide additional leave.
HR 2460 - Healthy Families Act - Provisions on required paid sick leave for employees.
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 |
Melissa |
Rewinkel |
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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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act/Restoring American Financial Stabilty Act- Accountability and transparency in rating agencies, investor protections, over the counter derivatives, federal insurance office, private fund investment advisors registration, consumer financial protections, executive compensation and mortgage lending practices.
HR 3126 Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act - Etablishes an independent agency to address consumer financial protection - incorporated into comprehensive reform bill.
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 |
Melissa |
Rewinkel |
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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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2997 - Agricultural Appropriations Act - Appropriations directly impacting our organization.
HR 2873 Enhanced SEC Enforcement Authority Act - Allowing SEC to serve subpoenas in civil actions on a nationwide basis.
S 1691 Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act - Regulations requiring additional transparency and risk reduction in the derivatives market.
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 |
Melissa |
Rewinkel |
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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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2554 NARAB II - National Assn of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2009 - Membership, powers and requirements associated with re-establishment of NARAB.
HR 3551 Senior Investment Protection Act - Requirements for Broker-dealers.
HR 1253 Health Insurance Restrictions & Limitations Clarification Act of 2009 - ERISA amendments.
S 906 - Senior Investment Protection Act of 2009 - Measures to stop misleading and fraudulent marketing practices.
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 |
Melissa |
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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
HR 1409/S 560 - Employee Free Choice Act of 2009. Card-check, procedural requirements for collective bargaining agreements, and prelminary investigation procedures.
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 |
Melissa |
Rewinkel |
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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
HR 3269 Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act -- Provides SEC ability to review, limit and prohibit compensation practices of private companies.
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 |
Melissa |
Rewinkel |
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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
HR 2452/S823 - Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act - Amendments to allow a five-year carryback of net operating losses, including the operating losses of life insurance companies, incurred in 2008 and 2009.
HR 3548 - Worker, Homeowner and Retiree Assistance Act - Amendments to allow a five-year carryback of net operating losses of life insurance companies incurred in 2008 and 2009.
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 |
Melissa |
Rewinkel |
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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
HR 2658 - Increases in estate and gift tax unified credit and repeal of the one-year termination of the estate tax.
HR 4158 - Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act - Provisions of recommended estate taxes and exemptions.
HR 3905 - Estate Tax Relief Act-Provisions of recommended estate taxes and exemptions.
HR 2920 - Statutory Pay As You Go Act - Provisions requiring budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation.
HR 1961 - Savings for American Familes' Future Act of 2009 - Expansion of the saver's credit and Federal matching contributions.
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 |
Melissa |
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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
HR 3639 - Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act - To ensure we are exempt from expedited effective dates.
HR 2382 - Credit Card Interchange Fees Act - New requirements and regulations in electronic payments.
HR 627 - Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights - New requirements for consumer protection, disclosure and transparency and deadlines for implementation and compliance.
HR 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act - New disclosure requirements for mortgage lenders.
S 1799/HR3904 - FAIR Overdraft Coverage Act - Regulations pertaining to marketing and overdraft coverage programs, limits on overdraft fees and ATM transaction requirements.
HR 3763 - To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act - review of which companies would be excluded from Red Flag Guidelines.
HR 2266 - Reasonable Prudence in Regulation Act - Provisions to determine if we would have delayed requirements.
HR 5959/S1927 - Credit Card Rate Freeze Act - To determine the proposed rates at which cards would be frozen and effective dates if passed.
HR 2695 - Credit Card Fair Fee Act - Immunity and opt-out provisions.
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 |
Melissa |
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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 697 - CLASS Act - New requirements that would result from creation of a national, voluntary long-term care insurance program.
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 |
Melissa |
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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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 2832 - Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - Would require annual disclosure on defined contribution benefit statements of the annuity equivalent of a participant's account balance.
HR 2989 - 401(k) Fair Disclosure & Pension Security Act of 2009 - Requirements regarding investment advice and fee disclosure.
HR 2779 - Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act of 2009 - Disclosure requirements, methods and penalties for failure to disclose.
HR 2331 - Individual Recovery Assistance Act of 2009 - Amendments to the Internal Revenue Code for pension plan distribution requirements.
HR 2733/S 1389 - Fixed Indexed Annuities and Insurance Products Classification Act of 2009 - Clarification of exemptions for certain annuity contracts and insurance policies from Federal regulation.
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 |
Melissa |
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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
HR 2427 - Informed Consumer Choices in Health Care Act of 2009 - Health insurance accountability initiatives and establishment of a Federal Office of Health Insurance Oversight.
HR 2668 - Choice in Health Options Insurers Care for Everyone (CHOICE) Act of 2009 - Establishment, eligibility, enrollment, finances, providers, benefits and premiums associated with the 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 |
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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
HR 2221 - Data Accountability and Trust Act - New requirements and prohibitions for information brokers.
HR 3621 - Call Center Consumer's Right to Know Act - To require employees at a call center who either initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose the physical location of such employees.
S 1490/S 139 - Personal Data and Privacy Security Act - Enhanced criminal penalties and protections for security breaches and misuse of personally identifiable information.
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
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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