Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page

9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report

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

Protection of critical infrastructure and cyber security.
Licensing, competition, and government procurement in the software industry.
HHS IT e-health procurement.
Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development.
Standards and interoperability.
H.R. 836, Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007.
S. 2213, Cyber-Crime Act of 2007.
H.R. 2290, Cyber-Security Enhancement Act of 2007.
H.R. 4175, Privacy and Cybercrime Enforcement Act of 2007.
H.R. 3800, Promoting Health Information Technology Act.
S. 1693, Wired for Health Care Quality Act.
Issues related to possible Microsoft-Yahoo! merger.
H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States.
China SED/JCCT.
H.R. 5442, TRUST in Health Information Act of 2008.
S. 334 (H.R. 3163), Healthy Americans Act.
H.R. 2406, To authorize The National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States.
S. 1814, Health Information Privacy and Security Act.
H.R. 4791 Federal Agency Data Protection Act.
H.R. 5983, DHS CIO bill.
H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007.
H.R. 6357, Protecting Records, Optimizing Treatment, and Easing Communication through Healthcare Technology Act of 2008 (PRO-(TECH)T Act of 2008.
Competition in the online advertising market.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Energy - Dept of, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), State - Dept of (DOS), Treasury - Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Natl Science Foundation (NSF)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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

H.R. 1908 (S. 1145), Patent Reform Act of 2007 and amendments.
Amendments to section 114 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and sound recordings).
Amendments to section 115 of the Copyright Act (relating to licensing and musical works).
Digital rights management (DTV broadcast flag, audio flag).
Software privacy, counterfeiting, and protection of intellectual property rights.
Appropriations related to intellectual property rights enforcement.
S. 2913 (H.R. 5889), Orphan Works Act of 2008.
S. 2317 (H.R. 4279), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007.
S. 522 (H.R. 3578), Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007.
S. 2500 (H.R. 4789), Performance Rights Act.
H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), issues related to IP.
S. 1353 (H.R. 2060), Internet Radio Equality Act.
Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement.
S. 1919, A bill to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, and for other purposes.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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

Competition in online advertising market.
Child online safety and gaming safety issues related to parental controls and family settings in MSN and Xbox 360.
Online privacy issues.
H.R. 964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Spy Act.
S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act.
H.R. 3845, Protect Our Children Act.
H.R. 1120, Deleting Online Predators Act.
H.R. 3461, Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act.
H.R. 719 (S. 431), Kids Act of 2007.
S. 1738, Combating Child Exploitation Act.
S. 519 (H.R. 876, H.R. 3791), Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Act.
S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act.
Electronic health records and privacy/security protections related to the HealthVault and Amalga platforms.
H.R. 5990, Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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 EDU

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act.
H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (funding for science/STEM).

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Education - Dept of, Natl Science Foundation (NSF)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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

H-1B visas, J visas, L-1 visas, and employment based visas, including the visa bulletin issues.
Program Electronic Review Management System (PERM) regulations.
S. 1348, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007.
H.R. 2272, America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act.
Extension of Optional Practical Training (OPT) program.
H.R. 5882, A bill to recapture employment-based visas previously authorized by Congress but unused because of processing delays.
H.R. 5921, A bill to eliminate per country limitations on employment-based visas.
H.R. 6039, A bill to exempt graduates of U.S. universities with advanced STEM degrees from the annual limit on employment-based visas.
WTO Doha Round (Mode 4).
H.R. 2642, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008.

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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 and competitiveness; science development; technical computing; basic research priorities.
H.R. 2272 (P.L. 110-69), To invest in innovation through research and development, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States.
H.R. 2764, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008 (funding for science/STEM).

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), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS),

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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

H.R. 2138, Investment in America Act of 2007.
S. 2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007.
S. 1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007.
H.R. 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008.
S. 2380, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize the application of the subpart F rules to computer software, to expand the subpart F de minimis rule, and to extend certain expiring provisions.
H.R. 3970, The Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007.
IRC Section 409A.
IRC Section 954.
H.R. 3359, The Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2007.
Proposed Treas. Reg. 1.482-7.
IRC Section 901(l).
Transfer pricing, treaty, international tax, and tax reform issues.
H.R. 3996, The Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007.
H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008.
S. 2886, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to amend certain expiring provisions.
S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008.
H.R. 6049, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.
Proposed Protocol To The Income Tax Treaty Between The United States And Canada (services PE, hybrid issues).

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, Internal Revenue Service (IRS),

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

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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

Broadband.
VOIP, E911.
VOIP/IP Services.
Universal Service Fund.
Intercarrier Compensation issues.
TV White Spaces issue.
S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007.
S. 234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007.
S. 337, White Spaces Act of 2007.
S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act.
H.R. 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007.
H.R. 3453, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007.
Digital Audio Broadcasting issues.
Section 629, Two Way cable issue.
H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007.
S. Res. 468, A resolution designating April 2008 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".

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), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

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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

Special 301.
Passage of Free Trade Agreements (US-Korea, US-Panama, US-Colombia, and US-Peru) and the inclusion of provisions of interest to the high tech industry, including IPR as well as competition and market access issues.
Software piracy, competition, procurement, Internet/human rights, and market access issues in China.
Interoperability innovation competitiveness.
Interpretation and application of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property.
Agenda for further negotiations in Doha Development Round on WTO talks.
European Commission investigation of competition in the software industry.
Korean Fair Trade Commission's investigation of competition in the software industry.
Negotiations regarding Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization (matters related to services, IPR and requirements for passage of Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR)).
Development of an affirmative agenda for the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) meetings in Australia and Peru in 2008.
Trade and IPR issues with ASEAN countries, in particular Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Thailand.
Maintenance of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and WTO dispute settlement proceedings.
Trade in services in bilateral and regional agreements.
H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act.
China SED/JCCT.
Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement.
Trade Adjustment Assistance.

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), Treasury - Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. Copyright Office, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO)

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

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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 GOV

16. Specific lobbying issues

H.R. 3753 (S. 1638), Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007.

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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20. Client new address

21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)

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

ISSUE UPDATE

24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains

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