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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 117 NORTH HENRY STREET |
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City | ALEXANDRIA |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22314 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 81351-36
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6. House ID# 363090001
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2010 |
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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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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: Christian A. Klein, Managing Member |
Date | 10/20/2010 |
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Urged Congress to enact a new multiyear highway spending bill that significantly increases infrastructure investment and creates new, fiscally responsible revenue streams to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's (HTF) long-term viability.
Worked toward the development of cleaner construction equipment legislative incentives.
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 |
Christian A. |
Klein |
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Daniel |
Fisher |
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Crystal T. |
Maguire |
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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
Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method.
Supported proposals containing reasonable solutions to resolve the uncertainty regarding the estate tax.
Supported reinstatement of the 50 percent depreciation bonus, which expired at the end of 2009.
Lobbied to delay implementation and full repeal of the three percent government contractor withholding tax.
Supported increased and expanded Sec. 179 expensing levels.
Urged Congress to keep capital gains and dividend tax rates at 15 percent and extend the 2001/2003 tax cuts.
Urged Congress to eliminate the IRS 1099 requirement from the health care law (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law No: 111-148), which would subject small businesses to additional data collection and IRS filing burdens.
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)
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 |
Christian A. |
Klein |
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Daniel |
Fisher |
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Crystal T. |
Maguire |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Supported the Water Infrastructure Financing Act (S. 1005) authorizing $14.7 billion for the Drinking Water SRF, $20 billion for the Clean Water SRF over the next five years, and additional funds for other water quality-related program; supported the Water Quality Investment Act (H.R. 1262) authorizing $19.4 billion over the next five years for wastewater infrastructure and water quality-related programs.
Supported the Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R. 3202) which would establish a Water Protection and Reinvestment Fund to support investments in clean water and drinking water infrastructure.
Urged Congress to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects in future jobs legislation (The Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act (H.R. 537/S. 3262)).
Advocated for reauthorization and increased funding for the Drink Water State Revolving Fund (SRF), including the Assistance, Quality and Affordability (AQUA) Act (H.R. 5320).
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 |
Christian A. |
Klein |
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Crystal T. |
Maguire |
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Daniel |
Fisher |
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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
Advocated in opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA or card check") H.R. 1490/S. 560, which would eliminate the right to secret ballot in union organizing elections, potentially exposing workers to increased intimidation, and undermining the rights of both workers and employers; advocated in opposition to compromise legislation.
Lobbied against The Robert C. Byrd Miner Safety and Health Act of 2010 (HR 5663), which would be the most far-reaching expansion of OSHA's power since the agency's inception and expand expenses on small companies, yet do little to prevent accidents and increase safety.
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 |
Christian A. |
Klein |
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Crystal T. |
Maguire |
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Daniel |
Fisher |
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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
Encouraging Congress to act on ensuring small businesses have access to capital during the credit crises (H.R. 3854).
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 |
Christian A. |
Klein |
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Daniel |
Fisher |
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Crystal T. |
Maguire |
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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
Opposed the Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act (DISCLOSE Act, S. 3628) as a violation of the First Amendment.
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 |
Christian A. |
Klein |
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Daniel |
Fisher |
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Crystal T. |
Maguire |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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
1 | 5 | 9 |
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3 | 7 | 11 |
4 | 8 | 12 |