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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 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 13131-12
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6. House ID# 300380000
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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. | ||||||||
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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: Kathryn Steckelberg, Executive Director, Government Relations |
Date | 01/20/2010 |
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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy And Security Act" (climate change); S. 1733, "Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act" (climate change); H.R. 1862, "American Clean Energy and Security Act" ("cap & dividend", climate change); No bill number "Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act" (draft "cap & dividend", climate); No bill number "Carper Draft 3-Pollutant Legislation" (draft Clean Air Act legislation); S. 1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act" (comprehensive energy bill, RES);
S. 1622, "Clean Air Protection Act" (EPA regulation of GHGs); S. 1933, "Natural Resources Climate Adaptation Act" (climate adaptation); S.2729, "Clean Energy Partnerships of 2009" (climate offsets); S. 2744, "Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009" (CO2 capture technology prizes); S. 2835, "International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009" (International climate policy / assistance); S.A. 2530, Murkowski amendment to S. 2996 (FY10 Interior Appropriations)re: EPA endangerment (EPA regulation of GHGs); S. 787, The Clean Water Restoration Act" (clean water act jurisdictional issues); S. 1816, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act" (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); H.R. 3852, "Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act" (reauthorizes Chesapeake Bay program and expands EPA authorities and requirements); Ocean policy generally;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
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 |
Kathryn |
Steckelberg |
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William |
Fang |
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James C. |
Odom |
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Margaret |
Hunt |
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Emily |
Fisher |
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Intern, Rep. Pomeroy, Jan-Mar 1995 |
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Thomas R. |
Kuhn |
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Karen |
Obenshain |
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Lynn |
LeMaster |
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Quin |
Shea |
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Edward |
Comer |
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Brian |
Wolff |
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Legislative Assistant, Sen. Pryor, 1988-1991 |
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Eric |
Holdsworth |
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Tracey |
Parker |
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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
S. 2889, "Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Bill" (coal shipping); S.146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R. 233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; H.R. 4399, "American Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Act";
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 |
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Aaronson |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Robert Wexler, 1999 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Sr. Leg. Assistant, Sen. Nelson, 2001-2007 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Rep. Tom Lantos, 2007-2008 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Rep. Jackie Speier, 2008-2009 |
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Tracey |
Parker |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009" (pertains to electricity security); S. 946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act" (pertains to electricity security); H.R. 2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act"; H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act"; H.R. 2868, "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act" (reauthorizes and establishes new requirements for securing facilities); Chemical Security issues generally;
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 |
Scott |
Aaronson |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Robert Wexler, 1999 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Sr. Leg. Assistant, Sen. Nelson, 2001-2007 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Rep. Tom Lantos, 2007-2008 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Rep. Jackie Speier, 2008-2009 |
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Margaret |
Hunt |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (Cease & Desist -market manipulation section, RES, transmission, efficiency, CCS, smart grid)"; S.1462, "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009" (comprehensive energy bill, transmission, RES, enforcement, efficiency, CCS); H.R. 889, "Save American Energy Act" (EERS); H.R. 890, "American Renewable Energy Act" (RES); S. 949, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act" (clean energy financing);
S. 598, "Appliance Standards Improvement Act of 2009"; S. 1175, authorizing DOE loans to electric utilities to carry out projects to comply with Federal RES; S. 1502, "Carbon Capture and Sequestration Stewardship Trust Fund Act of 2009"; S. 2744, "Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009" (CCS); S. 1134, "Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009" (CCS);
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 |
Scott |
Aaronson |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Robert Wexler, 1999 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Sr. Leg. Assistant, Sen. Nelson, 2001-2007 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Rep. Tom Lantos, 2007-2008 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Rep. Jackie Speier, 2008-2009 |
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Kathryn |
Steckelberg |
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James C. |
Odom |
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Thomas R. |
Kuhn |
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Margaret |
Hunt |
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Brian |
Wolff |
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Legislative Assistant, Sen. Pryor, 1988-1991 |
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Edward |
Comer |
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Lynn |
LeMaster |
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Tracey |
Parker |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
Dept. of the Navy UESC Contracting Issue;
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 |
Scott |
Aaronson |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Robert Wexler, 1999 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Sr. Leg. Assistant, Sen. Nelson, 2001-2007 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Rep. Tom Lantos, 2007-2008 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Rep. Jackie Speier, 2008-2009 |
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
FCC National Broadband Plan;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Scott |
Aaronson |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Robert Wexler, 1999 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Sr. Leg. Assistant, Sen. Nelson, 2001-2007 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Rep. Tom Lantos, 2007-2008 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Rep. Jackie Speier, 2008-2009 |
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
S. 2811, "Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act" (increases penalties and enforcement authorities for intentionally taking protected birds); H.R. 2062, "Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalty and Enforcement Act" (increases penalties and enforcement authorities for intentionally taking protected birds); Coal ash regulation under RCRA and CWA; Coal Ash issues generally; Endangered Species Act issues generally;
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 |
Kathryn |
Steckelberg |
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Margaret |
Hunt |
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Brian |
Wolff |
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Legislative Assistant, Sen. Pryor, 1988-1991 |
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Quin |
Shea |
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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 CDT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4173, "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009" (derivatives, FERC/CFTC jurisdiction); H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (OTC Derivatives); H.R. 977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009" (OTC Derivatives); H.R. 3300, "Derivative Trading Accountability and Disclosure Act" (OTC Derivatives); H.R. 3795, "OTC Derivatives Markets Act of 2009" (OTC Derivatives);
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 |
Kathryn |
Steckelberg |
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Ronald |
Clements |
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Judith |
Boddie |
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Richard |
McMahon |
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Brian |
Wolff |
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Legislative Assistant, Sen. Pryor, 1988-1991 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Staff Assistant, Rep. Robert Wexler, 1999 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Sr. Leg. Assistant, Sen. Nelson, 2001-2007 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Rep. Tom Lantos, 2007-2008 |
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Scott |
Aaronson |
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Legislative Dir., Rep. Jackie Speier, 2008-2009 |
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
S. 271, "Freedom Act of 2009" (incentives to promote electric vehicles); H.R. 2989, "401(K) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009" (timing of pension liability); H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009" (OTC derivatives); H.R. 1862, "Cap and Dividend Act of 2009"(climate change); H.R. 4213, "Tax Extenders Act of 2009" (multiple tax extensions); S. 722 "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009" (expiring tax provisions);
S. 1639, "Expanding Industrial Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2009" (energy tax-related proposals); S.1620, "Efficient Vehicle Leadership Act of 2009" (provides tax incentives and fees for increasing motor vehicle fuel economy);
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 |
Ronald |
Clements |
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Judith |
Boddie |
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Tracey |
Parker |
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Brian |
Wolff |
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Legislative Assistant, Sen. Pryor, 1988-1991 |
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Richard |
McMahon |
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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
S. 1074, "Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009" (Board of Directors provisions)
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 |
Ronald |
Clements |
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Judith |
Boddie |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3288, "Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010" (LIHEAP)
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 |
Tracey |
Parker |
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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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Transmission siting and permitting issues generally;
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 |
Margaret |
Hunt |
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Kathryn |
Steckelberg |
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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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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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