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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 1201 15TH STREET, NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
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Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 26810-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2012 |
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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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: James Tobin III, Senior Vice President |
Date | 10/22/2012 |
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
AD&C draft legislation, GSE reform, H.R. 1755, FHA reform, Affordable housing reform, H.R.4271 and S.1925: The Violence Against Women Act, S. 2078, S. 2160, H.R. 3461, H.R. 273, Senate Farm Bill, H.R. 6416, S. 3541
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
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Tobin |
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Strong |
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Meyer |
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Howard |
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Stephen |
Gallagher |
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Elizabeth |
Ambrose |
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Ledford |
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JP |
Delmore |
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Kedrin |
Simms Brachman |
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Courtney |
Flezzani |
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Lake |
Coulson |
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Billie |
Kaumaya |
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Suzanne |
Beall |
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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
FY 2012 budget request, FY 2013 budget request
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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 |
James |
Tobin |
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Kedrin |
Simms Brachman |
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Scott |
Meyer |
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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
Clean Water Guidance, H.R. 4153: Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act, S. 2245, H.R. 4965: Preserve the Waters of the United States Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Courtney |
Flezzani |
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Tobin |
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Lake |
Coulson |
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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
Energy efficiency legislation (drafts), various statements on regulatory impacts, S.1000 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, H.R. 4230: HOMES Act, H.R. 4017Smart Energy Act, energy codes
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, General Services Administration (GSA), 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 |
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Delmore |
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James |
Tobin |
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Courtney |
Flezzani |
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Scott |
Meyer |
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Billie |
Kaumaya |
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Lake |
Coulson |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4153: Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act, S. 2245, H.R. 4965: Preserve the Waters of the United States Act, S. 2148:Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act of 2012, H.R. 5911
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Courtney |
Flezzani |
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James |
Tobin |
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Coulson |
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
AD&C lending, flood insurance, HR 1182: GSE Bailout Elimination and Taxpayer Protection Act, HR 4271 and S. 1925: Violence Against Women Act, Affordable housing reform, FHA reform, H.R. 2112: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012, H.R.1755/H.R. 2078: Home Construction Lending Regulatory Improvement Act of 2011, H.R. 3461: Financial Institutions Examination Fairness and Reform Act, FHA loan limits, GSE reform, S.2091, H.R. 1309, S. 1940, S. 3240: Farm Bill, H.R. 273
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 |
James |
Tobin |
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Courtney |
Flezzani |
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Elizabeth |
Ambrose |
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Gerald |
Howard |
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Kedrin |
Simms Brachman |
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Steve |
Gallagher |
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Scott |
Meyer |
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JP |
Delmore |
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Alex |
Strong |
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David |
Ledford |
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Claudia |
Kedda |
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Robert |
Dietz |
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David |
Crowe |
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Michelle |
Hamecs |
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Suzanne |
Beall |
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Billie |
Kaumaya |
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Lake |
Coulson |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Comprehensive Immigration Reform (no specific bill number), E-Verify, HR 2164, H-2B Regulations, Legislative proposals related to guest worker proposals, H.J. Res. 104, H.R. 2972, S. 3245, legislation related to authorization of E-B5 regional center 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 |
Alex |
Strong |
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James |
Tobin |
III |
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Suzanne |
Beall |
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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
OSHA Fall Protection; Davis-Bacon; Employee Misclassification, NLRB and DDL proposed rules on union elections; H.R. 190/S.1166, Protecting America's Workers Act, S.1507/H.R. 2810: The Employee Rights Act, S.J.Res. 36/H.J.Res 103, H.R. 1744, the American Job Protection Act, H.R. 6079, Repeal of Obamacare Act, H.R. 4227 Workforce Investment Act, H.R. 3610
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
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 |
Alex |
Strong |
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James |
Tobin |
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Suzanne |
Beall |
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Lake |
Coulson |
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JP |
Delmore |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Chesapeake Reauthorization, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Oceans Policy
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Courtney |
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James |
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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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
AD&C Lending, Parity for construction in SBA loan programs, small business lending and tax issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Small Business Adminstration (SBA)
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 |
JP |
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James |
Tobin |
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Elizabeth |
Ambrose |
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Scott |
Meyer |
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Lake |
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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
25C, 45L, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, H.R. 3661/S.1989, carried interest, tax reform, mortgage interest deduction, 179D
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 |
JP |
Delmore |
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James |
Tobin |
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Scott |
Meyer |
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Gerald |
Howard |
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Robert |
Dietz |
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Courtney |
Flezzani |
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Kedrin |
Simms Brachman |
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Alex |
Strong |
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Steve |
Gallagher |
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Elizabeth |
Ambrose |
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Billie |
Kaumaya |
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Suzanne |
Beall |
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Lake |
Coulson |
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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 TOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Business legal reform; H.R. 1873/S 987: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011; H.R. 10: Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011; H.R. 527: Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011; H.R. 3010: Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011
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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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
Transportation Reauthorization Bill, H.R. 4348, S. 1813
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 |
Courtney |
Flezzani |
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James |
Tobin |
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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
Chinese drywall, HR 4212
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 |
James |
Tobin |
III |
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Suzanne |
Beall |
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Lake |
Coulson |
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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
H.R. 1309: Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011; NFIP Reauthorization, S.1940: Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act, Transportation 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 |
James |
Tobin |
III |
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Meyer |
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JP |
Delmore |
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Courtney |
Flezzani |
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Strong |
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Suzanne |
Beall |
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Billie |
Kaumaya |
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Lake |
Coulson |
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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 BNK
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 222/H.R. 2713: Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2011
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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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 CON
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1433: Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2011
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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Strong |
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James |
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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
Legislative proposals to amend the Lacey Act (H.R. 3210), Legislative proposals related to Chinese Drywall, Legislative proposals related to metal theft (no specific bill number), The Softwood Lumber Agreement, H.R. 4402, THe National Strategic and Critical MInerals Protection Act of 2012, HR 4212, softwood lumber issues in Trans-Pacific Partnership Ageement
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Beall |
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Lake |
Coulson |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5326 American Community Survey, S. 2323 Commerce Justice State Appropriations, H.R. 931
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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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 RES
16. Specific lobbying issues
Flood Protection public Safety Act of 2012
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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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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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