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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 | 1775 K STREET, NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 39121-12
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6. House ID# 301600000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2008 |
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: Joseph T. Hansen, International President |
Date | 04/21/2008 |
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. 1041/H.R. 800, Employee Free Choice Act, all provisions relating to the National Labor Relations Act.
S. 1301/H.R. 697, all provisions relating to the bill that eliminates the chioce of workers to form, join, work with or assist labor organizations.
H.R. 1327, Protective Equipment for America's Worker Act, all provisions relating to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the complete rulemaking on Employer Payment for Personal Protective Equipment for workers.
H.R. 2674, The Children's Act for Responsible Employment of 2007, all provisions relating to the bill addressing the inequities and harsh conditions faced by children currently employed in agriculture in the U.S..
H.R. 3831, Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007, all provisions related to title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
H.R. 5522, Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008, all provisions relating to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the standards regarding workers exposure to combustible dust.
H.R. 2768, Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act, all provisions relating to standards to protect miners during emergencies.
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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Deutsch |
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LaQuita |
Honeysucker |
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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
S. 1257/H.R. 328, District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act, all provisions that provide for the treatment of the D.C. Congressional and House Representation.
H.R. 2015, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007, all provisions relating to employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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 |
Jo |
Deutsch |
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LaQuita |
Honeysucker |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 340/H.R. 371, Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits and Security Act of 2007, all provisions relating to the improvement of agricultural job opportunities, benefits and security for immigrants in the United States.
S. 2302/H.R. 2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007, all provisions relating to the continuation of agriculture programs through fiscal year 2012.
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 |
Jo |
Deutsch |
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LaQuita |
Honeysucker |
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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
H.R. 3162, Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, all provisions relating to the Social Security Act and the improvement of children health insurance programs and to improve beneficiary protection.
H.R. 2693, Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Act, all provisions that direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to diacetyl.
H.R. 676, United States National Health Insurance Act (or the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act), all provisions related to comprehensive health insurance coverage for all United States residents.
H.R. 4055, Medicare Cervical Cancer Screening and Detection Coverage Act of 2007, all provisions related to Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage of screening tests for human papillomavirus (HPV).
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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Jo |
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LaQuita |
Honeysucker |
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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
S. 717/H.R . 1117, Repeal and Identification Security Enhancement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to additional regulatory flexibility and funding authorization for states.
S. 1348, Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act of 2007, all provisions realting to Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement and enforce the laws.
H.R. 1843, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007, all provisions related to the extension date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers.
H.R. 5515, New Employee Verification Act of 2008, all provisions relating to amending the Social Security Act to prevent unauthorized earnings from being credited towards benefits under title II of such Act and to make improvements in provisions governing totalization agreements, and amending the Social Security Act and the Immigration and Nationality Act to prevent unauthorized employment , and to improve coordination of the provisions of such Acts.
H.R. 4088, Secure America through Verification and Enforcement Act (SAVE Act), all provisions relating to immigration reform by purportedly securing America's borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification 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
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Jo |
Deutsch |
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LaQuita |
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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
S. 1356/H.R. 698, Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007, all provisions relating to closing the loophole that allows non-financial companies like Wal-Mart to open banks.
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 |
Michael J. |
Wilson |
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LaQuita |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1149/H.R. 1760, Federal Meat Inspection Act, all provisions relating to the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection 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 |
Michael J. |
Wilson |
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LaQuita |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2669, College Cost Reduction Act of 2007, all provisions relating to increasing financial aid by $18 billion over five years and cutting federal subsidies to private lenders.
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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Jo |
Deutsch |
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LaQuita |
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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. 3319, Patriot Corporation of America Act of 2007, all provisions which provide Federal contracting preferences for, and a reduction in the rate of income tax imposed on, Patriot corporations, and for other purposes.
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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Jo |
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LaQuita |
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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
H.R. 5577, H.R. 1633, H.R. 5533, H.R. 1574, H.R.1530, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008, all provisions related to amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend, modify, and recodify the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance security and protect against acts of terrorism against chemical facilities.
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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LaQuita |
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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. 3753, Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007, all provisions relating to increasing the pay of Federal judges.
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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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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