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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 | 1050 31ST STREET, NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20007 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 4733-12
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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 | |
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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: Daniel Cohen, Director of National Affairs |
Date | 04/15/2008 |
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. CON. RES. 70 (Budget Resolution); specific interest in S. AMDT. 4303 and S. AMDT. 4304 (both circulated but not considered by the Senate) to authorize the Chair of the Budget Committee to revise budget allocations, aggregates and other levels in connection with legislation, if considered in the future, relating to medical malpractice liability.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Julia |
Duncan |
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Elizabeth |
Humphrey |
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Maren |
McBride |
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Susan |
Steinman |
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Gerie |
Voss |
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Thomas R. |
White |
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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
H.R. 3010/S. 1782 (Arbitration Fairness Act; to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration agreements in consumer contracts.)
H.R. 1519 (American Homebuyers Protection Act; relating to the inclusion of mandatory binding arbitration in homebuilding contracts.)
H.R. 5312 (Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes arising under motor vehicle consumer sales or lease contracts.
Nursing Home Arbitration Act; draft legislation not introduced as of 3-31-08, relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts.
S.221 (Fair Contract for Growers Act; to provide greater fairness in the arbitration process relating to poultry and livestock contracts.)
S. 742/ H.R. 3285 (Ban Asbestos in America Act); also H.R. 3339 (Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act.)
H.R. 4040 (Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act); also S.2045 and S. 2663 (CPSC Reform Act); all three relating to the reauthorization and operation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; specific interest in sections of each bill relating to preemption; i.e. the effect of CPSC regulation on state law.) Also specific interest in S.AMDT 4094 offered to S.2663, but not agreed to, to prohibit state attorneys general from entering into contingency fee agreements in certain civil cases; and S.AMDT 4097, also not agreed to, to allow the prevailing party to recover attorney fees in certain civil actions.
Draft legislation (not introduced as of 3-31-08) concerning defective products produced by foreign nationals.
Federal Agency Contact: Advocacy pertaining to the effect of regulation by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in state product liability law in connection with the Commission's proposed rule on the flammability of upholstered furniture.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), 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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Julia |
Duncan |
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Elizabeth |
Humphrey |
Ms. |
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Susan |
Steinman |
Ms. |
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Thomas R. |
White |
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Gerie |
Voss |
Ms. |
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Noushin |
Jahanian |
Ms. |
Legislative Director; Senator Debbie Stabenow |
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Christine |
Zinner |
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Maren |
McBride |
Ms. |
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Charles |
Benton |
Mr. |
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Dan |
Cohen |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1908/S. 1145 (Patent Reform Act; specific interest in provisions relating to venue for patent cases, and damages.)
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Maren |
McBride |
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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
H.R. 4008 (Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act: to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to make technical corrections to the definition of willful noncompliance with respect to violations involving the print of an expiration date on credit and debit card receipts.
Congressional lobbying on behalf of the legal rights of shareholders in connection with policy issues raised by the Supreme Court's decision in the "Stoneridge" case; and Securities and Exchange Commission oversight.
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Maren |
McBride |
Ms. |
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Thomas R. |
White |
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Susan |
Steinman |
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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
Bills relating to the operation of federal and/or state courts:
H.R. 1079/S. 2083 (Interstate Recognition of Notarizations Act; to require any federal or state court to recognize any notarization made by a notary public licensed by a state other than where the court is located.)
S. 197/H.R.3753/S. 1638 (to increase the pay of federal judges.)
S. 2449 (Sunshine in Litigation Act; to amend Title 28, U.S.C., relating to protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in civil actions.)
H.R. 3995 (Placing certain limits on the ability of entities that receive federal funds to file a class action lawsuit against an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded.)
S. 2041 (False Claims Act Correction Act; to make any person who knowingly presents for payment or approval a false or fraudulent claim for government money or property liable for a civil penalty.)
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Dan |
Cohen |
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Elizabeth |
Humphrey |
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Maren |
McBride |
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Susan |
Steinman |
Ms. |
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Thomas R. |
White |
Mr. |
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Gerie |
Voss |
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Christine |
Zinner |
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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. 1328/S. 1200 (Indian Health Care Improvement Act; specific interest in authority of the Secretary of HHS under section 213 to promulgate standards for service under the bill.)
Medical Device Safety Act; draft legislation (not introduced as of 03-31-08) to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify
the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices.
Congressional lobbying in response to proposed FDA rule regarding supplemental application to update warning labels on prescription drugs, medical devices and biologics.
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Elizabeth |
Humphrey |
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Susan |
Steinman |
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Gerie |
Voss |
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Thomas R. |
White |
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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
H.R. 1195/S. 1611 (to make technical corrections to the SAFETEA-LU Act; specific interest in proposals, as of 3-31-08 not included in either bill, to deny or modify the right to overtime pay for drivers of trucks weighing less that 10,000 pounds.)
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Susan |
Steinman |
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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 MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 846 (Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act Amendments)
H.R. 2830/S. 1892 (Coast Guard Authorization Act; Specific interest in provisions in each bill relating to claims by seamen for unpaid wages.)
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Steinman |
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Thomas R. |
White |
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Dan |
Cohen |
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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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Congressional lobbying regarding proposed Federal Railroad Administration rule regarding passenger equipment safety standards.
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Steinman |
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Thomas R. |
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Voss |
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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
S. 813 (To amend the Tax Code to allow an above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with civil claim awards.)
S.814/H.R. 3314 (To amend the Tax Code to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.)
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Elizabeth |
Humphrey |
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Noushin |
Jahanian |
Ms. |
Legislative Director; Senator Debbie Stabenow |
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Julia |
Duncan |
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Charles |
Benton |
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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
H.R. 989 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act; to limit civil actions against product sellers.)
H.R. 2183/S. 1323 (Commonsense Consumption Act; to limit civil actions against food marketers, manufacturers, distributors and advertisers.)
Bills Relating to Liability for Medical Malpractice:
H.R. 5480/S.2662 (Medicare Funding Warning Response Act); specific interest in Title II, relating to health care liability.
S.1481/H.R. 2497 (Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act)
S.243 (Medical Care Access Protection Act)
S. 244 (Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act)
H.R. 1626 (Family Health Care Accessibility Act)
H.R. 2191 (Volunteer Pilot Organization Act; to provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations.)
H.R. 2787/S. 2724 (CJ's Home Protection Act; specific interest in provisions relating to liability protection for weather radios required to be placed in manufactured homes.)
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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Maren |
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Susan |
Steinman |
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Thomas R. |
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Benton |
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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
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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