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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 3 RESEARCH PLACE |
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City | ROCKVILLE |
State | MD |
Zip Code | 20850 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 38368-12
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6. House ID# 305630000
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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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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: Robert A. Scardelletti, International President |
Date | 07/21/2008 |
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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, provisions applying to all appropriations for Amtrak for FY2007-FY2012. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to
Federal antitrust laws concerning laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to all rail transportation service for rail customers. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584; Amend the International Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit, provisions relating to railroads. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroads. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Railroad Retirement Board
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 |
Robert |
Davis |
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Anthony |
Padilla |
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Charles |
Trainer |
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Thomas |
Dwyer |
Mr |
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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
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to Federal antitrust laws concerning laws that are contrary to the
public interest with respect to railroads. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to all rail transportation service for rail customers. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Railroad Retirement Board
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 |
Robert |
Davis |
Mr |
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Anthony |
Padilla |
Mr |
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Charles |
Trainer |
Mr |
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Thomas |
Dwyer |
Mr |
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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
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to the public interest with respect to railroads.
S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, provisions relating to all rail transportation service for rail customers. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Robert |
Davis |
Mr |
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Anthony |
Padilla |
Mr |
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Charles |
Trainer |
Mr |
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Thomas |
Dwyer |
Mr |
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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
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 376 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to Amtrak law enforcement officers. S 772 & HR 1650 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of
2007, provisions relating to rail. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2095; Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007; provisions relating to rail safety. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6004; Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century, all provisions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Robert |
Davis |
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Anthony |
Padilla |
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Charles |
Trainer |
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Thomas |
Dwyer |
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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
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, provisions applying to all appropriations for Amtrak for FY2007-FY2012. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to rail. S 953; HR 2125, Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to
rail. S 953; HR 2125; Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions. S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584; Amend the International Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit, provisions relating to railroads. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroads. S 1438; Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 2701; Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, all provisions. S. 1889; Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroad safety. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Robert |
Davis |
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Anthony |
Padilla |
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Charles |
Trainer |
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Thomas |
Dwyer |
Me |
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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
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, provisions applying to all appropriations for Amtrak for FY2007-FY2012. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to railroads. S 953; HR 2125 - Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007, all provisions.
S 881, Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007, all provisions. HR 1584; Amend the International Revenue Code of 1986 and Modify the Railroad Track Maintenance Credit, provisions relating to railroads. S 1125; HR 2116; Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroads. HR 2701- Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroads. HR 3761; Northeast Corridor Rail Tunnel Safety Act; all provisions. HR 5644; Provide for Competitive Development and Operation of High-Speed Corridor Projects, all provisions. HR 6003; Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, all provisions. HR 6052; Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008, all provisions relating to rail.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Robert |
Davis |
Mr |
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Anthony |
Padilla |
Mr |
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Charles |
Trainer |
Mr |
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Thomas |
Dwyer |
Mr |
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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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Amtrak - Budget and Appropriation for FY 2008, all provisions relating to rail. S 136 - National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Expansion Act of 2007, railway-related provisions. S 294, Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, provisions applying to all appropriations for Amtrak for FY2007-FY2012. S 772 & HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions relating to railroads. HR 2701 - Transportation Energy Security and Comate Change Mitigation Act of 2007, provisions
relating to railroads. S. 1889 - Railroad Safety Enhacement Act of 2007; all provisions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Railroad Retirement Board, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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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Davis |
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Padilla |
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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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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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