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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1201 F STREET, NW, #250 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 49910-12
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6. House ID# 346500000
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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 |
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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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. | ||||||||
Method A.
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: VIGO G. NIELSEN, ATTORNEY AND AGENT FOR FILER |
Date | 01/20/2009 |
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
S 3483: PASSENGER VEHICLE LOSS DISCLOSURE ACT; LOSS DATABASE, ALL INSURANCE PROVISIONS
HR 3200/S40: NATIONAL INSURANCE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE OPTIONAL FEDERAL CHARTER
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION: PROJECTED HOMEOWNERS CREDIT-SCORING STUDY, COMPULSORY PROCESS AND DATA DEPOSITORY CONCEPT
TREASURY DEPARTMENT: REGULATORY REFORM
HR 5611: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REGISTERED AGENTS AND BROKERS REFORM ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS.
HR 5840: THE INSURANCE INFORMATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 5792: INCREASING INSURANCE COVERAGE OPTIONS FOR CONSUMERS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 2638: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2008; PROVISIONS REGARDING THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM EXTENSION UNTIL MARCH 6, 2009
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: DISASTER RELATED PROGRAMS, FINANCING MECHANISMS AND SBA LOANS, PRE-EVENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS, POST-EVENT LOANS AND INSURANCE.
HR 3355: HOMEOWNERS' DEFENSE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 3121/S 2284: FLOOD AND INSURANCE REFORM AND MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 6965: TO EXTEND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 5633: THE NONDISCRIMINATORY USE OF CONSUMER REPORTS AND CONSUMER INFORMATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 6062: THE PERSONAL LINES OF INSURANCE FAIRNESS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
SAFE TEEN AND NOVICE DRIVER UNIFORM PROTECTION ACT (NO BILL NUMBER ASSIGNED); ALL ASPECTS OF THE BILL
HR 1776: CALL CENTER CONSUMER'S RIGHT TO KNOW ACT; ALL ASPECTS OF THE BILL
HR 4008: CREDIT AND DEBIT CARD RECEIPT CLARIFICATION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
GENERAL NATURAL CATASTROPHE, FLOOD AND MULTIPLE PERIL COVERAGE ISSUES
GENERAL TRACKING AND MONITORING OF FINANCIAL RESCUE PACKAGE, TROUBLED ASSET RELIEF PROGRAM AND CAPITAL PURCHASE PROGRAM
GENERAL FLOOD INSURANCE REAUTHORIZATION AND REFORM ISSUES
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT: PAY AS YOU DRIVE (PAYD) INITIATIVES AND CLIMATE CONTROL ISSUES
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), 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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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
HR 6969: TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO DISALLOW THE DEDUCTION FOR EXCESS NON-TAXED REINSURANCE PREMIUMS WITH RESPECT TO UNITED STATES RISKS PAID TO AFFILIATES; TAX TREATMENT OF INSURANCE COMPANIES THAT DEDUCT PREMIUMS OF THE INDUSTRY AVERAGE
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 TOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
GENERAL TRIAL BAR RELATED ISSUES
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
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
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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
27. Add the following 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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