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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 101 CONSTITUTION AVE., NW #816 WEST |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Minneapolis |
State | MN |
Zip Code | 55474 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 302313-12
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6. House ID# 378270000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
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. | ||||||||
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: Denise Gwyn Ferguson, Vice President, Federal Government Affairs |
Date | 01/20/2010 |
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
H.R. 786 - To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage, and for other purposes; entire bill
H.R. 1728 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act; provisions related to product design and national standards
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 |
Denise |
Ferguson |
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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
H.R. 200 - Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009; provisions relating to securitized mortgage-backed securities
H.R. 225 - Emergency Homeownership and Equity Protection Act; provisions relating to securitized mortgage-backed securities
H.R. 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009; provisions relating to securitized mortgage-backed securities
S. 61 - Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009; provisions relating to securitized mortgage-backed securities
S. 895 - A bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability; provisions relating to securitized mortgage-backed securities
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 |
Denise |
Ferguson |
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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. 1260 Patent Reform Act of 2009; provisions relating to patents held by financial services firms
S. 515 - Patent Reform Act of 2009; provisions relating to patents held by financial services firms
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 |
Denise |
Ferguson |
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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. 977 - Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009; provisions relating to use of derivatives by insurers
H.R. 991 - Consumer Fairness Act of 2009; provisions affecting securities industry and franchise relationships
H.R. 1020 - Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009; provisions affecting securities industry and franchise relationships
H.R. 1664 - To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards; entire bill
H.R. 1754 - Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; entire bill
H.R. 2221 The Data Accountability and Trust Act; provisions relating to non-applicability to GLB-regulated financial firms
H.R. 3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009; provisions relating to banking, insurance, securities, and financial planning
H.R. 3269 Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act; entire bill
H.R. 3300 - Derivative Trading Accountability and Disclosure Act; provisions relating to use of derivatives by insurers
H.R. 3310 - Consumer Protection and Regulatory Enhancement Act; entire bill
H.R. 3795 Over the Counter Derivatives Market Act; provisions relating to use of derivatives by insurers
H.R. 3817 Investor Protection Act of 2009; entire bill
H.R. 3818 - Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act of 2009; entire bill
H.R. 3890 - Accountability and Transparency in Rating Agencies Act; entire bill
H.R. 3996 - Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009; provisions relating to systemic risk management, thrift holding company charters, resolution authority
H.R. 4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009; entire bill
S. 272 - Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009; provisions relating to use of derivatives by insurers
S. 605 - A bill to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to reinstate the uptick rule and effectively regulate abusive short selling activities; entire bill
S. 931 Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009; provisions relating to securities industry and franchise relationships
S. 1074 Shareholder Bill of Rights Act; entire bill
S. 1691 - Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009; provisions relating to use of derivatives by insurers
Bill Not Yet Assigned: Senate Banking Committee legislation Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009; entire proposal
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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Ferguson |
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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. 1897 - Healthy Workforce Act of 2009; entire bill
H.R. 2520 Patients' Choice Act; provisions relating to employer-provided health care
H.R. 2625 - Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act of 2009; entire bill
H.R. 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; provisions relating to employer-provided health care coverage, health care coverage for small businesses, franchises, and independent contractors, domestic partnership, and possible revenue offsets
H.R. 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (as amended by the Senate); provisions relating to employer-provided health care coverage, health care coverage for small businesses, franchises, and independent contractors, domestic partnership, McCarran-Ferguson, CLASS Act, and possible revenue offsets
H.R. 3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act; provisions relating to employer-provided health care coverage, health care coverage for small businesses, franchises, and independent contractors, domestic partnership, and possible revenue offsets
S. 725 - Equity for Our Nation's Self Employed Act of 2009; provisions that would allow health care deductions for independent broker-dealers
S. 803 - Healthy Workforce Act of 2009; entire bill
S. 1099 - Patients' Choice Act; provisions relating to employer-provided health care
S. 1153 - Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act of 2009; entire bill
S. 1679 - Affordable Health Choices Act; provisions relating to employer-provided health care coverage, health care coverage for small businesses and franchises, and independent contractors, and CLASS Act
S. 1796 - Americas Healthy Future Act - Senate Finance Committee draft health care reform proposal; provisions relating to employer-provided health care coverage, health care coverage for small businesses, franchises, and independent contractors, and possible revenue offsets.
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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Ferguson |
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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. 83 - Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2009; entire bill
H.R. 1264 - Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009; provisions relating to NFIP and wind coverage
H.R. 1583 - Insurance Industry Competition Act of 2009; entire bill
H.R. 1880 - National Insurance Consumer Protection Act; entire bill
H.R. 2554 - National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers (NARAB) Reform; entire bill
H.R. 2555 - Homeowners Defense Act; entire bill
H.R. 2609 Federal Insurance Office Act of 2009; entire bill
H.R. 3059 - Access to Repair Parts Act; entire bill
H.R. 3139 - National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2009; entire bill
H.R. 3326 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010; provisions relating to national flood insurance program extension, COBRA, and unemployment coverage
S. 434 - Empowered at Home Act of 2009; entire bill
S. 702 - Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009; entire bill
S. 1177 - Confidence in Long-Term Care Insurance Act of 2009; entire bill
S. 1368 Access to Repair Parts Act; entire 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 |
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Ferguson |
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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
H.R. 1250 - Public Good IRA Rollover Act of 2009; entire bill
H.R. 1961 - Savings for American Families' Future Act of 2009; entire bill
H.R. 2021 - Savings Recovery Act; entire bill
H.R. 2096 - Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009; entire bill
H.R. 2748 - Retirement Security Needs Lifetime Pay Act; entire bill
H.R. 2779 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act; provisions relating to fee disclosure
H.R. 2989 - 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009; provisions relating to fee disclosures and investment advice
H.R. 3429 - Generate Retirement Ownership Through Long-Term Holding Act of 2009; entire bill
H.R. 3936 Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act of 2009; provisions relating to employer-provided pension plans and retirement savings
H.R. 4126 - Retirement Fairness Act of 2009; entire bill
H.R. 4146 - Sensible Transparency for Retirement Plans Act of 2009; entire bill
S. 401 - Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2009; entire bill
S. 702 - Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009; entire bill
S. 906 - Senior Investor Protection Act; entire bill
S. 1082 - The Generating Retirement Ownership Through Long-Term Holding Act; entire bill
S. 1297 - Retirement Security for Life Act; entire bill
S. 1661 - Senior Investment Protection Act of 2009; entire bill
S. 2832 Lifetime Income Disclosure Act; entire bill
Administrations Budget provisions relating to Auto IRA proposal
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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 436 - Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009; entire bill
H.R. 470 - Economic Recovery and Middle-Class Tax Relief Act of 2009; entire bill
H.R. 1083 - The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2009; entire bill
H.R. 1265 - Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act; provisions relating to treatment of foreign corporations
H.R. 1935 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the treatment of partnership interests held by partners providing services; entire bill
H.R. 2452 - Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act; entire bill
H.R. 2920 Statutory Pay Go Act of 2009; provisions relating to estate tax
H.R. 3408 - Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act of 2009; provisions relating to limitation of independent contractor status for independent broker dealers
H.R. 3548 Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009; provisions relating to first-time homebuyers credit, unemployment benefits
H.R. 3905 Estate Tax Relief Act; entire bill
H.R. 3933 - Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009; to ensure workable for mutual funds
H.R. 4154 - Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009; entire bill
H.R. 4191 - Let Wall Street Pay for the Restoration of Main Street Act of 2009; entire bill
H.R. 4213 - Tax Extenders Act of 2009; provisions relating to small business, IRA charitable rollovers, and taxation of foreign entities
H.R. 4337 - Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2009; provisions relating to mutual funds
S. 506 - Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act; provision relating to managed and controlled foreign entities
S. 567 - A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; entire bill
S. 651 - Compensation Fairness Act of 2009; entire bill
S. 722 - Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009; provisions relating to capital gains, dividends, and estate tax
S. 1007 - Excessive Pay Capped Deduction Act of 2009; entire bill
Administrations proposals relating to the taxation of life insurance companies recommended to offset health care reform costs and Administrations FY2010 budget proposals relating to international taxation, tax treatment of capital gains and dividends, and estate tax
S. 2784 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the estate tax as in effect in 2009; entire bill
S. 2882 - Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act of 2009; provisions relating to independent contractors within the securities industry
S. 2927 - Wall Street Fair Share Act; entire 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
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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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