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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 165 EAST 56TH STREET |
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City | NEW YORK |
State | NY |
Zip Code | 10022 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 2720-12
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6. House ID# 310940000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2012 |
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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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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: Richard T. Foltin, Director of National and Legislative Affairs |
Date | 04/20/2012 |
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
Support for comprehensive immigration reform; Opposition to Refundable Child Tax Credit Eligibility Verification Reform Act (H.R. 1956); Support for Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011 (S.952/H.R.1842); Opposition to DHS Secure Communities program as implemented; Support for Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act/Lautenberg Amendment (H.R. 2981);Opposition to American Specialty Agriculture Act (H.R. 2847);
Support reintroduction of Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits and Security Act (AgJOBS); Urged use of prosecutorial discretion in deportation cases; Support permanently extending the Religious Worker Visa Program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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Director of National and Legislative Affairs |
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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support decreased dependence on oil from hostile nations; Support for Open Fuel Standard (H.R.1687/S.1603); Support for New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions (NAT GAS) Act of 2011 (H.R.1380/S. 1863); Support in principle Merkley-Alexander Electric Vehicles Bill (S. 948); Support approval of Keystone Pipeline XL; Support for government acquisition of alternative fuel vehicle fleets;
Support increased Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for passenger and medium/heavy duty vehicles.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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Director of National and Legislative Affairs |
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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2011 (H.R.890); Opposition to unilateral recognition of Palestinian state at UN (UDI), including UNESCO; Support Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Human Rights Act of 2012 (S.2101); Concerns regarding Iranian presence in Latin America; Support for Expansion of the Visa Waiver Program; Support for foreign aid, including aid to Israel; Support for Iron Dome Support Act (H.R. 4229); Support for Raoul Wallenberg Centennial Celebration Act (H.R.3001);
Support for a resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (H. Res. 556/S.Res. 385); Support for a resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of preventing the Government of Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons capability (H.Res. 568/S.Res. 380); Support for ratification of The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) UN treaty.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, State - Dept of (DOS), 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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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Director of National and Legislative Affairs |
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Julie |
Fishman |
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Assistant Legislative Director |
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
Support for (H. Res. 282) expressing regret for the passage of discriminatory laws against the Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882; Support for reauthorization of The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (S. 1925); Opposition to Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (S.1241).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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Director of National and Legislative Affairs |
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 REL
16. Specific lobbying issues
Opposition to proposed HUD and Commerce Dept. rules regarding faith-based service providers.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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Director of National and Legislative Affairs |
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
Opposition to proposed voucher provisions in the Encouraging Innovation and Teachers Act (H.R.3990).
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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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National and Legislative Affairs |
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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Increased and continuing security risks for Jewish communal institutions in light of the current political environment in the Middle East.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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Director of National and Legislative Affairs |
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
Support for National Museum of the American People.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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Director of National and Legislative Affairs |
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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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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