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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 300 New Jersey Avenue NW |
Address2 | Suite 700 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Philadelphia |
State | PA |
Zip Code | 19103 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 10057-12
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6. House ID# 317940000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2017 |
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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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: Arthur R. Block |
Date | 4/20/2017 5:31:37 PM |
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 AER
16. Specific lobbying issues
Unmanned aircraft systems.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 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 |
Philip |
Tahtakran |
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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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Implementation of section 224 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding pole attachments.
Implementation of section 613 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding media ownership limits.
Implementation of section 544 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding the Emergency Alert System.
Implementation of section 616 of the Communications Act, regarding carriage of independent programming.
Implementation of section 629 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding set-top boxes, plug and play devices, and AllVid.
Implementation of section 628 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding program access.
Preserving the Open Internet/Broadband Industry Practices.
Privacy issues, including issues related to Sections 222 of the Communications Act, as amended.
Online Video Issues.
Sports Programming, including cable carriage of the Regional Sports Networks and blackouts.
Broadband Business Data Services.
Rural Broadband Deployment.
Legislation to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 regarding the Universal Service Fund.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Melissa |
Maxfield |
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Lindsey |
Dickinson |
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Sam |
Lancaster |
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Peter |
Filon |
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Joseph |
Trahern |
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Earle |
Jones |
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Juan |
Otero |
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Kathleen |
Huzarsky |
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Ashley |
McGee |
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Mitchell |
Rose |
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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 CON
16. Specific lobbying issues
Freedom of the Press and First Amendment.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Philip |
Tahtakran |
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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
Online copyright infringement.
Copyright law reform.
International Intellectual Property Protection - TPP, WIPO, TTIP, TPA, NAFTA.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY 2017.
Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 2017.
Financial Services Appropriations, FY 2017.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2017
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO)
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 |
Melissa |
Maxfield |
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Lindsey |
Dickinson |
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Samuel |
Lancaster |
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Kathleen |
Huzarsky |
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Joseph |
Trahern |
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Philip |
Tahtakran |
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Mitchell |
Rose |
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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
Legislation regarding data security and breach notification.
ISP privacy.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Melissa |
Maxfield |
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Lindsey |
Dickinson |
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Peter |
Filon |
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Kathleen |
Huzarsky |
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Earle |
Jones |
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Samuel |
Lancaster |
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Ashley |
McGee |
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Juan |
Otero |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to O Visas (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement) and B Visas (Temporary Business Visitors and Tourists).
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 |
Philip |
Tahtakran |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Electronic Communications Privacy Act.
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 |
Joseph |
Trahern |
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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
Legislation to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 regarding the Universal Service Fund.
Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) Reform.
Legislation to reform the Federal Communications Commission.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Melissa |
Maxfield |
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Lindsey |
Dickinson |
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Kathleen |
Huzarsky |
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Samuel |
Lancaster |
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Ashley |
McGee |
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Philip |
Tahtakran |
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Joseph |
Trahern |
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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
Advertising deductibility tax provisions.
Reform of the Tax Code, including corporate tax rate.
S. 1364, A bill to promote neutrality, implicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and digital services.
Bonus depreciation, alternative minimum tax, and extenders.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Melissa |
Maxfield |
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Lindsey |
Dickinson |
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Kathleen |
Huzarsky |
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Samuel |
Lancaster |
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Ashley |
McGee |
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Joseph |
Trahern |
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Philip |
Tahtakran |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 regarding spectrum reform, unlicensed uses, and incentive auctions.
Legislation regarding a framework for cybersecurity, and mitigation and prevention of cyber threats.
Unlicensed Spectrum.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Lindsey |
Dickinson |
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Peter |
Filon |
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Kathleen |
Huzarsky |
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Juan |
Otero |
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Earle |
Jones |
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Samuel |
Lancaster |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Foreign distribution of US films.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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 |
Philip |
Tahtakran |
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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
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
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NBCUniversal Media, LLC |
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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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