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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 777 6TH STREET, NW, SUITE 200 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 4733-12
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6. House ID# 312410000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2010 |
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: Daniel Cohen; General Counsel |
Date | 04/16/2010 |
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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
General interest in issues pertaining to insurance for non-commerical aircraft, and the safety standard established by the issuance of an airworthiness certificate.
H.R. 1586 (FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act ); to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes; specific interest in Inhofe Amendment #3463 to provide liability protection for volunteer pilot organizations.
H.R. 915 (the FAA Reauthorization Act); specific interest in issues pertaining to insurance for non-commercial aircraft, and the safety standard established by the issueance of an airworthiness certificate.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Susan |
Steinman |
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John |
Bowman |
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Chief of Staff; Reps L. Richardson; Wass.-Schultz |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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Rasmussen |
Jennie |
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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/ S. 515/ S. 610 (Patent Reform Act); specific interest in provisions relating to venue for patent cases, and issues pertaining to the liability of banks when unlawfully using patented check imaging technology.
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Ted |
Hutchinson |
Mr. |
Leg. Asst. Rep. Jacks-Lee; Couns.Rep. Richardson |
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Sue |
Steinman |
Ms. |
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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
H.R. 1020/ S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts.
H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts.
S. ____ (Restoring American Financial Stability Act)(draft bill not introduced as of March 31, 2010)(Sponsored by Senator Dodd) specific interest in the protection of financial consumers from mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses and preemption of stonger state consumer laws.
S. 1606/ H.R. 4678 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3326 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act); specific interest in Franken Amendment #2588, to prohibit the use of funds for any Federal defense contractor if such contractor or a subcontractor at any tier under such contract requires that employees or independent contractors sign mandatory arbitration clauses regarding certain claims.
H.R. 1255 (no short title) to protect interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Julia |
Duncan |
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Jennie |
Rasmussen |
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Susan |
Steinman |
Ms. |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
Ms. |
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Jill |
Burke |
Ms. |
Leg. Ass't. Rep. Stark; Commun. Dir. Rep. Filner |
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John |
Bowman |
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Chief of Staff; Reps L. Richardson; Wass.-Schultz |
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Ted |
Hutchinson |
Mr. |
Leg. Asst. Rep. Jacks.-Lee; Couns. Rep. Richardson |
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Kate |
DeGravelles |
Ms. |
Leg. Asst. Rep. Melancon |
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
Bills relating to the operation of the federal courts:
H.R. 1508/ S. 537 (Sunshine in Litigation Act); relating to the use of protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosure of discovery information in federal civil cases
S. 1504 (Notice Pleading Restoration Act); to provide that Federal courts shall not dismiss complaints under rule 12(b)(6) or (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, except under the standards set forth by the Supreme Court of the United States in Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957).
H.R. 4115 (Open Access to Courts Act); to provide for the restoration of notice pleading in Federal courts.
H.R. 4113 (Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act); to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes.
H.R. 2136 (Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones College Fire Prevention Act); specific interest in provision relating to the admissibility of evidence.
Lobbying with regard to federal judicial selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.
Lobbying with regard to US attorney selection generally; not specific to any nominated candidate.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), 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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Jill |
Burke |
Ms. |
Leg. Ass't Rep. Stark; Commun. Dir. Rep Filner |
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Susan |
Steinman |
Ms. |
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John |
Bowman |
Mr. |
Chief of Staff; Reps L. Richardson; Wass.-Schultz |
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Ted |
Hutchinson |
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Leg.Asst.Rep.Jacks.-Lee;Couns.Rep.Richardson |
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Jennie |
Rasmussen |
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Kate |
DeGravelles |
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Leg. Asst. Rep. Melancon |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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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. 1346/ S. 540 (Medical Device Safety Act); to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to clarify the scope of federal preemption of state law with regard to medical devices.
H.R. 4796 (Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the application of Medicare secondary payer rules for certain claims.
H.R. 3200 (America's Affordable Health Choices Act); specific interest in provision regarding the issue of subrogation as it applies to ERISA-covered health plans and as it relates to any health care reform proposal.
Lobbying regarding the issue of Medicare set-asides for claimant related medical expenses as it relates to any health care reform proposal; and generally.
Lobbying regarding an HHS-issued rule limiting discovery from nursing home-related state survey agencies.
Lobbying with regard to the establishment of state-based pilot projects concerning medical liability.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS),
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Susan |
Steinman |
Ms. |
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John |
Bowman |
Mr. |
Chief of Staff; Reps L. Richardson; Wass.-Schultz |
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Julia |
Duncan |
Ms. |
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Jill |
Burke |
Ms. |
Leg. Ass't. Rep. Stark; Commun. Dir. Rep. Filner |
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Jennie |
Rasmussen |
Ms. |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
Ms. |
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Kate |
DeGravelles |
Ms. |
Leg.Asst.Rep. Melancon |
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Ted |
Hutchinson |
Mr. |
Leg.Asst.Rep.Jacks.-Lee;Couns.Rep.Richardson |
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
H.R. 635 (National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws Act); to establish the National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws.
General lobbying regarding workers compensation systems, including seeking an individual study of such systems.
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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John |
Bowman |
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Chief of Staff; Reps L. Richardson; Wass.-Schultz |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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Jill |
Burke |
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Leg. Ass't Rep. Stark; Commun. Dir. Rep. Filner |
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. 2519/ S. 437; to allow the deduction of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contingency fee cases.
General lobbying on deducation of attorney-advanced expenses and court costs in contigency fee cases.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury - Dept of
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Julia |
Duncan |
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John |
Bowman |
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Chief of Staff; Reps L. Richardson; Wass.-Schultz |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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Sue |
Steinman |
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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
H.R. 847/ S. 1334 (James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act); specific interest in Title II relating to the September 11th Victim Compensation fund.
Lobbying with regard to medical malpractice liability as it relates to any health care reform proposal generally.
H.R. 3962 (Affordable Health Care for American Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state incentive payments related to medical liability laws.
H.R. 3590 (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act); specific interest in provisions relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability.
H.R. 4872 (Health care reconciliation bill); general interest relating to state-based demonstration projects relating to medical liability.
H.R. 1478/ S. 1347 (Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009); to allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care.
Lobbying with regard to existing federal restrictions on vicarious liability.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
Ms. |
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Jill |
Burke |
Ms. |
Leg. Ass't. Rep. Stark; Commun. Dir. Rep. Filner |
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John |
Bowman |
Mr. |
Chief of Staff; Reps L. Richardson; Wass.-Schultz |
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Susan |
Steinman |
Ms. |
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Ted |
Hutchinson |
Mr. |
Leg. Asst. Rep. Jacks.-Lee; Couns. Rep. Richardson |
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Jennie |
Rasmussen |
Ms. |
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Kate |
DeGravelles |
Ms. |
Leg. Asst. Rep. Melancon |
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 TRU
16. Specific lobbying issues
General lobbying with regard to minimum insurance requirements for commercial trucks.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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John |
Bowman |
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Chief of Staff; Reps L. Richardson; Wass.-Schultz |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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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
Lobbying with regard to successor liability generally in connection with auto bankruptcies.
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Bowman |
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Chief of Staff; Reps L. Richardson; Wass.-Schultz |
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. 4626 (Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act); to restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers.
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 |
Linda |
Lipsen |
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Susan |
Steinman |
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John |
Bowman |
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Chief of Staff; Reps L. Richardson; Wass.-Schultz |
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Ted |
Hutchinson |
Mr. |
Leg. Asst. Rep. Jacks.-Lee; Couns. Rep. Richardson |
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Jennie |
Rasmussen |
Ms. |
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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
Lobbying with specific interest in regulations corresponding to the Rail Safety Prevention Act of 2008.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Railroad Administration
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Bowman |
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Chief of Staff; Reps L. Richardson; Wass.-Schultz |
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Sarah |
Rooney |
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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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