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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 4250 North Fairfax Drive |
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City | Arlington |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22203 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 4766-12
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6. House ID# 308460000
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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 |
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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: Drew Schneider Legislative Assistant |
Date | 10/19/2012 |
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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4310 / S. 3254, Amendment 182: Project Labor Agreement language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 2013; Government-mandated Project Labor Agreements; H.R. 745 / H.R. 746, Davis-Bacon Repeal Act; H.R. 3094, Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act;
H.R. 5854, Amendment 1160: PLA language in the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013; S. 2145 / H.R. 4123, the Fair Playing Field Act of 2012; H.R. 3178, Employee Misclassification Prevention Act; S. 807 / H.R. 1511, the Voluntary Protection Program Act; S. 1166 / H.R. 190, Protecting America's Workers Act; S. 153 / H.R. 1579, the Miner Safety and Health Act; S. 217 / H.R. 972, the Secret Ballot Protection Act of 2011; H.R. 2153, the Truth in Employment Act of 2011; S. 119 / H.R. 735, The Government Neutrality in Contracting Act; H.R. 3991, the Keep Employees' Emails and Phones Secure Act; H.R. 4297, the Workforce Investment Improvement Act of 2012; H.R. 5856, Amendment 1415: Davis-Bacon language in the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013; Section 530 of the Revenue Act of 1978; NLRB (REG) Title: Representation-Case Procedures (RIN 3142-AA08); NLRB (REG) Title: Notification of Employee Rights under the National Labor Relations Act (RIN 3142-AA07); DOL-OFCCP (REG) Title: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Individuals with Disabilities (RIN 1250-AA02); DOL-OLMS (REG) Title: Persuader Agreements: Employer and Labor Relations Consultant Reporting Under the LMRDA (RIN 1245-AA03); Presidential appointments to the National Labor Relations Board; Beck Rights / Paycheck Protection; Salting abuse; General Issues on Apprenticeship / Job Training; OSHA reform; Occupational Safety and Health Act; General Issues on Right to Work laws; National Labor Relations Board Federal Funding; National Labor Relations Board's Majority under the Obama Administration; General Issues on Independent Contractors
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), U.S. SENATE, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Defense - Dept of (DOD),
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 |
Geoff |
Burr |
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Kristen |
Swearingen |
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Brooke |
Frankenfield |
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Sean |
Thurman |
Mr. |
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Liam |
Donovan |
Mr. |
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Ben |
Brubeck |
Mr. |
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Karen |
Livingston |
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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 2242 / H.R. 1259, the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act; H.R. 1993, the American Job Builders Tax Reform Act of 2011; H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012; H.R. 6169, Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012; H.R. 8, Amendment 1473: Middle class tax provisions in the Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012;
Extension of tax rates for S corporations and LLCs; Tax incentives for energy efficiency and conservation for homeowners and businesses; Capital Gains tax rate; Alternative Minimum Tax; Expiration of current tax rates; Tax extenders; Estate Tax; Individual tax rates; Comprehensive tax reform; Medicare taxes included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Independent Contactor status
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 |
Geoff |
Burr |
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Kristen |
Swearingen |
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Brooke |
Frankenfield |
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Liam |
Donovan |
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Karen |
Livingston |
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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
DOL-ETA/WHD (REG) Title: Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment of H-2B Aliens in the United States (RIN 1205-AB58); DOL-ETA/WHD (REG) Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H-2B Program (RIN 1205-AB61); E-Verify; Form I-9; General issues on Immigration Reform; H.R. 2885, the Legal Workforce Act;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 |
Geoff |
Burr |
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Brooke |
Frankenfield |
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Sean |
Thurman |
Mr. |
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Kristen |
Swearingen |
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Karen |
Livingston |
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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. 2206, the Auto Enroll Repeal Act; S. 20 / H.R. 1744, the American Job Protection Act; S. 1880, the Jobs and Premium Protection Act; H.R. 436, the Health Care Cost Reduction Act of 2012; The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148); H.R. 6079, Repeal of Obamacare Act; H.R. 1370, the Repeal the Annual Fee on Health Insurance Providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148); Flexible Spending Accounts;
Medical malpractice reform; Health Savings Accounts; Portability of health care benefits; Tax deductions for the self-employed and for employers; Small business health plans;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Geoff |
Burr |
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Kristen |
Swearingen |
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Karen |
Livingston |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5911, the Lead Exposure Reduction Amendments Act; H.R. 3409, the Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act; H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act; H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011; H.R. 3409, Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012;
EPA (REG) Title: Lead; Clearance and Clearance Testing Requirements for the Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (RIN 2070-AJ57); EPA/OCSPP (REG) Title: Lead; Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program for Public and Commercial Buildings (RIN 2070-AJ56); EPA/WATER (REG) Title: Stormwater Regulations Revision To Address Discharges from Developed Sites (RIN 2040-AF13); EPA (GUIDANCE) Title: Clean Water Protection Guidance (RIN 2040-ZA11); Environmental Protection Agency's regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Geoff |
Burr |
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Sean |
Thurman |
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Karen |
Livingston |
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Kristen |
Swearingen |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1415, Amendment 1415: Davis-Bacon language in the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013; H.R. 4310 / S. 3254, Amendment 182: Project Labor Agreement language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 2013; H.R. 5854, Amendment 1160: Project Labor Agreement language in the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013; NLRB (REG) Title: Representation-Case Procedures (RIN 3142-AA08);
DOL-OLMS (REG) Title: Persuader Agreements: Employer and Labor Relations Consultant Reporting Under the LMRDA (RIN 1245-AA03); DOL-OSHA (REG) Title: Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica (RIN 1218-AB70); DOL-OSHA (REG) Title: Injury and Illness Prevention Program (RIN 1218-AC48); DOL-ETA/WHD (REG) Title: Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment of H-2B Aliens in the United States (RIN 1205-AB58); DOL-ETA/WHD (REG) Wage Methodology for the Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment H-2B Program (RIN 1205-AB61)
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 |
Geoff |
Burr |
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Liam |
Donovan |
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Kristen |
Swearingen |
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Brooke |
Frankenfield |
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Ben |
Brubeck |
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Sean |
Thurman |
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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
S. 299 / H.R. 10, Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011; S. 1606 / H.R. 3010, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011; S. 1938 / H.R. 527, the Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011; S. 2368 / H.R. 4607, the Midnight Rule Relief Act of 2012; S. 3369, the Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections of 2012; H.R. 3862, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2012;
H.R. 4078, the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Jobs Creation Act; H.R. 4377, the Responsibly and Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2012; H.R. 4078, Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act of 2012; H.R. 373, Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2012; Comprehensive regulatory reform
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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Sean |
Thurman |
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Swearingen |
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Karen |
Livingston |
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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
Access to capital (small business lending / overregulation of banks)
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
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Kristen |
Swearingen |
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Liam |
Donovan |
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Livingston |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Tax incentives for energy efficiency and conservation for homeowners and businesses; General issues on energy efficiency and domestic energy production
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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Liam |
Donovan |
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Swearingen |
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Livingston |
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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Entitlement reform
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
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
Entitlement reform (Social Security)
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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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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