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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1000 Wilson Blvd, Suite 2300 |
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| City | Arlington |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22209-2278 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 29551-12
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6. House ID# 316410000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2008 |
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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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Robert W. Helm, Corporate Vice President, Government Relations |
Date | 07/21/2008 |
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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
See Defense Attachment
The following issues have been lobbied as part of the FY09 Defense Appropriations Bill (number still TBD); and H.R.5658,
S 3001, FY09 Defense Authorization Bill:
KC-45 Air Force Tanker Contract Award
F-22
F-35
Space Based Infrared Radar System High
CG(X) Radar - Scalable Topside Array Radar Demo
CG(X) Modular Launcher
CG(X) Power Dense Integrated Power System
Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR)
Advanced Seal Delivery System
LITENING for F-18 and POD Upgrades for USMC, USAF and USAF Guard & Reserve
Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures for C-130 for AFRC and ANG
Viper Strike - Standoff Precision Guided Munitions
Space Fence
B-1 Radar Modernization Program
Advanced Materials Technology
Digital High Resolution Sensor
Automatic Aim Point Targeting Technology with Enhanced Imaging
SPQ-9B Radar
Space Based Cueing for Enhanced Ballistic Missile Defense
AN/WSN-7 Fiber Optic Gyro System Upgrades
Joint Threat Emitter for USAF, ANG and US Navy
APN-241 Color Weather Radar for Air Force Reserve Command
Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinders - Army National Guard
Superlattice Nanotechnology
Indium Based Nitride Semiconductors
VA Class Sonar Upgrades - Fiber Optic Conformal Acoustic Velocity Sensor
Military Digital Hospital Testbed
NGA Enterprise Engineering
Defense Integrated Military Human Resources Systems (DIMHRS)
Defense Knowledge Online
Next Generation Advanced Biometrics Information Systems (NGA formerly ABIS)
Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application
Joint Engineering Data Management Information & Control System (JEDMICS)
High Energy Laser Systems Test Facility (HELSTF)
KC-10 - Logistics Contract Award
MQ-5B Hunter
Global Hawk
Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
E-2
B-2 Advanced Tactical Data Link and Mobile Target Kill
Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar (JSTARS)
Multi Platform - Radar Technology Insertion Program
Navy - Unmanned Combat Air System (N-UCAS)
Fire Scout for US Navy and US Army
Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS)
Global Hawk Maritime Demonstrator
B-52 Airborne Electronic Attack / B-52 Common Core Jammer
Electronic Warfare Battle Management
Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS)
EA-18G Next Generation Jamming System
National Polar Orbiting Earth Sensor System (NPOESS)
Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS)
Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF)
Joint High Power Solid State Laser / High Energy Laser Technology Demonstrator (JHPSSL/HELTD)
Transformational Satellite Communications System (TSAT)
Kinetic Energy Interceptor (KEI)
Aerial Common Sensor (ACS)
Joint Warfighting Center
Joint Warning & Reporting Network
Missile Defense Integration & Operations Center
Joint Nuclear Biological Chemical Response System
Global Combat Support System - Army
Common Link Integrated Processor
Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade-and-Below
Standard Integrated Command Post Shelter / Command Post Platform (CPP)
Guardrail Modernization
Predator/Reaper Advanced Signals Integrated Processor Predator / Reaper
Advanced Signals Integrated Processor Global Hawk U2
Conventional Strike Missile Initiatives
Integrated Crypto Unit for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
Special Access Programs
LPD-17
Sea Based Strategy Deterrent / Future SSBN Undersea Launch Missile System (SSBN-X ULMS)
Virginia Class Submarine Teaming
Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH) for CVN 21
CVN 21
LHA (R)
LHD-8
GPS Operational Control Segment (OCX)
The following issues have been lobbied as part of H.R. 2642, FY08 War Supplemental Bill:
Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM)
B-2
Multi Platform - Radar Technology Insertion Program (MP-RTIP)
LPD-17
ICAP III - Improved Capability III
Collaborative On-Line Reconnaissance Provider/Operationally Responsive Attack Link (CORPORAL)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), U.S. Marines, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Navy - Dept of, Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Guard, Army - Dept of (Other) , Air Force - Dept of, 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 |
Robert |
Helm |
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James |
Meltsner |
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Diane |
Harper |
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Erin |
Pierce |
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Peter |
Perkins |
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Stephen |
Sutton |
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Marsha |
Kwalwasser |
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Thomas |
Giannini |
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Christopher |
Martin |
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Jennifer |
Jones |
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Sherri |
Powell |
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James Michael |
Landrum |
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David |
Broome |
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Steve |
Winchell |
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Jim W. |
McIngvale |
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Marc |
Lindsley |
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Dep Dir,Surv & Recon,Air&SpaceOps,Pentagon |
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Christopher |
Bowie |
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Dep Dir, Strategic Plan, HQ USAF, Pentagon |
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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
See Homeland Security Attachment
The following issues have been lobbied as part of S. 3181, FY09 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (House number still TBD):
MANPADS
Deepwater Program (NSC, FRC, Fire Scout)
Chem-Bio Detection
HLS Data Network
Autonomous Pathogen Detection System
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), 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 |
Robert |
Helm |
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James |
Meltsner |
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Diane |
Harper |
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Stephen |
Sutton |
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Erin |
Pierce |
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Peter |
Perkins |
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Marsha |
Kwalwasser |
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Thomas |
Giannini |
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Christopher |
Martin |
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James Michael |
Landrum |
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Jennifer |
Jones |
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Sherri |
Powell |
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David |
Broome |
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Jim W. |
McIngvale |
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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 AER
16. Specific lobbying issues
See Aerospace Attachment
The following issues have been lobbied as part of S. 3182, FY09 Commerce, Justice and Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill (House Number still undetermined):
James Webb Space Telescope
Space Interferometry Mission
National Polar Orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System
Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite - Next Generation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)
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 |
Robert |
Helm |
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James |
Meltsner |
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Diane |
Harper |
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Erin |
Pierce |
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Peter |
Perkins |
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Stephen |
Sutton |
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Marsha |
Kwalwasser |
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Thomas |
Giannini |
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Christopher |
Martin |
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James Michael |
Landrum |
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Jennifer |
Jones |
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Sherri |
Powell |
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David |
Broome |
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Steve |
Winchell |
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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
See Tax Attachment
R&D Tax Credit has been lobbied in the following bills: H.R. 1712 and S. 41, Research Competitiveness Act of 2007; S.2209, Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; and S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief of 2008
3% Withholding Provision has been lobbied in the follow bills: H.R. 5719, Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008; S. 3078 National Innovation and Job Creation Act of 2008
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 |
James |
Meltsner |
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Erin |
Pierce |
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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
The following issues have been lobbied as part of FY09 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (number still TBD):
Enhanced Plutonium Operations at the Nevada Test Site
Expanded Multi-Axis Radiographic Test Facility at Nevada Test Site
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - 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 |
Robert |
Helm |
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James |
Meltsner |
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Diane |
Harper |
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Stephen |
Sutton |
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Erin |
Pierce |
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Peter |
Perkins |
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Marsha |
Kwalwasser |
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David |
Broome |
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Thomas |
Giannini |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
US-UK Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty
US-Australia Trade Cooperation Treaty
Direct Commercial Sales / Foreign Military Sales (DCS/FMS) Program Cases:
EuroHawk, UAE E2C, UAE EADGE, and Turkey ANIAPG-68V9 for F-16
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), State - Dept of (DOS), Defense - Dept of (DOD)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Pierce |
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Meltsner |
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Helm |
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Broome |
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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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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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