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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 929 Long Bridge Drive |
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| City | ARLINGTON |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22202 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Chicago |
State | IL |
Zip Code | 60606 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 6597-12
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6. House ID# 317010000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2015 |
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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| 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: John Shank |
Date | 1/20/2016 9:18:46 AM |
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
H.R. 2578 The FY16 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related agencies Appropriations Act
H.R. 2262, The Space of 2015
S. 1297, U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitive Act
Human Space Flight.
Aeronautics.
International Space Station.
Commercial Space Launch.
Science Education.
Space Exploration.
Science Programs.
Space Launch System.
Acquisition Policy.
Satellite Servicing.
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 |
Howard |
Sutton |
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Steven E. |
Bachmann |
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Karen L. |
Wilson |
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John G. |
Shank |
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Arthur E. |
Cameron |
Jr. |
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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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2577, Transportation, HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Commercial Air Transportation Funding
HR. XXX, S. XXXX, FAA Reauthorization Legislation
Next Generation Air Traffic Management.
Spectrum.
Certification.
Boeing Commercial Aircraft.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
Aviation Safety.
Cybersecurity of aircraft and air traffic systems.
FAA funding.
Supply Chain.
Biofuels and CLEEN.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
John T. |
Blazey |
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Timothy J. |
Keating |
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Tammy F. |
Cameron |
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John G. |
Shank |
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Matthew C. |
McCardle |
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Amy B. |
Smith |
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Meredith |
Mellody |
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John M. |
Moloney |
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Edward L. |
Ferguson |
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Stacey A. |
Dion |
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Heath D. |
Bumgardner |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2685, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016, Defense and Intelligence Appropriations Program.
S. 1558, The FY 2016 Department of Defense Appropriations Act
H.R. 1735, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, Defense Authorization Programs.
S. 1376, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
H.R. 2029, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2016 Defense Programs Support.
KC-46 Program.
Air Mobility Programs.
Unmanned Systems.
Military Aircraft Applications from Commercial Derivatives.
Military Satellite Programs.
Communications Science and Technology.
Manufacturing Research and Development.
Defense Industrial Base.
Cyber Security / Cyber Command.
Performance Based Logistics.
Missile Defense Programs.
Space Launch Vehicles.
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Systems.
DOD Energy, Micro Grids.
Depot Policy Provisions.
Sequestration.
Rare Earth and Strategic Materials.
Bomber Programs.
Weapons Programs (SDB, JDAM, Harpoon, HAAWC).
Aircraft Modernization Programs.
Tactical Aviation.
Airborne Electronic Attack.
Directed Energy Programs.
Tilt Rotorcraft.
Acquisition Reform.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Air Force - Dept of, Army - Dept of (Other), Navy - 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 |
Timothy J. |
Keating |
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John G. |
Shank |
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Virgil |
Griffin |
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Howard G. |
Sutton |
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Karen L. |
Wilson |
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Jacqueline A. |
Ferko |
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Steven E. |
Bachmann |
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Heath D. |
Bumgardner |
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Michael L. |
Waclawski |
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Tammy F. |
Cameron |
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Kevin M. |
Rozelsky |
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Kenneth A. |
Kraft |
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Meredith |
Mellody |
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Amy B. |
Smith |
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Arthur E. |
Cameron |
Jr. |
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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
Arms Sales.
Export Control Reform.
US - Russia Relations.
Commercial Aircraft Sales/Services.
US - India Relations.
International Supply Chain.
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 |
Tammy F. |
Cameron |
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Heath D. |
Bumgardner |
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Arthur E. |
Cameron |
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Steven E. |
Bachmann |
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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
Reinsurance Fee.
Regulatory Implementation.
Reporting Requirements.
Delivery and Payment Reforms.
Cadillac Tax.
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 |
Stacey A. |
Dion |
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Joy A. |
McGlaun |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. XXX, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016
S. 1619, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016
Bioterrorism.
Homeland Security Technology.
Immigration.
Aviation Security.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
Border 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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Steven E. |
Bachmann |
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Howard G. |
Sutton |
Jr. |
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John G. |
Shank |
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Heath D. |
Bumgardner |
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Tammy F. |
Cameron |
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Arthur E. |
Cameron |
Jr. |
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Meredith |
Mellody |
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Kevin M. |
Rozelsky |
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Amy B. |
Smith |
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Jacqueline A. |
Ferko |
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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 INT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1731 National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement NCPA Act
H.R. 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act
S. 2588, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act
H.R. 2596 and S. XXX Intelligence Authorization Act 2016, Intelligence Programs and Funding
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Steven E. |
Bachmann |
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John G. |
Shank |
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Kevin M. |
Rozelsky |
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Meredith |
Mellody |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1279, Education and Workforce Innovation Act.
Labor Relations and Labor Law.
Pension Funding, Pension Accounting. Pension Non-Discrimination Testing.
PBGC Premium Increase.
FLSA.
Mortality Tables.
Employment Issues.
Fair Pay and Safe Workplace Executive Order.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Stacey A. |
Dion |
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Timothy J. |
Keating |
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Joy A. |
McGlaun |
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David A. |
Young |
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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
H.R. 880, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2015; R & D Tax Credit
Innovation Incentives.
Tax Reform.
R&D Audit Procedures.
Statutory Corporate Tax Rate.
Bonus Depreciation.
174 R&E.
R&D Tax Credit.
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 |
Stacey A. |
Dion |
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Timothy J. |
Keating |
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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
H.R. 2146, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015.
H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015.
H.R. 1295, Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015.
U.S. Case at World trade Organization Against EU Subsidies to Airbus.
China Trade Issues.
Trade Promotion Authority.
Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.
Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement.
Customs Reauthorization Issues.
US- Brazil Relations.
US- European Union Trade.
US- Russia Trade.
US-India Trade.
US- Ukraine Trade.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), 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 |
Christine H. |
Ramsdell |
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John T. |
Blazey |
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Timothy J. |
Keating |
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Tammy F. |
Cameron |
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Gregory S. |
Dole |
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Heath D. |
Bumgardner |
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Virgil |
Griffin |
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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
S. 1560, a bill to provide end user exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Financial Services Issues.
H.R. XXX, Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2013, Financial Services Issues.
H.R. 597, Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act
H.R. 1031, Promoting U.S. Jobs Through Exports Act of 2015
S. 819, Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015
S. 824, Promoting U.S. Jobs Through Exports Act of 2015
Export-Import Bank Issues.
Export-Import Bank Board Vacancies.
Money Market Fund Reform.
Business Conduct Standards.
SEC/ Corporate Governance.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
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 |
Stacey A. |
Dion |
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John T. |
Blazey |
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Christine H. |
Ramsdell |
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John G. |
Shank |
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Virgil |
Griffin |
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Matthew C. |
McCardle |
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Howard G. |
Sutton |
Jr. |
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Meredith |
Mellody |
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Kenneth A. |
Kraft |
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Steven E. |
Bachmann |
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Heath D. |
Bumgardner |
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Timothy J. |
Keating |
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Jacqueline A. |
Ferko |
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Michael L. |
Waclawski |
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Amy B. |
Smith |
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Gregory S. |
Dole |
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Arthur E. |
Cameron |
Jr. |
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Kevin M. |
Rozelsky |
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David A. |
Young |
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Tammy F. |
Cameron |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. XXX, Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Perkins CTE Act Reauthorization.
STEM Education.
Workforce Training and Education.
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 |
Joy A. |
McGlaun |
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Stacey A. |
Dion |
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David A. |
Young |
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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. 2576, TSCA Modernization Act of 2015
S. 1432, Carbon Fiber Recycling Act of 2015
S. 697, Frank R. Lautenberg, Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
Renewable fuel standard
Water quality standards.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Edward L. |
Ferguson |
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Stacey A. |
Dion |
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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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