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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Zip Code | 20003 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2011 |
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
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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: Andrea Lafferty, President |
Date | 10/20/2011 |
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
Opposed any taxpayer funding for a shrine for Sen. Ted Kennedy/the Edward Kennedy Institute for the U.S.Senate;
Supported congressional budget proposals to cut discretionary spending, cap mandatory spending after 2012, and balance the budget before raising the debt ceiling; (continued next page);
H.R.2560 Cut, Cap and Balance Act of 2011; supported entire bill;
H.J.Res 1/S.J.Res 23 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget; supported entire resolution;
H.R.2219 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012; supported Foxx-Burton Amendment No. 61 to protect traditional marriage and prevent any policy changes that will violate the Defense of Marriage Act, (DOMA).
H.CON.RES.34/S.CON.RES.18 Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2021; supported entire resolution;
H.CON.RES.37 Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2011 and fiscal years 2013 through 2021; supported entire resolution;
Letter to House Appropriations Committee requesting a moratorium & investigation on NIH spending related to bizarre behavioral grants;
Letter to Congress to support the Balanced Budget Amendment as part of any debt ceiling negotiations;
Letter to Congress related to the new "Super Committee;" support for the reduction of spending and stimulating economic growth without increasing taxes;
Letter to Congress opposing the policy change of merging the Global Health account and Global HIV/AIDS initiative (PEPFAR) account;
Support for pro-life riders to the State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs to the FY 2012 Funding bill, including the Mexico City Policy.
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 |
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Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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
H.R. 1076 To prohibit Federal funding of National Public Radio and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content; supported entire bill (continued next page);
H.R. 642 Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2011; supported entire bill;
H.J.Res 37/S.J.Res 6 "Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices;" supported the entire resolution.
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 |
Andrea |
Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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
H.J.RES.3 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights; supported entire resolution;
H.J.RES.27 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring religious freedom; supported entire resolution.
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 |
Andrea |
Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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
Oppose LGBT's serving openly in the military.
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 |
Andrea |
Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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
H.R.471/S.206 Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act; supported entire bill;
H.R.998/S.555 Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2011; opposed entire bill; (continued next page)
S.506/H.R.1649 Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2011; concerned about provisions in the bill.
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 |
Andrea |
Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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
H.R.668 The SHIELD Act; supported entire bill.
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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Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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 FAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.3/S.906 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act; supported entire bill;
S.167 Child Custody Protection Act; supported entire bill;
S.314 Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act of 2011; supported entire bill; (continued next page)
H.Con.Res.25/S.CON.RES.11 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the Obama administration's discontinuing to defend the Defense of Marriage Act; supported entire resolution;
H.RES.143 Directing the Speaker, or his designee, to take any and all actions necessary to assert the standing of the House to defend the Defense of Marriage Act and the amendments made by that Act in any litigation in any Federal court of the United States; supported entire resolution;
H.R.875 Marriage Protection Act of 2011; supported entire bill;
H.R.1116/S.598 Respect for Marriage Act; opposed entire bill;
H.R. 217 Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act; supported entire bill;
S.96 Title X Family Planning Act; supported entire bill;
H.R.361/S.165 Abortion Non-Discrimination Act of 2011; supported entire bill;
H.R.212 Sanctity of Human Life Act; supported entire bill;
H.R.1096 Sanctity of Life Act of 2011; supported entire bill;
H.R.358/S.877 Protect Life Act; supported entire bill;
H.R. 374/S.91 Life at Conception Act; supported entire bill;
Opposed the President's and Dept. of Justice's decision not to enforce the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA);
Support for Speaker Boehner's proposal to redirect resources from the Department of Justice to the U.S. House of Representatives that would otherwise have been used to defend DOMA.
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 |
Andrea |
Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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
Support for the Chinese Government Debt Default Act of 2010; supported current discussion draft.
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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Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Foreign officials in China.
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
Opposed bizarre NIH funding for unnecessary behavioral grant studies;
H.R.973 To amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent the misuse of foreign law in Federal courts, and for other purposes; supported entire bill (continued next page);
Opposed the appointment of additional czars by the President;
H.R.234 Savings for Seniors Act of 2011; supported entire bill;
Support for the protection of the Social Security Trust Fund;
S.679 Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011; opposed entire bill;
Supported congressional hearings on Islamic radicalism;
Letter to House and Senate Members regarding the dangers of cultural jihad;
S.23/H.R.1249 America Invents Act; opposed entire bill;
Letter to Sen. Tester opposing his attack on Concerned Women for America.
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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Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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.2/S. 192 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act; supported the entire bill;
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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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Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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
Opposed the President's judicial nominations of Edward DuMont and Victoria F. Nourse.
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
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Rev. Louis P. |
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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 REL
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.440/S.1245 To provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia; supported entire bill; (continued, next page);
H.CON.RES.13 Reaffirming "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States and supporting and encouraging the public display of the national motto in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions; supported entire resolution;
H.R.1397/S. 811 Employment Non-Discrimination Act; opposed entire bill;
Support for congressional prayer caucus and national day of prayer as being constitutional.
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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Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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.1232 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate certain tax benefits relating to abortion/S.906 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act; supported entire bill;
H.R.1259 the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011; supported entire bill.
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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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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