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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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Address1 | 3520 Maple Ct |
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City | Falls Church |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22041 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 304554-12
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6. House ID# 379940000
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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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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: Ingrid M. Duran Co-Founder & Principal |
Date | 10/20/2008 |
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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act of 2007, and S. 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007,
Public Law No. 110-314, The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
HR 5635, Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act, a bill to eliminate duties on Digital TV Converter Boxes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
Ingrid M. |
Duran |
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Catherine M. |
Pino |
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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
Educational outreach and information sharing on Companys health care benefits, open enrollment online tools, $4 generic prescriptions, health clinics and health information technology. H.R. 4296, Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007 supply chain safety.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
Ingrid M. |
Duran |
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Catherine M. |
Pino |
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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. 3970, Tax Reduction & Reform Act of 2007, H.R. 6, Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007,
H.R. 1591, the Small Business Work Opportunity & Tax Act of 2007, H.R.3220, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act Titles 4 & 9 H.R. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 -- efficiency standards for appliances, lighting, and buildings S. 2886, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008, H.R. 6049,
Energy Improvement & Ext. Act of 2008 S. 3098, Alternative Min.Tax & Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
Ingrid M. |
Duran |
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Catherine M. |
Pino |
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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. 5274, U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act, H.R. 5635 - Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act, a bill to eliminate duties on Digital TV converter boxes, H.R. 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act of 2007, and S. 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007, Public Law No. 110-314, The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, H.R. 3934 & S. 2372, Affordable Footwear Act of 2007, HR 4499; HR 4500; HR 4501; HR 4502; HR 4503 bills to temporarily suspend duties on whistles, compasses, Christmas tree lamps and
ski equipment, H.R. 4994, elimination of duties for air mattresses, H.R. 3610, to amend Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to place new requirements on imported food, drugs and devices; FDA restructuring, ban on closing FDA labs, user fees, country of origin labeling, and adding carbon monoxide to a list of additives, Introduction of Wal-Marts international labor practices and ethical sourcing program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
Ingrid M. |
Duran |
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Catherine M. |
Pino |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3610 to amend Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety systems, H.R. 5904 to establish new procedures and requirements to improve food safety; applies to domestic and imported food products.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
Ingrid M. |
Duran |
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Catherine M. |
Pino |
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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
H.R. 6491 Organized Retail Crime Act to combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized crime involving theft and fencing of retail merchandise.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Ingrid M. |
Duran |
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Catherine M. |
Pino |
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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. 800 and S. 1041, Employee Free Choice Act of 2007, H.R. 1644 and S. 969, Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Constructions Tradeworkers (RESPECT) Act, HR 6617 and S. 3334 Strengthening Communities Through English and Integration Act of 2008
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
Ingrid M |
Duran |
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Catherine M. |
Pino |
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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. 3221, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 efficiency standards for appliances, lighting, and buildings, H.R. 3220, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, Titles 4 & 9, H.R. 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
Ingrid M |
Duran |
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Catherine M. |
Pino |
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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 PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3700 & S. 1951, Legislation amending title XIX of the Society Security Act to ensure that individuals eligible for medical assistances under the Medicaid Program continue to have access to prescription drugs, and for other purposes Average Manufacturers Price, H.R. 6331, Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008- E-Meds, DME competitive bidding, and AMP, H.R. 5839, a bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
Ingrid M |
Duran |
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Catherine M. |
Pino |
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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
S. 2191, Americas Climate Security Act of 2007
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
Ingrid M. |
Duran |
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Catherine M. |
Pino |
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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
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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