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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 2100 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 500 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20037 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 12675-265
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6. House ID# 318110023
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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. | ||||||||
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Michael S. Berman, President |
Date | 04/18/2008 |
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 APP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Affordable footwear initiative - HR 3934, Affordable Footwear Act of 2007; S 2372, Affordable Footwear Act of 2007.
Safety of children's garments - HR 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act; S 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007.
Economic stimulus - HR 5140, Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008.
Extension of Andean Trade Promotion Act - HR 5264, Trade Preference Extension Act of 2008;
HR 1830, Extend Andean Trade Preference Act Until September 30, 2009.
Trade issues, including Colombia, Korea and Peru Free Trade Agreements - Executive Branch actions re these issues.
Design piracy - HR 2033, Design Piracy Prohibition Act; S 1957, Design Piracy Prohibition Act.
Sale of goods made with sweatshop labor - S 367, Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act; HR 1992, Decent Working Conditions and Fair Competition Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
Michael |
Berman |
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Steven |
Champlin |
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ExecFlrAsst, H. Maj. Whip; ExecDir, H.DemCauc. |
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Kenneth |
Duberstein |
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Chief of Staff, President Reagan |
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Henry |
Gandy |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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StaffAsst, DemPolicyComm; FlrAsst, MinoritySec |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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Sr. Ldrship Advisor, Sen. Dorgan |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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AsstEditor/Ed./Res.Dir, Sen.Rep.PolicyComm; |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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PressSec/Economist/Policy&CommunicationsDir. |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Rep.PolicyComm;DCOS/COS,Sen.Asst.MajLd |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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COS, Sen.RulesComm; TransitionStaff, |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Maj.Ldr; AsstCOS/COS, Sen.Maj.Ldr. |
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Jill |
Davidsaver |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Miscellaneous product safety issues - HR 1699, Danny Keysar Child Product Safety Notification Act; S 1306, Lead Free Toys Act of 2007.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Michael |
Berman |
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Steven |
Champlin |
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ExecFlrAsst, H. Maj. Whip; ExecDir, H.DemCauc. |
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Kenneth |
Duberstein |
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Chief of Staff, President Reagan |
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Henry |
Gandy |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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StaffAsst, DemPolicyComm; FlrAsst, MinoritySec |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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Sr. Ldrship Advisor, Sen. Dorgan |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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AsstEditor/Ed./Res.Dir, Sen.Rep.PolicyComm; |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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PressSec/Economist/Policy&CommunicationsDir. |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Rep.PolicyComm;DCOS/COS,Sen.Asst.MajLd |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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COS, Sen.RulesComm; TransitionStaff, |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Maj.Ldr; AsstCOS/COS, Sen.Maj.Ldr. |
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
Miscellaneous financial issues - HR 4008, Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007; HR 5546, Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Michael |
Berman |
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Steven |
Champlin |
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ExecFlrAsst, H. Maj. Whip; ExecDir, H.DemCauc. |
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Kenneth |
Duberstein |
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Chief of Staff, President Reagan |
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Henry |
Gandy |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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StaffAsst, DemPolicyComm; FlrAsst, MinoritySec |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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Sr. Ldrship Advisor, Sen. Dorgan |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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AsstEditor/Ed./Res.Dir, Sen.Rep.PolicyComm; |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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PressSec/Economist/Policy&CommunicationsDir. |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Rep.PolicyComm;DCOS/COS,Sen.Asst.MajLd |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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COS, Sen.RulesComm; TransitionStaff, |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Maj.Ldr; AsstCOS/COS, Sen.Maj.Ldr. |
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
Federal Prison industries - HR 1585, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; S 1548, Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; HR 3093, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008; S 1745, Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008; HR 2638, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008; S 1644, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008;
HR 2764, The Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008; HR 917, Berry Amendment Extension Act; HR 1686, Department of Homeland Security Secure American Federal Equipment Procurement Act--DHS SAFE Procurement Act; HR 1684, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Michael |
Berman |
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Steven |
Champlin |
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ExecFlrAsst, H. Maj. Whip; ExecDir, H.DemCauc. |
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Kenneth |
Duberstein |
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Chief of Staff, President Reagan |
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Henry |
Gandy |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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StaffAsst, DemPolicyComm; FlrAsst, MinoritySec |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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Sr. Ldrship Advisor, Sen. Dorgan |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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AsstEditor/Ed./Res.Dir, Sen.Rep.PolicyComm; |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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PressSec/Economist/Policy&CommunicationsDir. |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Rep.PolicyComm;DCOS/COS,Sen.Asst.MajLd |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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COS, Sen.RulesComm; TransitionStaff, |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Maj.Ldr; AsstCOS/COS, Sen.Maj.Ldr. |
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
Miscellaneous labor issues - HR 800, Employee Free Choice Act of 2007; S 1041, Employee Free Choice Act of 2007.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Michael |
Berman |
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Steven |
Champlin |
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ExecFlrAsst, H. Maj. Whip; ExecDir, H.DemCauc. |
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Kenneth |
Duberstein |
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Chief of Staff, President Reagan |
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Henry |
Gandy |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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StaffAsst, DemPolicyComm; FlrAsst, MinoritySec |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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Sr. Ldrship Advisor, Sen. Dorgan |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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AsstEditor/Ed./Res.Dir, Sen.Rep.PolicyComm; |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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PressSec/Economist/Policy&CommunicationsDir. |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Rep.PolicyComm;DCOS/COS,Sen.Asst.MajLd |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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COS, Sen.RulesComm; TransitionStaff, |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Maj.Ldr; AsstCOS/COS, Sen.Maj.Ldr. |
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
Implementing 9/11 Commission recommendations - HR 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; S 4, Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007.
Miscellaneous trade issues - S 796, Fair Currency Act of 2007; HR 782, Fair Currency Act of 2007; HR 321, Currency Harmonization Initiative Through Neutralizing Action Act of 2005; HR 1229, Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007;
HR 3688, TMA, Abstinence Education, and QI Programs Extension Act of 2007; HJRes 44, Burma sanctions; HR 3890, Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007; HR 4731/4732, To extend and modify the temporary suspension of duty on certain men's footwear covering the ankle with coated or laminated textile fabrics; HR 857, To clarify the rules of origin for certain textile and apparel products; HR 5539, To suspend temporarily the duty on certain sleeping bags; HR 2456, To suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic fiber tow; HR 4433/4434/4435, To suspend temporarily the duty on acrylic or modacrylic synthetic filament tow; HR 4439, To suspend temporarily the duty on acrylic or modacrylic synthetic filament tow; HR 4469/4470/4471/4472/4473, To extend the temporary suspension of duty on linuron; HR 4570, To temporarily suspend the duty on various acrylic fibers; HR 4578/4579, To suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic synthetic staple fiber; HR 4983/4984, To suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic fiber tow; HR 5092/5093/5094, To extend the temporary suspension of duty on acrylic or modoacrylic staple fibers, not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning; HR 5190, To suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic fiber tow; HR 4446, To suspend temporarily the duty on Polycaprolactone Triol; S 522, Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Michael |
Bermand |
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Steven |
Champlin |
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ExecFlrAsst, H. Maj. Whip; ExecDir, H.DemCauc. |
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Kenneth |
Duberstein |
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Chief of Staff, President Reagan |
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Henry |
Gandy |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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StaffAsst, DemPolicyComm; FlrAsst, MinoritySec |
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Brian |
Griffin |
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Sr. Ldrship Advisor, Sen. Dorgan |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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AsstEditor/Ed./Res.Dir, Sen.Rep.PolicyComm; |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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PressSec/Economist/Policy&CommunicationsDir. |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Rep.PolicyComm;DCOS/COS,Sen.Asst.MajLd |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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COS, Sen.RulesComm; TransitionStaff, |
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Eric |
Ueland |
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Sen.Maj.Ldr; AsstCOS/COS, Sen.Maj.Ldr. |
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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