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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 | 20005 |
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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
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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: Denise A. Cardman Acting Director, Governmental Affairs Office |
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 BNK
16. Specific lobbying issues
Draft bankruptcy technical corrections bill prepared by ABA proposing partial repeal of bankruptcy attorney liability provisions contained in Sections 102, 203(a), and 226-229 of P.L. 109-8, formerly S. 256, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, to add a new partnership section to the Bankruptcy Code, and to make certain technical amendments to Section 363(f) of the Code regarding certain sales of real property
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), 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 |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Draft FY2009 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for juvenile justice programs administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, provisions relating to funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, funding for the Legal Services Corporation,
Draft FY2009 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act; funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act; funding for Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program;
Draft FY2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act funding for Defender Services; proposed amendment to provide funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States
Draft FY2009 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act funding for the Law Library of Congress, including the Global Legal Information Network
Activity to Authorize Greater Transparency and Accountability in the Budget for the Law Library of Congress
Draft FY2009 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs; funding for contributions to international organizations and peacekeeping operations;
Proposal to reprogram $3.3 million from Department of Homeland Security or other federal executive agency to the Administrative Conference of the United States
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Legal Services Corporation, Library of Congress (LOC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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 |
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Nicholson |
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Strandlie |
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Ken |
Goldsmith |
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Larson |
Frisby |
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Kristi |
Gaines |
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Cardman |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2102, S. 1267, Free Flow of Information Act of 2007
H.R. 2831, Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007
S. 1843, Fair Pay Restoration Act
H.R. 2015, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007
H.R. 40, Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act
HR 5712, a bill to require disclosures by federal contractors of certain violations relating to the award or performance of federal contracts.
H.R. 1416, S. 185, Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007
H.R. 2826, To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), 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 |
Ellen |
McBarnette |
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Kerry |
Lawrence |
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Cardman |
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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.R. 300, We the People Act, to limit the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes.
H.R.699, to amend title 28, United Stated Code, with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance.
H.R. 2898, to amend title 28, United States Code, to establish standards for impeachment of justices and judges of the United States.
H.R. 724, to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act.
H.R. 1049, to provide that human life shall be deemed to exist from conception.
H. Res. 372 ,Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the Constitution of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions
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 |
Denise |
Cardman |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1640, the Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2007.
S. 681, the Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act. (Section 303, relating to prohibition on "tax shelter patents.")
S. 242 and H.R. 1432, the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007. (Provisions relating to reimportation of patents drugs sold abroad.)
S. 256, the Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders in Music Act of 2007.
S. 438, the Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act.
S. 316, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act.
S. 522, the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act
S. 1145, the Patent Reform Act of 2007. (Patent law reform.)
H.R. 1908, the Patent Reform Act of 2007. (Patent law reform.)
H.R. 1778, a bill to allow the USPTO to accept unintentionally late filings.
H.R. 380, the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007
H.R. 2365, a bill to limit damages for infringement of patents relating to tax planning methods.
S. 2369, a bill to prohibit patents on tax preparation strategies.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), U.S. Copyright 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 |
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Cardman |
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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
H.R. 1967, Financial Privacy Notice Relief Act of 2007
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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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Cardman |
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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
Activity in support of making the provision of legal assistance mandatory for military servicemembers in pay grades E-6 and below, and for their dependents.
Activity in support of modifying the Family and Medical Leave Act to extend coverage to non-related caregivers of the children of parents in the military who are deployed.
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 |
Ken |
Goldsmith |
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Cardman |
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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.4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008 provisions relating to reauthorization of Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program, student loan repayment for those in public service jobs; student loan repayment for prosecutors, public defenders, and civil legal assistance lawyers; federal accreditation oversight and responsibilities.
S. 1167, Civil Legal Assistance Attorney Loan Repayment Act
H.R. 5157, RISE Act, seeking the repeal of prohibition of persons convicted of certain drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance.
S. 1642, Higher Education Amendments of 2007, Part F; provisions relating to reauthorization of Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program, student loan repayment for those in public service jobs; student loan repayment for prosecutors, public defenders, and civil legal assistance lawyers; federal accreditation oversight and responsibilities
S. 2767, To provide for judicial discretion regarding suspensions of student eligibility under section 484(r) of the Higher Education Act of 1965
Activity in support of enacted loan forgiveness program for public service (Section 401, P.L.110-84) in light of Administration opposition to implementation for graduates prior to 2009; supporting an inclusive federal definition of full-time status under the new law.
Activity in support of recognition of appropriate student loan repayment benefits as excludable from gross income.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Education - 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 |
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Goldsmith |
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Strandlie |
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Cardman |
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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
S.398, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Amendments of 2007.
Draft House bill, End Institutionalized Abuse Against Children Act of 2008.
H.R.1104, Foster Children Self-Support Act.
H.R.687, S.382, Keeping Families Together Act.
H.R.1376, Medicaid Foster Care Coverage Act of 2007.
S.661, H.R.2188, Kinship Caregiver Support Act.
H.R.2343, S.667, Education Begins at Home Act.
S. 1462, H.R.4091 the Adoption Equality Act of 2007.
S.1488, Fostering Adoption to Further Student Achievement Act.
S.1956, H.R.4668 the Tribal Foster Care and Adoption Access Act of 2007.
S.2341, the Focusing Investments and Resources for a Safe Transition Act.
H.R. 5466, the Investment in Kids Instruction, Development and Support Act, provisions related to foster care and adoption assistance.
S. 1515, National Domestic Violence Volunteer Attorney Network Act
S.J.Res 29, joint resolution expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day.
H.R.1386, S.803, Child Support Protection Act of 2007
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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Nicholson |
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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 FIR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.96, Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2007.
H.R. 1022, S.645, Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2007. H.R.1399, S.1001, District of Columbia Personal Protection Act.
H.R.1859, Anti-Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act of 2007.
H.R.1895, Anti-Gun Trafficking Penalties Enhancement Act of 2007.
S.1331, Long Range Sniper Rifle Safety Act of 2007.
H.R.2640, NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007.
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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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
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty Doc. 103-39 )
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (Treaty Doc. 96-53 )
Pending revision of rules regarding individuals required to register as brokers under the Arms Export Control Act and issues with extending extraterritorial jurisdiction
Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Treaty Doc. 106-1)
Amendment and Protocols to the United Nations Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons Which May Be Deemed To Be Excessively Injurious or To Have Indiscriminate Effects:
Amendment of Article 1, done at Geneva December 21, 2001 (Treaty Doc.109-10), submitted to the Senate June 20, 2006;
Protocol on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Incendiary Weapons (Protocol III), done at Geneva October 10, 1980 (Treaty Doc. 105-1), submitted to the Senate January 7, 1997;
Protocol on Blinding Laser Weapons (Protocol IV), done at Vienna October 13, 1995 (Treaty Doc 105-1), submitted to the Senate January 7, 1997; and
Protocol on Explosive Remnants of War (Protocol V), done at Geneva November 28, 2003 (Treaty Doc. 109-10), submitted to the Senate June 20, 2006.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, State - Dept of (DOS), President of the U.S.,
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Gaines |
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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
H.R. 221, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2007
H.R. 1130, Judicial Disclosure Responsibility Act
S. 525, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act of 200.
S. 378, H.R. 660, Court Security Improvement Act of 2007
S. 461, H.R. 785, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2007
S. 352, H.R. 212, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2007
S. 461, H.R. 785, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2007
S. 1638, HR 3752, Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007
H.R. 505, S. 310, Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2007
S. 2533, State Secrets Protection Act
H.R. 3045, Presidential Signing Statements Act of 2007
H.R.5607, State Secret Protection Act
S.1257, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act
Draft legislation to reform election administration and procedures
S. 1919, Trade Enforcement Act of 2007
H.R. 3564, Regulatory Improvement Act legislation to authorize appropriations for the Administrative Conference of the United States through fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes
S. 2289 and H.R. 4041, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act
Draft legislation to establish a new Administrative Law Judge Conference of the United States as an independent agency to assume the responsibility of the United States Office of Personnel Management with respect to Administrative Law Judges, including their testing, selection, and appointment
Draft legislation to amend various adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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McBarnette |
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Lawrence |
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Frisby |
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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. 1328, S. 1200, Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007 HR 1328
H.R. 1424, The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974/medical records privacy
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 840 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2007, Section 101, amending the Department of Housing and Urban Development definition of homeless person under McKinney-Vento Act to be consistent with that of the Department of Education.
H.R. 2895 National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007, to establish such a fund.
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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Goldsmith |
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Cardman |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1645, the Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act of 2007
S. 844, Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007
S.774, the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007
Issues regarding revision of ICE National Detention Standards to performance-based format
General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards, conditions of detention and apprehension of minors by Border Patrol, and access to legal representation.
Issues regarding transfer of immigration detainees and access to counsel
Issues regarding creation of legal rights presentation video for immigration detainees by ICE
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3121, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007, to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program.
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 |
Lillian |
Gaskin |
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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
S. 2248, FISA Amendments Act of 2007; H.R. 4114, American Anti-Torture Act
H.R. 2082, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, issues relating to the extending to all U.S. personnel the prohibitions of the U.S. Army Field Manual on Human Intelligence Collector Operations in conducting interrogations.
H.R. 3773, Responsible Electronic Surveillance That is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effective Act of 2007
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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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
S.456, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2007, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences.
H.R. 460, the Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2007.
H.R.845, Criminal Restitution Improvement Act.
H.R.555, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2007, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates.
H.R.854, the City Youth Violence Recovery Act.
S. 973, the Restitution for Victims of Crime Act of 2007.
S.1383, the Drug Sentencing Reform Act of 2007.
S. 1685, the Fairness in Drug Sentencing Act.
S. 1711, the Drug Sentencing Reform Trafficking Act of 2007.
S. 2237, the Crime Control and Prevention Act of 2007. Provisions related to juvenile justice and federal sentencing reform.
S. 2451, the First Step Forward Act.
H.R.1593, S.1060, Second Chance Act of 2007.
H.R.1806, the Youth Crime Deterrence Act of 2007.
H.R.3027, the Effective Law Enforcement through Transparent Interrogations Act of 2007.
H.R. 2645, the Judicial Initiative Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Improvement Act of 2007.
H.R.3411, Juvenile Crime Reduction Act.
H.R.3846, the Youth PROMISE Act
H.R.3547, the Gang Prevention, Intervention and Suppression Act, provisions related to definition of gang crimes and transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system.
H.R.3992, the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2007.
H.R.4109, the Prison Abuse Remedies Act of 2007
H.R.5035, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act.
H.R.5178, the Youth Reentry Improvement Act of 2008.
H.R.5537, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2008.
S. 186 and H.R. 3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act
S. 2450, A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine
Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees' attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against "culpable employees" as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 "Holder Memorandum," 2003 "Thompson Memorandum," October 2005 "McCallum Memorandum," and December 2006 "McNulty Memorandum")
Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees' attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled "Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations" issued by the Commission's Division of Enforcement)
Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees' attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commission's "Seaboard Report," formally known as the "Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions," issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470)
Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUD's February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys' ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees' attorneys fees during investigations
Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees' attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Preservation of Violations." Effective May 11, 2000)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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
S. 2261, Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act and merits of the U.S. Supreme Courts decision in Leegin Creative Leather Products, Inc. v. PSKS, Inc. regarding vertical resale price agreements between a supplier and its distributor or retailer
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 21, Oceans Conservation, Education and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Social Security Disability Appeals System - supporting various improvements in the system and the use of Administrative Law Judges appointed under the APA.
Social Security Administration Disability Appeals Process- regarding proposed rules to make significant changes at the Administrative Law Judge, Appeals Council and Decision Review Board appeals levels for both disability and non-disability claims.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
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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Gaskin |
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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. 1840,To restore and make permanent the exclusion from gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans and to increase the maximum amount of the exclusion.
S. 1130, Legal Services Benefit Act of 2007 (reinstatement of the pre-tax status of group/prepaid legal services benefits)
H.R. 1540, S. 1689, Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007
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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Strandlie |
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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 TOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 244, Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act - legislation to pre-empt the state medical liability laws.
H.R. 989 the Innocent Sellers Fairness Act - to limit a sellers liability for the sale of defective products.
H. R. 2497 and S. 1481, the Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act - alternatives to current medical tort litigation.
S. 243, the Medical Care Access Protection Act of 2007
H.R. 2549, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2007- legislation to establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside should be reviewed and create certainty regarding the rules for establishing a Medicare set-aside in Workers Compensation Cases.
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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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
WTO General Agreement on Trade in Services Negotiations - issues regarding U.S. negotiating position on international trade in legal services (inbound and outbound)
General issues related to legal services provisions in negotiation of bilateral free trade agreements
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 WEL
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1070, H.R. 1783, Elder Justice Act - would amend the Social Security Act to establish an elder justice program and would establish offices within the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice to provide a combined public health and law enforcement approach to address elder abuse.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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