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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1932 WYNNTON ROAD |
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City | COLUMBUS |
State | GA |
Zip Code | 31999 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 385-12
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6. House ID# 321580000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2010 |
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: David L. Pringle, Senior Vice President, Federal Relations |
Date | 04/20/2010 |
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 3010, "Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009", regarding all provisions
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 |
David L. |
Pringle |
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Gina J. |
Rigby |
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Candice C. |
Rogers |
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Bradley L. |
Knox |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
- HR 302, "To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to reinstate the uptick rule on short sales of securities", regarding all provisions.
- S 605, "A bill to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to reinstate the uptick rule and effectively regulate abusive short selling activities", regarding all provisions.
- HR 1406, "To direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to reinstate the "uptick rule" on short sales of securities and to suspend the application of mark-to-market accounting principles" a/k/a "Stock Market Recovery Act of 2009", regarding all provisions.
- HR 4173, "To provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act of 2009", regarding Title VI and Title I Subtitle G.
- "Restoring American Financial Stability Act", regarding all provisions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
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 |
David L. |
Pringle |
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Gina J. |
Rigby |
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Candice C. |
Rogers |
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Bradley L. |
Knox |
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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
- Health Care Reform
- HR 109, "To provide for the offering of Health Benefit Plans to individuals, to increase funding for State high risk health insurance pools, and to promote best practice protocols for State high risk pools" a/k/a "America's Affordable Health Care Act", regarding all provisions.
- S 391/HR 1321, "A bill to provide affordable, guaranteed private health coverage that will make Americans healthier and can never be taken away" a/k/a "Healthy Americans Act", regarding all provisions.
- HR 1, "Making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes" a/k/a "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009", regarding COBRA Benefits Section 3002 and Comparative Effectiveness Council Section 9201.
- HR 2096/S 702, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance", a/k/a "The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions.
- S 1177, "A bill to improve consumer protections for purchasers of long-term care insurance, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Long-Term Care Insurance Act of 2009", regarding all provisions.
- HR 2520, "To provide comprehensive solutions for the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Patients Choice Act", regarding all provisions.
- S 1099, "A bill to provide comprehensive solutions for the health care system of the United States, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Patients Choice Act", regarding all provisions.
- S 1213, "A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for the conduct of comparative effectiveness research and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Patient-Centered Outcome Research Act of 2009", regarding all provisions.
- HR 1721/S 697, "A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and their families pay for services and supports that they need to maximize their functionality and independence and have choices about community participation, education, and employment, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act", regarding all provisions.
- S 1679, "An original bill to make quality, affordable health care available to all Americans, reduce costs, improve health care quality, enhance disease prevention, and strengthen the health care workforce", a/k/a "Affordable Health Choices Act", regarding all provisions.
- S 1730, "A bill to provide for minimum loss ratios for health insurance coverage", a/k/a "Fairness in Health Insurance Act of 2009", regarding all provisions.
- HR 3200, "To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes", a/k/a "America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009" regarding all provisions.
- HR 3962, "To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes", a/k/a, "Affordable Health Care for America Act", regarding all provisions.
- HR 3590, "Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act", regarding all provisions.
- S 1636, "A bill to develop a model disclosure form to assist consumers in purchasing long-term care insurance", a/k/a "Long-Term Care Insurance Consumer Right-to-Know Act", regarding all provisions.
- HR 4372, "Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act", regarding all provisions.
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 |
David L. |
Pringle |
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Gina J. |
Rigby |
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Candice C. |
Rogers |
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Bradley L. |
Knox |
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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 IND
16. Specific lobbying issues
-HR 2708, "To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to revise and extend that Act, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Indian Health Care Improvement Act Reauthorization", regarding all provisions.
- "Indian Health Care Improvement Act Reauthorization" (Senate, not yet introduced), regarding all provisions
-HR 3590, "Patient Protection and Affordability Care Act", regarding Title X, Subtitle B, Part III.
- HR 3962, "To provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes", a/k/a, "Affordable Health Care for America Act", regarding Title IV.
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 |
David L. |
Pringle |
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Gina J. |
Rigby |
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Candice C. |
Rogers |
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Bradley L. |
Knox |
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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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
- Systemic Risk Regulator
- Insurance Regulation
- Office of Insurance Information
- HR 1721/ S 697, "A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance" a/k/a "Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions.
- S 434, "A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve the State plan amendment option for providing home and community-based services under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes" a/k/a "Empowered at Home Act", regarding all provisions.
- HR 897, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs" a/k/a "Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions.
- HR 1880, "To establish a system of regulation and supervision for insurers, insurance agencies, and insurance producers chartered or licensed under Federal law that ensures the stability and financial integrity of those insurers, agencies, and producers and that protects policyholders and other consumers served by such insurers, agencies, or producers", a/k/a "The National Insurance Consumer Protection Act", regarding all provisions.
- HR 2609, "To establish an Office of Insurance Information in the Department of the Treasury", a/k/a "Insurance Information Act of 2009", regarding all provisions.
-HR 2554, "To reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers, and for other purposes", regarding all provisions.
- HR 1721/S 697, "A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to help individuals with functional impairments and their families pay for services and supports that they need to maximize their functionality and independence and have choices about community participation, education, and employment, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act", regarding all provisions.
- S 1177, "A bill to improve consumer protections for purchasers of long-term care insurance, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Long-Term Care Insurance Act of 2009", regarding all provisions.
- HR 2096, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow long-term care insurance to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements and to provide additional consumer protections for long-term care insurance", a/k/a "The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009", regarding all provisions.
- The Administration's Regulatory Reform Proposal, regarding all provisions.
- HR 4173, "To provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes", a/k/a "Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act of 2009", regarding Title VI and Title I Subtitle G.
- HR 3126, "To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes", a/k/a, "Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009", regarding all provisions.
- "Restoring American Financial Stability Act", regarding all provisions.
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 |
David L. |
Pringle |
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Gina J. |
Rigby |
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Candice C. |
Rogers |
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Bradley L. |
Knox |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
- HR 1, "Making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes" a/k/a "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009", regarding Health Information Technology Section 4101.
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 |
David L. |
Pringle |
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Gina J. |
Rigby |
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Candice C. |
Rogers |
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Bradley L. |
Knox |
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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
International trade issues with Japan.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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 |
David L. |
Pringle |
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Gina J. |
Rigby |
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Candice C. |
Rogers |
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Bradley L. |
Knox |
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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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1074, "Shareholder Bill of Rights", regarding all provisions.
"Restoring American Financial Stability", regarding Subtitle E.
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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Candice C. |
Rogers |
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Gina J. |
Rigsby |
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Bradley L. |
Knox |
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David L. |
Pringle |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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