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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1615 L Street, N.W. |
Address2 | 9th FLOOR |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 19194-12
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6. House ID# 311220000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
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: Karen M. Thomas, Senior EVP, Government Relations and Public Policy |
Date | 01/20/2010 |
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 ACC
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1349 Federal Accounting Oversight Board Act of 2009
Mark to market accounting
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC), Federal Reserve System
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 |
Camden |
Fine |
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Ann |
Grochala |
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William |
Jones |
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Stephen |
Verdier |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Credit Availabiltiy for Farmers
Farm Credit Administration - Rural Investment Proposed Regulation
Community Bank Views on Rural Credit
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Farm Credit Administration
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 |
Camden |
Fine |
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William |
Jones |
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Mark |
Scanlan |
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Stephen |
Verdier |
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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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 627 Credit Cardholder' Bill of Rights Act of 2009
HR 703 Bank Liquidity/Deposit Insurance Legislation
HR 786 Permanent Increase in Deposit Insurance
HR 1106 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009
HR 1456 Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act
HR 1487 Overdraft Fee Notification Act
HR 1728 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act
H.R. 2221, the Data Accountability and Trust Act
HR 2266 Reasonable Prudence in Regulations Act (Internet Gambling)
HR 2267 Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act
HR 2382 Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009
HR 2676 The Administrative Support and Oversight of Financial Institutions Act of 2009
HR 2897 Bank Accountability and Risk Assessment Act of 2009
HR 3126 Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009
HR 3380 Promoting Lending to America's Small Businesses Act of 2009
HR 3639 Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009
HR 3904 Overdraft Protection Act of 2009
HR 3996 Financial Stability Improvement Act
HR 4173 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
S. 235 Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009
S. 392 Credit Card Reform Act of 2009
S. 414 Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act
S. 541 Depositor Protection Act of 2009
S. 664 Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009
S. 896 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009
S 1799 Fairness and Accountability in Receiving Overdraft Coverage Act of 2009/Fair Overdraft Coverage Act
S1833 Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009
Bank Capital Rules
Bank Examinations
Community Bank Involvement with the TARP (access and terms of participation)
Consumer Protection for Financial Products and Services
Credit Card/Debit Card Interchange Fees
Credit Card Protections and Disclosures
Credit Union Business Lending Powers
Deposit Concentration Cap
Deposit Insurance Assessment Base
Deposit Insurance Coverage Limits
Deposit Insurance Premiums and FDIC Premium Prepayment
FDIC Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program
Foreclosure Mitigation
Housing Government Sponsored Enterprises
Interest Rate Restrictions on Deposits
Internet Gambling Regulations
Legacy Loans Program
Mark to Market Accounting
Overdraft Protection Programs
Regulatory Relief for Community Banks
Regulatory Restructuring
Regulation Z, HOEPA Rules, Higher Priced Loans
Sarbanes-Oxley relief for community banks
Senate Draft of Regulatory Reform Bill
Systemic Risk and Too-Big-To-Fail Regulation
TARP Funding, Oversight and Implementation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Housing Finance Board (FHFB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Treasury - Dept of, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office, President of the U.S.
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 |
Christopher |
Cole |
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Ron |
Ence |
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Elizabeth |
Eurgubian |
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Law Clerk, House General Counsel, 2000-2001 |
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Camden |
Fine |
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Ann |
Grochala |
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William |
Jones |
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Jason |
Kratovil |
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Leg. Dir., Rep. Steven LaTourette, 2002-2007 |
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Paul |
Merski |
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Renee |
Rappaport |
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LA, SenRichardBryan,89-95; Rep.Mike Espy, 87-89 |
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Mark |
Scanlan |
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Aaron |
Stetter |
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Karen |
Thomas |
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Stephen |
Verdier |
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Viveca |
Ware |
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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 BNK
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 200 Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009
Bankruptcy Cram-Down Proposals
S. 257 Consumer Credit Fairness Act
S. 896 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009
S. 1731 Perserving Homes and Communities Act of 2009
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 |
Ron |
Ence |
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Camden |
Fine |
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Aaron |
Stetter |
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Stephen |
Verdier |
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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
HR 3326 Department of Defense Funding (SBA funding attached in bill)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Small Business Adminstration (SBA)
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 |
Camden |
Fine |
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Paul |
Merski |
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Stephen |
Verdier |
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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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1541 Temporary Enhancement of SBA Programs
S. 156 Small Business Stimulus Act of 2009 (NOL-Carryback, Expensing Provisions)
Measures to Promote and Support Small Business Lending
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Treasury - 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 |
Camden |
Fine |
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Paul |
Merski |
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Stephen |
Verdier |
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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
HR 436 Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009
HR 782 Taxpayer Choice Act of 2009
HR 2452 Net Operating Loss Carryback Act of 2009
HR 2910 S Corp. Mordernization Act of 2009
HR 3548 Tax Relief Home Buyer Tax Credit and NOL Relief
HR 3614 Small Business Investment Act Extension
HR 3905 Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009
HR 4213 Expiring Tax Provisions
S. 156 Small Business Stimulus Act of 2009
S. 823 Net Operating Loss Carryback Act of 2009
S. 996 S Corp. Mordernization Act of 2009
S. 1381 Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2009
Bank Owned Life Insurance
Home Buyers Tax Credit
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Treasury - Dept of, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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 |
Camden |
Fine |
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William |
Jones |
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Paul |
Merski |
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Stephen |
Verdier |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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
27. Add the following 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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