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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1212 New York Avenue, NW |
Address2 | Suite 200 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Eagan |
State | MN |
Zip Code | 55121 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 29573-12
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6. House ID# 314360000
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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: Andrea Newman, Sr. VP-Government Affairs |
Date | 07/18/2008 |
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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Bills to address airline customer service issues:
HR 1303/S 678 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007
HR 6355 - Air Service Improvement Act of 2008
The following Bills address the funding structure, short term funding, R&D, and necessary funding for operations, equipment and facilities for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):
HR 1356/S 1076 - Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007
HR 2881 - FAA Reathorization Act of 2007
HR 3539 - Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Act of 2007
Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act
S 1300 - Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007
HR 2698 - Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
HR 6327 - Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008
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HR 4061/S 2505 - A bill to allow employees of commercial passenger airlines who receive payments in bankruptcy to rollover payments into IRA's.
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HR 2419 - Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007. Bill covers APHIS fees extension and expansion.
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S 2302 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007.
REGULATORY AND OTHER MATTERS:
Airline consolidation issues
Application for SkyTeam Antitrust Immunity
Air cargo entry and export facilitation issues
Airline service quality issues (domestic and international)
Airport and air traffic control infrastructure, cost and capacity issues
Aviation industry financial issues
Civil aviation security issues
Civil Reserve Air Fleet issues
Commercial aircraft engineering, flight operations, and maintenance issues
International air service rights issues - U.S. Government Bilateral negotiations took place with the following:
Brazil, Japan, and Kenya
Passenger processing and user fee issues (domestic and international)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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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Newman |
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Sally |
Veith |
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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
Bills provides fees and funding for the Transporation Security Administration and Customs and Border Patrol:
Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009
Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009
The following Bills address the funding structure, short term funding, R&D, and necessary funding for operations, equipment and facilities for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):
HR 1356/S 1076 - Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007
HR 2881 - FAA Reathorization Act of 2007
HR 3539 - Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Act of 2007
Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act
S 1300 - Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007
HR 2698 - Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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 |
Andrea |
Newman |
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Sally |
Veith |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Bills will address climate change and aircraft emissions issues:
HR 2215 - To provide a reduction in the aggregate greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy consumed by vehicles and aircraft, and for other purposes.
S 2191 - America's climate security act.
OTHER REGULATORY MATTERS:
Energy Issues
Environment Issues (Domestic and International)
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 |
Andrea |
Newman |
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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
HR 2744/ S 2059- Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act. Bill covers the Family and Medical Leave act for
flight attendants.
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 |
Andrea |
Newman |
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Sally |
Veith |
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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 3236 - Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007. Bill covers fuel tax and impact of aircraft emissions on climate.
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HR 6 - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Fuel tax and impact of aircraft emissions on climate.
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OTHER REGULATORY ISSUES:
Various federal income and excise tax matters.
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 |
Andrea |
Newman |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009. Bill to cover fees and funding levels for Transportation Security Administration fees and Customs and Border Patrol.
Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009. Bill to cover fees and funding levels for Transportation Security Administration fees and Customs and Border Patrol.
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HR 4179 - FAST Redress Act of 2008. A bill to establish an appeal process for those wrongly denied boarding.
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HR 1 - Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007
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S 4 - Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007.
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HR 5892 - Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act of 2008. A bill to establish biometrics for airport access.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Andrea |
Newman |
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Sally |
Veith |
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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
OTHER REGULATORY MATTERS:
Aviation Insurance issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Andrea |
Newman |
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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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 3236 - Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007. Bill covers fuel tax and impact of aircraft emissions on climate.
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HR 6 - Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Fuel tax and impact of aircraft emissions on climate.
Bills to apply limits to speculation in energy markets:
S 3131 - Speculation Control Act of 2008.
HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act.
HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008
S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Market Act
S 2058 - Close the Enron Loophole Act
HR 6130 - To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading
S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008
HR 6264 - To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities.
HR 4066 - Close the Enron Loophole Act
S 3129 - Close the London Loophole Act
S 3183 - End Oil Speculation Act of 2008
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HR 6124 - Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008. A bill to authorize the CFTC and other energy programs.
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Bills to provide energy price relief:
HR 5768 - CFTC Improvement Act
S 3044 - Consumer First Energy Act
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S 2598 - Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008. A bill to suspend filling the strategic petroluem reserve.
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HR 6238 - To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation.
OTHER REGULATORY MATTERS:
Energy Issues
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 POS
16. Specific lobbying issues
OTHER REGULATORY MATTERS:
U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues.
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
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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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