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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 7234 Parkway Dive |
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| City | Hanover |
State | MD |
Zip Code | 21076 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 19833-12
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6. House ID# 319940000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2011 |
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. | ||||||||
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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Christopher Sloan, Director of Government Affairs |
Date | 01/23/2012 |
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 2112 - a bill to make appropriations for departments and programs funded in the following appropriations bills: Agriculture, Commerce, Justice and Science, and the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD). Bill in entirety.
S 1596 - a bill that makes appropriations for FY2012 to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Advocated for its passage. Bill in entirety.
THUD Appropriations Bill - No bill number - House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development bill that makes appropriations to THUD for FY2012. Advocated for removal of language that restructures the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority board. Bill in entirety.
Labor HHS Appropriations Bill - No bill number - Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services bill that makes appropriations to the Department of Labor and Department of Health and Human Services for FY 2012. Advocated to ensure an amendment to strip the National Labor Relations Board of its authority did not pass. Bill in entirety.
HR 2354 - a bill making appropriations for departments and programs overseeing energy & water policies. Advocated for the inclusion of Davis-Bacon wages and project labor agreements. Bill in entirety.
HR 2434 - a bill making appropriations for departments and programs overseeing financial services and General Services Administration policies. Advocated for the inclusion of Davis-Bacon wages and project labor agreements. Bill in entirety
HR 2017 - a bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security. Advocated for the inclusion of Davis-Bacon wages and project labor agreements. Bill in entirety.
HR 2055 - a bill making appropriations for the departments and programs overseeing military construction and veterans affairs. Advocated for the inclusion of Davis-Bacon wages and project labor agreements. Bill in entirety.
HR 2219 - a bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense. Advocated for the inclusion of Davis-Bacon wages and project labor agreements. Bill in entirety.
HR 2551 - a bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch. Advocated for the inclusion of Davis-Bacon wages and project labor agreements. Bill in entirety.
A bill to appropriate funds to the Department of the Interior, Environment, and related agencies. Advocated for the inclusion of Davis-Bacon wages and project labor agreements.
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 |
Christopher |
Sloan |
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James |
Brewer |
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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
S 1917 - Reduces employment tax rates in calendar year 2012 (payroll tax holiday period) for both employers and employees to 3.1%. Limits the reduction for employers to the first $5 million of wages paid by the employer in 2012. Bill in entirety.
HR 3765 - a bill to extend the payroll tax holiday and unemployment insurance program for federal assistance to the states as well as provisions to approve the Keystone Pipeline. Bill in entirety.
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 |
Christopher |
Sloan |
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Brewer |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Advocating for the House introduction of legislation to re-authorize the Highway Trust Fund to appropriate monies to various transportation programs.
S. 1813 - a bill to reauthorize the Highway Trust Fund for 2 years and amend or establish current / new transportation programs. Bill in entirety.
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 |
Christopher |
Sloan |
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James |
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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
S 1550 - a bill to establish a national infrastructure bank. Advocated for its passage. Bill in entirety.
HR 402 - National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2011. Establishes a national infrastructure bank. Advocated for the inclusion of Davis-Bacon wages. Bill in entirety.
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 |
Christopher |
Sloan |
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James |
Brewer |
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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 1549 - a bill to put America back to work through saving teachers jobs, infrastructure investments, and payroll tax breaks. The President's plan. Advocated for its passage. Bill in entirety.
S 652 - Building and Upgrading Infrastructure for Long-Term Development by establishing a national infrastructure bank. Bill in entirety.
S 1472 (103rd Congress) - a bill that establishes, and authorizes appropriations for, a rural school improvement (RSI) grants program to help meet national educational goals. Advocated for language to be included in new legislative proposals to create jobs.
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 |
Christopher |
Sloan |
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James |
Brewer |
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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
Advocating for the introduction of legislation to re-authorize the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.
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 |
Christopher |
Sloan |
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James |
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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
Regulations implementing public law No. 111-148 (The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010), specifically: Portions of regulations governing Early Retiree Reinsurance Programs; The Preservation of the Right to Maintain Existing Coverage; the Extension of Dependent Coverage, Grandfather Plans, and the State Exchanges.
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 |
Christopher |
Sloan |
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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
Medicare Application -- constituent issues regarding applying to social security disability.
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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Christopher |
Sloan |
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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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