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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 | 20003 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 38313-12
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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 | |
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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: Andrea Lafferty, Executive Director |
Date | 07/21/2008 |
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.Con.Res.70 Budget Resolution FY 2009, specifically the Allard amendment #4233 to require that legislation to reauthorize SCHIP include provisions codifying the unborn child regulation, and the Ensign Amendment # 4335 To increase the funding for the Department of Justice for the vigorous enforcement of a prohibition against taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions consistent with the Child Custody Protection Act.
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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2905/S.1742 Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007, supported entire bill.
H.R. 3559/S.1780 Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act, supported entire bill.
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 |
Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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, supported entire bill.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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
H.R.1246 Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2007, opposed entire bill;
H.R. 5821 Military Honor & Decency Act of 2008, supported entire bill;
H.R. 6023 Freedom to Serve Act of 2008, supported entire bill.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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
S.2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007, opposed all provisions as related to climate change;
S.3036 America's Climate Security Act of 2008, opposed all provisions as related to climate change.
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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Andrea |
Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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
H.R.1063 Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act/S.2543 Child Custody Protection Act, supported entire bill;
H.R.1295 Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2007, supported entire bill;
H.R.2597 Sanctity of Life Act of 2007, supported entire bill;
H.R.2387 Parental Consent Act of 2007, supported entire bill; (continued)
H.R.4133 Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act; supported entire bill;
S.356/H.R.3442 Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act of 2007, supported entire bill;
S.2788 Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act, supported entire bill;
S.350 Abortion Non-Discrimination Act of 2007, supported entire bill;
S.351 Title X Family Planning Act, supported entire bill;
H.R.1457 Post-Abortion Depression Research and Care Act of 2007, supported entire bill;
H.R.223 Informed Choice Act, supported entire bill;
H.R.1964/S.1173 Freedom of Choice Act, opposed entire bill;
H.R.2596/S.1555 Access to Birth Control Act, opposed entire bill;
H.R.2367 Ensuring Access to Contraceptives Act of 2007, opposed entire bill;
H.R. 1074 Reducing the Need for Abortion and Supporting Parents Act/Title X Family Planning Services Act of 2007, opposed entire bill;
H.R. 2134 Parent's Right to Know Act of 2007, supported entire bill;
H.R. 618 Right to Life Act, supported entire bill;
H.R. 4157 Sanctity of Human Life Act, supported entire bill;
S.519/H.R.876 SAFE Act of 2007; supported entire bill
Letter to President Bush Regarding Continued Support of Abstinence Education;
Letter to President Bush Regarding amending Title X Regulations;
Letter to White House Regarding Planned Parenthood Billing Practices.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 |
Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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
H.Res.1179 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the People's Republic of China and all enterprises owned or controlled by the People's Republic of China should make proper disclosures with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the selective default status of certain bonds/S.Con.Res.78 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense (continued)
of Congress that the People's Republic of China and all enterprises owned or controlled by the People's Republic of China should make proper disclosures with the Securities and Exchange Commission regardng the selective default status of certain bonds; supported entire resolutions;
H.R.2604 United Nations Population Fund Women's Health and Dignity Act, opposed all provisions as related to abortion funding;
S.2433/H.R.1302 Global Poverty Act of 2007, opposed entire bill;
H.R.5501/S.2731 Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008;
Law of the Sea Treaty, opposed to entire treaty.
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 |
Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Foreign officials in China.
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
H.R.2927 To increase the corporate average fuel economy standards for automobiles, to promote the domestic development and production of advanced technology vehicles, and for other purposes, supported the entire bill.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Andrea |
Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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
S.1200 To Amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to Revise and Extend that Act, specifically supported the Vitter Amendment #3896, (the Hyde Language).
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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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.1105/H.R.1592 So Called Hate Crimes Bill, opposed entire bill;
H.R.699 Pledge Protection Act of 2007, supported entire bill;
H.R.1593/S.1060 Second Chance Act of 2007, supported entire bill;
Support for President Bush's judicial nominees.
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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Andrea |
Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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
H.R.3685 Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007, opposed entire bill;
H.R.3686 To Prohibit Employment Discrimination Based on Gender Identity, opposed entire bill;
H.R.2232/S.1345 Clarification of Federal Employment Protections Act, opposed entire bill,
H.R.3551/S.2057 Federal Merit System Reauthorization Act of 2007, opposed Section 4 of bill.
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 |
Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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 REL
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.2104 Public Prayer Protection Act of 2007, supported entire bill;
H.R.2275 To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment, supported entire bill; (continued)
H.R.1431 Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2007, supported entire bill;
H.Res.888 Affirming the rich spiritual and religious history of our Nation's founding and subsequent history and expressing support for designation of the first week in May as "American Religious History Week" for the appreciation of and education on American's history of religious faith, supported entire resolution.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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
S. 1036/H.R.2560/H.R.2564 Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007, supported entire bill;
S.812 Human Cloning Ban and Stem Cell Research Protection Act of 2007/S.1036/H.R.2564 Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007, supported entire bill;
H.R.3/S.5/S.997 Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007, opposed all provisions of the bill; (continued)
H.R.322 Alternative Pluripotent Stem Cell Therapies Enhancement Act of 2007, supported entire bill;
H.R.2807 Patients First Act of 2007, supported entire bill.
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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Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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.471/S.561 Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee Act of 2007, supported entire bill;
S.181 Permanent Marriage Penalty Relief Act of 2007/H.R.834 Marriage Tax Penalty Permanent Elimination Act of 2007, supported entire bill;
H.R.2380 Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2007, supported entire bill.
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 WEL
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.1893 Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007/H.R.3162 Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007, supported entire bill.
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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Rev. Louis P. |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.4838/S.2521 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2007, opposed entire bill;
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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