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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 | 04/21/2008 |
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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1303/S 678 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007. Bill to address airline customer service issues.
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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
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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 1661 - Travel Promotion Act of 2007. Opposition of fees for airlines and airline passengers for travel in the U.S.
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REGULATORY AND OTHER MATTERS:
Airline consolidation issues
Application for SkyTeam Antitrust Immunity
Air cargo entry and export facilitation issues
Air cargo security issues
Airline customer service committment issues
Airline service quality issues (domestic and international)
Airport and air traffice control infrastructure issues
Aviation industry financial issues
Civil aviation security issues
Commercial aircraft engineering, flight operations, and maintenance issues
International air service rights issues - U.S. Government Bilateral negotiations took place with the following:
Australia, Brazil, EU and Russia
Passenger processing and user fee issues (domestic and international)
US Visit issues
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2009. Bill provides fees and funding for the Transporation Security Administration and Customs and Border Patrol.
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
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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying 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. Bill will address climate change and aircraft emissions issues.
S 2191 - America's climate security act. Bill will address aircraft emissions impact on climate change
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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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2744 - Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act. Bill covers the Family and Medical Leave act for flight attendants.
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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.
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.
HR 5140 - To provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits. Bill allows for bonus depreciation in lieu of Alternative Minimum Tax credits.
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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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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Department of Homeland Security 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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OTHER REGULATORY ISSUES:
Customs and Border Patrol approval of landing rights.
TSA screening procedures.
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:
War Risk Insurance Extension 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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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 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.
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
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
1 | 3 | 5 |
2 | 4 | 6 |
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
1 | 5 | 9 |
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3 | 7 | 11 |
4 | 8 | 12 |