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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, Executive Vice President for Government Relations |
Date | 07/20/2009 |
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
Fair Value Accounting (Mark-to-Market Accounting)
Fair Value Measurements
Accounting for Other-Than-Temporary Impairments
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), 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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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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Aaron |
Stetter |
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Karen |
Thomas |
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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 Availability for Farmers
Farm Credit Administration - Rural Investment Proposed Regulation
Community Bank Views on Rural Credit
Opposition to Cuts to Farm Programs
Opposition to Farm Credit System Expansion
Support Implementation of the Economic Stimulus
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 384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 (sections 101, 102, & 105)
HR 387 TARP Accountability Act of 2009
HR 627 Credit Cardholders' 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 1349 Federal Accounting Oversight Board Act of 2009
HR 1456 Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act
HR 1586 To Impose an Additional Tax on Bonuses Received from Certain TARP Recipients
HR 1664 To Amend Executive Compensation Provision of EESA of 2008
HR 1728 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act
HR 1754 Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009
HR 2221 Data Accountability and Trust Act
HR 2676 The Administrative Support and Oversight of Financial Institutions Act of 2009
HR 2897 Bank Accountability and Risk Assessment Act of 2009
S. 235 Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009
S. 383 Special Inspector General for the TARP Act
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
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 Special FDIC Assessment
Farm Restructing Report and Community Bank Views
FDIC Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program
Foreclosure Mitigation
Housing Government Sponsored Enterprises
Implementation of Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008
Legacy Loans Program
Mark to Market Accounting
Mutual Term Sheet for Community Banks under TARP Capital Purchase Program
Overdraft Protection Programs
Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act Regulation
Regulatory Relief for Community Banks
Regulatory Restructuring
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 |
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
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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William |
Jones |
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Jason |
Kratovil |
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Leg. Dir., Rep. Steven LaTourette, 2002-2007 |
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Renee |
Rappaport |
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LA,SenRichardBryan, 89-95; Rep Mike Espy, 87-89 |
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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 1105 FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations (HUD Appropriations and Truth in Lending Enforcement)
H.Con.Res.85 FY 2010 Budget Resolution (HUD Appropriations and Truth in Lending Enforcement)
FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations
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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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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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 515 The Patent Reform 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 |
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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 575 Small Business Loan Enhancement
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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Renee |
Rappaport |
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LA,SenRichardBryan, 89-95;Rep Mike Espy, 87-89 |
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Aaron |
Stetter |
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Karen |
Thomas |
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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 384 TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009
HR 436 Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009
HR 470 Economic Recovery and Middle-Class Tax Relief Act of 2009
HR 598 Economic Recovery Legislation (Section 1412, tax title)
HR 782 Taxpayer Choice Act of 2009
HR 2452 Net Operating Loss Carryback Act of 2009
HR 2910 S Corp. Mordernization Act of 2009
S. 156 Small Business Stimulus Act of 2009
S. 567 Individual Capital Gains and Dividend Relief Act
S. 722 Taxpayer Certainty and Relief 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
S.Con.Res. 13 Senate Budget (estate tax, various tax relief)
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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