|
LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1001 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, NW |
Address2 | 500 SOUTH |
| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | |
State | |
Zip Code | |
Country | |
|
5. Senate ID# 5290-12
|
||||||||
|
6. House ID# 308210000
|
||||||||
| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2010 |
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 |
| INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
| INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
|
|
||||||||
|
|
||||||||
| 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: Richard M.Whiting, Executive Director & General Counsel |
Date | 07/20/2010 |
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
Farm Credit System; H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, 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 |
Steve |
Bartlett |
|
|
|
Peter |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Scott |
Talbott |
|
|
|
Jill |
Hershey |
|
|
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
Credit card, interchanges fees and practices
GSE Reform
Govt Purchase Card
S.Credit Card Fair Fee Act
Regulatory Restructuring;
FDIC Assessments;
S. 73, a bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the FDIC;
S. 895, a bill which included a provision known as "cram-down" of primary mortgages;
H.R. 37, a bill to establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the FDIC;
H.R. 627, Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2009;
H.R. 1106, prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability;
H.R. 2309, The Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act of 2009;
H.R. 2382, Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009;
H.R. 2897, Bank Accountability and Risk Assessment Act of 2009;
H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009;
H.R. 3269, Conporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act of 2009;
S. 1074, Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009;
H.R. 4173, to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes;
H.R.5038, Fair Access to Credit and Job Creation Act of 2010;
H.R.5159, Safe, Accountable, Fair, and Efficient Banking Act of 2010;
H.R.5502, To amend the effective date of the gift card provisions of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009;
H.AMDT.697 to H.R.5297small banks to amortize losses on commercial real estate loans over a 10-year period, freeing up more capital for these small institutions to lend to small businesses;
H.R. 3639 and S. 1833, the Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act;
S. 1927, Credit Card Rate Freeze Act of 2009;
S. 1799, The Fairness and Accountability in Receiving Overdraft Coverage Act;
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Treasury - Dept of, White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Housing Finance Board (FHFB), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC)
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 |
Steve |
Bartlett |
|
|
|
Ryan |
Caruso |
|
|
|
John |
Dalton |
|
|
|
Brad |
Ipema |
|
|
|
Peter |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Jill |
Hershey |
|
|
|
Paul |
Leonard |
|
|
|
Peter |
Ludgin |
|
|
|
Scott |
Talbott |
|
|
|
Katie |
Wechsler |
|
|
|
Richard |
Whiting |
|
|
|
Brian |
Tate |
|
|
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
Student Loans; S.328, Student Loan Forgiveness and Repayment Assistance Act of 2010;
H.R.5055, College Debt Swap Act of 2010;
H.R.5043, Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2010; H.R.5030, College Savings Flexibility Act of 2010;
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 |
Steve |
Bartlett |
|
|
|
Scott |
Talbott |
|
|
|
Brian |
Tate |
|
|
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
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations; S.CON.RES.60, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011;
H.CON.RES.281, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2011;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), 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 |
Steve |
Bartlett |
|
|
|
Scott |
Talbott |
|
|
|
Richard |
Whiting |
|
|
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
Patent Reform
Tax practitioners for infringement of a patent for tax
S. 515, a bill to amend title 32, USC, to provide for patent reform
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Treasury - Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), 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 |
Steve |
Bartlett |
|
|
|
Peter |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Scott |
Talbott |
|
|
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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Data Breach / ID Theft / Spyware;
Internet Spyware
Social Security Number Protection
Non-prime/Anti-Predatory Lending;
Social Security Verification;
Employee Free choice;
Student Loans;
College Student Debt Relief;
Unfair Practices in Credit Cards
Credit Card holders Bill of Rights;
Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act;
Fair Mortgage Practices;
Borrower protection;
Optional Federal Charter;
H.R. 627, the "Credit Cardholders' Bills of Rights Act of 2009"
H.R. 2221, the "Data Accountability and Trust Act"
H.R. 1409, Employee Free Choice Act of 2009;
H.R. 2592, Safe Building Code Incentive Act;
H.R. 3435, Cash for Clunkers program;
H.R. 4173, to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes;
H.R.5047, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2010;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Treasury - Dept of, Federal Reserve System, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), 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 |
Steve |
Bartlett |
|
|
|
Ryan |
Caruso |
|
|
|
John |
Dalton |
|
|
|
Peter |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Jill |
Hershey |
|
|
|
Paul |
Leonard |
|
|
|
Peter |
Ludgin |
|
|
|
Brad |
Ipema |
|
|
|
Scott |
Talbott |
|
|
|
Brian |
Tate |
|
|
|
Katie |
Wechsler |
|
|
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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Federal disaster planning;
H.R. 3027, Pre-disaster Hazard mitigation Enhancement Program Act;
H.R. 3028, First Responder Innovation & Support Act;
H.R. 3377, Amendment to Robert Stafford Disaster Relieft & Emergency Assistance Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
Steve |
Bartlett |
|
|
|
Peter |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Scott |
Talbott |
|
|
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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Significant Tax Issues; Renewable energy and energy conservation; Farm Credit System; Energy & Tax Extenders; Stop excessive energy speculation
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 |
Steve |
Bartlett |
|
|
|
Jill |
Hershey |
|
|
|
Scott |
Talbott |
|
|
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
AML/Regulator Relief; Financial Services and General Government appropriations; Credit Card/Interchange Fees; Retirement Security /Annuities; Carried interest income; GSE Reform; Automobile, Arbitration fairness; Nursing home arbitration; Regulatory Restructuring; Executive Compensation; Proxy Access; H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009; H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009; H.R. 3153, Transparent Markets Act of 2009
H.R. 3763, Amend Fair Credit Reporting Act;
S. Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009;
H.R. 3214, Rating Accountability and Transparency Enhancement Act of 2009;
H.R. 4173, to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes;
Federal Housing Finance Reform;
Terrorism Insurance Reauthorization;
Farm Credit;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Federal Reserve System, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Board (FHFB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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 |
Steve |
Bartlett |
|
|
|
Ryan |
Caruso |
|
|
|
John |
Dalton |
|
|
|
Brad |
Ipema |
|
|
|
Peter |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Jill |
Hershey |
|
|
|
Paul |
Leonard |
|
|
|
Peter |
Ludgin |
|
|
|
Katie |
Wechsler |
|
|
|
Richard |
Whiting |
|
|
|
Brian |
Tate |
|
|
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
GSE Reform; Federal Housing Finance Reform; Terrorism Insurance Reauthorization; Farm Credit System,
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Federal Reserve System, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS)
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 |
Steve |
Bartlett |
|
|
|
Ryan |
Caruso |
|
|
|
John |
Dalton |
|
|
|
Peter |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Jill |
Hershey |
|
|
|
Paul |
Leonard |
|
|
|
Peter |
Ludgin |
|
|
|
Brad |
Ipema |
|
|
|
Scott |
Talbott |
|
|
|
Katie |
Wechsler |
|
|
|
Brian |
Tate |
|
|
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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
GSE Reform; Federal Housing Finance Reform;
Homeownership and responsible lending;
Fair Mortgage Practices Act;
Borrower Protection;
S. 895, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009;
H.R. 1728, a bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to reform consumer mortgage practices and provide accountability for such practices, to provide certain minimum standards for consumer mortgage loans;
H.R. 1106, prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability;
H.R. 1903, Responsible Homeowners Act of 2009;
S. 1731, Foreclosure Prevention and Assistance Act;
S. 1230, Home Buyer Tax Credit Act of 2009;
H.R.5391, Federal Housing Finance Oversight Board Increased Transparency Act of 2010;
H.R.5017, Rural Housing Preservation and Stabilization Act of 2010;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Treasury - Dept of, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Federal Housing Finance Board (FHFB), Federal Reserve System, Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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 |
Steve |
Bartlett |
|
|
|
Ryan |
Caruso |
|
|
|
John |
Dalton |
|
|
|
Peter |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Jill |
Hershey |
|
|
|
Paul |
Leonard |
|
|
|
Scott |
Talbott |
|
|
|
Katie |
Wechsler |
|
|
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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Immigration Reform/Matricula H-1B
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, 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 |
Steve |
Bartlett |
|
|
|
Peter |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Scott |
Talbott |
|
|
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
Optional Federal Charter, Terrorism Insurance Reauthorization, Flood Insurance, Long Term Care. H.R. 1880, To establish a system of regulation and supervision for insurers, agencies, and producers; chartered or licensed under federal law that ensures the stability & financial integrity; H.R. 2609, Insurance Information Act of 2009; H.R. 2544, National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2009; H.R. 3139, National Flood Insurance Program Extension;
H.R. 1525, To Amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to consider reconstruction and improvement of flood protection systems when establishing flood insurance rates;
H.R. 2751, Nonadmitted & Reinsurance Reform Act of 2009;
H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009;
H.R. 3596/S.1681, Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforement Act of 2009;
H.R. 4173, to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes;
S.3347, A bill to extend the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2010;
H.R.5650, To extend the National Flood Insurance Program to May 31, 2011;
H.R.5559, Flood Insurance Fairness Act of 2010;
H.R.5255, Stable Flood Insurance Authorization Act of 2010;
H.R.5114, Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010;
H.R.5569, National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Treasury - Dept of, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Federal Reserve System, Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
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 |
Steve |
Bartlett |
|
|
|
Ryan |
Caruso |
|
|
|
Peter |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Jill |
Hershey |
|
|
|
Paul |
Leonard |
|
|
|
Peter |
Ludgin |
|
|
|
Brad |
Ipema |
|
|
|
Scott |
Talbott |
|
|
|
Richard |
Whiting |
|
|
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
Data Breach / ID Teeth / Spyware, Social Security number privacy and Identity Theft prevention; Global Online freedom protection; Internet Gambling & Tax Enforcement; FCC - Autodialers Proposal; H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), U.S. Copyright Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), 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 |
Steve |
Bartlett |
|
|
|
Scott |
Talbott |
|
|
|
Peter |
Freeman |
|
|
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
Small Business Issues; H.R.5445 : Incentives for Successful Small Businesses Act of 2010; H.R.5277 : Small Business Lending Incentive Program Act of 2010; H.R.5297 : Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), 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 |
Steve |
Bartlett |
|
|
|
Ryan |
Caruso |
|
|
|
Scott |
Talbott |
|
|
|
Brian |
Tate |
|
|
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
Significant Tax Issues: Subpart f/BAT/SILO, Subpart f Exemption,
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
Steve |
Bartlett |
|
|
|
Jill |
Hershey |
|
|
|
Scott |
Talbott |
|
|
|
Paul |
Leonard |
|
|
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
Retirement Securities; 401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act of 2009
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Treasury - Dept of, Federal Reserve System, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA)
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 |
Steve |
Bartlett |
|
|
|
Peter |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Jill |
Hershey |
|
|
|
Brad |
Ipema |
|
|
|
Scott |
Talbott |
|
|
|
Brian |
Tate |
|
|
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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
International Trade
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 |
Steve |
Bartlett |
|
|
|
Peter |
Freeman |
|
|
|
Scott |
Talbott |
|
|
|
Richard |
Whiting |
|
|
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.
20. Client new address
| Address | |
||||||
| City | |
State | |
Zip Code | |
Country | |
21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)
| City | |
State | |
Zip Code | |
Country | |
22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
|
|
||||||||
| 1 |
|
5 |
|
||||||
| 2 |
|
6 |
|
||||||
| 3 |
|
7 |
|
||||||
| 4 |
|
8 |
|
ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address: http://www.fsround.org
| Name | Address |
Principal Place of Business (city and state or country) |
||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||
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:
| Name | Address |
Principal place of business (city and state or country) |
Amount of contribution for lobbying activities | Ownership percentage in client | ||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||
|
% | |||||||||||||
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 |
| 2 | 6 | 10 |
| 3 | 7 | 11 |
| 4 | 8 | 12 |