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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1101 KING STREET, #600 |
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City | ALEXANDRIA |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22314 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 27274-12
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6. House ID# 302720000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2014 |
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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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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: CRAIG A. PURSER |
Date | 10/17/2014 3:35:24 PM |
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 ALC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Seeking co-sponsorship for H.R.498: STOP Act.
HR5016. Seeking Full funding for the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Laurie |
Knight |
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Holly |
Lass |
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Craig |
Purser |
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Paul |
Pisano |
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Brittanny |
W. Meierling |
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Kate |
Beaulieu |
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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
Issues relating to state-based alcohol regulation and protections against federal preemption.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Laurie |
Knight |
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Holly |
Lass |
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Craig |
Purser |
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Paul |
Pisano |
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Brittanny |
W. Meierling |
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Kate |
Beaulieu |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to the role of the Federal Trade Commission in state-based alcohol regulation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Laurie |
Knight |
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Holly |
Lass |
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Craig |
Purser |
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Paul |
Pisano |
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Brittanny |
W. Meierling |
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Kate |
Beaulieu |
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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
Natural Gas Vehicle Credits.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Laurie |
Knight |
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Holly |
Lass |
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Craig |
Purser |
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Paul |
Pisano |
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Brittanny |
W. Meierling |
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Kate |
Beaulieu |
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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 POS
16. Specific lobbying issues
S1486: Postal Reform Act of 2013, SEC 303 - Shipping of wine, beer and distilled spirits.
HR2748: Education about the importance of state-based regulation of alcohol.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Laurie |
Knight |
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Holly |
Lass |
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Craig |
Purser |
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Paul |
Pisano |
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Brittanny |
W. Meierling |
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Kate |
Beaulieu |
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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
Issues relating to multi-employer pension plans.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Laurie |
Knight |
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Holly |
Lass |
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Craig |
Purser |
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Paul |
Pisano |
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Brittanny |
W. Meierling |
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Kate |
Beaulieu |
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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
S2260: EXPIRE The Expiring Provision Improvement Reform and Efficiency Act. Issues relation to possible amendments.
Issues relation to tax reform: pass through entities, S-CORP, estate tax, and individual rate.
Tax Reform Act of 2014: Titles I, II, and III. Discussion with Ways and Means Committee staff regarding provisions relating to tax rate modifications, various deductions, LIFO, and individual tax rate.
HR2429; S1183: Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013. Seeking Cosponsors.
HR4457: America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2013. Seeking Cosponsors.
HR4453: Permanent S Corporations Built-In Gains Recognition Period Act of 2014.
HR4718: To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Modify and Make Permanent Bonus Depreciation.
Marketplace Fairness Act, various proposals relating to internet sales tax.
HR1918; S958: Brewers Excise and Economic Relief Act of 2013.
HR494; S917: Small Brewer Reinvestment and Expanding Workforce Act.
Advocacy efforts in opposition to repeal of LIFO.
Advocacy efforts in support of making small business expensing, Sec. 179 permanent.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Laurie |
Knight |
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Holly |
Lass |
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Craig |
Purser |
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Paul |
Pisano |
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Brittanny |
W. Meierling |
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Kate |
Beaulieu |
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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
Reathorization of P.L. 112-141: MAP-21, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112-141).
Hours of Service Regulation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Laurie |
Knight |
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Holly |
Lass |
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Craig |
Purser |
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Paul |
Pisano |
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Brittanny |
W. Meierling |
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Kate |
Beaulieu |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Education regarding the 2015 dietary guidelines and the definition of a "drink".
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Laurie |
Knight |
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Holly |
Lass |
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Craig |
Purser |
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Paul |
Pisano |
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Brittanny |
W. Meierling |
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Kate |
Beaulieu |
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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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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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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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