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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1667 K STREET, NW, #200 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 36138-12
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6. House ID# 305840000
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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: Joel K. Wiginton, Vice President & Senior Counsel, Government Affairs |
Date | 01/20/2010 |
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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
47 USC 319(j) -- relating to the transition from analog television to digital television, and associated proceedings at the FCC
47 USC 529 -- relating to device compatibility with multi-channel video programming systems, and related proceedings at the FCC
National Broadband Plan
Internet Access and Internet Neutrality
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Joel |
Wiginton |
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Special Assistant to the President for Legislative |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Affairs, Clinton White House |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Chief Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Committee, Constitution Subcommittee for |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Ranking Member Sen. Russell Feingold |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Courts Subcommittee for Ranking |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Member Sen. Dick Durbin |
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James |
Morgan |
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Intern, FCC - Office of Commissioner Tristani |
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James |
Morgan |
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Intern, FCC - Network Services Division |
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James |
Morgan |
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Intern, Justice Department - Criminal Division |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Public policy affects the market conditions under which Sony Corporation (Japan) is able to design, manufacture, market and/or sell products in the United States through its subsidiary, Sony Electronics Inc., which affects the overall profitability of Sony Corporation (Japan).
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 CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
47 USC 319(j) -- relating to the transition from analog television to digital television, and associated proceedings at the FCC
47 USC 529 -- relating to device compatibility with multi-channel video programming systems, and related proceedings at the FCC
HR 4040, S 2045, Colombia FTA, Electronic waste/e-cycling
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Treasury - Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Joel |
Wiginton |
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Special Assistant to the President, for Legislative |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Affairs, Clinton White House |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Chief Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Committee, Constitution Subcommittee for |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Ranking Member Sen. Russell Feingold |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Courts Subcommittee for Ranking |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Member Sen. Dick Durbin |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Minority Staff Director, Subcommittee on |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Employment & Housing, House Committee on |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Government Reform |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Rep. John Mica |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Sen. Mike DeWine |
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James |
Morgan |
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Intern, FCC - Office of Commissioner Tristani |
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James |
Morgan |
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Intern, FCC - Network Services Division |
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James |
Morgan |
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Intern, Justice Department - Criminal Division |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Public policy affects the market conditions under which Sony Corporation (Japan) is able to design, manufacture, market and/or sell products in the United States through its subsidiary, Sony Electronics Inc., which affects the overall profitability of Sony Corporation (Japan).
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
HR 4040 (follow-up issues), S 2045 (follow-up issues)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
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 |
Joel |
Wiginton |
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Special Assistant to the President for Legislative |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Affairs, Clinton White House |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Chief Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Committee, Constitution Subcommittee for |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Ranking Member Sen. Russell Feingold |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Courts Subcommittee for Ranking |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Member Sen. Dick Durbin |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Minority Staff Director, Subcommittee on |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Employment and Housing, House |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Committee on Government Reform |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Rep. John Mica |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Sen. Mike DeWine |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Public policy affects the market conditions under which Sony Corporation (Japan) is able to design, manufacture, market and/or sell products in the United States through its subsidiary, Sony Electronics Inc., which affects the overall profitability of Sony Corporation (Japan).
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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
10+2 proposed customs regulation
Customs Reauthorization
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), White House Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Treasury - Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), 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 |
Joel |
Wiginton |
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Special Assistant to the President for Legislative |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Affairs, Clinton White House |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Chief Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Committee, Constitution Subcommittee for |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Ranking Member Sen. Russell Feingold |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Courts Subcommittee for Ranking |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Member Sen. Dick Durbin |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Minority Staff Director, Subcommittee on |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Employment and Housing, House |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Committee on Government Reform |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Rep. John Mica |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Sen. Mike DeWine |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Public policy affects the market conditions under which Sony Corporation (Japan) is able to design, manufacture, market and/or sell products in the United States through its subsidiary, Sony Electronics Inc., which affects the overall profitability of Sony Corporation (Japan).
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
Energy efficiency standards for consumer electronics
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - 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 |
Joel |
Wiginton |
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Special Assistant to the President for Legislative |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Affairs, Clinton White House |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Chief Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Committee, Constitution Subcommittee for |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Ranking Member Sen. Russell Feingold |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Courts Subcommittee for Ranking |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Member Sen. Dick Durbin |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Minority Staff Director, Subcommittee on |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Employment and Housing, House |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Committee on Government Reform |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Rep. John Mica |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Sen. Mike DeWine |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Public policy affects the market conditions under which Sony Corporation (Japan) is able to design, manufacture, market and/or sell products in the United States through its subsidiary, Sony Electronics Inc., which affects the overall profitability of Sony Corporation (Japan).
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
Electronic waste/e-cycling
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Joel |
Wiginton |
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Special Assistant to the President for Legislative |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Affairs, Clinton White House |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Chief Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Committee, Constitution Subcommittee for |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Ranking Member Sen. Russell Feingold |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Courts Subcommittee for Ranking |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Member Sen. Dick Durbin |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Minority Staff Director, Subcommittee on |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Employment and Housing, House |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Committee on Government Reform |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Rep. John Mica |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Sen. Mike DeWine |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Public policy affects the market conditions under which Sony Corporation (Japan) is able to design, manufacture, market and/or sell products in the United States through its subsidiary, Sony Electronics Inc., which affects the overall profitability of Sony Corporation (Japan).
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
10+2 proposed customs regulation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), White House Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Treasury - Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), 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 |
Joel |
Wiginton |
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Special Assistant to the President for Legislative |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Affairs, Clinton White House |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Chief Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Committee, Constitution Subcommittee for |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Ranking Member Sen. Russell Feingold |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Courts Subcommittee for Ranking |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Member Sen. Dick Durbin |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Minority Staff Director, Subcommittee on |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Employment and Housing, House |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Committee on Government Reform |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Rep. John Mica |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Sen. Mike DeWine |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Public policy affects the market conditions under which Sony Corporation (Japan) is able to design, manufacture, market and/or sell products in the United States through its subsidiary, Sony Electronics Inc., which affects the overall profitability of Sony Corporation (Japan).
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
H-1B Visa reform
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 |
Joel |
Wiginton |
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Special Assistant to the President for Legislative |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Affairs, Clinton White House |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Chief Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Committee, Constitution Subcommittee for |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Ranking Member Sen. Russell Feingold |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Courts Subcommittee for Ranking |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Member Sen. Dick Durbin |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Minority Staff Director, Subcommittee on |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Employment and Housing, House |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Committee on Government Reform |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Rep. John Mica |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Sen. Mike DeWine |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Public policy affects the market conditions under which Sony Corporation (Japan) is able to design, manufacture, market and/or sell products in the United States through its subsidiary, Sony Electronics Inc., which affects the overall profitability of Sony Corporation (Japan).
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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Colombia FTA
Korea FTA
TAA Reauthorization
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Joel |
Wiginton |
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Special Assistant to the President for Legislative |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Affairs, Clinton White House |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Chief Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Committee, Constitution Subcommittee for |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Ranking Member Sen. Russell Feingold |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Courts Subcommittee for Ranking |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Member Sen. Dick Durbin |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Minority Staff Director, Subcommittee on |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Employment and Housing, House |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Committee on Government Reform |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Rep. John Mica |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Sen. Mike DeWine |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Public policy affects the market conditions under which Sony Corporation (Japan) is able to design, manufacture, market and/or sell products in the United States through its subsidiary, Sony Electronics Inc., which affects the overall profitability of Sony Corporation (Japan).
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
47 USC 319(j) - relating to the transition from analog television to digital television, and associated proceedings at the FCC
47 USC 529 - relating to device compatibility with multi-channel video programming systems, and related proceedings at the FCC
General technology issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Joel |
Wiginton |
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Special Assistant to the President for Legislative |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Affairs, Clinton White House |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Chief Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Committee, Constitution Subcommittee for |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Ranking Member Sen. Russell Feingold |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Courts Subcommittee for Ranking |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Member Sen. Dick Durbin |
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James |
Morgan |
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Intern, FCC - Office of Commissioner Tristani |
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James |
Morgan |
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Intern, FCC - Network Services Division |
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James |
Morgan |
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Intern, Justice Department - Criminal Division |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Minority Staff Director, Subcommittee on |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Employment and Housing, House |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Committee on Government Reform |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Rep. John Mica |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Sen. Mike DeWine |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Public policy affects the market conditions under which Sony Corporation (Japan) is able to design, manufacture, market and/or sell products in the United States through its subsidiary, Sony Electronics Inc., which affects the overall profitability of Sony Corporation (Japan).
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 4886/duty suspension camcorders
HR 4887/duty suspension camcorders
HR 4314/duty suspension color video monitors
HR 4315/duty suspension color video monitors
HR 4316/duty suspension monochrome video monitors
HR 4317/duty suspension CRT color video monitors
HR 4319/duty suspension loudspeakers
HR 5450 Mobile Cell Phone Act
Doggett Amendment, US treatment of foreign national companies.
Proposed IRS rule on 3% withholding on government contracts
Business Activity Tax simplification
HR 4524/duty suspension on data display CRT monitors
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Treasury - Dept of, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), 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 |
Joel |
Wiginton |
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Special Assistant to the President for Legislative |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Affairs, Clinton White House |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Chief Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Committee, Constitution Subcommittee for |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Ranking Member Sen. Russell Feingold |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Courts Subcommittee for Ranking |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Member Sen. Dick Durbin |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Minority Staff Director, Subcommittee on |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Employment and Housing, House |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Committee on Government Reform |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Rep. John Mica |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Sen. Mike DeWine |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Public policy affects the market conditions under which Sony Corporation (Japan) is able to design, manufacture, market and/or sell products in the United States through its subsidiary, Sony Electronics Inc., which affects the overall profitability of Sony Corporation (Japan).
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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
47 USC 319(j) - relating to the transition from analog television to digital television, and associated proceedings at the FCC
47 USC 529- relating to device compatibility with multi-channel video programming systems, and related proceedings at the FCC
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Joel |
Wiginton |
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Special Assistant to the President for Legislative |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Affairs, Clinton White House |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Chief Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Committee, Constitution Subcommittee for |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Ranking Member Sen. Russell Feingold |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Courts Subcommittee for Ranking |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Member Sen. Dick Durbin |
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James |
Morgan |
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Intern, FCC - Office of Commissioner Tristani |
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James |
Morgan |
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Intern, FCC - Network Services Division |
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James |
Morgan |
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Intern, Justice Department - Criminal Division |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Public policy affects the market conditions under which Sony Corporation (Japan) is able to design, manufacture, market and/or sell products in the United States through its subsidiary, Sony Electronics Inc., which affects the overall profitability of Sony Corporation (Japan).
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
Colombia FTA
Korea FTA
HR 4886/duty suspension camcorders
HR 4887/duty suspension camcorders
HR 4314/duty suspension color video monitors
HR 4315/duty suspension color video monitors
HR 4316/duty suspension monochrome video monitors
HR 4317/duty suspension CRT color video monitors
HR 4319/duty suspension loudspeakers
TAA Reauthorization
HR 4524/duty suspension on data display CRT monitors
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), White House Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Treasury - Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)
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 |
Joel |
Wiginton |
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Special Assistant to the President for Legislative |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Affairs, Clinton White House |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Chief Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Committee, Constitution Subcommittee for |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Ranking Member Sen. Russell Feingold |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Courts Subcommittee for Ranking |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Member Sen. Dick Durbin |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Minority Staff Director, Subcommittee on |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Employment and Housing, House |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Committee on Government Reform |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Rep. John Mica |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Sen. Mike DeWine |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Public policy affects the market conditions under which Sony Corporation (Japan) is able to design, manufacture, market and/or sell products in the United States through its subsidiary, Sony Electronics Inc., which affects the overall profitability of Sony Corporation (Japan).
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 TRU
16. Specific lobbying issues
10+2 proposed customs regulation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), White House Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Treasury - Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), 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 |
Joel |
Wiginton |
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Special Assistant to the President for Legislative |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Affairs, Clinton White House |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Chief Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Committee, Constitution Subcommittee for |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Ranking Member Sen. Russell Feingold |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Courts Subcommittee for Ranking |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Member Sen. Dick Durbin |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Minority Staff Director, Subcommittee on |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Employment and Housing, House |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Committee on Government Reform |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Rep. John Mica |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Sen. Mike DeWine |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Public policy affects the market conditions under which Sony Corporation (Japan) is able to design, manufacture, market and/or sell products in the United States through its subsidiary, Sony Electronics Inc., which affects the overall profitability of Sony Corporation (Japan).
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 WAS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Electronic waste/e-cycling
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Joel |
Wiginton |
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Special Assistant to the President for Legislative |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Affairs, Clinton White House |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Chief Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Committee, Constitution Subcommittee for |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Ranking Member Sen. Russell Feingold |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Courts Subcommittee for Ranking |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Member Sen. Dick Durbin |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Minority Staff Director, Subcommittee on |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Employment and Housing, House |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Committee on Government Reform |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Rep. John Mica |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Sen. Mike DeWine |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Public policy affects the market conditions under which Sony Corporation (Japan) is able to design, manufacture, market and/or sell products in the United States through its subsidiary, Sony Electronics Inc., which affects the overall profitability of Sony Corporation (Japan).
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
PHMSA Reauthorization
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 |
Joel |
Wiginton |
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Special Assistant to the President for Legislative |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Affairs, Clinton White House |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Chief Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Committee, Constitution Subcommittee for |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Ranking Member Sen. Russell Feingold |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Minority Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee, |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Courts Subcommittee for Ranking |
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Joel |
Wiginton |
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Member Sen. Dick Durbin |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Legislative Assistant, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Minority Staff Director, Subcommittee on |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Employment & Housing, House Committee on |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Government Reform |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Rep. John Mica |
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Christina |
Mulvihill |
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Senior Legislative Assistant, Sen. Mike DeWine |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Public policy affects the market conditions under which Sony Corporation (Japan) is able to design, manufacture, market and/or sell products in the United States through its subsidiary, Sony Electronics Inc., which affects the overall profitability of Sony Corporation (Japan).
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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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