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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 1333 H Street NW |
Address2 | Suite 1100 West |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 320918-1004951
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6. House ID# 395540021
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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 |
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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: Paula Short |
Date | 10/17/2014 4:19:59 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 CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Innovation and competitive issues as they affect the semi-conductor industry; spectrum policy and cybersecurity. Issues relating to prioritizing fundamental science, basic research and development, and exascale computing (i.e. COMPETES Act reauthorization), including H.R.4186, the FIRST Act of 2014; H.R. 4869 - Department of Energy Research and Development Act of 2014 (EINSTEIN Act); S.2757 - America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2014 and H.R.2495 - American Super Computing Leadership Act and H.R.967 - Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013.
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 |
Lisa |
Kountoupes |
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Julie Hershey |
Carr |
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Lori |
Denham |
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Mary "Randi" |
Reid |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to intellectual property protection and patent reform, including H.R.3309 the Innovation Act, S. 1720 The Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013, S.866, Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 and S.1013 Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 and H.R.5233, the Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014.
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 |
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Kountoupes |
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Julie Hershey |
Carr |
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Lori |
Denham |
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Mary "Randi" |
Reid |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Innovation and competitive issues as they affect the semi-conductor industry, spectrum and cybersecurity.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Julie Hershey |
Carr |
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Lori |
Denham |
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Mary "Randi" |
Reid |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to spectrum allocation; broadband spectrum policy and cybersecurity; the development of smart, integrated systems and devices (Internet of Things and Smart America); Issues related to internet governance, including H.R.4342 the Domain Openness Through Continued Oversight Matters (DOTCOM) Act of 2014; Appropriations legislation including H.R.4660 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; S.2437 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015; S.2410 - Carl Levin National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2015; H.R.4435 - Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Julie Hershey |
Carr |
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Lori |
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Mary "Randi" |
Reid |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to remote patient monitoring, telehealth and Health Information Technology, interoperability and genomics and the sustainable growth rate. Issues related to the Older Americans Act; Issues related to "21st Century Cures" as it relates to discovery, development and delivery of new medical technologies.
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 |
Lisa |
Kountoupes |
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Julie Hershey |
Carr |
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Lori |
Denham |
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Mary "Randi" |
Reid |
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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
Issues relating to corporate taxation and domestic manufacturing.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Kountoupes |
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Julie Hershey |
Carr |
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Lori |
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Mary "Randi" |
Reid |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to trade as they relate to the semi-conductor industry; S.1770, the Future of American Innovation and Research Act (FAIR).
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 |
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Julie Hershey |
Carr |
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Lori |
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Mary "Randi" |
Reid |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to immigration reform.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Julie Hershey |
Carr |
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Lori |
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Mary "Randi" |
Reid |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to prioritizing fundamental science, basic research and development, and exascale computing (i.e. COMPETES Act reauthorization), including H.R.4186, the FIRST Act of 2014; H.R.4869 - Department of Energy Research and Development Act of 2014 (EINSTEIN Act); S.2757 - America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2014; H.R.2495 - American Super Computing Leadership Act and H.R.967 - Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2013.
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
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Julie Hershey |
Carr |
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Lori |
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Mary "Randi" |
Reid |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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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
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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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