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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1700 BROADWAY |
Address2 | 2ND FLOOR |
City | NEW YORK |
State | NY |
Zip Code | 10019 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 38357-12
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6. House ID# 333630000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2008 |
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. | ||||||||
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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: Joseph Gordon - Secretary- Treasurer |
Date | 08/06/2008 |
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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2881 -FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007
S 1300- Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007
HR 1981 - A bill to direct the Transportation Security Administration Administrator to issue regulations establishing security standards for foreign repair stations performing maintanance for aircraft used to provide air transportation.
HR 2744 - Airline Flight Crew and Medical Leave Act
S 2059 - Airline Flight Crew and Medical Leave Act
HR 1413 - To Direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to address vulnerabilities in aviation security by carrying out a pilot program to screen airport workers with access to secure and sterile area airports.
HR 1356- Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007
S 1076 - Next Generation Air Transportation Sytem Financing Reform Act of 2007
HRes. 444- "Aircraft Repair Mechanics Day" Legislation
Foreign Ownership and Cabotage Issues
Aircraft Repair Station Safety and Security
Air Traffic Control Privatization
Aviation Security
Air Traffic Service Staffing Issues
FAA Employee Collective Barganing Rights
FAA Labor-Management Relations
Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Fatigue Issues (application of OSHA standards)
FAA Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting
FAA Reauthorization
Employee Background Checks
Airline Pensions
E.U.- U.S. Air Transport Service Agreement
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), 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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Tauss |
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Portia |
Reddick White |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 3074- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
S.1789- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2008
HR 2638- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act 2008
S.1644- Department of homeland Security Appropriations act, 2008
S. 1710- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act,2008
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Roger |
Tauss |
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Portia |
Reddick White |
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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 MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Coast Guard Marine Saftey Program
Coast Guard Administrative Law Judge System
HR 2830- Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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 |
Roger |
Tauss |
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Portia |
Reddick White |
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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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2095- Federal Railroad Saftey Improvement Act of 2007
S. 1889- Federal Railroad Safety Accountability and Improvement Act
S. 1438- Railroad Crossing and Hazardous Materials Transport Safety Act of 2007
S. 294 - Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007
HR 535 - Rail Worker Emergency Training Act of 2007
HR 1516 - Federal Railroad Safety Accountability and Improvement Act
S. 918 - Federal Railroad Safety Accountability and Improvement Act
HR 2116 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007
S. 1125 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007
HR 2125 - Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007
S. 953 - Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007
Railroad Safety and Security Issues
Worker Security Training
Amtrak Reauthorization
Amtrak Labor-Management Contact Issues
Railroad Retirement Board Nominations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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 |
Roger |
Tauss |
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Portia |
Reddick White |
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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
HR 1401 - Rail and Public Transportaion Security Act of 2007
S. 763 - Over- The - Road - Bus Security & Safety Issues
HR 2701 - Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007
S. 184 - Surface Transportation and Rail Security Act of 2007
HR 269 - Rail and Public Transportation Security Act of 2007
HR 534 - Rail Transit Security and Safety Act of 2007
HR 1- Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
S. 1446 - National Capital Transportation Amendments Act of 2007
HR 401 - National Capital Transportation Amendments Act of 2007
Background and Security Clearances on the Transportation Workforce
Transportation Worker Security Training
Cross Border Bus Safety
13(c) Transit Worker Labor Protections
Curbside Bus Safety
Over-the-Road Bus Safety Issues
Transit Safety and Security Issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
Roger |
Tauss |
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Portia |
Reddick White |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 800 - Employee Free Choice Act of 2007
S. 1041 - Employee Free Choice Act of 2007
Davis Bacon
13 (c) Transit Worker Labor Protections
Labor- Management Relations - Over-the-Road Buses
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 |
Roger |
Tauss |
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Portia |
Reddick White |
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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
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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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