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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 | 1125 17TH STREET, NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 20106-12
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6. House ID# 306580000
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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: Elizabeth A. Nadeau, Assistant General Counsel |
Date | 07/21/2008 |
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, H.R. 2116, issues involving labor protections and federal infrastructure investment.
The Shortline Railroad Investment Act of 2007, H.R. 1584, issues involving labor protections and federal infrastructure investment.
National Infrastructure Development Act, H.R. 3896, federal infrastructure investment and labor protections.
National Infrastructure Bank Act, S. 1926, federal infrastructure investment and labor protections.
Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, H.R. 6327, general concern about legislation and particular concern about proposed amendment to fix the FY 2009 funding gap in the Highway Trust Fund.
Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 (Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization), H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, issues relating to federal investments in construction.
Passenger Rail and Improvement Act (Amtrak Re-authorization), H.R. 6003.
Rail Infrastructure and Development Act for the 21st Century (Ride 21), H.R. 6004, sections relating to procurement, contracting, and federal investment in construction.
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 |
Timothy P. |
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Jeffrey R. |
Soth |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
America's Climate Security Act of 2007, S. 2191, sections pertaining to timelines, trade, competitiveness, workforce development, carbon capture and sequestration deployment, energy infrastructure, labor protections, cost containment.
Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, S. 1766, sections related to timelines, targets, and institutional mechanisms to invest in deployment of energy technologies.
The Farm, Nutrition, and Bio-energy Act of 2007, H.R. 2419 and H.R. 6124, section related to loan guarantees for commercial bio-refineries.
Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, S. 2302, section related to loan guarantees for commercial bio-refineries.
Renewable Energy Tax Credits, H.R. 5351, labor protections in Green Energy Tax Credit Bonds for Public Utilities and Cooperatives.
Energy and Job Creation act, H.R. 6049, provisions related to Clean Renewable Energy Bonds.
Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, S. 3036, comprehensive concerns about legislation, including timelines, targets, technology deployment, trade, training, labor protections, and competitiveness.
Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act, H.R. 6258, labor protections, governance, and institutional design.
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 |
Timothy P. |
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Jeffrey R. |
Soth |
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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
SAVE (Secure America with Verification and Enforcement) Act, H.R. 4088, immigration enforcement, compliance, labor protections and H-2B issues.
National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2009, H.R. 5658, issues involving proposed amendment to H-2B program.
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 |
Timothy P. |
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Jeffrey R. |
Soth |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
America's Climate Security Act of 2007, S. 2191, sections pertaining to timelines, trade, competitiveness, workforce development, carbon capture and sequestration deployment, energy infrastructure, labor protections, cost containment.
Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, S. 1766, sections related to timelines, targets, and institutional mechanisms to invest in deployment of energy technologies.
Water Quality Financing Act of 2007, H.R. 720, sections related to labor provisions and infrastructure investment.
Authorizing Construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit, H.R. 317, section related to cost-sharing arrangement and the role of the federal government vis a vis the non-federal lead entity.
Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008, S. 3036, comprehensive concerns about legislation, including timelines, targets, labor protections, technology deployment, trade, training, and competitiveness.
Investing in Climate Action and Protection Act, H.R. 6186, comprehensive concerns about legislation, including timelines, targets, technology deployment, trade, training, and competitiveness.
New Apollo Energy Act of 2007, H.R. 2809, labor protections and federal investment in construction.
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 |
Timothy P. |
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Jeffrey R. |
Soth |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
America's Better Classrooms Act of 2007, H.R. 2470 and S. 912, amending the tax code to provide incentives for construction and renovation of public schools, section related to labor protections and federal investment in construction.
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 |
Timothy P. |
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Jeffrey R. |
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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 IND
16. Specific lobbying issues
Indian Health Services Act, S. 1200, construction-related provisions.
Settlement of Land Claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community, H.R. 2176.
Settlement of Land Claims of the Sault Ste. Marie Band of Chippewa Indians, H.R. 4115.
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 |
Timothy P. |
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Jeffrey R. |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Brownfields Reauthorization Act 2008, H.R. 5336, section related to workforce development, training component, and funding authorization.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Timothy P. |
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Jeffrey R. |
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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
Energy and Water Appropriations FY 2009, sections relating to water infrastructure and nuclear energy financing.
Interior and Environment Appropriations FY 2009.
Labor/HHS/Education Appropriation FY 2009, sections relaing to workforce development, including Job Corps and Green Jobs.
Transportation and HUD Appropriations FY 2009.
Homeland Security Appropriations FY 2009, S. 3181 and House version, sections relating to federal investment in construction and labor protections.
Revising budget for FY 2008 and establishing budget for FY 2009, H. Con. Res. 312 and S. Con. Res. 70, sections relating to discretionary appropriations funding levels, particularly infrastructure financing and highway construction in the Department of Transportation.
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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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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