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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 165 EAST 56TH STREET |
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City | NEW YORK |
State | NY |
Zip Code | 10022-2746 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 2720-12
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6. House ID# 310940000
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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: Jeffrey Sinensky, Director, Domestic Policy and Legal Affairs |
Date | 10/20/2008 |
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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 2015); ADA Restoration Act; Women's access to birth control.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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Legislative Director |
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
DC Vouchers; Strengthening Communities through English and Integration Act; Title VI Area Studies Programs.
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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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Legislative Director |
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Debra |
Feuer |
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Counsel for Special Projects |
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.3036);Energy Tax Credits; Energy Efficient Tax Incentives (HR 6049); India Civil Nuclear (H.R. 7081); Flex Fuel Mandate (S.3303) (H.R. 6559).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, White House Office
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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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Legislative Director |
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Amiel |
Greener |
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Legislative Assistant/Energy Specialist |
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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Economic Sanctions Against Iran; Efforts to Advance Middle East Peace and Avoid Legitimizing Hamas; European and Global Anti-Semitism; Greek-Israeli Relations; Iran Sanctions Enabling Acts (S.1430, HR 2437); Iran Counter-Proliferation Act (S.970/HR 1400); Israel-Turkey Relations. . .[cont. next page]
Israel-US-Turkey Trilateral Relations; Issues Facing Israel at the UN; Issues relating to conditions for Palestinian statehood; Jewish Refugees of Arab Countries (H.Res.185); Jubilee Act (S.2166) and other Africa-related Aid Policy; Oppose Divestment from Israel; Action on Sedition Trial of Bangladeshi Journalist; Sudan Crisis, including Darfur; Support for Israel and Middle East peace generally; Iranian influence in Latin America; Support for USADF in 2009 Budget; Terrorism in the Middle East, Latin America, etc.; UN Reform Legislation; US-India Relations; UNRWA Issues; PEPFAR; U.S. Global AIDS bill (HR 5501); Durban II; Holocaust Insurance Bill (HR 1746); Support of Letter urging designation of Hamas TV station as SOGT; support for international affairs funding; Child Soldier Accountability Act (S.2135); Security Assistance of Arms Control Act; Merida Initiative; FY08 Supplemental--support for peace-keeping operations in Sudan; FY09 Budget--support for humanitarian assistance, peace-keeping efforts, diplomatic efforts; issues concerning Armenian history; Resolutuion Condeming Rocket Attacks Against Israel (H.Res.951); dangers of a nuclear Iran and possible sanctions/measures to halt Iran's nuclear program; Support for Funding of Warsaw Museum of Polish Jewish History; Durban Review Conference (H.R. 1361); Iran Sanctions Consolidated Legislation in DOD appropriations; post Holocaust communal property restoration; Lithuanian investigation of World War II Jewish partisans; European Anti-Semitism; Support for Ratification of Accession of Macedonia and Albania to NATO.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD), State - Dept of (DOS), Treasury - Dept of, White House Office,
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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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Legislative Director |
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Debra |
Feuer |
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Counsel for Special Projects |
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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Nonprofit 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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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Legislative Director |
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
Treatment of Detainees; Treatment of Foreign Visitors; Visa Waiver Program; FISA Extension; FISA Amendments (HR 6304).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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Legislative Director |
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
AGJOBS Bill; Caps on Refugee Admissions; Comprehensive Immigration Reform; Consular Identification Cards; DREAM Act (S.774, HR 1585); Due Process Concerns; Material Support Issue; Protecting Eligible Refugees & Asylum Seekers; Protection of Iraqi Asylum Seekers; Refugee Funding; Supplemental Security Income (S.821); TPS Issues, SAVE Act (HR 4088); New Employee Verification Act (HR 5515); E-Verify Employment Verification System; ...continued next page
Protect Citizens from Unlawful Raids & Detention Act (S. 3594); Reuniting Families Act (S.3514) (H.R. 6938); Visa Recapture Act (H.R. 5882).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), White House Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Commission on International Religous Freedom, General Services Administration (GSA)
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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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Legislative Director |
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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
LIFT Act
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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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Legislative Director |
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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Cutting Off Terrorism Funding; LLEEA and Hate Crimes Prevention Act; Terrorism Prevention and Prosecution; Evaluation of Office of Special Investigation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), White House Office, Treasury - 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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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Legislative Director |
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Debra |
Feuer |
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Counsel for Special Projects |
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 REL
16. Specific lobbying issues
Faith-Based Initiative; Religious Accommodation-Enforcement Issues and Proposed Guidelines on Religion and the Workplace; Role of Chaplains and Religious Expression in the Miliatry; Support of Existing Civil Rights and Church-State Protections; Workplace Religious Freedom Act (HR 1431) (S. 3628); Oversight of Charitable Choice; Freedom of Religious Expression in the Home Act (H.R. 6932).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), White House Office, U.S. Commission on International Religous Freedom, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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Legislative Director |
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
Treatment of Israel on Intellectual Property Issues; Colombia Free Trade Agreeement; Guatemala Free Trade Agreement; South Korea Free Trade Agreement; Andean Trade Promotion Agreement.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS)
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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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Legislative Director |
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 WEL
16. Specific lobbying issues
SSI Extension; Support for National Service.
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 |
Richard |
Foltin |
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Legislative Director |
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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