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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 2300 WILSON BOULEVARD |
Address2 | SUITE #400 |
City | ARLINGTON |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22201 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 4790-12
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6. House ID# 312440000
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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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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 D. Shoaf, Senior Executive Director, Government and Public Affairs |
Date | 01/21/2009 |
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
FY 2009 Appropriations - Energy Appropriations
FY 2009 Appropriations - DoL Appropriations
Economic Stimulus - Supplemental FY 2009 Federal Construction Program Appropriations
FY 2009 Energy and Water Appropriations Act
FY 2009 Interior and Environment Appropriations Act
HR 7110 - Economic Stimulus - Federal Construction Spending; Job Creation & Unemployment Relief Act
HR 2638 - Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act
HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act - to provide authority for the federal government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy
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 |
Karen |
Bachman Lapsevic |
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Heidi |
Blumenthal Hughes |
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Marco |
Giamberardino |
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Kelly |
Krauser Knott |
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Jeffrey |
Shoaf |
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Perry |
Fowler |
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James |
Young |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2768, Supplemental Mine Improvement Act
S 742, Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007, an act to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing material and for other purposes.
HR 141, Regs on Recording & Reporting Injuries and Illnesses
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 |
Karen |
Bachman Lapsevic |
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Heidi |
Blumenthal Hughes |
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Kelly |
Krauser Knott |
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Jeffrey |
Shoaf |
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James |
Young |
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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
Climate Change/Energy Efficiency/Green Construction; Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund Program reauthorization; Water Infrastructure Trust Fund legislation; HR 720/S3617 - Water Quality Financing Act, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for state water pollution control revolving funds; HR2421/S1870 - Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007, a bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify jurisdiction of U.S. over the waters of U.S.
FY 2009 Interior and Environment Appropriations Act
HR 7110 - Economic Stimulus - Water Infrastructure Spending
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 |
Karen |
Bachman |
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Heidi |
Blumenthal Hughes |
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Marco |
Giamberardino |
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Perry |
Fowler |
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Jeffrey |
Shoaf |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 5522, Foreign Operations, Export Financing and Related Programs Appropriatons Act, 2007;
HR 2601, Foreign Relation Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2006 & 2007; Overseas Buildings Operations;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
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 |
Perry |
Fowler |
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Marco |
Giamberardino |
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Shoaf |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
TRAC Act; Bid Shopping; Services Acquisition Reform Act; Acquisition System Improvement Act; FY 2009 Appropriations; Reverse Auctions; Clean Contracting Act; Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007 (S 680/HR 1362); Contractors and Federal Spending Accountabality Act of 2007 - HR 3033; Government Contractor Accountability Act of 2007 - HR 3928.
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 |
Karen |
Bachman Lapsevic |
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Heidi |
Blumenthal Hughes |
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Perry |
Fowler |
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Marco |
Giamberardino |
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Jeffrey |
Shoaf |
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James |
Young |
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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
Department of Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; FY 09 Appropriations; HR 3361/S 1974 Pension Protection Act - Technical Corrections; HR 800/S 1031, HR 2830/S 1783 - Pensions; Independent Contractors; Partnering; HR 1644 - Re-employment of Skilled and Professional Employers & Construction Trades Workers Act; HR 4088/S 2368, Secure America Through Verification & Enforcement Act; S 2044, Proper Classification of Employees;
H R 5515 - New Employee Verification Act;
HR 2694/S 1244 - Protecting America's Workers Act;
HR 2049/S 1244 Protecting America's Workers Act- increased penalties and oversight for employers;
HR 1644, changing definition of supervisor;
HR 2768 Supp. Mine Improvement Act changes to mining protection laws;
HR 5522 Combustible Dust Explosion Act - changes rulemaking process for safety;
HR 6220 (Amending the Workforce Investment to make non-union training programs eligible for federal funding under the "Green Jobs" program.)
H.r. 7327, The Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Education - Dept of, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), 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 |
Heidi |
Blumenthal Hughes |
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Marco |
Giamberardino |
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Kelly |
Krauser Knott |
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Jeffrey |
Shoaf |
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James |
Young |
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Karen |
Bachman Lapsevic |
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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 ROD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Highway Trust Fund Solvency; Implementation of SAFETEA-LU; Economic Stimulus - Federal Transportation Spending;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 |
Karen |
Bachman Lapsevic |
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Heidi |
Blumenthal Hughes |
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Jeffrey |
Shoaf |
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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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
Small Business Authorization; Hub Zone Program; Pension Protection Act, HR 2830/S 1783; Death Tax Permanency Act, HR 2380; FSC/ETI and Internation Taxation Jobs Creation Act, HR 4520/S1637; S Corporation Modernization; Long-term Accounting Changes, HR 4058; Gulf Opportunity Zone Act, HR 4440; Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act, HR 4297/S 2020; Witholding Tax Relief Act, HR 1023/S 777; Earned Interest; Independent Contractors & Employee Classification; Energy;
HR 3056, One-year delay of 3% witholding; HR 3970, To repeal the AMT tax and reform the corporate income tax;
HR 3996/4351, To provide one-year relief to AMT;
HR 1873, Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act;
HR 3867, Small Business Contracting Program Improvement Act;
S 2300, Small Business Contracting Revitalization Act of 2007.
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 |
Karen |
Bachman Lapsevic |
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Heidi |
Blumenthal Hughes |
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Perry |
Fowler |
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Marco |
Giamberardino |
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Jeffrey |
Shoaf |
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James |
Young |
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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
HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act; HR 3221, Senate Housing Bill; HR 4881, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act; HR 2419/S 2302, Farm bill - Tax Title; HR 5719 - One-year delay 3%; HR 1023/S 777, Repeal of 3%; HR 2380, Death Tax Permanency; HR 5140 - Recovery Rebate; S Corp Modernization; Independent Contractor & Employee Clarification; HR 3970 - Repeal AMT & reform corporate income tax; Highway Trust Fund Solvency; HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act;
Gas Tax Suspension;
HR 6275 - The Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act;
HR 6049 - The Energy & Tax Extenders Act;
S. 3125 - Energy Independendence and Tax Relief Act;
S 2886 - The AMT & Extenders Tax Relief Act.
HR 7060 - Renewable Energy & Job Creation Tax Act
HR 7005 - Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act
HR 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security & Consumer Protection Act
HR 3221 - Foreclosure Prevention Act
S 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Family & Disaster Relief Act
HR 3997/HR1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act - to provide authority for the federal government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the US economy
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Karen |
Bachman Lapsevic |
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Heidi |
Blumenthal Hughes |
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Perry |
Fowler |
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Marco |
Giamberardino |
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Sandherr |
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Shoaf |
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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 TOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 1761 Contractor Liability Act - Review construction methods for highway projects;
HR 2067 Good Samaritan for Construction Volunteers - Protection for contractors volunteering in emergencies;
S 2041/HR 4854 - False Claims Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Perry |
Fowler |
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Marco |
Giamberardino |
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Kelly |
Krauser Knott |
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Jeffrey |
Shoaf |
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Heidi |
Blumenthal Hughes |
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James |
Young |
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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
Monitor Implementation of SAFETEA-LU; Highway Trust Fund Solvency; Economic Stimulus Legislation - Federal Transportation Spending.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Blumenthal Hughes |
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Sandherr |
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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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