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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 412 FIRST STREET SE |
Address2 | SUITE 100 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20003 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 12868-8554
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6. House ID# 322290499
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2010 |
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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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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: Joshua Ian Rosenstein, Vice President and General Counsel |
Date | 04/09/2010 |
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
Business Development of software product and software solutions. Met with various agencies to discuss Adobe's software license agreements. Met with Department of Justice to discuss information sharing between federal, state, and local governments. Met with White House National Security staff to discuss CyberSecurity issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Treasury - Dept of, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Security Council (NSC), 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 |
Brian |
Sailer |
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Matthew |
Schrader |
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Kent |
Sholars |
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Louis |
Lehrman |
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Legislative Aide for Congressman Alex McMillan. |
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
Met with Congressional staff to discuss FY09 Appropriations regarding the DOD's DISA program house. Work on issues concerning PL 106-107. Business Development of software solutions. Met with Congressional staff to discuss S. 303, grant opportunities and transparency issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Treasury - Dept of, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD)
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 |
Brian |
Sailer |
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Schrader |
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Kent |
Sholars |
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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
Assisting client with Healthcare and Homeland Security/Emergency Management software and federal procurement. Business Development of software solutions. Met with Congressional staff to discuss S. 303, grant opportunities and transparency issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Treasury - Dept of, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD)
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 |
Brian |
Sailer |
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Schrader |
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Kent |
Sholars |
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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
Met with Congressional staff to discuss Public Law 106-107, grant opportunities and transparency issues. Grants Policy. Business Development of software solutions. Preparedness Directorate. Met with DOJ and DHS to discuss Adobe's software license agreements. Met with Congressional staff to discuss S. 303, grant opportunities and transparency issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Treasury - Dept of, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), 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 |
Kent |
Sholars |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
Assisting client with business development inside the Department of Defense (Army). Met with Congressional staff to discuss S. 303, grant opportunities and transparency issues. Business Development of software product. Business Development of software solutions. Met with agencies to discuss Adobe's software license agreements. Met with White House National Security staff to discuss
CyberSecurity issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Treasury - Dept of, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), White House Office, Army - Dept of (Other) , Defense - Dept of (DOD), Natl Security Council (NSC)
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 |
Matthew |
Schrader |
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Brian |
Sailer |
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Kent |
Sholars |
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Louis |
Lehrman |
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Legislative Aide for Congressman Alex McMillan. |
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
Assisting client with business development of software into Department of Education. Business Development of software solutions.
Met with Congressional staff to discuss S. 303, grant opportunities and transparency issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Education - Dept of, 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 |
Brian |
Sailer |
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Kent |
Sholars |
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Matthew |
Schrader |
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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
Assisting client in setting up meetings with the Executive Office of the President regarding technology and transparency solutions.
IT procurement. Discussions with DHS CIO's office about Adobe's products and services. Met with Congressional staff to discuss S. 303, grant opportunities and transparency issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), 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 |
Kent |
Sholars |
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Schrader |
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Brian |
Sailer |
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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 CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Preparedness Directorate to discuss issues on grants management and processing. Discussions with DHS CIO's office about Adobe's products and services. Met with Congressional staff to discuss S. 303, grant opportunities and transparency issues. Business Development of software product. Business Development of software solutions. Met with agencies to discuss Adobe's software license agreements. Met with White House National Security staff to discuss CyberSecurity issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Natl Security Council (NSC)
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 |
Brian |
Sailer |
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Matthew |
Schrader |
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Kent |
Sholars |
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Louis |
Lehrman |
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Legislative Aide for Congressman Alex McMillan. |
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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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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2 | 4 | 6 |
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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2 | 6 | 10 |
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4 | 8 | 12 |