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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1919 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW |
Address2 | SUITE M-200 |
| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | St. Louis |
State | MO |
Zip Code | 63131 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 59056-12
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6. House ID# 352150000
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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Megan M. Delany |
Date | 04/21/2008 |
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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Digital Television Transition for Broadcasters
Implementation of Section 224 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding pole attachment rates for cable operators and other service providers
Implementation of Section 612 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding leased access and cable regulations, specifically commercial leased access usage for unaffiliated third parties
Implementation of Section 628 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding multiple dwelling units, specifically, the right to have exclusive marketing agreements and bulk billing offers with MDUs
Implementation of Section 629 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding set-top boxes and plug and play devices
Implementation of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals, Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules, regarding burdens on small cable operators
S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act, specifically improving the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of broadband services and to promote the deployment of affordable broadband services to all parts of the Nation
H.R. 2035, Rural Broadband Improvement Act, specifically tailoring the rural broadband program to better serve those living in rural areas
H.R.3678, Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007, specifically regarding the moratorium on certain taxes relating to the Internet and to electronic commerce
H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007, specifically providing for a comprehensive nationwide inventory of existing broadband service
H.R. 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008/ S.215, Internet Preservation Act, Section 12, specifically regarding net neutrality and network management practices
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Megan |
Delany |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Voice Competition, including number portability and interconnection
H.R. 936, Prevention of Fraudulent Access to Phone Records Act, specifically Section 203, as amended, regarding prevention by telecommunications carriers of fraudulent access to phone records
Implementation of Section 251 of the Communications Act, as amended, specifically regarding telephone number portability
S.428, IP-enabled Voice Communications Public Safety Act of 2007, specifically regarding the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999, and for other purposes
S.1769, Same Number Act of 2007, specifically Section 715, as amended, regarding facilitating number portability, in order to increase consumer choice of voice service provider
H.R. 3403, 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act of 2007, specifically to promote and enhance public safety by facilitating the rapid deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services, encourage the Nation's transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network, and improve 911 and E-911 access to those with disabilities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Megan |
Delany |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007/ S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, specifically Section 601, as amended, regarding access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas and providing loans for the costs of the construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in rural areas.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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 |
Megan |
Delany |
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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 SPO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Sports Programming, specifically carriage of the NFL and BTN
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 |
Megan |
Delany |
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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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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
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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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| 2 | 6 | 10 |
| 3 | 7 | 11 |
| 4 | 8 | 12 |