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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 5204 EAST BEN WHITE BLVD. |
Address2 | MS 500 |
| City | AUSTIN |
State | TX |
Zip Code | 78741 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 294030-12
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6. House ID# 373960000
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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 |
| INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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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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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: STEVEN S. LUCAS, ATTORNEY AND AGENT FOR FILER |
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
FISCAL YEAR 2009 NATIONAL DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS AND REAUTHORIZATION; PROVISIONS RELATED TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FOCUS CENTER RESEARCH PROGRAM (BILL NUMBER NOT ASSIGNED)
SCIENCE, STATE, JUSTICE, COMMERCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO FEDERAL EXPENDITURES ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, NATIONAL SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY, DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECT AGENCY, AND NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH (BILL NUMBER NOT ASSIGNED)
HR 5140 - ECONOMIC STIMULUS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
FEDERAL PROCUREMENT POLICIES; NO SPECIFIC LEGISLATION
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
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 |
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KESTER |
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N/A |
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
FEDERAL PROCUREMENT POLICIES; NO SPECIFIC LEGISLATION
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Army - Dept of (Other) , Air Force - Dept of, Navy - Dept of, State - Dept of (DOS), General Services Administration (GSA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), 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 |
STEVEN |
KESTER |
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N/A |
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
ANTITRUST LITIGATION INVOLVING THE SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY; NO SPECIFIC LEGISLATION
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
STEVEN |
KESTER |
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N/A |
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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
FISCAL YEAR 2009 NATIONAL DEFENSE REAUTHORIZATION ACT; US COMPETITIVENESS ISSUES IN MANUFACTURING AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT WITH PROVISIONS RELATED TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR FOCUS CENTER RESEARCH PROGRAM (BILL NUMBER NOT ASSIGNED)
SCIENCE, STATE, JUSTICE, COMMERCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO FEDERAL EXPENDITURES ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, NATIONAL SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY, DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY, AND NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH (BILL NUMBER NOT ASSIGNED)
HR1868: THE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS AND MANUFACTURING STIMULATION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
FEDERAL PROCUREMENT POLICIES; NO SPECIFIC LEGISLATION
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
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 |
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KESTER |
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N/A |
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
HR1585/S1547: NATIONAL DEFENSE REAUTHORIZATION ACT; APPROPRIATIONS FOR FOCUS CENTER RESEARCH PROGRAM IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2008
HR1068: AMENDMENT TO THE HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING ACT OF 1991; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR3093/S1745: SCIENCE, STATE, JUSTICE, COMMERCE, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2008; PROVISIONS RELATED TO FEDERAL EXPENDITURES ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, NATIONAL SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY, DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY, AND NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH
HR2641/S1751: ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT; PROVISIONS RELATING TO HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING RESEARCH FUNDING
HR1868: TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS AND MANUFACTURING STIMULATION ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
FEDERAL PROCUREMENT POLICIES; NO SPECIFIC LEGISLATION
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Executive Office of the President (EOP), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF)
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 |
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KESTER |
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N/A |
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
TARIFFS RELATED TO MULTI-CHIP PACKAGES OF SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTS; NO SPECIFIC LEGISLATION
EXPORT CONTROL REGULATIONS RELATED TO COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND MICROPROCESSORS; NO SPECIFIC LEGISLATION
KOREA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT; NO SPECIFIC LEGISLATION
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION TRADE COMPLIANCE; NO SPECIFIC LEGISLATION
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
STEVEN |
KESTER |
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N/A |
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
HR2138: INVESTMENT IN AMERICA ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S41: THE RESEARCH AND COMPETITIVENESS ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 5140: ECONOMIC STIMULUS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
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KESTER |
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N/A |
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
S9/S1348/S1638: THE COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILLS
HR1275: THE AMERICAN DREAM ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR1930/S1093: SECURING KNOWLEDGE, INNOVATION, AND LEADERSHIP ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Executive Office of the President (EOP), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
STEVEN |
KESTER |
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N/A |
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
ENERGY EFFICIENT COMPUTING ISSUES AND US ENVIRONMENTAL ENERGY STAR PROGRAM; NO SPECIFIC LEGISLATION
COMPLIANCE ISSUES RELATING TO FEDERAL PROCUREMENT POLICIES; NO SPECIFIC LEGISLATION
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Army - Dept of (Other) , Navy - Dept of, Air Force - Dept of, Labor - Dept of (DOL), 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 |
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KESTER |
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N/A |
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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR1908/S1145: PATENT REFORM ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE 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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