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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1201 F STREET, NW, #250 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | LOS ANGELES |
State | CA |
Zip Code | 90010 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 49910-12
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6. House ID# 346500000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
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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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: VIGO G. NIELSEN JR., ATTORNEY & AGENT FOR FILER |
Date | 04/20/2009 |
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 TOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1: AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009; PROVISIONS RELATED TO ATTORNEY GENERAL ENFORCEMENT OF HIPAA REGULATIONS AND GENERAL DISCUSSIONS ON THE MEASURE
HR 1106: HELPING FAMILIES SAVE THEIR HOMES ACT OF 2009; BANKRUPTCY PROVISIONS
HR 1346/S 540: MEDICAL DEVICE SAFETY ACT OF 2009; PRE-EMPTION PROVISIONS
HR 1508/S 537: THE SUNSHINE IN LITIGATION ACT OF 2009; PROTECTIVE ORDERS
S 386: FRAUD ENFORCEMENT AND RECOVERY ACT OF 2009; GENERAL CONVERSATION AND MONITORING
ON LEGAL REFORM INITIATIVE PROVISIONS
BILL # NOT YET ASSIGNED: GENERAL TRIAL BAR INQUIRIES
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 |
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RIZZO |
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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
HR 1409/S 560: THE EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS
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 |
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RIZZO |
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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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
CR & HJ RES 38: MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009, AND FOR FURTHER PURPOSES: FLOOD INSURANCE LANGUAGE; SEPT. 30 EXTENSION PROVISION IN THE CONTINUING RESOLUTION
HR 83: HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PROTECTION ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS
HR 320: CJ'S HOME PROTECTION ACT OF 2009; MOBILE HOME WEATHER WARNING SYSTEMS; ALL PROVISIONS OF
THE BILL
HR 1264: THE MULTIPLE PERIL INSURANCE ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1583: THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY COMPETITION ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS ON ANTI-TRUST MEASURE
HR 1754/S 664: THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM STABILIZATION AND REFORM ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1776: [LAST CONGRESS] THE CALL CENTER CONSUMER'S RIGHT TO KNOW ACT; GENERAL DISCUSSIONS ON THE BILL
HR 1880: NATIONAL INSURANCE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE DRAFT BILL
S 505: HOMEOWNERS DEFENSE ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS
BILL # NOT YET ASSIGNED: GENERAL NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE EXTENSION, REAUTHORIZATION AND REFORM DISCUSSIONS
BILL # NOT YET ASSIGNED: FEDERAL REGULATORY REFORM; OPTIONAL FEDERAL CHARTER, SYSTEMIC RISK AND NATIONAL INSURANCE ACT DISCUSSIONS
BILL # NOT YET ASSIGNED: TREASURY RESOLUTION AUTHORITY PROPOSAL; REGULATORY REFORM
GENERAL DISCUSSION ON TROUBLED ASSETS RELIEF PROGRAM, CAPITAL PURCHASE PROGRAM AND GOVERNMENT STABILIZATION PROGRAMS
BILL # NOT YET ASSIGNED: GENERAL CREDIT SCORING BAN AND/OR RESTRICTION DISCUSSIONS
FTC HOMEOWNERS CREDIT-BASED STUDY NEGOTIATIONS
BILL # NOT YET ASSIGNED: GENERAL NATURAL DISASTER DISCUSSIONS
BILL # NOT YET ASSIGNED: GENERAL BUILDING CODE AND MITIGATION CONVERSATIONS
FEMA INQUIRY ON THE CERRO GRANDE FIRE FUND, REGARDING PAYMENT PROCESS TO INSURERS
HR 1550: CONSUMER ASSISTANCE TO RECYCLE AND SAVE ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
HR 1606: NEW AUTOMOBILE VOUCHER ACT OF 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S. 164: PASSENGER VEHICLE LOSS DISCLOSURE ACT ; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
S. 202: PASSENGER VEHICLE LOSS DISCLOSURE ACT ; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
NATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLE TITLING INFORMATION SYSTEM (NMVTIS); A LOSS DATABASE; DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE RULES AND SCHEDULE ON THE ISSUE
MEXICO AUTO DECREE, NAFTA AND TRADE WITH UNITED STATES AND MEXICO; REGARDING USED AUTOS BEING DELIVERED AND SOLD IN MEXICO
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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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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
HR 6969: [LAST CONGRESS] TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO DISALLOW THE DEDUCTION FOR EXCESS NON-TAXED REINSURANCE PREMIUMS WITH RESPECT TO UNITED STATES RISKS PAID TO AFFILIATES; FOREIGN AFFILIATE REINSURANCE; TAX; OFFSHORE TAX; AFFILIATED REINSURANCE TAX ISSUES
MILEAGE V. GAS TAX CONCEPT; GENERAL CONVERSATIONS
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 |
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N/A |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES - HR 6969 [LAST CONGRESS] - NOTED ABOVE
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
TRUTH IN MILEAGE ACT (MODERNIZATION OF ACT) AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE INQUIRIES
GREEN INITIATIVES; PAY-AS-YOU DRIVE AND CLIMATE CONTROL INITIATIVES;
PROGRAMS; TAX GRANTS AND GOVERNMENT FUNDING
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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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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
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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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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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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