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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1730 Rhode Island Ave., NW, Suite 1007 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Jackson |
State | MI |
Zip Code | 49201 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 9578-12
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6. House ID# 311300000
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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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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: David G. Mengebier, Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer |
Date | 07/17/2008 |
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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR698 The Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007 and bill marked up by Senate Banking Committee 02/13/08 .
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 |
Kiran |
Crout |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep VanderJagt, Mar-Apr 1988 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep Pursell, Oct 1992-Jan 1993 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief Counsel, Rep Hoekstra, Jan 1993-Jan 2000 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief of Staff, Rep Hoekstra, May 2004-Jun 2008 |
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
S3186 - Warm in Winter Cool in Summer Act. S3230 - FY 09 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill, HR2642 - 2008 War Supplemental Appropriations Act (provisions related to increased Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding); FY09 Interior Appropriations Bill - amendment to increase domestic energy production; HR6401 Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act;
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 |
Kiran |
Crout |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep VanderJagt, Mar-Apr 1988 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep Pursell, Oct 1992-Jan 1993 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief Counsel, Rep Hoekstra, Jan 1993-Jan 2000 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief of Staff, Rep Hoekstra, May 2004-Jun 2008 |
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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
S2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007; S 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007; SA4825 Sen. Boxer substitute amendment to S3036; S1766 Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007; HR2421/S1870 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007; HR6186 Investing in Climate Action Protection Act; HR5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; HR6401 Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act; HR6258 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act of 2008
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 |
Kiran |
Crout |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep VanderJagt, Mar-Apr 1988 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep Pursell, Oct 1992-Jan 1993 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief Counsel, Rep Hoekstra, Jan 1993-Jan 2000 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief of Staff, Rep Hoekstra, May 2004-Jun 2008 |
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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR3221 American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 -amendment providing for the election to accelerate AMT and R&D Credits in lieu of Bonus Depreciation; HR6401 Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act;
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 |
Kiran |
Crout |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep VanderJagt, Mar-Apr 1988 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep Pursell, Oct 1992-Jan 1993 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief Counsel, Rep Hoekstra, Jan 1993-Jan 2000 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief of Staff, Rep Hoekstra, May 2004-Jun 2008 |
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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY09 Interior Appropriations Bill - amendment to increase domestic energy production; HR6401 Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act; HR6258 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act of 2008
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 |
Kiran |
Crout |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep VanderJagt, Mar-Apr 1988 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep Pursell, Oct 1992-Jan 1993 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief Counsel, Rep Hoekstra, Jan 1993-Jan 2000 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief of Staff, Rep Hoekstra, May 2004-Jun 2008 |
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
S2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007; S 3036 Lieberman-Warner Cliamte Security Act of 2007; SA4825 Sen. Boxer substitute amendment to S3036; S1766 Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007; HR2421/S1870 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007; HR6186 Investing in Climate Action Protection Act; HR5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; HR6401 Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act; HR6258 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act of 2008
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 |
Kiran |
Crout |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep VanderJagt, Mar-Apr 1988 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep Pursell, Oct 1992-Jan 1993 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief Counsel, Rep Hoekstra, Jan 1993-Jan 2000 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief of Staff, Rep Hoekstra, May 2004-Jun 2008 |
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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR698 The Industrial Bank Holding Company Act of 2007 and bill marked up by Senate Banking Committee 02/13/08 .
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 |
Kiran |
Crout |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep VanderJagt, Mar-Apr 1988 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep Pursell, Oct 1992-Jan 1993 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief Counsel, Rep Hoekstra, Jan 1993-Jan 2000 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief of Staff, Rep Hoekstra, May 2004-Jun 2008 |
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
HR5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; HR3221 Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 -amendment providing for the election to accelerate AMT and R&D Credits in lieu of Bonus Depreciation / amendments to extend renewable energy tax credits; HR5984/S2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008; HR6049 Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 / Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act; S3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008.
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 |
Kiran |
Crout |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep VanderJagt, Mar-Apr 1988 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep Pursell, Oct 1992-Jan 1993 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief Counsel, Rep Hoekstra, Jan 1993-Jan 2000 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief of Staff, Rep Hoekstra, May 2004-Jun 2008 |
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 UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
S3186 - Warm in Winter Cool in Summer Act. S3230 - FY 09 Labor HHS Appropriations Bill, HR2642 - 2008 War Supplemental Appropriations Act (provisions related to increased Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding); FY09 Interior Appropriations Bill - amendment to increase domestic energy production; HR6401 Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act; S2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007;
S 3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007; SA4825 Sen. Boxer substitute amendment to S3036; S1766 Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007; HR2421/S1870 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007; HR6186 Investing in Climate Action Protection Act; HR5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; HR6401 Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act; HR6258 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act of 2008
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 |
Kiran |
Crout |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep VanderJagt, Mar-Apr 1988 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep Pursell, Oct 1992-Jan 1993 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief Counsel, Rep Hoekstra, Jan 1993-Jan 2000 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief of Staff, Rep Hoekstra, May 2004-Jun 2008 |
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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR5533 Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008; HR5577 Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Standards 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 |
Kiran |
Crout |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep VanderJagt, Mar-Apr 1988 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Staff Asst, Rep Pursell, Oct 1992-Jan 1993 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief Counsel, Rep Hoekstra, Jan 1993-Jan 2000 |
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Amy |
Plaster |
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Chief of Staff, Rep Hoekstra, May 2004-Jun 2008 |
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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