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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1700 BROADWAY |
Address2 | 2ND FLOOR |
City | NEW YORK |
State | NY |
Zip Code | 10019 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 38357-12
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6. House ID# 333630000
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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 |
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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. | ||||||||
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: Joseph Gordon, Secretary-Treasurer |
Date | 07/20/2010 |
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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1586, H.R. 915 and S. 1451 -- FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009
H.R. 912 and S. 1422 - Airline Flight Crew and Medical Leave Act
S. 1454 - SAFE Air Act (Aircraft Repair Station Safety and Security)
H.R. 4788 - Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act
Foreign Ownership and Cabotage Issues
Aircraft Repair Station Safety and Security
Air Traffic Control Privatization
Aviation Security
Federal Aviation Administration Staffing Issues
Federal Aviation Administration Labor-Management Relations
Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Fatigue Issues (application of OSHA standards)
Federal Aviation Administration Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting
Employee Background Checks
Airline Pensions
E.U. - U.S. Air Transport Service Agreement/China Air Transit Service Agreement
Airline Mergers
Flight Duty Time
Aircraft Maintenance Tax Credit
Health Care Issues related to Aviation Employees
Safety Management Systems Issues
Qualification Service, Use of Crew Members, & Aircraft Dispatchers Issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), White House Office, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 |
Portia Reddick |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Transportation Investment, Buy America and Buy American, Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization)
H.R. 2829 and S. 1298 - Fiscal 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations
Homeland Security Appropriations
H.R. 3288 - Transportation Appropriations
H.R. 3293 - Labor - HHS Appropriations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), 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 |
Portia Reddick |
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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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1789 - Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009
H.R. 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Act
H.R. 1132 & S. 461 - A Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit
High Speed Rail
S. 2889 - Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2009
H. Res. 1366 - Recognizing and honoring the freight rail industry
H. Res. 1463 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Railroad Retirement Day
Amtrak Funding
Rail Apprenticeships
Rail Labor Protections
Railroad Retirement Board Nominations
Amtrak Board Nominations
Worker Security Training
Railroad Retirement/Occupation Disability
Whistleblower Protections
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Railroad Administration, Railroad Retirement Board, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), 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 |
Portia Reddick |
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 55 - Creating Opportunities to Motivate Mass Transit Utilization to Encourage Ridership (COMMUTER) Act of 2009
H.R. 2200 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act
The Surface Transportation Authorization Act
Hazardous Materials Transportation Reauthorization
H.R. 3535 and S. 1536 - Avoiding Life Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act of 2009
S. 1938 Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009
H. R. 4714 , S. 2768 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization
S. 3189 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow for additional transportation assistance grants
H.R. 2847 - Jobs for Main Street Act (transportation issues within)
H.R. 2918 & H.R. 2847 Surface Transportation Authorization Extensions
S. 3271 - VEHICLE Safety Improvements Act of 2010
S. 3015 - Transportation Safety Act
H.R. 4643 - Public Transportation Safety Program Act of 2010
Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies
Over-the Road Bus Safety Issues
Transit Safety and Security Issues
Background and Security Clearances on the Transportation Workforce
Cross Border Bus Safety
Department of Transportation Nominations
Transportation Security Administration Nominations
Transit Apprenticeships
Worker Training
Rail Training Program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), White House Office, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 |
Portia Reddick |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1409 and S. 560 - Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
13(c) Transit Worker Labor Protections
NMB Election Procedures
Labor Law Coverage of Express Carriers
SJ Res 30 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States code of the rule submitted by the National Mediation Board relating to representation election procedures.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 |
Portia Reddick |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Trade Adjustment Assistance Coverage for Transportation Workers
Trade Provisions in H.R. 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act
Buy America/Buy American Requirements
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), 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 |
Portia Reddick |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1329 & S. 575 - Clean, Low Emission, Affordable, New Transportation Efficiency (CLEAN TEA) Act
Transportation Issues in H.R. 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act
Transportation Issues in S. 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (issues related to transportation)
Climate Change (issues related to transportation)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Portia Reddick |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Employment Background Checks
H.R. 5300 Fairness and Employee Accuracy Employment Background 2010
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, State - Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), 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 |
Portia Reddick |
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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
NASA Funding (No Bill)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Portia Reddick |
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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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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
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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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