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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 25 Massachusetts Avenue, NW |
Address2 | Suite 400 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | Detroit |
State | MI |
Zip Code | 48265 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400472332-12
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6. House ID# 409350000
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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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| 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: KEN W. COLE, V.P. PUBLIC POLICY & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS |
Date | 10/20/2009 |
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 AUT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Auto Industry Issues (General)
Issues related to G.M. restructuring (S.1253, H.R. 2743, S.1304)
[All other issues listed in more specific categories]
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 |
Ken W. |
Cole |
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Annette |
Guarisco |
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Victoria |
Barnes |
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Keith |
Cole |
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Mark |
Kemmer |
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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
Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act
Fiscal 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations Act
Fiscal 2010 Defense Appropriations 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 |
Ken W. |
Cole |
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Keith |
Cole |
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Mark |
Kemmer |
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Stephen |
O'Toole |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Climate Change Cap and Trade
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 |
Ken W. |
Cole |
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Keith |
Cole |
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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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Emergency Response/E911
Privacy
Jamming (S.251, H.R.560)
Wireless Telecommunications Consumer Protection
Global Online Freedom Act
Driver Distraction
Driver Privacy Protection Act - Telematics
Universal Service Funding, Telecommunications Access
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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 |
Ken W. |
Cole |
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William |
Ball |
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Susan |
Chapman |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Air Bag Systems
Alcohol Detection Systems
Vehicle Stability Systems
Child Passenger Safety Issues
Consumer Information
Crash Avoidance
Driver Behavior Improvements
Driver Workload (S.1536)
Driver Education and Licensing
15 Passenger Van Safety
Event Data Recorders
Fiscal 2010 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Funding and Reauthorization
Hydrogen Fuel/Battery Safety
Impaired Driving Issues
Intelligent Transporation Systems/Telematics
International Safety Standards Harmonization
Motor Vehicle Defects, Recalls and Compliance
Motor Vehicle Safety Regulatory Issues
New Car Assessment Program
NTSB Issues
Pedestrian Safety/Quiet Vehicles (S.841, H.R.734)
Power Windows
Rear Visibility
Safety Belt - Child Safety Seat Use
Safety Data
Vehicle Rollover/Ejection Mitigation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), 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 |
Ken W. |
Cole |
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William |
Ball |
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Stephen |
Gehring |
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Mark |
Kemmer |
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Stephen |
O'Toole |
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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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussion of General Economic Issues
Economic Stimulus Bill
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Treasury - Dept of,
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 |
Ken W. |
Cole |
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Mustafa |
Mohatarem |
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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
CAFE
Energy Legislation (H.R.3246)
Climate Change Legislation
Advanced Technology Vehicles Programs (H.R.3183, S.1436, H.R.2996, H.R.3288)
Continuing Resolution
Fleet Modernization Legislation ( S.1135, H.R.2460, H.R.2751, H.R.2454, H.R.2346)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT),
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 |
Ken W. |
Cole |
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Keith |
Cole |
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Victoria |
Barnes |
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Mark |
Kemmer |
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Barbara |
Kiss |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Climate Change, Cap and Trade
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 |
Ken W. |
Cole |
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Keith |
Cole |
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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
R&D Funding for Cellulosic Ethanol and Renewable Fuels, Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, Advanced Batteries
Advanced Technology Vehicles Programs
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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 |
Ken W. |
Cole |
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Keith |
Cole |
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Mark |
Kemmer |
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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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Employee Benefits/Pensions
Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Credits
Alternative Simplified Credit, R&D (H.R.422)
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 |
Ken W. |
Cole |
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Victoria |
Barnes |
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Annette |
Guarisco |
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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
Border Transporation Issues
Fiscal 2010 Transportation - Appropriations
Highway Funding & Highway Trust Fund
Intelligent Transporation Systems
Mexican Truck Issues (H.R.1611)
Railroad Issues/Regulation (S.146, H.R.233)
Surface Transporation Board Issues
Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2009
Trucking Issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Surface Transportation Board (STB),
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 |
Ken W. |
Cole |
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Keith |
Cole |
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Mark |
Kemmer |
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Mustafa |
Mohatarem |
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Stephen |
O'Toole |
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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
APEC Issues
Border Trade Issues
Competitiveness
Currencies
Market Access Issues
Non-Tariff Trade Barriers
U.S. Asia Trade
U.S. Latin America Trade
World Trade Organization Doha Talks
Foreign Trade Zones
Miscellaneous Tariff Legislation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Treasury - Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Ken W. |
Cole |
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Mustafa |
Mohatarem |
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Shirley |
Zebroski |
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Susan |
Chapman |
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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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