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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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City | WASHINGTON |
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Zip Code | 20003 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 38313-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2011 |
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
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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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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: Andrea Lafferty, President |
Date | 01/19/2012 |
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.2560 Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011; supported entire bill;
H.J.Res1/S.J.Res23 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget; supported entire resolution [continued next page]
H.R.2219 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012; supported Foxx-Burton Amendment no.61 to protect traditional marriage and prevent any policy changes that will violate the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA);
H.Con.Res.34/S.Con.Res.18 Establishing the budget for the United State Government for fiscal year 2012 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2013 through 2021; supported entire resolution;
H.R.2059 Prohibition of US taxpayer funding for UNFPA, an organization which encourages and assists in implementing the Chinese one-child policy; supported entire bill
Letter to Congress supporting a strong Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) that would make it difficult to raise taxes, increase debt, and prohibit courts from deciding budget priorities;
Letter to House Republican Leadership outlining need for strong BBA with specific and clear guidelines for increasing taxes and our debt ceiling;
Letter to Foreign Affairs Committee to support H.R.2059 and reject all hostile amendments in order to prevent funding of UNFPA which is strongly aligned with the People's Republic of China and their "one child" policy;
Letter to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction identifying a source for cutting in the budget of the National Institutes of Health where over half a billion dollars has been waste on bizzare research.
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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Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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
H.R.1076 To prohibit Federal funding of National Public Radio and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content; supported entire bill; H.R.642 Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2011; supported entire bill; H.J.Res.37/S.J.Res.6 "Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices"; supported entire resolution.
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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Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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 CON
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.J.Res.3 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights; supported entire resolution; H.J.Res.27 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring religious freedom; supported entire resolution; Letter to House Judiciary Committee requesting hearings regarding Kagan's role in Obamacare Defense and the legality of her involvement in the Supreme Court proceedings regarding Obamacare Constitutionality
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Andrea |
Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.1540 Defense Authorization Bill; supported amendments to uphold traditional marriage and protect conscience and religious liberty for military chaplains and service personnel.
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 |
Andrea |
Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.471/S.206 Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act; supported entire bill; H.R.998/S.555 Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2011; opposed entire bill; S.506/H.R.1649 Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2011; concerned about provisions in the bill.
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 |
Andrea |
Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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.668 The SHIELD Act: supported entire bill.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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 FAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.3/S.906 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act; supported entire bill; S.167 Child Custody Protection Act; supported entire bill; S.314 Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act of 2011; supported entire bill; H.Con.Res.25/S.Con.Res.11 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the Obama administration's refusal to acknowledge and uphold the Defense of Marriage Act; supported entire resolution; [continued next page]
H.Res.143 Directing the Speaker, or his designee, to take any and all actions necessary to assert the standing of the House to defend the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and the amendments made by the Act in any litigation in any Federal court of the United States; supported entire resolution;
H.R.875 Marriage Protection Act of 2011; supported entire bill;
H.R.1116/S.598 Respect for Marriage Act; opposed entire bill;
H.R.217 Title X Abortion provider Prohibition Act; supported entire bill;
S.96 Title X Family Planning Act; supported entire bill;
H.R.361/S.165 Abortion Non-Discrimination Act of 2011; supported entire bill;
H.R.212 Sanctity of Life Act of 2011; supported entire bill;
H.R.1096 Sanctity of Life Act of 2011; supported entire bill;
H.R.358/S.877 Protect Life Act; supported entire bill;
H.R.374/S.91 Life at Conception Act; supported entire bill;
Letter to Senate Judiciary to uphold current legislation regarding traditional marriage - DOMA - by opposing S.598
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
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Andrea |
Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Chinese Government Debt Default Act of 2010; supported current discussion draft; Requested openness and inclusion in closed-door taxpayer-funded meetings between State Department officials, and representatives from other nations, including Member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation; Letter to Congress requesting oversight into Government tactics of intimidation used to limit and silence free speech of our organization
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, State - Dept of (DOS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Foreign Officials in China.
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
Opposed bizarre NIH funding for unnecessary and wasteful behavioral and foreign grants; H.R.973 To amend Title 28, United States Code, to prevent the misuse of foreign law in Federal Courts; supported entire bill; H.R.234 Savings for Seniors Act of 2011; supported entire bill; Support protection of the Social Security Trust Fund; S.679 Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011; opposed entire bill.
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 |
Andrea |
Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.2/S.192 Repealing the Job-Killing health Care Law Act; supported entire bill; met with NIH Director seeking explanation of bizarre and wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars including NIH funding to Communist China.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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
Opposed the President's judicial nominations of Fitzgerald, Halligan, and Nathan; Supported hearings to enlighten Congress on the workings of the Department of Justice in Fast and Furious case and the potential recusal of Justice Elena Kagan in the ObamaCare case before the Supreme Court.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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 REL
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.440/S.1245 To provide for the establishment of the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the near East and South Central Asia; supported entire bill; H.Con.Res.13 Reaffirming "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States and supporting and encouraging the public display of the national motto in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions; supported entire resolution; [continued next page]
H.R.1397/S.811 Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) which infringes on religious liberties of employers and forcibly places transgender teachers in every classroom; opposed entire bill.
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
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Lafferty |
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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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
H.R.1232/ To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1968 to eliminate certain tax benefits related to abortion; supported entire bill; H.R.1259 the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011; supported entire bill
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
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Rev. Louis P. |
Sheldon |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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