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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 722 12th Street, NW |
Address2 | Fourth Floor |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 3801-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2012 |
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 |
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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: MR. CHRISTOPHER BUTLER |
Date | 1/22/2013 8:27:07 PM |
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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.3062 Dairy Security Act of 2011
S.3240 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012
H.R.6083 Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
S.3240 Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 20120
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
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Cobb |
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Christopher |
Butler |
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Grover |
Norquist |
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Martha |
Duppler |
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Christopher |
Prandoni |
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Katie |
McAuliffe |
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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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4628 Interest Rate Reduction Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Martha |
Duppler |
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Kelly |
Cobb |
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Christopher |
Butler |
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Grover |
Norquist |
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Katie |
McAuliffe |
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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. 2146 The DATA Act
H.R. 4628 Interest Rate Reduction Act
H.R. 4310 The National Defense Authorization Act of 2013
NA Department of Defense Appropriations
H.R. 5972 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
NA Congressional Budget Office Transparency Act
H.R. 5325 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2013
H.R. 5362 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013
H.J.Res.118 Joint Resolution with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
S.J.Res.50 Joint Resolution with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
H.R.8 Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012
H.R.6169 Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012
S.3240 Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 20120
H.R.6163 Congressional Budget Office Transparency Act
H.R.6213 No More Solyndras Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Martha |
Duppler |
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Grover |
Norquist |
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Christopher |
Butler |
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Christopher |
Prandoni |
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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
S. 971 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
H.R. 1860 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
H.R.3675 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act
S.2008 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act of 2011
WT Docket No. 12-4 Verizon Wireless, SpectrumCo and Cox - Assignment of AWS Licenses
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Kelly |
Cobb |
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Christopher |
Butler |
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Grover |
Norquist |
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Katie |
McAuliffe |
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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 CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.1452 Main Street Fairness Act
H.R.2701 Main Street Fairness Act
H.R.3179 Marketplace Equity Act of 2011
S.1832 Marketplace Fairness Act
H.Res. 57 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations and other international governmental organizations shall not be allowed to exercise control over the Internet.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Kelly |
Cobb |
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Christopher |
Butler |
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Grover |
Norquist |
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Katie |
McAuliffe |
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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. 4310 The National Defense Authorization Act of 2013
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Martha |
Duppler |
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Christopher |
Butler |
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Grover |
Norquist |
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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. 5974 Invest in America Now Act of 2012
H.R. 4348 An act to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.
S. 2204 Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act
H.R. 6082 Congressional Replacement of President Obamas Energy-Restricting and Job-Limiting Offshore Drilling Plan
H.R. 1837 San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act
S.J. Res 37 Overturn Utilty MACT regulation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Ryan |
Ellis |
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Grover |
Norquist |
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Christopher |
Butler |
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Martha |
Duppler |
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Christopher |
Prandoni |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4628 Interest Rate Reduction 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 |
Martha |
Duppler |
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Christopher |
Butler |
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Grover |
Norquist |
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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
S. 3187 Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act
H.R. 436 Protect Medical Innovation Act
H.R. 5842 Restoring Access to Medications Act
H.R. 5858 Health Savings Account Improvement Act
H.R. 1004 Health Flexible Spending Account Improvement Act
H.R. 6079 Repeal of Obamacare Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Ryan |
Ellis |
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Martha |
Duppler |
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Christopher |
Butler |
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Grover |
Norquist |
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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
S. 1789 The 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012
S.J. Res 36 Ambush Election CRA
S. 3221 RAISE Act
H.R. 4385 RAISE Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Christopher |
Butler |
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Christopher |
Prandoni |
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Grover |
Norquist |
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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 PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1971 The Pharmacy Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2011
S 3187, the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Martha |
Duppler |
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Grover |
Norquist |
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Christopher |
Butler |
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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 POS
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1789 The 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Christopher |
Prandoni |
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Grover |
Norquist |
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Christopher |
Butler |
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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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 9 Small Business Tax Cut Act
S. 2231 Small Business Lending Enhancement Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Ryan |
Ellis |
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Kelly |
Cobb |
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Grover |
Norquist |
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Christopher |
Butler |
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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. 9 Small Business Tax Cut Act
H.R. 436 Protect Medical Innovation Act
H.R. 5842 Restoring Access to Medications Act
H.R. 5858 Health Savings Account Improvement Act
H.R. 1004 Health Flexible Spending Account Improvement Act
H.R. 8 American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
S. 1796 Free File Improvement Act of 2011
H.R. 5974 Invest in America Now Act of 2012
H.R. 4348 An act to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.
H.R. 6079 Repeal of Obamacare Act
S. 971 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
H.R. 1860 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
S.1452 Main Street Fairness Act
H.R.2701 Main Street Fairness Act
H.R.3179 Marketplace Equity Act of 2011
S.1832 Marketplace Fairness Act
H.R. 1834 Freedom to Invest Act of 2011
S. 2204 Repeal Big Oil Tax Subsidies Act
H.R.8 Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012
H.R.6169 Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Christopher |
Butler |
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Ryan |
Ellis |
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Christopher |
Prandoni |
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Grover |
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Martha |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 971 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
H.R. 1860 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
S.1452 Main Street Fairness Act
H.R.2701 Main Street Fairness Act
H.R.3179 Marketplace Equity Act of 2011
S.1832 Marketplace Fairness Act
H.Res. 57 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations and other international governmental organizations shall not be allowed to exercise control over the Internet.
H.R.3675 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act
S.2008 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act of 2011
WT Docket No. 12-4 Verizon Wireless, SpectrumCo and Cox - Assignment of AWS Licenses
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Kelly |
Cobb |
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Katie |
McAuliffe |
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Christopher |
Butler |
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Grover |
Norquist |
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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. 4348 An act to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5972 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Ryan |
Ellis |
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Martha |
Duppler |
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Grover |
Norquist |
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Christopher |
Butler |
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Christopher |
Prandoni |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.J.Res.118 Joint Resolution with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
S.J.Res.50 Joint Resolution with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
H.R.8 Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012
H.R.6169 Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012
H.R.6163 Congressional Budget Office Transparency Act
H.R.6213 No More Solyndras Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Martha |
Duppler |
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Christopher |
Prandoni |
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Christopher |
Butler |
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Grover |
Norquist |
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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 WEL
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.J.Res.118 Joint Resolution with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program
S.J.Res.50 Joint Resolution with respect to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Duppler |
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Christopher |
Butler |
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Norquist |
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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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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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