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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1155 F Street NW, Suite 1025 |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 19536-12
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6. House ID# 304600000
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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Greg Slater, Director, Global Trade and Competition Policy |
Date | 01/20/2012 |
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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Advocated for swift passage of the free trade agreements as they benefit U.S. jobs and manufacturing by opening additional markets for U.S. goods and services. Discussed the benefits of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, including its approach to dealing with electronic commerce and cloud computing issues. H.R. 3078, 3079, 3080 Meetings with House staff to discuss pending trade agreements.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR),
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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Muller |
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Brian |
Huseman |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2161; HR 3012; S.1857 Lobbied in support of Rep. Lofgrens high-skilled immigration bill. Lobbied in support of Rep. Chaffetz Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants bill to eliminate per-country caps. Met with House and Senate staff regarding other immigration legislation that is being drafted. Focused on issues of green cards and H1-B visas.
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 |
Peter |
Muller |
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Peter |
Cleveland |
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Terri |
Kokinda |
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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
Meetings/phone calls with House staff on bill S. 413, Cybersecuirty Internet Freedom Act, to improve Americas cyber security. Specific topics include supply chain management definition of covered critical infrastructure.
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 |
Peter |
Muller |
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Terri |
Kokinda |
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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
S.1675 Preparing Students for Success in the Global Economy Act of 2011; HR 3373 STEM Education Innovation Act of 2011; HR 3146 American Innovation and Education Act of 2011; HR 3014 Computer Science Education Act of 2011
HR 2161 IDEA Act of 2011 We lobbyied for funding and adoption of education technology infrastructure, capacity, and professional development in ESEA reauthorization and to incorporate funding flexibility in the legislation so that it would include broadband and technology.
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 |
Eric |
Weaver |
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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
Extension and expansion of alternative simplified research& development tax credit (HR 942, S.1577);issues related to corporate tax reform, including lowering the corporate tax rate; international tax reform issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Noushin |
Jahanian |
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Peter |
Cleveland |
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Terri |
Kokinda |
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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.1747 Computer Professionals Update Act; We lobbyied for member support to revise the FLSA by modernizing the Computer Professional exemption so that it aligns with the expanded roles being performed by computer professionals today and has room to continue to grow along with the industry.
HR 674 (Hiring Heros Act) To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 we lobbyied to include in the bill tax credits for businesses that hire unemployed veterans or veterans with service-connected disabilities, and take steps to provide all service-members transitioning to civilian life the job training and skills they need to find a job.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Eric |
Weaver |
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Noushin |
Jahanian |
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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
Lobbied on USEPA Tailoring Rule governing permitting of facilities re greenhouse gas emissions and USEPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule to ensure operational flexibility for the semiconductor industry.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Stephen |
Harper |
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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
Voluntary Incentive Auctions: Advocating for adoption of legislation to give the FCC authority to conduct voluntary incentive spectrum auctions. H.R. 3630, The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 [Lobbying limited to advocacy of voluntary incentive auctions. H.R. ___, The Jumpstarting Opportunity with Broadband Spectrum (JOBS) Act of 2011. S.911, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation.
Spectrum Auction Met with House members/staff to discuss support for spectrum auction.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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 |
Peter |
Pitsch |
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Marjorie |
Dickman |
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Peter |
Cleveland |
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Peter |
Muller |
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Terri |
Kokinda |
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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
Reducing impact of international encryption regulation. Seeking Customs definition and zero tariff agreement for Multi-Component integrated circuits. Meeting with Senate Finance Committee staff re: Russian adoption of Information Technology Agreement.
Export control reforms/issues includes areas like Administrations export control reform initiative as well as computer, encryption, and munitions controls
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State - Dept of (DOS), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Energy - 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 |
David |
Rose |
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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
1. Implementation of Affordable Care Act :
-Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation calling for more technology oriented pilots/programs
-Independence at Home Act
-Affordable Care Acts impact on Intels operations and jobs
-Section 2715 employer requirements for employee communication of coverage choices - requested that new rules reduce duplication of employee benefits information
2. Implementation of ARRA stimulus
HITECH Meaningful Use Stage 2 requirements for standards for interoperability
3. Safeguarding Access for Every (SAFE) Medicare Patient Act (H.R. 3239)
4. Reauthorization of Older Americans Act research required for integrating technology solutions, pilots for RPM discussion with Senator Merkleys office
5. mHealth regulations Cong. Honda and Bilbray
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA),
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Alice |
Borrelli |
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Terri |
Kokinda |
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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
The BEST PRACTICES Act, HR 611, and other federal privacy legislation. advocated for comprehensive federal privacy legislation based upon the Fair Information Practices. The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, S. 799 advocated for passage of this comprehensive federal privacy legislation, which is based upon the Fair Information Practices.
Lobbied for the passgae of the Free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act with the Digital Due Process coalition, advocated for modernization of the ECPA statute to deal with changes in technology
The ECPA Amendments Act of 2011, S. 1011 with the Digital Due Process coalition, advocated for modernization of the ECPA statute to deal with changes in technology
Cloud computing legislation advocated for technology neutral legislation to promote the growth of cloud computing
Facial detection and digital signage discussed privacy practices for these new technologies
US Federal Trade Commission
Privacy legislation advocated for the Commission to urge adoption of comprehensive federal privacy legislation based upon the Fair Information Practices.
Facial detection and digital signage discussed privacy practices for these new technologies
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Brian |
Huseman |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
1. SOPA
2. Reform of the ITC
3. Implementation of the Leahy Smith America Invents 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
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Simon |
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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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