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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 2425 WILSON BOULEVARD |
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City | ARLINGTON |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22201 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 4722-12
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6. House ID# 315190000
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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
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. | ||||||||
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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: Thomas G. Rhame, Lieutenant General, USA(R), VP Finance & Administration |
Date | 04/20/2011 |
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
See Additional Page
Urged Members of Congress to read the 2010 AUSA Resolutions (various issues falling into categories of Soldiers, Families, & Army Civilians; Readiness; and Force Transformation).
Urged favorable consideration of HR 333, to allow concurrent receipt of longevity retired pay and veterans disability payments.
Urged favorable consideration of HR 186 to expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of longevity retired pay and veterans disability pay to Chapter 61 medical retirees.
Urged favorable consideration of HR 178 to repeal the SBP/DIC offset
Urged members to send a we based letter regarding S 260 and HR 303 to end the SBP/DIC offset and authorize concurrent receipt of longevity retired pay and veterans disability payments.
Sent letter to Members of Congress regarding 2011 Defense Appropriations Legislation.
Sent Letters to Sen. Bill Nelson & Rep. Joe Wilson regarding the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP).
Urged members to send a letter asking members of Congress to enact FY 11 Defense Appropriations legislation immediately.
Urged members to send a letter to members of Congress to preclude any increases in TRICARE fees/co-pays.
Sent Freshman Class (House & Senate) a welcome letter.
Urged DoD State Liaison Office to pass legislation to minimize school disruption for military children during transition and deployment.
Urged DoD State Liaison Office to pass legislation to remove licensure impediments for military spouses.
Urged DoD State Liaison Office to pass legislation to improve absentee voting for military members and their families.
Urged favorable consideration of S260 to repeal the SBP/DIC offset.
Urged favorable consideration of Senate bill that would allow for Pro Bono Legal Assistance for Member of the Armed Forces under certain circumstances.
Urged favorable consideration of S387 and HR 791 to direct DoD to implement flexible spending accounts for military service members.
Urged Congressional Members to pass an FY 2011 Defense Appropriations bill immediately.
Urged favorable consideration of HR 237 that would amend Homeowners Assistance Program of DoD.
Urged Members of Congress to pass a Defense Appropriations bill in light of impending government shutdown.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
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Loper |
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Rudowski |
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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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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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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
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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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2 | 4 | 6 |