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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 702 SOUTHWEST 8TH STREET |
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| City | BENTONVILLE |
State | AR |
Zip Code | 72716 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 40305-12
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6. House ID# 338300000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
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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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: Ivan Zapien, Vice President, Federal Government Relations |
Date | 04/22/2013 |
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
Discussions regarding US-EU and WTO negotiations, Trade Facilitation Negotiations, International Services Agreement, and Information Technology Agreement
Discussions regarding supply chain security issues
Discussions regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations and apparel trade
Discussion of women's economic empowerment program
Discussions regarding investments overseas
Discussions regarding foreign assistance budget
Discussions regarding customs reauthorization
Discussions regarding exports, Sam's Club and small business
Discussions related to FDI in India
Discussions regarding factory standards
Discussions regarding Mexican tomatoes
Discussions regarding prospective dumping
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Small Business Adminstration (SBA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Thorn |
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Hemphill |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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Belinda |
Garza |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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James |
Bailey |
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Lauren |
Robitaille |
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Sarah |
Beatty |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding Federal Nutrition programs from the consumer and retail perspective
Discussions regarding food sourcing programs in increasing local purchases
Discussions regarding hunger, nutrition policy, nutrition labeling and customer insights (no pending legislation)
Discussions regarding access and affordability of healthy food, providing access to healthy food in food desert areas
Discussions regarding the Women's, Infant's and Children's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, vendor issues
Discussions about ingredient reformulation in food
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), White House Office, Food & Drug Administration (FDA),
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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James |
Bailey |
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Sarah |
Beatty |
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Theresa |
Wang |
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House LAAug 07-Nov07; House Leg.Counsel |
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Theresa |
Wang |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Sean |
Bresett |
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Belinda |
Garza |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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Adam |
Hemphill |
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Jason |
Hill |
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Lauren |
Robitaille |
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Sarah |
Thorn |
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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
Discussions regarding e-fairness taxation issues
General corporate tax issues and interest in comprehensive tax reform
S.336/H.R. 684, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
Discussions regarding Business Tax Extenders, R&D, and CFC Look through
S. 2237, Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act
H. Con. Res. 112, FY 13 Budget Resolution and S. 3521, Family & Business Tax Cut Certainty Act, issues related to corporate tax reform and the taxation of U.S. multinational corporations.
H.R. 3610, Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 1996, Title 2, all provisions relating to environmental restoration
Discussions regarding the fiscal cliff, H.R.8, The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
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 |
Jana |
Barresi |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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Belinda |
Garza |
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Lauren |
Robitaille |
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Adam |
Hemphill |
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Jason |
Hill |
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Sarah |
Thorn |
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James |
Bailey |
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Sarah |
Beatty |
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Sean |
Bresett |
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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
General discussions on federal reserve rule on interchange
General discussions regarding financial services products
Discussions regarding DOJ Visa & Mastercard settlement
Discussions regarding final rulemakings for the Durbin amendment
Discussions related to Credit Card Act Implementation - PL 111-24
Discussions regarding CFPB
S.3637, a bill to temporarily extend the transaction account guarantee program
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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Ivan |
Zapien |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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Mario |
de Armas |
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Belinda |
Garza |
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Sarah |
Beatty |
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Jason |
Hill |
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Lauren |
Robitaille |
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James |
Bailey |
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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
Discussions regarding health care reform, cost containment, generic drugs, and Medicare Part D, Pay for Delay
S. 27, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act; S. 1882, Fair And Immediate Release of Generic Drugs Act
H.R. 1063, The Smart Act: Employer Health Care Spending;
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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Hill |
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Ivan |
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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
Discussions regarding appropriations amendments on Specialty Healthcare preventing the NLRB from applying the case's precedent on other employers.
Concerns with recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board and implications of Noel Canning case.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 |
Ivan |
Zapien |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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Hill |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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James |
Bailey |
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Sarah |
Thorn |
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Lauren |
Robitaille |
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Sarah |
Beatty |
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Sean |
Bresett |
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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
Discussions regarding generic drugs (no bill)
S.3187, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act
S.Amdt. 2151 to S.3187, to amend the Controlled Substances Act to make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA),
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 |
Ivan |
Zapien |
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Hill |
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Belinda |
Garza |
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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
Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues related to e-commerce
Discussions regarding customer insight studies
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC),
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 |
Sarah |
Thorn |
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Ivan |
Zapien |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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Lauren |
Robitaille |
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Belinda |
Garza |
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James |
Bailey |
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Sarah |
Beatty |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Adam |
Hemphill |
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Sean |
Bresett |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions related to cargo security, C-TPAT, emergency preparedness and readiness issues, and port security.
Discussions regarding cybersecurity, data security and privacy issues
S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011
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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Ivan |
Zapien |
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Adam |
Hemphill |
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Lauren |
Robitaille |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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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
General comprehensive immigration reform
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 |
Ivan |
Zapien |
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Belinda |
Garza |
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Sarah |
Beatty |
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Sean |
Bresett |
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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 FIR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding retail sales practices, compliance, and background check process related to firearms transactions
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office
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 |
Ivan |
Zapien |
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James |
Bailey |
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Barresi |
Jana |
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Sean |
Bresett |
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Belinda |
Garza |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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Adam |
Hemphill |
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Jason |
Hill |
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Lauren |
Robitaille |
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Sarah |
Thorn |
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Theresa |
Wang |
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House LAAug 07-Nov07; House Leg.Counsel |
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Theresa |
Wang |
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Nov07-Jan 11; HouseLDJan11-Jan13 |
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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding domestic sourcing and manufacturing announcement
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 |
Ivan |
Zapien |
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Adam |
Hemphill |
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James |
Bailey |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Sarah |
Beatty |
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Sean |
Bresett |
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Belinda |
Garza |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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Jason |
Hill |
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Lauren |
Robitaille |
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Sarah |
Thorn |
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Theresa |
Wang |
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House LAAug 07-Nov07; House Leg.Counsel |
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Theresa |
Wang |
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Nov07-Jan 11; HouseLDJan11-Jan13 |
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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions related to Wal-mart's veteran hiring practices
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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Ivan |
Zapien |
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Jana |
Barresi |
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Sarah |
Beatty |
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Sean |
Bresett |
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Belinda |
Garza |
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Bruce |
Harris |
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Adam |
Hemphill |
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Jason |
Hill |
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Lauren |
Robitaille |
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Sarah |
Thorn |
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Theresa |
Wang |
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House LAAug 07-Nov07; House Leg.Counsel |
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Theresa |
Wang |
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Nov07-Jan 11; HouseLDJan11-Jan13 |
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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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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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