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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | One John Deere Place |
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City | Moline |
State | IL |
Zip Code | 61265 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 11878-12
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6. House ID# 305410000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2009 |
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. | ||||||||
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Thomas E. Iles, Director, Public Affairs |
Date | 10/20/2009 |
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. 2346/S. 1054: Supplimental Appropriations Act of 2009; O&M section; P.L. 111-20
H.R. 2918/S. 1294: Legislative Branch FY'10 Appropriations: Section 159 (Highway and Transit extension) PL 111-68
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 |
Collis |
Jones |
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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
H.R. 1260/S. 515/S. 610: Patent Reform Act of 2009
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 |
Cynthia |
Sandherr |
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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
FY '10 Defense Appropriations Act (O&M; R&D sections)
FY '10 Defense Authorization Act (O&M; R&D sections)
H.R. 2346/S. 1054: Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2009: O&M section; P.L. 111-20
H.R. 2647: Defense Authorization FY '10
H.R. 3326: Defense Appropriations for FY '10
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Natl Guard
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 |
Collis |
Jones |
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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. 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: Biomass definition; black carbon; emissions; ag/forestry off-sets
American Clean Energy Leadership Act
P.L. 110-140: Energy Bill; RFS Rule form
S. 1463: Energy Bill: Renewables/biomass
S. 1462: American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Vanessa |
Stiffler-Claus |
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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
Water Sense rulemaking
Mandatory GHG Reporting
RFS 2 Rulemaking
H.R. 537: Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act (SWIIA)
H.R. 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
S. 1733: Climate Change Legislation
S. 1462: American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 |
Vanessa |
Stiffler-Claus |
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William |
Behan |
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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. 627/S. 235: Credit Card Bill of Rights; P.L. 111-24
S. 1074: Shareholder Bill of Rights Act of 2009
H.R. 2221: Data Accountability and Trust Act
H.R. 2861: Shareholder Empowerment Act of 2009
H.R. 2989: 401(k) Fair Disclosure & Pension Security Act
H.R. 3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009
H.R. 3269: Fairness Act
H.R. 3606: Consumer Financial Protection Agency
H.R. 3639: Consumer Financial Protection Agency
H.R. 3763: Consumer Financial Protection Agency
H.R. 3795: Over the Counter Derivatives Market
S. 1006: Excessive Pay Shareholder Approval Act
S. 1007: Excessive Pay Capped Deduction Act of 2009
S. 1074: Shareholder Bill of Rights Acts of 2009
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 |
Cynthia |
Sandherr |
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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. 2067: Protectiong America's Workers Act
H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices 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 |
Cynthia |
Sandherr |
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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
H.R. 1274: Working Families Flexibility Act
H.R. 1374: Retaining Act
H.R. 2021: Savings Recovery Act of 2009
H.R. 1984/S. 401: Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2009
H.R. 2113: Corporate Injury, Illness and Fatality Reporting Act of 2009
H.R. 2981: Employment Non-Discrimination Act
H.R. 275/S. 292: To repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities
H.R. 1409/S. 560: Employee Free Choice 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 |
Cynthia |
Sandherr |
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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. 275/S. 392: Repeal of 3% witholding on certain payments to vedors by governemetn entitites
H.R. 422: Exend R&D tax credit to through 2010, increase & make permanment alternative simplified credit (R&D Tax credit)
H.R. 1083: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2009
H.R. 1542: TARP Bonus Tax
H.R. 1944/H.R. 2089: Subpart F Extension
H.R. 1987/S. 803: Wellness Programs
H.R. 2897: Bank Accountability and Risk Assessment Act of 2009
H.R. 3170: FY '10 Financial Services Appropriations (Comprehensive carbon audit)
H.R. 989/S. 829: Provide a Federal income tax credit for Partiot employers
H.R. 2158/S. 929: Nonroad Alternative Powered Equipment Tax Credits
H.R. 2450/S. 1152: Healthy Families Act
H.R. 3042/S. 1374: Worker Adjustment & Retraining Act
H.R. 651: Deferred Compensation
H.R. 1083: Simplification Act
H.R. 2098: Corporations Bank Accountability and Risk Assessment Act of 2009
H.R. 3135: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional incentives for facilities producing electricity from wind
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 |
Cynthia |
Sandherr |
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Vanessa |
Stiffler-Claus |
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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. 2125: Surface Transportation Act of 2009
H.R. 3617/S. 1498: SAFETEA-LU Extension: length of extension
H.R. 3720: Agriculture Machinery Illumination Safety Act (AMISA)
H.R. 1799: Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009
H.R. 1508/S. 803: Wellness Programs
H.R. 989/S. 829: To provide a Federal income tax credit for Patriot employers and for other purposes
H.R. 2158/S. 929: Nonroad Alternative Powered Equipment Tax Credits
H.R. 2460/S. 1152: Healthy Families Act
H.R. 3042/S. 1374: Worker Adjustment & Retraining Act
H.R. 2918/S. 1294/PL 111-68: Legislative Branch FY '10 Appropriations: Section 159 (Highway & Transit extension)
H.R. 3607/PL 11-69: FAA Reauthorization Extension
H.R. 3357/PL 111-46: Restore Highway Trust Fund
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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Vanessa |
Stiffler-Claus |
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Charlie |
Stamp |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Russian combine tariff
Procurement opportunities
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), 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 |
Mara |
Sovey |
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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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1988: Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009
H.R. 1322: Emergency Retiree Health Benefits Protection Act of 2009
H.R. 3046: Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2009
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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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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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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Deere Credit Services, Inc. |
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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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