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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1101 17th Street, NW Suite 500 |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 10651-12
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6. House ID# 318070000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2010 |
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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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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: Elisa Odabashian, Director, West Coast Office |
Date | 10/20/2010 |
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
H.R.5381, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010
S.3302, Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010
S.1036, Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009, issues related to auto safety
S.3869, Access to Button Cell Batteries Act of 2010
H.R.4678, Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2010
S.3873, Children's Environmental Health Protection Act, issues related to product safety
Issues related to auto safety
Issues related to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act amendments
Issues related to product safety, consumer protection, and CPSC appropriations
Issues related to airline-related consumer fees and disclosures
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Ellen |
Bloom |
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Ami |
Gadhia |
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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
S.1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009, provisions related to energy efficiency
S.3059, National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010
S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Issues related to Home Star, weatherization, and energy efficiency standards and timeline
Climate change legislation and proposals, provisions related to energy efficiency, cap and dividend, consumer rebate, consumer protections
Issues related to smart grid and smart meter rollout and consumer protections
Issues related to oil spill liability and energy alternatives
Toxic Substance Control Act reform, issues related to toxic substances
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, White House Office, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), 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 |
Shannon |
Baker-Branstetter |
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Ellen |
Bloom |
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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.3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009
H.R.2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act
S.3264, Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act of 2010
S.3241, Safe, Accountable, Fair, and Efficient Banking Act of 2010
H.R.3421, Medical Debt Relief Act of 2009
H.R.5387, Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act of 2010
S.3742, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010
S.3549, A bill to amend the effective date of the gift card provisions of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act of 2009
S.139, Data Breach Notification Act
S.1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009
Issues related to establishment of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Issues related to gift cards, mortgage simplification, and debt settlement
Issues related to regulatory reform transparency
Issues related to Truth in Lending Act and Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act reform
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Treasury - Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC)
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 |
Pamela |
Banks |
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Ellen |
Bloom |
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Gail |
Hillebrand |
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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
S.510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
S.384, Global Food Security Act of 2009
H.R.2749, Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009
H.R.1459, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009, issues related to food safety
S.3669, Food Safety Enforcement Act of 2010
Issues related to food safety and labeling
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), 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 |
Ellen |
Bloom |
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Ami |
Gadhia |
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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.3962, Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010
H.R.3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
H.R.3162, Public Safety Officer Family Health Benefits Act
H.R.5902, Direct Care Workforce Empowerment Act
S.J.Res.39, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule relating to status as a grandfathered health plan under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Issues related to health care reform and quality measurement
Prescription Drug User Fee Act renewal, provisions related to direct consumer advertising and consumer protections
Issues related to FDA reform and drug importation
FDA user fee budget proposal, issues related to user fees for reinspections
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), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), White House Office, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
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 |
Steve |
Findlay |
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DeAnn |
Friedholm |
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William |
Vaughan |
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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
H.R.3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009
Issues related to behavioral online advertising and truth-in-billing
Issues related to Internet privacy
Issues related to national broadband plan and broadband classification
Issues related to FCC regulation of the Internet and net neutrality
Issues related to spectrum policy
Issues related to Federal Communications Act update
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Ellen |
Bloom |
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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
Issues related to "capture" of regulatory agencies by regulated entities
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Ellen |
Bloom |
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Ami |
Gadhia |
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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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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
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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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