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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 870 WINTER STREET |
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City | WALTHAM |
State | MA |
Zip Code | 02451 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 32828-12
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6. House ID# 322100000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2008 |
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: John Barnes, Vice President - Legislative Operations |
Date | 07/21/2008 |
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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY09 Transportation/Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill (S 3261), provisions relating to the funding of the Administration's budget request for air traffic control and modernization, and federal highway grants programs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),
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 |
William |
Lee |
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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 AER
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY09 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill (no bill number issued); FY09 Defense Authorization Bill(HR 5658/S 3001); FY09 Intelligence Authorization Bill(HR 5959/S 2996), and provisions related to acquisition policy, force protection, military space and intelligence, command and control, simulation and training, self-defense systems and decoys, missile defense, sensors and radars, missiles, munitions and artillery, and advanced technology programs;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
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 |
Richard |
McFarland |
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Lauren |
McCollum |
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Gordon |
Schnabel |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY09 Department of Transportation/Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill(S 3261), provisions relating to the funding of the Administration's budget request for air traffic control and modernization, and federal highway grants programs.; FY09 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill(S3181), provisions related to aviation, maritime, border, and cyber security.
FY09 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill(no bill number issued); FY09 Defense Authorization Bill(HR 5658, S 3001); FY09 Intelligence Authorization Bill(HR 5959/S 2996), and provisions related to acquisition policy, force protection, military space and intelligence, command and control, simulation and training, self-defense systems and decoys, missile defense, sensors and radars, missiles, munitions and artillery, and advanced technology programs; FY09 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill(S 3182) and provisions regarding space exploration, earth science, remote sensing, or ocean observing sytems; FY09 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations bill(no bill number issued), issues including Foreign Military Financing, Millennium Challenge Corporation and Merida Initiative; increase funding for Directorate of Defense Trade Controls(no bill number issued); FY09 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill(S 3258), provisions related to Elimination of Weapons-Grade Plutonium Program; and the 2008 Supplemental Appropriations Act (HR 2642).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
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 |
John |
Barnes |
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Suzanne |
Dutton |
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Douglas |
Hughes |
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Richard |
McFarland |
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Caroline |
Cooper |
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Lauren |
McCollum |
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Gordon |
Schnabel |
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Robert |
Neal |
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Carla |
Zeppieri |
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Joseph |
Zummo |
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Douglas |
Baragar |
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William |
Lee |
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James |
Carnevale |
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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
FY09 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill(no bill number issued); FY09 Defense Authorization Bill(HR 5658, S 3001); FY09 Intelligence Authorization Bill(HR 5959/S 2996), and provisions related to acquisition policy, force protection, military space and intelligence, command and control, simulation and training, self-defense systems and decoys, missile defense, sensors and radars, missiles, munitions and artillery, and advanced technology programs;
and the 2008 Supplemental Appropriations Act (HR 2642).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
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 |
John |
Barnes |
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Carla |
Zeppieri |
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Douglas |
Hughes |
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Douglas |
Baragar |
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Caroline |
Cooper |
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Suzanne |
Dutton |
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Joseph |
Zummo |
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Richard |
McFarland |
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Lauren |
McCollum |
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Robert |
Neal |
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Gordon |
Schnabel |
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James |
Carnevale |
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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
FY09 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill(S 3258), provisions related to Elimination of Weapons-Grade Plutonium Program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, State - Dept of (DOS), 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 |
William |
Lee |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Defense Trade Controls Performance Improvement Act (HR 4246); FY09 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations bill (no bill number issued), provisions related to Foreign Military Financing, Millennium Challenge Corporation and Merida Initiative; increased funding for Directorate of Defense Trade Controls;
Issues related to Congressional Notifications of proposed foreign military and direct commercial sales, U.S.-Saudi Arabia, U.S.-Spain, U.S.-Israel, U.S.-Pakistan, U.S.-UAE, U.S.-Singapore, U.S.-Taiwan, U.S.-Japan, U.S.-Turkey, U.S.-Algeria Defense Cooperation, U.S.-Australia, U.S.-UK Defense Trade Cooperation Treaties; United States-Republic of Korea Defense Cooperation Improvement Act of 2008 (HR 5443), all provisions; Modernization of the export control system; Issues pertaining to U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Cooperation; and the Security Assistance and Arms Export Control Reform Act of 2008(HR 5916) .
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD), State - Dept of (DOS), Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)
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 |
Caroline |
Cooper |
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Douglas |
Baragar |
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Gordon |
Schnabel |
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Carla |
Zeppieri |
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Robert |
Neal |
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Richard |
McFarland |
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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
FY09 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill (S 3181) for provisions relating to aviation, maritime, border, and cyber security.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
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 |
Lauren |
McCollum |
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William |
Lee |
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Richard |
McFarland |
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Doug |
Hughes |
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Robert |
Neal |
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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
Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act, issues related to implementation (H.R. 3361/S. 1974).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL),
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 |
Joseph |
Zummo |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
FY09 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill(S 3182), provisions regarding space exploration, earth science, remote sensing , and ocean observing sytems
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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 |
William |
Lee |
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Richard |
McFarland |
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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
Research Credit Improvement Act (S. 2209), all provisions; Alternative Minimum Tax & Extender Tax Relief Act (S 2886), provisions regarding the R&D tax credit.
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 |
Joseph |
Zummo |
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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
U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Export-Import Bank Reauthorization
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, State - Dept of (DOS), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)
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 |
Caroline |
Cooper |
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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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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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