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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1155 F Street, NW |
Address2 | Suite 475 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400458207-12
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6. House ID# 408140000
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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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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: Tim Sparapani, Director, Public Policy |
Date | 07/20/2011 |
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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
International regulation of software companies and restrictions on Internet access by foreign governments.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR),
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
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 CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Federal policy on online security measures for private industry, data storage, and online safety to ensure the safety of online users; Children's Online Privacy Protection Act; Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011 (S. 799); Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011 (S. 1151); Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011 (S. 913); Location Privacy Protection Act of 2011 (S. 1223).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Economic Council (NEC)
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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Sparapani |
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Catherine |
Martin |
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Dpty. Asst. to Pres., Dpty. Communications Dir. |
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for Policy & Planning, Exec. Office of Pres.; |
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Special Asst. to Pres. for Econ. Policy, Natl. Econ. |
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Council; Asst. to Vice Pres. for Public Affairs, |
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Dpty. Asst. for Public Affairs, Office of the Vice |
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Pres. |
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 MIA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Educating on Internet media information security policy and Internet privacy issues; federal privacy legislation; freedom of expression on the Internet; discussion of location-based services.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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 |
Tim |
Sparapani |
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Conner |
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Director of Online Communications, Committee |
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on Rules, House of Representatives |
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Catherine |
Martin |
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Dpty. Asst. to Pres., Dpty. Communications Dir. |
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for Policy & Planning, Exec. Office of Pres.; |
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Special Asst. to Pres. for Econ. Policy, Natl. Econ. |
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Council; Asst. to Vice Pres. for Public Affairs, |
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Dpty. Asst. for Public Affairs, Office of the Vice |
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Pres. |
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Joel |
Kaplan |
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Special Asst. for Policy, Office of Chief of |
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Staff, White House; Special Asst. to the Pres. |
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for Policy, Office of Chief of Staff; Deputy |
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Director, OMB; Deputy Chief of Staff, White |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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Attorney Advisor, Chief Counsel's Office, |
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Econ. Dev't Admin., Dep't of Commerce; Assoc. |
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Gen. Counsel, Coalition Provisional Authority; |
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Special Asst. to Chief of Staff, Office of Chief |
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of Staff, White House; Special Asst. to Pres., |
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Office of Chief of Staff, White House; |
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General Counsel, Senator Richard Burr |
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
Discussed patent reform legislation to encourage innovation and foster the American economy and competitiveness; America Invents Act (S. 23, H.R. 1249); Protect IP Act of 2011 (S. 968); A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purpose (S. 978).
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 |
Tim |
Sparapani |
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Catherine |
Martin |
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Dpty. Asst. to Pres., Dpty. Communications Dir. |
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for Policy & Planning, Exec. Office of Pres.; |
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Special Asst. to Pres. for Econ. Policy, Natl. Econ. |
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Council; Asst. to Vice Pres. for Public Affairs, |
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Dpty. Asst. for Public Affairs, Office of the Vice |
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Pres. |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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Attorney Advisor, Chief Counsel's Office, |
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Econ. Dev't Admin., Dep't of Commerce; Assoc. |
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Gen. Counsel, Coalition Provisional Authority; |
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Special Asst. to Chief of Staff, Office of Chief |
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of Staff, White House; Special Asst. to Pres., |
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Office of Chief of Staff, White House; |
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General Counsel, Senator Richard Burr |
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
Discussing House, Senate, and Government rules to allow more Government and Congressional offices to access social media and to use social media to engage with citizens.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, General Services Administration (GSA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS),
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 |
Adam |
Conner |
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Director of Online Communications, Committee |
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on Rules, House of Representatives |
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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding Oregon power and water needs to support high-tech growth and investment in Oregon.
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.
20. Client new address
Address | 1155 F Street, NW Suite 475 |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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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
1 | 3 | 5 |
2 | 4 | 6 |
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
1 | 5 | 9 |
2 | 6 | 10 |
3 | 7 | 11 |
4 | 8 | 12 |