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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 1331 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW, SIXTH |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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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 | |
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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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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: Quentin Riegel, VP Litigation & Deputy General Counsel |
Date | 01/20/2010 |
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization/NextGen
H.R. 1105, FY09 Omnibus Appropriations bill
FY 2010 Budget
U.S. Commercial Service funding
H.R. 2847, Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations/Jobs for Mainstreet Act
H.R. 2892, S. 1298, Homeland Security Appropriations
H.R. 2996, Interior Appropriations
FDA funding
H.R. 3081, Department of State Appropriations
H.R. 3326, S. 1390, Defense Appropriations
H.R. 3183, Energy and Water Development Appropriations
H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations
Budget Reconciliation
Funding for STEM, NIST and NSF
One month continuing resolution to fund federal programs
Funding for OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs
S.A. 2588 to Defense Appropriations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Security Council (NSC)
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 |
Mark |
Bescher |
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Robyn |
Boerstling |
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Counselor-Asst. Sec. Trans. Policy Ofc., DOT |
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Bryan |
Brendle |
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John |
Engler |
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Doug |
Goudie |
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Tim |
Lugbill |
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Monica |
McGuire |
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Pat |
Mears |
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Ryan |
Modlin |
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Aric |
Newhouse |
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Jeff |
Noah |
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Rosario |
Palmieri |
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Christine |
Scullion |
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Bob |
Shepler |
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Marc-Anthony |
Signorino |
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Keith |
Smith |
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Frank |
Vargo |
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LeAnne |
Wilson |
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 787, Clean Water Restoration Act
EPA's Revisions to NAAQS for Nitrogen
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Tiffany |
Adams |
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Mark |
Bescher |
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Bryan |
Brendle |
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John |
Engler |
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Rosario |
Palmieri |
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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
ICANN/gTLD
S. 515, H.R. 1260, Patent Reform Act of 2009
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Cybersecurity
Intellectual Property Rights
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. SENATE, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA)
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 |
Shaun |
Donnelly |
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Asst. USTR, Europe and Middle East |
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John |
Engler |
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Doug |
Goudie |
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Tim |
Lugbill |
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Ryan |
Modlin |
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Aric |
Newhouse |
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Bob |
Shepler |
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Marc-Anthony |
Signorino |
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Jay |
Timmons |
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Carter |
Wood |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Skills Gap
Workforce Investment Act
H.R. 1709, STEM Education Coordination Act of 2009
H.R. 4072, American Manufacturing Efficiency and Retraining Investment 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 |
John |
Engler |
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Jeri |
Kubicki |
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Tim |
Lugbill |
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Ryan |
Modlin |
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Christine |
Scullion |
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LeAnne |
Wilson |
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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
Renewable Offshore Energy
Sustainability
Renewable Electricity Standard
S. 661, Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership Through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009
Domestic energy production and supply
NEPA Permit Process
Energy Efficiency Incentives
H.R. 2454, S. 1462, American Clean Energy Act
American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act
Reporting of Greenhouse Gases
H.R. 3246, Advanced Vehicle Technology Act
H.R. 3165, Wind Energy Research and Development Act
FutureGen
Smart Grid - Modernize Transmission System
Energy Infrastructure - Pipelines
Clean Coal Technology
H.R. 3585, Solar Technology Roadmap Act
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Process Reform
Biomass Issues
Kerry, Graham, Lieberman Proposal
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of, 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 |
Mark |
Bescher |
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Bryan |
Brendle |
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Dorothy |
Coleman |
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John |
Engler |
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Doug |
Goudie |
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Tim |
Lugbill |
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Keith |
McCoy |
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Ryan |
Modlin |
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Aric |
Newhouse |
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Jeff |
Noah |
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Bob |
Shepler |
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Tara |
Smith |
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Jay |
Timmons |
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LeAnne |
Wilson |
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Carter |
Wood |
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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
S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Kids Safe Chemical Act
Toxic Substances Control Act
New Source Review (NSR)
H.R. 1580, E-waste Research and Development Act
H.R. 3202, Water Protection and Reinvestment Act
EPA "Endangerment Finding" for greenhouse gases
H.R. 2190, Mercury Pollution Reduction Act
Carbon Capture and Sequestration
EPA Proposal to regulate coal ash as hazardous waste
Climate change policy
Inland waterways infrastructure
Federal Toxic Substances Control Act
E-waste
EPA "Motor Vehicle Rule" for greenhouse gases
EPA "Tailoring Rule" for greenhouse gases
EPA "Johnson Memo" reconsideration
Copenhagen Climate Summit
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), 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 |
Tiffany |
Adams |
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Alexis |
Bayer |
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LA, Rep. Ensign |
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Mark |
Bescher |
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Bryan |
Brendle |
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John |
Engler |
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Sue |
Forrester |
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Doug |
Goudie |
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Tim |
Lugbill |
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Keith |
McCoy |
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Ryan |
Modlin |
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Aric |
Newhouse |
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Jeff |
Noah |
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Rosario |
Palmieri |
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Bob |
Shepler |
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Tara |
Smith |
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Jay |
Timmons |
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LeAnne |
Wilson |
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Carter |
Wood |
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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
Inez Tenenbaum CPSC Chair nomination
Robert Adler CPSC Commissioner nomination
Cass Sunstein OIRA nomination
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Implementation
Craig Becker NLRB nomination
CPSC tracking label provisions
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
David Michaels OSHA nomination
NLRB nominations in general
S. 448, H.R. 985, Federal Media Shield bill
S. 510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Chai Feldblum EEOC Commissioner nomination
Buy America provisions
Miriam Sapiro USTR nomination
Francisco Sanchez Commerce nominee
Lael Branard, Treasury nomination
Arturo Valenzuela Assistant Secretary Western Hemisphere nomination
Thomas Shannon, Ambassador to Brazil nomination
Michael Punk, Ambassador to WTO nomination
Continuation of Stay of Enforcement (CPSIA)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
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 |
Mark |
Bescher |
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Dorothy |
Coleman |
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John |
Engler |
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Sue |
Forrester |
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Jeri |
Kubicki |
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Tim |
Lugbill |
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Ryan |
Modlin |
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Aric |
Newhouse |
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Jeff |
Noah |
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Rosario |
Palmieri |
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Bob |
Shepler |
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Marc-Anthony |
Signorino |
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Keith |
Smith |
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Jay |
Timmons |
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LeAnne |
Wilson |
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Carter |
Wood |
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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
Public plan
COBRA benefits
Health IT
ERISA protection
S. 540, H.R. 1346, Medical Device Safety Act
H.R. 1322, re. retiree health benefits
Portable Health Choices Act
Baucus America's Healthy Future Act
H.R. 3962, Affordable Healthcare for America Act
H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
S.A. 2793, Dorgan Drug Re-importation Amendment
S. 391, Healthy Americans Act
Wellness issues
Value and Innovation Amendment Package
S. 1776, Medicare Physicians Fairness Act
Medicare Cuts
Medicaid Expansion
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Regulations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
Tiffany |
Adams |
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Dena |
Battle |
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Mark |
Bescher |
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Dorothy |
Coleman |
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John |
Engler |
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Sue |
Forrester |
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Jeri |
Kubicki |
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Tim |
Lugbill |
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Ryan |
Modlin |
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Aric |
Newhouse |
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Jeff |
Noah |
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Rosario |
Palmieri |
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Christine |
Scullion |
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Bob |
Shepler |
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Keith |
Smith |
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Jay |
Timmons |
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Colleen |
Vivori |
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LeAnne |
Wilson |
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Carter |
Wood |
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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
H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Antiterrorism 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 |
Alexis |
Bayer |
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LA, Rep. Ensign |
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Mark |
Bescher |
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John |
Engler |
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Tim |
Lugbill |
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Keith |
McCoy |
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Aric |
Newhouse |
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Carter |
Wood |
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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
H1B visas
E-Verify
H.R. 2028, New Employee Verification Act
Comprehensive Immigration Reform
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 |
Mark |
Bescher |
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John |
Engler |
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Jeri |
Kubicki |
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Ryan |
Modlin |
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Christine |
Scullion |
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LeAnne |
Wilson |
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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. 1409, S. 560, Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA)
H.R. 12, Paycheck Fairness Act
S. 1374, H.R. 3042, WARN Act
RESPECT Act
OSHA Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Rule
S. 1152, H.R. 2460, Healthy Families Act
H.R. 2607, Protecting America's Workers Act
Workplace Flexibility proposals
H.R. 2564, Paid Vacation Act
H.R. 1874, Patriot Corps. of America Act
H.R. 2113, Injury, Illness and Fatality Reporting Act
H.R. 3017, Employment Non-Discrimination Act
Regulations to Implement Executive Order 13496
Unemployment Insurance Extensions
Regulations related to the ADA Amendments Act
Family Friendly Workplace Act
FMLA Restoration Act
H.R. 3548, Unemployment Compensation Extension Act
AMERICA Works Act
H.R. 3991, Emergency Influenza Containment Act
H.R. 3721, S. 1756, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act
Proposed Changes to Union Representation Elections under the Railway Labor Act (RIN 3410-ZA00)
H.R. 4092, S. 2790, Pandemic Protection for Workers, Families and Businesses Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), 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 |
Mark |
Bescher |
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Dorothy |
Coleman |
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John |
Engler |
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Sue |
Forrester |
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Jeri |
Kubicki |
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Tim |
Lugbill |
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Monica |
McGuire |
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Aric |
Newhouse |
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Noah |
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Shepler |
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Keith |
Smith |
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Jay |
Timmons |
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Colleen |
Vivori |
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LeAnne |
Wilson |
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Carter |
Wood |
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Outer Continental Shelf
Onshore/offshore drilling
Hardrock mining
CEQ's Coastal and Ocean Resources Policy
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
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 |
Mark |
Bescher |
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Bryan |
Brendle |
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John |
Engler |
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Tim |
Lugbill |
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Keith |
McCoy |
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Ryan |
Modlin |
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Aric |
Newhouse |
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Jay |
Timmons |
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LeAnne |
Wilson |
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Carter |
Wood |
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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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill/Duty Suspension
Mexican Tariffs
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), Natl Security Council (NSC)
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 |
Mark |
Bescher |
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John |
Engler |
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Doug |
Goudie |
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Tim |
Lugbill |
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Ryan |
Modlin |
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Frank |
Vargo |
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LeAnne |
Wilson |
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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. 2352, S. 823, Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryback
AMT credits
Bonus depreciation
H.R. 422, S. 1203, R&D Tax credit
Last In First Out (LIFO) Repeal
Repatriation
Pension funding relief
Corporate tax reform
Deferral of U.S. tax on foreign earnings
H.R. 3300, H.R. 977, Derivative Markets Transparency and Accountability Act
H.R. 4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009
Tax increases on small manufacturers
Non-resident withholding tax (Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Act)
General Business Credits
Energy Efficiency tax incentives
VAT tax
H.R. 3435, H.R. 2640, H.R. 2454, H.R. 1256, Cash for Clunkers bill
H.R. 3269, Corporate and Financial Institution Compensation Fairness Act (Say on Pay)
Tax treatment of health care
Over the Counter (OTC) Derivatives Markets Act
American Reinvestment and Recovery Act
Tax increases on large manufacturers
S. 1617, H.R. 3083, IMPACT Act
Advanced Energy Tax Credit
S. Corp. Surtax for Healthcare
Executive Compensation limitations
S. 569, re. Corporate Disclosure
H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009
H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders bill
Gas tax
Shareholder Proxy Access
Availability of Credit
First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit
H.R. 3905, Estate Tax Relief Act
S. 1832, S. 1615, H.R. 3854, SBA Loan Limits Increased
Murphy, McMahon, Kratovil Amendment to H.R. 4173 re. Over the Counter Derivatives
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, White House Office, 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 |
Tiffany |
Adams |
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Dena |
Battle |
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Alexis |
Bayer |
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LA, Rep. Ensign |
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Mark |
Bescher |
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Dorothy |
Coleman |
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Candice |
Daniels |
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John |
Engler |
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Sue |
Forrester |
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Doug |
Goudie |
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Jeri |
Kubicki |
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Tim |
Lugbill |
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Keith |
McCoy |
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Monica |
McGuire |
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Ryan |
Modlin |
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Aric |
Newhouse |
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Jeff |
Noah |
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Rosario |
Palmieri |
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Christine |
Scullion |
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Bob |
Shepler |
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Marc-Anthony |
Signorino |
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Jay |
Timmons |
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Colleen |
Vivori |
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LeAnne |
Wilson |
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Carter |
Wood |
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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
Global Online Freedom Act
FCC National Broadband Plan
Broadband Technologies Opportunity Program
Rural Development Broadband Program
FCC Net Neutrality Initiative
S. 139, H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act
FCC Proposed Rulemaking on Internet Policies re. the full deployment of broadband
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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 |
Dorothy |
Coleman |
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John |
Engler |
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Tim |
Lugbill |
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Aric |
Newhouse |
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Marc-Anthony |
Signorino |
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Carter |
Wood |
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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 TOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Asbestos ban legislation
Tort reform
S. 527, H.R. 1508, Sunshine in Litigation Act
S. 148, H.R. 3190, Discount Consumer Pricing Act
H.R. 1020, Fairness in Arbitration Act
S. 448, H.R. 985, Free Flow of Information Act
Medical Malpractice/health care
General preemption issues
Medicare Secondary Payer Expansion
S. 1504, H.R. 4115, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009
S. 931, Arbitration Fairness 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 |
Mark |
Bescher |
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John |
Engler |
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Jeri |
Kubicki |
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Tim |
Lugbill |
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Ryan |
Modlin |
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Aric |
Newhouse |
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Rosario |
Palmieri |
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Christine |
Scullion |
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Bob |
Shepler |
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Keith |
Smith |
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LeAnne |
Wilson |
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Carter |
Wood |
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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
Build America Bonds
Transportation infrastructure
H.R. 1799, Safe and Efficient Transportation Act of 2009
Inland waterways infrastructure
Cross-border trucking
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund
National Infrastructure Bank
H.R. 3357, Highway Trust Fund Extension
Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009
Oversize Load Interstate Highway Permits
S. 1451, Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
NextGen Air Traffic Control System
S. 1498, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2009
H.R. 1618, Safe Highways and Infrastructure Preservation Act of 2009 (SHIPA)
Federal Trucking Rules Codified in the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act
House Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009
H.R. 4016, Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009
FMCSA Hours of Service Regulations
TSA 100% Air Cargo Screening Rules
H.R. 4191, Let Wall Street Pay for Restoration of Main Street Act of 2009
Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), President of the U.S., U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS), 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 |
Mark |
Bescher |
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Robyn |
Boerstling |
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Counselor-Asst. Sec. Trans. Policy Ofc., DOT |
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John |
Engler |
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Doug |
Goudie |
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Tim |
Lugbill |
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Ryan |
Modlin |
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Aric |
Newhouse |
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Jeff |
Noah |
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Rosario |
Palmieri |
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Bob |
Shepler |
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Marc-Anthony |
Signorino |
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Jay |
Timmons |
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LeAnne |
Wilson |
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Carter |
Wood |
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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
US/UAE 123 Agreement on Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation
WTO dispute settlement of EU ban on U.S. poultry
Doha Round
Export Control Modernization
Export promotion
10+2 Rule
Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) negotiations
Foreign investment
Divergent Standards
Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs)
Trade Adjustment Assistance
Trade Preferences Extension
Buy America
Panama Free Trade Agreement
Transpacific Trade Partnership Agreement
G20 Standstill Agreement
Cross-border trade with Canada/Norther Border Initiative
Anti-counterfeiting Trade Agreement
EUs REACh chemicals regime
Korean Free Trade Agreement
WTO Dispute Settlement Procedures with China
Transatlantic Economic Council
Customs Reauthorization
H.R. 4284, Andean Trade Preference Extension Act
S. 496, Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2009
China "Green Dam" software implementation
Columbia Free Trade Act
Stragetic and Economic Dialogue with China
U.S. Voluntary Standards System
421 Case on China
Business Visas
S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act
Intellectual Property Counterfeiting and Piracy
Capital Increase of World Bank Group, IBRD and IFC
Sugar Industry Proposals
Trade Enforcement and Compliance
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, State - Dept of (DOS), Natl Security Council (NSC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
Mark |
Bescher |
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Shaun |
Donnelly |
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Asst. USTR, Europe and Middle East |
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John |
Engler |
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Doug |
Goudie |
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Tim |
Lugbill |
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Pat |
Mears |
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Ryan |
Modlin |
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Aric |
Newhouse |
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Jeff |
Noah |
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Catherine |
Robinson |
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Marc-Anthony |
Signorino |
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Jay |
Timmons |
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Frank |
Vargo |
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LeAnne |
Wilson |
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Carter |
Wood |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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