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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 815 16TH STREET, NW, #600 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20006 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 7383-12
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6. House ID# 317850000
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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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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: Michael Monroe, Director of Government Affairs |
Date | 04/14/2010 |
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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - A bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Entire bill.
HR 3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act - A bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americas and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Entire bill.
HR 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - The Senate changed the text of this revenue bill and amended it to be the vehicle to pass health care reform legislation intended to make quality, affordable health care available for more Americans and to reduce the cost of health care. Entire bill.
S. 1796 - America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 - An original bill to provide affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes. Entire bill.
S. 1679 - Affordable Health Choices Act - A bill to make quality, affordable health care available to all Americans, reduce costs, improve health care quality, enhance disease prevention and strengthen the health care workforce. Entire bill.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
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Monroe |
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McCartin |
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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
HR 1409 / S.560 - Employee Free Choice Act - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join or assist labor organziations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes. Entire bill.
Labor Management - Proposals to update regulations under the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959.
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 |
Michael |
Monroe |
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McCartin |
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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
HR 4213 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes. Entire bill, and amendments related to additional tax relief for businesses.
HR 3408 - Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability and Consistency Act - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules relating to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees, and for other purposes. Entire bill.
Internet Travel Tax Fairness Act - A bill that would create a special federal tax preference exclusively for third party intermediaries. No current bill number. Entire bill.
HR 4849 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, extend the Build America Bonds program, provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives, and for other purposes. Supporting the Build America Bonds program.
HR 4691 - To provide a temporary extension of certain programs, and for other purposes. Entire bill.
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 |
Michael |
Monroe |
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McCartin |
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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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 3337 - A bill to amend Title 38, United States Code, to provide for the use of entitlement under Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Program for the pursuit of apprenticeships and on-the-job training. Entire bill.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
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 |
Michael |
Monroe |
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McCartin |
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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
Comprehensive Immigration Reform - reform of the regulations governing workplace verification, border security, guest worker visas and temporary worker programs. No bill number.
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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Monroe |
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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
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2011 - A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. An amendment to the Appropriations Act to aurthorize funding for the Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans Employment Program. No bill number yet.
National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2010 - Establishes a new method through which the Federal Government can finance infrastrucure projects of substantial regional or national significance more effectively with public and private capital. No current bill number. Entire bill.
HR 2847 - A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Entire bill.
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 |
Michael |
Monroe |
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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. 1733 - Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act - A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. Entire bill.
Title XVII - Working to ensure that the Title XVII loan guarantee program, created by the 2005 Energy Policy Act, operates in a manner consistent with Congressional intent. No bill exists.
S 3079 - Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010 - A bill to assist in the creation of new jobs by providing financial incentives for owners of commercial buildings and multifamily residential buildings to retrofit their buildings with energy efficient building equipment and materials and for other purposes. Entire bill.
S 3177 - Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 - A bill to provide for the establishment of a Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program, and for other purposes. Entire bill.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, 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 |
Michael |
Monroe |
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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
HR 1262 - Water Quality Investment Act of 2009 - To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes. Entire bill.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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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