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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 500 NEW JERSEY AVE, NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | CHICAGO |
State | IL |
Zip Code | 60611 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 27070-12
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6. House ID# 317330000
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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 | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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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: JERRY GIOVANIELLO, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS |
Date | 04/17/2009 |
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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Maintainence of Separation between Banking & Commerce:
S. 356 / H.R. 111 - Community Choice in Real Estate Act
H.R. 1105 - Omnibus Apporopriations Act, 2009
Foreclosure Mitigation & Relief Efforts; Safe Harbor Provisions for Mortgage Servicers:
H.R. 384 - "TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009."
H.R. 786 - "To make permanent the temporary increase in deposit insurance coverage, and for other purposes."
H.R. 788 - "To provide a safe harbor for mortgage servicers who engage in specified mortgage loan modifications, and for other purposes."
Maintainence of 2008 GSE Loan Limits through 2009:
H.R. 1 - "American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009"
Modification of Loans for Troubled Borrowers:
H.R. 225 - "Emergency Homeownership & Equity Protection Act"
Additional Consumer Protections & Changes to the Mortgage Origination Process:
H.R. 1728 - "Mortgage Reform & Anti-Predatory Lending Act
H.R. 514 - " Responsible Subprime Lending Act"
H.R. 1106 - "Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009"
Changes to the Hope for Homeowners Program:
H.R. 787 - "To make improvements in the Hope for Homeowners Program, and for other purposes."
Consultations with FHFA Regarding GSE Fee Increases
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, Federal Reserve System, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), 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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Jamie |
Gregory |
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Jim |
Freeman |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Sam |
Whitfield |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Tony |
Hutchinson |
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Jeff |
Lischer |
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Joe |
Ventrone |
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Megan |
Booth |
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Lisa |
Brechtel |
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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 BNK
16. Specific lobbying issues
Allowing Bankruptcy Judges to Cramdown Mortgage Principal for Troubled Borrowers:
H.R. 200 - "Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009"
S. 61 - "Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009"
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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Jamie |
Gregory |
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Jim |
Freeman |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Sam |
Whitfield |
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Tony |
Hutchinson |
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Jeff |
Lischer |
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Joe |
Ventrone |
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Megan |
Booth |
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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
Patent Reform:
S. 299 / H.R. 628 -- "To establish a pilot program in certain United States District Courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges"
S. 515 / H.R. 1260 - "Patent Reform Act of 2009"
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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Jamie |
Gregory |
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Jim |
Freeman |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Sam |
Whitfield |
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Melanie |
Wyne |
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Scott |
Rinn |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Prohibition of Marketing via SMS: H.R. 1391 - "SMASH Act of 2009"
Notification of Customers following Data Breach: S. 139 - Data Breach Notification Act of 2009
Establishment of the Office of National Cybersecurity Advisor in the Executive Office of the President:
S. 778 - "A bill to establish, within the Executive Office of the President, the Office of National Cybersecurity Advisor"
Protection of Social Security Numbers:
S. 141 / H.R. 122 - "Protecting the Privacy of Social Security Numbers Act of 2009."
Prohibition of Mandatory Binding Arbitration Clauses:
H.R 1020 - "Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009"
Consultations with FTC Regarding Proposed Changes to Guides for Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Jamie |
Gregory |
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Jim |
Freeman |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Sam |
Whitfield |
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Melanie |
Wyne |
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Scott |
Rinn |
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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
Funding for Energy-Efficient Retrofits for Existing Buildings:
H.R.1573 - "National Home Energy Savings Revolving Fund Act"
H.R. 1778 - "Retrofit for Energy & Environmental Performance (REEP) Program Act
H.R. _____ - "American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009"
Designation of Endangered Species by the Depts. of the Interior & Commerce:
H..J Res. 18 - "Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, relating to interagency cooperation under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. "
Expansion of Wilderness Areas under Jurisdiction of Public Lands Agencies:
S. 22 - "Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009."
Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grants; State Energy Program Funding; Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Homeowners:
H.R. 1 / S. 1 - "American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009"
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Energy - Dept of, Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Jamie |
Gregory |
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Jim |
Freeman |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Sam |
Whitfield |
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Austin |
Perez |
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Megan |
Booth |
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Russell |
Riggs |
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Lisa |
Brechtel |
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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
Expansion of Small Business Health Coverage:
H.R. 859 Small Business CHOICE Act of 2009
H.R. 15 National Health Insurance Act
Expansion of Small Business Health Coverage (cont'd):
H.R. 193 AmeriCare Health Care Act of 2009
S. 93 Small Business Empowerment Act
S. 79 Healthy Businesses, Healthy Workers Reinsurance Act of 2009
S. 45 Medical Care Access Protection Act of 2009
S. 391 -- Healthy Americans Act
H.R. 879 Affordable Health Care Expansion Act of 2009
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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Jamie |
Gregorry |
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Jim |
Freeman |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Sam |
Whitfield |
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Marcia |
Salkin |
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Scott |
Rinn |
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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 HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
FHA Prohibition on Seller-funded Downpayment Assistance: H.R. 600 -- "FHA Seller-Financed Downpayment Reform Act of 2009"
FHA Loan Limit Increase: H.R. 587 - "To increase the loan limits for the FHA single family housing mortgage insurance programs"
FHA Loan Limit Increase: H.R 1 / S. 1 "American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), 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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Jamie |
Gregory |
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Jim |
Freeman |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Sam |
Whitfield |
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Megan |
Booth |
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Jerry |
Nagy |
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Joe |
Ventrone |
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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
H-2B Temporary Worker Visa Program:
S. 388 / H.R. 1136 - "Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2009."
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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Jamie |
Gregory |
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Jim |
Freeman |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Sam |
Whitfield |
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Marcia |
Salkin |
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Scott |
Rinn |
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Russell |
Riggs |
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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 INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program
H.R. 1105 - "Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009"
Establishment of National Government Programs to Provide Affordable & Available Insurance for Natural Disasters:
H.R. 998 - "Policyholder Protection Act of 2009"
H.R. 83 - "Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2009"
S. 505 - "Homeowner's Defense Act of 2009"
Addition of Wind Coverage to National Flood Insurance Program:
H.R. 1264 - "Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009"
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 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 |
Jerry |
Giovaniello |
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Jamie |
Gregory |
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Jim |
Freeman |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Sam |
Whitfield |
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Austin |
Perez |
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Russell |
Riggs |
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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
Home Purchase Tax Credit for First-Time Homebuyers:
H.R 1 / S. 1 - "American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009"
S. 253 - "Fix Housing First Homebuyer Tax Credit Act"
S. 312 - "First-Time Homebuyers' Tax Credit Act of 2009"
Repeal of Recapture Provisions of 2007 Homebuyer Tax Credit:
H.R. 525 - "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the recapture rule of the first-time homebuyer credit and to extend the application of the credit through 2009. "
Tax Deductibility of Health Insurance Premiums Paid for Self-Employed Individuals:
H.R. 1740 / S. 725 - "Equity for Our Nation's Self-Employed Act of 2009"
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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Giovaniello |
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Jamie |
Gregory |
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Freeman |
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Helen |
Devlin |
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Dan |
Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Sam |
Whitfield |
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Linda |
Goold |
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Marcia |
Salkin |
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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
Safety & Access to Alternative Modes of Transportation: H.R. 1443 / S. 584 - Complete Streets Act of 2009
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Giovaniello |
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Gregory |
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Freeman |
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Devlin |
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Blair |
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Ken |
Wingert |
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Whitfield |
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Bob |
McNamara |
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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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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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