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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1301 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, NW, #400 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 11003-12
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6. House ID# 318240000
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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: Robert J. Tedeschi Sr. V.P. Finance and Administration |
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2537, the Beach Act of 2007; Amendment 1; earmarks
H.R. 2634, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007; all sections
H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections
Support for Motion to Instruct by Rep. Jeff Flake and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to H.R. 2419, the farm bill; a new permanent disaster program and use the updated 2008 CBO baseline for scoring
H.R. 3221 (formally H.R. 5830), the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Housing and Homeowner Retention Act, and H.R. 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act; all sections
Conference report on H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill; all sections
H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; amendments on additional spending
H.R. 5658, National Defense Authorization Act; Rep. Jeff Flake amendment on Section 1431
S. Con. Res. 70, the fiscal 2009 Budget Resolution Conference Report; all sections
H.R. 3021, The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act; all sections
S. Con. Res. 70, the Concurrent Budget Resolution for 2009; all sections
House Republican CaucusBUDCriticism of the Fiscal Integrity Task Force (FIT)
H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008; all sections
Fiscal 2009 Agriculture on farm subsidy payments; Rep. Mark Kirk (Ill.) amendment; farm subsidies
S. 2636, the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; S.AMDT. 4473; striking funding for Community Development Block Grants
H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, Sen. DeMints Motion to Recommit; earmarks
H.R. 1155, technical corrections to SAFTELU, S. AMDT. 4538; bicameral commission on Coconut Road
H.R. 5613, Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008; all sections
Sen. Levin/staffBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance
Chief Counsel GOP Senate BankingBUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance
Sen. Akaka/Isackson/staff BUDS. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance
S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance
S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; amendments that would add wind coverage or reinsurance
S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; wind insurance
H.R. 2419, the 2008 Farm Bill conference report; all sections
H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; all sections
H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations; $100 million for four CASA-235 marine patrol aircraft
H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008; DME contract moratoria
S. 2284, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2008; Wicker and Nelson amendments
H.R. 2419, Farm Bill; Title III
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 |
Elizabeth |
Wright |
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V.P. Government Affairs |
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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5353, the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008; all sections
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 |
Elizabeth |
Wright |
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V.P. Government Affairs |
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
H.R. 4789, The Performance Rights Act; all sections
H.R. 6344, Responsive Government Act of 2008; Sec. 4
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 |
Elizabeth |
Wright |
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V.P. Government Affairs |
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
H.R. 2642 the fiscal year 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act or to the fiscal year 2009 Defense Appropriations Act; amendments that would halt the Air Force contract for aerial refueling tanker
H.R. 5658; Defense Authorization; amendments to scuttle the Air Force refueling tanker contract before the GAO conducts its review of the process
H.R. 5658, the National Defense Authorization Act; amendments that would interfere with the Air Force refueling tanker contract
H.R. 2642, 2008 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act or to the fiscal year 2009 Defense Appropriations Act; all amendments that would halt the Air Force contract for aerial refueling tankers
H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization; amendments that might interfere with GAO review of Air Force refueling tanker contract
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 |
Elizabeth |
Wright |
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V.P. Government Affairs |
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
House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming hearing and solutions on oil and gas prices
Rep. Peterson amendment to the fiscal 2009 Interior Appropriations Act ; lifting Congressional moratoria on oil and natural gas exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf beyond 50 miles
H.R. 5911, the Remove Incentives to Produce Ethanol (RIPE) Act; all sections.
Interior 2009 Approps, Rep. John Peterson (R- Pa.); amendment lifting moratoria on OCS
H.R. 6052, The Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008; all sections
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 |
Elizabeth |
Wright |
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V.P. Government Affairs |
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. 5719, the Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008; all sections
H.R. 6049, The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; all sections
S. 2991, Consumer First Energy Act; all sections
S. 3036, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008; all sections
S. 3036, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008; all sections
H.R. 6049, The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; all sections
S. 3044, Consumer First Energy Act; all sections
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 |
Elizabeth |
Wright |
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V.P. Government Affairs |
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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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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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