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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1716 LOCUST STREET |
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City | DES MOINES |
State | IA |
Zip Code | 50309 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 24932-12
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6. House ID# 323510000
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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. | ||||||||
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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 L. Hadenfeldt |
Date | 04/18/2008 |
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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1597 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007- To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces
S 234 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007- A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces
S 337White Spaces Act of 2007- A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes
H. Con. Res. 244 (Senate & HouseLocal Radio Freedom Act- Support the resolution opposing any new music license fee or tax
HR 5353 Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008- Net neutrality, would direct the Federal Communications Commission to investigate whether Internet service providers restrict the speed at which users access certain content online
S 1223 The First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007- To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes.
HR 2331 The First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007- To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes.
HR 2060 The Internet Radio Equality Act- To provide relief from excessively high copyright royalty rates and to reform the Copyright Royalty Board process
S 1353 The Internet Radio Equality Act - To provide relief from excessively high copyright royalty rates and to reform the Copyright Royalty Board process
HR 251 Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007- Caller ID Spoofing
HR 740 Preventing Harassment through Outbound Number Enforcement (PHONE) Act of 2007- Caller ID Spoofing
S 704Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007- Caller ID Spoofing
HR 936 Prevention of Fraudulent Access to Phone Records Act- Customer Proprietary Network Information
S 781Do-Not-Call Registry Fee Extension Act of 2007- Do Not Call Registry
S 2096 Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007- Do Not Call Registry
HR 3541 Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007 - Do Not Call Registry
HR 2601 Do-Not-Call Registry Fee Extension Act of 2007 - Do Not Call Registry
Congressional Letter to FCC being circulated to Members of Congress by Representatives Mike Ross and Marsha Blackburn regarding concerns about new localism regulations
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 |
Hadenfeldt |
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Director of Government Relations |
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 5267 Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008- To regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes.
HR 4351 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act- Legislation providing a temporary "patch" of the alternative minimum tax (AMT) to relieve many taxpayers of the AMT obligation for one year
HR 3678 Internet Tax Freedom Act Amendments Act of 2007- Internet Tax Moratorium
HR 3861 The AMT Credit Fairness and Relief Act- Would resolve the unintended application of the AMT tax as applied to incentive stock options (ISOs).
S 2389 The AMT Credit Fairness and Relief Act- Would resolve the unintended application of the AMT tax as applied to incentive stock options (ISOs).
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 |
Hadenfeldt |
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Director of Government Relations |
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 RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1424 The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction equity Act- To amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, and section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans.
S 2473 Defined Contribution Plan Fee Disclosure Act- Addresses the disclosure of 401(k) plan fees
HR 3185 The Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act- Amends ERISA to expand disclosure of fees by employer sponsors and service providers.
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 |
Hadenfeldt |
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Director of Government Relations |
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
S 558Mental Health Parity Act of 2007- A bill to provide parity between health insurance coverage of mental health benefits and benefits for medical and surgical services.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Jerry |
Hadenfeldt |
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Director of Government Relations |
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 ADV
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1108 The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act- To give the Food and Drug Administration jurisdiction over tobacco products and their advertising
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 |
Hadenfeldt |
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Director of Government Relations |
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
S 2500 Performance Rights Act- A bill to provide fair compensation to artists for use of their sound recordings.
HR 4789 Performance Rights Act- A bill to provide fair compensation to artists for use of their sound recordings.
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 |
Hadenfeldt |
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Director of Government Relations |
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
HR 964 Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act Spy Act - Spyware
HR 1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007- Spyware
S 602 Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007- Childrens Online Safety
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 |
Hadenfeldt |
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Director of Government Relations |
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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 239Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007- Data Security Breach Legislation
S 495Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007- Data Security Breach Legislation
S 1202 Personal Data Protection Act of 2007- Data Security Breach Legislation
S 1178 Identity Theft Prevention Act- Data Security Breach Legislation
HR 948 Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007- Social Security Number Privacy
S 1208 Social Security Account Number Protection Act- Social Security Number Privacy
HR 3046 Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007- Social Security Number Privacy
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 |
Hadenfeldt |
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Director of Government Relations |
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 AER
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 5270 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2008- Would extend current-law taxes and Federal Aviation Administration contract authority through June 30, 2008.
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 |
Hadenfeldt |
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Director of Government Relations |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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