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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 600 MARYLAND AVENUE, SW |
Address2 | Ste. 1000W |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20024 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 2285-12
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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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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: Richard Newpher, Executive Vice President |
Date | 10/07/2010 |
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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Biotechnology
Farm Bill Implementation
Farm Bill Disaster Program Implementation
DoJ/USDA Solicitation of Comments on Competition
Dairy Product Price Support Program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), 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 |
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Anderson |
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Ronald |
Karney |
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Mark |
Maslyn |
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Tara |
Smith |
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Mary Kay |
Thatcher |
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Rosemarie |
Watkins |
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Russell |
Williams |
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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 ANI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 5101 - To establish a Chief Veterinary Officer in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes
S. 3262 - To establish a Chief Veterinary Officer in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes
H.R. 4733 - The Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act
Livestock Indemnity Program
Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program
Beef Promotion and Research Order
GIPSA Farm Bill Regulations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
John |
Anderson |
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Ronald |
Karney |
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Kelli |
Ludlum |
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Mark |
Maslyn |
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Tara |
Smith |
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Mary Kay |
Thatcher |
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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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Amendment # 3892 - offered by Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) to grant the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the authority to supersede the regulatory judgment of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over natural gas and electricity futures, swaps and options markets.
S. 3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010
H.R. 4173 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010
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 |
Anderson |
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Ronald |
Karney |
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Kelli |
Ludlum |
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Mark |
Maslyn |
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Patricia |
Wolff |
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Bob |
Young |
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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
FY11 - Homeland Security Appropriations Bill
H.R. 4899 - the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010
FY 11 - Senate Budget Resolution
S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010
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 |
Ronald |
Karney |
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Mark |
Maslyn |
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Patricia |
Wolff |
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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
H.R. 5088 - America's Commitment to Clean Water Act
Senate Joint Resolution 26 - regarding EPA's Endangerment Finding
House Joint Resolution 76 - regarding EPA's Endangerment Finding
S. 1816, the Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2010
S. 3072 - Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act
H.R. 4753 - Stationary Source Regulations Delay Act
S. 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act
H.R. 5509 - Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act
Concentrated Animal Feed Operations (CAFO) Rule
Atrazine Regulation
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
Title V of the Clean Air Act
Greenhouse Gas Mandatory Reporting
Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding
Spray Drift Regulation and Reporting
NPDES and pesticides
TMDLs for nutrients and sediment
Chesapeake Bay Executive order on protection and restoration
Numeric Nutrient Standards for lakes and streams
Forest Service Planning
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 |
Ron |
Gaskill |
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Ronald |
Karney |
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Rick |
Krause |
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Mark |
Maslyn |
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Don |
Parrish |
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Danielle |
Quist |
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Paul |
Schlegel |
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Tyler |
Wegmeyer |
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Allison |
Specht |
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Bob |
Young |
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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 CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 2996, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010
Arsenic Regulations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Ronald |
Karney |
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Mark |
Maslyn |
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Paul |
Schlegel |
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Tyler |
Wegmeyer |
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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
H.R. 2409 The Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act
S. 1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009
S. 3381 - A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify certain definitions of the term "renewable biomass", and for other purposes.
S. 3464, the Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010
Renewable Fuel Standard
Ethanol Blend Levels
Biomass Crop Assistance Program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Energy - 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 |
Elizabeth |
Jones |
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Ronald |
Karney |
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Rick |
Krause |
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Paul |
Schlegel |
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Allison |
Specht |
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Mark |
Maslyn |
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Bob |
Young |
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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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Senate Amendment #3903 authored by Senator Saxby Chambliss. This amendment would clarify provisions in the underlying bill intended to exempt Farmer Mac farm and rural electric cooperative loan programs from the bills risk retention requirements.
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 |
Mary Kay |
Thatcher |
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Mark |
Maslyn |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.510 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
H.R. 2749 Food Safety Enhancement 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 |
Ronald |
Karney |
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Kelli |
Ludlum |
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Mark |
Maslyn |
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Mary Kay |
Thatcher |
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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
H.R. 5175, the Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
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 |
Danielle |
Quist |
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Mark |
Maslyn |
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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
H.R. 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
H.R. 5141, the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination 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 |
Ronald |
Karney |
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Mark |
Maslyn |
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Patricia |
Wolff |
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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
S.1038 Agricultural Jobs Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2009
H.R. 2414 - Agricultural Jobs Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2009
H-2A Guest Worker Program
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 |
Ron |
Gaskill |
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Ronald |
Karney |
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Mark |
Maslyn |
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Patrick |
O'Brien |
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Danielle |
Quist |
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Paul |
Schlegel |
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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. 3564, the Childrens Act for Responsible Employment of 2009 (CARE Act)
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 |
Ron |
Gaskill |
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Ronald |
Karney |
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Mark |
Maslyn |
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Paul |
Schlegel |
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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
S. 3231, the Grow Renewable Energy from Ethanol Naturally (GREEN) Jobs Act of 2010.
S. 1589 - The Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act
H.R. 4213 - American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 (Senate)
H.R. 4213 - Tax Extenders Act of 2009 (House)
H.R. 4154 Permanent Estate Tax relief for Families, Farmers and Small Businesses Act of 2009
H.R. 4940 Renewable Fuels Reinvestment Act.
H.R. 4070 Renewable Fuels Reinvestment Act.
H.R. 275 To repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.
S. 292 - Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009
H.R. 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010
H.R. 2847 Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment 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 |
Ronald |
Karney |
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Mark |
Maslyn |
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Patricia |
Wolff |
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Cody |
Lyon |
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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 RES
16. Specific lobbying issues
Conservation Stewardship Program
Conservation Reserve Program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Elizabeth |
Jones |
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Ronald |
Karney |
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Mark |
Maslyn |
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Paul |
Schlegel |
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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
H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act
Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
World Trade Organization
Trade Promotion Authority
Cuba Free Trade Agreement
U.S.- Panama Free Trade Agreement
Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), 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 |
Chris |
Garza |
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Ronald |
Karney |
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Mark |
Maslyn |
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Megan |
Provost |
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Dave |
Salmonsen |
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Rosemarie |
Watkins |
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Bob |
Young |
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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 TRU
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 639 - Legislation to clarify the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
H.R. 1220 - Legislation to clarify the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Cross Border Trucking Pilot Program with Mexico
FMCSA Hours of Service.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Chris |
Garza |
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Jones |
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Ronald |
Karney |
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Mark |
Maslyn |
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Paul |
Schlegel |
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Rosemarie |
Watkins |
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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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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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