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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 722 12th Street NW |
Address2 | 4th Fl |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20002 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 3801-12
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6. House ID# 325740000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2012 |
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: CHRISTOPHER BUTLER, CHIEF OF STAFF |
Date | 4/20/2012 |
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
H.R.3062 Dairy Security Act of 2011
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Kelly |
Cobb |
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Grover |
Norquist |
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Christopher |
Butler |
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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 ART
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3261 Stop Online Piracy Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Kelsey |
Zahourek |
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Grover |
Norquist |
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Christopher |
Butler |
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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
H Con Res 112 FY 2013 Budget Resolution
H.R. 1173 Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011
H.R. 3521 Expedited Legislative Line-Item Veto and Rescissions Act of 2011
H.R. 3989 Student Success Act
H.R. 3990 Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act
H.R. 4013 Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2012
H.R. 4303 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012
H.R. 7 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Ryan |
Ellis |
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Mattie |
Corrao |
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KELSEY |
Zahourek |
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Grover |
Norquist |
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Christopher |
Butler |
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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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3261 Stop Online Piracy Act
H.R.1002 Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011
H.R.1860 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
H.R.2168 Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act
H.R.3309 Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2012
H.R.3675 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act
IB Docket No. 11-109 Comment on NTIA Letter Regarding LightSquared Condititonal Waiver
S.1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011
S.1212 Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act
S.2008 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act of 2011
S.543 Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011
S.971 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
KELSEY |
ZAHOUREK |
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KELLY |
COBB |
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CHRISTOPHER |
BUTLER |
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GROVER |
NORQUIST |
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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 CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.2701 Main Street Fairness Act
H.R.3179 Marketplace Equity Act of 2011
S.1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011
S.1452 Main Street Fairness Act
S.1832 Marketplace Fairness Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
KELLY |
COBB |
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GROVER |
NORQUIST |
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CHRISTOPHER |
BUTLER |
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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
H.R. 3261 Stop Online Piracy Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
KELSEY |
ZAHOUREK |
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GROVER |
NORQUIST |
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CHRISTOPHER |
BUTLER |
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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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1433 Private Property Rights Protection Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
KELSEY |
ZAHOUREK |
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CHRISTOPHER |
BUTLER |
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GROVER |
NORQUIST |
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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. 7 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act
S.1813 Senate Transportation Bill
S.2064 the Energy Freedom and Economic Prosperity Act (EFEPA)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
CHRISTOPHER |
PRANDONI |
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CHRISTOPHER |
BUTLER |
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GROVER |
NORQUIST |
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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
H.R. 4105 To apply the countervailing duty provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4303 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
KELSEY |
ZAHOUREK |
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GROVER |
NORQUIST |
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CHRISTOPHER |
BUTLER |
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislation to repeal Jackson-Vanik Amdt and Establish PNTR with Russia
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
KELSEY |
ZAHOUREK |
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GROVER |
NORQUIST |
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CHRISTOPHER |
BUTLER |
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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 Con Res 112 FY 2013 Budget Resolution
H.R. 1173 Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011
H.R. 1549 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the unearned income medicare contribution.
H.R. 3819 Health Freedom for Seniors Act
H.R. 4064 Keeping Promises to Taxpayers Act
H.R. 4160 State Health Flexibility Act
H.R. 452 Medicare Decisions Accountability Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
RYAN |
ELLIS |
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MATTIE |
CORRAO |
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GROVER |
NORQUIST |
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CHRISTOPHER |
BUTLER |
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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.4385 Rewarding Achievement and Incentivizing Successful Employees (RAISE) Act
S.1789 The 21st Century Postal Service Act
S.J. Res. 36 Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
CHRISTOPHER |
PRANDONI |
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CHRISTOPHER |
BUTLER |
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GROVER |
NORQUIST |
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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 MON
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4105 To apply the countervailing duty provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
KELSEY |
ZAHOUREK |
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CHRISTOPHER |
BUTLER |
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GROVER |
NORQUIST |
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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
H.R. 1433 Private Property Rights Protection Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
KELSEY |
ZAHOUREK |
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CHRISTOPHER |
BUTLER |
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GROVER |
NORQUIST |
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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 ROD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 7 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
MATTIE |
CORRAO |
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CHRISTOPHER |
BUTLER |
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GROVER |
NORQUIST |
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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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 7 American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
MATTIE |
CORRAO |
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CHRISTOPHER |
BUTLER |
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GROVER |
NORQUIST |
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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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4105 To apply the countervailing duty provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
KELSEY |
ZAHOUREK |
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CHRISTOHPER |
BUTLER |
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GROVER |
NORQUIST |
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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
H Con Res 112 FY 2013 Budget Resolution
H.R. 1549 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the unearned income medicare contribution.
H.R. 3819 Health Freedom for Seniors Act
H.R. 4013 Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2012
H.R. 4064 Keeping Promises to Taxpayers Act
H.R.1002 Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011
H.R.1860 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
H.R.3179 Marketplace Equity Act of 2011
S.1452 Main Street Fairness Act
S.1832 Marketplace Fairness Act
S.543 Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011
S.971 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
RYAN |
ELLIS |
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MATTIE |
CORRAO |
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KELSEY |
ZAHOUREK |
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CHRISTOPHER |
BUTLER |
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GROVER |
NORQUIST |
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KELLY |
COBB |
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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
Legislation to repeal Jackson-Vanik Amdt and Establish PNTR with Russia
H.R. 4105 To apply the countervailing duty provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4303 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, 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 |
KELSEY |
ZAHOUREK |
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CHRISTOPHER |
BUTLER |
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GROVER |
NORQUIST |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.1002 Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011
H.R.1860 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
H.R.2168 Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act
H.R.2701 Main Street Fairness Act
H.R.3179 Marketplace Equity Act of 2011
H.R.3309 Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2012
H.R.3675 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act
IB Docket No. 11-109 Comment on NTIA Letter Regarding LightSquared Condititonal Waiver
S.1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011
S.1212 Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act
S.1452 Main Street Fairness Act
S.1832 Marketplace Fairness Act
S.2008 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act of 2011
S.543 Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011
S.971 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
House of Representatives, Senate, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
KELLY |
COBB |
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CHRISTOPHER |
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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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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following 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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