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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 10 G Street |
Address2 | Suite 420 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20002 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 38357-12
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6. House ID# 333630000
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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 |
| INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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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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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Joseph Gordon, Secretary-Treasurer |
Date | 04/23/2009 |
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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 915-- FAA Reauthorization Acto of 2009
HR 912-- Airline Flight Crew and Medical Leave Act
Antitrust Immunity for International Aviation Alliances
Foreign Ownership and Cabotage Issues
Aircraft Repair Station Safety and Security Air Traffic Control Privatization
Aviation Security
Federal Aviation Administration Nominations
Federal Aviation Administration Staffing Issues
Federal Aviation Administration Labor-Management Relations
Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Fatigue Issues (application of OSHA standards)
Federal Aviation Administration Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting
Employee Background Checks
Airline Pensions
E.U. - U.S. Air Transport Service Agreement
Airline Mergers
Flight Duty Time
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
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 |
Portia |
Reddick White |
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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
HconRes85 - Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Governemnt for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014.
SConRes13 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Governemnt for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate bedgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014.
HR 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Acto fo 2009 (Transportation Investment, Buy America and Buy American, Trade Adjustment Assistant Reauthorization)
Transportation Appropriation
Homeland Security Appropriations
Labor - HHS Appropriations
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 |
Portia |
Reddick White |
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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 MAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Transportation Worker Indentification Credential
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), 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 |
Portia |
Reddick White |
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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
HR 233 - The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009
S. 146 - The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009
HR 1789 - Comprehensive Rail Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009
HR 1806 - Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Act
High Speed Rail
Freight Rail Reregulation
Amtrak Labor-Managment Contract Issues
Amtrak Funding
Rail Apprenticeships
Rail Labor Protections
Railroad Retirement Board Nominations
Amtrak Board Nominations
Federal Railroad Administration Nominations
Worker Security Training
Surface Transportaion Board Nominations
Railroad Retirement/Occupation Disability
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Railroad Administration, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Railroad Retirement Board
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 |
Portia |
Reddick White |
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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
HR 55 - Creating Opportunities to Motivate Mass-Transit Utilization to Encourage Ridership (COMMUTER) Act of 2009
HR 863 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employees to receive transportaiton fringe benefits for the same month both in the form of transit passes and reimbursement of bicycle commuting expenses.
Transportation Security Administration Nominations
Surface Transportation Reauthorization
Hazardous mateirial Transportaion Reauthorization
Operating Assistance for Transit Agencies
Transit Safety and Security Issues
Background and Security Clearnaces on the Transportation Workforce
Cross Border Bus Safety
Department of Transportaion Nominations
National Transportation Safety Board Nominations
National Mediation Board Nominations
National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization
Over-the-Road Bus Safety Issues
Transit Apprenticeships
Worker Training
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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 |
Portia |
Reddick White |
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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
HR 1409 and S 560 - Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
Davis Bacon
13(c) Transit Worker Labor Protections
Labor Law Coverage of Express Carriers
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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 |
Portia |
Reddick White |
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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
Trade Adjustment Assistance Coverage for Transportation Workers
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 |
Portia |
Reddick White |
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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
S 575 - Clean, Low Emission, Afforadable, New Transportation Efficiency (CLEAN TEA) Act
HR 1329 -- Clean Low Emission, Affordable New Transportation Efficiency (CLEAN TEA) Act
Renewable Energy Sources
Climate Change Issues
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 |
Portia |
Reddick White |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Employment Background Checks
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
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Portia |
Reddick White |
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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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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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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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