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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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| Address1 | 1100 G St., NW |
Address2 | Suite 500 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400954756-12
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6. House ID# 420930000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2014 |
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 |
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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Scott Amey |
Date | 10/20/2014 4:51:01 PM |
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. 1211, FOIA OVERSIGHT AND IMPLEMENTATION ACT OF 2013, SUPPORTED REFORMS IN THIS BILL TO INCREASE PUBLIC ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT INFORMATION THROUGH PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE AND FOIA REFORMS SUCH AS AN ONLINE PORTAL, INCREASED INDEPENDENCE AND AUTHORITY OF OGIS, AND REDUCING THE OVERUSE AND ABUSE OF EXEMPTIONS [PASSED HOUSE ON FEBRUARY 25, 2014].
MADE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SENATE ON KEY REFORMS TO INCLUDE IN FOIA LEGISLATION.
PETITION TO PRESIDENT OBAMA AND AG HOLDER TO STOP PROSECUTING JAMES RISEN.
MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FOREIGN AGENTS REGISTRATION ACT.
SUPPORTED IMPLEMENTATION OF AND PROPER FUNDING FOR NEWLY EXPANDED WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS FOR FEDERAL WORKERS, INCLUDING INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY WORKERS, AND PROTRECTIONS FOR CONTRACTORS AND GRANTEES.
PROVIDED RECOMMENDATION TO THE MILITARY WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION ACT.
URGED NARA TO FINALIZE THE CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION RULES THAT HAVE BEEN PROPOSED.
URGED CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION TO ADOPT MEASURES TO REVEAL THE TRUE COSTS OF SERVICE CONTRACTING.
URGED HOUSE TO IMPROVE COMMERCIAL ITEM DEFINITION TO PREVENT NONCOMMERCIAL BUYING WITHOUT COST OR PRICING DATA.
SUPPORTED EFFORTS TO PROTECT THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT.
RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS TO CLASSIFICATION AND SECURITY CLEARANCE PROCESSES.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), White House Office
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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Rosenkrantz |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
URGED CONGRESS TO REDUCE WASTEFUL AND INEFFECTIVE MILITARY SPENDING AND MAINTAIN CAPS ON FUNDING FOR THE PENTAGON AND NUCLEAR BUDGETS.
URGED A REDUCTION IN OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS FUNDING AND AN END TO ITS USE AS A SLUSH FUND.
SUPPORTED LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS AROUND AUDITING THE PENTAGON.
SUPPORTED LIMITING SPECIFIC WASTEFUL OR INEFFECTIVE PROGRAMS AT THE PENTAGON.
SUPPORTED TRUNCATING THE LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP FLEET.
SUPPORTED AUTHORIZING F-35 SPENDING AT NO MORE THAN THE PENTAGON REQUESTED.
SUPPORTED A PAY FREEZE FOR GENERALS AND ADMIRALS.
URGED REJECTING FUNDING INCREASES FOR THE UNNEEDED M1 ABRAMS TANK.
OPPOSED FUNDING FOR THE B61 AND CALLED FOR NATO ALLIES TO PAY A SHARE OF THE PROGRAMS COSTS.
URGED CONGRESS NOT TO APPROPRIATE ABOVE THE STATUTORY SPENDING CAP IN FY 2015.
OPPOSED THE CREATION OF A SLUSH FUND FROM WHICH TO FUND THE OHIO-CLASS REPLACEMENT SUBMARINE PROGRAM (SSBNX).
OPPOSED FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT THE PENTAGON HAS NOT REQUESTED.
OPPOSED FUNDING FOR AFGHANISTAN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS OVER WHICH THE UNITED STATES HAS LITTLE ABILITY TO EXCERSISE OVERSIGHT.
OPPOSED FUNDING FOR FOREIGN MILITARY SALES TO AFGHANISTAN THAT SUFFER FROM HIGH RATES OF WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE.
URGED STRONGER OVERSIGHT OF FEDERAL SPENDING IN AFGHANISTAN.
H.R. 4107, REIN-IN ACT, AND S.2070, SMARTER APPROACH TO NUCLEAR EXPENDITURES ACT, SUPPORTED PROVISIONS TO SAVE $100 BILLION OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS BY IMMEDIATELY REDUCING OR ELIMINATING UNNECESSARY NUCLEAR WEAPONS PROGRAMS [REFERRED TO THE HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEES ON ARMED SERVICES ON FEBRUARY 27, 2014].
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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 |
Ethan |
Rosenkranz |
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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
URGED CONGRESS TO REDUCE WASTEFUL AND INEFFECTIVE SPENDING IN THE NUCLEAR WEAPONS BUDGET.
ENCOURAGED A DOWNSIZING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGYS NATIONAL LABORATORY SYSTEM.
ENCOURAGED TRANSPARENCY IN THE NUCLEAR WEAPONS BUDGET BY REQUIRING AN ANNUAL REPORT ON THE COSTS OF SUSTAINING THE NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE.
OPPOSED FUNDING FOR THE MOX FACILITY IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
OPPOSED FUNDING FOR THE URANIUM PROCESSING FACILITY IN TENNESSEE.
PETITIONED TO FORCE THE NRCS WILLIAM MAGWOOD TO RECUSE HIMSELF OR RESIGN FROM THE AGENCY.
OPPOSED FUNDING FOR THE LONG-RANGE STANDOFF (LRSO) NUCLEAR CRUISE MISSILE.
RECOMMENDED CANNED SUB ASSEMBLY (CSA) AND DOWNBLENDING ASSESSMENT.
RECOMMENDED INCREASING DOWNBLENDING OF HIGHLY ENRICHED URANIUM (HEU).
RECOMMENDED INVESTIGATION INTO RETALIATION AGAINST A DOE WHISTLEBLOWER.
RECOMMENDED INVESTIGATION INTO DOE CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURES.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), White House Office
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 |
Ethan |
Rosenkranz |
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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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
CREATING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DEPARTMENTAL FIXES FOR VA PROBLEMS.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Ethan |
Rosenkranz |
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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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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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
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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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