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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 4025 FAIR RIDGE DRIVE |
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| City | FAIRFAX |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22033 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 45788-12
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6. House ID# 344110000
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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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| 12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
| 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: Kenneth LaSala, Jr., Director of Government Relations and Policy |
Date | 01/19/2011 |
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
S. 3607, the Fiscal Year 2011 U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill, provisions funding the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, other DHS grant programs and the U.S. Fire Administration.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
Kenneth |
LaSala |
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Professional Staff, CS&T Committee |
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Anthony |
Baker |
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Sr. Legislative Assistant, Rep. Betty Sutton |
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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
State and local fusion centers and information sharing activities; national preparedness system; H.R. 5498, WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2010, provisions relating to first responder preparedness and medical countermeasures.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Security Council (NSC), 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 |
Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr |
Professional Staff, Senate CS&T Committee |
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 DIS
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3791 and S. 3267, the Fire Grants Reauthorization Act, provisions relating to the reauthorization of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program; reimbursement of local fire and emergency services for disaster response.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr |
Professional Staff, Senate CS&T Committee |
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. 5081, the Broadband for First Responders Act/S. 3756, the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act/S. 3625, the First Responders Protection Act of 2010, provisions relating to the deployment of a nationwide public safety interoperable broadband network. Public safety communications operability and interoperability. Issues relating to the Public Safety Spectrum Trust.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Natl Security Council (NSC)
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 |
Alan |
Caldwell |
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Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr |
Professional Staff, Senate CS&T Committee |
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
Issues relating to emergency medical services; Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement for emergency services; and preventive care for firefighters. H.R. 6528, the Field EMS Quality, Innovation, and Cost Effectiveness Improvements Act, provisons relating to the improvement of emergency medical services.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), 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 |
Anthony |
Baker |
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Sr. Legislative Assistant, Rep. Betty Sutton's Office |
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Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr. |
Professional Staff, Senate CS&T Committee |
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.R. 1194/ S. 2947, the Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act, provisions relating to the reduced depreciation for fire sprinkler installations. H.R. 5537, the Volunteer Firefighter Fairness Act, provisions relating to the issuance of 1099 forms to volunteer firefighters.
H.R. 3666/ S. 3136, the Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Reauthorization Act and the Middle Class Tax Cut Act, provisions relating to state and local incentives for volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel.
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 |
Anthony |
Baker |
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Sr. Legislative Assistant, Rep. Betty Sutton's Office |
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Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr |
Professional Staff, Senate CS&T Committee |
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. 3243/S. 3365, provisions relating to federal firefighters' ability to trade time between shifts.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr. |
Professional Staff, Senate CS&T Committee |
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
Needs of the fire service in responding to incidents in the wildland urban interface and the wildland fire cohesive strategy.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Forest Service, Interior - Dept of (DOI), 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 |
Kenneth |
LaSala |
Jr |
Professional Staff, Senate CS&T Committee |
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Anthony |
Baker |
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Sr. Legislative Assistant, Rep. Betty Sutton's Office |
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
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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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
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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