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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1101 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW, #510 |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 71553-12
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6. House ID# 358040000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2008 |
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: Terrence D. Straub, Senior Vice President |
Date | 10/17/2008 |
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. 2421 - Clean Water Restoration Act (entire bill)
S. 742 - Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007 (entire bill)
H.R. 6903 - The Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos & Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2008 (entire bill)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Jennifer W. |
Lindsey |
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Thomas M. |
Sneeringer |
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Legislative Director to Rep. Daniel Rostenkowski |
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Terrence D. |
Straub |
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Katie R. |
McCall |
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Exec. Off. of the Pres., Special Assis. to Soc. Sec. |
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. 6 - CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 (entire bill)
H.R. 3221 - Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (entire bill)
S. 1115 - Energy Efficiency Bill (entire bill)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Scott R. |
Salmon |
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Exec. Off. of the Pres., Special Assis. to Director |
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Terrence D. |
Straub |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 2191 - America's Climate Security Act of 2007 (entire bill)
S. 1766 - Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 (entire bill)
S. 280 - Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act (entire bill)
S. 309 - The Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act (entire bill)
S. 317 - The Electricity Cap-and-Trade Act (entire bill)
S. 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 (entire bill)
S. 3036 - Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 (entire bill)
H.R. 3121 - Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007
S. 2284 - Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Army - Dept of (Corps of Engineers)
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 |
Scott R. |
Salmon |
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Exec. Off. of the Pres., Special Assis. to Director |
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Terrence D. |
Straub |
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Katie R. |
McCall |
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Exec. Off. of the Pres., Special Assis. to Soc. Sec. |
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. 2768 - Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2007 or the 'S-MINER Act'
S. 1655 - Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2007 or the 'S-MINER Act'
S. 3406/ H.R. 3195 - ADA Amendments Act of 2008
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Jennifer W. |
Lindsey |
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Thomas M. |
Sneeringer |
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Legislative Director to Rep. Daniel Rostenkowski |
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Terrence D. |
Straub |
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Katie R. |
McCall |
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Exec. Off. of the Pres., Special Assis. to Soc. Sec. |
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. 6049 - Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 (Senate - passed)
H.R. 7005 - Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 (AMT patch in House)
H.R. 7201 - Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 (renewable energy and other expiring tax provisions)
H.R. 7202 - Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2008 (renewable energy and other expiring tax provisions)
H.R. 1424 - Economic Rescue Plan
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Scott R. |
Salmon |
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Exec. Off. of the Pres., Special Assis. to Director |
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Terrence D. |
Straub |
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Katie R. |
McCall |
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Exec. Off. of the Pres., Special Assis. to Soc. Sec. |
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
FY09 Appropriations: Energy and Water Bill
Mon Valley Works Environmental/Energy Enhancement Project
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Katie R. |
McCall |
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Exec. Off. of the Pres., Special Assis. to Soc. Sec. |
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
H.R. 5577 - Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008
H.R. 5533 - Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), 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 |
Katie R. |
McCall |
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Exec. Off. of the Pres., Special Assis. to Soc. Sec. |
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
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and federal preemption
Medicare: Part D, Cost Shifts (ESRD) and Medicare Advantage
Health Care Information Technology
Comparative Effectiveness
E-Prescribing
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Katie R. |
McCall |
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Exec. Off. of the Pres., Special Assis. to Soc. Sec. |
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. 6530 - Trade Enforcement Act of 2008
Prep work for bill on Continued Dumping and Subsidies Offset Act (CDSOA)
S. 364 - Strengthening America's Trade Laws Act (entire bill)
H.R. 708 - Trade Law Reform Act of 2007 (entire bill)
H.R. 1229 - Nonmarket Economy Trade Remedy Act of 2007 (entire bill)
S. 974 - Stopping Overseas Subsidies Act (entire bill)
H.R. 1127 - American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (entire bill)
S. 1610 - Oversight to protect U.S. Jobs and Combat China Currency Manipulation (entire bill)
H.R. 2714 - Reverse implementation of WTO decision that involves the calculation of dumping margins and weighted average dumping margins (entire bill)
H.R. 2942 - Currency Reform and Fair Trade Act of 2007
H.R. 5960 - To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide for a limitation on presidential discretion with respect to actions to address market disruption
H.R. 5935 - American Steel First Act of 2008 (entire bill)
S. 1919 - Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 (entire bill)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Katie R. |
McCall |
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Exec. Off. of the Pres., Special Assis. to Soc. Sec. |
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Jennifer W. |
Lindsey |
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Thomas M. |
Sneeringer |
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Legislative Director to Rep. Daniel Rostenkowski |
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Terrence D. |
Straub |
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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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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
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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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