Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2008

H.R.2764 Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. Issues related to funding for Refugee programs and bilateral assistance to countries with substantial displacement HR 6496 Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008 HR 6520 Statelessness A bill to improve US policy towards people who are stateless HR 1084/S. 613 Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2008 - To Amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies, and for other purposes. To support the creation of S/CRS bureau to provide civilian response to emergencies S.2279/HR 5927 International Violence Against Women Act of 2007 Supporting increased funding and creation of positions to help US combat violence against women overseas

Client expense: $7,658 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

HR 6496 Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008 S.3177 : A bill to develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees. To support the creation of a new federal position to monitor US policy towards Iraqi Refugees HR 6520 Statelessness A bill to improve US policy towards people who are stateless HR 1084/S. 613 Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2008 - To Amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies, and for other purposes. To support the creation of S/CRS bureau to provide civilian response to emergencies H.Res.426 Recognizing 2007 as the Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia, and offering support for efforts to ensure that the internally displaced people of Colombia receive the assistance and protection they need to rebuild their lives successfully. Supporting congressional recognition of IDP crisis in Colombia H.Res. 726 Regarding Violence against women in Darfur Supporting the resolution S.2279/HR 5927 International Violence Against Women Act of 2007 Supporting increased funding and creation of positions to help US combat violence against women overseas

Client expense: $7,658 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.2764 Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. Issues related to funding for Refugee programs and bilateral assistance to countries with substantial displacement HR 6496 Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008 HR 6520 Statelessness A bill to improve US policy towards people who are stateless HR 1084/S. 613 Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2008 - To Amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies, and for other purposes. To support the creation of S/CRS bureau to provide civilian response to emergencies S.2279/HR 5927 International Violence Against Women Act of 2007 Supporting increased funding and creation of positions to help US combat violence against women overseas

Client expense: $5,398 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 6496 Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008 S.3177 : A bill to develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees. To support the creation of a new federal position to monitor US policy towards Iraqi Refugees HR 6520 Statelessness --(A bill to improve US policy towards people who are stateless) HR 1084/S. 613 Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2008 - To Amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies, and for other purposes. To support the creation of S/CRS bureau to provide civilian response to emergencies H.Res.426 Recognizing 2007 as the Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia, and offering support for efforts to ensure that the internally displaced people of Colombia receive the assistance and protection they need to rebuild their lives successfully. Supporting congressional recognition of IDP crisis in Colombia H.Res. 726 Regarding Violence against women in Darfur Supporting the resolution S.2279/HR 5927 International Violence Against Women Act of 2007 Supporting increased funding and creation of positions to help US combat violence against women overseas

Client expense: $5,398 · Firm income: Not reported

H. Con. Res. 321; Expressing the need for a more comprehensive regional diplomatic initiative led by the US, Iraq, and the international community; lobbied members of the House directly in DC and via grassroots network. H.R. 5626; Protect Our Troops and Constitution Act; lobbied via grassroots network. H.R. 4959; Iraq Strategic Agreement Review Act of 2008; lobbied members of the House directly in DC and via grassroots network H.R. 3797; New Diplomatic Offensive for Iraq Act; lobbied members of the House directly in DC and via grassroots network. Lobbied members of the members of the House Appropriations State and Foreign Operations subcommittee to limit the military aid given to Israel while roadmap requirements are unmet and the escalation of violence in the region continues. S. 2130; Comprehensive Diplomatic Offensive for Iraq; lobbied members of the Senate directly in DC. S.2426; Congressional Oversight of Iraq Agreements Act of 2007; lobbied via grassroots network HR 1084 The Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act. A bill to authorize the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization (S/CRS), authorize a civilian reserve corps, and a conflict respond fund. Lobbied for markup of the bill in House Foreign Affairs Committee House S 613 The Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act. A bill to authorize the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization (S/CRS), authorize a civilian reserve corps, and a conflict respond fund. Lobbied for cosponsorship of bill Senate H.Res. 1045 - Global Security Priorities Resolution. Asked for co-sponsors in the House. H.R. 1755/S. 594 Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act. To limit the use, sale and transfer of cluster munitions. Lobbied for co-sponsors in the Senate and House of Representatives directly and via grassroots network, both as FCNL and US Campaign to Ban Landmines.

HR 1084 The Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act, fiscal year 2007 A bill to authorize the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization (S/CRS), authorize a civilian reserve corps, and a conflict respond fund. Lobbied for all sections. House

Client expense: $993,777 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2764- house and senate- lobbyied on the Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs Account, Contributions for International Peacekeeping Account, Peacekeeping Operations Account, Foreign Military Financing, and General Provisions H.R. 1585/S. 1547(Defense Authorization) -- section on Defense Security Cooperation Agency. Lobbied house and senate. S.392 - To ensure payment of United States assessments for United Nations peacekeeping operations for the 2005 through 2008 time period. Lobbied Senate on whole bill. H.R. 1755/S.594- Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2007. To limit the use, sale, and transfer of cluster munitions. lobbying for cosponsors in the house and senate. S.613 Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2007. lobbied the senate on the entire bill. H.R. 1084 Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 200. Lobbied for cosponsors in the house. Letter urging expansion of negotiations with Irqn; sent to Secretary of State Condolezza Rice, Department of State Letter urging Release of five Iranian citizens detained in Irbil, Iraq on January 10, 2007; sent to Steven Hadley, National Security Council

Client expense: $865,902 · Firm income: Not reported