Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act

H.R. 2638: The Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R. 2642: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 S. 3001: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 H.R.180: Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 S. 1500: Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Zimbabwe Act of 2007 S. 3263: Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2008 S. 3288: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act 2009 H.R. 6387: Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act H.RES. 823: Condemning the imposition of emergency rule in Pakistan. (Introduced in House) H.R. 5927: International Violence Against Women Act of 2008 S. 2135: The Child Soldiers Accountability Act of 2008 S. 3177: A bill to develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees H.R. 6328: To develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees S. 3509: Support for Vulnerable and Displaced Iraqis Act of 2008 Latin America & Caribbean OAS: recommendations on reviewing failed US, European, and Latin American counter drug policies. Mexico: recommendations on the new Mexican counterdrug initiative. Haiti: recommendations on potential strategy moving forward after the recent food riots as well as consultations on filling the still vacant prime minister position; recommendations on an extension of UN peacekeeping mandate and security situation, interdicting cocaine shipments to Haiti, pursuing vetting of Haitian National police, addressing delays in implementation of section 1207 plan in Cite Soleil, supporting Haitian-American volunteer program, desirability of a hybrid tribunal in the Caribbean to address transnational crime, and rebuilding prisons; recommendations on implications of political crisis prior to recent approval of Prevals third PM choice. Bolivia: recommendations on good offices efforts by OAS, as well as the options for encouraging others to take the lead to promote negotiations between the Morales government and state department prefects; recommendations on how to maintain positive engagement with government, reducing drug trafficking, and supporting rural development; recommendations on ways to bridge the growing divide concerning Moraless new constitution, and concerns about the aftermath of the August 10 referendum. Colombia: recommendations on supporting the governments legal apparatus while attempting to encourage reform of drug policies; recommendations on balanced economic/military aid, human rights certification process, the parapolitical scandal, reducing drug trafficking, and a bilateral free trade agreement; recommendations on re-thinking counter-drug policy in the Andes, and dealing with sustainable security involving ending impunity and strengthening state services and economic futures in rural Colombia in response to the hostage rescue. Venezuela: recommendations on treating near complete removal of checks and balances, the military domination of civilian agencies, reducing drug trafficking; recommendations for counter-drug programs. Eastern Europe Georgia: recommendations on how to deal with post-conflict situation, including democratic reforms needed; recommendations on U.S. policy response to the war in Georgia. Kosovo: recommendations on creating a clear strategy on independence to discourage potential spoilers, and on supporting independence; recommendations on strategy to secure more recognition and to deal with de facto partition trendline in the north. Serbia: recommendations related to Serbian refusal to cooperate with ICTY, partition, actions on Kosovo status, EU integration, relations with Russia, and U.S. policy towards Serbia; recommendations for action to arrest Mladic and to avoid any immediate relaxation of sanctions. Bosnia: recommendations on next steps, and continuation of sanctions on refusal to turn indicted war criminals to ICTY. Asia Timor-Leste: recommendations on IDPs and the Truth and Friendship Commission. Thailand: recommendations on insurgent groups and the need to recognize that they are a classic separatist movement. Indonesia: recommendations on addressing radical Islam, addressing religious tensions in Papua, and the importance of not abandoning Aceh. Afghanistan: recommendations on security sector reform, counter-narcotics program, and coordination with US International civilian and military structures; recommendations on increased insecurity spreading from south and east towards Kabul, lack of coherent policy on counter-drugs, anti-corruption initiatives, constructing rule of law, and challenge to achieve international policy coordination; recommendations on greater action on Taliban/al Qaeda by new Pakistan government and greater effective governance by Karzai administration; recommendations regarding civilian casualties linked to anti-Taliban bombings. Pakistan: recommendations regarding US strategy vis-a-vis the new civilian government, constructive methods to engage it, put an end to military-to-military relations, and importance of the need for FATA to be incorporated into the Pakistani state; recommendations on border security in connection with sanctuary and training of Taliban and conditioning aid on related benchmarks; recommendations on reversal of Emergency Rule, reinstatement of constitution, democratic elections in 2008, reinstatement of judges, and accountability for coalition support funds; recommendations regarding the potential splintering of the civilian coalition government after Musharrafs resignation. Uzbekistan: recommendations on trade and aid sanctions related to Andijan massacre and lack of democratic reforms. Sri Lanka: recommendations on U.S. aid to Sri Lanka, and lack of progress on human rights issues in that country. Nepal: recommendations in support of a democratic transition, elections, security sector reform and human rights; recommendations on inter-agency collaboration and developing five-year Country Assistance Strategy (CAS). Africa Ivory Coast: recommendations on international communitys role in the upcoming November elections which may be volatile. Somalia: recommendations on political reconciliation, security and presence of peacekeeping troops. Chad: recommendations on mediation talks between conflicting parties; recommendations on peacekeeping options, displaced persons, and EUEUR. Sudan: recommendations on policy options the US could pursue with regards to the situation there; recommendations on intensified U.S. engagement in Darfur, deployment of UN commanded hybrid forces, and implementation of CPA; recommendations on ICC action and Darfur. Congo: recommendations on addressing root causes of the conflict in order to move to effective post-conflict reconstruction; recommendations on post-election security sector reform, including support for UN mission, implementation of disarmament in Eastern Congo, and providing space for the political opposition; recommendations on 2009 local elections, the need for a smaller and more professional army, the problem of a lack of transparency in judicial system, FDLR and militia violence in Kivus. Uganda: recommendations on policy dealing with the LRA. Zimbabwe: recommendations for rapid and vigorous pressure in the aftermath of the inauguration of Mugabe; recommendations on US strategy for pressuring Mugabe after recent elections, democracy, and human rights; recommendations on coalition government with Mugabe and MDC. Liberia: recommendations on additional support for reconstruction efforts. Nigeria: recommendations on response to failed elections and growing crisis in the Niger Delta. Ethiopia/Eritrea: compliance with EEBC agreement; recommendations to the US to reverse slide toward new border war. Middle East Iraq: recommendations on strategy after the surge, how to deal with the Sadirists, and what steps need to take place for a future US troop withdrawal; recommendations addressing intra-Shiite conflict, political situation in Kirkuk, and impact of the surge; recommendations concerning provincial elections, the Sadrists, the refugee report, long term security agreement between the US and Iraq, Kirkuk, oil, and governance in Kurdistan. Israel/Arab: recommendations on peace process, the Palestinian Government of National Unity, and Hamas role. Syria: recommendations on future Syrian-US relations; recommendations on engagement, and Syrian/Israel conflict resolution. Lebanon: recommendations on recent surge of violence and growing crisis. Iran: recommendations on how the U.S. might engage, and on nuclear standoff.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Support free and fair trade and sound development policies, especially as they pertain to Africa and the Caribbean. Promote US action to help the people of Darfur, Sudan. Support legislation to take the African National Congress off the terrorist watch list (H.R. 5690). Support H.R. 180. Support debt relief for poor nations, the Jubilee Act, H.R. 2634 / S. 2166. Support initiaves to fight global disease and end extreme poverty. Support lifting the US embargo on Cuba. Support S. 2271, enabling divestment in Sudan. Oppose "Vulture Funds"; support Haitians who move to the Dominican Republic. Support reforming the Temporary Protected Status to make it easier for Haitians to enter the US.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Voice of America, White House Office

H.R. 2642 - Supplemental Appropriations Act 2008 S. 3001 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 H.R.180 - Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 S. 1500 IS - Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Zimbabwe Act of 2007 The Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2009 H.RES. 823 IH Condemning the imposition of emergency rule in Pakistan. (Introduced in House) H.R. 5927 International Violence Against Women Act of 2008 S.RES.533 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the political situation in Zimbabwe. Latin America & Caribbean Organization of American States (OAS): recommendations on reviewing failed US, European and Latin American counter drug policies. Mexico: recommendations on the new Mexican counterdrug initiative. Haiti: recommendations on potential strategy moving forward after the recent food riots, on filling the still vacant prime minister position, on extension of UN peacekeeping mandate and security situation, interdicting cocaine shipments to Haiti, pursuing vetting of Haitian National police, for addressing delays in implementation of section 1207 plan in Cite Soleil, for supporting Haitian-American volunteer program, for a hybrid tribunal in the Caribbean to address transnational crime, and rebuilding prisons. Bolivia: recommendations on good offices efforts by OAS, the options for encouraging others to take the lead to promote negotiations between the Morales government and state department prefects, ways of maintaining positive engagement with government, on reducing drug trafficking, and supporting rural development. Colombia: recommendations on supporting the governments legal apparatus while attempting to encourage reform of drug policies, balanced economic/military aid, human rights certification process, the parapolitical scandal, reducing drug trafficking, and a bilateral free trade agreement. Venezuela: recommendations on treating near complete removal of checks and balances, the military domination of civilian agencies, and reducing drug trafficking. Eastern Europe Georgia: recommendations on how to deal with rising tensions. Kosovo: recommendations on creating a clear strategy on independence to discourage potential spoilers, and on supporting independence. Serbia: recommendations related to Serbian refusal to cooperate with ICTY, views on partition, actions on Kosovo status, EU integration, relations with Russia, and U.S. policy towards Serbia. Bosnia: recommendations on next steps, continued sanctions on refusal to turn indicted war criminals to ICTY. Caucasus: recommendation on democratic reforms in Georgia. Asia Timor-Leste: recommendations on IDPs and the Truth and Friendship Commission. Thailand: recommendations on insurgent groups and the need to recognize that they are a classic separatist movement. Indonesia: recommendations on the recent religious tensions in Papua, the importance of not abandoning Aceh, and addressing radical Islam. Afghanistan: recommendations on security sector reform, counter-narcotics program, and coordination with US International civilian and military structures. Pakistan: recommendations regarding US strategy vis-a-vis the new civilian government, constructive methods to engage the new civilian government, put an end to military-to-military relations, the need for FATA to be incorporated into the Pakistani state, border security regarding sanctuary and training of Taliban and conditioning aid on related benchmarks, reinstatement of judges and accountability for coalition support funds. Uzbekistan: recommendations on trade and aid sanctions related to Andijan massacre and lack of democratic reforms. Sri Lanka: recommendations on U.S. aid to Sri Lanka, and lack of progress on human rights issues in that country. Nepal: recommendations in support of a democratic transition, elections, security sector reform and human rights. Africa Ivory Coast: recommendations on international communitys role in the upcoming November elections which may be volatile. Somalia: recommendations on political reconciliation, security and presence of peacekeeping troops. Chad: recommendations on mediation talks between conflicting parties, peacekeeping options, displaced persons, and EUEUR. Sudan: recommendations on policy options the US could pursue with regards to the situation in Sudan, intensified U.S. engagement in Darfur, deployment of UN commanded hybrid forces, and implementation of CPA. Congo: recommendations on addressing root causes of the conflict in order to move to effective post-conflict reconstruction, post-election security sector reform, including support for UN mission, implementation of disarmament in Eastern Congo, and providing space for the political opposition. Uganda: recommendations on policy dealing with the LRA. Zimbabwe: recommendations for rapid and vigorous pressure in the aftermath of the inauguration of Mugabe, US strategy for pressuring Mugabe after recent elections, democracy, and human rights. Liberia: recommendations on additional support for reconstruction efforts. Nigeria: recommendations on response to failed elections and growing crisis in the Niger Delta. Ethiopia/Eritrea: compliance with EEBC agreement. Kenya: recommendations on continuing to monitor the signed power-sharing agreement. Middle East Iraq: recommendations on strategy after the surge, how to deal with the Sadirists, and what steps need to take place for a future US troop withdrawal, addressing intra-Shiite conflict, political situation in Kirkuk, and impact of the surge. Israel/Arab: recommendations on peace process, the Palestinian Government of National Unity, and Hamas role. Syria: recommendations on future Syrian-US relations, engagement, and Syrian/Israel conflict resolution. Lebanon: recommendations on recent surge of violence and growing crisis. Iran: recommendations on how the U.S. might engage/and on nuclear standoff.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

H.R. 2642 Supplemental Appropriations Act 2008 S. 3001 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 H.R.180 - Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 S. 1500 IS - Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Zimbabwe Act of 2007 The Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2009 H.RES. 823 IH Condemning the imposition of emergency rule in Pakistan. (Introduced in House) H.R. 5927 International Violence Against Women Act of 2008 S.RES.533 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the political situation in Zimbabwe. Latin America & Caribbean Organization of American States (OAS): recommendations on reviewing failed US, European and Latin American counter drug policies. Mexico: recommendations on the new Mexican counterdrug initiative. Haiti: recommendations on potential strategy moving forward after the recent food riots, on filling the still vacant prime minister position, on extension of UN peacekeeping mandate and security situation, interdicting cocaine shipments to Haiti, pursuing vetting of Haitian National police, for addressing delays in implementation of section 1207 plan in Cite Soleil, for supporting Haitian-American volunteer program, for a hybrid tribunal in the Caribbean to address transnational crime, and rebuilding prisons. Bolivia: recommendations on good offices efforts by OAS, the options for encouraging others to take the lead to promote negotiations between the Morales government and state department prefects, ways of maintaining positive engagement with government, on reducing drug trafficking, and supporting rural development. Colombia: recommendations on supporting the governments legal apparatus while attempting to encourage reform of drug policies, balanced economic/military aid, human rights certification process, the parapolitical scandal, reducing drug trafficking, and a bilateral free trade agreement. Venezuela: recommendations on treating near complete removal of checks and balances, the military domination of civilian agencies, and reducing drug trafficking. Eastern Europe Georgia: recommendations on how to deal with rising tensions. Kosovo: recommendations on creating a clear strategy on independence to discourage potential spoilers, and on supporting independence. Serbia: recommendations related to Serbian refusal to cooperate with ICTY, views on partition, actions on Kosovo status, EU integration, relations with Russia, and U.S. policy towards Serbia. Bosnia: recommendations on next steps, continued sanctions on refusal to turn indicted war criminals to ICTY. Caucasus: recommendation on democratic reforms in Georgia. Asia Timor-Leste: recommendations on IDPs and the Truth and Friendship Commission. Thailand: recommendations on insurgent groups and the need to recognize that they are a classic separatist movement. Indonesia: recommendations on the recent religious tensions in Papua, the importance of not abandoning Aceh, and addressing radical Islam. Afghanistan: recommendations on security sector reform, counter-narcotics program, and coordination with US International civilian and military structures. Pakistan: recommendations regarding US strategy vis-a-vis the new civilian government, constructive methods to engage the new civilian government, put an end to military-to-military relations, the need for FATA to be incorporated into the Pakistani state, border security regarding sanctuary and training of Taliban and conditioning aid on related benchmarks, reinstatement of judges and accountability for coalition support funds. Uzbekistan: recommendations on trade and aid sanctions related to Andijan massacre and lack of democratic reforms. Sri Lanka: recommendations on U.S. aid to Sri Lanka, and lack of progress on human rights issues in that country. Nepal: recommendations in support of a democratic transition, elections, security sector reform and human rights. Africa Ivory Coast: recommendations on international communitys role in the upcoming November elections which may be volatile. Somalia: recommendations on political reconciliation, security and presence of peacekeeping troops. Chad: recommendations on mediation talks between conflicting parties, peacekeeping options, displaced persons, and EUEUR. Sudan: recommendations on policy options the US could pursue with regards to the situation in Sudan, intensified U.S. engagement in Darfur, deployment of UN commanded hybrid forces, and implementation of CPA. Congo: recommendations on addressing root causes of the conflict in order to move to effective post-conflict reconstruction, post-election security sector reform, including support for UN mission, implementation of disarmament in Eastern Congo, and providing space for the political opposition. Uganda: recommendations on policy dealing with the LRA. Zimbabwe: recommendations for rapid and vigorous pressure in the aftermath of the inauguration of Mugabe, US strategy for pressuring Mugabe after recent elections, democracy, and human rights. Liberia: recommendations on additional support for reconstruction efforts. Nigeria: recommendations on response to failed elections and growing crisis in the Niger Delta. Ethiopia/Eritrea: compliance with EEBC agreement. Kenya: recommendations on continuing to monitor the signed power-sharing agreement. Middle East Iraq: recommendations on strategy after the surge, how to deal with the Sadirists, and what steps need to take place for a future US troop withdrawal, addressing intra-Shiite conflict, political situation in Kirkuk, and impact of the surge. Israel/Arab: recommendations on peace process, the Palestinian Government of National Unity, and Hamas role. Syria: recommendations on future Syrian-US relations, engagement, and Syrian/Israel conflict resolution. Lebanon: recommendations on recent surge of violence and growing crisis. Iran: recommendations on how the U.S. might engage/and on nuclear standoff.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Support free and fair trade and sound development policies, especially as they pertain to Africa and the Caribbean. Promote US action to help the people of Darfur, Sudan. Support H.R. 180. Support debt relief the Jubilee Act, H.R. 2634 / S. 2166. Support initiaves to fight global disease and end extreme poverty. Support lifting the US embargo on Cuba. Support S. 2271, enabling divestment in Sudan. Oppose "Vulture Funds"; support Haitians who move to the Dominican Republic.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Controversy re Roumanian Jewish Cemeteries; Economic Sanctions against Iran; Education Curriculum in Saudi Arabia and Palestinian Authority; Efforts to Advance Middle East Peace and Avoid Legitimizing Hamas; European and Global Anti-Semitism; FY 2008 Appropriations; Global Poverty Act of 2007 (H.R. 1302); Graduation from Jackson-Vanik; Greek-Israeli Relations; Iran Sanctions Enabling Acts (S. 1430, H.R. 2437); Iran Non-Proliferation and Sanctions (S. 970/H.R. 1400); Israel-Turkey Relations; Israel-U.S.-Turkey Trilateral Relations; Issues Facing Israel at the U.N.; Issues relating to conditions for Palestinian statehood; Jewish Refugees of Arab Countries; Jubilee Act (S. 2166) and other Africa-related Aid Policy; Oppose Divestment from Israel; Action on Sedition Trial of Bangladeshi Journalist; Israel Security Fence; Strengthening UNIFIL Mandate in Lebanon; Sudan Crisis, including Darfur; Support for Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara; Support for Israel and Middle East peace generally; Support for resolution decrying Iranian influence in Latin America (H.Res. 435); Support for USADF in 2008 Budget; Terrorism in the Middle East, Latin America, etc.; U.N. Reform Legislation; U.S.-India and Israel-India Relations; UNRWA Issues; Visa Waiver Reform; Iran Counter-Proliferation Act (H.R. 3390); Darfur Divestment from Sudan (H.R. 180, S. 2271); Resolution on Human Rights Abuses (H.Res. 557); Treatment of Women in Darfur, Sudan (H.Res. 726); Resolution re Armenia; Rockets (H. Res. 951); Jewish refugees (H. Res. 185); PEPFAR; FY 2008 Supplemental Funding for Sudan; Administration Role in Civil Lawsuit Against PLO; Durban II; Holocaust Insurance Bill (HR 1746).

Client expense: $78,489 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R.180. Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 S 1500 IS - Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Zimbabwe Act of 2007 HR 2764 - The Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 HRES 823 IH - Condemning the imposition of emergency rule in Pakistan. (Introduced in House) SRES 372 IS Expressing the sense of the Senate on the declaration of a state of emergency in Pakistan. Latin America & Caribbean Urging U.S. review of counter-drug policy in Latin America, both supply reduction and demand reduction, to improve their operation. Haiti: recommendations on extension of UN peacekeeping mandate and security situation, interdicting cocaine shipments to Haiti, pursuing vetting of Hatian National police, for addressing delays in implementation of section 1207 plan in Cite Soleil, for supporting Haitian-American volunteer program, for a hybrid tribunal in the Caribbean to address transnational crime, and rebuilding prisons. Bolivia: recommendations on how to maintain positive engagement with government, on reducing drug trafficking, supporting rural development. Colombia: recommendations on balanced economic/military aid, human rights certification process, the parapolitical scandal, reducing drug trafficking, and a bilateral free trade agreement. Venezuela: recommendations on treating near complete removal of checks and balances, the military domination of civilian agencies, reducing drug trafficking. Eastern Europe Kosovo: recommendations on supporting independence. Serbia: recommendations related to Serbian refusal to cooperate with ICTY, views on partition, and actions on Kosovo status, EU integration, relations with Russia, and U.S. policy towards Serbia. Bosnia: recommendations on next steps, continuation of sanctions on refusal to turn indicted war criminals to ICTY. Caucasus: recommendation on democratic reforms in Georgia. Asia Afghanistan: recommendations on security sector reform, counter-narcotics program, coordination with US International civilian and military structures. Pakistan: recommendations on border security regarding sanctuary and training of Taliban and conditioning aid on related benchmarks, reversal of Emergency Rule, reinstatement of constitution, democratic elections in 2008, reinstatement of judges, accountability for coalition support funds. Indonesia: recommendations on addressing radical Islam and the situation in Aceh. Uzbekistan: recommendations on trade and aid sanctions related to Andijan massacre and lack of democratic reforms. Sri Lanka: recommendations on U.S. aid to Sri Lanka, and lack of progress on human rights issues in that country. Nepal: recommendations in support of a democratic transition, elections, security sector reform and human rights. Africa Somalia: recommendations on political reconciliation, security and presence of peacekeeping troops. Chad: recommendations on peacekeeping options, displaced persons, EUEUR. Sudan: recommendations on intensified U.S. engagement in Darfur, deployment of UN commanded hybrid forces, implementation of CPA. Congo: recommendations on post-election security sector reform, including support for UN mission, implementation of disarmament in Eastern Congo, and providing space for the political opposition. Uganda: recommendations on policy dealing with the LRA. Zimbabwe: recommendations on fair/free elections supporting the SADEC initiative, democracy, and human rights. Liberia: recommendations on additional support for reconstruction efforts. Nigeria: recommendations on response to failed elections and growing crisis in the Niger Delta. Ethiopia/Eritrea: compliance with EEBC agreement. Kenya: recommendations related to U.S. encouraging negotiated resolution of post election conflict, constitutional reform, end of violence. Middle East Iraq: recommendations addressing intra-Shiite conflict, political situation in Kirkuk, and impact of the surge. Israel/Arab: recommendations on peace process, the Palestinian Government of National Unity, and Hamas role. Syria: recommendations on engagement, Syrian/Israel conflict resolution. Lebanon: recommendations on recent surge of violence and growing crisis. Iran: recommendations on how the U.S. might engage/and on nuclear standoff.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.180. Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 S 1500 IS - Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Zimbabwe Act of 2007 HR 2764 - The Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008 HRES 823 IH - Condemning the imposition of emergency rule in Pakistan. (Introduced in House) SRES 372 IS Expressing the sense of the Senate on the declaration of a state of emergency in Pakistan. Latin America & Caribbean Urging U.S. review of counter-drug policy in Latin America, both supply reduction and demand reduction, to improve their operation. Haiti: recommendations on extension of UN peacekeeping mandate and security situation, interdicting cocaine shipments to Haiti, pursuing vetting of Hatian National police, for addressing delays in implementation of section 1207 plan in Cite Soleil, for supporting Haitian-American volunteer program, for a hybrid tribunal in the Caribbean to address transnational crime, and rebuilding prisons. Bolivia: recommendations on how to maintain positive engagement with government, on reducing drug trafficking, supporting rural development. Colombia: recommendations on balanced economic/military aid, human rights certification process, the parapolitical scandal, reducing drug trafficking, and a bilateral free trade agreement. Venezuela: recommendations on treating near complete removal of checks and balances, the military domination of civilian agencies, reducing drug trafficking. Eastern Europe Kosovo: recommendations on supporting independence. Serbia: recommendations related to Serbian refusal to cooperate with ICTY, views on partition, and actions on Kosovo status, EU integration, relations with Russia, and U.S. policy towards Serbia. Bosnia: recommendations on next steps, continuation of sanctions on refusal to turn indicted war criminals to ICTY. Caucasus: recommendation on democratic reforms in Georgia. Asia Afghanistan: recommendations on security sector reform, counter-narcotics program, coordination with US International civilian and military structures. Pakistan: recommendations on border security regarding sanctuary and training of Taliban and conditioning aid on related benchmarks, reversal of Emergency Rule, reinstatement of constitution, democratic elections in 2008, reinstatement of judges, accountability for coalition support funds. Indonesia: recommendations on addressing radical Islam and the situation in Aceh. Uzbekistan: recommendations on trade and aid sanctions related to Andijan massacre and lack of democratic reforms. Sri Lanka: recommendations on U.S. aid to Sri Lanka, and lack of progress on human rights issues in that country. Nepal: recommendations in support of a democratic transition, elections, security sector reform and human rights. Africa Somalia: recommendations on political reconciliation, security and presence of peacekeeping troops. Chad: recommendations on peacekeeping options, displaced persons, EUEUR. Sudan: recommendations on intensified U.S. engagement in Darfur, deployment of UN commanded hybrid forces, implementation of CPA. Congo: recommendations on post-election security sector reform, including support for UN mission, implementation of disarmament in Eastern Congo, and providing space for the political opposition. Uganda: recommendations on policy dealing with the LRA. Zimbabwe: recommendations on fair/free elections supporting the SADEC initiative, democracy, and human rights. Liberia: recommendations on additional support for reconstruction efforts. Nigeria: recommendations on response to failed elections and growing crisis in the Niger Delta. Ethiopia/Eritrea: compliance with EEBC agreement. Kenya: recommendations related to U.S. encouraging negotiated resolution of post election conflict, constitutional reform, end of violence. Middle East Iraq: recommendations addressing intra-Shiite conflict, political situation in Kirkuk, and impact of the surge. Israel/Arab: recommendations on peace process, the Palestinian Government of National Unity, and Hamas role. Syria: recommendations on engagement, Syrian/Israel conflict resolution. Lebanon: recommendations on recent surge of violence and growing crisis. Iran: recommendations on how the U.S. might engage/and on nuclear standoff.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.Res. 106, Affirmation of the United States record on the Armenian Genocide. H.Res. 102 Condemning assassination of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink. Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs appropriations act, 2008 and related companion bill in the Senate (all areas related to the Caucasus). H. Res. 155, Condemning the assassination of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink. H.R. 180, Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act, a bill to prohibit US Government contracts with certain companies that conduct business in Sudan. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. (areas dealing with funding for railway projects in the Caucasus). Nagorno Karabakh peace process. Human rights in Turkey. Human rights in the Caucasus. Ending the genocide in Darfur. U.S.-Turkey relations. U.S. relations in Caucasus. Turkey-Armenia relations. Nomination of Ambassador to Armenia. S.Res. 65, Condemning the assassination of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink. S.Res. 106, Affirmation of the U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide. S. 2349, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. (areas dealing with funding for railway projects in the Caucasus). S. 831, Sudan Divestment Authorization Act, a bill that allows States and local governments to divest from certain companies that do business in Sudan. S. 888, Genocide Accountability Act, a bill to amend section 1091 of title 18, US Code, to allow the prosecution of genocide in appropriate circumstances.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), UNDETERMINED, White House Office

H.Res. 106, Affirmation of the United States record on the Armenian Genocide. H.Res. 102 Condemning assassination of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink. Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs appropriations act, 2008 and related companion bill in the Senate (all areas related to the Caucasus). H. Res. 155, Condemning the assassination of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink. H.R. 180, Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act, a bill to prohibit US Government contracts with certain companies that conduct business in Sudan. H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007 and companion bill in the Senate. (areas dealing with funding for railway projects in the Caucasus). H.J.Res. 20, Revised continuing appropriations resolution, 2007 (all areas dealing with funding for the Caucasus). H.R. 2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007 (all areas dealing with funding for railway projects in the Caucasus). Nagorno Karabakh peace process. Human rights in Turkey. Human rights in the Caucasus. Ending the genocide in Darfur. U.S.-Turkey relations. U.S. relations in Caucasus. Turkey-Armenia relations. Nomination of Ambassador to Armenia. S.Res. 65, Condemning the assassination of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink. S.Res. 106, Affirmation of the U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide. S. 3938 Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act. (areas dealing with funding in the Caucasus). S. 831, Sudan Divestment Authorization Act, a bill that allows States and local governments to divest from certain companies that do business in Sudan. S. 888, Genocide Accountability Act, a bill to amend section 1091 of title 18, US Code, to allow the prosecution of genocide in appropriate circumstances. S. 2928, Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act (all areas dealing with funding for railway projects in the Caucasus).

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), UNDETERMINED, White House Office

Support free and fair trade and sound development policies, especially as they pertain to Africa and the Caribbean. Promote US action to help the people of Darfur, Sudan. Support H.R. 180. Support the Jubille Act, Suport initiaves to fight global disease and end exteme poverty. support lifitn the US embargo on Cuba. Support S. 2271, enabling divestment in Sudan.

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), UNDETERMINED, White House Office

S 1430/HR 2347 To authorize State and local governments to direct divestment from, and prevent investment in, companies with investments of $20,000,000 or more in Irans energy sector; HR 180 To require the identification of companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United State Government contracts with such companies; 401(k) fee disclosure

Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

General Education on trade barriers and open markets Export Control and sanction issues (HR 180, HR 2347, S 831, S 1563, S 1430) CFIUS Reform (HR 556) Foreign Investments / "Blacklist" efforts

Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 1171 Money Market Fund Parity Act of 2007 (mutual fund competitiveness) H.R. 1257 Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act (proxy vote disclosure) H.R. 2347 Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007 (divestiture) H.R. 3046 Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007 (privacy) H.R. 3915 Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007 (subprime assignee liability) H. Res. 552 China Market Access Resolution S. 831 Sudan Divestment Authorization Act of 2007 (divestiture) S. 1563 Sudan Disclosure and Enforcement Act of 2007 (divestiture) S. 1677 Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007 (China market access) S. 2271 Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (divestiture) S. 2452 Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act of 2007 (subprime assignee liability) H.R. 180 Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act (divestiture) H.R. 964 Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass (SPY) Act (data security)

Client expense: $3,283,911 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 180 - Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007. All provisions relating to transparency in capital markets and authorizing state and local divestment. H.R. 556 - National Security Foreign Investment Reform and Strengthened Transparency Act of 2007.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R.1- Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 H.R.180 - Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.1 - Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 H.R.180 - Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 180 Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act S 888 Genocide Accountability Act

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 180 Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act S 888 Genocide Accountability Act

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 970 – To impose sanctions on Iran and on Russia for assisting Iran in developing a nuclear program. HR 1427 – Federal Housing Finance Reform Act HR 556 – National Security Foreign Investment Reform & Strengthened Transparency Act of 2007 HR 1508 – Compete Act of 2007 HR 2586 – Securities & Exchange Commission Authority Restoration Act of 2007 HR 1400 – To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic sanctions against Iran HR 2206 - A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes HR 1257 - Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act S 1181 - Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act Regulation R guidance (File No. S7-22-06/Docket No. R-1274) S 1430/HR 2347 – To authorize State and local governments to direct divestment from, and prevent investment in, companies with investments of $20,000,000 or more in Iran’s energy sector; HR 180 – To require the identification of companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United State Government contracts with such companies; 401(k) fee disclosure

Client expense: $710,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

S 970 – To impose sanctions on Iran and on Russia for assisting Iran in developing a nuclear program. HR 1427 – Federal Housing Finance Reform Act HR 556 – National Security Foreign Investment Reform & Strengthened Transparency Act of 2007 HR 1508 – Compete Act of 2007 HR 2586 – Securities & Exchange Commission Authority Restoration Act of 2007 HR 1400 – To enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic sanctions against Iran HR 2206 - A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes HR 1257 - Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act S 1181 - Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act Regulation R guidance (File No. S7-22-06/Docket No. R-1274) S 1430/HR 2347 – To authorize State and local governments to direct divestment from, and prevent investment in, companies with investments of $20,000,000 or more in Iran’s energy sector; HR 180 – To require the identification of companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United State Government contracts with such companies; 401(k) fee disclosure

Client expense: $710,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

S.831- Sudan Divestment Authorization Act of 2007- support for all provisions S.1563- Sudan Disclosure and Enforcement Act of 2007- support for all provisions PL 109-344- Darfur Peace and Accountability Act- support for all provisions H.R.4681 and S.2370- Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act- support for all provisions PL 109-102- Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill- support for assistance furthering Middle East Peace Process H.R.2347 and H.R.957- Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007- support for all provisions H.R.180- Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007- support for all provisions

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

Proposals to modify HR 556, the Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States (CFIUS); Senate CFIUS Bill S 1610; Sanctions Bill HR 180, HR 957, HR 1400 and HR 2347 (sanctions and divestment legislation)

Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Call on EU to add Hezbollah to Terror List; Christian Communities in West Bank; Controversy re Romanian Jewish Cemeteries; Darfur Accountability Act (S.831 / H.R.180); Darfur Appropriations; Economic Sanctions against Iran; Education Curriculum in Saudi Arabia; Efforts to Advance Middle East Peace and Avoid Legitimizing Hamas; European and Global Anti-Semitism; FY 2007 and 2008Appropriations; Global Poverty Act of 2007 (H.R.1302); Graduation from Jackson-Vanik; Greek-Israeli relations; Iran and Darfur Sanctions Enabling Acts (H.R.180); Iran Non Proliferation and Sanctions (S.970 / H.R.1400 / H.R.2347); Israel-Turkey Relations; Israel-U.S.-Turkey Trilateral Relations; Issues Facing Israel at the U.N.; Issues relating to conditions for Palestinian statehood; Jewish Refugees of Arab Countries; Jubilee Act and other Africa-related Aid Policy; Magen David Adom and International Red Cross; Oppose Divestment in Israel; Resolution and Action on Sedition Trial of Bangladeshi Journalist (H.Res.64); Security Fence; Strengthening UNIFIL Mandate in Lebanon; Sudan crisis, including Darfur; Support for Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara; Support for Israel and Middle East peace generally; Support for resolution decrying Iranian influence in Latin America (H.Res.435); Support for USADF in 2008 Budget; Support resolution condemning UCU Boycott Vote (H.Res.467); Terrorism in the Middle East, Latin America, etc.; Transmit Turkish Jewish Concerns; U.N. Reform Legislation; U.S.-India and Israel-India Relations; UNRWA Issues; Visa waiver reform. see following page

Client expense: $108,619 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Discussion of strategy to meld the respective lobbying activities of the University, University Hospitals/Medical Center, Fermilab, and Argonne National Laboratory. Preparation for future lobbying efforts--AAU Council of Federal Relations Retreat--6-9 January 2007 Ongoing discussion and strategy development pertaining to the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Coordination with lobbying efforts of others for favorable action on the Stem Cell Research Enhancement legislation currently pending ini the 110th Congress. Preparation for future lobbying efforts by briefing Don Levy, new VP for Research and Argonne National Laboratories on an array of issues. Preparation for future lobbying contacts with preparation and delivery of letters to 30 members of Congress regarding additional funds for NSF, NIST, and the DOE Office of Science. Preparation for future lobbying contacts with preparation and delivery of letters to 30 members of Congress regarding funding for ANL and FermiLab. Coordination with University administrators regarding speaking engagements on campus by Sen. Barach Obama. Consultation with the AAU "Higher Education Task Force" about advocacy efforts related to student financial aid program appropriations and prospects for reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Preparation for advocacy efforts and developing strategy for issues likely to be of interest to research institutions--based on analysis of President Bush's State of the Union address. Work with staffers from the Illinois Congressional Delegation regarding funding issues having the potential to have an impact on the University and other research institutions. Coordination of lobbying strategy to secure continued funding for the "School-as-Lender" program used to help University graduate students secure loans from private lenders. Preparation for strategy development regarding proposed rule concerning "Adjustment of the Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition". Preparation and coordination of future lobbying efforts as a response to President Bush's FY2008 budget and its effects on education and research. Extensive preparation and coordination in developing a response to Illinois Delegation concerns and the concerns of othe rinterested parties regarding the University's refusal to divest itself of investments in Darfur, Sudan. Coordination of lobbying strategy amed at counteracting FY2008 budget proposal to eliminate the "Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants" program. Discussions with the AAU "Higher Education Task Force" regarding challenges to student financial aid and other programs operated by the U.S. Department of Education. Discussions with Office of Legal Counsel at the University and others rearding guidelines for Congressional visits during the 2008 presidential campaign. Extensive research and analysis for the poreparation of a brieifng paper for Hank Webber regarding all pending student loan bills and other regulatory activities affecting University of Chicago students. Coordinate advocay efforts with other research institutions regarding the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). Discussion and coordination of advocay strategy by participatiuon in the AAU's "Competitiveness and Innovation Task Force". Coordination and strategy sessions over several days through AAU study sessions and TSC meetings on a range of topics including Higher Education Reauthorization legislation, general appropriations legislation, stem cell research, and others. Extensive coordination and preparation for future advocacy efforts on behalf of David Greene regarding major federal relations goals and achievements from previous three presidents of the University of Chicago. Response to inquiry from Congressman Rush's office re: H.R. 180, "The Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act" of 2007. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: S. 945, "College Textbook and Affordability Act" of 2007. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: S. 1228, "Campus Law Enforcement Emergency Response Act" of 2007. Preparation and consultation with others to develop a strategy to address proposed new accreditation controls proposed by the Department of Education. Consultation with others re: H.R. 890, the "Student Loan Sunshine Act", and S. 1262, the "Student Loan Accountability and Disclosure Reform Act". Coordination of advocacy efforts regarding university revenue enhancement options and their tax implications. Preparation for future advocacy efforts re: H.R. 1908, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007" (House) and S. 1145, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007", (Senate). Discussions with others to develop future strategies regarding increased funding levels in FY 2008 for the NIH. Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 1689, the "Curb Illegal Downloading on College Campuses Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts re: H.R. 2272, the "21st Century Competitiveness Act of 2007", and S. 761, the "American Competes Act". Preparation for future lobbying efforts to analyze appropriations bills for the NEH. Coordination for lobbying efforts with other research universities re: S. 1348, the "Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Reform Act of 2007". Preparation for future lobbying efforts of others regarding all issues affecting the University and Medical Center. Coordination of advocacy efforts of others re: H.R. 2669, the "College Cost Reduction Act of 2007".

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Endowment for the Humanities, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE

Export Control and sanction issues (HR180, HR957) CFIUS REFORM (HR556, S1610)

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 1257 Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act, provisions related to proxy vote disclosure H.R. 1289 Community Reinvestment Modernization Act of 2007, provisions related to applying CRA to securities H.R. 2347 Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007, provistions related to divestiture H.J. Res. 20 FY 2007 Continuing Appropriations Act, provisions related to U.S. capital markets competitiveness S. 4 Improving America's Security Act of 2007, provisions related to critical infrastructure S. 761 America Competes Act, provisions related to U.S. capital markets competitiveness S. 831 Sudan Divestment Authorization Act of 2007, provisions related to divestiture S. 1260 Data Security Act of 2007, provisions related to data security S. 1563 Sudan Disclosure and Enforcement Act of 2007, provisions related to divestiture S. 1677 Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007, provisions related to China market access H.R. 180 Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act, provisions related to divestiture H.R. 964 Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass (SPY) Act, provisions related to data security H.R. 1171 Money Market Fund Parity Act of 2007, provisions related to mutual fund competitiveness

Client expense: $2,346,930 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

S.888, To amend section 1091 of title 18, United States Code, to allow the prosecution of genocide in appropriate circumstances. All areas of the Act. H.J.Res.20, Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007. Title I--Full-Year Continuing Appropriations. Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs. All areas pertaining to the Caucasus. H.Res.106, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution. Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record relating to the Armenian Genocide, and for other purposes. All areas of the resolution. H.Res.155, Condemning the assassination of human rights advocate and outspoken defender of freedom of the press, Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink on January 19, 2007. All areas of the resolution. H.R.180, Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007. To require the identification of companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies, and for other purposes. H.R.1861, Joshua Haglund Justice and Peace Act of 2007. To urge the Government of the Republic of Armenia to resolve the murder case of Joshua Haglund, a United States citizen, in Yerevan, Armenia, and to fund scholarships at the University of Minnesota in the memory of Joshua Haglund for study abroad and diversity training. H.R.2764, Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008, and relevant companion bill in the Senate. All areas pertaining to the Caucasus. H.R.2798, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007. Prohibition on Assistance for Certain Railway Projects. The Corporation may not provide insurance, reinsurance, a guaranty, financing or other assistance to support the development or promotion of any railway connection or railway-related connection that does not traverse or connect with Armenia and does connect Azerbaijan and Turkey. All areas of the resolution. S.Res.65, Condemning the assassination of human rights advocate and outspoken defender of freedom of the press, Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink on January 29, 2007. All areas of the resolution. S.Res.106, Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution. Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record relating to the Armenian Genocide, and for other purposes. All areas of the resolution. S.3938, Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2006. To reauthorize the operations of the Export-Import Bank through FY2011, and to reform certain operations of the Bank, and for other purposes, in lieu of H.R.5068. Amendment pertaining to the Caucasus region. H.Res.102, Condemning the assassination of human rights advocate and outspoken defender of freedom of the press, Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink on January 19, 2007. All areas of the resolution.

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office