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District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Hate crimes prevention/enforcement, incl. H.R. 1592 & S. 1105 Implementation of the Help America Vote Act (Public Law No: 107-252), incl. provisional ballots, enforcement authority of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), and pollworker training Federal voting representation for the District of Columbia, incl. H.R. 1905 & S. 1257 Pay equity and Congressional response to the Ledbetter v. Goodyear decision, incl. H.R. 2831 & S. 1843, as well as the Paycheck Fairness Act, incl. H.R. 1338 & S. 766 Voter fraud issues and Congressional response to the Crawford v. Marion County Election Board and Democratic Party v. Rokita decisions, incl. report by the government and oversight of the Voting Rights Section of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice Deceptive practices in voting, incl. H.R. 1281 & S. 453 and oversight of the Voting Rights Section of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice, as well as caging (H.R. 5038 & S. 2305) legislation and vote challenging practices Voter identification and Congressional response to the Crawford v. Marion County Election Board and Democratic Party v. Rokita decisions, incl. H.R. 4026 Voter registration, incl. implementation of the National Voter Registration Act (Public Law No: 103-31) Early voting Oversight of the Department of Justices Civil Rights Division, incl. its Voting Rights Section Marriage promotion and responsible fatherhood initiatives, incl. H.R. 3395 & S. 1626 Implementation of the Voting Rights Act (Public Law No: 89-110), incl. deployment of federal observers and attorney monitors, and use of criminal prosecutors in such deployment, as well as language assistance and polling place accessibility Development of a 2009 Civil Rights Act that would close loopholes created by recent Supreme Court decisions Ex-felon enfranchisement Election preparedness and contingency plans, incl. lessons learned from the 2004 and 2008 election cycles
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Election Assistance Commission (EAC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · District of Columbia
Federal voting representation for the District of Columbia, incl. H.R. 1905 & S. 1257 District of Columbias voucher program, incl. report by the government, reauthorization proposals, and FY09 appropriations (S. 3260)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Election Assistance Commission (EAC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · District of Columbia
Federal voting representation for the District of Columbia, incl. H.R. 1905 & S. 1257 District of Columbias voucher program, incl. report by the government, reauthorization proposals, and FY09 appropriations (S. 3260)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of the Census, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Census data on married couples H.R. 6339 - Federal Employees Deserve to Volunteer on the Elections (FEDVOTE) Act of 2008 Veteran Voting Support Act, incl. H.R. 6625 & S.3308, as well as amendments to H.R. 6599/S. 3301 regarding the enforcement of section 3, Policy of VHA Directive 200825 H.R. 5811 Electronic Message Preservation Act Student voting rights Federal voting representation for the District of Columbia, incl. H.R. 1905 & S. 1257 Domestic surveillance by executive branch agencies and implementation of the Protect America Act (Public Law No. 110-55), incl. H.R. 3773, H.R. 5440, H.R. 6304, S. 2248 & S. 2402, as well as implementation of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 (Public Law No. 110-261) Pay equity and Congressional response to the Ledbetter v. Goodyear decision, incl. H.R. 2831 & S. 1843 Investigation into the United States Attorneys program, incl. voter fraud issues, and pursuit of contempt citations (incl. H.Res. 979, H.Res. 980 & H.Res. 982) Investigation into politicization at the Department of Justice, incl. corruption charges against former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman, and pursuit of contempt citations Voter fraud issues and Congressional response to the Crawford v. Marion County Election Board and Democratic Party v. Rokita decisions, incl. report by the government and oversight of the Voting Rights Section of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice Detainee treatment procedures and implementation of the Military Commissions Act (Public Law No: 109-366), incl. H.R. 1416/S. 185 & H.R. 2826, as well as Congressional response to the Boumediene v. Bush and al Odah v. United States decisions Voting systems and audit trails, incl. H.R. 5036, H.R. 5803, S. 1487 & S. 3212 Oversight of the Department of Justices Civil Rights Division, incl. its Voting Rights Section Comprehensive election reform, incl. S. 1487, lessons learned from the 2004 and 2008 election cycles, election prepraredness, and election contingency plans Implementation of the Dont Ask, Dont Tell provisions in Public Law No: 103-160, Title V, Subtitle G, incl. H.R. 1246 Deceptive practices in voting, incl. H.R. 1281 & S. 453 and oversight of the Voting Rights Section of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice, as well as caging (H.R. 5038 & S. 2305) legislation Ex-felon enfranchisement Transparency and accountability language, as well as provisions regulating federal and Supreme Court jurisdiction and access to those courts, contained in economic bailout legislation, incl. H.R. 1424 & H.R. 3997 Voter identification and Congressional response to the Crawford v. Marion County Election Board and Democratic Party v. Rokita decisions, incl. H.R. 4026 H.R. 6074 & S. 3390 Student Voter Opportunity To Encourage Registration (VOTER) Act of 2008 Voter registration and early voting in the state of Ohio Marriage rights in the state of California
2008 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Preserve all Equal Opportunity programs, including Affirmative Action. Eliminate potential discrimination in "faith based" initiaves. Eliminate racial disparities. Ensure equal voting rights for all Americans, and equal access to sufficient, working voting equipment. End deceptive and intimidating practices in federal elections. Oppose requiring a photo ID to vote. Support reparations for decendants of slavery. Support H.R. 40, H.R. 1381, S. 804, H.R. 1281, S. 453, H.R. 4611, S. 2481, H.R. 1592, S. 1105, H.R. 4545, S. 1711, H.R. 1905, S. 1257. Oppose H.R. 481, H.R. 879. Support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 2015 / H.R. 3685). Support and work for an effective national apology for slavery that begins a national discussion (H.Rews. 194) Support the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes bill (H.R. 923 / S. 535).
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
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of the Census, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · District of Columbia
Congressional representation for the residents of the District of Columbia. Support H.R. 1905, S. 1257 Ensuring that local laws are not overridden by Congress. Support for needle exchange programs in the District of Columbia. Support sane, safe & sensible anti-gun violence laws in light of the Heller v. District of Columbia lawsuit. Work to ensure that DC City Council is allowed to make it's own gun lawws to comply with Heller and not have laws imposed on them. Supported HR 6842 and opposee the Childres amendment.
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
2008 · third_quarter · District of Columbia
Congressional representation for the residents of the District of Columbia. Support H.R. 1905, S. 1257 Ensuring that local laws are not overridden by Congress. Support for needle exchange programs in the District of Columbia. Support sane, safe & sensible anti-gun violence laws in light of the Heller v. District of Columbia lawsuit. Work to ensure that DC City Council is allowed to make it's own gun lawws to comply with Heller and not have laws imposed on them. Supported HR 6842 and opposee the Childres amendment.
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
2008 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Preserve all Equal Opportunity programs, including Affirmative Action. Eliminate potential discrimination in "faith based" initiaves. Eliminate racial disparities. Ensure equal voting rights for all Americans, and equal access to sufficient, working voting equipment. End deceptive and intimidating practices in federal elections. Oppose requiring a photo ID to vote. Support reparations for decendants of slavery. Support H.R. 40, H.R. 1381, S. 804, H.R. 1281, S. 453, H.R. 4611, S. 2481, H.R. 1592, S. 1105, H.R. 4545, S. 1711, H.R. 1905, S. 1257. Oppose H.R. 481, H.R. 879. Support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 2015 / H.R. 3685). Support and work for an effective national apology for slavery that begins a national discussion (H.Rews. 194) Support the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes bill (H.R. 923 / S. 535).
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
2008 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Congressional Ethics Rules, Congressional Public Financing, HR 7022/S. 1285 Fair Elections Now Act, S. 2412 Presidential Funding Act, S. 223-Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act, S. 2041-False Claims Correction Act, S. 274-Federal Employees Protection of Disclosure Act, HR 985 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, HR 5811 Electronic Communications Disclosure Act, HR 1905/S. 1257, DC Voting Rights Act, Open Government and Anticorruption recommendations.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Firearms/Guns/Ammunition
The Coalition lobbied in support of H.R. 96 and S. 2577, bills that would have closed the "Gun Show Loophole." We also supported H.R. 1905 and S. 1257, the "D.C. House Voting Rights Act." We lobbied in opposition to H.R. 6691, the "Second Amendment Enforcement Act."
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Firearms/Guns/Ammunition
The Coalition lobbied in support of H.R. 96 and S. 2577, bills that would have closed the "Gun Show Loophole." We also supported H.R. 1905 and S. 1257, the "D.C. House Voting Rights Act." We lobbied in opposition to H.R. 6691, the "Second Amendment Enforcement Act," and an amendment that Senator Tom Coburn offered to S. 2483 that would have allowed individuals to carry loaded handguns in National Parks.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Congressional Public Financing Bill, HR 1905/S. 1257, DC House Voting Rights Act; S. 2191 Lieber/Warner Climate Security Act; HR 5811 Electronic Communications Preservation Act; HR 985 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act; H-Climate Matters Act; Implementation of S. 1; S. 2041, False Claims Correction Act; HR 4294 Presidential Public Financing; S. 223, Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act; S. 274 Federal Employees Protection of Disclosures Act; S. 1285 Fair Elections Now Act; S. 886-Presidential Records Act Reform; FDA reform/funding, Transparency in Federal Funding Act.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Hate crimes prevention/enforcement, incl. H.R. 1592 & S. 1105 Implementation of the Help America Vote Act (Public Law No: 107-252), incl. provisional ballots, enforcement authority of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), and pollworker training Federal voting representation for the District of Columbia, incl. H.R. 1905 & S. 1257 Pay equity and Congressional response to the Ledbetter v. Goodyear decision, incl. H.R. 2831 & S. 1843, as well as the Paycheck Fairness Act, incl. H.R. 1338 & S. 766 Voter fraud issues and Congressional response to the Crawford v. Marion County Election Board and Democratic Party v. Rokita decisions, incl. report by the government and oversight of the Voting Rights Section of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice Deceptive practices in voting, incl. H.R. 1281 & S. 453 and oversight of the Voting Rights Section of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice, as well as caging (H.R. 5038 & S. 2305) legislation and vote challenging practices Voter identification and Congressional response to the Crawford v. Marion County Election Board and Democratic Party v. Rokita decisions, incl. H.R. 4026 Voter registration, incl. implementation of the National Voter Registration Act (Public Law No: 103-31) Early voting Oversight of the Department of Justices Civil Rights Division, incl. its Voting Rights Section Marriage promotion and responsible fatherhood initiatives, incl. H.R. 3395 & S. 1626 Implementation of the Voting Rights Act (Public Law No: 89-110), incl. deployment of federal observers and attorney monitors, and use of criminal prosecutors in such deployment, as well as language assistance and polling place accessibility Development of a 2009 Civil Rights Act that would close loopholes created by recent Supreme Court decisions Ex-felon enfranchisement Election preparedness and contingency plans, incl. lessons learned from the 2004 and 2008 election cycles
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Election Assistance Commission (EAC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · District of Columbia
Federal voting representation for the District of Columbia, incl. H.R. 1905 & S. 1257 District of Columbias voucher program, incl. report by the government, reauthorization proposals, and FY09 appropriations (S. 3260)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Election Assistance Commission (EAC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Congressional Ethics Rules, Congressional Public Financing, HR 7022/S. 1285 Fair Elections Now Act, S. 2412 Presidential Funding Act, S. 223-Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act, S. 2041-False Claims Correction Act, S. 274-Federal Employees Protection of Disclosure Act, HR 985 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, HR 5811 Electronic Communications Disclosure Act, HR 1905/S. 1257, DC Voting Rights Act, Open Government and Anticorruption recommendations.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Preserve all Equal Opportunity programs, including Affirmative Action. Eliminate potential discrimination in "faith based" initiaves. Eliminate racial disparities. Ensure equal voting rights for all Americans, and equal access to sufficient, working voting equipment. End deceptive and intimidating practices in federal elections. Oppose requiring a photo ID to vote. Support reparations for decendants of slavery. Support H.R. 40, H.R. 1381, S. 804, H.R. 1281, S. 453, H.R. 4611, S. 2481, H.R. 1592, S. 1105, H.R. 4545, S. 1711, H.R. 1905, S. 1257. Oppose H.R. 481, H.R. 879. Support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 2015 / H.R. 3685). Support and work for an effective national apology for slavery that begins a national discussion (H.Rews. 194) Support the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes bill (H.R. 923 / S. 535).
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
2008 · second_quarter · District of Columbia
Congressional representation for the residents of the District of Columbia. Support H.R. 1905, S. 1257 Ensuring that local laws are not overridden by Congress. Support for needle exchange programs in the District of Columbia. Support sane, safe & sensible anti-gun violence laws in light of the Heller v. District of Columbia lawsuit. Work to ensure that DC City Council is allowed to make it's own gun lawws to comply with Heller and not have laws imposed on them. Supported HR 6842 and opposee the Childres amendment.
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
2008 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Preserve all Equal Opportunity programs, including Affirmative Action. Eliminate potential discrimination in "faith based" initiaves. Eliminate racial disparities. Ensure equal voting rights for all Americans, and equal access to sufficient, working voting equipment. End deceptive and intimidating practices in federal elections. Oppose requiring a photo ID to vote. Support reparations for decendants of slavery. Support H.R. 40, H.R. 1381, S. 804, H.R. 1281, S. 453, H.R. 4611, S. 2481, H.R. 1592, S. 1105, H.R. 4545, S. 1711, H.R. 1905, S. 1257. Oppose H.R. 481, H.R. 879. Support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 2015 / H.R. 3685). Support and work for an effective national apology for slavery that begins a national discussion (H.Rews. 194) Support the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes bill (H.R. 923 / S. 535).
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
2008 · second_quarter · District of Columbia
Congressional representation for the residents of the District of Columbia. Support H.R. 1905, S. 1257 Ensuring that local laws are not overridden by Congress. Support for needle exchange programs in the District of Columbia. Support sane, safe & sensible anti-gun violence laws in light of the Heller v. District of Columbia lawsuit. Work to ensure that DC City Council is allowed to make it's own gun lawws to comply with Heller and not have laws imposed on them. Supported HR 6842 and opposee the Childres amendment.
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
2008 · third_quarter · District of Columbia
Federal voting representation for the District of Columbia, incl. H.R. 1905 & S. 1257 District of Columbias voucher program, incl. report by the government, reauthorization proposals, and FY09 appropriations (S. 3260)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of the Census, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Census data on married couples H.R. 6339 - Federal Employees Deserve to Volunteer on the Elections (FEDVOTE) Act of 2008 Veteran Voting Support Act, incl. H.R. 6625 & S.3308, as well as amendments to H.R. 6599/S. 3301 regarding the enforcement of section 3, Policy of VHA Directive 200825 H.R. 5811 Electronic Message Preservation Act Student voting rights Federal voting representation for the District of Columbia, incl. H.R. 1905 & S. 1257 Domestic surveillance by executive branch agencies and implementation of the Protect America Act (Public Law No. 110-55), incl. H.R. 3773, H.R. 5440, H.R. 6304, S. 2248 & S. 2402, as well as implementation of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 (Public Law No. 110-261) Pay equity and Congressional response to the Ledbetter v. Goodyear decision, incl. H.R. 2831 & S. 1843 Investigation into the United States Attorneys program, incl. voter fraud issues, and pursuit of contempt citations (incl. H.Res. 979, H.Res. 980 & H.Res. 982) Investigation into politicization at the Department of Justice, incl. corruption charges against former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman, and pursuit of contempt citations Voter fraud issues and Congressional response to the Crawford v. Marion County Election Board and Democratic Party v. Rokita decisions, incl. report by the government and oversight of the Voting Rights Section of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice Detainee treatment procedures and implementation of the Military Commissions Act (Public Law No: 109-366), incl. H.R. 1416/S. 185 & H.R. 2826, as well as Congressional response to the Boumediene v. Bush and al Odah v. United States decisions Voting systems and audit trails, incl. H.R. 5036, H.R. 5803, S. 1487 & S. 3212 Oversight of the Department of Justices Civil Rights Division, incl. its Voting Rights Section Comprehensive election reform, incl. S. 1487, lessons learned from the 2004 and 2008 election cycles, election prepraredness, and election contingency plans Implementation of the Dont Ask, Dont Tell provisions in Public Law No: 103-160, Title V, Subtitle G, incl. H.R. 1246 Deceptive practices in voting, incl. H.R. 1281 & S. 453 and oversight of the Voting Rights Section of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice, as well as caging (H.R. 5038 & S. 2305) legislation Ex-felon enfranchisement Transparency and accountability language, as well as provisions regulating federal and Supreme Court jurisdiction and access to those courts, contained in economic bailout legislation, incl. H.R. 1424 & H.R. 3997 Voter identification and Congressional response to the Crawford v. Marion County Election Board and Democratic Party v. Rokita decisions, incl. H.R. 4026 H.R. 6074 & S. 3390 Student Voter Opportunity To Encourage Registration (VOTER) Act of 2008 Voter registration and early voting in the state of Ohio Marriage rights in the state of California
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of the Census, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Bundling Regulation, Congressional Public Financing (HR 4294), Ethics Guidance, Executive Branch Ethics legislation, Fair elections Companion proposal in House, Government contractor oversight, HR 1905/S. 1257 DC House voting rights Act, HR 5811 Electronic Communications Disclosure Act, HR 985 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act, S. 1285 Senate Public Financing, S. 2041 False Claims Correction Act, S. 2412, Presidential Funding Act, S.274 Federal Employees Protection of Disclosures Act, S. 223 Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act, HR 7022/S. 1285 Fair Elections Now Act, Implementation of S. 1 Lobbying Reform.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Election Commission (FEC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Congressional Public Financing Bill, HR 1905/S. 1257, DC House Voting Rights Act; S. 2191 Lieber/Warner Climate Security Act; HR 5811 Electronic Communications Preservation Act; HR 985 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act; H-Climate Matters Act; Implementation of S. 1; S. 2041, False Claims Correction Act; HR 4294 Presidential Public Financing; S. 223, Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act; S. 274 Federal Employees Protection of Disclosures Act; S. 1285 Fair Elections Now Act; S. 886-Presidential Records Act Reform; FDA reform/funding, Transparency in Federal Funding Act.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Preserve all Equal Opportunity programs, including Affirmative Action. Eliminate potential discrimination in "faith based" initiaves. Eliminate racial disparities. Ensure equal voting rights for all Americans, and equal access to sufficient, working voting equipment. End deceptive and intimidating practices in federal elections. Oppose requiring a photo ID to vote. Support reparations for decendants of slavery. Support H.R. 40, H.R. 1381, S. 804, H.R. 1281, S. 453, H.R. 4611, S. 2481, H.R. 1592, S. 1105, H.R. 4545, S. 1711, H.R. 1905, S. 1257. Oppose H.R. 481, H.R. 879. Support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 2015 / H.R. 3685). Support and work for an effective national apology for slavery that begins a national discussion.
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
2008 · second_quarter · District of Columbia
Congressional representation for the residents of the District of Columbia. Support H.R. 1905, S. 1257 Ensuring that local laws are not overridden by Congress. Support for needle exchange programs in the District of Columbia. Support sane, safe & sensible anti-gun violence laws in light of the Heller v. District of Columbia lawsuit.
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
2008 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Employment Non-Discrimination Act (HR 2015); DC Voting Rights Act (HR 1905, S. 1257); ADA Restoration Act.
Client expense: $53,087 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Congressional Public Financing Bill, HR 1905/S. 1257, DC House Voting Rights Act; S. 2191 Lieber/Warner Climate Security Act; HR 5811 Electronic Communications Preservation Act; HR 985 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act; H-Climate Matters Act; Implementation of S. 1; S. 2041, False Claims Correction Act; HR 4294 Presidential Public Financing; S. 223, Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act; S. 274 Federal Employees Protection of Disclosures Act; S. 1285 Fair Elections Now Act; S. 886-Presidential Records Act Reform; FDA reform/funding, Transparency in Federal Funding Act.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · District of Columbia
H.R. 1905/S.1257 - District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007, supported
Client expense: $156,785 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Preserve all Equal Opportunity programs, including Affirmative Action. Eliminate potential discrimination in "faith based" initiaves. Eliminate racial disparities. Ensure equal voting rights for all Americans, and equal access to sufficient, working voting equipment. End deceptive and intimidating practices in federal elections. Oppose requiring a photo ID to vote. Support reparations for decendants of slavery. Support H.R. 40, H.R. 1381, S. 804, H.R. 1281, S. 453, H.R. 4611, S. 2481, H.R. 1592, S. 1105, H.R. 4545, S. 1711, H.R. 1905, S. 1257. Oppose H.R. 481, H.R. 879. Support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 2015 / H.R. 3685).
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · District of Columbia
Congressional representation for the residents of the District of Columbia. Support H.R. 1905, S. 1257 Ensuring that local laws are not overridden by Congress
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 2015); DC Voting Rights Act (H.R. 1905, S. 1257); Resolution on hanging of nooses (H.Res. 826); ADA Restoration Act.
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
2007 · year_end · District of Columbia
H.R. 328/H.R. 1433/H.R. 1905/S. 1257 - The District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007, supported
Client expense: $283,192 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
2007 · mid_year · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Water Quality Act of 2007 (HR 720, HR 1905)
Client expense: $1,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · year_end · District of Columbia
Congressional representation for the residents of the District of Columbia. Support H.R. 1905, S. 1257 Ensuring that local laws are not overridden by Congress
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
2007 · year_end · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Preserve all Equal Opportunity programs, including Affirmative Action. Eliminate potential discrimination in "faith based" initiaves. Eliminate racial disparities. Ensure equal voting rights for all Americans, and equal access to sufficient, working voting equipment. End deceptive and intimidating practices in federal elections. Oppose requiring a photo ID to vote. Support reparations for decendants of slavery. Support H.R. 40, H.R. 1381, S. 804, H.R. 1281, S. 453, H.R. 4611, S. 2481, H.R. 1592, S. 1105, H.R. 4545, S. 1711, H.R. 1905, S. 1257. Oppose H.R. 481, H.R. 879. Support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 2015 / H.R. 3685).
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
2007 · year_end · Government Issues
S. 461, H.R. 785, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 1638, HR 3752, Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 H.R. 1905, S.1257, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act H.R. 3045, Presidential Signing Statements Act of 2007
Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Legal Services Corporation, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), 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), White House Office
2007 · year_end · District of Columbia
H.R. 328/H.R. 1433/H.R. 1905/S. 1257 - The District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007, supported
Client expense: $283,192 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
2007 · year_end · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 2015); DC Voting Rights Act (H.R. 1905, S. 1257); Resolution on hanging of nooses (H.Res. 826)
Client expense: $56,680 · 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
2007 · year_end · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Fair Pay Act; ENDA; Hate Crimes Legislation; Funding for Civil Rights enforcement activities; Racial Profilling legislation; Affirmative Action; Voting Rights Act; DC Voting Rights Legislation (H.R. 1905).
Client expense: $804,184 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Legal Services Corporation, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007, S. 1257 District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007, H.R. 1433 District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007, H.R. 1905
Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2007 · mid_year · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Water Quality Act of o2007 (HR 720, HR 1905)
Client expense: $1,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2007 · mid_year · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Fair Pay Act; ENDA; Hate Crimes Legislation; Funding for Civil Rights enforcement activities; Racial Profilling legislation; charitable choice legislation; Affirmative Action; Voting Rights Act; DC Voting Rights Legislation (H.R. 1905).
Client expense: $866,340 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Legal Services Corporation, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2007 · mid_year · Government Issues
H.R. 1905, S.1257, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act H.R. 221, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2007 H.R. 785,S. 461 Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2007 HR 660, Court Security Improvement Act of 2007 HR 1130, Judicial Disclosure Responsibility Act S 378, Court Security Improvement Act of 2007 S. 525, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act of 2007. S. 1638, Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 H.R.505,S. 310, Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2007 Urging adoption of legislation regarding Presidential Signing Statements. Draft legislation to establish a new Administrative Law Judge Conference of the United States as an independent agency to assume the responsibility of the United States Office of Personnel Management with respect to Administrative Law Judges, including their testing, selection, and appointment Draft legislation to amend various adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2007 · mid_year · District of Columbia
Common Cause urged Members of the House of Representatives to support the DC Voting Rights Act (H.R. 1905) and urged the Senate to pass the DC House Voting Rights Act (S.1257). The bills would give an elected representative for the District full voting power in the House of Representatives. Voting representation in the U.S. House of Representatives for citizens of the District of Columbia.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT (ADEA) VOTING RIGHTS ACT H.R.1905 VOTING RIGHTS ACT H.R.1905 VOTING RIGHTS ACT H.R.1933 VOTING RIGHTS ACT H.R.811 VOTING RIGHTS ACT H.R.1905 VOTING RIGHTS ACT H.R.1933 VOTING RIGHTS ACT H.R.811 VOTING RIGHTS ACT S.1257 VOTING RIGHTS ACT S.1257
Client expense: $7,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office