Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007

Support for President Obamas FCC Chairman Julius Genachowskis efforts to install net neutrality principles on the Internet to prevent discrimination against grassroots organizations such as Christian Coalition of America Opposition to .XXX and .SEX entities on the Internet domain Opposition to the Financial Services Appropriations bill, H.R. 3170, in House of Representatives, because no vote was allowed on the amendment by Congressmen Mike Pence and Greg Walden prohibiting the implementation of the Fairness Doctrine. Blogger Protection Act of 2008" H.R. 2905, Broadcaster Freedom Act to prevent establishment of so-called Fairness Doctrine, which is clearly anti-First Amendment H. R. 5353" Support for Net Neutrality and the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008" S.215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act #20 Amendment (Bennett) to Senate Bill, S. 1, Section 220, allowing grassroots groups to maintain their First Amendment rights. Multicast/Must-carry Legislation Support for amendment decreasing funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Urging improvement of consumer complaint process regarding violations of broadcast decency standards. Urging the FCC to enforce indecency laws and impose highest possible penalties.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for President Obamas FCC Chairman Julius Genachowskis efforts to install net neutrality principles on the Internet to prevent discrimination against grassroots organizations such as Christian Coalition of America Opposition to .XXX and .SEX entities on the Internet domain Opposition to the Financial Services Appropriations bill, H.R. 3170, in House of Representatives, because no vote was allowed on the amendment by Congressmen Mike Pence and Greg Walden prohibiting the implementation of the Fairness Doctrine. H.R. 2905, Broadcaster Freedom Act to prevent establishment of so-called Fairness Doctrine, which is clearly anti-First Amendment H. R. 5353" Support for Net Neutrality and the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008" S.215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for Local Community Radio Act putting thousands of media outlets in the hands of churches, schools and community groups. Support for President Obamas FCC Chairman Julius Genachowskis installation of net neutrality principles on the Internet to prevent discrimination against grassroots organizations such as Christian Coalition of America Opposition to .XXX and .SEX entities on the Internet domain H.R. 2905, Broadcaster Freedom Act to prevent establishment of so-called Fairness Doctrine, which is clearly anti-First Amendment H. R. 5353" Support for Net Neutrality and the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008" S.215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for President Obamas FCC Chairman Julius Genachowskis efforts to install net neutrality principles on the Internet to prevent discrimination against grassroots organizations such as Christian Coalition of America Opposition to .XXX and .SEX entities on the Internet domain Opposition to the Financial Services Appropriations bill, H.R. 3170, in House of Representatives, because no vote was allowed on the amendment by Congressmen Mike Pence and Greg Walden prohibiting the implementation of the Fairness Doctrine. H.R. 2905, Broadcaster Freedom Act to prevent establishment of so-called Fairness Doctrine, which is clearly anti-First Amendment H. R. 5353" Support for Net Neutrality and the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008" S.215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for President Obamas FCC Chairman Julius Genachowskis efforts to install net neutrality principles on the Internet to prevent discrimination against grassroots organizations such as Christian Coalition of America Opposition to .XXX and .SEX entities on the Internet domain Opposition to the Financial Services Appropriations bill, H.R. 3170, in House of Representatives, because no vote was allowed on the amendment by Congressmen Mike Pence and Greg Walden prohibiting the implementation of the Fairness Doctrine. H.R. 2905, Broadcaster Freedom Act to prevent establishment of so-called Fairness Doctrine, which is clearly anti-First Amendment H. R. 5353" Support for Net Neutrality and the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008" S.215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for President Obamas FCC Chairman Julius Genachowskis efforts to install net neutrality principles on the Internet to prevent discrimination against grassroots organizations such as Christian Coalition of America Opposition to .XXX and .SEX entities on the Internet domain Opposition to the Financial Services Appropriations bill, H.R. 3170, in House of Representatives, because no vote was allowed on the amendment by Congressmen Mike Pence and Greg Walden prohibiting the implementation of the Fairness Doctrine. Blogger Protection Act of 2008" H.R. 2905, Broadcaster Freedom Act to prevent establishment of so-called Fairness Doctrine, which is clearly anti-First Amendment H. R. 5353" Support for Net Neutrality and the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008" S.215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act #20 Amendment (Bennett) to Senate Bill, S. 1, Section 220, allowing grassroots groups to maintain their First Amendment rights. Multicast/Must-carry Legislation Support for amendment decreasing funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Urging improvement of consumer complaint process regarding violations of broadcast decency standards. Urging the FCC to enforce indecency laws and impose highest possible penalties.

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

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

Support for President Obamas FCC Chairman Julius Genachowskis efforts to install net neutrality principles on the Internet to prevent discrimination against grassroots organizations such as Christian Coalition of America Opposition to .XXX and .SEX entities on the Internet domain Opposition to the Financial Services Appropriations bill, H.R. 3170, in House of Representatives, because no vote was allowed on the amendment by Congressmen Mike Pence and Greg Walden prohibiting the implementation of the Fairness Doctrine. Blogger Protection Act of 2008" H.R. 2905, Broadcaster Freedom Act to prevent establishment of so-called Fairness Doctrine, which is clearly anti-First Amendment H. R. 5353" Support for Net Neutrality and the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008" S.215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act #20 Amendment (Bennett) to Senate Bill, S. 1, Section 220, allowing grassroots groups to maintain their First Amendment rights. Multicast/Must-carry Legislation Support for amendment decreasing funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Urging improvement of consumer complaint process regarding violations of broadcast decency standards. Urging the FCC to enforce indecency laws and impose highest possible penalties.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

Opposition to the Financial Services Appropriations bill, H.R. 3170, in House of Representatives, because no vote was allowed on the amendment by Congressmen Mike Pence and Greg Walden prohibiting the implementation of the Fairness Doctrine. Support for President Obamas FCC Chairman Julius Genachowskis efforts to install net neutrality principles on the Internet to prevent discrimination against grassroots organizations such as Christian Coalition of America Opposition to .XXX and .SEX entities on the Internet domain Blogger Protection Act of 2008" H.R. 2905, Broadcaster Freedom Act to prevent establishment of so-called Fairness Doctrine, which is clearly anti-First Amendment H. R. 5353" Support for Net Neutrality and the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008" S.215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act #20 Amendment (Bennett) to Senate Bill, S. 1, Section 220, allowing grassroots groups to maintain their First Amendment rights. Multicast/Must-carry Legislation Support for amendment decreasing funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Urging improvement of consumer complaint process regarding violations of broadcast decency standards. Urging the FCC to enforce indecency laws and impose highest possible penalties.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

Opposition to .XXX and .SEX entities on the Internet domain Blogger Protection Act of 2008" H.R. 2905, Broadcaster Freedom Act to prevent establishment of so-called Fairness Doctrine, which is clearly anti-First Amendment H. R. 5353" Support for Net Neutrality and the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008" S.215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act #20 Amendment (Bennett) to Senate Bill, S. 1, Section 220, allowing grassroots groups to maintain their First Amendment rights. Multicast/Must-carry Legislation Support for amendment decreasing funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Urging improvement of consumer complaint process regarding violations of broadcast decency standards. Urging the FCC to enforce indecency laws and impose highest possible penalties.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

S 234, Wireless Innovation Act HR 1597, Wireless Innovation Act S 337, White Spaces Act of 2007 S 602 Child Safe Viewing Act HR 2102, Free Flow Information Act of 2007 S 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act HR 2738, Family and Consumer Choice Act HR 2821, Television Freedom Act of 2007 HR 2566, National Digital Television Consumer Education Act HR 2905, Broadcast Freedom Act of 2007 HR 608 Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007 HR 1320, Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices S 1780, Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act HR 2900, Food and Drug Administration Act Amendments of 2007 S 1082, Food and Drug Administration Act Amendments of 2007 HR 2331 First Responders Act S 1223, First Responders Act China Market Access S2035 Free Flow Information Act HR 2566 Media Ownership Act S 2332 Media Ownership Act HR 3559 Protecting Children from Indecent Programming S1267, Free Flow Information Act of 2007 S2831, FTC Reauthorization Act S1170, "Connect the Nation Act" HR 3627, "Connect the Nation Act" HR 3862, Preparing America's Seniors for Digital Transition HR 5435, DTV Border Fix S 2507, DTV Border Fix Retransmission consent Product Placement a la carte HR 2905, Fairness Doctrine Fiscal Year 2009 Appropriations Mark HR 6209, Commercial Ads Loudness Mitigation Act S 3154, Commercial Ads Loudness Mitigation Act S 3156, Commercial Ads Loudness Mitigation Act DOJ to adopt new rules governing access under ADA for close captioning/video description in movies HR 6320, On Line Captioning HR 2320, National Amusement Park Ride Safety Act Broadband deployment provisions of Stimulus II HR 6151 Responsibility in Drug and Device Advertising Act of 2008 HR 4083 Non Prescription Drug Modernization Act S 3446 Bill to Create Minority Tax Credits HR 7013 Short Term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act S 3663 Short Term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act

Client expense: $4,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S. 1747, HR 2905, Broadcaster Freedom Act, all provisions

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 84, "Professional Boxing Amendments Act of 2007" S. 124, "Satellite and Cable Access Act of 2007" S. 234, "Wireless Innovation Act of 2007" S. 337, "White Spaces Act of 2007" S. 234, "Wireless Innovation Act of 2007" S. 431, "KIDS Act of 2007" S. 567, "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008" S. 602, "The Child Safe Viewing Act" S. 760, "Four Corners Television Access Act of 2007" S. 1082, "Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007" S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act" S. 1086, "Cyber Safety for Kids Act of 2007" S. 1224, "First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007" S. 1267, "Free Flow of Information Act of 2007" S. 1285, "Fair Elections Now Act" S. 1453, "ITFA Extension Act of 2007" S. 1742, "Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007" S. 1748, "Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007" S. 1780, "Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act" S. 2035, Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 S. 2125, "Preparing America's Seniors for the Digital Television Transition of Act of 2007" H.R. 600, "Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2007" H.R. 608, "Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007" H.R. 719, " KIDS Act of 2007" H.R. 1077, "Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007" H.R. 1120, " Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007" H.R. 1320, "Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007" H.R. 1597, "Wireless Innovation Act of 2007" H.R. 2102, "Free Flow of Information Act of 2007" H.R. 2566, "National Digital Television Consumer Education Act" H.R. 2738, "Family and Consumer Choice Act of 2007" H.R. 2821, "Television Freedom Act of 2007" H.R. 2829, "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008" H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007" H.R. 2905, "Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007" H.R. 2917, "Transition Education Accountability Report Act of 2007" H.R. 3461, "Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2007" H.R. 3559, "Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act" H.R. 3676, "Family Friendly Flights Act of 2007" H.R. 4167, "Broadcast Ownership for the 21st Century Act" H.R. 4221, "Satellite Consumers' Access to Public Television Digital Programming Act of 2007" H.R. 4882, "Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act" H.R. 5140, Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 H.R. 5470, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets H.R. 6320, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 (Markey) H.Res. 1, "Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007" S.J. Res. 28, A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership H.J. Res. 79, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership General Issues: 1) Content Regulation Issues, eg, Broadcast Indecency and Television Violence 2) Media Ownership Issues 3) Cable A La Carte Issues 4) Retransmission Consent Issues 5) Spectrum Issues 6) Federal Shield Law Issues 7) DTV Transition Issues 8) Direct-to-Consumer Drug Advertising Issues 9) DirecTV-Liberty Media Transaction 10) Online Advertising Issues 11) Broadcast Localism Issues 12) White Spaces Spectrum Issues 13) Libel Tourism 14) Network Neutrality 15) WWOR License Renewal 16) Enhanced Disclosure by Broadcasters 17) Funding for the United States Telecommunications Training Institute 18) Section 2257 Department of Justice Regulations

Client expense: $1,080,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Smithsonian Institution, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S 234, Wireless Innovation Act HR 1597, Wireless Innovation Act S 337, White Spaces Act of 2007 S 602 Child Safe Viewing Act HR 2102, Free Flow Information Act of 2007 S 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act HR 2738, Family and Consumer Choice Act HR 2821, Television Freedom Act of 2007 HR 2566, National Digital Television Consumer Education Act HR 2905, Broadcast Freedom Act of 2007 HR 608 Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007 HR 1320, Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices S 1780, Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act HR 2900, Food and Drug Administration Act Amendments of 2007 S 1082, Food and Drug Administration Act Amendments of 2007 HR 2331 First Responders Act S 1223, First Responders Act China Market Access S2035 Free Flow Information Act HR 2566 Media Ownership Act S 2332 Media Ownership Act HR 3559 Protecting Children from Indecent Programming S1267, Free Flow Information Act of 2007 S2831, FTC Reauthorization Act S1170, "Connect the Nation Act" HR 3627, "Connect the Nation Act" HR 3862, Preparing America's Seniors for Digital Transition HR 5435, DTV Border Fix S 2507, DTV Border Fix Retransmission consent Product Placement a la carte HR 2905, Fairness Doctrine Fiscal Year 2009 Appropriations Mark HR 6209, Commercial Ads Loudness Mitigation Act S 3154, Commercial Ads Loudness Mitigation Act S 3156, Commercial Ads Loudness Mitigation Act DOJ to adopt new rules governing access under ADA for close captioning/video description in movies HR 6320, On Line Captioning HR 2320, National Amusement Park Ride Safety Act Broadband deployment provisions of Stimulus II HR 6151 Responsibility in Drug and Device Advertising Act of 2008 HR 4083 Non Prescription Drug Modernization Act S 3446 Bill to Create Minority Tax Credits HR 7013 Short Term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act S 3663 Short Term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act

Client expense: $4,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

HR. 2566, National Digital Television Consumer Education Act HR. 2905, Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007 S. 1780, Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act S. 602, Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007 S.431, KIDS Act of 2007 HR.719, KIDS Act of 2007 Content regulation issues; Broadcast Indecency and Television Violence; Retransmission Consent Issues; DTV Transition Issues; FCC Licensing Issues; Wholesale a la carte issues; Issues relating to the Big Ten Network; S. 1965, Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act

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

Government targets: Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

Opposition to .XXX and .SEX entities on the Internet domain Blogger Protection Act of 2008" H.R. 2905, Broadcaster Freedom Act to prevent establishment of so-called Fairness Doctrine, which is clearly anti-First Amendment H. R. 5353" Support for Net Neutrality and the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008" S.215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act #20 Amendment (Bennett) to Senate Bill, S. 1, Section 220, allowing grassroots groups to maintain their First Amendment rights. Multicast/Must-carry Legislation Support for amendment decreasing funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Urging improvement of consumer complaint process regarding violations of broadcast decency standards. Urging the FCC to enforce indecency laws and impose highest possible penalties.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

HR 2905 Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. Con. Res. 70 - FY 09 Congressional Budget Resolution - client interest to support full funding of mass transit programs, funding of DHW/FEMA/State & Local programs (Transit Security) at FY 08 level of $400 million or higher, rejection of Administration proposal to transfer funds from Mass Transit Account to Highway Account, and reserve account for infrastructure; House & Senate actions for FY 09 THUD appropriations bills - client seeking full funding of transit programs and earmarks to fund East Side Access & Second Avenue Subway projects (S. 3181 plus House subcommittee mark-up bill not reported); House & Senate actions for FY 09 DHS appropriations bills (HR 6947 and S. 3181 and HR 2638) - client seeks FEMA transit security program funding level of at least $400 million; additional economic stimulus bills for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application; S. 2191/S. 3031/ S. 3036 client support for "cap-and-trade" provision that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEA-LU technical corrections bill; S. 3044 - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 and H.R. 6532 - client support for provision to finance shortfall in Highway Account; HR 2419 - client interest in final disposition of change to tax credit for alcohol blend fuels; HR 6003/S. 294 and H.R. 2905 - client interest in authorization for Amtrak and changes to federal rail safety legislation; HR 980 - "Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Safety Employees" - effect on client operations; HR 6052 - client supports new transit funding program to pursue energy savings through transit use; economic stimulus bills HR 7110 and S 3604 - client support for allocation of funds to support transit programs; HR 6899 and HR 6049 - final versions of tax extender bills - client interest in any projects or provisions of importance to New York transportation programs and projects; S. 3001 - the FY 2009 defense authorization bill - client support for inclusion of Section 1002 relating to Congressional drafting of legislation and committee reports vis-a-vis Presidential Executive Order of January 29, 2008; FY 2009 "Continuing Resolution" (H.R. 2638) - Client seeking full funding of transit programs plus earmarks for East Side Access and Second Avenue Subway projects plus any Amtrak/FRA provisions that may impact client rail operations; "Auto Bailout" legislation (HR 7321 regarding provision for SILO transactions; and further discussion of a stimulus bill during the "Lame Duck" session regarding client interest in the inclusion of funding for transit.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S. 256: Perform Act of 2007; H. R. 4789: The Performance Rights Act-opposed. H. Con. Res 244/S. Con. Res. 82: Local Radio Freedom Act-supported. H. R. 2060/S. 1353: Internet Radio Equality Act-supported. H. R. 2905/S. 1748 Broadcaster Freedom Act-supported. H. R. 7084: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008-supported provisions extending deadlines for music license agreements.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

In support of Broadcaster Freedom Act (H.R. 2905).

Client expense: $99,103 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE

H.R. 2905/S.1742 Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007, supported entire bill. H.R. 3559/S.1780 Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act, supported entire bill.

Client expense: $25,300 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

S. 1742 and H.R. 2905 - Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007 Wholesale a la carte programming

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1742 and H.R. 2905 - Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007 Wholesale a la carte programming

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1320: Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.1597: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces; all provisions H.R.2102: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2331: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2802: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2821: Television Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.2905: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions H.R.4167: Broadcast Ownership for the 21st Century Act; all provisions H.R.5435: DTV Border Fix Act; all provisions H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets; all provisions H.R.600: Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.608: Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007; all provisions H.R.6209: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions H.R.7013: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions H.R.7157: Radio All Digital Channel Receiver Act; all provisions H.R.983: Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2007; all provisions House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership; all provisions S.1223: First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007; all provisions S.124: Satellite and Cable Access Act of 2007; all provisions S.1675: Local Community Radio Act of 2007; all provisions S.1742: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1748: Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007; all provisions S.1780: Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act; all provisions S.2035: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007; all provisions S.2125: Preparing America's Seniors for the Digital Television Transition of Act of 2007; all provisions S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations; all provisions S.2332: Media Ownership Act of 2007; all provisions S.234: Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; all provisions S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007; all provisions S.2607: DTV Transition Assistance Act; all provisions S.3154: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.3156: Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act; all provisions S.337: White Spaces Act of 2007; all provisions S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes; all provisions S.3663: Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act; all provisions S.602: Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007; A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology; all provisions Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of Accessibility of Video Programming Providing Emergency Information for Individuals Who are Blind and Visually Impaired, RM-11499 In the Matter of Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in 3 GHz Band, ET Docket No. 02-380 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Creation of Event Radio Services, RM-11501 In the Matter of Development of Devices Capable of Supporting Multiple Audio Entertainment Services, MM Docket No. 08-172 In the Matter of Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems and Their Impact on the Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Service; MM Docket No. 99-325 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary Stations, Including Wireless Microphones, and the Digital Television Transition, MB Docket No. 08-167 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Revisions to Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz Band, MB Docket No. 08-166 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.

Client expense: $2,840,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Copyright Office, White House Office

Congressional oversight and legislation related to broadcast decency enforcement; congressional oversight and legislation related to prohibiting FCC reinstatement of the Fairness Doctrine; congressional oversight and legislation related to local radio ownership limits; congressional oversight and legislation related to low power radio; congressional oversight and legislation related to increasing ownership of broadcast media by women and minorities; H.R. 983, "Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2007"; congressional oversight regarding satellite radio monopoly; H.R 4835/ S. 2332, the "Media Ownership Act of 2007;" H.R. 3003, "to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 2986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes;" H.R. 600, the "Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2007;" S. 1742, S. 1748, H.R. 2905, the "Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007;" S. 1780, the "Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act;" S. 602, the "Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007;" S. 1223, the "First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007"-- all provisions; S. 1675, the "Local Community Radio Act of 2007"-- all provisions; H. Con. Res. 244/ S. Con. Res. 82, the "Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act;" H.R. 7157, the "Radio All Digital Channel Receiver Act"

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

H.R. 2905 Broadcaster Freedom Act S. 1748 Broadcaster Freedom Act

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the Federal Communications Commission proceedings on broadcast localism-MM docket # 04-233. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding local radio ownership rules. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast decency enforcement. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Federal Communications Commission reinstatement of the Fairness Doctrine. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the Federal Communications Commission proceedings on low power FM terrestrial radio-MM docket #99-25. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding regulatory incentives to improve diversity in broadcast ownershp. S. 1223, "First Response Broadcaster Act of 2007"-all provisions. S. 1742/S.1748/H.R. 2905, "Broadcast Freedom Act of 2007"-all provisions. S. 1675/H.R. 2802, "Local Community Radio Act of 2007"-all provisions. S. 3446, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes"-all provisions. S. J. Res. 28, Disapproving of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. H.R. 4835/S. 2332, "Media Ownership Act of 2007"-all provisions. H.R. 983, "Local Emergency Preservation Act of 2007"-all provisions. H.R. 4882, "Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act"-all provisions. H.R. 7157, "Radio All Digital Channel Receiver Act"-all provisions. H.R. 3003, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of the telecommunications business, and for other purposes"-all provisions. H.R. 600 "Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2007"-all provisions. H.R. 2102/S. 1267/S. 2035, "Free Flow of Information Act of 2007"-all provisions. H. Con. Res. 244/ S. Con. Res. 82, "Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act"-all provisions. S. 1780, "Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act"-all provisions. S. 602, "Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007"-all provisions.

Client expense: $900,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Performance Rights Act (H.R. 4789/S. 2500), & Perform Act (S. 256). - New music fees for radio stations/entire bill(s). Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007 (H.R. 2905/H.Res.694/S.1742/S.1748) - Entire bill(s) opposing Fairness Doctrine. White Space- The operation of mobile electronic devices in the TV spectrum known as White Space. No bill. Urging congressional help with the FCC.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1223, "First Response Broadcaster Act of 2007"-all provisions. S. 1742/S.1747/H.R. 2905, "Broadcast Localism Freedom Act of 2007"-all provisions. S. 1780, "Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act"-all provisions. S. 602, "Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007"-all provisions. S. 1675, "Local Community Radio Act of 2007"-all provisions. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding terrestrial radio ownership-all provisions. FCC consideration of the proposed merger of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. MB. docket No.07-57 S. J. Res 28, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. Congressional oversight of the privatization of Clear Channel and related oversight and legislation regarding private equity deals. H.R. 2802, "Local Community Radio Act, 2007"-all provisions. H.R. 983, "Local Emergency Preservation Act of 2007"-all provisions. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding regulatory incentives to improve diversity in broadcast ownership-all provisions. H.R. 4835/S. 2332, "Media Ownership Act of 2007" all provisions. H.R. 4882 "Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act"-all provisions. H.R. 3003, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of the telecommunications business, and for other purposes"-all provisions. H.R. 600 "Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2007"-all provisions. H.R. 2102/S. 1267/ S. 2035, "Free Flow of Information Act of 2007"-all provisions. Congressional oversight of FCC proceeding on broadcast localism.

Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 256: Perform Act of 2007; H. R. 4789: The Performance Rights Act H. Con. Res 244/S. Con. Res. 82: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act H. R. 2060/S. 1353: Internet Radio Equality Act H.R. 2905/S. 1748: Broadcaster Freedom Act FCC notice of proposed rulemaking regarding broadcast localism S. 3325: Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 84, "Professional Boxing Amendments Act of 2007" S. 124, "Satellite and Cable Access Act of 2007" S. 234, "Wireless Innovation Act of 2007" S. 337, "White Spaces Act of 2007" S. 234, "Wireless Innovation Act of 2007" S. 431, "KIDS Act of 2007" S. 567, "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008" S. 602, "The Child Safe Viewing Act" S. 760, "Four Corners Television Access Act of 2007" S. 1082, "Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007" S. 1082, "Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act" S. 1086, "Cyber Safety for Kids Act of 2007" S. 1224, "First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007" S. 1267, "Free Flow of Information Act of 2007" S. 1285, "Fair Elections Now Act" S. 1453, "ITFA Extension Act of 2007" S. 1742, "Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007" S. 1748, "Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007" S. 1780, "Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act" S. 2035, Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 S. 2125, "Preparing America's Seniors for the Digital Television Transition of Act of 2007" H.R. 600, "Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2007" H.R. 608, "Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007" H.R. 719, " KIDS Act of 2007" H.R. 1077, "Internet Consumer Protection Act of 2007" H.R. 1120, " Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007" H.R. 1320, "Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007" H.R. 1597, "Wireless Innovation Act of 2007" H.R. 2102, "Free Flow of Information Act of 2007" H.R. 2566, "National Digital Television Consumer Education Act" H.R. 2738, "Family and Consumer Choice Act of 2007" H.R. 2821, "Television Freedom Act of 2007" H.R. 2829, "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008" H.R. 2900, "Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007" H.R. 2905, "Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007" H.R. 2917, "Transition Education Accountability Report Act of 2007" H.R. 3461, "Safeguarding America's Families by Enhancing and Reorganizing New and Efficient Technologies Act of 2007" H.R. 3559, "Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act" H.R. 3676, "Family Friendly Flights Act of 2007" H.R. 4167, "Broadcast Ownership for the 21st Century Act" H.R. 4221, "Satellite Consumers' Access to Public Television Digital Programming Act of 2007" H.R. 4882, "Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act" H.R. 5140, Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 H.R. 5470, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets H.R. 6320, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008 (Markey) H.Res. 1, "Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007" S.J. Res. 28, A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership H.J. Res. 79, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership General Issues: 1) Content Regulation Issues, eg, Broadcast Indecency and Television Violence 2) Media Ownership Issues 3) Cable A La Carte Issues 4) Retransmission Consent Issues 5) Spectrum Issues 6) Federal Shield Law Issues 7) DTV Transition Issues 8) Direct-to-Consumer Drug Advertising Issues 9) DirecTV-Liberty Media Transaction 10) Online Advertising Issues 11) Broadcast Localism Issues 12) White Spaces Spectrum Issues 13) Libel Tourism 14) Network Neutrality 15) WWOR License Renewal 16) Enhanced Disclosure by Broadcasters 17) Funding for the United States Telecommunications Training Institute 18) Section 2257 Department of Justice Regulations

Client expense: $1,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Smithsonian Institution, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Opposition to .XXX and .SEX entities on the Internet domain Blogger Protection Act of 2008" H.R. 2905, Broadcaster Freedom Act to prevent establishment of so-called Fairness Doctrine, which is clearly anti-First Amendment H. R. 5353" Support for Net Neutrality and the Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008" S.215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act #20 Amendment (Bennett) to Senate Bill, S. 1, Section 220, allowing grassroots groups to maintain their First Amendment rights. Multicast/Must-carry Legislation Support for amendment decreasing funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Urging improvement of consumer complaint process regarding violations of broadcast decency standards. Urging the FCC to enforce indecency laws and impose highest possible penalties.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the Federal Communications Commission proceedings on broadcast localism-MM docket #04-233. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding local radio ownership rules. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast decency enforcement. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Federal Communications Commission reinstatement of the Fairness Doctrine. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding FCC consideration of the proposed merger of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. MB Docket No. 07-57. FCC consideration of the proposed merger of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Sirus Satellite Radio Inc., MB Docket No. 07-57. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the Federal Communications Commission proceedings on low power FM terrestrial radio-MM docket #99-25. Congressional oversight of the privatization of Clear Channel and related oversight in legislation regarding private equity deals. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding regulatory incentives to improve diversity in broadcast ownership. S. 1223, "First Response Broadcaster Act of 2007"- all provisions. S. 1742/S. 1748/ H.R. 2905, "Broadcast Freedom Act of 2007."-all provisions. S. 1675/H.R.2802, "Local Community Radio Act of 2007"-all provisions. S. 3446, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes." S.J. Res. 28, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. H.R. 983, "Local Emergency Preservation Act of 2007"-all provisions. H.R. 4835/S. 2332, "Media Ownership Act of 2007"-all provisions. H.R. 4882, "Broadcast Licensing in the Public Interest Act"-all provisions. H.R. 7157, "Radio All Digital Channel Receiver Act"-all provisions. H.R. 3003, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of the telecommunications business, and for other purposes."-all provisions. H.R. 600 "Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2007"-all provisions. H.R. 2102/S.1267/S.2035, "Free Flow of Information Act of 2007"-all provisions. H. Con. Res. 244/Con. Res. 82, "Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act"-all provisions. S. 1780, "Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act"-all provisions. S. 602, "Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007"-all provisions.

Client expense: $1,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Issues concerning accessibility of programming content for persons with disabilities. Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations. Issues concerning broadcast localism. Issues related to cable and direct broadcast satellite carriage of broadcast programming. Issues related to the XM-Sirius Satellite Radio Merger. H.R.1309: To promote openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes. H.R.1320: To protect important existing television band devices in the unassigned, non-licensed television channels from harmful interference from new devices. H.R.1597: To require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. H.R.2102 : To maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. H.R.2331: To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. H.R.2802: To implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. H.R.2821: To amend section 122 of title 17, United States Code, and the Communications Act of 1934 to permit satellite carriers and cable operators to retransmit the signals of local television broadcast stations to their adjacent markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2905: To prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. H.R.3003: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes. H.R.4167: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce restrictions on media ownership, and for other purposes. H.R.5435 : To address the digital television transition in border states. H.R.5470: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets. H.R.600: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a deferral of tax on gain from the sale of telecommunications businesses in specific circumstances or a tax credit and other incentives to promote diversity of ownership in telecommunications businesses. H.R.608: To further inform consumers about the transition to digital television. H.R.6209: To require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. H.R.7013: To require the Federal Communications Commission to provide for a short term extension of the analog television broadcasting authority so that essential public safety announcements and digital television transition information may be provided for a short time during the transition to digital television broadcasting. H.R.7157: To require that radios used in the satellite digital radio service be capable of receiving terrestrial digital radio signals. H.R.983: To preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a rulemaking for that purpose. House Appropriations FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Bill: FCC-related provisions. S. J. Res. 28: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. S.1223: A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to support efforts by local or regional television or radio broadcasters to provide essential public information programming in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes. S.124: A bill to provide certain counties with the ability to receive television broadcast signals of their choice. S.1675: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. S.1742: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1748: A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine. S.1780: A bill to require the FCC, in enforcing its regulations concerning the broadcast of indecent programming, to maintain a policy that a single word or image may be considered indecent. S.2035: A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media. S.2125: A bill to improve public awareness in the United States among older individuals and their families and caregivers about the impending Digital Television Transition through the establishment of a Federal interagency taskforce between the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration on Aging, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the outside advice of appropriate members of the aging network and industry groups. S.2297: A bill to require the FCC to conduct an economic study on the impact that low-power FM stations will have on full-power commercial FM stations. S.2332: A bill to promote transparency in the adoption of new media ownership rules by the Federal Communications Commission, and to establish an independent panel to make recommendations on how to increase the representation of women and minorities in broadcast media ownership. S.234: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces. S.2507: DTV Border Fix Act of 2007: A bill to address the digital television transition in border states. S.2607: To make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. S.3154: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes that the program material they accompany. S.3156: A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. S.337: A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S.3446: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes. S.602: A bill to develop the next generation of parental control technology. Before the Small Business Administration: Issues concerning broadcast localism. Before the National Telecommunications and Information Administration: Issues concerning the DTV Converter Box Coupon program. Before the Federal Communications Commission: In the Matter of 2002 Biennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 02-277 In the Matter of 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Review of the Commissions Broadcast Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; MB Docket No. 06-121 In the Matter of Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 07-172: RM-11338 In the Matter of Applications of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. for Approval to Transfer Control; MB Docket No. 07-57 In the Matter of Broadcast Localism; MB Docket No. 04-233 In the Matter of Carriage of Digital Television Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76 of the Commissions Rules; CS Docket No. 98-120 In the Matter of Cross-Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers; MM Docket No. 01-235 In the Matter of Definition of Radio Markets; MM Docket No. 00-244 In the Matter of DTV Consumer Education Initiative; MB Docket No. 07-148 In the Matter of Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; OMB Control No. 3060-0466 In the Matter of Petition for Expedited Rulemaking of CTIA-The Wireless Association, et al., for Amendment of Parts 1 and 17 of the Commissions Rules Regarding Public Notice Procedures for Processing Antenna Structure Registration Applications; WT Docket No. 08-61 In the Matter of Promoting Diversification of Ownership In the Broadcasting Services; MB Docket No. 07-294 In the Matter of Review of the Commissions Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements; MB Docket No. 07-198 In the Matter of Review of the Emergency Alert System; EB Docket No. 04-296 In the Matter of Rules and Policies Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in Local Markets; MM Docket No. 01-317 In the Matter of Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising; MB Docket No. 08-90 In the Matter of Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands; ET Docket No. 04-186 In the Matter of Ways to Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies; MB Docket No. 04-228 Issues related to the establishment of a quiet period for retransmission consent negotiations.

Client expense: $2,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Copyright Office, White House Office

S 234, Wireless Innovation Act HR 1597, Wireless Innovation Act S 337, White Spaces Act of 2007 S 602 Child Safe Viewing Act HR 2102, Free Flow Information Act of 2007 S 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act HR 2738, Family and Consumer Choice Act HR 2821, Television Freedom Act of 2007 HR 2566, National Digital Television Consumer Education Act HR 2905, Broadcast Freedom Act of 2007 HR 608 Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007 HR 1320, Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices S 1780, Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act HR 2900, Food and Drug Administration Act Amendments of 2007 S 1082, Food and Drug Administration Act Amendments of 2007 HR 2331 First Responders Act S 1223, First Responders Act S 124, Satellite and Cable Access Act of 2007 China Market Access Mexico Market Access S2035 Free Flow Information Act HR 2566 Media Ownership Act S 2332 Media Ownership Act HR 3559 Protecting Children from Indecent Programming S1267, Free Flow Information Act of 2007 S2831, FTC Reauthorization Act S1170, "Connect the Nation Act" HR 3627, "Connect the Nation Act" HR 3862, Preparing America's Seniors for Digital Transition HR 5435, DTV Border Fix S 2507, DTV Border Fix Retransmission consent Product Placement a la carte HR 2905, Fairness Doctrine Fiscal Year 2009 Appropriations Mark SJR 28 - Media Ownership HR 6209, Commercial Ads Loudness Mitigation Act S 3154, Commercial Ads Loudness Mitigation Act S 3156, Commercial Ads Loudness Mitigation Act DOJ to adopt new rules governing access under ADA for close captioning/video description in movies HR 6320, On Line Captioning HR 2320, National Amusement Park Ride Safety Act

Client expense: $4,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

HR.2821, Television Freedom Act of 2007; HR 1320, Interface Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007; HR 1597, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007; HR 2102, Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 HR.2566, National Digital Television Consumer Education Act HR.2829, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2008, including media ownership issues HR.2905, Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007 S.234, Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 S.1267, Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 S.1780, Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act HR.600, Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2007 S.602, Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007 S.431, KIDS Act of 2007 HR.719, KIDS Act of 2007 S.2035, Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 H.J.RES.79, Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications... S.J.RES.28, Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Federal Communications... Content regulation issues; Broadcast Indecency and Television Violence; Retransmission Consent Issues; DTV Transition Issues; FCC Licensing Issues; Tax provisions in HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; Wholesale a la carte issues; Issues relating to the Big Ten Network; Tax provisions in HR 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008; Tax provisions in HR 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008; HR 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008; S 3325, Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act of 2008

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. Con. Res. 70 - FY 09 Congressional Budget Resolution - client interest to support full funding of mass transit programs, funding of DHW/FEMA/State & Local programs (Transit Security) at FY 08 level of $400 million or higher, rejection of Administration proposal to transfer funds from Mass Transit Account to Highway Account, and reserve account for infrastructure; House & Senate actions for FY 09 THUD appropriations bills - client seeking full funding of transit programs and earmarks to fund East Side Access & Second Avenue Subway projects (S. 3181 plus House subcommittee mark-up bill not reported); House & Senate actions for FY 09 DHS appropriations bills (HR 6947 and S. 3181 and HR 2638) - client seeks FEMA transit security program funding level of at least $400 million; additional economic stimulus bills for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application; S. 2191/S. 3031/ S. 3036 client support for "cap-and-trade" provision that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEA-LU technical corrections bill; S. 3044 - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 and H.R. 6532 - client support for provision to finance shortfall in Highway Account; HR 2419 - client interest in final disposition of change to tax credit for alcohol blend fuels; HR 6003/S. 294 and H.R. 2905 - client interest in authorization for Amtrak and changes to federal rail safety legislation; HR 980 - "Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Safety Employees" - effect on client operations; HR 6052 - client supports new transit funding program to pursue energy savings through transit use; economic stimulus bills HR 7110 and S 3604 - client support for allocation of funds to support transit programs; HR 6899 and HR 6049 - final versions of tax extender bills - client interest in any projects or provisions of importance to New York transportation programs and projects; and S. 3001 - the FY 2009 defense authorization bill - client support for inclusion of Section 1002 relating to Congressional drafting of legislation and committee reports vis-a-vis Presidential Executive Order of January 29, 2008.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Congressional oversight of privatization of Clear Channel Communications and related oversight and legislation regarding private equity deals; congressional oversight and legislation related to broadcast decency enforcement; congressional oversight and legislation related to prohibiting FCC reinstatement of the Fairness Doctrine; congressional oversight and legislation related to local radio ownership limits; congressional oversight and legislation related to low power radio; congressional oversight and legislation related to increasing ownership of broadcast media by women and minorities; H.R. 983, "Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2007"; congressional oversight regarding the proposed merger of XM Satellite Radio Holdings, Inc. and Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc.; H.R 4835/ S. 2332, the "Media Ownership Act of 2007;" H.R. 3003, "to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 2986 to provide tax incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses, and for other purposes;" H.R. 600, the "Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2007;" S. 1742, S. 1748, H.R. 2905, the "Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007;" S. 1780, the "Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act;" S. 602, the "Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007;" S. 1223, the "First Response Broadcasters Act of 2007"-- all provisions; S. 1675, the "Local Community Radio Act of 2007"-- all provisions; FCC consideration of the proposed merger of XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. and Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., MB Docket No. 07-57; H. Con. Res. 244/ S. Con. Res. 82, the "Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act"

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $130,000

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1747, HR 2905, Broadcaster Freedom Act, all provisions

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2905/S.1742 Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007, supported entire bill. H.R. 3559/S.1780 Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act, supported entire bill.

Client expense: $25,300 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Performance Rights Act (H.R. 4789/S. 2500) & Perform Act (S. 256)- New Music Fees/Entire Bill Broadcast Freedom Act of 2007 (H.R. 2905/H.Res.694/House Discharge Petition 2, S. 1742/1748), Entire Bill opposing Fairness Doctrine; White Space: The operation of mobile electronic devices in the TV spectrum known as White Space. No bill. Urging congressional help with FCC.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

S. 1742 and H.R. 2905 - Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1742 and H.R. 2905 - Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2905 Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2905 Broadcaster Freedom Act H.R. 3679 State Video Tax Fairness Act Selectable Output Control (SOC)

Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of