To suspend the duty on Aluminum (0.008" and thinner).

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Act of 2007, S. 40/H.R. 3200 Insurance Information Act of 2008, H.R. 5840 Implementation of Public Law 110-160, Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007. Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007, H.R. 1682, and the Flood Insurance Reform Modernization Act of 2007, S. 2284, which would reauthorize the flood program for 5 years and modernize the program (e.g., require that more insureds pay an actuarial price for coverage). Temporary extension of flood program enacted as part of the Continuing Resolution, P.L. 110-329. We have also addressed the related issue of whether companies offering property insurance and related coverage in coastal areas and participating as "Write Your Own" carriers for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) have properly processed claims arising out of the 2005 hurricanes. H.R. 902, the "Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007," which would expand the NFIP to provide wind coverage to coastal residents. Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophe - H.R. 3355, "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007," which would create a 3-pronged federal backstop for natural catastrophes. Also, the "Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007," H.R. 91/S. 928; would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophic reinsurance to state catastrophe funds. Study Commissions on Natural Catastrophe Insurance (H.R. 5371/S. 292) under these proposals Congress would authorize a commission to study the various disaster insurance ideas to determine which of them represent the best public policy choices. S. 618/H.R. 1081 - the "Insurance Industry Competition Act," which would repeal the McCarran Ferguson Act's antitrust exemption and subject the insurance industry to Federal Trade Commission regulation.

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies or through the creation of a Federal Office of Insurance Information. National Insurance Act of 2007, S. 40/H.R. 3200 Insurance Information Act of 2008, H..R. 5840 Implementation of Public Law 110-160, Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007. Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007, H.R. 1682, and the Flood Insurance Reform Modernization Act of 2007, S. 2284, which would reauthorize the flood program for 5 years and modernize the program (e.g., require that more insureds pay an acturial price for coverage). We have also addressed the related issue of whether companies offereing property insurance and related coverage in coastal areas and participating as "Write Your Own" carriers for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) have properly processed claims arising out of the 2005 hurricanes. H.R. 920, the "Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007," which would expand the NFIP to provide wind coverage to coastal residents. Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophe - H.R. 3355, "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007," which would create a 3-pronged federal backstop for natural catastrophes. Also, the "Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007," H.R. 91/S. 928; would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophe reinsuance to state catastrophe funds. Study Commissions on Natural Catastrophe Insurance (H.R. 5371/S. 292) under these proposals Congress would authorize a commission to study the various disaster insurance ideas to determine which of them represent the best public policy choices. S. 618/H.R. 1081 - the "Insurance Industry Competition Act," which would repeal the McCarran Ferguson Act's antitrust exemption and subject the insurance industry to Federal Trade Commission regulation.

HR 4733 and HR 4734 (To suspend temporarily the duty on certain imaging colorants); promote passage. HR 5368 (To suspend the duty on Aluminum (0.010" and thicker)); promote passage. HR 5369 (To suspend temporarily the duty on certain products); promote passage. HR 5370 (To suspend temporarily the duty on certain gelatins); promote passage. HR 5371 (To suspend temporarily the duty on Aluminum (0.008" and thinner)); promote passage.

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

Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE

Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system or creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies. National Insurance Act of 2007, S. 40/H.R. 3200 Implementation of Public Law 110-160, Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007. Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007, H.R. 1682, and the Flood Insurance Reform Modenization Act of 2007, S. 2284, which would reauthorize the flood program for 5 years and modernize the program (e.g., require that more insureds pay an actuarial price for coverage). We have also addressed the related issue of whether companies offering property insurance and related coverage in coastal areas and participating as "Write Your Own" carriers for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) have property processed claims arising out of the 2005 hurricanes. H.R. 920, the "Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007," which would expand the NFIP to provide wind coverage to coastal residents. Federal Backstop for Natural Catastrophe - H.R. 3355, "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007," which would create a 3-pronged federal backstop for natural catastrophes. Also, the "Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007," H.R. 91/S. 928; would authorize the Treasury Department to sell catastrophe reinsurance to state catastrophe funds. Study Commissions on Natural Catastrophe Insurance (H.R. 5371/S. 292) under these proposals Congress would authorize a commission to study the various natural disaster insurance ideas to determine which of them represent the best public policy choices. S. 618/H.R. 1081 - the "Insurance Industry Competition Act," which would repeal the McCarran Ferguson Act's antiturst exemption and subject the insurance industry to Federal Trade Commission regulation.

HR 4733 and HR 4734 (To suspend temporarily the duty on certain imaging colorants); promote passage. HR 5368 (To suspend the duty on Aluminum (0.010" and thicker)); promote passage. HR 5369 (To suspend temporarily the duty on certain products); promote passage. HR 5370 (To suspend temporarily the duty on certain gelatins); promote passage. HR 5371 (To suspend the duty on Aluminum (0.008" and thinner)); promote passage.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 4733 and HR 4734 (To suspend temporarily the duty on certain imaging colorants); promote passage. HR 5368 (To suspend the duty on Aluminum (0.010" and thicker)); promote passage. HR 5369 (To suspend temporarily the duty on certain products); promote passage. HR 5370 (To suspend temporarily the duty on certain gelatins); promote passage. HR 5371 (To suspend the duty on Aluminum (0.008" and thinner)); promote passage.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Implementation of Public Law 109-144, Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Extension - extends the TRIA law's provisions for two years. Discussion re further extension of the Act - Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007, H.R. 2761. Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007, H.R. 1682 and the related issue of whether companies Offering property insurance and related coverage in coastal areas and participating as "Write Your Own" carriers for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) have properly processed claims arising out of the 2005 hurricanes. H.R. 920, the "Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2007, "which would expand the NFIP to provide wind coverage to coastal residents. Federal Reinsurance for Natural Catastrophes - the "Homeowners Insurance Protection Act of 2007," H.R. 91/S. 928; - Would authorize the Treasurty Department of sell catastrophe reinsurance to state catastrophe funds. Study Commissions on Natural Catastrophe Insurance (H.R. 5371/S. 292) under these proposals Congress would authorize a commission to study the various natural disaster insurance ideas to determine which of them represent the best public policy choices. S. 618, H.R. 1081 -- the "Insurance Industry Competition Act," which would repeal the McCarran Ferguson Act's antitrust exemption and subject the insurance industry to Federal Trade Commission regulation. Improving the efficiency of the current regulatory system, whether by modifying the existing state system or creating an optional federal charter for insurance companies. National Insurance Act of 2007, S. 40

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