Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act of 2007

Supported legislation to provide public financing for congressional elections: S 936 and HR 7022, Fair Elections Now Act; Supported HR 5036, authorizing funding for voting machines audits and backup paper ballots; Called for the House ethics committee to investigate allegations about Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY); Supported HR 5811, the Electronic Message Preservation Act; Supported Whistleblower Act reforms, S 274 and HR 985; Supported H Res. 1365 and HR 543, redistricting reform bills. Supported S. 3308 and H.R. 6625, the Veteran Voting Support Act, ensuring that veterans have an equal opportunity to register and vote in elections.

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

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Democracy Restoration Act H.R. 543, Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act of 2007 H.R. 2248, Redistricting Reform At of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1638 Federal judicial salary restoration Ehler amendment to H.R. 811 regarding federal voter identification requirement H.R. 281 - no excuse absentee voting H.R. 2248, H.R. 543 - proposed Redistricting Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 3734 - proposed Displaced Citizen Voters Protection Act S. 543 - proposed Deceptive Practices Act McConnell Amendment 1170 to S. 1738 (immigration reform bill) (to establish federal voter identification requirements) H.R. 328, H.R. 1433, H.R. 5388, S. 1267 - voting rights for residents of District of Columbia Federal judicial nominations Nomination to Federal Election Commission

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE