To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance.

Various appropriation bills; S. 3036 - Lieberman-Warner Climate Change legislation; H.R. 6903 - Ban Act; H.R. 6532 - Highway Funding; H.R. 7110 - Economic Stimulus legislation; H.R. 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

All issues related to federal public transportation, highway and transit security programs, related authorization and appropriations laws, annual budget resolutions and legislation concerning the Highway Trust Fund, Economic Recovery Legislation and other transportation-related tax and revenue issues. Other issues include rail safety legislation, and legislation related to the operations and financing of commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, high speed railroad and Sale-In, Lease-Out and Lease-In, Lease-Out (SILO/LILO) transactions. Issues related to the following legislation: H.R. 1; H.R. 6; H.R. 1475; S. 712; H.R. 3248; H.R. 2095, H.R. 6052, H.R. 1195; S. 1889; H.R. 6532, H.R. 7110 and H.R. 2638.

Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 6532, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance"; H.R. Reauthorization of "the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users"; S. 722, "The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act"; Pipeline Safety Issues

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. Con. Res. 70 - FY 09 Congressional Budget Resolutions - client interest to support full funding of mass transit programs, funding of DHS/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 bill - client seeking full funding of transit programs and earmarks to fund vehicle purchases and bikeway project; future stimulus bills for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application (S. 3261 and no House bill filed after subcommittee markup; S 2191/S. 3031/S. 3036- client support for "cap-and-trade" that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEA-LU corrections bill; S. 3044 - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 and HR 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 HR 2095 - client interest in authorization for Amtrak/rail safety; 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; client support for inclusion of transit program funding in economic stimulus bills HR 7110 and S. 3604; and client support for Section 1002 of S. 3001 - the FY 2009 defense authorization act - to retain Congressional prerogatives to include earmarks and directives in bills and committee reports notwithstanding the provisions of the Presidential Executive Order issued January 29, 2008; FY 2009 "Continuing Resolution" (H.R. 2638) - Client seeking full funding of transit programs plus earmark for bus O&M facility plus any Amtrak/FRA provisions that may impact client; "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. Con. Res. 70 - FY 09 Congressional budget resolution - client interest to support full funding of mass transit programs, funding of DHS/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 earmark for bus O&M facility plus Tennessee statewide bus earmark; House & Senate actions for FY 09 DHS appropriations bill HR 6947, S. 3181 and HR 2638 - client seeks FEMA transit security program funding level of at least $400 million; future economic stimulus bill for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application; S.2191/S. 3031/S. 3036 - client support for "cap-and-trade" that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEALU technical corrections bill; S. 3044 - - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 and HR 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/ HR 2095- client interest in authorization for Amtrak/rail safety; 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; client support for inclusion of funding for transit programs in latest economic stimulus bills HR 7110 and S. 3604. S. 3001 - FY 2009 defense authorization bill - client supportive of Section 1002 relating to Executive Order issued January 29, 2008 to restrict Congressional ability to provide directives and earmarks in reports; FY 2009 "Continuing Resolution" (H.R. 2638) - Client seeking full funding of transit programs plus earmark for bus O&M facility plus any Amtrak/FRA provisions that may impact client; "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: $10,000

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. 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)

Safety & Access to Alternative Modes of Transportation: S. 2686 - Complete Streets Act of 2008 Transportation Funding & Infrastructure Improvement: H.R. 3400 - Rebuilding America's Infrastructure Public Transit Funding: H.R. 6532 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance. S. 3338 - National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2008

Client expense: $6,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), 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), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

HR6532 - Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance. SAFETEA-LU section.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Transportation infrastructure Build America Bonds legislation H.R. 5934, re. fuel surcharges collected by motor carriers H.R. 6532, Highway Trust Fund High, wide, heavy and oversize truck loads Heavy duty truck engine fuel economy/fuel efficiency Surface Transportation Board (STB) S. 3338, H.R. 3999, National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act Long-haul Mexican Trucks NAFTA Cross-border trucking Trucking Productivity - Increasing Federal truck weight limits S. 3715, Auto Industry Emergency Bridge Loan Act

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 6532 - Legislation to Restore the Highway Trust Fund balance, all provisions. Any hearings, legislation, or other congressional activity related to automobile and automobile equipment safety recalls and safety standards; implementation of the TREAD Act (Pub. L. No: 106-414 (2000)).

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, H.R. 2116, issues involving labor protections and federal infrastructure investment. The Shortline Railroad Investment Act of 2007, H.R. 1584, issues involving labor protections and federal infrastructure investment. National Infrastructure Development Act, H.R. 3896, federal infrastructure investment and labor protections. National Infrastructure Bank Act, S. 1926, federal infrastructure investment and labor protections. Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, H.R. 6327, general concern about legislation and particular concern about proposed amendment to fix the FY 2009 funding gap in the Highway Trust Fund. Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 (Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization), H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, issues related to federal investments in construction. Passenger Rail and Improvement Act (Amtrak Re-authorization), H.R. 6003. Rail Infrastructure and Develpment Act for the 21st Century (Ride 21), H.R. 6004, sections relating to procurement, contracting, and federal investment in construction. National Highway and Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2007, H.R. 3999, general involvement in legislation involving infrastructure investment. The Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act, H.R. 6532, legislation transferring $8-billion from the general fund to the Highway Trust Fund. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act, H.R. 2095, sections related to public contracting and labor protections. The Job Creation and Umemployment Act of 2008, H.R. 7110, sections related to infrastructure investment, including water, roads and bridges, aviation, transit, etc.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 6532 - Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance. SAFETEA-LU section.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1926 / H.R. 3401, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2007 H.R. 3896, National Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 S. 775/H.R. 3398/H.R. 3538, National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007 S. 2021, Build America Bonds Act of 2007 H.R. 5102, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2007 H.R. 6030, COMMUTER Act of 2008 H.R. 6052, Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 H.R. 3999, National Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2008 H.R. 7002 MOVEMENT Act of 2008 H.R. 5934/H.R. 5977/S.2910 Trust of Reliable Understanding of Consumer Costs (TRUCC) Act S. 1125/H.R. 2116, the Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007, and general issues relating to freight rail infrastructure tax credits. H.R. 6532, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance. The following had no specific legislation introduced: Issues relating to movement of goods in ports and inland waterways Issues relating to transportation infrastructure investment in economic stimulus legislation Issues relating to the Safe Accountable Flexible Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) Reauthorization Issues relating to Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Reauthorization Issues relating to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization General transportation infrastructure issues, including border infrastructure, National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission, future of transportation policy, financing and funding option for transportation, maritime issues, project delivery time, rail capacity and investment, and public transit funding. Recommendations to the Household Goods Enforcement Working Group regarding the Carmack Amendment.

Client expense: $24,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), 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), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 6532, the bill transferring $8 billion from the general fund of the Treasury to the Highway Trust Fund to repair a shortfall in the Highway Account of the Trust Fund.

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

School Bus Safety; SAFETEA-LU Implementation; Charter Bus Rules; School Bus Transportation Rules; H.R4690, Bluffton University Safety Act; H.R.6532, Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act; H.R.6052, Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008; S.2326, Motorcoach Enchanced Safety Act of 2007; H.R.6747, Motorcoach Enchanced Safety Act of 2008 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill, FY '09. Funding for clean diesel programs.

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

SAFETEA-LU Implementation; H.R.3999, National Highway Bridge Reconstruction & Inspection Act of 2007; H.R.6532, Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act; H.R.7110, Job Creation & Unemployment Act of 2008.

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

Government targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S 294: Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2007 support enactment of legislation S 881: Short Line Railroad Investment Act of 2007 support enactment of legislation S 3261: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 -- funding for Pajaro/Watsonville Junction Rail Station H.R. 6532: The Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act -- support enactment

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2587, the SCAAP Reimbursement Protection Act - entire bill S. 2588, the Ensure Timely Reimbursement of SCAAP Act - entire bill S. 2394, the Good Government Contractor Act - repeal of tax withholding from vendors by government entities H.R. 3992/S. 2304, the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment & Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act - entire bill S. 2071, the Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act - entire bill S.3101/HR 6331- Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act - Increased funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers H.R. 1041/S. 573, the Heart Disease Education, Analysis Research, and Treatment (Heart) for Women Act - entire bill S. 456/HR 1582, the Gang Abatement and Prevention Act - entire bill S. 1518, the Community Partnership to End Homelessness Act - entire bill H.R. 1783/S. 1070, the Elder Justice Act - entire bill H.R. 3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act - veterans' housing S. 1551/H.R. 1532 - Comprehensive Tuberculosis Elimination Act - entire bill H.R. 3058, Public Lands Communities Transition Act - Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) H.R. 5450/s. 2668, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act - entire bill S. 211/H.R. 211, the Calling for 2-1-1 Act - entire bill H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act - Funding formula for Federally Qualified health Centers FY 2009 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill - funding for local government disaster preparedness and response activities; FY 2009 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill - Public Safety funding, SCAAP, FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations bill - farmland conservation, pest detection and control FY 2009 Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill - community development, low income housing, airport funding, Lompoc Veterans Building Rennovation andCuyama Recreation Center FY 2009 Interior & Environment Appropriations bill - PILT; clean air funding, FY 2009 Energy and Water Appropriations bill - funding for Funding for Santa Maria River Levee, Lower Mission Creek, Lake Cachuma Recreation Area, and Goleta Beach FY 2009 Labor/HHS Appropriations bill - Funding for local health care programs; SSBG; CSBG; bioterrorism and TB control funding; job training funding; funding for older Americans; funding for Juvenile Wellness Court; funding for law enforcement training related to the mentally ill; Maternal and Child Health Block Grant; Library Services and Technology Act funding H.R. 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act - Ryan White Part C Funding H.R. 7110/S. 3624 Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act - infrastructure funding Forest Service Wildfire Response Anti-obesity demonstration programs Nieghborhood Stabalization Program H.R. 2677 IMPACT Act - entire bill S. 3256, Federal Land Assistance and Management Enhancement Act - entire bill H.R. 1386/S. 803 - Child Support Protection Act - entire bill H.R. 7221 - Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act - entire bill H.R. 5698, Restoring the Partnership for County Health Care Costs Act - entire bill S. 231 Byrne Grant Reauthorization - entire bill S. 3155 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act - entire bill H.R. 6049 Energy Improvement and Extension Act - mental health parity H.R. 6532, Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act - entire bill H.R. 6893, Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act - entire bill Economic Stimulus Increased Funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers Medicaid FMAP Emergency Broadcasting via public radio stations

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

Proposals regarding funding for transportation programs including S. 2021 and H.R. 6532

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support passage of HR 1023/S 777, to repeal Section 511 of PL 109-222 (3% withholding mandate); promote passage of HR 3770, to preserve cash accounting option for engineering firms; HR 3970, provisions related to Section 199 of the tax code, payroll taxes on S Corps, tax rates for corporations and individuals; HR 4840/ S 3063, to revise the tax treatment of S Corps; HR 2138/S 2209, to make the R&D tax credit permanent; S 2886, extending expiring tax provisions; comments to Treasury on implementation of Section 511 of PL 109-222 (3% withholding); S 2890/S 2971/HR 5995, provisions related to suspending the federal gas tax; HR 6532, provisions related to restoring solvency to the Highway Trust Fund; HR 1424, provisions related to infrastructure investment.

Client expense: $574,593 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 6532, transferring $8 billion from the general fund of the Treasury to the Highway Trust Fund to fix a current account deficit

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE

Various appropriation bills; S. 3036 - Lieberman-Warner Climate Change legislation; H.R. 6903 - Ban Act; H.R. 6532 - Highway Funding; H.R. 7110 - Economic Stimulus legislation; H.R. 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 6532 - Oppose transfer of General Fund receipts to Highway Trust Fund

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE

HR6532 - Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance. SAFETEA-LU section.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR6532 - Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance. SAFETEA-LU section.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 1079; H.R. 1756; H.R. 1773; H.R. 2206; H.R. 6922; H.R. 6532; S. 58; S. 1997

Client expense: $226,716 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

HR 5720, Housing Assistance Tax Act; HR 3221, Senate Housing Bill; HR 4881, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act; HR 2419/S 2302, Farm bill - Tax Title; HR 5719 - One-year delay 3%; HR 1023/S 777, Repeal of 3%; HR 2380, Death Tax Permanency; HR 5140 - Recovery Rebate; S Corp Modernization; Independent Contractor & Employee Clarification; HR 3970 - Repeal AMT & reform corporate income tax; Highway Trust Fund Solvency; HR 6327 - The Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008; Gas Tax Suspension; HR 6275 - The Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act; HR 6049 - The Energy & Tax Extenders Act; S. 3125 - Energy Independendence and Tax Relief Act; S 2886 - The AMT & Extenders Tax Relief Act. HR 6532 - Highway Trust Fund Fix HR 7060 - Renewable Energy & Job Creation Tax Act HR 7005 - Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act HR 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security & Consumer Protection Act HR 3221 - Foreclosure Prevention Act S 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Family & Disaster Relief Act HR 3997/HR1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act - to provide authority for the federal government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the US economy

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

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office

Highway Trust Fund Solvency; FY 2009 Transportation Appropriations; Implementation of SAFETEA-LU; Economic Stimulus - Federal Transportation Spending; HR 6532 - a bill to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance; HR 3999, National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act.

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

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office

Monitor Implementation of SAFETEA-LU; Highway Trust Fund Solvency; Economic Stimulus Legislation - Federal Transportation Spending; FY 2009 Transportation Appropriations Act; HR 6532, a bill to restore the Highway Trust fund balance; HR 3999, National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act.

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

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office

Transportation infrastructure Build America Bonds legislation H.R. 5934, re. fuel surcharges collected by motor carriers H.R. 6532, Highway Trust Fund S. 1926, Dodd-Hagel Infrastructure Bank bill High, wide, heavy and oversize truck loads Heavy duty truck engine fuel economy/fuel efficiency Surface Transportation Board (STB) Auto loan program funding legislation S. 3338, H.R. 3999, National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act Long-haul Mexican Trucks H.R. 2095, Federal Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act NAFTA Cross border trucking

Client expense: $1,330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

SAFETEA-LU Implementation; H.R.3999, National Highway Bridge Reconstruction & Inspection Act of 2007; H.R.6532, Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act; H.R.7110, Job Creation & Unemployment Act of 2008.

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

Government targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S. Con. Res. 70 - FY 09 Congressional Budget Resolutions - client interest to support full funding of mass transit programs, funding of DHS/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 bill - client seeking full funding of transit programs and earmarks to fund vehicle purchases and bikeway project; future stimulus bills for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application (S. 3261 and no House bill filed after subcommittee markup; S 2191/S. 3031/S. 3036- client support for "cap-and-trade" that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEA-LU corrections bill; S. 3044 - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 and HR 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 HR 2095 - client interest in authorization for Amtrak/rail safety; 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; client support for inclusion of transit program funding in economic stimulus bills HR 7110 and S. 3604; and client support for Section 1002 of S. 3001 - the FY 2009 defense authorization act - to retain Congressional prerogatives to include earmarks and directives in bills and committee reports notwithstanding the provisions of the Presidential Executive Order issued 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)

S. Con. Res. 70 - FY 09 Congressional budget resolution - client interest to support full funding of mass transit programs, funding of DHS/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 earmark for bus O&M facility plus Tennessee statewide bus earmark; House & Senate actions for FY 09 DHS appropriations bill HR 6947, S. 3181 and HR 2638 - client seeks FEMA transit security program funding level of at least $400 million; future economic stimulus bill for inclusion of funding for transit to which client might make application; S.2191/S. 3031/S. 3036 - client support for "cap-and-trade" that would create a new revenue stream for federal transit programs; HR 1195 SAFETEALU technical corrections bill; S. 3044 - - energy development bill favorable to transit expansion & funding; H.R. 6327 and HR 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/ HR 2095- client interest in authorization for Amtrak/rail safety; 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; client support for inclusion of funding for transit programs in latest economic stimulus bills HR 7110 and S. 3604. S. 3001 - FY 2009 defense authorization bill - client supportive of Section 1002 relating to Executive Order issued January 29, 2008 to restrict Congressional ability to provide directives and earmarks in reports.

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

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. 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)

School Bus Safety; SAFETEA-LU Implementation; Charter Bus Rules; School Bus Transportation Rules; H.R4690, Bluffton University Safety Act; H.R.6532, Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act; H.R.6052, Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008; S.2326, Motorcoach Enchanced Safety Act of 2007; H.R.6747, Motorcoach Enchanced Safety Act of 2008 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill, FY '09. Funding for clean diesel programs.

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

School Bus Safety; SAFETEA-LU Implementation; Charter Bus Rules; School Bus Transportation Rules; H.R4690, Bluffton University Safety Act; H.R.6532, Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act; H.R.6052, Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008; S.2326, Motorcoach Enchanced Safety Act of 2007; H.R.6747, Motorcoach Enchanced Safety Act of 2008 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill, FY '09. Funding for clean diesel programs.

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 3999 - National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act HR 3896 - National Infrastructure Development Act S 1926, HR 3401 - National Infrastructure Bank HR 2881 - FAA Reauthorization HR 3983 - FAA Extension HR 6532 - Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act

Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 6532 - Legislation to Restore the Highway Trust Fund balance, all provisions. Any hearings, legislation, or other congressional activity related to automobile and automobile equipment safety recalls and safety standards; implementation of the TREAD Act (Pub. L. No: 106-414 (2000)).

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

School Bus Safety; SAFETEA-LU Implementation; Charter Bus Rules; School Bus Transportation Rules; H.R4690, Bluffton University Safety Act; H.R.6532, Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act; H.R.6052, Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008; S.2326, Motorcoach Enchanced Safety Act of 2007; H.R.6747, Motorcoach Enchanced Safety Act of 2008 Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill, FY '09. Funding for clean diesel programs.

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act, H.R. 2116, issues involving labor protections and federal infrastructure investment. The Shortline Railroad Investment Act of 2007, H.R. 1584, issues involving labor protections and federal infrastructure investment. National Infrastructure Development Act, H.R. 3896, federal infrastructure investment and labor protections. National Infrastructure Bank Act, S. 1926, federal infrastructure investment and labor protections. Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, H.R. 6327, general concern about legislation and particular concern about proposed amendment to fix the FY 2009 funding gap in the Highway Trust Fund. Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 (Federal Aviation Administration Re-authorization), H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, issues related to federal investments in construction. Passenger Rail and Improvement Act (Amtrak Re-authorization), H.R. 6003. Rail Infrastructure and Development Act for the 21st Century (Ride 21), H.R. 6004, sections relating to procurement, contracting, and federal investment in construction. National Highway and Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act 2007, H.R. 3999 general involvement in legislation involving infrastructure investment. The Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act, H.R. 6532, general involvement in restoration of highway construction funding. Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act, H.R. 2095, sections related to public contracting and labor protections.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1926/H.R. 3401, National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2007 H.R. 6532, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Restore the Highway Trust Fund Balance H.R. 3896, National Infrastructure Development Act of 2007 S. 775/H.R. 3398/H.R. 3538, National Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2007 S. 2021, Build America Bonds Act of 2007 S. 1125/H.R. 2116, Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act of 2007 H.R. 5102, Our Nation's Trade, Infrastructure, Mobility, and Efficiency Act of 2007 National Transportation Strategic Plan H.R. 2480, Gas Price Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 5995, Gas Tax Relief and Earmark Moratorium Act of 2008 H.R. 2415, Affordable Gas Price Act H.R. 5986, Diesel Fuel Tax Relief Act of 2008 S. 2890, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Provide for a Highway Fuel Tax Holiday S. 2971, To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Provide for a Suspension of the Highway Fuel Tax, and for Other Purposes H.R. 6030, COMMUTER Act of 2008 H.R. 6052, Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act of 2008 H.R. 3999, National Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2008 H.R. 6630, To Prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from granting authority to a motor carrier domiciled in Mexico to operate beyond United States municipalities and commercial zones on the United States-Mexico border unless expressly authorized by Congress S. 3261, FY 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and other Related Agencies Appropriations, including provisions relating to cross-border trucking S. 3604, A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for economic recovery for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes, including provisions related to infrastructure investment. Proposed Rulemaking on National Marine Fisheries Service, specifically the provision to impose a 10-knot speed restriction on all commercial vessels within 30 nautical miles of the U.S. East Coast. General transportation infrastructure issues (no specific legislation introduced) including border infrastructure, National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission:issues related to future of transportation policy, financing and funding option for transportation, maritime issues, project delivery time, rail capacity and investment, and public transit funding. H.R. 6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II S. 2345, American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007, including provisions related to the Highway Trust Fund Aviation issues including investment and infrastructure

Client expense: $20,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), 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), Minerals Management Service, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 6532-Highway Trust Fund Restoration Act A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1987 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance. SAFETEA-LU section.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.6532 A Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance. Bill in its entirety.

Client expense: $43,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.6532, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust Fund balance"; S.772, "the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act";

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE