Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008

H.R. 6049, Energy Improvement and Extension Act; H.R. 7201, Energy Improvement and Extension Act; S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act. Energy issues, global warming and greenhouse gas legislation, energy taxes.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, all sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008, all sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. H.R. 6049, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, all sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008, all sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. H.R. 7201, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, and for other purposes, all sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, all sections related to energy tax incentives. H.R. 2959, RES provisions.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, all sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008, all sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. H.R. 6049, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, all sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008, all sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. H.R. 7201, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, and for other purposes, all sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, all sections related to energy tax incentives. Supplemental Appropriations Act, additional energy tax incentives, dividends received deduction.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2776 - Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act (Section 45 Tax Credit, biomass definitions for cellulosic ethanol tax credit); HR 1422 & S 700 - Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2007 (entire bills); S 402 - Timber Tax Act of 2007 (entire bills); HR 1937 - Timber Revitalization & Economic Enhancement Act (entire bill); Public Law No. 110-234 & 110-246 Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (TREE Act Provisions, Cellulosic Tax Credit and Endangered Species Conservation Tax Credit); HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act (Section 45 Tax Credit and biomass definitions); HR 5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act (Section 45 Tax Credit and biomass definitions); HR 5437 American-Made Energy Act (Section 45 Tax Credit); HR 5796 & S 2636 Foreclosure Prevention Act (net operating loss carryback period and housing stimulus credits); S 2642 American Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (Section 45 Tax Credit); S 881 & HR 1584 - Shortline Railroad Investment Act (entire bills); S 2821 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 (Section 45 Tax Credit); S. Con. Res. 70 & H. Con. Res. 312 -- Concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2009 (tax related provisions); S 3399 & HR 6896 Timber Revitalization & Economic Enhancement Act II of 2008 (entire bills); HR 6049 - Energy Improvement & Extension Act (section 45 tax credit & business tax provisions); HR 6899 - Comprehensive America Energy Security Act & Consumer Protection Act (Sec. 45 tax credit); HR 7060 - Renewable Energy & Job Creation Act (energy & business tax provisions); HR 7201 - Energy Improvement & Extension Act (Section 45 tax credit); HR 7202 - Temporary Tax Relief Act (business-related tax provisions); HR 1424/Public Law No: 110-343 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (energy & business-related tax provisions); HR 3221/Public Law No: 110-289 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (housing and energy efficiency provisions); HR 7290 / S 3679 Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the credit for renewable electricity production to include electricity produced from biomass for on-site use (entire bills); HR 7327/Public Law: 110-458 Technical corrections related to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (entire bill) Issues: Harbor Maintenance Tax

Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 683 - Investment in Energy Independence Act of 2006 (biomass definitions for alternative fuel credit); HR 2776 Renewable Energy & Conservation Tax Act of 2007 (Section 45 Tax Credit, biomass definitions for cellulosic ethanol tax credit); S 1321 & HR 2556 Energy Savings Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program) S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007 (biomass definitions; biofuels program); HR 2773 - Biofuels Research & Development Enhancement Act of 2007 (cellulosic ethanol grant program); HR 2337 - Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act of 2007 (natural gas supply; biomass definitions); HR 3009 - Market Transparency Reporting of United States Transactions Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 1252 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act (natural gas market reporting); S 577 Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 594 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2007 (natural gas market reporting); HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act (tax provisions; biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, renewable electricity standard, grant programs and renewable portfolio standard); HR 5437 American-Made Energy Act (cellulosic ethanol provisions, biomass definitions); HR 6124 - Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 (biofuel programs, biorefinery and renewable biomass grant programs, cellulosic ethanol grant provisions); S 1602 Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007 (renewable electricity standard, biomass definitions); HR 5236 - Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2008 (entire bill); HR 1590 - Safe Climate Act of 2007 (renewable energy standard); S 1884 Harvesting Energy Act of 2007 (biomass definitions, renewable energy programs); S 2642 American Renewable Energy Act of 2008 (renewable electricity standard); Public Law 109-058 Energy Policy Act of 2005 (implementation of biofuels grant programs and FERC provisions); Public Law 110-140 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (biomass definitions for renewable fuel standard, grant programs); HR 1424/Public Law No: 110-343 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (energy provisions); HR 3221/Public Law No: 110-289 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (energy efficiency provisions); HR 7101 Task Force to Lower Energy Costs for the Forest Product Industry (entire bill); HR 6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (renewable energy provisions, biomass defintions & energy supply); HR 6258 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act (entire bill); HR 2638 - Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act for FY 2009 (Forest Service & forest fire funding); HR 7060 - Renewable Energy & Job Creation Act (energy efficiency); HR 7201 - Energy Improvement and Extension Act (energy efficiency); HR 1424/Public Law No: 110-343 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (energy tax provisions); HR 7290 / S 3679 Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the credit for renewable electricity production to include electricity produced from biomass for on-site use (entire bills) Issues: Biofuels, Northwest Power, Bonneville Power Administration Power Rates & Salmon Recovery Programs, Agenda 2020 Industrial Technology Program, Biomass-based Carbon Fiber, Renewable Energy/Fuel Grant Programs, Biomass Definitions, Renewable Electricity Standard, Renewable Fuel Standard and Natural Gas Market Transparency.

Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 1509, Permanent Extension of Subpart F Deferral for Financial Services S 940, Permanent Extension of Subpart F Deferral for Financial Services HR, 2776 The Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 S 1726 Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007 S 34 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act Class Life for Medical Equipment Codifications of Economic Substance Doctrine Deferred Compensation S 1525, Super Efficient Appliance Incentives and Market Transformation Act of 2007 HR 2137, Super Efficient Appliance Incentives and Market Transformation Act of 2007 HR 3970, Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 HR 3396, Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act HR 3359, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplication Act of 2007 HR 6, (with regard to Wind, Appliance Tax Credit and Other Energy Tax Measures) IRC Section 45 Production Tax Credit (Wind) HR 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008 S 2886, Alternative Mimimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief of 2008 S 3098, Alternative Mimimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief of 2008 S 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 HR 3452 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit with respect to clean renewable water supply bonds HR 6049, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 HR 1424, Emergency Stabilization Act of 2008 S 3162, Made in the USA Act HR 7060 The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 HR 7201, The Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 S 3478, Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008 S 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 PTC Economic Viability Water Private Activity Bonds Treatment of loans from subsidiaries

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)

H.R.7060/H.R.7201/ H.R.6049/S.3335/S.3478, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 (provisions relating to budgetary offsets and Child Tax Credit)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Energy tax extenders: HR 6049, HR 2776, HR 5351, HR 7060, HR 7201, S 3125, S 3335

Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

HR 6/PL 110-140: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Review of issues/FTC Workshop regarding Market Manipulation Rulemaking Process. HR 6049: Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008; Provisions relating to taxes. HR 6161: American Energy Independence Act; Provisions regarding development and fuels policy. HR 6384: Americans for American Energy Act of 2008; Provisions regarding energy production. HR 6385: Apollo Energy Independence Act of 2008; Provisions regarding energy policy and breakthroughs. HR 6401: Renewable Energy Jobs and Security Act; Provisions regarding energy policy and taxes. HR 6412: Comprehensive Energy Exploration, Price Reduction, and Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2008; Provisions regarding development, pricing and fuels policy. HR 6544: Relief Now on the Road to Renewable Energy Act of 2008; Provisions regarding fuel policy. HR 6709: National Conservation, Environment and Energy Independence Act; Provisions regarding energy policy. HR 6817: Fulfilling U.S. Energy Leadership Act of 2008; Provisions regarding outer continental shelf production. HR 6824: Energy View Into Securing Independence for Our Nation Act; Provisions regarding fuels and tax. HR 6868: Energy View Into Securing Independence for Our Nation Act; Provisions regarding fuels and tax. HR 7201: Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008; Provisions regarding development, pricing, fuels policy, energy policy and production. HR 7239: American Energy, American Innovation Act of 2008; Provisions regarding fuels policy and energy production. H. Con Res 417: Process regarding energy policy legislation. S 3646: Drill Now Act of 2008; general discussion regarding outer continental shelf access. General policy discussions regarding energy policy/transition outlook, energy supply, federal issues, grassroots materials, oil shale leasing issues, energy markets, access to resources and heavy oils/oil sands.

Client expense: $7,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office

Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (H.R. 1425) - Alternative fuel tax credits - propane fuel and heater furnace extensions; Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 (H.R.3997) - Alternative fuel (propane) tax credit extensions; Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 (H.R.6049) - Alternative fuel (propane) tax credit extensions; Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 (H.R.7060) - Alternative fuel (propane) tax credit extensions. Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 (H.R. 7201) - Alternative fuel (propane) tax credit extensions. Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2008 (H.R.7202) - Alternative fuel (propane) tax credit extensions

Client expense: $181,421 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 6049 - Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 (Senate - passed) H.R. 7005 - Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 (AMT patch in House) H.R. 7201 - Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 (Renewable energy and other expiring tax provisions) H.R. 7202 - Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2008 (Renewable energy and other expiring tax provisions) H.R. 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Stimulus Proposals for the 111th Congress

Client expense: $1,230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

H.R. 5267 (Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008); Valuation safe harbor under IRC section 475 mark-to-market requirements; Valuation of CDOs and related securities for purposes of section 475; Taxation of credit default swaps; taxation of national principal contracts; H.R. 3970 (Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007)/ H.R. 878 (Simplification Through Additional Reporting Tax Act)/ S. 601(Simplification Through Additional Reporting Tax Act)/ H.R. 5720 (Housing Assistance Tax Act)/ H.R. 3221(Housing and Economic Recovery Act)/ S. 3335 (Tax Relief Extension Act)/ H.R. 6049 (Energy and Tax Extenders Act)/ H.R. 7060 (Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act)/ H.R. 7201 (Energy Improvement and Extension Act)/ H.R.1424 (Emergency Economic Stabilization Act): (adjusted basis reporting requirements for brokers and delay in filing deadline for 1099 statement); H.R. 1509 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income)/ H.R. 6049 (Energy and Tax Extenders Act)/ S. 3125 (Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act )/ S. 2886 (Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act)/ S. 3335 (Tax Relief Extension Act)/ S. 940 (To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income)/ S. 3098 (Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act)/ H.R. 7060 (Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act)/ H.R. 7202 (Temporary Tax Relief Act)/ H.R. 1424 (Emergency Economic Stabilization Act): (active financing exception under Subpart F); Tax treatment of derivatives generally; Tax patent reporting; Foreign tax credit rules (including proposed "technical taxpayer" rule, noncompulsory payment rules); Allocation of income and deductions from global securities dealing operations; OECD project on attribution of profits to permanent establishments; Withholding tax consequences of self tenders and other distributions analyzed under IRC section 302; OECD Forum on Tax Administration's project on tax intermediaries and banks; OECD and EU projects on provision of treaty withholding tax relief when investment is made through collective investment vehicles or other intermediated structures; Arbitration provisions in OECD Model Tax Convention, U.S. bilateral tax treaties, U.S. Model Treaty; International reform generally, including importance of interest expense allocation rules; IRS Form W-8 and instructions; Currency gains and losses of qualified business units under IRC section 987; Cross-border equity swaps; H.R. 4912 (Tax treatment of prepaid derivatives contracts); OECD request for comments on transactional profit methods; IRS Section 265 (b) safe harbor concerning interest expense deductibility; Revenue Procedure 2008-28 (effect of loan modifications on tax status of REMICs and other securitization vehicles); Tax reporting with respect to widely-held fixed investment trusts (Treas. Reg. section 1.671-5); H.R. 6333 (Municipal Bond Market Support Act)/ S. 3518 (Municipal Bond Market Support Act):(municipal bond tax provisions); H.R. 1424 (Emergency Economic Stabilization Act)/ H.R. 6049 (Energy and Tax Extenders Act)/ S. 3125 (Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act)/ S. 3335 (Tax Relief Extension Act): (executive compensation tax provisions); H.R. 1424 (Emergency Economic Stabilization Act) (tax-related regulatory issues relating to EESA programs); Economic Stimulus legislation (carryback of net operating losses; tax-exempt bond provisions; REMICs, modifications of energy tax credits).

Client expense: $1,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 6258: CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE EARLY DEPLOYMENT ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 1424: EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 6401: RENEWABLE ENERGY JOBS AND SECURITY ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 6709: NATIONAL CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENT, AND ENERGY INDEPENDENCE ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 6604: COMMODITY MARKETS TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 3268: STOP EXCESSIVE SPECULATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 7060: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND JOB CREATION TAX ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 6049: ENERGY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 3335: JOBS, ENERGY, FAMILIES, AND DISASTER RELIEF ACT OF 2008; ENERGY TAX PROVISIONS HR 6899: COMPREHENSIVE AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; ENERGY TAX PROVISIONS HR 7201: ENERGY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION ACT OF 2008; ENERGY TAX PROVISIONS S 3125: ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND TAX RELIEF ACT; ENERGY TAX PROVISIONS S 493: CALIFORNIA WILD HERITAGE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 6831: COPPER THEFT PREVENTION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 6316: CLIMATE MATTERS ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 7097: BIOGAS PRODUCTION INCENTIVE ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 3186: WARM IN WINTER AND COOL IN SUMMER ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 2638: CONSOLIDATED SECURITY, DISASTER ASSISTANCE, AND CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL BILL NUMBER NOT YET ASSIGNED: CYBER SECURITY BILL IN ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL BILL NUMBER NOT YET ASSIGNED: PG&E HYDROELECTRIC FACILITIES AND GENERAL POLICY; UPDATE ON ISSUES AND POLICIES AFFECTING PG&E HYDROELECTRIC POWER LINE 18: DARREN DEFFNER COVERED OFFICIAL POSITIONS: CONGRESSWOMAN ANNA ESHOO, LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT; CONGRESSMAN GERALD KLECZKA, LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT; CONGRESSWOMAN LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, STAFF ASSISTANT; CONGRESSWOMAN JANE HARMAN, LEGISLATIVE INTERN

Client expense: $19,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1424: EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 6401: RENEWABLE ENERGY JOBS AND SECURITY ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 6709: NATIONAL CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENT, AND ENERGY INDEPENDENCE ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 7060: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND JOB CREATION TAX ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 6049: ENERGY IMPROVEMENT AND TAX EXTENSION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 3335: JOBS, ENERGY, FAMILIES, AND DISASTER RELIEF ACT OF 2008; ENERGY TAX PROVISIONS HR 6899: COMPREHENSIVE AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; ENERGY TAX PROVISIONS HR 7201: ENERGY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION ACT OF 2008; ENERGY TAX PROVISIONS S 3125: ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND TAX RELIEF ACT; ENERGY TAX PROVISIONS S 493: CALIFORNIA WILD HERITAGE ACT OF 2007; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 7097: BIOGAS PRODUCTION INCENTIVE ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 3314: NATIONAL OCEANS PROTECTION ACT OF 2008; PROVISIONS THAT MAY IMPACT OCEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY BILL NUMBER NOT YET ASSIGNED: PG&E HYDROELECTRIC FACILITIES AND GENERAL POLICY; UPDATE ON ISSUES AND POLICIES AFFECTING PG&E HYDROELECTRIC POWER LINE 18: DARREN DEFFNER COVERED OFFICIAL POSITIONS: CONGRESSWOMAN ANNA ESHOO, LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT; CONGRESSMAN GERALD KLECZKA, LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT; CONGRESSWOMAN LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, STAFF ASSISTANT; CONGRESSWOMAN JANE HARMAN, LEGISLATIVE INTERN

Client expense: $19,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1424: EMERGENCY ECONOMIC STABILIZATION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 6709: NATIONAL CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENT, AND ENERGY INDEPENDENCE ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 7060: RENEWABLE ENERGY AND JOB CREATION TAX ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL HR 6049: ENERGY IMPROVEMENT AND TAX EXTENSION ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL S 3335: JOBS, ENERGY, FAMILIES, AND DISASTER RELIEF ACT OF 2008; ENERGY TAX PROVISIONS HR 6899: COMPREHENSIVE AMERICAN ENERGY SECURITY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT; ENERGY TAX PROVISIONS HR 7201: ENERGY IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION ACT OF 2008; ENERGY TAX PROVISIONS S 3125: ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND TAX RELIEF ACT; ENERGY TAX PROVISIONS HR 7097: BIOGAS PRODUCTION INCENTIVE ACT OF 2008; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL LINE 18: DARREN DEFFNER COVERED OFFICIAL POSITIONS: CONGRESSWOMAN ANNA ESHOO, LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT; CONGRESSMAN GERALD KLECZKA, LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT; CONGRESSWOMAN LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, STAFF ASSISTANT; CONGRESSWOMAN JANE HARMAN, LEGISLATIVE INTERN

Client expense: $19,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 7201 -- Energy Improvement and Extension Act H.R. 7202 -- Temporary Tax Relief Act H.R. 7060 -- Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act

Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

S 819/ HR 1419 - Public Good IRA Rollover Act of 2007 HR 1911 - Tax Relief for Working Caregivers Act of 2007 Non - Profit Oversight HR 6844/S3718 Unemployment Benefit Tax Suspension Act of 2008 HR 3501 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that indebtedness incurred by a partnership in acquiring securities and commodities is not treated as acquisition indebtedness by organizations which are limited partners for purposes of the unrelated business income tax. S 1753 - Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 HR 7201- Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 HR 7060-Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 HR 7327- Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008

Client expense: $34,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

H.R. 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 S. 3335 Jobs, Energy, and Family Disaster Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 7201 Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 Senate amendments to H.R. 6049 Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 H.R. 7060 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Senate amendments to H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $64,772

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 453, Ending Subsidies for Big Oil Act, provisions regarding tax on oil and natural gas production; H.R. 2069, Save Our Climate Act, provision relating to primary fossil fuels tax; H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act, provisions relating to aviation excise tax; H.R. 3276, Bad Polluters Act, provisions relating to refinery expensing; H.R. 3443, Drawback Simplification Act, provisions relating to duty drawback; H.R. 3636, Superfund Reinvestment Act, tax provisions; H.R. 3962, Superfund Polluter Pays Act, tax provisions; S. 1179, Superfund Equity and Megasite Remediation Act, tax provisions; S. 1238, Energy Security and Corporate Accountability Act, tax provisions; S. 2345, American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act, provisions related to oil and gas taxes; IRS Regulation 168745-03, Capitalization of Repair Costs; IRS Section 179C Expensing of Refinery Expansions; H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act, provisions relating to customs duty drawback; S. 1554, Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act, tax provisions; H.R. 4351, AMT Relief Act, provisions relating to AMT relief and tax reform; H.R. 3970, Tax Reduction and Reform Act, provisions relating to oil and gas taxes, accounting methods; H.R. 3221 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act, tax provisions; H.R. 3220, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, tax provisions; H.R. 1887, Superfund Equity and Megasite Remediation Act, provisions relating to amendment of IRS rules relating to superfund taxes; H.R. 1500, Gasoline Price Stabilization Act, provisions relating to windfall profit tax; S. 1111, Fair Flat Tax Act, provisions relating to oil and gas taxes; H.R. 5800, Consumer Reasonable Energy Price Protection Act, provision relating to taxes on earnings from sale of crude oil; H.R. 6000, Gas Price Spike Act, provision relating to taxes on earnings from sale of crude oil; H.R. 6275, Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act, provision relating to oil and gas taxes; S. 2991, Consumer-First Energy Act, provisions relating to windfall profits tax, oil and gas taxes, and foreign tax credit rules; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act, provisions relating to windfall profits tax, oil and gas taxes, and foreign tax credit rules; H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008, provisions relating to oil and gas taxes and foreign tax credit rules; H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, provisions related to development of oil and gas leases, federal royalties, conservation of resources fee, oil and gas taxes and foreign tax credit rules; H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008, provisions relating to oil and gas taxes and foreign tax credit rules; H.R. 7201, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, provisions relating to oil and gas taxes and foreign tax credit rules; H.R. 7202, Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2008, provision related to oil spill tax rate; S.3478, Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008, provisions relating to oil and gas taxes, foreign tax credit rules, and oil spill tax; H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, provisions related to taxes on petroleum industry, emergency bailout, extenders. Whole Bills: S. 3544, Superfund Polluter Pays Act; H.R. 2372, WEAN Off Oil Act; S. 341, Energy Fairness for America Act; S. 666, Oil Industry Tax Break Repeal Act; S. 1504, A Bill to Revalue the LIFO Inventories of Major Integrated Oil Companies; S. 103, Restore a Rational Tax Rate on Petroleum Production Act; S. 2971, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a suspension of the highway fuel tax, and for other purposes; S. 2761, Recapture Excess Profits and Invest in Roads (REPAIR) Act; S. 2782, Recapture Excess Profits and Invest in Roads and Rail (REPAIR) Act; Efforts regarding imposition of taxes on oil and gas industry. Regulatory efforts regarding tax compliance issues facing large and mid-sized businesses.

Client expense: $1,259,437 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Minerals Management Service, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R. 5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 Senate Amendment 4419 (The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008) to H.R. 3221 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 5140 Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 H.R. 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 S. 3335 Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 7201 Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 Senate amendments to H.R. 6049 Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 H.R. 7060 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 Senate amendments to H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,266

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction (H.R. 5351, H.R. 3221, H.R. 539, S. 2821, H.R. 6049, H.R. 7201, H.R. 7202, S.3335, H.R. 7060, HR6899). Three Percent Witholding Provision (relates to contracting services) Expand Section 199 Deduction.

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), White House Office

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.182, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to impose excise tax on non-alternative-fueled cars. H.R.498, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to repeal oil and gas tax subsidies. H.R.517, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give incentives for alternative energy. H.R.603, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to expand rural employment. H.R.604, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to raise incentives for E-85 fuel vehicle refueling property. H.R.793, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to make permanent renewable electricity production credit. H.R.794, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the credit for wind-produced electricity. H.R.824, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to reclassify ethanol and biodiesel refining property. H.R.825, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to increase tax incentives for renewable fuels. H.R.833, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to change interest handling on farm real estate and housing. H.R.927, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to increase the credit for biodiesel used as fuel. H.R.1182, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code regarding Section 1031 treatment of certain stock. H.R.1217, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give a credit to certain livestock feeding operations. H.R.1772, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give credits for installation of wind energy property. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to allow tax-exempt farm risk management accounts. H.R.1929, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to exempt certain farmland from the estate tax. H.R.1965, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to modify credit to clean-renewable-energy bond holders. H.R.1987, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to allow credit for waste-vegetable-oil biodiesel. H.R.2110, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to provide for bonds to finance farm processing property. H.R.2280, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to treat certain farming business machinery. H.R.2480, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to suspend federal motor fuel excise taxes. H.R.2658, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code providing credit for investment in value-added agriculture. H.R.2659, to treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate. H.R.2776, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give incentives for renewable energy production. H.R.2990, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give a credit to geothermal heat pumps. H.R.3107, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give a credit to biomass fuel property spending. H.R.3593, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code on credit for various kinds of energy and efficiency. H.R.3715, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code on commuter credit when local gas costs $3/gal. or more. H.R.3801, to amend the 1974 Trade Act on trade adjustment assistance issues. H.R.3807, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to increase renewable energy incentives. H.R.3817, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to help young farmers and ranchers. H.R.4306, to amend the Clean Air Act and the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to increase ethanol, biodiesel use. H.R.5031, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give relieve from the alternative minimum tax. H.R.5134, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to encourage continued use of land for farming. H.R.5231, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend credit for electricity from renewable resources. H.R.5351, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.115, to amend the 1974 Trade Act to extend benefits to service sector workers and firms. S.551, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give a credit for cost of protecting certain chemicals. S.673, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give credits for wind energy property installation. S.1155, to treat Conservation Reserve Program payments as rentals from real estate. S.1291, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code by changing the renewable energy production credit. S.1508, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to increase incentive for renewable energy production. S.1618, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give a credit for production of a cellulosic biofuel. S.1994, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to exempt certain farmland from the estate tax. S.2167, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to allow farm savings accounts in lieu of crop insurance. S.2242, to amend the 1974 Trade Act and 1986 Internal Revenue Code to improve farmer taxes. S.2637, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to encourage continued use of land for farming. S.2642, to establish a national renewable energy standard. H.R.5858, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to provide incentives for carbon sequestration. H.R.5986, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to end excise tax on Diesel fuel and tax credits for ethnol. H.R.6133, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend/modify renewable energy production tax credit. H.R.6289, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to modify estate tax value for farmland. S.2821, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to continue clean energy production incentives. S.3125, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend certain expiring provisions. S.3132, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to allow carbon dioxide credits. H.R.6734, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to encourage increased access to alternative fuels. H.R.6741, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to modify certain energy-related tax credits. H.R.6759, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend the renewable electricity production credit. H.R.6914, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend certain renewable energy provisions. H.R.7201, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to provide energy production incentives. H.R.7202, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend certain expiring provisions. H.R.7249, to amend 1986 Internal Revenue Code to provide farmer tax credit to offset high energy prices. H.R.7290, to amend 1986 Internal Revenue Code to expand credit for renewable electricity. S.3679, to amend 1986 Internal Revenue Code to expand credit for renewable electricity production Issues other than legislation: Targeted tax reductions. Tax exemption for farmland sold with residence. Tax credits for state and local property taxes. Federal estate tax reform. Tax deductibility of insurance premiums.

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), 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), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 6, CLEAN Energy Act, 2007, All titles. HR 1365, Corporate AMT Repeal, All titles. HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, All titles. HR 1937, Timber Revitalization and Economic Enhancement (TREE) Act, 2007, All titles. HR 2380, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act, 2007, All titles. HR 2419, Food and Energy Security Act, 2007, All titles. HR 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act, 2007, All titles. HR 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act, 2008, All titles. HR 3693, American Competitiveness Tax Act, 2007, All titles. HR 3694, Alternative Minimum Tax Reform Act, 2007, All titles. HR 6382, Worker, Retiree and Employer Recovery Act, 2008, All titles. HR 6896/S 3399, Timber Revitalization and Economic Enhancement Act II, 2008, All titles. HR 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act, 2008, All titles. HR 7201, Energy Improvement and Extension Act, 2008, All titles. HR 7202, Temporary Tax Relief Act, 2008, All titles. HR 7290, Production Credit for Biomass Facilities, All titles. S 1370, Clean Energy Investment Assurance Act, 2007, All titles. S 1587, Recycling Investment Saves Energy (RISE) Act, All titles. S 3679, Modification of Renewable Electricity Production Credit, All titles. * IRS proposed regulation 140492-02: Definition of Solid Waste Disposal Facilities, All titles. * IRS Notice 2006-88, Guidance on Issues Related to the Section 45 Tax Credit for Electricity Products from Open-Loop Biomass, All titles. * IRS Notice 2008-60, Revised Guidance on Issues Related to the Section 45 Tax Credit for Electricity Produced from Open- Loop Biomass, All titles. * Energy Advancement and Investment Act, 2007, All titles. * Clean Renewable Energy and Conservation Tax Act, 2007, All titles. * Heartland, Habitat, Harvest and Horticultural Act, 2007, All titles.

Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (H.R. 1425) - Alternative fuel tax credits - propane fuel and heater furnace extensions; Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 (H.R.3997) - Alternative fuel (propane) tax credit extensions; Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 (H.R.6049) - Alternative fuel (propane) tax credit extensions; Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 (H.R.7060) - Alternative fuel (propane) tax credit extensions. Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 (H.R. 7201) - Alternative fuel (propane) tax credit extensions. Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2008 (H.R.7202) - Alternative fuel (propane) tax credit extensions

Client expense: $181,421 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR3396 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act. Direct mail and interstate taxation provisions. HR5267 Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. To regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes. Includes provisions to extend 86-272 to services and to expand taxpayer protections. (contacted Senate & House Judiciary Committee) HR7201 Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008. HR 7202 Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2008. HR3359 Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2008. Income Tax withholding provisions. HR 5267 Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008. Multi-state tax provisions. HR7060 The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act, tax credits "extenders" legislation--both Senate & House lobbying. HR7201 Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 re: Tax credit extensions--both Senate & House lobbying. HR 7202 Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2008 re: Tax credit extensions--both Senate & House lobbying. HR 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 re: expiring tax credits.

Client expense: $115,517 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Issues related to buildings, energy use, and climate change. Issues related to reducing the energy use and other impacts of public and private sector buildings. H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; H.R. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R 7201, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, provisions related to energy efficiency, renewable energy and building-related tax incentives. H.R. 2638 (P.L. 110-329), Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009, provisions related to funding for energy efficiency and energy programs, and low-income weatherization and energy assistance. H.R. 6899,Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, all provisions. Discussion draft related to the greening of transit enterprises. Issues related to providing financial mechanisms to promote energy efficiency and reduced environmental impacts in the residential sector. H.R. 6078, The Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2008, all sections. Issues related to promoting sustainability, energy efficiency, and improved health and productivity in the education context through the funding of and research on the benefits of green schools and environmental education. H.R. 3021, 21st Century Green High-Performing School Facilities Act, provisions related to green schools. H.R. 3036, No Child Left Inside Act of 2008, all provisions. H.R. 7110, Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008, Chapter 4, Section 1401, provisions related to green schools. H.R. 4137, PL 110-315, Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (including the Higher Education Sustainability Act of 2008), provisions related to university sustainability programs, grants, and a national summit on sustainability. Issues related to sustainability, green building, and health. S. 3587, Greening the Healthcare Workforce Act of 2008, all provisions. S. 3586, Green Hospitals, Healthy Hospitals Act of 2008, all provisions. S. 3588, Healthy Foods for Healthy Lives Act of 2008, all provisions.

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to promoting tax incentives for green buildings, and energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; H.R. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R. 7201, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, provisions related to energy efficiency, renewable energy and building-related tax incentives. H.R. 7110, Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008, provisions related to energy tax incentives. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, provisions related to energy efficiency, renewable energy and building-related tax incentives.

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to buildings, energy use, and climate change. Issues related to reducing the energy use and other impacts of public and private sector buildings. H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; H.R. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R. 7201, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, provisions related to energy efficiency, renewable energy and building-related tax incentives. H.R. 2638 (P.L. 110-329), Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009, provisions related to funding for energy efficiency and energy programs, and low-income weatherization and energy assistance. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, all provisions. Discussion draft related to the greening of transit enterprises. Issues related to providing financial mechanisms to promote energy efficiency and reduced environmental impacts in the residential sector. H.R. 6078, The Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2008, all sections. Issues related to promoting sustainability, energy efficiency, and improved health and productivity in the education context through the funding of and research on the benefits of green schools and environmental education. H.R. 3021, 21st Century Green High-Performing School Facilities Act, provisions related to green schools. H.R. 3036, No Child Left Inside Act of 2008, all provisions. H.R. 7110, Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008, Chapter 4, Section 1401, provisions related to green schools. H.R. 4137, PL 110-315, Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (including the Higher Education Sustainability Act of 2008), provisions related to university sustainability programs, grants, and a national summit on sustainability. Issues related to sustainability, green building, and health. S. 3587, Greening the Healthcare Workforce Act of 2008, all provisions. S. 3586, Green Hospitals, Healthy Hospitals Act of 2008, all provisions. S. 3588, Healthy Foods for Healthy Lives Act of 2008, all provisions.

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to buildings, energy use, and climate change. Issues related to reducing the energy use and other impacts of public and private sector buildings. H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; H.R. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R. 7201, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, provisions related to energy efficiency, renewable energy and building-related tax incentives. H.R. 2638 (P.L. 110-329), Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009, provisions related to funding for energy efficiency and energy programs, and low-income weatherization and energy assistance. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, all provisions. Discussion draft related to the greening of transit enterprises. Issues related to providing financial mechanisms to promote energy efficiency and reduced environmental impacts in the residential sector. H.R. 6078, The Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2008, all sections. Issues related to promoting sustainability, energy efficiency, and improved health and productivity in the education context through the funding of and research on the benefits of green schools and environmental education. H.R. 3021, 21st Century Green High-Performing School Facilities Act, provisions related to green schools. H.R. 3036, No Child Left Inside Act of 2008, all provisions. H.R. 7110, Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008, Chapter 4, Section 1401, provisions related to green schools. H.R. 4137, PL 110-315, Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (including the Higher Education Sustainability Act of 2008), provisions related to university sustainability programs, grants, and a national summit on sustainability. Issues related to sustainability, green building, and health. S. 3587, Greening the Healthcare Workforce Act of 2008, all provisions. S. 3586, Green Hospitals, Healthy Hospitals Act of 2008, all provisions. S. 3588, Healthy Foods for Healthy Lives Act of 2008, all provisions.

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to buildings, energy use, and climate change. Issues related to providing financial mechanisms and education to promote energy efficiency and reduced environmental impacts in the residential sector. H.R. 6078, Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2008. H.R. 7110, Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008, provisions related to residential energy efficiency. H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; H.R. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R. 7201, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, provisions related to energy efficiency, renewable energy and building-related tax incentives. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, provisions related to energy efficiency, renewable energy and building-related tax incentives. H.R. 2638 (P.L. 110-329), Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009, provisions related to funding for energy efficiency and energy programs, and low-income weatherization and energy assistance.

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.182, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to impose excise tax on non-alternative-fueled cars. H.R.498, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to repeal oil and gas tax subsidies. H.R.517, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give incentives for alternative energy. H.R.603, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to expand rural employment. H.R.604, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to raise incentives for E-85 fuel vehicle refueling property. H.R.793, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to make permanent renewable electricity production credit. H.R.794, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to make permanent the credit for wind-produced electricity. H.R.824, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to reclassify ethanol and biodiesel refining property. H.R.825, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to increase tax incentives for renewable fuels. H.R.833, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to change interest handling on farm real estate and housing. H.R.927, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to increase the credit for biodiesel used as fuel. H.R.1182, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code regarding Section 1031 treatment of certain stock. H.R.1217, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give a credit to certain livestock feeding operations. H.R.1772, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give credits for installation of wind energy property. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to allow tax-exempt farm risk management accounts. H.R.1929, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to exempt certain farmland from the estate tax. H.R.1965, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to modify credit to clean-renewable-energy bond holders. H.R.1987, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to allow credit for waste-vegetable-oil biodiesel. H.R.2110, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to provide for bonds to finance farm processing property. H.R.2280, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to treat certain farming business machinery. H.R.2480, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to suspend federal motor fuel excise taxes. H.R.2658, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code providing credit for investment in value-added agriculture. H.R.2659, to treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate. H.R.2776, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give incentives for renewable energy production. H.R.2990, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give a credit to geothermal heat pumps. H.R.3107, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give a credit to biomass fuel property spending. H.R.3593, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code on credit for various kinds of energy and efficiency. H.R.3715, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code on commuter credit when local gas costs $3/gal. or more. H.R.3801, to amend the 1974 Trade Act on trade adjustment assistance issues. H.R.3807, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to increase renewable energy incentives. H.R.3817, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to help young farmers and ranchers. H.R.4306, to amend the Clean Air Act and the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to increase ethanol, biodiesel use. H.R.5031, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give relieve from the alternative minimum tax. H.R.5134, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to encourage continued use of land for farming. H.R.5231, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend credit for electricity from renewable resources. H.R.5351, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to provide incentives for renewable energy production. S.115, to amend the 1974 Trade Act to extend benefits to service sector workers and firms. S.551, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give a credit for cost of protecting certain chemicals. S.673, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give credits for wind energy property installation. S.1155, to treat Conservation Reserve Program payments as rentals from real estate. S.1291, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code by changing the renewable energy production credit. S.1508, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to increase incentive for renewable energy production. S.1618, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to give a credit for production of a cellulosic biofuel. S.1994, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to exempt certain farmland from the estate tax. S.2167, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to allow farm savings accounts in lieu of crop insurance. S.2242, to amend the 1974 Trade Act and 1986 Internal Revenue Code to improve farmer taxes. S.2637, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to encourage continued use of land for farming. S.2642, to establish a national renewable energy standard. H.R.5858, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to provide incentives for carbon sequestration. H.R.5986, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to end excise tax on Diesel fuel and tax credits for ethnol. H.R.6133, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend/modify renewable energy production tax credit. H.R.6289, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to modify estate tax value for farmland. S.2821, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to continue clean energy production incentives. S.3125, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend certain expiring provisions. S.3132, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to allow carbon dioxide credits. H.R.6734, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to encourage increased access to alternative fuels. H.R.6741, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to modify certain energy-related tax credits. H.R.6759, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend the renewable electricity production credit. H.R.6914, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend certain renewable energy provisions. H.R.7201, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to provide energy production incentives. H.R.7202, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code to extend certain expiring provisions. Issues other than legislation: Targeted tax reductions. Tax exemption for farmland sold with residence. Tax credits for state and local property taxes. Federal estate tax reform. Tax deductibility of insurance premiums.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), 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), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 3457, Free File Enhancement Act of 2007, entire bill. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, all sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008, all sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. H.R. 6049, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, all sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. H.R. 7060: Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008. All sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. H.R. 7201: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, and for other purposes. All sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. H.R. 6899: Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act. All sections related to energy tax incentives.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, all sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008, all sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. H.R. 6049, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, all sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008, all sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. H.R. 7201, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, and for other purposes, all sections related to energy tax incentives and R&D tax credit. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, all sections related to energy tax incentives.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3970/ H.R. 878/ S. 601/ H.R. 5720/ H.R. 3221/ S. 335/ H.R. 6049/ H.R. 7060/ H.R. 7201/ H.R.1424 (adjusted basis reporting requirements for brokers and delay in filing deadline for 1099 statement); H.R. 1509/ H.R. 6049/ S. 3125/ S. 2886/ S. 3335/ S. 940/ S. 3098/ H.R. 7060/ H.R. 7202/ H.R. 1424 (active financing exception under Subpart F); H.R. 5267 (Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008); Valuation safe harbor under IRC section 475 mark-to-market requirements; Valuation of CDOs and related securities for purposes of section 475; IRS Notice 2006-97 concerning excess inclusion income of REIT taxable mortgage pools; Exchange traded notes/prepaid forwards (Notice 2008-2); Taxation of credit default swaps; taxation of notional principal contracts; Tax treatment of derivatives generally; Tax patent reporting; Foreign tax credit rules (including proposed "technical taxpayer" rule, noncompulsory payment rules); Allocation of income and deductions from global securities dealing operations; OECD project on attribution of profits to permanent establishments; Withholding tax consequences of self tenders and other distributions analyzed under IRC section 302; OECD Forum on Tax Administration's project on tax intermediaries and banks; OECD and EU projects on provision of treaty withholding tax relief when investment is made through collective investment vehicles or other intermediated structures; Arbitration provisions in OECD Model Tax Convention, U.S. bilateral tax treaties, U.S. Model Treaty; International reform generally, including importance of interest expense allocation rules; IRS Form W-8 and instructions; Currency gains and losses of qualified business units under IRC section 987; Cross-border equity swaps; IRS Notice 97-66 (foreign-to-foreign securities loans); H.R. 4912 (Tax treatment of prepaid derivatives contracts); OECD request for comments on transactional profit methods; IRS Section 265 (b) safe harbor concerning interest expense deductibility; Revenue Procedure 2008-28 (effect of loan modifications on tax status of REMICs and other securitization vehicles); Tax reporting with respect to widely-held fixed investment trusts (Treas. Reg. section 1.671-5); H.R. 6333/ S. 3518 (municipal bonds); H.R. 1424/ H.R. 6049/ S. 3125/ S. 3335 (executive compensation tax provisions).

Client expense: $1,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Education, Dept of, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Issues related to buildings, energy use, and climate change. Issues related to providing financial mechanisms and education to promote energy efficiency and reduced environmental impacts in the residential sector. H.R. 6078, Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2008. H.R. 7110, Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008, provisions related to residential energy efficiency. H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; H.R. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R. 7201, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, provisions related to energy efficiency, renewable energy and building-related tax incentives. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, provisions related to energy efficiency, renewable energy and building-related tax incentives. H.R. 2638 (P.L. 110-329), Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009, provisions related to funding for energy efficiency and energy programs, and low-income weatherization and energy assistance.

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

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to buildings, energy use, and climate change. Issues related to providing financial mechanisms and education to promote energy efficiency and reduced environmental impacts in the residential sector. H.R. 6078, Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2008, all provisions. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, provisions related to building codes, renewable energy standards, location- and energy-efficient mortgages, energy tax incentives, and energy conservation and green building bonds. H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; H.R. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R. 7201, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, provisions related to energy efficiency, renewable energy and building-related tax incentives. H.R. 2638 (P.L. 110-329), Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009, provisions related to funding for federal energy efficiency and energy programs, and low-income weatherization and energy assistance.

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

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to promoting tax incentives for green buildings, and energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; H.R. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R. 7201, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, provisions related to energy efficiency, renewable energy and building-related tax incentives. H.R. 7110, Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008, provisions related to energy tax incentives. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, provisions related to energy efficiency, renewable energy and building-related tax incentives.

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

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to buildings, energy use, and climate change. Issues related to reducing the energy use and other impacts of public and private sector buildings. H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; H.R. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R 7201, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, provisions related to energy efficiency, renewable energy and building-related tax incentives. H.R. 6899,Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, all provisions. H.R. 2638 (P.L. 110-329), Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009, provisions related to funding for energy efficiency and energy programs, and low-income weatherization and energy assistance. Issues related to providing financial mechanisms to promote energy efficiency and reduced environmental impacts in the residential sector. H.R. 6078, The Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2008, all sections. Issues related to promoting sustainability, energy efficiency, and improved health and productivity in the education context through the funding of and research on the benefits of green schools. H.R. 3021, 21st Century Green High-Performing School Facilities Act, provisions related to green schools. H.R. 7110, Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008, Chapter 4, Section 1401, provisions related to green schools. Issues related to sustainability, green building and health. S. 3587, Greening the Healthcare Workforce Act of 2008, all provisions. S. 3586, Green Hospitals, Healthy Hospitals Act of 2008, all provisions. S. 3588, Healthy Foods for Healthy Lives Act of 2008, all provisions.

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

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to buildings, energy use, and climate change. Issues related to reducing the energy use and other impacts of public and private sector buildings. H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; H.R. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R. 7201, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, provisions related to energy efficiency, renewable energy and building-related tax incentives. H.R. 2638 (P.L. 110-329), Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009, provisions related to funding for energy efficiency and energy programs, and low-income weatherization and energy assistance. Issues related to providing financial mechanisms to promote energy efficiency and reduced environmental impacts in the residential sector. H.R. 6078, The Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods Act of 2008, all sections. Issues related to promoting sustainability, energy efficiency, and improved health and productivity in the education context through the funding of and research on the benefits of green schools. H.R. 3021, 21st Century Green High-Performing School Facilities Act, provisions related to green schools. H.R. 7110, Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008, Chapter 4, Section 1401, provisions related to green schools. S. 3587, Greening the Healthcare Workforce Act of 2008, all provisions. S. 3586, Green Hospitals, Healthy Hospitals Act of 2008, all provisions. S. 3588, Healthy Foods for Healthy Lives Act of 2008, all provisions. H.R. 6899, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act, all provisions.

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

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR5804 - Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act of 2008. Misclassification of workers as independent contractors. Entire bill. HR 7201 Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, and for other purposes. Entire Bill. HR 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief and for other purposes. Entire Bill. HR 7005 - Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide alternative minimum tax relief for individuals for 2008. Entire bill. HR 7202 - Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2008 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief and for other purposes. Entire Bill.

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

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

HR5804 - Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act of 2008. Misclassification of workers as independent contractors. Entire bill. HR 7201 Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, and for other purposes. Entire Bill. HR 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief and for other purposes. Entire Bill. HR 7005 - Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide alternative minimum tax relief for individuals for 2008. Entire bill. HR 7202 - Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2008 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief and for other purposes. Entire Bill.

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

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

Dingell-Boucher Climate Change Bill (no House bill introduced yet) Transportation and Housing Choices for Gas Price Relief Act of 2008 Support the Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 Drilling Motions to Recommit on Energy Bill H.R. 6604 - Commodity Market Transparency and Accountability Act S. 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 Oppose any motion to recommit or substitute amendment to H.R. 6899, on the Comprehensive American Energy Security & Taxpayer Protection Act, sponsored by Representatives Rahall, George Miller, Dingell and Gene Green Oppose all proposals that roll back the environmental safeguards established as part of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) H.R. 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security & Taxpayer Protection Act (House Energy bill) H.R. 6049 Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 extension of tax credits for renewable energy H.R. 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 focused on dirty fuel provisions, including oil shale Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 and strip the bill of incentives for dirty fossil fuels Amendments, numbers 5317 and 5413, sponsored by Senator Thune to S. 3001 H.R.7201 - Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 H.R.6049 - Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008

Client expense: $503,913 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

HR 1424, Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 - Issues and provisions relating to the wind energy production tax credit. HR 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 - Issues and provisions relating to the wind energy production tax credit. HR 7060, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 - Issues and provisons relating to the wind energy production tax credit. HR 7201, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 - Issues and provisons relating to the wind energy production tax credit. S 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008 - Issues and provisions relating to the wind energy production tax.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1509, Permanent Extension of Subpart F Deferral for Financial Services S 940, Permanent Extension of Subpart F Deferral for Financial Services HR, 2776 The Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 S 1726 Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007 S 34 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act Class Life for Medical Equipment Codifications of Economic Substance Doctrine Deferred Compensation S 1525, Super Efficient Appliance Incentives and Market Transformation Act of 2007 HR 2137, Super Efficient Appliance Incentives and Market Transformation Act of 2007 HR 3970, Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 HR 3396, Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act HR 3359, Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Fairness and Simplication Act of 2007 HR 6, (with regard to Wind, Appliance Tax Credit and Other Energy Tax Measures) IRC Section 45 Production Tax Credit (Wind) HR 5267, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008 S 2886, Alternative Mimimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief of 2008 S 3098, Alternative Mimimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief of 2008 S 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 HR 3452 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit with respect to clean renewable water supply bonds HR 6049, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 HR 1424, Emergency Stabilization Act of 2008 S 3162, Made in the USA Act HR 7060 The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 HR 7201, The Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 S 3478, Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008 S 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008

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)