To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction against individual income tax for interest on indebtedness and for State and local sales and excise taxes with respect to the purchase of certain motor vehicles.

See attached. Opposed S 247 and HR 520, the Accelerated Retirement of Inefficient Vehicles Act of 2009. HR 1550 & S. 1135, the CARS Act to provide incentives to purchase/scrap vehicles: supported inclusion of amendments to require that cars turned-in be less than 25-years old, and to allow the drive train to be recycled if reduced to component parts. Supported HR 550 and HR 1606, the New Auto Voucher Act of 2009 to provide incentives to purchase motor vehicles. Supported HR 1808, the Clean Car Rebate Act of 2009 to provide incentives to purchase motor vehicles. Supported S 333 and HR159, the Auto Ownership Tax Assistance Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction against individual income tax for interest on indebtedness and for State sales and excise taxes with respect to the purchase of certain motor vehicles. HR 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: support provision to encourage vehicle owners to retrofit automobiles with energy efficient products. Support same in Senate bill. Supported Senate Resolution 97 designating June 1, 2009 as Collector Car Appreciation Day.

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

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

Estate Tax Repeal: Kyl/Lincoln Amendment to FY 2010 Budget - General Tax Issues: LIFO Accounting Method legislation included in FY 2010 Budget; S.333/H.R. 159, Auto Ownership Tax Assistance Act of 2009; H.R.4154, Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009; H.R. 3905, the Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009.

Client expense: $215,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Extension of Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) Relief, S.333 and H.R.159, allow deduction for interest on indebtedness and states sales and excise taxes regarding certain automobile purchases. Iraq supplemental H.R.2346, making supplemental appropriations for the FY ending September 30, 2009 ("cash for clunkers" provision); H.R.3435, making supplemental appropriations for FY09 and FY10 ("cash for clunkers" provision); and Consumer Financial Protection Agengy Act of 2009, H.R. 3126.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

See attached. Opposed S 247 and HR 520, the Accelerated Retirement of Inefficient Vehicles Act of 2009. HR 1550 & S. 1135, the CARS Act to provide incentives to purchase/scrap vehicles: supported inclusion of amendments to require that cars turned-in be less than 25-years old, and to allow the drive train to be recycled if reduced to component parts. Supported HR 550 and HR 1606, the New Auto Voucher Act of 2009 to provide incentives to purchase motor vehicles. Supported HR 1808, the Clean Car Rebate Act of 2009 to provide incentives to purchase motor vehicles. Supported S 333 and HR159, the Auto Ownership Tax Assistance Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction against individual income tax for interest on indebtedness and for State sales and excise taxes with respect to the purchase of certain motor vehicles. HR 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009: support provision to encourage vehicle owners to retrofit automobiles with energy efficient products. Support same in Senate bill. Supported Senate Resolution 97 designating June 1, 2009 as Collector Car Appreciation Day.

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

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

Estate Tax Repeal: Kyl/Lincoln Amendment to FY 2010 Budget - General Tax Issues: LIFO Accounting Method legislation included in FY 2010 Budget; S.333/H.R. 159, Auto Ownership Tax Assistance Act of 2009.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Estate Tax Repeal: Kyl/Lincoln Amendment to FY 2010 Budget - General Tax Issues: LIFO Accounting Method legislation included in FY 2010 Budget; S.333/H.R. 159, Auto Ownership Tax Assistance Act of 2009.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Extension of Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) Relief, S.333 and H.R.159, allow deduction for interest on indebtedness and states sales and excise taxes regarding certain automobile purchases. Iraq supplemental H.R.2346, making supplemental appropriations for the FY ending September 30, 2009 ("cash for clunkers" provision).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to the U.S. Automotive industry. S. 333 / H.R. 159, bills to amend the IRC to allow an above-the-line deduction for auto loan interest expenses and state sales and excise taxes related to the purchase of certain autos.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

See attached. Opposed S 247 and HR 520, the Accelerated Retirement of Inefficient Vehicles Act of 2009. Opposed HR 1550 & S. 1135, the CARS Act to provide incentives to vehicle scrappage; support inclusion of amendments to require that cars turned-in be less than 25-years old, and to allow the drive train to be recycled if reduced to component parts. Supported HR 550 and HR 1606, the New Auto Voucher Act of 2009 to provide incentives to purchase motor vehicles. Supported HR 1808, the Clean Car Rebate Act of 2009 to provide incentives to purchase motor vehicles. Supported S 333 and HR159, the Auto Ownership Tax Assistance Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction against individual income tax for interest on indebtedness and for State sales and excise taxes with respect to the purchase of certain motor vehicles. Undertook lobbying activities to support vehicle retrofit provisions but oppose vehicle scrappage provisions in the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (the Waxman/Markey energy bill.) Review laws/regulations that would educate motorists on fuel economy savings/CO2 emission reductions from certain auto parts. Supported Senate Resolution 97 designating June 1, 2009 as Collector Car Appreciation Day.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

HR 159 - Auto loan deductibility; HR 1550, S 247 - Scrappage; California Waiver; Fuel Economy

Client expense: $129,011 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

HR 159 - Auto loan deductibility; HR 1550, S 247 - Scrappage; California Waiver; Fuel Economy

Client expense: $129,011 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Estate Tax Repeal: Kyl/Lincoln Amendment to FY 2010 Budget - General Tax Issues: LIFO Accounting Method legislation included in FY 2010 Budget; S.333/H.R. 159, Auto Ownership Tax Assistance Act of 2009.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - deduction for state sales tax and excise tax (e.g., S. 333/H.R. 159); Climate change legislation; H.R. 1550, Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009; H.R. 520/S. 247, Accelerated Retirement of Inefficient Vehicles Act of 2009; H.R. 734, Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 333, H.R. 159 S. 320 Clean Energy Stimulus and Investment Assurance Act of 2009

Client expense: $1,290,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

See attached. Oppose S 247 and HR 520, the Accelerated Retirement of Inefficient Vehicles Act of 2009. Oppose HR 1550, the CARS Act to provide incentives to vehicle scrappage. Support HR 550 and HR 1606, the New Auto Voucher Act of 2009 to provide incentives to purchase motor vehicles. Support HR 1808, the Clean Car Rebate Act of 2009 to provide incentives to purchase motor vehicles. Supported S 333 and HR159, the Auto Ownership Tax Assistance Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction against individual income tax for interest on indebtedness and for State sales and excise taxes with respect to the purchase of certain motor vehicles. Opposed introduction of S.AMDT.338 (the "Sell Fuel Efficient Cars Act of 2009") into H.R.1 S. AMDT would require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a program to enable certain individuals to trade certain old automobiles for certain new automobiles, and undertook other lobbying activity to oppose introduction of vehicle scrappage legislation into HR 1. Undertook lobbying activities to support vehicle retrofit provisions but oppose vehicle scrappage provisions in the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (the Waxman/Markey energy bill.) Review laws/regulations that would educate motorists on fuel economy savings/CO2 emission reductions from certain auto parts. Support Senate Resolution 97 designating June 1, 2009 as Collector Car Appreciation Day.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009- provisions relating to TARP recipients and cancellation of indebtedness income (HR 1, S 1, S 336, HR 679, S 350); Legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for interest on indebtedness and for state and local sales and excise taxes for the purchase of certain vehicles (HR 159, S333)

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Extension of Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) Relief; H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. S.333 and H.R.159, Allow deduction for interest on indebtedness and states sales and excise taxes regarding certain automobile purchases.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 159/S. 333, Auto Ownership Tax Assistance Act H.R. 385, the Consumer Auto Relief (CAR) Act Fiscal 2010 Senate Budget Resolution Fiscal 2010 House Budget Resolution

Client expense: $278,784 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 247 Accelerated Retirement of Inefficient Vehicles H.R. 159 Economic Recovery Bill Tax Amendment H.R. 384 TARP Reform and Accounability Act of 2009 H.R. 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 H.R. 385 Consumer Auto Relief Act of 2009 S 333 Auto Ownership Tax Assistance Ammendment H.R. 734 Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 336 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act H.R. 1409 Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 H.R. 1200 American Health Security Act of 2009 (Arbitration Reform)

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R. 159/S. 333/S. Amdt 104 to S. Amdt 98 to H.R. 1, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction against individual income tax for interest on indebtedness and for State and local sales and excise taxes with respect to the purchase of certain motor vehicles."; H.R. 1, Sec. 1008, "additional deduction for state sales tax and excise tax on the purchase of certain motor vehicles"; H. Con. Res. 85/S. Con. Res. 13 (budget), LIFO repeal, estate tax reform, unrelated business income tax provisions.

Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 159/S. 333/S. Amdt 104 to S. Amdt 98 to H.R. 1, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction against individual income tax for interest on indebtedness and for State and local sales and excise taxes with respect to the purchase of certain motor vehicles."; H.R. 1, Sec. 1008, "additional deduction for state sales tax and excise tax on the purchase of certain motor vehicles"; H.R. 1, Sec. 1141-1144, credits for advanced fuel vehicles; H.R. 1, Sec. 1201-1202, increased expensing and depreciation; H.R. 609, "To permit California and other States to effectively control greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles, and for other purposes"; Harkin draft amendment to S. Amdt. 98 to H.R. 1, cash for clunkers/fleet modernization provision, S. 247/H.R. 520, "Accelerated Retirement of Inefficient Vehicles Act of 2009"; H.R. 1550, "Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009"; H.R. 1808, "Clean Car Rebate Act of 2009"; H.R. 1606, "New Automobile Voucher Act of 2009", S. 202, "Passenger Vehicle Loss Disclosure Act of 2009"; H.R. 1257, "Damaged Vehicle Information Act"; yet-to-be-introduced "Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act"; automobile floorplan finance issues, no bill.

Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 3684, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction against individual income tax for interest on indebtedness and for State sales and excise taxes with respect to the purchase of certain motor vehicles. H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (provision to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction against individual income tax for interest on indebtedness and for State sales and excise taxes with respect to the purchase of certain motor vehicles) S.A. 338, To require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a program to enable certain individuals to trade certain old automobiles for certain new automobiles. S.333, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction against individual income tax for interest on indebtedness and for State sales and excise taxes with respect to the purchase of certain motor vehicles. H.R.159, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction against individual income tax for interest on indebtedness and for State and local sales and excise taxes with respect to the purchase of certain motor vehicles. S. 3737, A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a program to enable certain individuals to trade certain old automobiles for certain new automobiles, and for other purposes. H.R. 1768, Energy Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Automobile Tax Credit Act of 2009 H.R. 1808, Clean Car Rebate Act of 2009

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

HR 159 - Auto loan deductibility; HR 1550, S 247 - Scrappage; California Waiver; Fuel Economy

Client expense: $73,549 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office