Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009

H.R. 4173 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (and S. 3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010) - Title 7: derivatives; Title 10: CFPB; Title 11: treatment of creditors H.R. 3126 Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 (see attached addendum sheet) H.R. 3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency - re: issues affecting money market funds H.R. 2589 - Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2551 - Municipal Market Liquidity Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2549 - Municipal Bond Fairness Act H.R. 1669 - Federal Municipal Bond Marketing Support and Securitization H.R. 1754 - Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 - re: systemic risk regulation H.R. 1349 - Federal Accounting Oversight Board Act of 2009 - re: accounting principles and standards H.R. 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act H.R. 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - re: bankruptcy cram down H.R. 4337 - Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (use of commodities provision) S. 895 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - re: servicer safe harbor provisions S. 896 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - re: amendment #1019 to make changes in the safe harbor S. 664 - Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 - re: systemic risk regulation S. 722 - Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 - re: dividend and capital gain tax rates Issues related to definition of major swap participants Issues related to nature of collateral for cleared swaps Issues related to swap execution facility trading and reporting Issues related to systemic risk regulation Issues related to OTC derivatives trading Issues related to market structure matters Issues related to target date funds Issues related to investment advice Issues related to municipal disclosure & Tower Amendment Issues related to Basel III and Volcker rules Issues related to SEC proxy access proposal Issues related to SEC proposed changes to Regulation AB2 Issues related to the supervision and regulation of certain nonbank financial institutions Issues related to legislation and regulations affecting the mutual fund industry Proposals related to money market funds (floating net asset value, liquidity)

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

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Financial Services Regulatory Reform: Lobby for favorable implementation of H.R. 4173, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act regarding insurers, including a resolution fund for failing firms, and the treatment of insurers under the "Volcker rule" ban on proprietary trading and investment in hedge and private equity funds. Also, followed inclusion of section to create a Federal Insurance Office at Treasury. Along with trade associations, commented on advanced notice of Proposed Rulemaking by the Financial Stability Oversight Council for systemic risk regulation of nonbank firms. Also, lobby for robust and effective Federal Insurance Office. Also, with key trade associations, worked on regulatory strategy for the implementation of Dodd-Frank. Annuities/Suitability: Followed implementation of amendments to H.R. 4173 that helps confirm that fixed index annuities are insurance products to be regulated by states. Holocaust insurance issues/ICHEIC: Lobbied against the possible reintroduction of legislation that would allow a cause of action against U.S. Insurance companies with European affiliates that may have written life insurance policies involving Holocaust victims in contravention of international agreements. Credit-based insurance scores: Monitored and lobbied possible reintroduction of legislation that would restrict the ability of personal lines insurers to use credit information of underwriting or setting rates. Climate and energy legislation: Monitored the progress of HR 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009/ Also through consultants, lobbied for passage of "home Star" legislation to provide incentives for residential energy efficiency retrofits. Also, lobbied for "Building Star" legislation, which would provide similar incentives for community building energy efficient retrofits. Municipal bond legislation: Monitor municipal bond legislation, specifically H.R. 2589, the Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009, HR 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act, Municipal Bond Liquidity Act: and Municipal Financial Advisors Regulation Act. Right to Repair Act, H.R. 2057: support for bill which would enhance consumers' ability to take automobiles to independent shops for repairs. Broker-dealer regulatory reform: Monitor financial regulatory reform as it relates to broker-dealer and their existing regulation under the financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Agents and Brokers: support NARABII: H.R. 2554, the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2009. Annuities: Support HR 2748, the Retirement Security Needs Lifetime Payment Act of 2009 and monitor through trade association.

Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 302 (To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to reinstate the uptick rule on short sales of securities); H.R. 1260 (Patent Reform Act); H.R. 1020 (Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009); H.R. 1575 (End Government Reimbursement of Excessive Executive Disbursements (End GREED) Act); H.R. 1664 (To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards) (restrictions on compensation); H.R. 1669 (To require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a market for municipal securities, to require cooperation between the Secretary and the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in addressing the municipal securities market situation including through the establishment of municipal securities funding facilities, and for other purposes); H.R. 1731 (Credit Risk Retention Act); H.R. 1944 (Active Financing Rules); H.R. 2221 (Data Accountability and Trust Act); H.R. 2549 (The Municipal Bond Fairness Act); H.R. 2550 (The Municipal Advisers Regulation Act); H.R. 2551 (The Municipal Market Liquidity Enhancement Act of 2009); H.R. 2589 (The Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009); H.R. 2847 (Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act); H.R. 2896 (Equal Treatments Of Covered Bonds Act of 2009); H.R. 3005 (National Institute of Finance Act of 2010); H.R. 3126 (Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009); H.R. 3145 (Credit Default Swap Prohibition Act of 2009); H.R. 3269 (Corporate and Financial Institution compensation Fairness Act of 2009); H.R. 3306 (to enhance Social Security account number privacy protections); H.R. 3310 (To reform the financial regulatory system of the United States); H.R. 3817 (Investor Protection Act of 2009); H.R. 3818 (Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act of 2009); H.R. 3890 (Accountability and Transparency in Rating Agencies Act); H.R. 4173 (Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act)(Systemic risk regulation and liquidation authority; Section 342 (Office of Minority and Women Inclusion)); H.R. 4191 (Wall Street Fair Share Act); H.R. 4872 (The Reconciliation Act of 2010); H.R. 4884 (U.S. Covered Bond Act of 2010); H.R. 5777 ("Building Effective Strategies to Promote Responsibility Accountability Choice Transparency Innovation Consumer Expectations and Safeguards Act," or the "Best Practices Act"); H.R. 5927 (Small Business Lending Fund Act); S. 139 (Data Breach Notification Act); S. 386 (Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act); S. 515 (Patent Reform Act); S. 651 (Compensation Fairness Act of 2009); S. 773 (Cyber Security Act of 2009); S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009); S. 961 (Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act); S. 1490 (Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009); S. 1551 (Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations of 2009); S. 1682 (to provide the CFTC with antimarket manipulation authority); S. 1683 (Pay It Back Act); S. 2886 (Bank Integrity Act of 2009) (Glass-Steagall Repeal); S. 2927 (Wall Street Fair Share Act); S. 3005 (National Institute of Finance Act of 2010); S. 3217 (Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Funding)(Regulatory Capital Requirements, systemic risk regulation and liquidation authority); S. Amdt. 3792 (Fiduciary Duty); S. Amdt. 4057 (Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Funding); 2011 Financial Services Appropriations, Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (Amendment relating to SIPC coverage); Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010: Title I (Financial Stability); Title II (Resolution Authority); Title IX ( Asset-Backed Securitization); Title X (Broker-Dealer Standard of Care); Title IX (FED Lending and Fiscal Policy Functions); Resolution Authority for Systemically Significant Financial Companies Act of 2009; Systemic Risk Regulation and liquidation authority; Troubled Asset Backed Securities Loan Facility (H-1B); State Regulation of Credit Default Swaps as Insurance; PPIP Investor and Asset Manager Requirements; China - strategic and economic dialog; Market Structure Issues (dark pools, flash quotes, high frequency trading); Transatlantic Economic Council (Trade Issues); Preservation of independent contractor status for financial services sector; Bilateral Investment Treaties, India; Asian Pacific Economic Council Privacy Issues; Transpacific Partnership; European Union proposal regarding Credit Default Swaps and Credit Rating Agencies and their impact on US Markets; EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Proposal (AIFM); Basel Capital Rules; G-20 (Issues related to the November 15, 2008 "Washington Action Plan"); Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE) Reform; Regulatory Capital Requirements; Accounting standards for municipalities.

Client expense: $1,270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), 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)

mutual fund issues; securities issues; financial services issues; H.R. 2589, H.R. 2551, H.R. 2549municipal bond legislation; H.R. 1669, municipal bond legislation. HR. 1754, systemic risk regulation H.R. 1349, accounting principles and standards H.R. 1728, mortgage reform HR 1106, bankruptcy cram down S. 895, servicer safe harbor S. 896, amendment #1019 to make changes in the safe harbor S. 664, systemic risk regulation S. 722, dividends, capital gains H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Regulation restructuring; H.R. 4173 and Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 OTC derivatives trading H.R. 4173 and S. 3217 re: treatment of creditors (Title II), derivatives (Title 7) and CFPB (Title 10)

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

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

National Flood insurance program reauthorization; S. 505, H.R. 83, natural disaster insurance and mitigation; H.R. 1880, insurance and reinsurance legislation; financial regulation restructuring. H.R. 2589, H.R. 2551- municipal bond legislation. H.R. 4173 (Dodd-Frank) regulations. Department of Agriculture Standard Reinsurance Agreement.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act H.R. 1669 - Federal Municipal Bond Marketing Support and Securitization H.R. 2589 - Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009 (see attached addendum page) H.R. 2551 - Municipal Market Liquidity Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2549 - Municipal Bond Fairness Act H.R. 1754 - Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 1349 - Federal Accounting Oversight Board Act of 2009 H.R. 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act H.R. 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 H.R. 3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 S. 895 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 S. 896 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (amendment #1019 re safe harbor provisions) S. 664 - Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 S. 722 - Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 S. 3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 OTC derivatives trading Legislation and regulations affecting the mutual fund industry Proposals relating to money market funds Issues relating to market structure matters Issues relating to target date funds Issues relating to investment advice

Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

Monitor issues for monoline insurance industry. H. R. 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act; and H.R. 2589, Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009. H.R. 3439, The Close the SILO/LILO Loophole Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor issues for monoline insurance industry. H. R. 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act; and H.R. 2589, Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009. H.R. 3439, The Close the SILO/LILO Loophole Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor issues for monoline insurance industry. H. R. 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act; and H.R. 2589, Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009. H.R. 3439, The Close the SILO/LILO Loophole Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Financial Services Regulatory Reform: Lobby for and against certain provisions in H.R. 4173, The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that would affect insurers, including a resolution fund for failing firms, and the treatment of insurers under the "Volcker Rule" ban on proprietary trading and investment in hedge and private equity funds. Also, followed inclusion of section to create a new Federal Insurance Office at Treasury. Also, lobby for robust and effective Federal Insurance Office. The final legislation was signed into law on July 21, 2010. Also, with key trade associations, worked on regulatory strategy for the implementation of Dodd-Frank. Annuities/Suitability: Lobbied for an amendments to H.R. 4173 that helps confirm that fixed index annuities are insurance products. Advocated against rule 151A, adapted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Lobbied both the Congress and the SEC, this rule would make certain fixed annuities subject to federal securities laws. Holocaust insurance issues/ICHEIC: Lobbied against the possible reintroduction of legislation that would allow a cause of action against U.S. insurance companies with European affiliates that may have written life insurance policies involving Holocaust victims in contravention of international agreements. Credit-based insurance scores: Lobbied against the reintroduction of legislation that would restrict the ability of personal lines insurers to used credit information of underwriting or setting rates. Flood and national catastrophe insurance: In participation with a coalition, lobbied House and Senate staff to oppose legislation that would expand the national Flood Insurance Program to include wind insurance, specifically H.R. 1264 the Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009. Also lobbied against legislation to create a national back stop for natural catastrophe insurance. Lobbied for H.R. 3026, H.R. 203000007 and H.R. 3028 which funds insurance grants and loans for federal mitigation programs, as well as the American Power Act in the Senate. Climate and energy legislation: Monitored the progress of HR 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Also through consultants, lobbied for passage of "Home Star" legislation to provide incentives for residential energy efficiency retrofits. Also, lobbied for"Building Star" legislation, which would provide similar incentives for community building energy efficient retrofits. Municipal bond legislation: Monitor municipal bond legislation, specifically HR 2589, the Municipal bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009, HR 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act, Municipal bond Liquidity Act: and Municipal Financial Advisors Regulation Act. Right to Repair Act, HR 2057: support for bill which would enhance consumers' ability to take automobiles to independent shops for repairs. Broker-dealer regulatory reform: Monitor financial regulatory reform as it relates to broker-dealer and their existing regulation under the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Surplus insurance lines: Monitory progress and support HR 2571, the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act and its inclusion in financial services reform legislation. State jurisdiction over annuity products: support the continuing to state jurisdictions over fixed index annuities: HR 2733, fixed Indexed Annuities and Insurance Products classification Act of 2009, as well as an amendment to financial services reform based on this legislation. Agents and Brokers: support NARABII: HR 2554, the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2009. Annuities: Support HR 2748, the Retirement Security Needs Lifetime Payment Act of 2009 and monitor through trade association.

Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 302 (To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to reinstate the uptick rule on short sales of securities); H.R. 1260 (Patent Reform Act); H.R. 1020 (Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009); H.R. 1575 (End Government Reimbursement of Excessive Executive Disbursements (End GREED) Act); H.R. 1664 (To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards) (restrictions on compensation); H.R. 1669 (To require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a market for municipal securities, to require cooperation between the Secretary and the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in addressing the municipal securities market situation including through the establishment of municipal securities funding facilities, and for other purposes); H.R. 1731 (Credit Risk Retention Act); H.R. 1944 (Active Financing Rules); H.R. 2221 (Data Accountability and Trust Act); H.R. 2549 (The Municipal Bond Fairness Act); H.R. 2550 (The Municipal Advisers Regulation Act); H.R. 2551 (The Municipal Market Liquidity Enhancement Act of 2009); H.R. 2589 (The Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009); H.R. 2847 (Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act); H.R. 2896 (Equal Treatments Of Covered Bonds Act of 2009); H.R. 3005 (National Institute of Finance Act of 2010); H.R. 3126 (Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009); H.R. 3145 (Credit Default Swap Prohibition Act of 2009); H.R. 3269 (Corporate and Financial Institution compensation Fairness Act of 2009); H.R. 3306 (to enhance Social Security account number privacy protections); H.R. 3310 (To reform the financial regulatory system of the United States); H.R. 3817 (Investor Protection Act of 2009); H.R. 3818 (Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act of 2009); H.R. 3890 (Accountability and Transparency in Rating Agencies Act); H.R. 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009)(Systemic risk regulation and liquidation authority); H.R. 4191 (Wall Street Fair Share Act); H.R. 4872 (The Reconciliation Act of 2010); H.R. 4884 (U.S. Covered Bond Act of 2010); H.R. 5927 (Small Business Lending Fund Act); S. 139 (Data Breach Notification Act); S. 386 (Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act); S. 515 (Patent Reform Act); S. 651 (Compensation Fairness Act of 2009); S. 773 (Cyber Security Act of 2009); S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009); S. 961 (Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act); S. 1490 (Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009); S. 1551 (Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations of 2009); S. 1682 (to provide the CFTC with antimarket manipulation authority); S. 1683 (Pay It Back Act); S. 2886 (Bank Integrity Act of 2009) (Glass-Steagall Repeal); S. 2927 (Wall Street Fair Share Act); S. 3005 (National Institute of Finance Act of 2010); S. 3217 (Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Funding)(Regulatory Capital Requirements, systemic risk regulation and liquidation authority); S. Amdt. 3792 (Fiduciary Duty); S. Amdt. 4057 (Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Funding); Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010: Title I (Financial Stability); Title II (Resolution Authority); Title IX ( Asset-Backed Securitization); Title X (Broker-Dealer Standard of Care); Title IX (FED Lending and Fiscal Policy Functions); Resolution Authority for Systemically Significant Financial Companies Act of 2009; Systemic Risk Regulation; Troubled Asset Backed Securities Loan Facility (H-1B); State Regulation of Credit Default Swaps as Insurance; PPIP Investor and Asset Manager Requirements; China - strategic and economic dialog; Market Structure Issues (dark pools, flash quotes, high frequency trading); Transatlantic Economic Council (Trade Issues); Preservation of independent contractor status for financial services sector; Bilateral Investment Treaties, India; Asian Pacific Economic Council Privacy Issues; Transpacific Partnership; European Union proposal regarding Credit Default Swaps and Credit Rating Agencies and their impact on US Markets; EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Proposal (AIFM); Basel Capital Rules; G-20 (Issues related to the November 15, 2008 "Washington Action Plan"); Government Sponsored Enterprises Reform; Regulatory Capital Requirements; Accounting standards for municipalities; Dodd/Frank Financial Regulation Reform.

Client expense: $1,480,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), 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)

Tax matters pertaining to nuclear incentives for electric utilities Tax matters pertaining to renewable electricity incentives Pension matters pertaining to funding requirements S 320 - Clean Energy Stimulus and Investment Assurance Act of 2009 - provisions related to loans for renewable energy projects. HR 2549 - To ensure uniform and accurate credit rating of municipal bonds and provide for a review of the municipal bond insurance industry. HR 2589 - To establish the Office of Public Finance in the Department of Treasury to make available Federal reinsurance for insurers of tax-exempt municipal bonds - provisions effecting municipal finance. HR 1669 - Federal Municipal Bond Marketing Support and Securization Act of 2009 - Provisions affecting municipal finance. HR 2021 - Savings Recovery Act - Provisions related to pension funding. HR 2989 - 401(K) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Provisions related to pension funding. HR 4173 - Restoring America's Stability Act - Provisions pertaining to OTC Derivatives and swap dealer standards of conduct. HR 3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Provisions related to OTC Derivatives. HR 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act of 2009 - Provisions related to pension funding. HR 4213 - Tax Extenders Act of 2009 - Provisions related to energy tax incentives, pension funding, and infrastructure bonds. S 1090 - The Renewable Energy Parity and Investment Remedy Act - Provisions related to section 1603 grants. Treasury issues pertaining to the section 1603 grant program. S 2899 - The Renewable Energy Incentive Act - Provisions pertaining to section 1603 grants. HR 2847 - Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act - provisions related to CREBS. Issues pertaining to regulation of OTC Derivatives. HR 3962 Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act - Provisions pertaining to pension funding. Issues related to Clean Renewable Energy Bonds. Issues related to Build America Bonds.

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4173 - Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act S. 3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 H.R. 1669 - Federal Municipal Bond Marketing Support & Securitization Act of 2009 (see attached addendum page) H.R. 1754 - Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 1349 - Federal Accounting Oversight Board Act of 2009 H.R. 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 H.R. 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act H.R. 2549 - Municipal Bond Fairness Act H.R. 2551 - Municipal Market Liquidity Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2589 - Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 S. 722 - Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 S. 895 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 S. 896 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Amendment #1019 re Safe Harbor Provisions S. 664 - Financial system Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 OTC derivatives trading Legislation and regulations affecting the mutual fund industry Proposals relating to money market mutual funds Issues relating to market structure matters Issues relating to target date funds Issues relating to investment advice

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

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

Financial Services Regulatory Reform: Lobby against certain provisions in H.R. 4173, The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, that would affect insurers, including a resolution fund for failing firms. worked with other foreign owned U.S. Insurance companies to provide protection against potential discrimination against US affiliates. Also, lobby for robust and effective Federal Insurance Office. The final legislation passed the House in late June. Annuities/Suitability: Advocated against rule 151A, adapted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Lobbied both Congress and the SEC. this rule would make certain fixed annuities subject to federal securities laws. Lobbied for an amendment to H.R. 7173 that helps confirm that fixed index annuities are insurance products. Holocaust insurance issues/ICHEIC: Lobbied against the possible reintroduction of legislation that would allow a cause of action against U.S. insurance companies with European affiliates that may have written life insurance policies involving Holocaust, victims, in contravention of international agreements. Credit-based insurance scores: Lobbied against the reintroduction of legislation that would restrict the ability of personal lines insurers to used credit information of underwriting or setting rates. Flood and national catastrophe insurance: In participation with a coalition, lobbied House and Senate staff to oppose legislation that would expand the national Flood Insurance Program to include wind insurance, specifically H.R. 1264 the Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009. Also lobbied against legislation to create a national back stop for natural catastrophe insurance. Lobbied for H.R. 3026, H.R. 3027 and H.R. 3028 which funds insurance grants and loans for federal mitigation programs, as well as the American Power Act in the Senate. Climate and energy legislation: Monitored the progress of HR 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Also through consultants, lobbied for passage of "Home Star" legislation to provide incentives for residential energy efficiency retrofits. Also, lobbied for "Building Star" legislation, which would provide similar inventive's for community building energy efficient retrofits. Municipal bond legislation: Monitor municipal bond legislation, specifically HR 2589, the Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009, HR 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act, Municipal Bond Liquidity Act: and Municipal Financial Advisors Regulation Act. Right to Repair Act, HR 2057: support for bill which would enhance consumers' ability to take automobiles to independent shops for repairs. Broker-dealer regulatory reform: Monitor financial regulatory reform as it relates to broker-dealer and their existing regulation under the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Surplus insurance lines: Monitor progress and support HR 2571, the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act and its inclusion in financial services reform legislation. State jurisdiction over annuity products: support the continuing of state jurisdictions over fixed annuities: HR 2733, Fixed Indexed Annuities and Insurance Products classification Act of 2009, as well as an amendment to financial services reform based on this legislation. Agents and Brokers: support NARABII: HR2554, the National Association of registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2009. Annuities: Support HR 2748, the Retirement Security Needs Lifetime Payment Act of 2009 and monitor through trade association.

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

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

Monitor issues for monoline insurance industry. H. R. 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act; and H.R. 2589, Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009. H.R. 3439, The Close the SILO/LILO Loophole Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor issues for monoline insurance industry. H. R. 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act; and H.R. 2589, Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009. H.R. 3439, The Close the SILO/LILO Loophole Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor issues for monoline insurance industry. H. R. 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act; and H.R. 2589, Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009. H.R. 3439, The Close the SILO/LILO Loophole Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Tax matters pertaining to nuclear incentives for electric utilities Tax matters pertaining to renewable electricity incentives Pension matters pertaining to funding requirements S.320 - Clean Energy Stimulus and Investment Assurance Act of 2009 - provisions related to loans for renewable energy projects. H.R.2549 - To ensure uniform and accurate credit rating of municipal bonds and provide for a review of the municipal bond insurance industry. H.R.2589 - To establish the Office of Public Finance in the Department of the Treasury to make available Federal reinsurance for insurers of tax-exempt municipal bonds - provisions effecting municipal finance. H.R.1669 - Federal Municipal Bond Marketing Support and Securization Act of 2009 - Provisions affecting municipal finance. H.R.2021 - Savings Recovery Act - Provisions related to pension funding. H.R.2989 - 401(K) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Provisions related to pension funding. H.R.4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protections Act - Provisions related to OTC Derivates regulation. H.R.3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Provisions related OTC Derivates. H.R.3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act of 2009 - Provisions related to pension funding. H.R.4169 - Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2009 - Provisions related to section 1603 grants. H.R.4213 - Tax extenders Act of 2009 - Provisions related to energy tax incentives and pension funding S.1090 - The Renewable Energy Parity and Investment Remedy (REPAIR Act) - Provisions related to section 1603 grants. Treasury issues pertaining to the section 1603 grant program. S.2899 - The Renewable Energy Incentive Act - Provisions pertaining to section 1603 grants.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

mutual fund issues; securities issues; financial services issues; H.R. 2589, H.R. 2551, H.R. 2549municipal bond legislation; H.R. 1669, municipal bond legislation. HR. 1754, systemic risk regulation H.R. 1349, accounting principles and standards H.R. 1728, mortgage reform HR 1106, bankruptcy cram down S. 895, servicer safe harbor S. 896, amendment #1019 to make changes in the safe harbor S. 664, systemic risk regulation S. 722, dividends, capital gains H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Regulation restructuring; H.R. 4173 and Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 OTC derivatives trading H.R. 4173 and S. 3217 re: treatment of creditors (Title II), derivatives (Title 7) and CFPB (Title 10)

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

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

National Flood insurance program reauthorization; S. 505, H.R. 83, natural disaster insurance and mitigation; H.R. 1880, insurance and reinsurance legislation; financial regulation restructuring. H.R. 2589, H.R. 2551- municipal bond legislation. H.R. 4173 and Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Department of Agriculture Standard Reinsurance Agreement.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor issues for monoline insurance industry. H. R. 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act; and H.R. 2589, Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009. H.R. 3439, The Close the SILO/LILO Loophole Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor issues for monoline insurance industry. H. R. 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act; and H.R. 2589, Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009. H.R. 3439, The Close the SILO/LILO Loophole Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor issues for monoline insurance industry. H. R. 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act; and H.R. 2589, Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009. H.R. 3439, The Close the SILO/LILO Loophole Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 302 (To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to reinstate the uptick rule on short sales of securities); H.R. 1260 (Patent Reform Act); H.R. 1020 (Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009); H.R. 1575 (End Government Reimbursement of Excessive Executive Disbursements (End GREED) Act); H.R. 1664 (To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards) (restrictions on compensation); H.R. 1669 (To require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a market for municipal securities, to require cooperation between the Secretary and the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in addressing the municipal securities market situation including through the establishment of municipal securities funding facilities, and for other purposes); H.R. 1731 (Credit Risk Retention Act); H.R. 1944 (Active Financing Rules); H.R. 2221 (Data Accountability and Trust Act); H.R. 2549 (The Municipal Bond Fairness Act); H.R. 2550 (The Municipal Advisers Regulation Act); H.R. 2551 (The Municipal Market Liquidity Enhancement Act of 2009); H.R. 2589 (The Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009); H.R. 2847 (Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act); H.R. 2896 (Equal Treatments Of Covered Bonds Act of 2009); H.R. 3005 (National Institute of Finance Act of 2010); H.R. 3126 (Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009); H.R. 3145 (Credit Default Swap Prohibition Act of 2009); H.R. 3269 (Corporate and Financial Institution compensation Fairness Act of 2009); H.R. 3306 (to enhance Social Security account number privacy protections); H.R. 3310 (To reform the financial regulatory system of the United States); H.R. 3817 (Investor Protection Act of 2009); H.R. 3818 (Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act of 2009); H.R. 3890 (Accountability and Transparency in Rating Agencies Act); H.R. 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009); H.R. 4191 (Wall Street Fair Share Act); H.R. 4872 (THe Reconciliation Act of 2010); H.R. 4884 (U.S. Covered Bond Act of 2010); S. 139 (Data Breach Notification Act); S. 386 (Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act); S. 515 (Patent Reform Act); S. 651 (Compensation Fairness Act of 2009); S. 773 (Cyber Security Act of 2009); S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009); S. 961 (Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act); S. 1490 (Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009); S. 1551 (Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations of 2009); S. 1682 (to provide the CFTC with antimarket manipulation authority); S. 2886 (Bank Integrity Act of 2009) (Glass-Steagall Repeal); S. 2927 (Wall Street Fair Share Act); Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010: Title I (Financial Stability); Title II (Resolution Authority); Title IX ( Asset-Backed Securitization); Title X (Broker-Dealer Standard of Care); Title IX (FED Lending and Fiscal Policy Functions); Resolution Authority for Systemically Significant Financial Companies Act of 2009; Systemic Risk Regulation; Troubled Asset Backed Securities Loan Facility (H-1B); State Regulation of Credit Default Swaps as Insurance; PPIP Investor and Asset Manager Requirements; China - strategic and economic dialog; Market Structure Issues (dark pools, flash quotes, high frequency trading); Transatlantic Economic Council (Trade Issues); Preservation of independent contractor status for financial services sector; Bilateral Investment Treaties, India; Asian Pacific Economic Council Privacy Issues; Transpacific Partnership; European Union proposal regarding Credit Default Swaps and Credit Rating Agencies and their impact on US Markets; EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Proposal (AIFM); G-20 (Issues related to the November 15, 2008 "Washington Action Plan"); Government Sponsored Enterprises Reform; Regulatory Capital Requirements.

Client expense: $1,390,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), 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)

Tax matters pertaining to nuclear incentives for electric utilities Tax matters pertaining to renewable electricity incentives Pension matters pertaining to funding requirements S.320 - Clean Energy Stimulus and Investment Assurance Act of 2009 - provisions related to loans for renewable energy projects. H.R.2549 - To ensure uniform and accurate credit rating of municipal bonds and provide for a review of the municipal bond insurance industry. H.R.2589 - To establish the Office of Public Finance in the Department of the Treasury to make available Federal reinsurance for insurers of tax-exempt municipal bonds - provisions effecting municipal finance. H.R.1669 - Federal Municipal Bond Marketing Support and Securization Act of 2009 - Provisions affecting municipal finance. H.R.2021 - Savings Recovery Act - Provisions related to pension funding. H.R.2989 - 401(K) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Provisions related to pension funding. H.R.4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protections Act - Provisions related to OTC Derivates regulation. H.R.3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Provisions related OTC Derivates. H.R.3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act of 2009 - Provisions related to pension funding. H.R.4169 - Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2009 - Provisions related to section 1603 grants. H.R.4213 - Tax extenders Act of 2009 - Provisions related to energy tax incentives and pension funding S.1090 - The Renewable Energy Parity and Investment Remedy (REPAIR Act) - Provisions related to section 1603 grants. Treasury issues pertaining to the section 1603 grant program. S.2899 - The Renewable Energy Incentive Act - Provisions pertaining to section 1603 grants.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

National Flood insurance program reauthorization; S. 505, H.R. 83, natural disaster insurance and mitigation; H.R. 1880, insurance and reinsurance legislation; financial regulation restructuring. H.R. 2589, H.R. 2551- municipal bond legislation. H.R. 4173 and Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Department of Agriculture Standard Reinsurance Agreement.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

mutual fund issues; securities issues; financial services issues; H.R. 2589, H.R. 2551, H.R. 2549municipal bond legislation; H.R. 1669, municipal bond legislation HR. 1754, systemic risk regulation H.R. 1349, accounting principles and standards H.R. 1728, mortgage reform HR 1106, bankruptcy cram down S. 895, servicer safe harbor S. 896, amendment #1019 to make changes in the safe harbor S. 664, systemic risk regulation S. 722, dividends, capital gains H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Regulation restructuring; H.R. 4173 and Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 OTC derivatives trading

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (See attached addendum page) H.R. 2589, Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2551, Municipal Market Liquidity Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act H.R. 1669, Municipal Bond Marketing Support and Securitization Act of 2009 HR. 1754, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 1349, Federal Accounting Oversight Board Act of 2009 H.R. 1728, Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act HR 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 S. 895, Helping Families Save their Homes Act of 2009 S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Amendment #1019 re Safe Harbor provisions S. 664, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 S 1964, Mutual Fund Transparency Act of 2009 S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 OTC derivatives trading Regulations impacting the mutual fund industry Proposals relating to money market mutual funds - changes to SEC Rule 2a-7

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

Government targets: Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

HR 2589, Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act HR 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act HR 2550, Municipal Advisors Regulation Act HR 1663, Federal Municipal Bond Marketing Support and Securitization Act of 2009

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Tax matters pertaining to nuclear incentives for electric utilities Tax matters pertaining to renewable electricity incentives Pension matters pertaining to funding requirements S.320 - Clean Energy Stimulus and Investment Assurance Act of 2009 - provisions related to loans for renewable energy projects. H.R.2549 - To ensure uniform and accurate credit rating of municipal bonds and provide for a review of the municipal bond insurance industry. H.R.2589 - To establish the Office of Public Finance in the Department of the Treasury to make available Federal reinsurance for insurers of tax-exempt municipal bonds - provisions effecting municipal finance. H.R.1669 - Federal Municipal Bond Marketing Support and Securization Act of 2009 - Provisions affecting municipal finance. H.R.2021 - Savings Recovery Act - Provisions related to pension funding. H.R.2989 - 401(K) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Provisions related to pension funding. H.R.4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protections Act - Provisions related to OTC Derivates regulation. H.R.3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Provisions related OTC Derivates. H.R.3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act of 2009 - Provisions related to pension funding. H.R.4169 - Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2009 - Provisions related to section 1603 grants. H.R.4213 - Tax extenders Act of 2009 - Provisions related to energy tax incentives and pension funding S.1090 - The Renewable Energy Parity and Investment Remedy (REPAIR Act) - Provisions related to section 1603 grants. Treasury issues pertaining to the section 1603 grant program. S.2899 - The Renewable Energy Incentive Act - Provisions pertaining to section 1603 grants. H.R. 2847 - Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act - provisions related to CREBS issues pertaining to regulation of OTC Derivatives Proposed legislation: Restoring America's Financial Stability Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Financial Services Regulatory Reform: Lobby against certain provision in the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 that would affect insurers, including a resolution fund for failing firms. worked with other foreign owned U.S. Insurance companies to provide protection against potential discrimination against US affiliates. Also, lobby for robust and effective Office of National Insurance. Also, monitored member positions in the House on H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, which passed the House of Representatives in December. Long Term Care Insurance: through trade association to oppose inclusion of Class Act, which would create a federal long-term care insurance program, in health care reform package. Annuities/Suitability: Advocated against rule 151A, adapted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Lobbied both Congress and the SEC. This rule would make certain fixed annuities subject to federal securities laws. Holocaust insurance issues/ICHEIC: Lobbied against the possible reintroduction of legislation that would create a new cause of action against U.S. insurance companies with European affiliates that may have written life insurance policies involving Holocaust victims. The bill could also require any European insurer with policies written between 1990 and 1945 that may have involved holocaust victims to disclose all files on the policies, including names, to the U.S. Credit-based insurance scores: Lobbied against the reintroduction of legislation that would restrict the ability of personal lines insurers to used credit information of underwriting or setting rates. McCarran-Ferguson Reform: follow and oppose the inclusion of medical malpractice insurance in H.R. 4626, The Health Insurance Fair Competition Act, which would repeal the McCarran-Ferguson Act for health insurance. The McCarran-Ferguson Act provides insurers a limited exemption from federal antitrust law. Also oppose any similar efforts in the Senate. Flood and national catastrophe insurance: In participation with a coalition, lobbied House and Senate staff to oppose legislation that would expand the national Flood Insurance Program to include wind insurance, specifically H.R. 1264 the Multiple Peril Insurance Act of 2009. Also lobbied against the reintroduction of legislation to create a national back stop for natural catastrophe insurance. Also incorporated climate change arguments into natural catastrophe insurance lobbying efforts and promoted Fireman's Fund green products with Congressional staff and S.886, the catastrophe Obligation Guarantee Act. Lobbied for H.R.3026, H.R. 3027 and H.R. 3028 which funds insurance grants and loans for federal mitigation programs. Climate and energy legislation: Monitored the progress of HR 2454, the American clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Also, through consultants, lobbied for passage of"Home Star" legislation to provide incentives for residential energy effiency retrofits. Also, lobbied for "building Star" legislation, which would provide similar incentives for community building energy efficient retrofits. Municipal bond legislation: Monitor municipal bond legislation, specifically HR 2589, the Municipal bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009, HR 25249, Municipal Bond Fairness Act, Municipal Bond Liquidity Act; and Municipal Financial Advisors Regulation Act. Right to Repair Act, HR 2057: support for bill which would enhance consumers' ability to take automobiles to independent shops for repairs. Broker-dealer regulatory reform: Monitor financial regulatory reform as it relates to broker-dealer and their existing regulation under the financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Surplus insurance lines: Monitor progress and support HR 2571, the Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act and its inclusion in financial services reform legislation. State jurisdiction over annuity products: Support the continuing of state jurisdiction over fixed annuities: H.R. 2733, Fixed Indexed Annuities and Insurance Products classification Act of 2009. Agents and Brokers: Support NARABII: H.R. 2554, the National Association of registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2009. Annuities: Support HR 2748, the Retirement Security Needs Lifetime Payment Act of 2009 and monitor through trade association.

Client expense: $425,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

Monitor issues for monoline insurance industry H.R. 2549 - Municipal Bond Fairness Act H.R. 2589 - Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Monitor issues for monoline insurance industry H.R. 2549 - Municipal Bond Fairness Act H.R. 2589 - Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 1 (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) (amendment to section 111 of EESA) (H1-B); H.R. 302 (To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to reinstate the uptick rule on short sales of securities); H.R. 1260 (Patent Reform Act); H.R. 1424 (Emergency Economic Stabilization Act); H.R. 1020 (Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009); H.R. 1575 (End Government Reimbursement of Excessive Executive Disbursements (End GREED) Act); H.R. 1664 (To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards) (restrictions on compensation); H.R. 1669 (To require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a market for municipal securities, to require cooperation between the Secretary and the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in addressing the municipal securities market situation including through the establishment of municipal securities funding facilities, and for other purposes); H.R. 1731 (Credit Risk Retention Act); H.R. 1944 (Active Financing Rules); H.R. 2221 (Data Accountability and Trust Act); H.R. 2549 (The Municipal Bond Fairness Act); H.R. 2550 (The Municipal Advisers Regulation Act); H.R. 2551 (The Municipal Market Liquidity Enhancement Act of 2009); H.R. 2589 (The Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009); H.R. 2896 (Equal Treatments Of Covered Bonds Act of 2009); H.R. 3126 (Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009); H.R. 3145 (Credit Default Swap Prohibition Act of 2009); H.R. 3269 (Corporate and Financial Institution compensation Fairness Act of 2009); H.R. 3306 (to enhance Social Security account number privacy protections); H.R. 3310 (To reform the financial regulatory system of the United States); H.R. 3817 (Investor Protection Act of 2009); H.R. 3818 (Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act of 2009); H.R. 3890 (Accountability and Transparency in Rating Agencies Act); H.R. 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009); S. 139 (Data Breach Notification Act); S. 386 (Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act); S. 515 (Patent Reform Act); S. 651 (Compensation Fairness Act of 2009); S. 773 (Cyber Security Act of 2009); S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009); S. 961 (Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act); S. 1490 (Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009); S. 1551 (Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations of 2009); S. 1682 (to provide the CFTC with antimarket manipulation authority); S. 2886 (Bank Integrity Act of 2009) (Glass-Steagall Repeal); S. 2927 (Wall Street Fair Share Act); Resolution Authority for Systemically Significant Financial Companies Act of 2009; Systemic Risk Regulation; Troubled Asset Backed Securities Loan Facility (H-1B); State Regulation of Credit Default Swaps as Insurance; Sen. Dodd's Financial Reform Legislation; PPIP Investor and Asset Manager Requirements; China - strategic and economic dialog; Market Structure Issues (dark pools, flash quotes, high frequency trading); Transatlantic Economic Council (Trade Issues); Preservation of independent contractor status for financial services sector; Bilateral Investment Treaties, India; Asian Pacific Economic Council Privacy Issues; Transpacific Partnership; Covered bonds; Broker-Dealer Duty of Care; European Union proposal regarding Credit Default Swaps and Credit Rating Agencies and their impact on US Markets; EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Proposal (AIFM); G-20 (Issues related to the November 15, 2008 "Washington Action Plan").

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), 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)

HR 2589, Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act HR 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act HR 2550, Municipal Advisors Regulation Act HR 1663, Federal Municipal Bond Marketing Support and Securitization Act of 2009

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1 (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) (amendment to section 111 of EESA) (H1-B); H.R. 302 (To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to reinstate the uptick rule on short sales of securities); H.R. 1260 (Patent Reform Act); H.R. 1424 (Emergency Economic Stabilization Act); H.R. 1020 (Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009); H.R. 1575 (End Government Reimbursement of Excessive Executive Disbursements (End GREED) Act); H.R. 1664 (To amend the executive compensation provisions of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards) (restrictions on compensation); H.R. 1669 (To require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a market for municipal securities, to require cooperation between the Secretary and the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in addressing the municipal securities market situation including through the establishment of municipal securities funding facilities, and for other purposes); H.R. 1731 (Credit Risk Retention Act); H.R. 1944 (Active Financing Rules); H.R. 2221 (Data Accountability and Trust Act); H.R. 2549 (The Municipal Bond Fairness Act); H.R. 2550 (The Municipal Advisers Regulation Act); H.R. 2551 (The Municipal Market Liquidity Enhancement Act of 2009); H.R. 2589 (The Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009); H.R. 2896 (Equal Treatments Of Covered Bonds Act of 2009); H.R. 3126 (Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009); H.R. 3145 (Credit Default Swap Prohibition Act of 2009); H.R. 3269 (Corporate and Financial Institution compensation Fairness Act of 2009); H.R. 3306 (to enhance Social Security account number privacy protections); H.R. 3310 (To reform the financial regulatory system of the United States); H.R. 3817 (Investor Protection Act of 2009); H.R. 3818 (Private Fund Investment Advisers Registration Act of 2009); H.R. 3890 (Accountability and Transparency in Rating Agencies Act); H.R. 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009); S. 139 (Data Breach Notification Act); S. 386 (Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act); S. 515 (Patent Reform Act); S. 651 (Compensation Fairness Act of 2009); S. 773 (Cyber Security Act of 2009); S. 931 (Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009); S. 961 (Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act); S. 1490 (Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009); S. 1551 (Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations of 2009); S. 1682 (to provide the CFTC with antimarket manipulation authority); S. 2886 (Bank Integrity Act of 2009) (Glass-Steagall Repeal); S. 2927 (Wall Street Fair Share Act); Resolution Authority for Systemically Significant Financial Companies Act of 2009; Systemic Risk Regulation; Troubled Asset Backed Securities Loan Facility (H-1B); State Regulation of Credit Default Swaps as Insurance; Sen. Dodd's Financial Reform Legislation; PPIP Investor and Asset Manager Requirements; China - strategic and economic dialog; Market Structure Issues (dark pools, flash quotes, high frequency trading); Transatlantic Economic Council (Trade Issues); Preservation of independent contractor status for financial services sector; Bilateral Investment Treaties, India; Asian Pacific Economic Council Privacy Issues; Transpacific Partnership; Covered bonds; Broker-Dealer Duty of Care; European Union proposal regarding Credit Default Swaps and Credit Rating Agencies and their impact on US Markets; EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Proposal (AIFM); G-20 (Issues related to the November 15, 2008 "Washington Action Plan").

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), 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)

Tax matters pertaining to nuclear incentives for electric utilities Tax matters pertaining to renewable electricity incentives Pension matters pertaining to funding requirements S.320 - Clean Energy Stimulus and Investment Assurance Act of 2009 provisions related to loans for renewable energy projects H.R.2549 - To ensure uniform and accurate credit rating of municipal bonds and provide for a review of the municipal bond insurance industry. H.R.2589 - To establish the Office of Public Finance in the Department of the Treasury to make available Federal reinsurance for insurers of tax-exempt municipal bonds. - provisions affecting municipal finance H.R. 1669 - Federal Municipal Bond Marketing Support and Securitization Act of 2009 - provisions affecting municipal finance H.R. 2021 - Savings Recovery Act - provisions related to pension funding H.R. 2989 - 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 provisions related to pension funding. H.R.4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protections Act - provisions related to OTC Derivates regulation. H.R.3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - provisions related OTC Derivates. H.R.3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act of 2009 - provisions related to pension funding. H.R.4169 - Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2009 - provisions related to section 1603 grants. H.R.4213 - Tax extenders Act of 2009 - provisions related to energy tax incentives. S.1090 - The Renewable Energy Parity and Investment Remedy (REPAIR Act) - provisions related to section 1603 grants. Treasury issues pertaining to the section 1603 grant program. S.2899 - The Renewable Energy Incentive Act - Provisions pertaining to section 1603 grants.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

National Flood insurance program reauthorization; S. 505, H.R. 83, natural disaster insurance and mitigation; H.R. 1880, insurance and reinsurance legislation; financial regulation restructuring. H.R. 2589, H.R. 2551- municipal bond legislation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Tax matters pertaining to nuclear incentives for electric utilities Tax matters pertaining to renewable electricity incentives Pension matters pertaining to funding requirements S.320 - Clean Energy Stimulus and Investment Assurance Act of 2009 - provisions related to loans for renewable energy projects. H.R.2549 - To ensure uniform and accurate credit rating of municipal bonds and provide for a review of the municipal bond insurance industry. H.R.2589 - To establish the Office of Public Finance in the Department of the Treasury to make available Federal reinsurance for insurers of tax-exempt municipal bonds - provisions effecting municipal finance. H.R.1669 - Federal Municipal Bond Marketing Support and Securization Act of 2009 - Provisions affecting municipal finance. H.R.2021 - Savings Recovery Act - Provisions related to pension funding. H.R.2989 - 401(K) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 - Provisions related to pension funding. H.R.4173 - Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protections Act - Provisions related to OTC Derivates regulation. H.R.3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - Provisions related OTC Derivates. H.R.3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act of 2009 - Provisions related to pension funding. H.R.4169 - Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2009 - Provisions related to section 1603 grants. H.R.4213 - Tax extenders Act of 2009 - Provisions related to energy tax incentives. S.1090 - The Renewable Energy Parity and Investment Remedy (REPAIR Act) - Provisions related to section 1603 grants. Treasury issues pertaining to the section 1603 grant program. S.2899 - The Renewable Energy Incentive Act - Provisions pertaining to section 1603 grants.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

mutual fund issues; securities issues; financial services issues; H.R. 2589, H.R. 2551, H.R. 2549municipal bond legislation; H.R. 1669, municipal bond legislation HR. 1754, systemic risk regulation H.R. 1349, accounting principles and standards H.R. 1728, mortgage reform HR 1106, bankruptcy cram down S. 895, servicer safe harbor S. 896, amendment #1019 to make changes in the safe harbor S. 664, systemic risk regulation S. 722, dividends, capital gains H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency H.R. 4173, regulation restructuring OTC derivatives trading

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

Monitor issues for monoline insurance industry. H. R. 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act; and H.R. 2589, Municipal BOnd iNsurance Enhancement Act of 2009.

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

Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Monitor issues for monoline insurance industry. H. R. 2549, Municipal Bond Fairness Act; and H.R. 2589, Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009.

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

Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

S. 1964 - Mutual Fund Transparency Act of 2009 S. 895 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 S. 896 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Amendment # 1019 re Safe Harbor provisions (please see addendum page) S. 664 - Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 S. 722 - Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 3126 - Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 4173 - The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1669 - Federal Municipal Bond Marketing Support and Securitization Act of 2009 H.R. 1754 - Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 1349 - Federal Accounting Oversight Board Act of 2009 H.R. 1728 - Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act H.R. 1106 - Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 H.R. 3795 - To enact the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 3817 - Investor Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 2589 - Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 2549 - Municipal Bond Fairness Act H.R. 2551 - Municipal Market Liquidity Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 4191 - Let Wall Street Pay For The Restoration of Main Street Act of 2009 H.R. 4337 - Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2009 H.R. 3890 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to enhance oversight of nationally recognized statistical rating organizations "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009" (draft legislation) Money market mutual fund reform - changes to Rule 2a-7

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

Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

HR 2551, Municipal Market Liquidity Enhancement Act of 2009 HR2589, Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009 HR 4173, The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2551, Municipal Market Liquidity Enhancement Act of 2009 HR2589, Municipal Bond Insurance Enhancement Act of 2009 HR 4173, The Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE