Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act

Monitor legislative and federal issues related to energy policy. H.R.977 - To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2454 - To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R.2869 - To require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to take certain actions to prevent the manipulation of energy markets, and for other purposes. H.R. 4173 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. S.447 - A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy and agricultural commodities, and for other purposes. S.1733 - A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy. S. 3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.

Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Commodity Markets; HR 977, Derviatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009; S 447, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act; Energy Market Transparency Act of 2009, discussion draft; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; HR 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; S 961, The Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act; S 1225, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; HR 2869, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; S 664, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; HR 1754, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; S 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009; HR 2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2009; HR 3795, Over the Counter Derivatives Act of 2009; Electricity; Climate Change; Renewables; Commodity Markets; Siting; Transmission; Fuel Diversity; Competitive Procurement; S672 Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; S774 National Energy; Derivatives Trading Accountability and Disclosure Act of 2009; S 1682 Derivatives market manipulation Prevention Act of 2009; Chairman Barney Frank's draft outline of OTC Derivatives legislation; Treasury Department's "Over the Counter Derivatives Market Act of 2009

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

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.503, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to prohibit certain conduct in human consumption of horses. H.R.800, to amend 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act regarding vegetable/fruit production, processing. H.R.977, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to markets. H.R.1609, to amend 1985 Food Security Act to require income verification for persons getting USDA benefits. S.221, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities be traded only on regulated markets. S.272, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to ensure commodity transactions be on regulated markets. S.447, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive speculation for farm, energy commodities. S.460, amends 1946 Ag Marketing Act to help packer competition, transparency S.527, amends Clean Air Act to prohibit certain permits for agriculture production emissions. H.RES.317, to recognize Kansas-Missouri region as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor. H.RES.507, supporting the goals of National Dairy Month. H.R.2448, to regulate energy commodities on futures markets and other purposes. H.R.2869, to prevent manipulation of energy markets. S. RES.174, to recognize Kansas-Missouri region as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor. S.889, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to determine milk prices. S.931, to amend title 9 of USC regarding arbitration. S.1062, to amend the Beef Research and Information Act to allow U.S. born-and-raised beef promotion. S.1086, to amend 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act, to prohibit use of certain anti-competitive contracts. S.1225, to prevent energy market manipulation. S.1330, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to increase certain milk program payments. S.1331, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to index for inflation certain milk payments. S.1375, to amend the 1987 Agricultural Credit Act to reauthorize state mediation programs. H.R.3166, to amend 2008 Food, Conservation and energy Act to index for inflation milk payment rates. H.R.3322, to respond to over-supply of milk. H.R.3674, to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates. S.1398, to amend 2008 Food Conservation and Energy Act to raise payment rate for some milk. S.1412, to amend Commodity Exchange Act, clarifying treatment of some commodity futures contract buys. S.1645, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act regarding milk prices. S.1650, to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve healthful food purchases. S.1682, to provide the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with clear antimarket manipulation authority. H.R.3722, to amend 1958 Small Business Investment Act. H.R.3723, to amend 1958 Small Business Investment Act to improve section 7(a) activities. H.R.3738, to amend 1958 Small Business Invest. Act to help early-stage small businesses in targeted industries. H.R.3739, to amend title 5 of 1958 Small Business Investment Act for better long-term financing. H.R.3740, to amend 1958 Small Business Investment Act regarding small business investment companies. H.R.3743, to amend 1958 Small Business Act to improved disaster relief programs. H.R.3854, to amend Small Business and Small Business Investment Acts to improved capital access. H.R.3795, to enact the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009. H.R.3996, to improve financial stability and for other purposes. H.R.4173, to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and for other purposes. H.R.4215, to provide emergency disaster assistance to certain agricultural producers. H.R.4173, to provide for financial regulatory reform and other purposes. H.R.4177, to provide emergency disaster assistance to certain agricultural producers. S.2765, to amend Small Business Act to make a Veterans Business Center program. H.R.5105, to set up a chief veterinary officer in Homeland Security Department. H.R.5288, to introduce the Dairy Price Stabilization Act of 2010. H.R.5326, to repeal the National Organic Certification Cost-Share Program. S.3426, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act to require monthly cold storage,dairy products reports. S.3531, to introduce the Dairy Market Stabilization Act of 2010. S.3263, to establish a chief veterinary officer in the Homeland Security Department. S.3265, to establish a chief veterinary officer in the Homeland Security Department. H.R.5852, Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 2010. S.3590, the Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Revenue of 2010. S.3656, the Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 2010. S.3701, the Rural America Preservation Act of 2010. S.3777, the Information Reporting Modernization Act of 2010. S.3783, the Information Reporting Modernization Act of 2010. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization. Veterinary sciences.

H.R. 977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009" S. 477, "Prevent Excessive Speculation Act" H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009" S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010" S. 961, "The Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act" S. 1225, "Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act" H.R. 2869, "Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act" S. 664, "Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009" H.R. 1754, "Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009" S. 272, "Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009" H.R. 2448, "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2009" S. 1399, "Carbon Market Oversight Act of 2009" H.R. 3300, "Derivatives Trading Accountability and Disclosure Act of 2009" S. 1682, "Derivatives Market Manipulation Prevention Act of 2009" S. 1691, "Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009" HR 3795, "Over-the-Counter Derivatives Act of 2009" U.S. Treasury Department's "Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009" H.R. 4173, "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009" Sen. Chris Dodd's discussion draft of the "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009" HR 3153, "Transparent Markets Act of 2009" HR 1068, "Let Wall Street Pay for Wall Street's Bailout Act of 2009" HR 3996, "Financial Stability Improvement Act" "Energy Market Transparency Act of 2009" discussion draft Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010, Dodd-Lincoln Substitute Amendment to S. 3217 "Dodd- Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 Conference Report"

Client expense: $245,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Commodity Markets; HR 977, Derviatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009; S 447, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act; Energy Market Transparency Act of 2009, discussion draft; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; HR 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; S 961, The Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act; S 1225, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; HR 2869, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; S 664, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; HR 1754, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; S 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009; HR 2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2009; HR 3795, Over the Counter Derivatives Act of 2009; Electricity; Climate Change; Renewables; Commodity Markets; Siting; Transmission; Fuel Diversity; Competitive Procurement; S672 Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; S774 National Energy; Derivatives Trading Accountability and Disclosure Act of 2009; S 1682 Derivatives market manipulation Prevention Act of 2009; Chairman Barney Frank's draft outline of OTC Derivatives legislation; Treasury Department's "Over the Counter Derivatives Market Act of 2009

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Monitor legislative and federal issues related to energy policy. H.R.977 - To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2454 - To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R.2869 - To require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to take certain actions to prevent the manipulation of energy markets, and for other purposes. H.R. 4173 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. S.447 - A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy and agricultural commodities, and for other purposes. S.1733 - A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy. S. 3217 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.

Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.503, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to prohibit certain conduct in human consumption of horses. H.R.800, to amend 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act regarding vegetable/fruit production, processing. H.R.977, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to markets. H.R.1609, to amend 1985 Food Security Act to require income verification for persons getting USDA benefits. S.221, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities be traded only on regulated markets. S.272, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to ensure commodity transactions be on regulated markets. S.447, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive speculation for farm, energy commodities. S.460, amends 1946 Ag Marketing Act to help packer competition, transparency S.527, amends Clean Air Act to prohibit certain permits for agriculture production emissions. H.RES.317, to recognize Kansas-Missouri region as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor. H.RES.507, supporting the goals of National Dairy Month. H.R.2448, to regulate energy commodities on futures markets and other purposes. H.R.2869, to prevent manipulation of energy markets. S. RES.174, to recognize Kansas-Missouri region as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor. S.889, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to determine milk prices. S.931, to amend title 9 of USC regarding arbitration. S.1062, to amend the Beef Research and Information Act to allow U.S. born-and-raised beef promotion. S.1086, to amend 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act, to prohibit use of certain anti-competitive contracts. S.1225, to prevent energy market manipulation. S.1330, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to increase certain milk program payments. S.1331, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to index for inflation certain milk payments. S.1375, to amend the 1987 Agricultural Credit Act to reauthorize state mediation programs. H.R.3166, to amend 2008 Food, Conservation and energy Act to index for inflation milk payment rates. H.R.3322, to respond to over-supply of milk. H.R.3674, to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates. S.1398, to amend 2008 Food Conservation and Energy Act to raise payment rate for some milk. S.1412, to amend Commodity Exchange Act, clarifying treatment of some commodity futures contract buys. S.1645, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act regarding milk prices. S.1650, to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve healthful food purchases. S.1682, to provide the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with clear antimarket manipulation authority. H.R.3722, to amend 1958 Small Business Investment Act. H.R.3723, to amend 1958 Small Business Investment Act to improve section 7(a) activities. H.R.3738, to amend 1958 Small Business Invest. Act to help early-stage small businesses in targeted industries. H.R.3739, to amend title 5 of 1958 Small Business Investment Act for better long-term financing. H.R.3740, to amend 1958 Small Business Investment Act regarding small business investment companies. H.R.3743, to amend 1958 Small Business Act to improved disaster relief programs. H.R.3854, to amend Small Business and Small Business Investment Acts to improved capital access. H.R.3795, to enact the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009. H.R.3996, to improve financial stability and for other purposes. H.R.4173, to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and for other purposes. H.R.4215, to provide emergency disaster assistance to certain agricultural producers. H.R.4173, to provide for financial regulatory reform and other purposes. H.R.4177, to provide emergency disaster assistance to certain agricultural producers. S.2765, to amend Small Business Act to make a Veterans Business Center program. H.R.5105, to set up a chief veterinary officer in Homeland Security Department. H.R.5288, to introduce the Dairy Price Stabilization Act of 2010. H.R.5326, to repeal the National Organic Certification Cost-Share Program. S.3426, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act to require monthly cold storage,dairy products reports. S.3531, to introduce the Dairy Market Stabilization Act of 2010. S.3263, to establish a chief veterinary officer in the Homeland Security Department. S.3265, to establish a chief veterinary officer in the Homeland Security Department. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization. Veterinary sciences.

S. 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S.1091 Storage Technology of Renewable and Green Energy Act of 2009 S. 1225, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act S. 1354, Improved Financial and Commodity Markets Oversight and Accountability Act S. 1399, Carbon Market Oversight Act of 2009 S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act S. 1691, Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act S. 1682, Derivatives Market Manipulation Prevention Act S. 1412, Amending the Commodity Exchange Act S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act S. 1643, Natural Gas Technologies S. 1733, Clean Energy Jobs S. 2899, Renewable Energy Incentive Act S. 2921, California Desert Protection Act of 2010 S. 3177, HomeStar S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 S. 3310, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (jobs bill) The Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act of 2010 (Agriculture Committee draft) Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 Pipeline Safety Reauthorization Act H.R. 1158/S. 306, Biogas Production Incentive Act of 2009 H.R. 1622/S. 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies H.R. 1835/S. 1408, NAT GAS Act H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2625/S. 1153, Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act H.R. 2847, Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (jobs bill) H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT) H.R. 2869 Commodity Futures Trading Commission H.R. 2895, Solar Opportunity and Local Access Rights Act H.R. 3009, American-Made Energy Act of 2009 H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY2010 Energy and Water Appropriations H.R. 3795, Over the Counter Derivatives Market Act H.R. 4154, tax extenders H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 4149, to provide a renewable electricity integration credit H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4349, Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2009 H.R. 4860, Electric Consumer Right to Know (e-Know) Act H.R. 5019, Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 H.R. 5026, Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense (GRID) Act

H.R. 977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009" S. 477, "Prevent Excessive Speculation Act" H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009" Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010" S. 961, "The Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act" S. 1225, "Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act" H.R. 2869, "Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act" S. 664, "Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009" H.R. 1754, "Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009" S. 272, "Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009" H.R. 2448, "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2009" S. 1399, "Carbon Market Oversight Act of 2009" H.R. 3300, "Derivatives Trading Accountability and Disclosure Act of 2009" S. 1682, "Derivatives Market Manipulation Prevention Act of 2009" S. 1691, "Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009" HR 3795, "Over-the-Counter Derivatives Act of 2009" U.S. Treasury Department's "Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009" H.R. 4173, "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009" Sen. Chris Dodd's discussion draft of the "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009" HR 3153, "Transparent Markets Act of 2009" HR 1068, "Let Wall Street Pay for Wall Street's Bailout Act of 2009" HR 3996, "Financial Stability Improvement Act" "Energy Market Transparency Act of 2009" discussion draft

Client expense: $405,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Commodity Markets; HR 977, Derviatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009; S 447, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act; Energy Market Transparency Act of 2009, discussion draft; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; HR 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; S 961, The Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act; S 1225, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; HR 2869, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; S 664, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; HR 1754, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; S 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009; HR 2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2009; HR 3795, Over the Counter Derivatives Act of 2009; Electricity; Climate Change; Renewables; Commodity Markets; Siting; Transmission; Fuel Diversity; Competitive Procurement; S 433 A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes; S 539 Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act; S672 Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; HR 1683 Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009; HR 1682 Cap and Dividend Act of 2009; S774 National Energy; HR 1666 Safe Markets Development Act of 2009; S1399 Carbon Market Oversight Act of 2009; Derivatives Trading Accountability and Disclosure Act of 2009; S 1682 Derivatives market manipulation Prevention Act of 2009; S1691 Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009; Chairman Barney Frank's draft outline of OTC Derivatives legislation; Treasury Department's "Over the Counter Derivatives Market Act of 2009; S433 a bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes; S539 Clean Renewable energy and Economic Development Act; S 672 Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; HR 1683 Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009; HR 1682 Cap and Dividend Act of 2009; S 774 National Energy Security Act of 2009; S1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; S 672 natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; S 807 Smart Energy Act; Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act of 2009; S2729

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.503, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to prohibit certain conduct in human consumption of horses. H.R.800, to amend 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act regarding vegetable/fruit production, processing. H.R.977, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to markets. H.R.1609, to amend 1985 Food Security Act to require income verification for persons getting USDA benefits. S.221, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities be traded only on regulated markets. S.272, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to ensure commodity transactions be on regulated markets. S.447, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive speculation for farm, energy commodities. S.460, amends 1946 Ag Marketing Act to help packer competition, transparency S.527, amends Clean Air Act to prohibit certain permits for agriculture production emissions. H.RES.317, to recognize Kansas-Missouri region as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor. H.RES.507, supporting the goals of National Dairy Month. H.R.2448, to regulate energy commodities on futures markets and other purposes. H.R.2869, to prevent manipulation of energy markets. S. RES.174, to recognize Kansas-Missouri region as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor. S.889, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to determine milk prices. S.931, to amend title 9 of USC regarding arbitration. S.1062, to amend the Beef Research and Information Act to allow U.S. born-and-raised beef promotion. S.1086, to amend 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act, to prohibit use of certain anti-competitive contracts. S.1225, to prevent energy market manipulation. S.1330, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to increase certain milk program payments. S.1331, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to index for inflation certain milk payments. S.1375, to amend the 1987 Agricultural Credit Act to reauthorize state mediation programs. H.R.3166, to amend 2008 Food, Conservation and energy Act to index for inflation milk payment rates. H.R.3322, to respond to over-supply of milk. H.R.3674, to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates. S.1398, to amend 2008 Food Conservation and Energy Act to raise payment rate for some milk. S.1412, to amend Commodity Exchange Act, clarifying treatment of some commodity futures contract buys. S.1645, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act regarding milk prices. S.1650, to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve healthful food purchases. S.1682, to provide the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with clear antimarket manipulation authority. H.R.3722, to amend 1958 Small Business Investment Act. H.R.3723, to amend 1958 Small Business Investment Act to improve section 7(a) activities. H.R.3738, to amend 1958 Small Business Invest. Act to help early-stage small businesses in targeted industries. H.R.3739, to amend title 5 of 1958 Small Business Investment Act for better long-term financing. H.R.3740, to amend 1958 Small Business Investment Act regarding small business investment companies. H.R.3743, to amend 1958 Small Business Act to improved disaster relief programs. H.R.3854, to amend Small Business and Small Business Investment Acts to improved capital access. H.R.3795, to enact the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009. H.R.3996, to improve financial stability and for other purposes. H.R.4173, to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and for other purposes. H.R.4215, to provide emergency disaster assistance to certain agricultural producers. H.R.4173, to provide for financial regulatory reform and other purposes. H.R.4177, to provide emergency disaster assistance to certain agricultural producers. S.2765, to amend Small Business Act to make a Veterans Business Center program. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.

Monitor legislative and federal issues related to energy policy. H.R.977 - To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2448 - To provide for regulation of futures transactions involving energy commodities, to regulate credit default swaps, to strengthen the enforcement authorities of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the Natural Gas Act, Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978, and the Federal Power Act, and for other purposes. H.R.2454 - To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R.2869 - To require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to take certain actions to prevent the manipulation of energy markets, and for other purposes.. H.R.2998 - To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. S.272 - A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes. S.447 - A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy and agricultural commodities, and for other purposes. S.807 - A bill to reduce fuel prices and improve national energy security by increasing domestic supply, reducing excessive speculation in the markets, and promoting long-term security through alternative energy sources, and for other purposes. S.1225 - A bill to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to take certain actions to prevent the manipulation of energy markets, and for other purposes. S.1399 - A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to establish a market for the trading of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. S.1733 - A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy.

Financial market reform - over the counter trading of derivatives; H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009; S. 447, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act; S. 433 and H.R. 1683, Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009; H.R. 1666, Safe Markets Development Act of 2009; S. 1225, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; H.R. 2869, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; S. 664, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; Energy Market Transparency Act of 2009 discussion draft S. 961, The Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act H.R. 1754, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 S. 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 H.R. 2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2009 S. 1399, Carbon Market Oversight Act of 2009 H.R. 3300, Derivatives Trading Accountability and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 1682, Derivatives Market Manipulation Prevention Act of 2009 S. 1691, Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009 HR 3795, Over-the-Counter Derivatives Act of 2009 U.S. Treasury Department's Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009 H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 Sen. Chris Dodd's discussion draft of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 HR 3153, Transparent Markets Act of 2009 HR 1068, Let Wall Street Pay for Wall Street's Bailout Act of 2009 HR 3996, Financial Stability Improvement Act"

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

1. HR 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009, provisions relating to use of energy derivatives for hedging. 2. HR 2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2009, provisions relating to use of energy derivatives for hedging. 3. HR 2869, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act, provisions relating to use of energy derivatives for hedging. 4. HR 3795, Over the Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009, provisions relating to use of energy derivatives for hedging. 5. HR 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to use of energy derivatives for hedging. 6. S 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009, provisions relating to use of energy derivatives for hedging. 7. S 447, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act, provisions relating to use of energy derivatives for hedging. 8. S 1225, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act, provisions relating to use of energy derivatives for hedging. 9. S 1412, Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2009, provisions relating to use of energy derivatives for hedging. 10. S 1682, Derivative Market Manipulation Prevention Act of 2009, provisions relating to use of energy derivatives for hedging. 11. S 1691, Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009, provisions relating to use of energy derivatives for hedging.

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 1225, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act S. 1354, Improved Financial and Commodity Markets Oversight and Accountability Act S. 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 S. 1399, Carbon Market Oversight Act of 2009 H.R. 3795 Over the Counter Derivatives Market Act S. 1691, Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act S. 1682, Derivatives Market Manipulation Prevention Act H.R. 2869 Commodity futures Trading Commission S. 1412, Amending the Commodity Exchange Act S. 1462, The American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 H.R 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT) H.R. 2625/S. 1153, The Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act S. 1733 Clean Energy Jobs S.1091 Storage Technology of Renewable and Green Energy Act of 2009 H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY2010 Energy and Water Appropriations S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act H.R. 3009, American-Made Energy Act of 2009 H.R. 2895, Solar Opportunity and Local Access Rights Act H.R. 1158/S. 306, Biogas Production Incentive Act of 2009 S. 1643, Natural Gas Technologies S. 1408/H.R. 1835, NAT GAS Act S. 2921, California Desert Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 1622/S. 1350, authorizes research and development of natural gas vehicle technologies H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009 H.R. 4349, Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2009

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009" S. 477, "Prevent Excessive Speculation Act" H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009" "Energy Market Transparency Act of 2009" discussion draft S. 961, "The Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act" S. 1225, "Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act" H.R. 2869, "Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act" S. 664, "Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009" H.R. 1754, "Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009" S. 272, "Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009" H.R. 2448, "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2009" S. 1399, "Carbon Market Oversight Act of 2009" H.R. 3300, "Derivatives Trading Accountability and Disclosure Act of 2009" S. 1682, "Derivatives Market Manipulation Prevention Act of 2009" S. 1691, "Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009" HR 3795, "Over-the-Counter Derivatives Act of 2009" U.S. Treasury Department's "Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009" H.R. 4173, "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009" Sen. Chris Dodd's discussion draft of the "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009" HR 3153, "Transparent Markets Act of 2009" HR 1068, "Let Wall Street Pay for Wall Street's Bailout Act of 2009" HR 3996, "Financial Stability Improvement Act"

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

Commodity Markets; HR 977, Derviatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009; S 447, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act; Energy Market Transparency Act of 2009, discussion draft; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; HR 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; S 961, The Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act; S 1225, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; HR 2869, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; S 664, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; HR 1754, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; S 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009; HR 2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2009; HR 3795, Over the Counter Derivatives Act of 2009; Electricity; Climate Change; Renewables; Commodity Markets; Siting; Transmission; Fuel Diversity; Competitive Procurement; S 433 A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes; S 539 Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act; S672 Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; HR 1683 Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009; HR 1682 Cap and Dividend Act of 2009; S774 National Energy; HR 1666 Safe Markets Development Act of 2009; S1399 Carbon Market Oversight Act of 2009; Derivatives Trading Accountability and Disclosure Act of 2009; S 1682 Derivatives market manipulation Prevention Act of 2009; S1691 Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009; Chairman Barney Frank's draft outline of OTC Derivatives legislation; Treasury Department's "Over the Counter Derivatives Market Act of 2009; S433 a bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes; S539 Clean Renewable energy and Economic Development Act; S 672 Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; HR 1683 Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009; HR 1682 Cap and Dividend Act of 2009; S 774 National Energy Security Act of 2009; S1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; S 672 natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; S 807 Smart Energy Act; Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act of 2009; S2729

Monitor legislative and federal issues related to energy policy. H.R.977 - To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes. H.R.2448 - To provide for regulation of futures transactions involving energy commodities, to regulate credit default swaps, to strengthen the enforcement authorities of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the Natural Gas Act, Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978, and the Federal Power Act, and for other purposes. H.R.2454 - To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R.2869 - To require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to take certain actions to prevent the manipulation of energy markets, and for other purposes.. H.R.2998 - To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy. S.272 - A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes. S.447 - A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy and agricultural commodities, and for other purposes. S.807 - A bill to reduce fuel prices and improve national energy security by increasing domestic supply, reducing excessive speculation in the markets, and promoting long-term security through alternative energy sources, and for other purposes. S.1225 - A bill to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to take certain actions to prevent the manipulation of energy markets, and for other purposes. S.1399 - A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to establish a market for the trading of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. S.1733 - A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy.

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.503, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to prohibit certain conduct in human consumption of horses. H.R.800, to amend 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act regarding vegetable/fruit production, processing. H.R.977, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to markets. H.R.1609, to amend 1985 Food Security Act to require income verification for persons getting USDA benefits. S.221, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities be traded only on regulated markets. S.272, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to ensure commodity transactions be on regulated markets. S.447, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive speculation for farm, energy commodities. S.460, amends 1946 Ag Marketing Act to help packer competition, transparency S.527, amends Clean Air Act to prohibit certain permits for agriculture production emissions. H.RES.317, to recognize Kansas-Missouri region as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor. H.RES.507, supporting the goals of National Dairy Month. H.R.2448, to regulate energy commodities on futures markets and other purposes. H.R.2869, to prevent manipulation of energy markets. S. RES.174, to recognize Kansas-Missouri region as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor. S.889, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to determine milk prices. S.931, to amend title 9 of USC regarding arbitration. S.1062, to amend the Beef Research and Information Act to allow U.S. born-and-raised beef promotion. S.1086, to amend 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act, to prohibit use of certain anti-competitive contracts. S.1225, to prevent energy market manipulation. S.1330, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to increase certain milk program payments. S.1331, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to index for inflation certain milk payments. S.1375, to amend the 1987 Agricultural Credit Act to reauthorize state mediation programs. H.R.3166, to amend 2008 Food, Conservation and energy Act to index for inflation milk payment rates. H.R.3322, to respond to over-supply of milk. H.R.3674, to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates. S.1398, to amend 2008 Food Conservation and Energy Act to raise payment rate for some milk. S.1412, to amend Commodity Exchange Act, clarifying treatment of some commodity futures contract buys. S.1645, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act regarding milk prices. S.1650, to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve healthful food purchases. S.1682, to provide the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with clear antimarket manipulation authority. H.R.3722, to amend 1958 Small Business Investment Act. H.R.3723, to amend 1958 Small Business Investment Act to improve section 7(a) activities. H.R.3738, to amend 1958 Small Business Invest. Act to help early-stage small businesses in targeted industries. H.R.3739, to amend title 5 of 1958 Small Business Investment Act for better long-term financing. H.R.3740, to amend 1958 Small Business Investment Act regarding small business investment companies. H.R.3743, to amend 1958 Small Business Act to improved disaster relief programs. H.R.3854, to amend Small Business and Small Business Investment Acts to improved capital access. H.R.3795, to enact the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009. H.R.3996, to improve financial stability and for other purposes. H.R.4173, to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and for other purposes. H.R.4215, to provide emergency disaster assistance to certain agricultural producers. H.R.4173, to provide for financial regulatory reform and other purposes. H.R.4177, to provide emergency disaster assistance to certain agricultural producers. S.2765, to amend Small Business Act to make a Veterans Business Center program. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.

H.R.977 - To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes. S.447 - A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy and agricultural commodities, and for other purposes. S.807 - A bill to reduce fuel prices and improve national energy security by increasing domestic supply, reducing excessive speculation in the markets, and promoting long-term security through alternative energy sources, and for other purposes. H.R.2869 - To require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to take certain actions to prevent the manipulation of energy markets, and for other purposes.. H.R.2448 - To provide for regulation of futures transactions involving energy commodities, to regulate credit default swaps, to strengthen the enforcement authorities of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the Natural Gas Act, Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978, and the Federal Power Act, and for other purposes. S.272 - A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes. S.1225 - A bill to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to take certain actions to prevent the manipulation of energy markets, and for other purposes. S.1399 - A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to establish a market for the trading of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes. S. 1733 - A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R. 2454 - To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy.

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

H.R. 977, "Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009" S. 477, "Prevent Excessive Speculation Act" H.R. 1666, "Safe Markets Development Act of 2009" "Energy Market Transparency Act of 2009" discussion draft S. 961, "The Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act" S. 1225, "Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act" H.R. 2869, "Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act" S. 664, "Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009" H.R. 1754, "Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009" S. 272, "Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009" H.R. 2448, "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2009" S. 1399, "Carbon Market Oversight Act of 2009" H.R. 3300, "Derivatives Trading Accountability and Disclosure Act of 2009" S. 1682, "Derivatives Market Manipulation Prevention Act of 2009" S. 1691, "Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009" Chairman Barney Frank's draft outline of OTC Derivatives legislation Treasury Department's "Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009"

Client expense: $235,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Financial market reform - over the counter trading of derivatives; H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009; S. 447, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act; S. 433 and H.R. 1683, Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009; H.R. 1666, Safe Markets Development Act of 2009; S. 1225, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; H.R. 2869, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; S. 664, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; H.R. 1754, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; S. 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009; H.R. 2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2009; Energy Market Transparency Act of 2009 discussion draft; S. 1399, Carbon Market Oversight Act of 2009; Derivatives Trading Accountability and Disclosure Act of 2009; S. 1682, Derivatives Market Manipulation Prevention Act of 2009; S. 1691, Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009; Chairman Barney Frank's draft outline of OTC Derivatives legislation; Treasury Department's Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009

Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Electricity issues, energy trading issues, transmission infrastructure issues, renewable electricity and energy efficiency standards; combined heat and power issues. S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; S. 539, To amend the Federal Power Act to require the President to designate certain geographical areas as national renewable energy zones, and for other purposes; S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act; H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009; S. 447, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act; S. 433 and H.R. 1683, Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009; H.R. 1666, Safe Markets Development Act of 2009; S. 1225, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; H.R. 2869, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; S. 664, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; H.R. 1754, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; S. 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009; H.R. 2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2009; Energy Market Transparency Act of 2009 discussion draft; S. 1399, Carbon Market Oversight Act of 2009; Derivatives Trading Accountability and Disclosure Act of 2009; S. 1682, Derivatives Market Manipulation Prevention Act of 2009; S. 1691, Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act of 2009; Chairman Barney Frank's draft outline of OTC Derivatives legislation; Treasury Department's Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009

Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Commodity Markets; HR 977, Derviatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009; S 447, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act; Energy Market Transparency Act of 2009, discussion draft; HR 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; HR 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; S 961, The Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act; S 1225, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; HR 2869, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; S 664, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; HR 1754, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; S 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009; HR 2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2009; HR 3795, Over the Counter Dervatives Act of 2009

Client expense: $157,993 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1225, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act S. 1354, Improved Financial and Commodity Markets Oversight and Accountability Act S. 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 S. 1399, Carbon Market Oversight Act of 2009 H.R. 3795 Over the Counter Derivatives Market Act S. 1691, Comprehensive Derivatives Regulation Act S. 1682, Derivatives Market Manipulation Prevention Act H.R. 2869 Commodity futures Trading Commission S. 1412, Amending the Commodity Exchange Act S. 1462, The American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 H.R 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2477, Chemical Facility Security Authorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2868, The Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Act of 2009 H.R. 2868, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009 (CFAT) H.R. 2625/S. 1153, The Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act S. 1733 Clean Energy Jobs S.1091 Storage Technology of Renewable and Green Energy Act of 2009 H.R. 3183/S. 1436, FY2010 Energy and Water Appropriations S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act H.R. 3009, American-Made Energy Act of 2009 H.R. 2895, Solar Opportunity and Local Access Rights Act S. 306/H.R. 1158 Biogas Production Incentive Act of 2009 S. 1643, Natural Gas Technologies S. 1408/H.R. 1835, NAT GAS Act

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

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.503, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to prohibit certain conduct in human consumption of horses. H.R.800, to amend 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act regarding vegetable/fruit production, processing. H.R.977, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to markets. H.R.1609, to amend 1985 Food Security Act to require income verification for persons getting USDA benefits. S.221, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities be traded only on regulated markets. S.272, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to ensure commodity transactions be on regulated markets. S.447, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive speculation for farm, energy commodities. S.460, amends 1946 Ag Marketing Act to help packer competition, transparency S.527, amends Clean Air Act to prohibit certain permits for agriculture production emissions. H.RES.317, to recognize Kansas-Missouri region as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor. H.RES.507, supporting the goals of National Dairy Month. H.R.2448, to regulate energy commodities on futures markets and other purposes. H.R.2869, to prevent manipulation of energy markets. S. RES.174, to recognize Kansas-Missouri region as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor. S.889, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to determine milk prices. S.931, to amend title 9 of USC regarding arbitration. S.1062, to amend the Beef Research and Information Act to allow U.S. born-and-raised beef promotion. S.1086, to amend 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act, to prohibit use of certain anti-competitive contracts. S.1225, to prevent energy market manipulation. S.1330, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to increase certain milk program payments. S.1331, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to index for inflation certain milk payments. S.1375, to amend the 1987 Agricultural Credit Act to reauthorize state mediation programs. H.R.3166, to amend 2008 Food, Conservation and energy Act to index for inflation milk payment rates. H.R.3322, to respond to over-supply of milk. H.R.3674, to impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates. S.1398, to amend 2008 Food Conservation and Energy Act to raise payment rate for some milk. S.1412, to amend Commodity Exchange Act, clarifying treatment of some commodity futures contract buys. S.1645, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act regarding milk prices. S.1650, to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve healthful food purchases. S.1682, to provide the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with clear antimarket manipulation authority. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.

Electricity issues, energy trading issues, transmission infrastructure issues, renewable electricity and energy efficiency standards; combined heat and power issues. H.R. 977, To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets; S. 447, A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy and agricultural commodities. H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; H.R. 2998, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; S. 539, To amend the Federal Power Act to require the President to designate certain geographical areas as national renewable energy zones, and for other purposes; H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009; S. 447, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act; S. 433 and H.R. 1683, Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009; H.R. 1666, Safe Markets Development Act of 2009; S. 1225, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; H.R. 2869, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; S. 664, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; H.R. 1754, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; S. 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009; H.R. 2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2009; Energy Market Transparency Act of 2009 discussion draft .

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Electricity Climate Change Renewables Commodity Markets Siting Transmission Fuel Diversity Competitive Procurement H.R. 889, Save American Energy Act H.R. 890, American Renewable Energy Act H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 S. 447, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act S. 433, a bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes. S. 539, Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act S. 531, Energy and Water Integration Act of 2009 S. 661, Restoring Americas Manufacturing Leadership Through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009 S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act H.R. 1683, Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009 S. 591, National Commission on High-Level Radioactive Waste and Spent Nuclear Fuel Establishment Act of 2009 H.R. 1666, Safe Markets Development Act of 2009 Energy Market Transparency Act of 2009 discussion draft Energy Innovation and Workforce Development Act of 2009 discussion draft Sen. Bingaman's draft Transmission Siting and Planning Legislation H.R. 1682, "Cap and Dividend Act of 2009" S. 774, National Energy Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 discussion draft H.R. 2211, National Clean Energy Superhighways Act of 2009 S. 961, The Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act H.R. 2347, Advanced Cable Deployment Authorization Act of 2009 S. 672, Natural Gas and Electricity Review and Enforcement Act S. 1225, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act H.R. 2869, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act S. 807, SMART Energy Act S. 664, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 1754, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009 S. 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 H.R. 2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2009

Commodity Markets; H.R. 977, Derviatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009; S. 447, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act; Energy Market Transparency Act of 2009, discussion draft; H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; H.R. 2998, American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009; American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, discussion draft; S. 961, The Authorizing the Regulation of Swaps Act; S. 1225, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; H.R. 2869, Energy Market Manipulation Prevention Act; S. 664, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; H.R. 1754, Financial System Stabilization and Reform Act of 2009; S. 272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009; H.R. 2448, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2009

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.503, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to prohibit certain conduct in human consumption of horses. H.R.800, to amend 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act regarding vegetable/fruit production, processing. H.R.977, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to markets. H.R.1609, to amend 1985 Food Security Act to require income verification for persons getting USDA benefits. S.221, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities be traded only on regulated markets. S.272, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to ensure commodity transactions be on regulated markets. S.447, to amend Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive speculation for farm, energy commodities. S.460, amends 1946 Ag Marketing Act to help packer competition, transparency S.527, amends Clean Air Act to prohibit certain permits for agriculture production emissions. H.RES.317, to recognize Kansas-Missouri region as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor. H.RES.507, supporting the goals of National Dairy Month. H.R.2448, to regulate energy commodities on futures markets and other purposes. H.R.2869, to prevent manipulation of energy markets. S. RES.174, to recognize Kansas-Missouri region as the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor. S.889, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to determine milk prices. S.931, to amend title 9 of USC regarding arbitration. S.1062, to amend the Beef Research and Information Act to allow U.S. born-and-raised beef promotion. S.1086, to amend 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act, to prohibit use of certain anti-competitive contracts. S.1225, to prevent energy market manipulation. S.1330, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to increase certain milk program payments. S.1331, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to index for inflation certain milk payments. S.1375, to amend the 1987 Agricultural Credit Act to reauthorize state mediation programs. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.

H.R.977 - To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes. S.447 - A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy and agricultural commodities, and for other purposes. S.807 - A bill to reduce fuel prices and improve national energy security by increasing domestic supply, reducing excessive speculation in the markets, and promoting long-term security through alternative energy sources, and for other purposes. H.R.2869 - To require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to take certain actions to prevent the manipulation of energy markets, and for other purposes.. H.R.2448 - To provide for regulation of futures transactions involving energy commodities, to regulate credit default swaps, to strengthen the enforcement authorities of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the Natural Gas Act, Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978, and the Federal Power Act, and for other purposes. S.272 - A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes. S.1225 - A bill to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to take certain actions to prevent the manipulation of energy markets, and for other purposes. S.1399 - A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to establish a market for the trading of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported