Czar Accountability and Reform (CZAR) Act of 2009

Risk-proportionate regulation for electronic nicotine delivery system products to advance tobacco harm reduction for adult smokers and policies to combat underage use. Issues related to enforcement of illicit tobacco products, including importation of counterfeit products, and unregulated nicotine products. Issues related to taxation and user fees for tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery system products. Issues related to regulation of synthetic nicotine products. Discussions related to implementation of Public Law 111-31, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, and PMTA submissions for deemed tobacco products. H.R. 2125/H.R. 2185/S. 2622, the Quit Because of COVID-19 Act. H.R. 2786/S. 1314, the Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021. H.R. 3051, the End ENDS Act of 2021. H.R. 3226, the Accurate Reporting of Smoking Variants Act of 2021. H.R. 3407/S. 411, the Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act. H.R. 4629/S. 2445, the Resources To Prevent Youth Vaping Act. H.R. 5546/S. 2974, the PROTECT Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $36,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Risk-proportionate regulation for electronic nicotine delivery system products to advance tobacco harm reduction for adult smokers and policies to combat underage use. Issues related to enforcement of illicit tobacco products, including importation of counterfeit products, and unregulated nicotine products. Issues related to taxation and user fees for tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery system products. Issues related to regulation of synthetic nicotine products. Discussions related to implementation of Public Law 111-31, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, and PMTA submissions for deemed tobacco products. H.R. 2125/H.R. 2185/S. 2622, the Quit Because of COVID-19 Act. H.R. 2786/S. 1314, the Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021. H.R. 3051, the End ENDS Act of 2021. H.R. 3226, the Accurate Reporting of Smoking Variants Act of 2021 H.R. 3407/S. 411, the Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness Act. H.R. 4629/S. 2445, the Resources To Prevent Youth Vaping Act H.R. 5546/S. 2974, the PROTECT Act H.R. 6286, the Clarifying Authority over Nicotine Act of 2021

Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.104 To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties; opposed entire bill; H.R. 2517/S.1102 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009; opposed entire bill; (continued next page) H.R. 1444 Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act; opposed entire bill; H.R. 3226 Czar Accountability and Reform Act of 2009; supported entire bill; Opposed H.R. 5175/S.3295/S.3628 The DISCLOSE Act; opposed entire bill; Supported the protection of the Social Security Trust Fund; Opposed unnecessary spending--support free market solutions to economic difficulties; Opposed the Dodd Bailout of Wall Street; Letter to House and Senate Republican Leadership requesting support for limited government; strong national security; pro-life protections; and the Defense of Marriage Act; Support for Rep. Tom Price's Privileged Resolution for no Lame Duck session after the Election; Letter to Members of Congress to sign a pledge, promising constituents not to pass controversial legislation or force votes on the confirmation of any nominees for federal office during the Lame Duck Session; Letter to Senators opposing confirmations of judges during the Lame Duck session; Letter to Members urging protection of First Amendment freedom of speech; Letter to House and Senate Leadership urging that social, economic, and national defense issues be priorities in 2011; Letter to Republican Leader Boehner urging an open contest for Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee; Letter to Republican Leader Boehner to institute a new House Committee on Reduction of Non-Essential Expenditures.

Client expense: $25,300 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

FY2010 Appropriations (H.R. 3288) Nonprofit capacity building amendment to the Serve America Act (S. 609) Coburn amendment (H.J. Res.45) FY 2010 Supplemental Appropriations (H.R. 4899) NIOSH Education and Research Centers for Occupational Health and Safety Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) FEMA funding for flood recovery Disaster relief funding Funding for the National Institutes Of Health and the National Library Of Medicine FY 2010 appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities (Interior appropriations H.R. 2996) Funding for arts education Funding for Energy Sustainability and Efficiency Grants and Loans for Institutions as authorized in the Energy Security and Independence Act (EISA) Demonstration to Maintain Independence and Employment (DMIE) Funding for NSF and DOE Commerce, Justice, State appropriations (H.R. 2847) SBIR/STTR (S. 1233) Pell grants, student aid (H.R. 4872) FY 2010 Defense Appropriations (H.R. 3226) Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (H.R. 3221, H.R. 2492) Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 2847) Budget Reconciliation Package (H.R. 4872) Corporation for National and Community Service, Nonprofit Capacity Building Program Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act)

Client expense: $88,684 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R.104 To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties; opposed entire bill; H.R. 2517/S.1102 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009; opposed entire bill; (continued next page) H.R. 1444 Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act; opposed entire bill; H.R. 3226 Czar Accountability and Reform Act of 2009; supported entire bill; Opposed H.R. 5175/S.3295/S.3628 The DISCLOSE Act; opposed entire bill; Supported the protection of the Social Security Trust Fund; Opposed unnecessary spending--support free market solutions to economic difficulties; Opposed the Dodd Bailout of Wall Street; Letter to House Republican Leadership requesting support for limited government; strong national security; pro-life protections; and the Defense of Marriage Act; Support for Rep. Tom Price's Privileged Resolution for no Lame Duck session after the Election; Letter to Members of Congress to sign a pledge, promising constituents not to pass controversial legislation during the Lame Duck Session

Client expense: $25,300 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

FY2010 Appropriations (H.R. 3288) Nonprofit capacity building amendment to the Serve America Act (S. 609) Coburn amendment (H.J. Res.45) FY 2010 Supplemental Appropriations (H.R. 4899) NIOSH Education and Research Centers for Occupational Health and Safety Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) FEMA funding for flood recovery Disaster relief funding Funding for the National Institutes Of Health and the National Library Of Medicine FY 2010 appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities (Interior appropriations H.R. 2996) Funding for arts education Funding for Energy Sustainability and Efficiency Grants and Loans for Institutions as authorized in the Energy Security and Independence Act (EISA) Demonstration to Maintain Independence and Employment (DMIE) Funding for NSF and DOE Commerce, Justice, State appropriations (H.R. 2847) SBIR/STTR (S. 1233) Pell grants, student aid (H.R. 4872) FY 2010 Defense Appropriations (H.R. 3226) Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (H.R. 3221, H.R. 2492) Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 2847) Budget Reconciliation Package (H.R. 4872) Corporation for National and Community Service, Nonprofit Capacity Building Program Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act)

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R.104 To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties; opposed entire bill; H.R. 2517/S.1102 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009; opposed entire bill; (continued next page) H.R. 1444 Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act; opposed entire bill; H.R. 3226 Czar Accountability and Reform Act of 2009; supported entire bill; Opposed H.R. 5175/S.3295 The DISCLOSE Act; opposed entire bill; Supported the protection of the Social Security Trust Fund; Opposed unnecessary spending--support free market solutions to economic difficulties; Opposed 2010 Census being removed from Dept. of Commerce to White House; Opposed the Dodd Bailout of Wall Street H.R. 2499 Puerto Rico Democracy Act; supported entire bill.

Client expense: $25,300 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

FY2010 Appropriations (H.R. 3288) Nonprofit capacity building amendment to the Serve America Act (S. 609) Coburn amendment (H.J. Res.45) FY 2010 Supplemental Appropriations (H.R. 4899) NIOSH Education and Research Centers for Occupational Health and Safety Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) FEMA funding for flood recovery Disaster relief funding Funding for the National Institutes Of Health and the National Library Of Medicine FY 2010 appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities (Interior appropriations H.R. 2996) Funding for arts education Funding for Energy Sustainability and Efficiency Grants and Loans for Institutions as authorized in the Energy Security and Independence Act (EISA) Demonstration to Maintain Independence and Employment (DMIE) Funding for NSF and DOE Commerce, Justice, State appropriations (H.R. 2847) SBIR/STTR (S. 1233) Pell grants, student aid (H.R. 4872) FY 2010 Defense Appropriations (H.R. 3226) Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (H.R. 3221, H.R. 2492) Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 2847) Budget Reconciliation Package (H.R. 4872) Corporation for National and Community Service, Nonprofit Capacity Building Program Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act)

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R.104 To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties; opposed entire bill; H.R. 2517/S.1102 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009; opposed entire bill; (continued next page) H.R. 1444 Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act; opposed entire bill; H.R. 3226 Czar Accountability and Reform Act of 2009; supported entire bill; Supported the protection of the Social Security Trust Fund; Opposed unnecessary spending--support free market solutions to economic difficulties; Opposed 2010 Census being removed from Dept. of Commerce to White House; Opposed the nomination of Chai Feldblum for EEOC; Opposed the nomination of Craig Butler to NLRB.

Client expense: $25,300 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, White House Office

FY2010 Appropriations (H.R. 3288) Nonprofit capacity building amendment to the Serve America Act (S. 609) Coburn amendment (H.J. Res.45) NIOSH Education and Research Centers for Occupational Health and Safety Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) FEMA funding for flood recovery Disaster relief funding Funding for the National Institutes Of Health and the National Library Of Medicine FY 2010 appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities (Interior appropriations H.R. 2996) Funding for arts education Funding for Energy Sustainability and Efficiency Grants and Loans for Institutions as authorized in the Energy Security and Independence Act (EISA) Demonstration to Maintain Independence and Employment (DMIE) Funding for NSF and DOE Commerce, Justice, State appropriations (H.R. 2847) SBIR/STTR (S. 1233) Pell grants, student aid (H.R. 4872) FY 2010 Defense Appropriations (H.R. 3226) Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (H.R. 3221, H.R. 2492) Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 2847) Budget Reconciliation Package (H.R. 4872) Corporation for National and Community Service, Nonprofit Capacity Building Program Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act)

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

FY'10 appropriations bills for DOD (HR 3226); Commerce, State, Justice (HR 2847); Energy and Water (HR 3183); Labor0HHW (HR 3293); Legislative Branch (HR 2918)

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.104 To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties; opposed entire bill; H.R. 2517/S.1102 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009; opposed entire bill; (continued next page) H.R. 1444 Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act; opposed entire bill H.R. 3226 Czar Accountability and Reform Act of 2009; supported entire bill; Support the protection of the Social Security Trust Fund; Oppose 2010 Census being removed from Dept. of Commerce to White House; Oppose the nomination of Chai Feldblum for EEOC.

Client expense: $25,300 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 3226 Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations; funding for nano-fluids and nano-coatings research and development.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1, S 1, P.L. 111-5) FY2010 Appropriations (H.R. 3288) Nonprofit capacity building amendment to the Serve America Act (S. 609) Coburn amendment (No. 2631) to Senate CJS appropriations bill NIOSH Education and Research Centers for Occupational Health and Safety Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) FEMA funding for flood recovery Disaster relief funding Funding for the National Institutes Of Health and the National Library Of Medicine FY 2010 appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities (Interior appropriations H.R. 2996) Funding for arts education Funding for Energy Sustainability and Efficiency Grants and Loans for Institutions as authorized in the Energy Security and Independence Act (EISA) Demonstration to Maintain Independence and Employment (DMIE) Funding for NSF and DOE Commerce, Justice, State appropriations (H.R. 2847) SBIR/STTR (S. 1233) Pell grants, student aid (H.R. 3221) FY 2010 Defense Appropriations (H.R. 3226) Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (H.R. 3221, H.R. 2492) Troubled Asset Relief Program (H.R. 2847)

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 3226 Fiscal Year 2010 Defense Appropriations; funding for nano-fluids and nano-coatings research and development.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3226, FY 2010 Defense Appropriations, issues pertaining to research, development, test & evaluation. HR 2847, FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, issues pertaining to NSF, NASA, and NIST. HR 2996, Interior and Environmental Appropriations, issues pertaining to USGS. HR 2892/S 1298, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations, issues pertaining to research and development. HR 3183/S 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations, issues pertaining to Department of Energy research and development. HR 3293, FY 2010 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, issues pertaining to education and biomedical research. HR 3288, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010, issues pertaining to NSF, NASA, NIST, education and biomedical research.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. H.R. 3226 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act); specific interest in Franken amendment #2588, agreed to; to bar funds in the bill from being used for federal contractors that require employees to sign contracts forcing them to use mandatory binding arbitration to resolve claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or any tort related to sexual assault or harassment. S. 1606 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. H.R. 1020/ S.931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2847: FY10 CJS appropriations: funding for micro-nanotechnology to diagnose and mitigate human exposure to radiation. HR 3226: FY10 Defense appropriations: funding for radio frequency identification technologies; comprehensive trauma/organ injury program; and development of computer assisted therapy of post-traumatic stress pathology in combat veterans. (continued) (continued) S 1436: FY10 Energy and Water appropriations: funding for research for energy independence, and for development of an atmospheric science program. HR 2892/S 1298: FY10 Homeland Security appropriations: M&O funding for the biosafety laboratory. HR 2996: FY10 Interior and Environment appropriations: funding for development of eco-sentinels. HR 3293: FY10 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations: funding for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) institute; in vivo molecular imaging; improving nursing care through clinical informatics and e-health; Center for Population Health Research; Center for Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine; Center for Liver Cancer; and Network of Educators Serving Students with Autism.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.Con.Res. 85 and S.Con.Res. 13 - FY 2010 budget relating to homeland security funding for state/local security grant programs for public/commuter rail transportation, overall surface transportation spending levels, and "deficit-neutral reserve fund" provision to facilitate SAFETEA-LU reauthorization; FY 2009 supplemental appropriations H.R. 2346/S.1054 provision relating to use of ARRA funds for transit operating costs; implementation of P.L. 111-5 relating to surface transportation programs; FY 2010 THUD appropriations (H.R. 3228) pertaining to overall program funding levels and allocations for client project requests; FY 2010 DHS appropriations (HR 2892 and S 1298) pertaining to funding levels and grant requirements for FEMA state/local UASI and other public transportation security grant programs; SAFETEA-LU reauthorization legislation including unnumbered House draft for "Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009", HR 2391, H.R. 2724, H.R. 2746 and S. 1036 regarding overall funding levels, program structure, funding allocations and client project requests plus proposals for 18-month short-term extender to SAFETEA-LU; Climate change legislation including H.R. 2454 (the "American Clean Energy and Security Act"), H.R. 2227, CLEAN-TEA bills HR 1329, S. 575, S. 2887, and S.1377 relating to provisions affecting mass transit programs, operations and funding as well as incentives for development of clean transit alternatives; H.R. 1174, The FEMA Independence Act of 2009 pertaining to structure and jurisdiction of program management and oversight for UASI and other State/Local homeland security programs within the DHS; and S. 146 relating to provisions to amend Federal antitrust laws pertaining to railroads; H.R. 3617 to provide a three-month extender to SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 2918 to provide for a 30-day "continuing resolution" for FY 2010 plus a 30-day extender to SAFETEA-LU, and H.Con. Res. 191 making technical corrections to H.R. 2918 relating to the Highway Trust Fund. H.R. 3226 - FY 2010 defense appropriations provisions for extending SAFETEA-LU and extension of US Patriot Act; H.R. 2847 "Jobs for Main Street": surface transportation programs and their grant process/eligibility requirements, and the extension of SAFETEA-LU through FY 2010. H.R. 4191/S. 2927 legislation to impose Wall Street tax and use proceeds for infrastructure improvements; H.R. 4367 to change the evaluation standards for the FTA "new starts" process; H.R. 4213 - tax extender bill providing extension of tax incentive for natural gas used as a fuel in transportation vehicles; and S. 2889 providing for reform of railroad legislation.

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

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

H.Con.Res. 85 and S.Con.Res. 13 - FY 2010 budget relating to homeland security funding for state/local security grant programs for public/commuter rail transportation, overall surface transportation spending levels, and "deficit-neutral reserve fund" provision to facilitate SAFETEA-LU reauthorization; FY 2009 supplemental appropriations H.R. 2346/S.1054 provision relating to use of ARRA funds for transit operating costs; implementation of P.L. 111-5 relating to surface transportation programs; FY 2010 THUD appropriations (H.R. 3228) pertaining to overall program funding levels and allocations for client project requests; FY 2010 DHS appropriations (HR 2892 and S 1298) pertaining to funding levels and grant requirements for FEMA state/local UASI and other public transportation security grant programs; SAFETEA-LU reauthorization legislation including unnumbered House draft for "Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009", HR 2391, H.R. 2724, H.R. 2746 and S. 1036 regarding overall funding levels, program structure, funding allocations and client project requests plus proposals for 18-month short-term extender to SAFETEA-LU; Climate change legislation including H.R. 2454 (the "American Clean Energy and Security Act"), H.R. 2227, CLEAN-TEA bills HR 1329, S. 575, S. 2887, and S.1377 relating to provisions affecting mass transit programs, operations and funding as well as incentives for development of clean transit alternatives; H.R. 1174, The FEMA Independence Act of 2009 pertaining to structure and jurisdiction of program management and oversight for UASI and other State/Local homeland security programs within the DHS; and S. 146 relating to provisions to amend Federal antitrust laws pertaining to railroads; H.R. 3617 to provide a three-month extender to SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 2918 to provide for a 30-day "continuing resolution" for FY 2010 plus a 30-day extender to SAFETEA-LU, and H.Con. Res. 191 making technical corrections to H.R. 2918 relating to the Highway Trust Fund. H.R. 3226 - FY 2010 defense appropriations provisions for extending SAFETEA-LU and extension of US Patriot Act; H.R. 2847 "Jobs for Main Street": surface transportation programs and their grant process/eligibility requirements, and the extension of SAFETEA-LU through FY 2010. H.R. 4191/S. 2927 legislation to impose Wall Street tax and use proceeds for infrastructure improvements; H.R. 4367 to change the evaluation standards for the FTA "new starts" process; H.R. 4213 - tax extender bill providing extension of tax incentive for natural gas used as a fuel in transportation vehicles; and S. 2889 providing for reform of railroad legislation.

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

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.Con.Res. 85 and S.Con.Res. 13 - FY 2010 budget relating to homeland security funding for state/local security grant programs for public/commuter rail transportation, overall surface transportation spending levels, and "deficit-neutral reserve fund" provision to facilitate SAFETEA-LU reauthorization; FY 2009 supplemental appropriations H.R. 2346/S.1054 provision relating to use of ARRA funds for transit operating costs; implementation of P.L. 111-5 relating to surface transportation programs; FY 2010 THUD appropriations (H.R. 3228) pertaining to overall program funding levels and allocations for client project requests; FY 2010 DHS appropriations (HR 2892 and S 1298) pertaining to funding levels and grant requirements for FEMA state/local UASI and other public transportation security grant programs; SAFETEA-LU reauthorization legislation including unnumbered House draft for "Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009", HR 2391, H.R. 2724, H.R. 2746 and S. 1036 regarding overall funding levels, program structure, funding allocations and client project requests plus proposals for 18-month short-term extender to SAFETEA-LU; Climate change legislation including H.R. 2454 (the "American Clean Energy and Security Act"), H.R. 2227, CLEAN-TEA bills HR 1329, S. 575, S. 2887, and S.1377 relating to provisions affecting mass transit programs, operations and funding as well as incentives for development of clean transit alternatives; H.R. 1174, The FEMA Independence Act of 2009 pertaining to structure and jurisdiction of program management and oversight for UASI and other State/Local homeland security programs within the DHS; and S. 146 relating to provisions to amend Federal antitrust laws pertaining to railroads; H.R. 3617 to provide a three-month extender to SAFETEA-LU; H.R. 2918 to provide for a 30-day "continuing resolution" for FY 2010 plus a 30-day extender to SAFETEA-LU, and H.Con. Res. 191 making technical corrections to H.R. 2918 relating to the Highway Trust Fund. H.R. 3226 - FY 2010 defense appropriations provisions for extending SAFETEA-LU and extension of US Patriot Act; H.R. 2847 "Jobs for Main Street": surface transportation programs and their grant process/eligibility requirements, and the extension of SAFETEA-LU through FY 2010. H.R. 4191/S. 2927 legislation to impose Wall Street tax and use proceeds for infrastructure improvements; H.R. 4367 to change the evaluation standards for the FTA "new starts" process; H.R. 4213 - tax extender bill providing extension of tax incentive for natural gas used as a fuel in transportation vehicles; and S. 2889 providing for reform of railroad legislation.

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

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 1020/ S.931 (Arbitration Fairness Act); to prohibit mandatory binding arbitration in consumer contracts. H.R. 1237/ S. 512 (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home care and nursing home contracts. HR 3126 (Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act); to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency, specific interest in Price amendment, not agreed to; to strike the provision granting the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency with authority to restrict mandatory pre-dispute arbitration provisions in financial services related contracts. H.R. 3817 (Investor Protection Act); specific interest Price amendment, not agreed to; to strike the provision granting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with authority to restrict or prohibit mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements in disputes arising under Federal securities laws. HR 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act); specific interest in amendments related to preemption of stronger state consumer laws and amendments to create a private right of action under the bill. Conyers amendment #31, ,; to allow citizens who have been injured by a Consumer Financial Protection Agency covered entity to pursue private right of action in federal court. Marshall amendment #27, ,; to ensure that no private right of action may brought forward based on any provision of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency title. Bean amendment #141, not adopted, to preempt state consumer standards so that federal standards established by the Consumer Financial Protection Agency shall apply to a national bank or a Federal savings association. H.R. 3226 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act); specific interest in Franken amendment #2588, agreed to; to bar funds in the bill from being used for federal contractors that require employees to sign contracts forcing them to use mandatory binding arbitration to resolve claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or any tort related to sexual assault or harassment. S. 1606 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act); to require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the United States to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers, and for other purposes. Lobbying related to issues pertaining to the use of the product asbestos.

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office

HR 3226,FY 2010 Defense Appropriations, issues pertaining to research. HR 3183/S 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations, issues pertaining to energy research. HR 2997/S 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations, issues pertaining to research. HR 2847, FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, issues pertaining to science agencies. HR 3293, FY 2010 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, issues pertaining to research and education. HR 3170/S 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services, issues pertaining to small business. HR 2892/S 1298, FY 2010 Homeland Security, issues pertaining to science and technology. HR 3288, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010, all provisions pertaining to federal science agencies. Issues pertaining to research in the FY 2011 budget.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3226, FY 2010 Defense Appropriations, issues pertaining to research. HR 3183/S 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations, issues pertaining to energy research. HR 2997/S 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations, issues pertaining to research. HR 2847, FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, issues pertaining to science agencies. HR 3293, FY 2010 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, issues pertaining to research and education. HR 3170/S 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services, issues pertaining to small business. HR 2892/S 1298, FY 2010 Homeland Security, issues pertaining to science and technology. HR 3288, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010, all provisions pertaining to federal science agencies. Issues pertaining to research in the FY 2011 budget.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Shipbuilding loan guarantee program funding and conditions (authorizations and appropriations, including S. 1308, H.R. 2647, H.R. 3288, H.R. 3226, and H.R. 2847 (jobs bill). Issues regarding repair and rebuilding of vessels and vessel status under coastwise laws (no bill number). Short sea shipping program, S. 1308 and H.R. 2647.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

FY 10 appropriations bills for DOD (HR 3226), Commerce, State Justice (HR 2847); Energy and Water, (HR 3183); Labor-HHS (HR 3293); Legislative Branch (HR 2918);

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.104 To establish a national commission on presidential war powers and civil liberties; opposed entire bill; H.R. 2517/S.1102 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009; opposed entire bill; (continued next page) H.R.1388/S.227 GIVE Act; opposed entire bill; H.R. 1444 Congressional Commission on Civic Service Act; opposed entire bill H.R. 3226 Czar Accountability and Reform Act of 2009; supported entire bill; Support the protection of the Social Security Trust Fund; Oppose 2010 Census being removed from Dept. of Commerce to White House; Oppose Van Jones' appointment to Green Jobs Czar post; Oppose Mark Lloyd's appointment to FCC Diversity Czar post; Oppose Cass Sunstein's appointment to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.

Client expense: $25,300 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

HR 3226, FY 2010 Defense Appropriations, issues pertaining to research, development, test & evaluation. HR 2847, FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, issues pertaining to NSF, NASA, and NIST. HR 3183/S 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations, issues pertaining to Department of Energy research and development. HR 3293, FY 2010 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, issues pertaining to education and biomedical research. HR 2996, Interior and Environmental Appropriations, issues pertaining to USGS. HR 2892/S 1298, FY 2010 Homeland Security Appropriations, issues pertaining to research and development.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3226,FY 2010 Defense Appropriations, issues pertaining to research. HR 3183/S 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations, issues pertaining to energy research. HR 2997/S 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations, issues pertaining to research. HR 2847, FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, issues pertaining to science angencies. HR 3293, FY 2010 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, issues pertaining to research and education. HR 3170/S 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services, issues pertaining to small business. HR 2892/S 1298, FY 2010 Homeland Security, issues pertaining to science and technology. Issues pertaining to the FY 2011 budget.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

HR 3226,FY 2010 Defense Appropriations, issues pertaining to research. HR 3183/S 1436, FY 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations, issues pertaining to energy research. HR 2997/S 1406, FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations, issues pertaining to research. HR 2847, FY 2010 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, issues pertaining to science angencies. HR 3293, FY 2010 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, issues pertaining to research and education. HR 3170/S 1432, FY 2010 Financial Services, issues pertaining to small business. HR 2892/S 1298, FY 2010 Homeland Security, issues pertaining to science and technology. Issues pertaining to FY 2011 budget.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

HR 2847: FY10 CJS appropriations: funding for micro-nanotechnology to diagnose and mitigate human exposure to radiation. HR 3226: FY10 Defense appropriations: funding for radio frequency identification technologies; comprehensive trauma/organ injury program; and development of computer assisted therapy of post-traumatic stress pathology in combat veterans. (continued) (continued) S 1436: FY10 Energy and Water appropriations: funding for research for energy independence, and for development of an atmospheric science program. HR 2892/S 1298: FY10 Homeland Security appropriations: M&O funding for the biosafety laboratory. HR 2996: FY10 Interior and Environment appropriations: funding for development of eco-sentinels. HR 3293: FY10 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations: funding for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) institute; in vivo molecular imaging; improving nursing care through clinical informatics and e-health; Center for Population Health Research; Center for Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine; Center for Liver Cancer; and Network of Educators Serving Students with Autism.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)