Performance Rights Act

Issues relating to performance rights for radio airplay; S. 522, Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2011; H.R. 848, S. 379, Performance Rights Act; Performance royalties

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to performance rights for radio airplay; S. 522, Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2011; H.R. 848, S. 379, Performance Rights Act; Performance royalties

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 848, S.379, Performance Rights Act, performance royalties; S. 522, Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2011

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor telecommunications related issues pertaining to regulatory and tax matters. The radio tax, H.CON.RES 49 (Gene/Green/Conway) and the opposition bill, HR 848, the Senate companion, S.CON.RES 14 (Lincoln/Barrasso) and the opposition, S.379 (Leahy/Hatch). S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010. Retransmission consent (RTC), personal people meter (RPM), radio taxation, spectrum issues, immigration, internet privacy

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor telecommunications related issues pertaining to regulatory and tax matters. The radio tax, H.CON.RES 49 (Gene/Green/Conway) and the opposition bill, HR 848, the Senate companion, S.CON.RES 14 (Lincoln/Barrasso) and the opposition, S.379 (Leahy/Hatch). S.3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 848, S. 379 - Performance Rights Act; H.R. 801 - Fair Copyright in Research Works Act; Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act (SHVERA); H.R. 5889, S. 2913 - Orphan works; Audio/Visual download legislation.

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office

H.R. 848, S.379, Performance Rights Act, performance royalties; S. 522, Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2011

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 848 & S. 379 - Performance Rights Act HConRes 49 & SConRes14 - Local Radio Freedom Act Intellectual Property Theft in various countries S. 1631 Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 3804 - Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeit Act Doc notice of Inquiry on " Digital Copyright" ACTA

Client expense: $1,287,438 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R 848 & S. 379 - Performance Rights Act HConRes 49 & SConRes 14 - Local Radio Freedom Act Intellectual Property Theft in various countries S. 1631 Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 ACTA United States Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator report submission

Client expense: $1,398,227 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 5175-Disclose Act, all provisions relating to television advertising. S. 3295-Disclose Act, all provisions relating to television advertising. H.R. 3101-Tenty First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. H.R. 1319-Informed P2P User Act - To prevent the inadvertent disclosure of information on a computer through the use of certain "peer-to-peer" file sharing software without first providing notice and obtaining consent from the owner or authorized user of the computer, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. H.R. 2183-A bill to improve public participation and overall decision-making at the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. H.R. 3126-Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 - To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. H.R. 3458-Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 - To establish a national broadband policy, safeguard consumer rights, spur investment and innovation, and for related purposes, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. H.R. 3512-Capturing On-line Predators Act of 2009 - To prevent misrepresentation of their ages by on-line predators a means for the enticement of children, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. H.R. 3570-To extend the statutory license for secondary transmissions under title 17, United States Code, and for other purposes, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. H.R. 3630-Adolescent Web Awareness Requires Education (AWARE) Act - To promote crime awareness and cybercrime prevention initiatives - online safety, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. H.R. 3924-A bill to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from further regulating the Internet, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. H.R. 4053-Healthy Kids Act-To establish the Office of Childhood Overweight and Obesity Prevention and Treatment within the Office of Public Health and Science of the Department of Health and Human Services, and for other purposes, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. H.R. 4059-Online Age Verification and Child Safety Act-To enhance Internet safety and security and to prevent exploitation of children online through the use of technology, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. H.R. 4167-Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act-To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize 3 or more Commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission to hold nonpublic collaborative discussions, and for other purposes, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. H.R. 4353-Wireless Microphone Users Interference Protection Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. H.R. 4518-A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny a deduction for image advertising expenses for any trade or business the gross receipts of which exceed $100 million, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. H.R. 4784-Internet Freedom Act of 2010, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. H.R. 4925-Healthy Media for Youth Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. H.R. 1084-Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. S. 25-Digital TV Transition Fairness Act - Digital TV Transition Fairness Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. S. 1047-School and Family Education about the Internet (SAFE Internet) Act of 2009- A bill to promote Internet safety education and cybercrime prevention initiatives, and for other purposes, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. S. 3217-Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. S. 1836-Internet Freedom Act of 2009, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. S. 2847-Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act of 2009, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. S. 3304-Twenty First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. S. 1490-Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. S. 2873-A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the deduction for direct-to-consumer advertising expenses for prescription pharmaceuticals and to provide a deduction for fees paid for the participation of children in certain organizations which promote physical activity, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. H.R. 848-Performance Rights Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. S. 379-Performance Rights Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet Communications Access for the Disabled Net Neutrality Graduated Response Initiatives Film Internet Piracy/Theft Broadband non-discrimination principle Content and Content Security in Broadband Adoption Network Management Title II Reclassification

Client expense: $1,910,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 1319 - Informed P2P User Act - To prevent the inadvertent disclosure of information on a computer through the use of certain "peer-to-peer" file sharing software without first providing notice and obtaining consent from the owner or authorized user of the computer, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. H.R. 1260 - Patent Reform Act of 2009, all provisions. H.R. 848 - Performance Rights Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. S. 610 - Patent Reform Act of 2009, all provisions. S. 3804 - Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. S. 379 - Performance Rights Act, all provisions relating to television, motion pictures, and the Internet. S. 3689 - Copyright Cleanup, Clarification, and Corrections Act of 2009, all provisions. Anti-counterfeiting Trade Agreements (ACTA) Argentina Intellectual Property Rights Canada Copyright Reform Film Internet Piracy/Theft General Camcording Issues General Copyright Issues General Piracy Issues Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Graduated Response Initiatives IP / Copyright Online and New Business Models PRO-IP / Intellectual Property Appropriations Net Neutrality Brazil Media Reform DHS / ICE IP Enforcement Efforts Enforcement of IP Provisions of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (PL 110-315) General Coordination on IP Enforcement Issues General IPR IP Enforcement Pay Processors Role in IP Theft Rogue Sites Digital Piracy Legislation

Client expense: $1,910,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.848-Performance rights legislation S.379-Performance rights legislation

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Performance Rights Legislation, S. 379/H.R. 848 H.R. 2669, Better Oversight of Secondary Sales and Accountability in Concert Ticketing Act of 2009 H.R. 4795, The Ticket Act

Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 848 and S.379 Performance Rights Act, H.Con.Res. 49 and S.Con.Res. 14 Local Radio Freedom Act, Intellectual Property Protection, S.3804, Combatting Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR1147/S592 Legislation to expand the FCC's Low Power FM radio service. HR848/S379 Legislation to create a Public Performance Right for terrestrial radio.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Performance Rights Act, S. 379/H.R. 848

Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Performance Rights Legislation, S. 379/H.R. 848 H.R. 2669, Better Oversight of Secondary Sales and Accountability in Concert Ticketing Act of 2009 H.R. 4795, The Ticket Act

Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 397 and H.R. 848 - Performing Rights Act of 2009 S. 3804 - COICA

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 379 and H.R. 848 - Performing Rights Act Copyright Reform Copyright Trade Issues

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $75,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S 515/HR 1260: The Patent Reform Act of 2009 Sections 114 & 115 of US Copyright Act S 379/HR 848: The Performance Rights Act

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

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Monitor S. 379, Performance Rights Act Monitor HR 848, Performance Rights Act Monitor Local Radio Freedom Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor Public Broadcasting Funding Monitor HR 848, Performance Rights Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Performance Rights Act (HR 848, S 379); Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (S.3804); Copyright Cleanup, Clarification, and Corrections Act of 2010 (S. 3689); any matters concerning Section 115, copyright piracy; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; any matters concerning orphan works; any matters concerning the Copyright Royalty Board; any matters concerning the Google book settlement; any matters concerning Network Neutrality

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, White House Office

1) H.R. 848, the Performance Rights Act (re: copyright royalty rates - the entire bill); 2) S. 379, the Performance Rights Act (re: copyright royalty rates - the entire bill); 3) H.R. 1083, the Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2009 (re: the taxation of interstate commerce - the entire bill); 4) General Copyright Law Reform (including matters relating to the establishment of a performance right in the online distribution of audiovisual downloads and matters pertaining to the use of copyrighted material in which the owner of such material can not be identified or located (ie. "orphan works"); 5) H.R. 5777, the Best PRACTICES Act (re: privacy collection and reporting practices - the entire bill); and 6) S. 3804, the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (re: copyright infringement - the entire bill).

Client expense: $65,121 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 610, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act H.R. 628, A bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges. H.R. 848, Performance Rights Act H.R. 1260, Patent Reform Act of 2009 Copyright Infringement Intellectual Property Enforcement

Client expense: $826,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

- S. 379 and H.R. 848, Performance Rights Act - support for broadcast performance right for sound recordings - H. Con. Res. 49 and S. Con. Res. 14, opposition to statement that Congress should not require radio stations to pay performance royalties for the broadcast of sound recordings - Support for strong enforcement against online copyright infringement - S. 3804, The Combating Online Infringements and Counterfeits Act -- support for legislation to authorize actions against Internet sites dedicated to copyright infringement - H.R. 6307, The Public Radio Music Enhancement Act of 2010" -- opposition to legislation that would eliminate the sound recording performance complement for public radio stations

Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S.379/H.R. 848: The Performance Rights Act; Opposed S.Con. Res. 14/H.Con.Res. 49: Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act; Supported. S. 592: The Local Radio Community Act of 2009; Opposed lack of interference protections for full power FM stations. H.R. 6533: The Local Radio Community Act of 2010; Supported.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.379, Performance Rights Act, all provisions related to broadcasters. H.R.848, Performance Rights Act, all provisions related to broadcasters. S.3804, "Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act," all provisions.

Client expense: $850,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Issues related to the prevention of performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station broadcast over the air: H. Con. Res. 49/ S. Con. Res. 14 - Supporting the "Local Radio Freedom Act," all provisions; Oppose H.R. 848/ S. 379: "Performance Rights Act," a bill to impose performance obligation on radio broadcasters

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to the prevention of performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station broadcast over the air: H. Con. Res. 49/ S. Con. Res. 14 - Supporting the "Local Radio Freedom Act," all provisions; Oppose H.R. 848/ S. 379: "Performance Rights Act," a bill to impose performance obligation on radio broadcasters; Issues relating to allocation of spectrum for broadcasters; Retransmission Consent

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Performance rights legislation S. 379, Performance Rights Act H.R. 848, Performance Rights Act H. Con. Res. 49, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act S.Con.Res.14, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Issues related to illegal download of music and piracy H.R.4098 + S.3484, Secure Federal File Sharing Act S.3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.379 / H.R.848, Performance Rights Act H. Con. Res. 49, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act S. Con. Res. 14, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act H.R.4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act S.3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 848, S.379, Performance Rights Act, performance royalties; H.R. 2994, Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization Act; S. 2764, Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2009

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding Copyright Act reform applicable to webcasters / broadcasters, including sections 112, 114, and 115 of the Copyright Code. H.R. 848 / S. 379, "Performance Rights Act", all provisions. H.R. 6307, Public Radio Music Enhancement Act of 2010. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast monitoring services.

Client expense: $1,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.Con.Res.49: The Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. H.R.848: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.379: The Performance Rights Act - All provisions. S.Con.Res.14: The Local Radio Freedom Act - All provisions. Before the United States Copyright Office: Issues relating to a Copyright Office Report to Congress on the potential phase-out of sections 111, 119 and 122 of the Copyright Act. Before the Patent & Trademark Office: Issues relating to proposed World Intellectual Property Organization treaties on broadcasters rights, audio visual performers rights, and rights for the visually impaired. Before the Library of Congress: Qualities and skill sets desirable for position of Register of Copyrights as well as policy issues and operational matters a new Register is likely to face.

Client expense: $3,720,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Library of Congress (LOC), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office

Performance Rights Act (H.R. 848; S. 379); Sections 114-115 Reform; Orphan works legislation; Performance right in audio-visual downloads; Satellite Home Viewer Act reauthorization (H.R. 2994; H.R. 3570; S. 1670; S. 3333); Performance right for musical works in audio-visual downloads; Copyright Cleanup, Clarification and Corrections Act of 2010 (S. 3689); Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (S. 3804)

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE

Performance Rights Act (HR 848, S 379); Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (S.3804); Copyright Cleanup, Clarification, and Corrections Act of 2010 (S. 3689); any matters concerning Section 115, copyright piracy; any matters concerning copyright and electronic commerce in the digital environment; any matters concerning orphan works; any matters concerning the Copyright Royalty Board; any matters concerning the Google book settlement; any matters concerning Network Neutrality

Client expense: $176,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, White House Office

H.R. 848, "Performance Rights Act" (Conyers) H.R. 1319, "Informed P2P User Act" (Bono Mack) S. 610, Patent Reform Act 2009 HR 3288 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 Division B- Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies S. 3804 Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act Appropriations Act, 2010; Title IIDepartment of Justice sections on salaries and expenses, united states attorneys, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Office of Justice Programs

Client expense: $1,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Advise client on all legislation pertaining to copyright reform, including the Performance Rights Act (S.379 and H.R. 848). Assist client with identifying opportunities and programs within the federal government to raise the profile of the important work of songwriters.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 848, "Performance Rights Act" (Conyers) H.R. 1319, "Informed P2P User Act" (Bono Mack) S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act

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

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 848, the "Performance Rights Act". Issues related to performance royalties; S. 379, "Performance Rights Act".

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Ensuring equal access for minority-owned television and radio stations. Oppose "A La Carte" pricing. Spread the word about the Digital TV transition. Ensure that the Arbitron rating system is not harmful to radio stations owned by racial and ethnic minorities (oppose Arbitron's PPM system). Support for racial- and ethnic-owned media outlets. Support H.R. 848, support for minority-owned media. Support a delay of the Digital TV transition (S. 352). Support for the Impact Study on the impact of broadband deployment on all American communities. Support ensuring full and comprehensive deployment of broadband technology to all American communities that is affordable, accessible, attainable and sustainable. Support broadband deployment and accessibility throughout the United States, and especially in racial and ethnic minority communities and traditionally underserved communities. Support FCC authority to protect an open internet and apply universal service to broadband. Express concerns about security of the Internet. Support a study by the FCC of racial and ethnic minorities in broadcasting. Support NBC / Comcast merger.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office

Ensure fair and non-discriminatory labor practices in the federal workplace as well as in private industry. Protect job training programs. Support temporary loans to American automobile industry. Supported Federal Employee paid parental leave legislation (supported H.R. 626). Support the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act (H.R. 11 / S. 181). Support pay equity (support H.R. 12). Support a "living wage" across the U.S. Support the Employment Non Discrimination Act (H.R. 2981). Oppose the use of credit reports in hiring, promotion and firing decisions; support H.R. 3149. Support legislation allowing workers to form a union, the Employee Free Choice Act; support H.R. 1409 / S. 560. Support H.R. 848, support the continued strength of minority-owned media outlets. Support federal employee paid parental leave; support H.R. 626. Support the rights on musicians to be paid for their songs when they are played on the radio (support HR 848). Support legislative efforts to help the American auto industry and its unions. Support the nomination of Jacqueline Berrien to serve as Chair of the EEOC. Support job creation programs through public works and infrastructure development. Support H.R. 2847 as it passed the House on 12/16/2009. Support full funding ($620 million) for youth summer jobs programs / support H.R. 4899. Support for comprehensive jobs legislation to address not only the unemployment crisis facing our nation, but also the challenges being faced by states and local municipalities in meeting the basic education, public safety, health care, child care, and public transportation needs of our communities. H.R. 4812, the Local Jobs for America Act. Support H.R. 2847, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, or HIRE Act. Support the CARE Act, HR 3564--legislation to protect farmworker children from the dangers of child labor. Ensure that funding under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act is spent in full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Support H.R. 3149, the Equal Employment for All Act, which would outlaw the use of credit scores by potential employers when making hiring decisions. Support legislation making FBI background checks done for employment purposes more accurate; support H.R. 5300.Support proposed changes by the National Mediation Board regarding airline and union elections.Oppose S J Res 30.Support the Arbitration Fairness Act (HR 1020). Support allowing the employees of Delta Airlines to unionize. Support allowing the employees of the Transportation Safety Agency (TSA) to unionize. Support a National Mediation Board ruling making it easier for airline and railroad employees to form a union. Oppose S. J. Res. 30.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office

Ensuring Equal Representation in the entertainment industry for people of color in front of and behind the camera. Ensuring continued support for minority-owned media companies. Support H.R. 848 as amended. Support black-owned media. Object to the use of Arbitron's PPM, as it might harm minority owned urban radio stations.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office

S. 379/H.R.848: Performance Rights Act Copyright Enforcement

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE