Supporting the goals and ideals of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, honoring the invaluable contributions of Charles Edward Taylor, regarded as the father of aviation maintenance, and recognizing the essential role of aviation maintenance technicians in ensuring the safety and security of civil and military aircraft.

Opposed H.R. 1981, a bill that would undermine the federal rulemaking process and prevent the full participation of affected industries in the development of repair station security regulations. Worked toward passage of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300). Supported H.Res. 444, to recognize Aviation Maintenance Technicians Day.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Funding for Dayton, Ohio, economic development: H.R.3093, S. 1745, Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Bill, funding for the Dayton Region; H.R. 2641, S. 1751, Energy & Water Development Appropriations Bill, funding for the Dayton Region; H.R. 2643, S. 1696, Interior & Environment Appropriations Bill, funding for the Dayton Region; H.R. 3043, S. 710, Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Bill, funding for the Dayton Region; H.R. 2642, S. 1645, Military Construction/Veterans Appropriations Bill, funding for the Dayton Region; H.R. 3222, Defense Appropriations Bill, funding for the Dayton Region; H.R. 1585, S. 1547, National Defense Authorization Act, Defense Department Lab Demo program and restrictions on Air Force from removing aircraft from the active inventory; S. 457, a bill to extend the waiver from the National Security Personnel System (NSPS) for the Defense Department Lab Demo program; H.R. 3074, S. 1789, Transportation/HUD Appropriations Bill, funding for the Dayton Region ; H.R. 3248, SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2007, provisions related to the Dayton Region; H.Res. 444, Supporting the goals and ideals of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, all provisions; H.R. 4199, to amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992, all provisions; H.R. 6, CLEAN Energy Act of 2007, provisions to provide incentives to manufacture products which utilize enegy efficient technologies; S. 155, H.R. 370, Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Promotion Act of 2007, provisions extending authority of the Defense Department to enter into long-term contracts

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Natl Park Service (NPS), UNDETERMINED

HR2881--FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 S1300--Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 HR1981--A bill to direct the Transportation Security Administration Administrator to issue regulations establishing security standards for foreign repair stations performing maintenance for aircraft used to provide air transportation. HR 2744- Airline Flight Crew and Medical Leave Act S2059--A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with respect to airline flight crews. S 509- Aviation Security Improvement Act HR 1413- To direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to address vulnerabilities in aviation security by carrying out a pilot program to screen airport workers with access to secure and sterile areas of airports. HR 1356- Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 S 1076 - Next Generation Air Transportation Sytem Financing Reform Act of 2007 HRes. 444- "Aircraft Repair Mechanics Day" Legislation Foreign Ownership and Cabotage Issues Aircraft Repair Station Safety and Security Air Traffic Control Privatization Aviation Security Air Traffic Service Staffing Issues FAA Employee Collective Barganing Rights FAA Labor-Management Relations Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Fatigue Issues (application of OSHA standards) FAA Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting FAA Reauthorization Employee Background Checks Airline Pensions E.U.- U.S. Air Transport Service Agreement

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

HR 2744 -- Airline Flight Crew and Medical Leave Act S. 509 -- Aviation Security Improvement Act HR 1413 -- To direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to address vulnerabilities in aviation security by carrying out a pilot program to screen airport workers with access to secure and sterile areas of airports. HR 1356 -- Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 S. 1076 -- Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 H.Res. 444 -- "Aircraft Repair Mechanics Day" legislation Foreign Ownership and Cabotage Issues Aircraft Repair Station Safety and Security Air Traffic Control Privatization Aviation Security Air Traffic Service Staffing Issues FAA Employee Collective Bargaining Rights FAA Labor-Management Relations Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Fatigue Issues (application of OSHA standands) FAA Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Employee Background Checks Helicopter Safety Airline Pensions E.U.-U.S. Air Transport Service Agreement HR 2881 -- FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 S. 1300 -- Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 HR 1981 -- A bill to direct the Transportation Security Administration Administrator to issue regulations establishing security standards for foreign repair stations performing maintenance for aircraft used to provide air transportation.

Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Opposed repair station provisions in S. 509, the Senate Aviation Security Bill. Supported H.Res. 444, to recognize Aviation Maintenance Technicians Day. Opposed repair station provisions in bills to implement the 9/11 Commission recommendations (H.R. 1 and S. 4) and urged for their removal in conference. Worked toward passage of FAA reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300) and increased authorizations for FAA safety oversight. Worked to encourage congressional action to codify and clarify FAA rules relating to the availability of instructions for continued airworthiness. Opposed H.R. 1981, a bill that would undermine the federal rulemaking process and prevent the full participation of affected industries in the development of repair station security regulations.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE