Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century

H.R.2419/S.2302, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007. H.R.2720, Farm 21 Act of 2007. S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century. Issues related to the conservation title of the 2002 and 2007 Farm bills. Issues related to the EPA Clean Water Act CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Rule; funding for farm assessments; conservation initiatives.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.2419/S.2302, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007; H.R.2720, Farm 21 Act of 2007; S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century; S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007; H.R.2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007. Issues related to the conservation title of the 2002 and 2007 Farm bills, climate change legislation and the Clean Water Act. Issues related to the EPA Clean Water Act CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Rule; funding for farm assessments; conservation initiatives; the Clean Air Act and CERCLA; animal welfare policy.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.2419/S.2302, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007; H.R.2720, FARM 21 Act of 2007. H.R.1576/S.469, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions; issues related to conservation easements. S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century. H.R.3255, Teddy Roosevelt Bring Back Our Public Lands Act of 2007. Issues related to conservation and hunting.

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

H.R.2419/S.2302, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007; H.R.2720, Farm 21 Act of 2007; Issues related to the conservation title of the 2002 and 2007 Farm bills; S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century; S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007; H.R.2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007; H.R.6432, Animal Drug User Fee Act of 2008; H.R.6433, Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2008. Issues related to climate change, animal drug user fees and the Clean Water Act. Issues related to the EPA Clean Water Act CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Rule; funding for farm assessments; conservation initiatives; the Clean Air Act and CERCLA; animal welfare policy.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Customs and Border Protection notice on proposed reinterpretation of statutory language that would result in the elimination of a customs valuation methodology called the first sale rule. Oppose the notice as published by Customs and Border Protection. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007, Title II provisions relations to export controls on internet-restricting countries and Title III relating to minimum corporate standards for online freedom; H.R. 5059, to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act with respect to lesser developed countries, all provisions; H.R. 5136, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. to permit foreign jewelry manufacturers who purchase precious metals produced in the United States for use in the manufacture of jewelry abroad to pay import duties on the value of the imported jewelry articles less the value of all U.S. origin precious metals incorporated in the article, all provisions; H.R. 5264, to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes, Sec. 2 relating to the Andean Trade Preference Act; S. 2191, Americas Climate Security Act of 2007, Title VI all provisions relating to global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; S. 2688, Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act, all provisions; S. 2776, Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2008, all provisions; China currency Meetings with Treasury; S. 2372/H.R. 3934, Affordable Footwear Act, provisions relating to eliminataion of footwear tariffs; S. 1636 to authorize a new trade, investment, and development policy for sub-Saharan Africa, all provisions; S. 1919 to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, all provisions; H.Res. 587 expressing the sense of the House that legislation to renew or grant fast track trade negotiating authority should not be considered by the House in the 110th Congress, all provisions; H.R. 3427 to prohibit the revocation of waivers of the competitive need limitation under the Generalized System of Preferences program unless certain conditions are met, all provisions; S. 2222 to require the International Trade Commission to report on the specific impact of each free trade agreement in force with respect to the United States on a sector-by-sector basis, all provisions; H.R. 4124 to direct the President to withdraw from the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement, all provisions; H.R. 4329 to assess the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement, to require further negotiation of certain provisions of the NAFTA, and to provide for withdrawal from the NAFTA unless certain conditions are met, all provisions; HR 2419, Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 provisions relating to agricultural subsidies, first sale customs valuation, Haiti trade preferences, softwood lumber, all provisions;; HR 5724, to implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, all provisions;; HR 5777, to impose certain restrictions on trade with and investment in the Peoples Republic of China, all provisions;; HR 5960, to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide for a limitation on presidential discretion with respect to actions to address market disruption, all provisions;; HR 6137, to remove the additional duties on ethanol, all provisions;; HR 6148, to make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met, all provisions;; HR 6180, to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, etc. , all provisions;; HR 6183, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to remove the tariffs on ethanol, all provisions;; HR 6415, to provide that goods that are manufactured in a foreign trade zone and comply with the rules of origin under a trade agreement to which the United States is a party may enter the customs territory of the United States at the rate of duty applicable under that agreement, all provisions;; H.Con.Res. 324, expressing the sense of Congress relating to the trade promotion agreement between the United States and Colombia, all provisions;; H.J.Res. 93, approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, all provisions;; S. 1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century provisions relating to agricultural subsidies, all provisions;; S. 3083, to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, etc. , all provisions;; S.J.Res. 41, approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, all provisions; Opposition to reinstatement of the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) aka the Byrd Amendment; Opposition to a continuation of the textile monitoring program on imports from Vietnam and its extension to imports from China; Food Before Fuel Coalition regarding ethanol subsidies and mandates; Doha Round of multilateral trade negotiations; Renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences; Renewal of the Andean Trade Preferences and Drug Eradication Act; Opposition to Customs and Border Protection Proposal on eliminating the first sale rules as a valuation methodology for imported goods; DR-CAFTA implementation, Nicaragua Tariff Preference Levels, Costa Rica implementation, cumulation, Dominican Republic pocketing provisions; California state and local legislation to impose fees on cargo containers; Legislative proposals on climate change relating to trade; African Growth and Opportunity Act reform regarding commercial availability determinations for yarns and fabrics; urging President to suspend duties and quotas on imported ethanol; urging EPA to revise RFA in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

Customs and Border Protection notice on proposed reinterpretation of statutory language that would result in the elimination of a customs valuation methodology called the first sale rule. Oppose the notice as published by Customs and Border Protection. H.R. 275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007, Title II provisions relations to export controls on internet-restricting countries and Title III relating to minimum corporate standards for online freedom; H.R. 5059, to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act with respect to lesser developed countries, all provisions; H.R. 5136, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S. to permit foreign jewelry manufacturers who purchase precious metals produced in the United States for use in the manufacture of jewelry abroad to pay import duties on the value of the imported jewelry articles less the value of all U.S. origin precious metals incorporated in the article, all provisions; H.R. 5264, to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes, Sec. 2 relating to the Andean Trade Preference Act; S. 2191, Americas Climate Security Act of 2007, Title VI all provisions relating to global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; S. 2688, Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act, all provisions; S. 2776, Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2008, all provisions; China currency Meetings with Treasury; S. 2372/H.R. 3934, Affordable Footwear Act, provisions relating to eliminataion of footwear tariffs; S. 1636 to authorize a new trade, investment, and development policy for sub-Saharan Africa, all provisions; S. 1919 to establish trade enforcement priorities for the United States, to strengthen the provisions relating to trade remedies, all provisions; H.Res. 587 expressing the sense of the House that legislation to renew or grant fast track trade negotiating authority should not be considered by the House in the 110th Congress, all provisions; H.R. 3427 to prohibit the revocation of waivers of the competitive need limitation under the Generalized System of Preferences program unless certain conditions are met, all provisions; S. 2222 to require the International Trade Commission to report on the specific impact of each free trade agreement in force with respect to the United States on a sector-by-sector basis, all provisions; H.R. 4124 to direct the President to withdraw from the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement, all provisions; H.R. 4329 to assess the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement, to require further negotiation of certain provisions of the NAFTA, and to provide for withdrawal from the NAFTA unless certain conditions are met, all provisions; HR 2419, Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 provisions relating to agricultural subsidies, first sale customs valuation, Haiti trade preferences, softwood lumber, all provisions;; HR 5724, to implement the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, all provisions;; HR 5777, to impose certain restrictions on trade with and investment in the Peoples Republic of China, all provisions;; HR 5960, to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide for a limitation on presidential discretion with respect to actions to address market disruption, all provisions;; HR 6137, to remove the additional duties on ethanol, all provisions;; HR 6148, to make bills implementing trade agreements subject to a point of order unless certain conditions are met, all provisions;; HR 6180, to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, etc. , all provisions;; HR 6183, to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to remove the tariffs on ethanol, all provisions;; HR 6415, to provide that goods that are manufactured in a foreign trade zone and comply with the rules of origin under a trade agreement to which the United States is a party may enter the customs territory of the United States at the rate of duty applicable under that agreement, all provisions;; H.Con.Res. 324, expressing the sense of Congress relating to the trade promotion agreement between the United States and Colombia, all provisions;; H.J.Res. 93, approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, all provisions;; S. 1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century provisions relating to agricultural subsidies, all provisions;; S. 3083, to require a review of existing trade agreements and renegotiation of existing trade agreements based on the review, to set terms for future trade agreements, etc. , all provisions;; S.J.Res. 41, approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, all provisions; Opposition to reinstatement of the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act (CDSOA) aka the Byrd Amendment; Opposition to a continuation of the textile monitoring program on imports from Vietnam and its extension to imports from China; Food Before Fuel Coalition regarding ethanol subsidies and mandates; Doha Round of multilateral trade negotiations; Renewal of the Generalized System of Preferences; Renewal of the Andean Trade Preferences and Drug Eradication Act; Opposition to Customs and Border Protection Proposal on eliminating the first sale rules as a valuation methodology for imported goods; DR-CAFTA implementation, Nicaragua Tariff Preference Levels, Costa Rica implementation, cumulation, Dominican Republic pocketing provisions; California state and local legislation to impose fees on cargo containers; Legislative proposals on climate change relating to trade; African Growth and Opportunity Act reform regarding commercial availability determinations for yarns and fabrics; urging President to suspend duties and quotas on imported ethanol; urging EPA to revise RFA in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.5575, to extend agriculture programs beyond March 15, 2008. H.R.5578, to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. S.2691, to amend the 1994 Federal Cop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act. H.J.RES.88, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and energy Act to reinsert trade title. H.R.5768, to amend the CEA, giving CFTC authority over off-exchange retail foreign currency transactions. H.R.5813, to amend PL110-196 to extend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.5957, to reduce subsidies for agricultural commodity programs. H.R.6051, to amend PL110-196, to extend 1002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.6124, to continue USDA programs through FY2012. H.R.6130, to study effects of speculation in futures markets for various fuels. H.R.6264, to prevent excessive market speculation for certain energy commodities. H.R.6284, to amend the CEA to prevent excessive energy commodity speculation. H.R.6334, to provide energy price relief by increasing resources of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. H.R.6341, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide regulation of energy derivatives. H.R.6349, to to provide energy price relief by increasing Commodity Futures Trading Commission resources. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to raise benefits of supplemental nutrition assistance program. H.R.6377, to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. S.2691, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to enhance oil trading transparency. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to regulate oil commodities markets. S.3129, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to curb energy market manipulation and excessive speculation. S.3130, to provide energy price relief through greater authority for Commodity Futures Trading Commission. S.3131, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to relieve any excessive energy market speculation. S.3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities by traded on regulated markets. S.3183, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to have energy price relief through action by CFTC. S.3205, to direct Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. 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.2419/S.2302, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007. H.R.2720, Farm 21 Act of 2007. S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century. Issues related to the conservation title of the 2002 and 2007 Farm bills. Issues related to the EPA Clean Water Act CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Rule; funding for farm assessments; conservation initiatives.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.2419/S.2302, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007; H.R.2720, Farm 21 Act of 2007; S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century; S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007; H.R.2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007. Issues related to the conservation title of the 2002 and 2007 Farm bills, climate change legislation and the Clean Water Act. Issues related to the EPA Clean Water Act CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Rule; funding for farm assessments; conservation initiatives; the Clean Air Act and CERCLA; animal welfare policy.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.2419/S.2302, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007; H.R.2720, FARM 21 Act of 2007. H.R.1576/S.469, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions; issues related to conservation easements. S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century. H.R.3255, Teddy Roosevelt Bring Back Our Public Lands Act of 2007. Issues related to conservation and hunting.

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

H.R. 4137, The College Opportunity and Affordability Act--all provisions S. 1422, Higher Education Amendments of 2007--all provisions Draft Conference Report on HEA: inclusion of the Education Disaster Loan, Accreditation, College Cost, Teach Grants, Religious Mission, Technology, Campus Security, International programs, Teacher Education, all Student Aid, Copyright Infrigements.

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

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

H.R.2419/S.2302, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007; H.R.2720, Farm 21 Act of 2007; Issues related to the conservation title of the 2002 and 2007 Farm bills; S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century. S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007; H.R.2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007. Issues related to climate change, animal drug user fees and the Clean Water Act. Issues related to the EPA Clean Water Act CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Rule; funding for farm assessments; conservation initiatives; the Clean Air Act and CERCLA; animal welfare policy.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4137, The College Opportunity and Affordability Act--all provisions S. 1422, Higher Education Amendments of 2007--all provisions All issue areas in the Reuathorization of the Higher Education Act, including inclusion of the Education Disaster Loan, accreditation, college cost, Teach grants, technology, campus security, international programs, Teacher education, all student aid.

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

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.5575, to extend agriculture programs beyond March 15, 2008. H.R.5578, to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. S.2691, to amend the 1994 Federal Cop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act. 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.2419/S.2302, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007. H.R.2720, Farm 21 Act of 2007. S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century. Issues related to the conservation title of the 2002 and 2007 Farm bills. Issues related to the EPA Clean Water Act CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Rule; funding for farm assessments; conservation initiatives.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.2419/S.2302, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007. H.R.2720, Farm 21 Act of 2007. S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century. Issues related to the conservation title of the 2002 and 2007 Farm bills. Issues related to the EPA Clean Water Act CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Rule; funding for farm assessments; conservation initiatives; the Clean Air Act and CERCLA; animal welfare policy.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.2419/S.2302, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007; H.R.2720, FARM 21 Act of 2007. H.R.1576/S.469, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions; issues related to conservation easements. S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century. H.R.3255, Teddy Roosevelt Bring Back Our Public Lands Act of 2007. Issues related to conservation and hunting.

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

H.R.2419/S.2302, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007. H.R.2720, Farm 21 Act of 2007. Issues related to the conservation title of the 2002 and 2007 Farm bills. S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century. Issues related to the EPA Clean Water Act CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Rule; funding for farm assessments; conservation initiatives; the Clean Air Act and CERCLA; animal welfare policy.

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

HR 3131/S 1859 - Fy 2008 Ag Appropriations Bill HR 2419 - Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 2129 - Feeding America's Families Act HR 2144/S 1424 - Farm, Nutrition and Community Investment Act HR 2720/S 1422 - Farm 21 Act of 2007 S 1529 - Food Stamp Fairness and Benefit Restoration Act HR 1938/S 1172 - Hunger Free Communities Act President Bush's FY 2008 Budget Proposal US Department of Agriculture's 2007 Farm Bill proposal S 1575 - A bill to encourage the effective use of community resources to combat hunger and the root causes of hunger by creating opportunity throuhg food recovery and job training. HR 1740/S 790 - A bill to amend the Rochard B Russell National School Lunch Act to permit the simplified summer food programs to be carried out in all States and by all service institutions.

Client expense: $925,350 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2419 - 2007 Farm Bill - reform wasteful commodity title H.R. 2720 - FARM 21 Act of 2007 - Support H.Amd. 700 to H.R. 2419 - Commodity title reform H.Amd. 717 to H.R. 2419 - reform Crop Insurance S. 1422 - Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century - Support S. 2302 - 2007 Farm Bill - Reform Commodity Title S. Amdt 3695 - Payment Limitations - Support S. Amdt 3819 - Reform Crop Insurance - Support S. Amdt 3711 - Substitute Farm Bill - Support Amendment to Deny Market Access Program Subsidies to Tobacco - Support

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Africa Growth and Opportunity Act legislation to amend AGOA; Agriculture (H.R. 2419; S. 1422; S. 1460; S. 1872; S. 1904); Andean Trade Preference Act (H.R. 1830); China Currency (H.R. 321; H.R. 782; H.R. 1002; H.R. 2942; S. 1607; S. 1677); China PNTR (H.R. 1958; S. 571); DR-CAFTA implementation cumulation; GSP legislation to amend the Generalized System of Preferences; Footwear legislation to eliminate footwear tariffs;

Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to the EPA Clean Water Act CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Rule; funding for farm assessments; conservation initiatives. H.R.2419/S.2302, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007. H.R.2720, Farm 21 Act of 2007. S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century. Issues related to the conservation title of the 2002 and 2007 Farm bills.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to the EPA Clean Water Act CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Rule; funding for farm assessments; conservation initiatives; the Clean Air Act and CERCLA; animal welfare policy. H.R.2419/S.2302, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007. H.R.2720, Farm 21 Act of 2007. S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century. Issues related to the conservation title of the 2002 and 2007 Farm bills.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century. H.R.3255, Teddy Roosevelt Bring Back Our Public Lands Act of 2007. Issues related to conservation and hunting. H.R.2419/S.2302, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007; H.R.2720, FARM 21 Act of 2007. H.R.1576/S.469, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions; issues related to conservation easements.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century. Issues related to the EPA Clean Water Act CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Rule; funding for farm assessments; conservation initiatives; the Clean Air Act and CERCLA; animal welfare policy. H.R.2419/S.2302, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007. H.R.2720, Farm 21 Act of 2007. Issues related to the conservation title of the 2002 and 2007 Farm bills.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. 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. 2720/S. 1422 - Farm 21 Act of 2007 S. 1529 - Food Stamp Fairness and Benefit Restoration Act H.R. 1938/S. 1172 - Hunger Free Communities Act President Bush's FY 2008 Budget Proposal U.S. Department of Agriculture's 2007 Farm Bill Proposal S. 1575 - A bill to encourage the effective use of community resources to combat hunger and the root causes of hunger by creating opportunity through food recovery and job training. H.R. 1740/S. 790 - A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to permit the simplified summer food programs to be carried out in all States and by all service institutions. H.R. 3161/S. 1859 - FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill H.R. 2419 - Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 H.R. 2129 - Feeding America's Families Act H.R. 2144/S. 1424 - Farm, Nutrition and Community Investment Act

Client expense: $925,350 · Firm income: Not reported

Haiti (H.R. 1001); Labor (H.R. 1910; H.R. 1992; S. 367); LDC Trade Relief (S. 652); Taiwan (H.Con.Res. 137); Taxation (H.R. 2600); Trade Balance (H.R. 169); Trade Enforcement (H.R. 169; H.R. 1278; S. 445; S. 460); Trade Policy (H.Res. 336; S.Con.Res. 11); Trade Promotion Authority – legislation to renew Presidential Trade Promotion Authority; Trade Remedy Laws (H.R. 708; H.R. 782; H.R. 1127; H.R. 1229; H.R. 2714; H.R. 2942; S. 364; S. 796; S. 974; S. 1440); US-Colombia FTA; US-Korea FTA; US-Panama FTA; US-Peru FTA; Vietnam textile monitoring program; WTO Doha Round negotiations Africa Growth and Opportunity Act – legislation to amend AGOA; Agriculture (H.R. 2419; S. 1422; S. 1460; S. 1872; S. 1904); Andean Trade Preference Act (H.R. 1830); China Currency (H.R. 321; H.R. 782; H.R. 1002; H.R. 2942; S. 1607; S. 1677); China PNTR (H.R. 1958; S. 571); DR-CAFTA implementation – cumulation; GSP – legislation to amend the Generalized System of Preferences; Footwear – legislation to eliminate footwear tariffs;

Client expense: $880,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR2218 - Biofuels Energy Independence Act of 2007- To provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve, and to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make and guarantee loans for the production, distribution, development, and storage of biofuels; HR 2720 - FARM 21 Act of 2007: Food and Agriculture Risk Management for the 21st Century Act of 2007; S1422 - Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century; S1721 & HR 2462 - To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to promote growth and opportunity for the dairy industry in the United States, and for other purposes; S1424 & HR2144 - Farm, Nutrition, and Community Investment Act of 2007; S528 - Federal Milk Marketing Reform Act of 2007- To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from basing minimum prices for Class I milk on the distance or transportation costs from any location that is not within a marketing area, except under certain circumstances, and for other purposes; S1447 - To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make decisions relating to proposed amendments to milk marketing orders not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary holds a hearing; S1722 - Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2007 - To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production, and for other purposes. S887-To restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to the Department of Agriculture; HR2419- Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007; S1872 - Farm Safety Net Improvement Act of 2007;

Client expense: $1,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to the EPA Clean Water Act CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Rule. Issues related to funding for farm assessments. Issues related to conservation initiatives. H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 Issues related to the conservation title of the 2002 and 2007 Farm bills. H.R.2720, Farm 21 Act of 2007 S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to the EPA Clean Water Act CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Rule. Issues related to funding for farm assessments. Issues related to conservation initiatives. Issues related to the Clean Air Act and CERCLA. Issues related to animal welfare policy. H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 Issues related to the conservation title of the 2002 and 2007 Farm bills. H.R.2720, Farm 21 Act of 2007 S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1464/S.1033, The Great Cats and Rare Canids Act of 2007 H.R.1576/S.469, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions; issues related to conservation easements. H.R.1422/S.700, Endangered Species Recovery Act of 2007; issues related to ESA tax incentives. H.R.1179/S.684, Elk Population Management Act of 2007; issues related to allowing hunters to assist wildlife management on national parks. H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 H.R.2720, FARM 21 Act of 2007 S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century Issues related to conservation and hunting. H.R.2643/ S.1696, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 S.272, Wetlands Loan Conservation Act/ S.1641, Wetlands Loan Act of 2007 H.R.2327/ S.1406, Polar Bear Protection Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

S.1422, Farm Risk Management Act for the 21st Century. Issues related to the EPA Clean Water Act CAFO (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) Rule. Issues related to funding for farm assessments. Issues related to conservation initiatives. Issues related to the Clean Air Act and CERCLA. Issues related to animal welfare policy. H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007. Issues related to the conservation title of the 2002 and 2007 Farm bills. H.R.2720, Farm 21 Act of 2007.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

* Dairy Reform in 2007 Farm Bill (H.R. 2419) Milk Income Loss Contract Extension (H.R. 1583, H.R. 2206, H.R. 2419, S. 1422, H.R. 2720) U.S. Department of Agriculture Make Allowance Federal Milk Marketing Order Reform (S. 528, S. 529, S. 1447, H.R. 2766) U.S. Department of Agriculture Sugar Program Reform (H.R. 2419)

Client expense: $249,234 · Firm income: Not reported