Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007

Wireless spectrum auction and telecom issues (HR 5353 Net neutrality bill) and national wireless framework legislation. H.R. 5450 and S.2668 ("listed property - cell phone, pda exemption") General support to communicate benefit of recent and planned acquisitions. H.R. 5793/S.166 -- Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 436 / S. 166 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 H.R. 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Bonus Depreciation/Net Loss Carryback/Investment Tax Credit H.R. 5450 / S. 2668 - Modernize Our Bookkeeping in the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2008 H.R. 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - Removal of Cell Phones from Listed Property H.R. 5793 - Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008 H.R. 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 - R&D Tax Credit S. 3098 - Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 - Listed Property S. 3249 - The Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2008 - Cell Tax S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008 - Listed Property Economic Stimulus Plans

Client expense: $1,750,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Wireless spectrum auction and telecom issues (HR 5353 Net neutrality bill) and national wireless framework legislation. HR 5450 and S. 2668 ("listed property - cell phone, pda exemption"). General support to communicate benefit of recent and planned acquistions. HR 5793/S.166 - Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Federal spectrum and auction policies; general wireless communications issues; AWS spectrum relocation; S. 2033, the "Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act;" S. 166/H.R. 436, the "Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007;" H..R. 5846, the "Wireless Internet Nationwide for Families Act of 2008;" S. 2171, the "Uniform Wireless Consumer Protection Act;" S. 2454, the "Wireless 411 Privacy Act;" House Staff Discussion Draft of Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment Act of 2008; H.R. 3402, the "Calling Card Consumer Protection Act;" S. 2998, the "Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2008" and S. 602, the "Child Safe Viewing Act"

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

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

H.R. 1194 - Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2007 H.R. 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (tax issues) H.R. 3221 - American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (tax issues) H.R. 3970 - Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 3396 - Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act H.R. 3996 - Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 5351 - Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 H.R. 5450 - Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2008 (listed property rules) H.R. 5719 - Taxpayer Assistance & Simplification Act H.R. 5793 - Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008 H.R. 6049 - Energy & Tax Extenders Act of 2008 H.R. 7060 - Renewable Energy & Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 S. 140 & S. 170 - Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2007 S. 166 - Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 S. 2668 - Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2008 (listed property rules) S. 3125 - Energy Independence & Tax Relief Act of 2008 S. 3249 - Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2008 S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Family and Disaster Relief Act of 2008 S. 3478 - Energy Independence & Investment Act of 2008 Treasury regulations on capitalization under I.R.C. sec 263a VoIP Sourcing Tax Legislation

Client expense: $3,370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

S. 1446, the National Capital Transportation Amendment Act of 2007; S. 2668, the Modernization of Bookkeeping in the Law for Employees Cell Phones Act of 2008; H.R. 436/S.166, the Cell Phone Moratorium Act; S. 780, the Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act; S. 2033, Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act; S. 2171 Uniform Wireless Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 5719, the Taxpayer Assitance and Simplification Act; H.R. 5793, the Cell Tax Fairness Act; broadband stimulus proposals and any issues related to spectrum and wireless policy.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1446, the National Capital Transportation Amendment Act of 2007; S. 2668, the Modernization of Bookkeeping in the Law for Employees Cell Phones Act of 2008; H.R. 436/S166, the Cell Phone Moratorium Act; S. 780, the Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act; S. 2033, the Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act; S. 2171, Uniform Wireless Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 5719, the Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act; H.R. 5793, the Cell Tax Fairness Act; and any issues related to telecom policy

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1446, the National Capital Transportation Amendment Act of 2007;S.2668, the Modernization of Bookkeeping in the Law for Employees Cell Phones Act of 2008; H.R. 436/S.166, The Cell Phone Moratorium Act; S. 780, the Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act; S. 2033, teh Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act; S. 2171, Uniform Wireless Consumer Proctection Act; HR 5719, the Taxpayer Assitance and Simplification Act; H.R. 5793, the Cell Tax Fairness Act; Broadband Stimulus proposals before Congress; and any issues related to wireless policy.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored all legislative activity with respect to issues influencing the telecommunications industry. Specifically: S. 704/H.R. 740, to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent called ID spoofing and for other purposes S. 385, to improve the interoperability of emergency communications equipment. S. 93, to authorize NTIA to borrow against anticipated receipts of the Digital Television and Public Safety Fund to initiate migration to a national IP-enabled emergency network capable of receiving and responding to all citizen activated emergency communications. S. 428, to amend the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999, and for other purposes; would grant IP-enabled voice providers the right of access to essential 911 components comparable to the rights of access granted to commercial mobile service providers. S. 166/H.R. 436, to restrict any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services. S. 1190, to promote the deployment and adoption of telecommunications services and information technologies, and for other purposes S. Res. 191, a resolution establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next-generation broadband networks to access the Internet and for other uses by 2015, and calling upon Congress and the President to develop a strategy, enact legislation,and adopt policies to accomplish this objective S. 101, to update and reinvigorate universal service provided under the Communications Act of 1934 S. 234/S.337, to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces S. 711, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the contribution base for universal service, establish a separate account within the universal service fund to support the deployment of broadband service in unserved areas of the United States and for other purposes S. 215, to amend the Communication Act 1934 to ensure net neutrality S.2171 : A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a uniform set of customer service and consumer protection requirements for providers of wireless telecommunications services. S.2033 : A bill to provide for greater disclosure to, and empowerment of, consumers who have entered into a contract for cellular telephone service. H.R. 836 to amend title 18, United States Code, to better assure cyber-security,and for other purposes H.R. 936/S.92 to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the unlawful acquisitions and use of confidential customer proprietary network information, and for other purposes H.R. 2054, to reform the universal service provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, and for other purposes H.R. 338, to improve communications interoperability for emergency response H.R. 1776, to require employees at a call center who either initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose the physical location of such employees Universal Service and intercarrier compensation reform@FCC. H.R.436 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 To restrict any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services. H.R.1776 Call Center Consumer's Right to Know Act To require employees at a call center who either initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose the physical location of such employees. H.R.3010 Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. H.R.3298 21st Century Service members Protection Act To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to terminate or suspend certain service contracts entered into before the individual receives notice of a permanent change of station or deployment orders and to provide penalties for violations of interest rate limitations. H.R.3919 Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 To provide for a comprehensive nationwide inventory of existing broadband service, and for other purposes. H.R. 5793 and S.166 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 A bill to restrict any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services. H.R. 6320, To ensure individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet protocol based communication and video programming technologies in the 21st century. S.609 Universal Service and Anti-Deficiency Act A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. S.780 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the unlawful acquisition and use of confidential customer proprietary network information, and for other purposes. S.1190 Connect the Nation Act A bill to promote the deployment and adoption of telecommunications services and information technologies, and for other purposes. S.1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act A bill to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of broadband services and to promote the deployment of affordable broadband services to all parts of the Nation. H.R. 7000 The Universal Service Roaming Act.

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

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

S.166, H.R. 436, A bill to restrict any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services. - entire bill S. 2668 & H.R. 5450 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to remove cell phones from listed property under 280F. - entire bill

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1446, the National Capital Transportation Amendment Act of 2007; S. 2668, the Modernization of Bookkeeping in the Law for Emplyees Cell Phones Act of 2008; H.R. 436/S.166, the Cell Phone Moratorium Act; S. 780, the Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act; S. 2033, the Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act; S. 2171, Uniform Wireless Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 5719 the Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act; H.R. 5793, the Cell Tax Fairness Act; and any issues related to wireless policy

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 1446, the National Capital Transportation Amendment Act of 2007; S. 2668, the Modernization of Bookkeeping in the Law for Employees Cell Phones Act of 2008; H.R. 436/S. 166, the Cell Phone Moratorium Act; S. 780, the Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act; S. 2033 Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act; S. 2171 Uniform Wireless Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 5719 the Taxpayer Assitance and Simplification Act; H.R 5793, the Cell Tax Fairness Act; and any issues related to spectrum and wireless.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 3670, H.R. 5793, H.R. 5267, S. 34, H. 3396, H.R. 3359, H.R. 3678, S. 1726, S. 1453, S. 156, H.R. 743, H.R. 1077, S. 166, H.R. 436, H.R. 2230, H.R. 2453, H.R. 3679

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $25,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1023 To support repeal of the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. HR 1194 Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2007 - Advocated in favor of permanent repeals of the 3% federal excise tax on local telephone service. HR 1424 Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 - As it relates to R&D tax credit and the extension of the look - through rules for payments between foreign corporations through 2009. HR 2138 Investment in America Act of 2007 - Advocated in favor of making permanent the R&D tax credit. HR 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 - Concerning the tax title (Section 408) covering expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures and the economic substance doctrine provisions. HR 3396 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act - To support simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes. HR 3679 State Video Tax Fairness Act of 2007 - To address need for a true level playing field for taxing video services. HR 3996 Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2007 - To support extending certain expiring provisions, including the R&D tax credit. HR 3735 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreigh corporations. HR 3970 Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 - As it relates to lowering the corporate tax rate. HR 5140 Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 - As it relates to bonus depreciation for corporations. HR 5450 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phone from listed property - To support repeal of outdated call logs documenting occasional personal use of employer-provided wireless phones. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - As it related to Section 3 removing cellular telephones from "listed property", health savings accounts and timing for payment of corporate estimated tax. HR 5793 General support of restrictions on any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services. HR 6049 Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 - As it relates to the extension of the R&D tax credit, extension of the CFC look-through rule contained in Section 954(c)(6) of IRC. HR 7060 To amend the IRC of 1986 as it relates to extending the R&D tax credit and the look-through rules for payments between related controlled foreign corporations. S 34 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act - To support simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes. S 41 Research Competitiveness Act of 2007 - To support making permanent the R&D tax credit. S 140 Telephone Excise Tax Repeal of 2007 - To support permanent repeal of the 3% federal excise tax on local telephone service. S 166 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 - To support permanent repeal of the 3% federal excise tax on local telephone service. S 170 Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2007 - To support permanent repeal of the 3% federal excise tax on local telephone service. S 2209 Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007 - To support R&D tax credits. S 2668 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phone from listed property - To support repeal of outdated call logs documenting occasional personal use of employer-provided wireless phones. S 2886 Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 - As it relates to extension of R&D tax credit and the CFC look-through role contained in Section 954(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. S 3249 Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2008 - To restrict any state or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on mobile wireless communication services, providers or property. S 3335 To amend the IRC of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions related to R&D tax credit and the CFC look-through rules.

Client expense: $3,160,401 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Federal spectrum and auction policies; general wireless communications issues; AWS spectrum relocation; S. 2033, the "Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act;" S. 166/H.R. 436, the "Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007;" H..R. 5846, the "Wireless Internet Nationwide for Families Act of 2008;" S. 2171, the "Uniform Wireless Consumer Protection Act;" S. 2454, the "Wireless 411 Privacy Act;" House Staff Discussion Draft of Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment Act of 2008; H.R. 3402, the "Calling Card Consumer Protection Act;" and S. 2998, the "Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2008"

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

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

HR 436/S 166, HR 1818, HR 5140, HR 5450/S 2668, HR 5719, HR 5793, HR 6049

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

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

S. 2668, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2008, S. 156, Internet Tax Non-Discrimination Act of 2007, S. 140 and S. 170, Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2007, S. 166, Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007, S. 41, R&D Tax Credit, S. 777 3% Withholding, S. 6, Energy Tax legislation

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H. R. 5450/S. 2668, Modernize Our Bookkeeping in the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2008, listed properties. H.R. 401/S.1446, National Capital Transportation Amendments Act of 2007, WMATA reauthorization. H.R. 436, H.R. 5793, S. 166, S. 3249, Cell Phone Moratorium Act. Rural cellular transition

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 436 / S. 166 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 H.R. 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 H.R. 5450 / S. 2668 - Modernize Our Bookkeeping in the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2008 H.R. 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R. 5793 - Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008 H.R. 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 S. 3098 - Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 S. 3249 - The Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2008 S. 3335 - Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008

Client expense: $1,490,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Monitored and reacted to proposals tied to the federal excise tax on communications which is unfairly applied to different communications services, the federal estate tax, which prohibits the transfer of rural telcos and other rural assets to heirs, and other taxation initiatives that may help or hinder the operations of rural community-based communications providers. Also focused attention on the full implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley statute that has the potential to create many financial burdens on small business entities such as rural communications providers. During the reporting period the association focused particular attention on the following: Miscellaneous Tax: H.R. 3861-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the AMT refundable credit amount for individuals with long-term unused credits for prior year minimun tax liability-all sections. H.R. 3996-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions-all sections. Also the resolution for consideration, H. Res. 809. H.R. 5558-To limit the discriminatory taxation of oil pipeline property-all sections. H.R. 6049-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, and to provide individual income tax relief-sections relating to tax expirations affecting small businesses and NTCA. benefit plans. S. 2342-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide alternative minimum tax relief for 2007 and to provide special tax rates for certain capital gains and qualified dividend income for 2007-all sections. S. 2389-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the alternative minimum tax credit amount for individuals with long-term unused credits for prior year minimum tax liability-all sections. Federal Excise Tax: H.R. 1194-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other communications services-all sections. H.R. 3997-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief and protections for military personnal-all sections. H.R. 5793-To restrict any state or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property-all sections. H.R. 6081-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide benefits for military personnel-all sections. S. 140-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other communications services-all sections. S. 166-To restrict any state from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services-all sections. S. 170-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other communications services-all sections.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

Monitored and reacted to proposals tied to the federal excise tax on communications which is unfairly applied to different communications services, the federal estate tax, which inhibits the transfer of rural telcos and other rural assets to heirs, and other taxation initiatives that may help or hinder the operations of rural community-based communications providers. Also focused attention on the full implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley statute that has the potential to create many financial burdens on small business entities such as rural communications providers. During the reporting period, the association focused particular attention on the following: Miscellaneous Tax: H.R. 3861 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the AMT refundable credit amount for individuals with long-term unused credits for prior year minimum tax liability all sections. H.R. 3996 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions all sections. Also the resolution for consideration, H. Res. 809. H.R.6049 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, and to provide individual income tax relief sections relating to tax expirations affecting small businesses and NTCA benefit plans. S. 2342 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide alternative minimum tax relief for 2007 and to provide special tax rates for certain capital gains and qualified dividend income for 2007 all sections. S. 2389 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the alternative minimum tax credit amount for individuals with long-term unused credits for prior year minimum tax liability all sections. Federal Excise Tax: H.R. 1194 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other communications services all sections. H.R.3997 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief and protections for military personnel all sections. H.R.5793 To restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property all sections. H.R.6081 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide benefits for military personnel all sections. S. 140 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other communications services all sections. S.166 To restrict any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services all sections. S. 170 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other communications services all sections. S.3249 A bill to restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on mobile wireless communications services, providers, or property all sections.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

Monitored all legislative activity with respect to issues influencing the telecommunications industry. Specifically: S. 704/H.R. 740, to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent called ID spoofing and for other purposes S. 385, to improve the interoperability of emergency communications equipment. S. 93, to authorize NTIA to borrow against anticipated receipts of the Digital Television and Public Safety Fund to initiate migration to a national IP-enabled emergency network capable of receiving and responding to all citizen activated emergency communications. S. 428, to amend the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999, and for other purposes; would grant IP-enabled voice providers the right of access to essential 911 components comparable to the rights of access granted to commercial mobile service providers. S. 166/H.R. 436, to restrict any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services. S. 1190, to promote the deployment and adoption of telecommunications services and information technologies, and for other purposes S. Res. 191, a resolution establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next-generation broadband networks to access the Internet and for other uses by 2015, and calling upon Congress and the President to develop a strategy, enact legislation,and adopt policies to accomplish this objective S. 101, to update and reinvigorate universal service provided under the Communications Act of 1934 S. 234/S.337, to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces S. 711, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the contribution base for universal service, establish a separate account within the universal service fund to support the deployment of broadband service in unserved areas of the United States and for other purposes S. 215, to amend the Communication Act 1934 to ensure net neutrality S.2171 : A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a uniform set of customer service and consumer protection requirements for providers of wireless telecommunications services. S.2033 : A bill to provide for greater disclosure to, and empowerment of, consumers who have entered into a contract for cellular telephone service. H.R. 836 to amend title 18, United States Code, to better assure cyber-security,and for other purposes H.R. 936/S.92 to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the unlawful acquisitions and use of confidential customer proprietary network information, and for other purposes H.R. 2054, to reform the universal service provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, and for other purposes H.R. 338, to improve communications interoperability for emergency response H.R. 1776, to require employees at a call center who either initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose the physical location of such employees Universal Service and intercarrier compensation reform@FCC. H.R.436 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 To restrict any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services. H.R.1776 Call Center Consumer's Right to Know Act To require employees at a call center who either initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose the physical location of such employees. H.R.3010 Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. H.R.3298 21st Century Service members Protection Act To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to terminate or suspend certain service contracts entered into before the individual receives notice of a permanent change of station or deployment orders and to provide penalties for violations of interest rate limitations. H.R.3919 Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 To provide for a comprehensive nationwide inventory of existing broadband service, and for other purposes. H.R. 5793 and S.166 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 A bill to restrict any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services. H.R. 6320, To ensure individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet protocol based communication and video programming technologies in the 21st century. S.609 Universal Service and Anti-Deficiency Act A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. S.780 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the unlawful acquisition and use of confidential customer proprietary network information, and for other purposes. S.1190 Connect the Nation Act A bill to promote the deployment and adoption of telecommunications services and information technologies, and for other purposes. S.1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act A bill to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of broadband services and to promote the deployment of affordable broadband services to all parts of the Nation. H.R. 7000 The Universal Service Roaming Act.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S.166, H.R. 436, A bill to restrict any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services. - entire bill S. 2668 & H.R. 5450 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to remove cell phones from listed property under 280F. - entire bill

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 436 / S. 166 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 H.R. 1818 Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2007 H.R. 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 H.R. 5450 / S. 2668 Modernize Our Bookkeeping in the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2008 H.R. 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R. 5793 Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008 H.R. 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008

Client expense: $1,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

HR 436/S 166, HR 1818, HR 5140, HR 5450/S 2668, HR 5719, HR 5793, HR 6049

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

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

S. 2668, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2008, S. 156 Internet Tax Non-Discrimination Act of 2007, S. 140 and S. 170, Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2007, S. 166, Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007, S. 41, R&D Tax Credit, S. 777 3% Withholding, S. 6 Energy Tax Legislation

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1023 To support repeal of the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. HR 1194 Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2007 - Advocated in favor of permanent repeals of the 3% federal excise tax on local telephone service. HR 2138 Investment in America Act of 2007 - Advocated in favor of making permanent the R&D tax credit. HR 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 - Concerning the tax title (Section 408) covering expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures and the economic substance doctrine provisions. HR 3396 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act - To support simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes. HR 3679 State Video Tax Fairness Act of 2007 - To oppose bill as it would not necessarily support a level playing field for taxing video services. HR 3996 Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2007 - To support extending certain expiring provisions, including the R&D tax credit. HR 3735 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreigh corporations. HR 3970 Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 - as it relates to lowering the corporate tax rate. HR 5140 Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 - As it relates to bonus depreciation for corporations. HR 5450 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phone from listed property - To support repeal of outdated call logs documenting occasional personal use of employer-provided wireless phones. HR 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 - As it related to Section 3 removing cellular telephones from "listed property", health savings accounts and timing for payment of corporate estimated tax. HR 5793 General support of restrictions on any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services. HR 6049 Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 - As it relates to the extension of the R&D tax credit, extension of the CFC look-through rule contained in Section 954(c)(6) of IRC. S 34 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act - To support simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes. S 41 Research Competitiveness Act of 2007 - To support making permanent the R&D tax credit. S 140 Telephone Excise Tax Repeal of 2007 - To support permanent repeal of the 3% federal excise tax on local telephone service. S 166 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 - To support permanent repeal of the 3% federal excise tax on local telephone service. S 170 Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2007 - To support permanent repeal of the 3% federal excise tax on local telephone service. S 2209 Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007 - To support R&D tax credits. S 2668 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phone from listed property - To support repeal of outdated call logs documenting occasional personal use of employer-provided wireless phones. S 2886 Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 - As it relates to extension of R&D tax credit and the CFC look-through role contained in Section 954(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Client expense: $3,323,795 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

S. 34, H. 3396, H.R. 3359, H.R. 3678, S. 1726, S. 1453, S. 156, H.R. 743, H.R. 1077, S. 166, H.R. 436, H.R. 2230, H.R. 2453, H.R. 3679

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $25,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Federal spectrum and auction policies; general wireless communications issues; AWS spectrum relocation; S. 2033, the "Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act;" S. 166/H.R. 436, the "Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007;" H..R. 5846, the "Wireless Internet Nationwide for Families Act of 2008;" S. 2171, the "Uniform Wireless Consumer Protection Act;" S. 2454, the "Wireless 411 Privacy Act;" House Staff Discussion Draft of Wireless Consumer Protection and Community Broadband Empowerment Act of 2008

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

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

H.R. 436 / S. 166 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 H.R. 1818 Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2007 H.R. 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 H.R. 5450 / S. 2668 Modernize Our Bookkeeping in the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2008 H.R. 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R. 5793 Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2008 H.R. 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008

Client expense: $1,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Monitored and reacted to proposals tied to the federal excise tax on communications which is unfairly applied to different communications services, the federal estate tax, which prohibits the transfer of rural telcos and other rural assets to heirs, and other taxation initiatives that may help or hinder the operations of rural community-based communications providers. Also focused attention on the full implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley statute that has the potential to create many financial burdens on small business entities such as rural communications providers. During the reporting period the association focused particular attention on the following: Miscellaneous Tax: H.R. 3861-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the AMT refundable credit amount for individuals with long-term unused credits for prior year minimun tax liability-all sections. H.R. 3996-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions-all sections. Also the resolution for consideration, H. Res. 809. H.R. 5558-To limit the discriminatory taxation of oil pipeline property-all sections. H.R. 6049-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, and to provide individual income tax relief-sections relating to tax expirations affecting small businesses and NTCA. benefit plans. S. 2342-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide alternative minimum tax relief for 2007 and to provide special tax rates for certain capital gains and qualified dividend income for 2007-all sections. S. 2389-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the alternative minimum tax credit amount for individuals with long-term unused credits for prior year minimum tax liability-all sections. Federal Excise Tax: H.R. 1194-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other communications services-all sections. H.R. 3997-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief and protections for military personnal-all sections. H.R. 5793-To restrict any state or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property-all sections. H.R. 6081-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide benefits for military personnel-all sections. S. 140-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other communications services-all sections. S. 166-To restrict any state from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services-all sections. S. 170-To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other communications services-all sections.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

Monitored all legislative activity with respect to issues influencing the telecommunications industry. Specifically: S. 704/H.R. 740, to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent called ID spoofing and for other purposes S. 385, to improve the interoperability of emergency communications equipment. S. 93, to authorize NTIA to borrow against anticipated receipts of the Digital Television and Public Safety Fund to initiate migration to a national IP-enabled emergency network capable of receiving and responding to all citizen activated emergency communications. S. 428, to amend the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999, and for other purposes; would grant IP-enabled voice providers the right of access to essential 911 components comparable to the rights of access granted to commercial mobile service providers. S. 166/H.R. 436, to restrict any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services. S. 1190, to promote the deployment and adoption of telecommunications services and information technologies, and for other purposes S. Res. 191, a resolution establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next-generation broadband networks to access the Internet and for other uses by 2015, and calling upon Congress and the President to develop a strategy, enact legislation,and adopt policies to accomplish this objective S. 101, to update and reinvigorate universal service provided under the Communications Act of 1934 S. 234/S.337, to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding television white spaces S. 711, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the contribution base for universal service, establish a separate account within the universal service fund to support the deployment of broadband service in unserved areas of the United States and for other purposes S. 215, to amend the Communication Act 1934 to ensure net neutrality S.2171 : A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a uniform set of customer service and consumer protection requirements for providers of wireless telecommunications services. S.2033 : A bill to provide for greater disclosure to, and empowerment of, consumers who have entered into a contract for cellular telephone service. H.R. 836 to amend title 18, United States Code, to better assure cyber-security,and for other purposes H.R. 936/S.92 to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the unlawful acquisitions and use of confidential customer proprietary network information, and for other purposes H.R. 2054, to reform the universal service provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, and for other purposes H.R. 338, to improve communications interoperability for emergency response H.R. 1776, to require employees at a call center who either initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose the physical location of such employees Universal Service Reform@FCC. H.R.436 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 To restrict any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services. H.R.1776 Call Center Consumer's Right to Know Act To require employees at a call center who either initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose the physical location of such employees. H.R.3010 Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 To amend chapter 1 of title 9 of United States Code with respect to arbitration. H.R.3298 21st Century Service members Protection Act To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to terminate or suspend certain service contracts entered into before the individual receives notice of a permanent change of station or deployment orders and to provide penalties for violations of interest rate limitations. H.R.3919 Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 To provide for a comprehensive nationwide inventory of existing broadband service, and for other purposes. H.R. 5793 and S.166 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 A bill to restrict any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services. H.R. 6320, To ensure individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet protocol based communication and video programming technologies in the 21st century. S.609 Universal Service and Anti-Deficiency Act A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. S.780 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the unlawful acquisition and use of confidential customer proprietary network information, and for other purposes. S.1190 Connect the Nation Act A bill to promote the deployment and adoption of telecommunications services and information technologies, and for other purposes. S.1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act A bill to improve the quality of federal and state data regarding the availability and quality of broadband services and to promote the deployment of affordable broadband services to all parts of the Nation.

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 436/s.166 Cell Phone Moratorium Act; S. 780, Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act; S. 2033 Cell Phone Consumer Empowerment Act; S.2171 Uniform Wireless Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 5719, the Taxpayer Assitance and Simplification Act; H.R. 5793, the Cell Tax Fairness Act; and any issues related to spectrum and general wireless policy.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 436/S.166 Cell Phone Moratorium Act; S. 215 Internet Freedom Preservation act; S. 780, Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act; S. 2033 Cell Phone Consumer Emporwerment Act; S. 2171 Unirorm Wireless Consumer Protection Act; H.R. 5719, the Taxpayer Assistance and Simplfications Act; H.R. 5793, the Cell Tax Fairness Act; H.R. 6304, FISA Reauthorization Act; and any issues related to spectrum and wireless policy.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.166, H.R. 436, A bill to restrict any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services. - entire bill S. 2668 & H.R. 5450 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to remove cell phones from listed property under 280F. - entire bill

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 436 / S. 166 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 H.R. 1818 Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2007 H.R. 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 H.R. 5450 / S. 2668 Modernize Our Bookkeeping in the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2008 H.R. 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008

Client expense: $2,170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Wireless Tax Moratorium legislation; HR 3678; S 166/HR 436

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

HR 436/S 166; HR 1818; HR 5140; HR 5450/S 2668; HR 5719

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H.R. 436 / S. 166 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 H.R. 1818 Broadband Deployment Acceleration Act of 2007 H.R. 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 H.R. 5450 / S. 2668 Modernize Our Bookkeeping in the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2008 H.R. 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008

Client expense: $2,170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H.R. 436 / S. 166 - Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007

Client expense: $282,760 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 278 A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of Title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. HR 338 Improving Communications Interoperability Grant Program Act HR 436 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 HR 462 Emergency Amateur Radio Interference Protection Act of 2007 HR 600 Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act of 2007 HR 602 A bill to amend section 119 of Title 17, United States Code, to allow the secondary transmission to any subscriber in the state of Oklahoma of primary transmissions of local network stations in that state. HR 608 Digital Television Consumer Education Act of 2007 HR 694 Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2007 HR 740 Preventing Harassment through Outbound Number Enforcement (PHONE) Act of 2007 HR 836 Cyber-Security Enhancement and Consumer Data Protection Act of 2007 HR 852 Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2007 HR 863 A bill to improve communications interoperability for emergency response. HR 876 Securing Adolescents From Exploitation-Online (SAFE) Act of 2007 HR 936 A bill to prohibit fraudulent access to telephone records. HR 964 Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass (SPY) Act HR 1120 Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 HR 1194 Telephone Excise Repeal Act of 2007 HR 1320 Interference Protection for Existing Television Band Devices Act of 2007 HR 1525 Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 HR 1597 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 HR 1788 Re-Channelization of Public Safety Spectrum Act HR 2035 Rural Broadband Improvement Act HR 2054 Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 HR 2060 Internet Radio Equality Act HR 2174 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 HR 1685 Data Security Act of 2007 HR 2566 National Digital Television Consumer Education Act HR 2569 Rural Broadband Deployment Act HR 2725 Alarm Customer VoIP Notification Act of 2007 HR 2738 Family and Consumer Choice Act of 2007 HR 2802 Local Community Radio Act of 2007 HR 2821 Television Freedom Act of 2007 HR 2905 Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007 HR 2917 Transition Education Accountability Report Act of 2007 S 49 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prevent the carriage of child pornography by video service providers, to protect children from online predators and to restrict the sale or purchase of children's personal information in interstate commerce. S 92 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S 101 Universal Service for Americans (USA) Act S 140 Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2007 S 156 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 S 166 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 S 170 Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2007 S 215 Internet Freedom Preservation Act S 234 Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 S 258 A bill to clarify provisions relating to statutory copyright licenses for satellite carriers. S 291 Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act of 2007 S 315 Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S 337 A bill to require the FCC to issue a final order regarding white spaces, and for other purposes. S 428 IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007 S 431 Keeping the Internet Devoid of Sexual Predators (KIDS) Act of 2007 S 495 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 S 519 Securing Adolescents from Exploitation-Online Act of 2007 S 602 Child Safe Viewing Act of 2007 S 609 A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of Title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. S 711 Universal Service for the 21st Century Act S 744 Spectrum Availability for Emergency-Response and Law-Enforcement to Improve Vital Emergency Services (SAVE LIVES) Act S 760 Four Corners Television Access Act of 2007 S 780 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S 781 A bill to extend the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to collect Do-Not-Call Registry fees to fiscal years after fiscal year 2007. S 1032 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 S 1086 Cyber Safety for Kids Act of 2007 S 1353 Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 S 1439 Rural Broadband Improvement Act of 2007 S 1453 ITFA Extension Act of 2007 S 1492 Broadband Data Improvement Act S 1493 Advanced Information and Communications Technology Research Act S 1622 A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to reevaluate the band plans for the upper 700 megaHertz band and the un-auctioned portions of the lower 700 megaHertz band and reconfigure them to include spectrum to be licensed for small geographic areas. S 1625 Counter Spy Act S 1629 Emergency Amateur Radio Interference Protection Act of 2007 S 1650 Max Cleland Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act S 1654 A bill to prohibit the sale or provision of caller ID spoofing services. S 1675 Local Community Radio Act of 2007 S 1742 Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 436 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 - General support of restrictions on any State from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services. HR 743 Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2007 - Advocated in favor of permanent ban on taxing commerce on the Internet. HR 1023 To support repeal of the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. HR 1194 Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2007 - Advocated in favor of permanent repeals of the 3% federal excise tax on local telephone service. HR 2138 Investment in America Act of 2007 - Advocated in favor of making permanent the R&D tax credit. HR 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 - Concerning the tax title (Section 408) covering expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures and the economic substance doctrine provisions. HR 3396 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act - To support simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes. HR 3679 State Video Tax Fairness Act of 2007 - To oppose bill as it would not necessarily support a level playing field for taxing video services. HR 3996 Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2007 - To support extending certain expiring provisions, including the R&D tax credit. HR 5140 Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 - As it relates to bonus depreciation for corporations. HR 5450 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove cell phone from listed property - To support repeal of outdated call logs documenting occasional personal use of employer-provided wireless phones. S 34 Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act - To support simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes. S 41 Research Competitiveness Act of 2007 - To support making permanent the R&D tax credit. S 140 Telephone Excise Tax Repeal of 2007 - To support permanent repeal of the 3% federal excise tax on local telephone service. S 166 Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 - To support permanent repeal of the 3% federal excise tax on local telephone service. S 170 Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2007 - To support permanent repeal of the 3% federal excise tax on local telephone service. S 2209 Research Credit Improvement Act of 2007 - To support R&D tax credits.

Client expense: $5,213,841 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

S. 166 & H.R. 436 - Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007 H.R. 1194, S. 140 & S. 170 - Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2007 H.R. 3056 - Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 related to 3% tax withholding H.R. 3970 - Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007 related to reorganizations, corporate tax rates and other issues H.R. 5140 & Public Law No: 110-185, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, related to bonus depreciation H.R. 3396 & S. 34 - Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act, related to telecommunications tax simplification H.R. 2312 & S. 502 - To make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends H.R. 5169 - Grow American Investment No Jobs Act of 2008, related to corporate tax rates H.R. 2138 & S. 41 & S. 2209 - To permanently extend the research credit H.R. (Staff Draft) & S. (Staff Draft) - VOIP Tax Sourcing Bill H.R. (Staff Draft) - Wireless Internet Tax Moratorium Proposed Treasury Regulations under Sec. 263 of the I.R.C. related to capitalization of repair costs

Client expense: $3,880,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

S. 156 Internet Tax Non-Discrimination Act of 2007; S. 140 and S. 170, Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2007; S. 166, Cell Phone Tax Moratorium Act of 2007; S. 41, R&D Tax Credit; S. 777, 3% Withholding; S. 6, Energy Tax Legislation

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE