Farm Safety Net Improvement 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. H.R.6432, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding generic new animal drugs. H.R.6598, to amend U.S. Code to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. H.R.6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.6793, to help local farmers to grow food to be sold locally and for other purposes. H.R.6849, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to help alleviate ban on certain payments. H.R.6921, to provide more oversight, transparency to commodity futures markets. H.R.6976, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.7202, to provide disaster aid to producers who suffered 2008 crop year losses via natural disaster. S.3248, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to clarify treatment of limits on certain commodity purchases. S.3251, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 1974 Trade Act to authorized assistance payments. S.3255, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide more energy, ag contract oversight. S.3267, to amend Federal Meat, Poultry and Egg Products Inspection Acts and Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.3337, to implement conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. S.3404, to amend the Beef Research and Information Act to promote U.S. beef. S.3435, to allow CRP participants to participate in feed use program. S.3538, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to allow certain farm payments. S.3577, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation. S.3588, to provide grants to hospitals and others to acquire local nutritious agricultural products. S.3644, to provide crop disaster assistance to producers suffering 2008 crop year losses from natural disaster. 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.

Client expense: $210,369 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 2041 and H.R. 4852, the False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007, including sections concerning proposed changes to liability provisions, measure of damages, public disclosure provisions, government employee relator provision, statute of limitations, CID provisions, retaliation provision and retroactivity of the proposed amendments; H.R. 3010 and S. 1872, The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007, including provisions of the bill that would effectively remove arbitration as a means of settling disputes and call into question all existing arbitration agreements

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1242: To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to establish a biofuel pilot program and a program to make loans and loan guarantees to producers of experimental biofuel crops. H.R.3160: To amen the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade taxation of U.S. income H.R.2419/S.2302: Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act: EQUIP, CSP, Nutrient Management and Biomass definition sections H.R.1621/S.2280: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain farming business machinery and equipment as 5-yar property for purposes of depreciation H.R.872: New ERA Act of 2007 H.R.1023: To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities S.1759: The Agricultural Competition Enhancement Act S. 1872: The Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.2242: Heartland, Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 H.R.2419: Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act: PL 110-234 S.3268: Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 S. 3478, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for the production of energy, to provide transportation and domestic fuel security, and to provide incentives for energy conservation and energy efficiency, and for other purposes. S. 3538: A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to suspend a prohibition on payments to certain farms with limited base acres for the 2008 and 2009 crop years, to extend the signup for direct payments and counter-cyclical payments for the 2008 crop year, and for other purposes. USDA Climate Change scoping plan

Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S.1242: To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to establish a biofuel pilot program and a program to make loans and loan guarantees to producers of experimental biofuel crops. H.R.3160: To amen the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade taxation of U.S. income H.R.2419/S.2302: Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act: EQUIP, CSP, Nutrient Management and Biomass definition sections H.R.1621/S.2280: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain farming business machinery and equipment as 5-yar property for purposes of depreciation H.R.872: New ERA Act of 2007 H.R.1023: To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities S.1759: The Agricultural Competition Enhancement Act S. 1872: The Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.2242: Heartland, Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 H.R.2419: Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act: PL 110-234 S.3268: Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008

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

S. 2041 and H.R. 4852, the False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007, including sections concerning proposed changes to liability provisions, measure of damages, public disclosure provisions, government employee relator provision, statute of limitations, CID provisions, retaliation provision and retroactivity of the proposed amendments; H.R. 3010 and S. 1872, The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007, including provisions of the bill that would effectively remove arbitration as a means of settling disputes and call into question all existing arbitration agreements

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $200,000

Government targets: 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. 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.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act H.R. 2419, Food and Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs ; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for producers, oppose managed trade in sugar Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title III, Trade; eliminate cuts to GSM-102, oppose Local & Regional Purchase in food aid, Title VII, Research; all studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, promote aflatoxin research for corn Title IX, Energy; all provisions related to bioenergy and biofuels Title XI, Misc; Request language to mandate independent actuarial review of crop insurance rating system Tax Title; All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions Pryor-Lincoln Amendment; oppose portions of proposed text as worded H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S.1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Enterprise Unit Coverage Federal Crop Insurance/GAO Study Program Federal Crop Insurance - Biotech Yield Endorsement Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Executive Branch: Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards DHS Chemical Security Rulemaking Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue & Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisiions to Prevent Planting Provisions USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Marketing Assistance Program Administration Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program-Enterprise Unit & Whole Farm Coverage Subsidy Pilot Legalization Federal Crop Insurance Program Endorsement of Biotech Yield Endorsement Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Commodity Futures Trading Commission - Inquiry into the lack of convergence betwen the futures and cash prices, impact of higher margin requirements' on grain elevators and producers' ability to forward contract the sale of their commodities. Request to participate in a public roundtable meeting to discuss the current markets and the price discovery function of exchanges. Addressed issues of concern regarding rate of progress in adjusting premiums of crop insurance products on a more actuarially sound basis. Letters of Support for the FCIC approval of BYE (biotechnology endorsement) discount product for federal crop insurance policies.

S. 2041 and H.R. 4852, the False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007, including sections concerning proposed changes to liability provisions, measure of damages, public disclosure provision, government employee relator provision, statute of limitations, CID provisions, retaliation provision and retroactivity of the proposed amendments; H.R. 3010 and S. 1872, The Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007, including provisions of the bill that would effectively remove arbitration as a means of settling disputes and call into question all existing arbitration agreements

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1242: To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to establish a biofuel pilot program and a program to make loans and loan guarantees to producers of experimental biofuel crops. H.R. 3160: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade taxation of U.S. income H.R. 2419/S. 2302: Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act: EQUIP, CSP, Nutrient Management and Biomass definition sections H.R. 1621/S. 2280: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain farming business machinery and equipmnet as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation. H.R. 872: New ERA Act of 2007 H.R. 1023: To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. S. 1759: The Agricultureal Competition Enhancement Act S. 1872: The Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S. 2242: Heartland, Habitat, Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2007

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S.1242: To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to establish a biofuel pilot program and a program to make loans and loan guarantees to producers of experimental biofuel crops. H.R. 3160: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade taxation of U.S. income H.R. 2419/S. 2302: Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act: EQUIP, CSP, Nutrient Management and Biomass definition sections H.R. 1621/S. 2280: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain farming business machinery and equipmnet as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation. H.R. 872: New ERA Act of 2007 H.R. 1023: To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. S. 1759: The Agricultureal Competition Enhancement Act S. 1872: The Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S. 2242: Heartland, Habitat, Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2007

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S.1242: To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to establish a biofuel pilot program and a program to make loans and loan guarantees to producers of experimental biofuel crops. H.R. 3160: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade taxation of U.S. income H.R. 2419/S. 2302: Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act: EQUIP, CSP, Nutrient Management and Biomass definition sections H.R. 1621/S. 2280: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain farming business machinery and equipmnet as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation. H.R. 872: New ERA Act of 2007 H.R. 1023: To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. S. 1759: The Agricultureal Competition Enhancement Act S. 1872: The Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S. 2242: Heartland, Habitat, Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2007

Client expense: $460,000 · 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.

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

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.

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

H.R.1551 Healthy Farms, Foods & Fuels Act of 2007 H.R.2720 H.Amendment 700 H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance & Western States Emergency Unfinished Business H.R.2720 Farm 21 Act of 2007 H.R.2421 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 FY2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill S.284 Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2008 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA FY 2008 Budget Proposal Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Biotechnology Issues: Aflatoxin Research, Farm Loans, Biotechnology & APHIS Approvals, Federal Pre-emption of Biotechnology Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments CAFO Rule Extension Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Foreign Market Development Marketing Assistance Program Administration Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Biotechnology Coordinating Interagency Position PIP ANPR Coordinated Framework Biotechnology & Trade Issues H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, Bioenergy Act

H.R. 197: To Extend the Production Tax Credit (PTC)-(Section 45) H.R. 833: Rural Communities Investment Bill S. 286: Rural Communities Investment Bill H.R. 976: Small Business Tax Relief Act H.R. 878: Simplification Through Additional Reporting Tax Act S. 601: Simplification Through Additional Reporting Tax Act H.R. 1509: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income. H.R. 1591: U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act 2007; Small business depreciation provisions Title II Chapter 4 S. 897: Alzheimer's Family Assistance Act S. 504: Long-Term Care Trust Account Act S. 46: Affordability in the Individual Market Act S. 400: Michelle's Law H.R. 2280: To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain farming business machinery and equipment as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation S. 1621: Agriculture Depreciation Bill S. 1726: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act H.R. 3160:To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade taxation of United States income. S.1872: The Farm Safety Net Improvement Act

Client expense: $780,000 · 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