A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level.

All matters relating to the malt beverage industry, family entertainment and the regulation of marine mammals, endangered species and wildlife in general and legislation such as: HR1610/S 1995 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level

Client expense: $980,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

All matters relating to the malt beverage industry, family entertainment and the regulation of marine mammals, endangered species and wildlife in general and legislation such as: HR1610/S 1995 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level S2831 Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2008 Issues related to a Tax and Trade Bureau proposed rulemaking on alcohol beverage labeling Issues related to the InBev/Anheuser-Busch merger

Client expense: $980,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4453 - Century Council "Underage drinking Prevention" Act of 2007; H.R. 1610 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on beer to its pre - 1991 level; H.R.2488 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on distilled spirits to its pre - 1985 level; S. 1995 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on beer to its pre - 1991 level; S. 2141 - Advancing FASD Research, Prevention, and Services Act

Client expense: $160,503 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of

S. 1995 and H.R. 1610 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

S. 1995 and H.R. 1610 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

- General discussion on estate tax reform and LIFO repeal. - General interest in legislation to repeal 1990 federal beer tax increase (H.R. 1610/S. 1995). - General interest in obtaining FET duty drawback claims. - General discussion on provisions related to corporate taxes and revenue offsets. - General interest in the new Protocol to the Canada/US Income Tax Treaty. - General education on S. 1702/S. 1360, the Domestic Partner Health Benefits Equity Act. - General interest in alcohol tax policy.

Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 4453 - Century Council "Underage drinking Prevention" Act of 2007; H.R. 1610 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on beer to its pre-1991 level; H.R. 2488 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on distilled spirits to its pre - 1985 level; S. 1995 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on beer to its pre-1991 level; S. 2141 - Advancing FASD Research, Prevention, and Services Act

Client expense: $25,746 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

H.R. 4453 - Century Council "Underage drinking Prevention" Act of 2007; H.R. 1610 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on beer to its pre-1991 level; H.R. 2488 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on distilled spirits to its pre - 1985 level; S. 1995 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on beer to its pre-1991 level; S. 2141 - Advancing FASD Research, Prevention, and Services Act

Client expense: $25,746 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

H.R. 4453 - Century Council "Underage drinking Prevention" Act of 2007; H.R. 1610 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on beer to its pre-1991 level; H.R. 2488 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on distilled spirits to its pre - 1985 level; S. 1995 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on beer to its pre-1991 level; S. 2141 - Advancing FASD Research, Prevention, and Services Act

Client expense: $25,746 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Tax, labelinig, advertising, food safety, and general regulatory matters affecting brewers, HHS participation in international health policy initiatives; HR 1610 / S 1995 Beer Excise Tax Rollback; FY 2009 appropriations for state grants to enforce underage drinking laws (EUDL), funding for initiatives authorized in the STOP Act; funding for ONDCP programs to combat underage drinking; S Res 551 / H Con Res 341 observing 75th Anniversary of Repeal of Prohibition, various legislative and agency food safety initiatives

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

Government targets: Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

HR 1610, S 1995, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Proposals related to the excise tax on beer, including H.R. 1610 and S. 1995, H.R. 6, The Clean Energy Act. H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act. H.R. 2419, Farm Bill Extension Act, H.R. 5351 and H.R. 6049 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

All matters relating to the malt beverage industry, family entertainment and the regulation of marine mammals, endangered species and wildlife in general and legislation such as: HR1610/S 1995 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level S2831 Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2008 Issues related to a Tax and Trade Bureau proposed rulemaking on alcohol beverage labeling Issues related to the InBev/Anheuser-Busch merger

Client expense: $980,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

All matters relating to the malt beverage industry, family entertainment and the regulation of marine mammals, endangered species and wildlife in general and legislation such as: HR1610/S 1995 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level

Client expense: $980,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1610 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level. S. 1995 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1610, Act to Reduce the Tax on Beer to its Pre-1991 Level: taxation, Internal Revenue Code. S 1995, Act to Reduce the Tax on Beer to its Pre-1991 Level: taxation, Internal Revenue Code.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support H.R. 1610 (to amend the IRC to reduce tax on beer to its pre-1991 level) Support S. 1995 (to amend the IRC to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1610, S. 1995

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support H.R.1610/S.1995: (to amend the IRC to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

- Support S. 1995 and H.R. 1610 (to amend the IRC to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level). - General interest in obtaining FET duty drawback claims. - General discussion on provisions relating to corporate taxes and revenue offsets. - General interest in the new Protocol to the Canada/US Income Tax Treaty.

Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.

Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

Corporate and individual income tax issues generally. Excise taxes as they effect the alcohol industry. H.R.1610/S.1995, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level, Excise tax related issues.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 4453 - Century Council "Underage drinking Prevention" Act of 2007; H.R. 1610 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on beer to its pre-1991 level; H.R. 2488 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on distilled spirits to its pre - 1985 level; S. 1995 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on beer to its pre-1991 level; S. 2141 - Advancing FASD Research, Prevention, and Services Act

Client expense: $24,138 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Tax, labelinig, advertising, food safety, and general regulatory matters affecting brewers, HHS participation in international health policy initiatives; HR 1610 / S 1995 Beer Excise Tax Rollback; FY 2009 appropriations for state grants to enforce underage drinking laws (EUDL), funding for initiatives authorized in the STOP Act; funding for ONDCP programs to combat underage drinking; S Res 551 / H Con Res 341 observing 75th Anniversary of Repeal of Prohibition

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

H.R. 1610 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level. S. 1995 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

All matters relating to the malt beverage industry, family entertainment and the regulation of marine mammals, endangered species and wildlife in general and legislation such as: HR 1610/S 1995 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level S2831 Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2008 Issues related to a Tax and Trade Bureau proposed rulemaking on alcohol beverage labeling Issues related to the InBev/Anheuser-Busch merger

Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

All matters relating to the malt beverage industry, family entertainment and the regulation of marine mammals, endangered species and wildlife in general and legislation such as: HR 1610/S1995 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level

Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Support H.R.1610/S.1995: (to amend the IRC to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Corporate and individual income tax issues generally. Excise taxes as they effect the alcohol industry. H.R.1610/S.1995, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level, Excise tax related issues.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 4453 - Century Council "Underage drinking Prevention" Act of 2007; H.R. 1610 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on beer to its pre-1991 level; H.R. 2488 - Amend internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on distilled spirits to its pre - 1985 level; S. 1995 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on beer to its pre-1991 level; S. 2141 - Advancing FASD Research, Prevention, and Services Act

Client expense: $103,266 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level (HR 1610 and S 1995).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1610, Act to Reduce the Tax on Beer to its Pre-1991 Level: taxation, Internal Revenue Code. S 1995, Act to Reduce the Tax on Beer to its Pre-1991 Level: taxation, Internal Revenue Code.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support H.R. 1610 (to amend the IRC to reduce tax on beer to its pre-1991 level) Support S. 1995 (to amend the IRC to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1610, S. 1995

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

- Support S. 1995 and H.R. 1610 (to amend the IRC to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level). - General interest in obtaining FET duty drawback claims. - General discussion on provisions relating to corporate taxes and revenue offsets. - General interest in the new Protocol to the Canada/US Income Tax Treaty.

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

Government targets: Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. NAIFA & AHIA is working with NAIC to strengthen the provisions in S. 1995. HR 1150 & S. 602 - NAIFA supports these additional incentives to purchase LTCI including an above-the-line deduction for individual purchase of LTCI in S.602. HR 118 - would provide generous tax credits to small businesses for providing health coverage to workers. NAIFA supports. Health Care Choice Act - would allow health insurance insurers to choose one state and use that state's rules in all other states where they operate. NAIFA studying proposal. S. 288 - The State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act - NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes.

Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 1610 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level. S. 1995 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Corporate and individual income tax issues generally. Excise taxes as they effect the alcohol industry. H.R.1610/S.1995, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level, Excise tax related issues.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 1610 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level. S. 1995 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4453 - Century Council "Underage drinking Prevention" Act of 2007; H.R. 1610 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on beer to its pre - 1991 level; H.R.2488 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on distilled spirits to its pre - 1985 level; S. 1995 - Amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce tax on beer to its pre - 1991 level; S. 2141 - Advancing FASD Research, Prevention, and Services Act

Client expense: $160,503 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Treasury, Dept of

Indicate support of the U.S. Treasury's rule making relating to alcohol labeling Indicate support of the U.S. Treasury's rule making relating to product formulas Support H.R.1610/S.1995: (to amend the IRC to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Indicate support of the U.S. Treasury's rule making relating to alcohol labeling Indicate support of the U.S. Treasury's rule making relating to product formulas Support H.R.1610/S.1995: (to amend the IRC to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Indicate support of the U.S. Treasury's rule making relating to alcohol labeling Indicate support of the U.S. Treasury's rule making relating to product formulas Support H.R.1610/S.1995: (to amend the IRC to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

S. 1995, H.R. 1610 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE