Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008

S. 3255, Over-the-Counter Speculation Act, all sections; S. 3248, Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3185, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets, and for other purposes, all sections; S. 3131, Oil Speculation and Control Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3122, Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3081, to establish a Petroleum Industry Antitrust Task Force within the Department of Justice, all sections; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008, all sections; S. 2995, Oil Trading Transparency Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6279, Oil Speculation Reduction Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6264, to prevent excessive speculation in the over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities, all sections; H.R. 6238, to provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation, all sections; H.R. 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6130, to provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, all sections; H.R. 5768, CFTC Improvement Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6334, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6372, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6377, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections.

Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Meetings and calls with Members and staff of House and Senate Committees and agency officials concerning possible legislative and regulatory measures and Congressional studies affecting hedge funds and other alternative investment vehicles. H.R. 3161 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008. S. 3122 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for the regulation of oil commodities markets, and for other purposes. S. 3130 To provide energy price relief by authorizing greater resources and authority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes. S. 3131 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure the application of speculation limits to speculators in energy markets, and for other purposes. H.R.6264 To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H. R. 6341 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of energy derivatives, and for other purposes. H.R.6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets

Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

Meetings and calls with Members and staff of House and Senate Committees and agency officials concerning possible legislative and regulatory measures and Congressional studies affecting hedge funds and other alternative investment vehicles. H.R. 3161 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008. S. 3122 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for the regulation of oil commodities markets, and for other purposes. S. 3130 To provide energy price relief by authorizing greater resources and authority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes. S. 3131 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure the application of speculation limits to speculators in energy markets, and for other purposes. H.R.6264 To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H. R. 6341 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of energy derivatives, and for other purposes. H.R.6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets

Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

HR 3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007; HR 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 - provisions relating to fuel tax and impact of aircraft emissions on climate. HR 6124, Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 - provisions relating to CFTC authorization and other energy programs. Provisions relating to energy/oil market speculation: S 3131 - Speculation Control Act of 2008; HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act; HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008; S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Market Act; S 2058 - Close the Enron Loophole Act; HR 6130 - To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading; S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008; HR 6264 - To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities; HR 4066 - Close the Enron Loophole Act; S 3129 - Close the London Loophole Act; S 3183 - End Oil Speculation Act of 2008; HR 6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation; HR 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008; and HR 6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 - provisions relating to energy/oil market speculation. Provisions relating to energy price relief in the following legislation: HR 5768, CFTC Improvement Act; and S 3044, Consumer First Energy Act. S 2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008. Regulatory matters relating to energy issues.

Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 1252 Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; S 6 National Energy & Environmental Security Act of 2007; S 1263 Petroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Act; S 1381 Gasoline Pricing; S 1419 Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007; Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; House draft legislation on Alternative Fuels & Alternative Fuels Infrastructure; Renewable, Biofuels, and Hydrogen Programs; Energy Efficiency (Energy Savings Performance Contracts); DOE Hydrogen Infrastructure and Validation Program; HR 2337 The Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act; HR 2784 The National Environmental & Energy Development Act; S 1268 Domestic Offshore Energy Security Act; S 1594 Maritime Hazardous Cargo Security Act of 2007; HR 3220 Energy Independence/Consumer Protection Act; HR 3221 Energy Independence/Consumer Protection Act; HR 2830 USCG Reauthorization Act (LNG provision); Use of fuels from oil sands; S 2651 Technical Corrections to RFS; HR 5216 Wildfire Risk Reduction and Renewable Biomass Utilization Act; HR 5236 Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2008 ; HR 2380 U.S. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (LNG provisions); HR 5577 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008; HR 5533 Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008; S 2041 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007; HR 5146 Invest in Energy Security Act; HR 2262 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007; HR 2768 S-MINER Act; HR 5058 Chuckchi Sea Sale Suspension Act; HR 6/Public Law 110-140 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Energy Savings Performance Contracting Program; S 2991 Consumer First Energy Act of 2008; S 3044 Consumer First Energy Act of 2008; Pipeline Reauthorization Act; Law of the Sea Treaty legislation HR 802 MARPOL Implementation; HR 6251 Responsible Federal Oil & Gas Leasing Act; Diesel Tax Reduction Bill; HR 2419 Farm Bill energy/fuel/ethanol provisions; Renewable Fuel Standard; HR 6324 ethanol import tariff; S 3080 ethanol import tariff; HR 5911 Remove Incentives to Produce Ethanol Act; HR 5713 Splash and Dash Correction Act; HR 6346 the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; HR 6052 the Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act & Section 526 of HR 6 & Boren amendment to Sec. 526; S 1499 Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2007; Energy Markets Emergency Act; HR 6238 Petroleum Product Pricing; HR 6264 Prevent excessive speculation in energy markets; S 3122 Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act; S 3129 Close the London Loophole Act; S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; HR 6334 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; S 3131 Oil Speculation Control Act; S 3134 Regulation Of Energy Commodities; S 2995 Oil Trading Transparency Act; HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act; HR 6256 Responsible Ownership of Public Lands Act; S 2958 American Energy Production Act.

Client expense: $3,194,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 370A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. HR 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 HR 6341 Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act HR 3236 Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 HR 5768 CFTC Improvement Act HR 6238 To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation HR 6130 To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading HR 6264 To prevent excessive speculation in the over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities HR 4066 Close the Enron Loophole Act HR 6377 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 HR 3089 No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S 154 A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities S 3131 Speculation Control Act of 2008 S 3122 Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act S 3044 Consumer-First Energy Act (provisions related to strategic petroleum reserve) S 2058 Close the Enron Loophole Act S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 S 3129 Close the London Loop S 3183 End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008

Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

HR 6355, HR 6327, HR 1356, HR 2215, HR 2698, HR 2419, HR 3236, HR 6, HR 6341, HR 6124, HR 6330, HR 5768, HR 6238, HR 6130, HR 6264, HR 4066, HR 1424, HR 2638, HR 6984, HR 6604, HR 6377, HR 3089, HR 3997, HR 6493, HR 6355, S 3268, S 3261, S 3129, S 2598, S 3183, S 3130, S 2058, S 3044, S 3122, S 3131, S 2191, S2302 Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues, Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international), Airline Demand Management, Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues, Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues, Aviation Industry Financial Issues, Civil Aviation Security Issues, Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues, Domestic and International Environmental Issues, International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations), Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international), U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues, Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters, US Visit Exit, War Risk Extension Issues, Air Cargo Security Issues, Fiscal Stimulus Bill.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 5768, HR 6238, S 3130, S 2598, S 3183, S 3122, S 3268

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 S 3044 Consumer First Energy Bill S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 S 3131 Oil speculation and Control Act of 2008 S. 3183 End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S. 3248 Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008 S. 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act S. 3577: A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation

Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

S. 3044, S. 3130, S. 3183, HR 6604 (Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008): monitoring bills affecting commodity market speculation, CFTC actions, and margin requirements.

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 3183, End Oil Speculation Act. S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act. H.R. 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act. H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act. S. 3248, Commodity Speculation Reform Act. S. 3268, Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 S 3044 Consumer First Energy Bill S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 S 3131 Oil speculation and Control Act of 2008 S. 3183 End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S. 3248 Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008 S. 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act S. 3577: A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

S. 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act S 2995 Oil Trading Transparency Act S. 3044 Consumer-First Energy Act S. 3122 Policing US Oil Commodities Makets Act S 3131 Oil Speculation Control Act of 2008 S 3129 Close the London Loophole Act HR 6130 To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading. HR 6264 Property Mitigation Assistance Act of 2008 HR 6334 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act S 3134 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets, and for other purposes. HR 6341 Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act of 2008 S. 3183 End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 HR 6279 Oil Speculation Reduction Act HR 6284 Close the London Loophole Act HR 6372 Commodity Futures Restoration Act S5325 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 S3248 Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008

Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Meetings and calls with Members and staff of House and Senate Committees and agency officials concerning possible legislative and regulatory measures and Congressional studies affecting hedge funds and other alternative investment vehicles. H.R. 3161 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008. S. 3122 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for the regulation of oil commodities markets, and for other purposes. S. 3130 To provide energy price relief by authorizing greater resources and authority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes. S. 3131 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure the application of speculation limits to speculators in energy markets, and for other purposes. H.R.6264 To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H. R. 6341 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of energy derivatives, and for other purposes. H.R.6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets

Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

Regulation of trading in energy commodity futures, including S 3130, the "Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008," HR 6334, the "Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008," and HR 6604, the "Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008."

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

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

Regulation of trading in energy commodity futures, including S 3130, the "Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008," HR 6334, the "Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008," and HR 6604, the "Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008."

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

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

HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 with regards to fuel speculation and increased production of oil S 3130 To provide energy price relief by authorizing greater resources and authority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes with regards to fuel speculation

Client expense: $313,870 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 3255, Over-the-Counter Speculation Act, all sections; S. 3248, Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3185, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets, and for other purposes, all sections; S. 3131, Oil Speculation and Control Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3122, Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3081, to establish a Petroleum Industry Antitrust Task Force within the Department of Justice, all sections; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008, all sections; S. 2995, Oil Trading Transparency Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6279, Oil Speculation Reduction Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6264, to prevent excessive speculation in the over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities, all sections; H.R. 6238, to provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation, all sections; H.R. 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6130, to provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, all sections; H.R. 5768, CFTC Improvement Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6334, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6372, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6377, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections.

Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR 1356, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007; HR 2215, To provide a reduction in the aggregate greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy consumed by vehicles and aircraft, and for other purposes; S.2191, Americas Climate Security Act; Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009; Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009; HR 6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008; Item 16. Specific Lobbying Issues (continued): HR 6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008; HR 2419,Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007; S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007; HR 3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007; HR 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; HR 2698, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009;Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009; S. 3131, Speculation Control Act of 2008; HR 6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act; HR 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008; HR 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008; S. 3122, Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act; H.R. 5768, CFTC Improvement Act; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act; H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation; Fiscal Stimulus Bill; S. 2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act; H.R. 6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008; H.R. 6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities; H.R. 4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act; S. 3129Close the London Loophole Act; S. 2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008; S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008; HR 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; HR 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009; HR 6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II; HR 6355Air Service Improvement Act of 2008; H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008; H.R. 6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008; H.R. 3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007; H R 3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007; H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008; S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009; S.3268Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008; Fiscal Stimulus Bill. In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above, the following regulatory matters: Airline Service Quality Issues Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure, Cost and Capacity Issues Aviation Industry Financial Issues Aviation Insurance (Including Government-Issued War-Risk Insurance) Civil Aviation Security Issues (Passenger and Cargo) Civil Reserve Air Fleet Issues Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues Entry and Export Facilitation Issues (Passenger and Cargo) Environmental Issues (Domestic and International) Federal Income and Excise Tax Issues International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Aviation Negotiations) Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (Domestic and International) U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues

Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)

HR 3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007; HR 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 - provisions relating to fuel tax and impact of aircraft emissions on climate. HR 6124, Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 - provisions relating to CFTC authorization and other energy programs. Provisions relating to energy/oil market speculation: S 3131 - Speculation Control Act of 2008; HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act; HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008; S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Market Act; S 2058 - Close the Enron Loophole Act; HR 6130 - To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading; S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008; HR 6264 - To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities; HR 4066 - Close the Enron Loophole Act; S 3129 - Close the London Loophole Act; S 3183 - End Oil Speculation Act of 2008; HR 6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation; HR 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008; and HR 6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 - provisions relating to energy/oil market speculation. Provisions relating to energy price relief in the following legislation: HR 5768, CFTC Improvement Act; and S 3044, Consumer First Energy Act. S 2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008. Regulatory matters relating to energy issues.

Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Economic "stimulus" legislation; slot auctions and congestion reduction; Climate change legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environ- mental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation (passenger services issues); H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Tax Relief Act of 2007; H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009 for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Economic "stimulus" legislation; Climate Change Legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environmental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation: H.R.1301, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights of 2007 H.R.1346 and S.1076, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 H.R.2215, To provide a reduction in the aggregate greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy consumed by vehicles and aircraft, for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Economic "stimulus" legislation; slot auctions and congestion reduction; Climate Change Legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environmental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation: H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009 for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

S. 3255, Over-the-Counter Speculation Act, all sections; S. 3248, Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3185, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets, and for other purposes, all sections; S. 3131, Oil Speculation and Control Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3122, Policing United States Oil Commodities Markets Act of 2008, all sections; S. 3081, to establish a Petroleum Industry Antitrust Task Force within the Department of Justice, all sections; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act of 2008, all sections; S. 2995, Oil Trading Transparency Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6279, Oil Speculation Reduction Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6264, to prevent excessive speculation in the over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities, all sections; H.R. 6238, to provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation, all sections; H.R. 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6130, to provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading, all sections; H.R. 5768, CFTC Improvement Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6334, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008, all sections; H.R. 6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6372, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections; H.R. 6377, Commodity Futures Restoration Act, all sections.

Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4626 (CFTC Reauthorization Act); S. 577 (Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2007); S. 3122 (Policing United States Oil Commodities Market Act of 2008); S. 3130 (Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008); S. 3131 (Oil Speculation Control Act of 2008); S. 3134 (To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities to be traded only on regulated markets and for other purposes); S. 3183 (End Oil Speculation Act of 2008); S. 3202 (Gas Price Reduction Act of 2008); H.R. 6377 (The Energy Markets Emergency Act); H.R. 6334 (Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008); H.R. 6330 (Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices (PUMP) Act of 2008); H.R. 6238 (to provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products); H.R. 6264 (to prevent excessive speculation in OTC derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets); Regulation of Commodities and Energy Derivatives; H.R. 6604 (Commodity Markets Transparency Accountability Act of 2008); S. 3255 (Over-the-Counter Speculation Act); S. 3248 (Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008).

Client expense: $1,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 3221-New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Support for renewable energy and energy efficiency; HR 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. To extend and modify several energy-related tax credits; HR 5437-American-Made Energy Act of 2008. To promote alternative and renewable fuels; S2642-American Renewable Energy Act. To promote renewable energy. HR 28 - Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007. BLM land transfer. HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 HR 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 2638 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act HR 3997 - Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act HR 4626 - CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 5529 - Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008. To address greenhouse gas emissions. HR 5231 - Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008. Renewable energy tax credits. HR 6049 - Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 HR 6238 - Interagency Working Group HR 6264 - Prevent Excessive Speculation HR 6284 - Close the London Loophole HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity HR 6427 - Warm in the Winter and Cool in the Summer Act HR 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act HR 7074 - Home Office Tax Deduction Simplification and Improvement Act of 2008 HR 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from electric generation. S 577 - Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act. To amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S 1154 - Biogas Production Incentive Act of 2007 S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act. Regulation of emissions from power plants. S 2056 - Close the Enron Loophole S 2191 - America's Climate Security Act. To address greenhouse gas emissions. S 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008. California regulation of vehicle emissions. S 2821 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act. To promote renewable energy. S 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency S 3044 - Consumer First S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Markets S 3129 - Close the London Loophole S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices S 3131 - Oil Speculation Control Act S 3183 - End Oil Speculation S 3186 - The Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act S 3268 - Stop Excessive Speculation Act S 3441 Liquefied Natural Gas Import Terminal Authorization Act 2008 War Supplemental Labor-HHS FY09 Appropriations Bill Draft Bill Fiscal 2009 Defense Appropriations (House and Senate) Draft Bill - Fiscal 2009 Energy-Water Appropriations (House and Senate)

Client expense: $412,151 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

impact of speculation on oil/jet fuel prices (S. 3130/S. 3248/S. 3268)

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

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

Commodities Exchange Act Reauthorization, H.R. 594, H.R. 3009, H.R. 6264, H.R. 6284, H.R. 6330, H.R. 6334, H.R. 6377, HR 6604, S. 577, S. 2058, S. 2991, S. 2995, S. 3044, S. 3130, S. 3131, S. 3183; Hague Convention of Securities Held by Intermediaries; Cap and Trade Legislation, H.R. 620, S. 2191, S. 3036; Regulation of Credit Default and Swaps

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

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

HR 1252 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; S 6 - National Energy & Environmental Security Act of 2007; S 1263 - Petroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Act; S 1419 - Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act of 2007; Renewable fuels, renewable fuel standards, Alternative Fuels & Alternative Fuels Infrastructure; Renewable, Biofuels, and Hydrogen Programs; Energy Efficiency (Energy Savings Performance Contracts); DOE Hydrogen Infrastructure and Validation Program; HR 2337 The Energy Policy Reform & Revitalization Act; HR 2784 The National Environmental & Energy Development Act; S 1268 Domestic Offshore Energy Security Act; HR 3220 Energy Independence/Consumer Protection Act; HR 3221 Energy Independence/Consumer Protection Act; HR 2830 USCG Reauthorization Act (LNG provision); Fuels from oil sands, shale oils, HR 6 Section 526 & repeal amendments; S 2651 Technical Corrections to Renewable Fuel Standard; HR 5216 Wildfire Risk Reduction and Renewable Biomass Utilization Act; HR 5236 Renewable Biomass Facilitation Act of 2008; HR 2380 U.S. Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007 (LNG provisions); HR 5577 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2008; HR 5533 Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008; S 2041 False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007; HR 5146 Invest in Energy Security Act; HR 2262 Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007; HR 2768 Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (S-MINER Act); Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Moratorium; Use it or Lose it Oil leasing legislation; HR 6515 DRILL Act; Dept. of Interior IG report on MMS RIK program; HR 7032 Energy Project Permitting; HR 6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security & Consumer Protection Act; HR 6/Public Law 110-140 Implementation of Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; Energy Savings Performance Contracting Program (recomplete contract); S 2991 Consumer First Energy Act of 2008; S 3044 Consumer First Energy Act of 2008; Pipeline Reauthorization Act; Law of the Sea Treaty legislation; HR 802 MARPOL Implementation; HR 6251 Responsible Federal Oil & Gas Leasing Act; Diesel Tax Reduction Bill; HR 2419 Farm Bill energy/fuel/ethanol provisions; HR 6324 ethanol import tariff; S 3080 ethanol import tariff; HR 5713 Splash and Dash Correction Act; HR 6346 the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act; HR 6052 the Saving Energy through Public Transportation Act; S 1499 Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2007; Energy Markets Emergency Act; HR 6238 Petroleum Product Pricing; HR 6264 Prevent excessive speculation in energy markets; H.R. 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act; S. 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act; S 3129 Close the London Loophole Act; S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; HR 6334 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; S 3131 Oil Speculation Control Act; S 3134 Regulation Of Energy Commodities; S 2995 Oil Trading Transparency Act; HR 6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act; HR 6256 Responsible Ownership of Public Lands Act; S 2958 American Energy Production Act; P.L. 110-246 The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (research and demonstration provisions, cellulosic ethanol); FTC -- Market Manipulation Rulemaking; Bipartisan Senate energy bill (Group of 10); S 3202 Gas Price Reduction Act of 2008.

Client expense: $2,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S 3130 Increasing Transparency & Accountability in Energy Prices Act of 2008

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $67,500

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Regulation of trading in energy commodity futures, including S 3130, the "Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008," HR 6334, the "Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008," and HR 6604, the "Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008."

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Regulation of trading in energy commodity futures, including S 3130, the "Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008," HR 6334, the "Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008," and HR 6604, the "Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008."

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

FAA Reauthorization (Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues) - HR 6984, HR 6327, HR 1356 HR 2698; Economic Stimulus Proposals - purchase/installment of aircraft equipment; NY Airspace Managment Issues - S. 3150, HR 6299 War Risk Extension Issues; Exploring Options to Reduce Cost of Jet Fuel - S 3131, HR 6341, HR 6330, HR 3122, HR 5768, S 3044, HR 6238, S 2058, HR 6130, HR 6264, HR 4066, S 3129, S 3183, S 3130, S 2598, HR 6604, HR 6377, HR 3089, S 3268; Proposals relating to commercial aviation maintenance

Client expense: $1,450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization Act - H.R. 4626, H.R. 5768; Provisions related to Commodity Exchange Act Reform - S. 3130; H.R. 6330; S. 2995; S. 3044; S.3122; S.3129;S. 3131;S. H.R. 6130; H.R. 6264; H.R. 6334; S. 3134; S.3134; H.R. 6341; S. 3183; H.R. 6279; H.R. 6284; H.R. 6372, H.R. 2419, H.R. 1252 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 - HR 6604 and provisions related to OTC energy derivatives

Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

H.R.6334/H.R.6349/S.3130: Increasing Transparency & Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6377: Energy Markets Emergency Act H.R.6330/S.3185: Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S. 3268: Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

H.R.6334/H.R.6349/S.3130: Increasing Transparency & Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6377: Energy Markets Emergency Act H.R.6330/S.3185: Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S. 3268: Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008

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

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

S 3130 & HR 6349 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability In Oil Prices Act of 2008 - all provisions other developing legislation regarding oil speculation

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

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. 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. H.R.6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to markets. S. 3671, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to have limits on certain transactions and more. S.3709, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to expand Rural Energy for America. S. 3714, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure more market coverage by regulated exchanges. 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: $240,000 · 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)

All measures intended to moderate the impact of excess speculative investment on the price of oil, and to otherwise address the severe industry crisis resulting from the rapid rise in fuel costs, including: S. 3131. Speculation Control Act of 2008. H.R. 6341. Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act. H.R. 6330. Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008. S. 3122. Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act. H.R. 5768. CFTC Improvement Act. S. 3044. Consumer-First Energy Act. H.R 6238. To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation. S. 2058. Close the Enron Loophole Act. H.R. 6130. To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading. S.3130. Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008. H.R. 6264. To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.6604. Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008. H.R. 4066. Close the Enron Loophole Act. S. 3129. Close the London Loophole Act. S. 2598. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008. S.3268. Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008.

Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 2419- Farm Bill, CEA provisions; H.R. 2776- renewable energy, climate change; H.R. 5351- tax incentives for renewable energy; H.R. 5575- coal generation emissions; S. 577- oil and gas trading oversight; S. 2191- climate change; S. 2555- state control of GHG emissions; S. 2642- renewable energy; S. 2821- clean energy production incentives; S. 2991/S.3044--market speculaton; S. 2995--oil trading; S. 3122--energy commodities regulation; S. 3130--energy prices; S. 3131--energy markets; continued . . . S. 3183--CFTC authority on speculation; S. 3185--energy prices; S. 3202--gas prices; S. 3205--CFTC authority; S. 3248--commodity markets; S. 3255--CFTC large trade oversight; H.R. 6130--futures markets; H.R. 6238--CFTC oversight; H.R. 6264--commodities markets; H.R. 6330--energy commodities; H.R. 6334--CFTC oversight and energy prices; H.R. 6349--energy prices; H.R. 6377--CFTC authority for energy markets; S. 3335, Energy Extenders Act; H.R. 6049, Energy Extenders Act; H.R. 6346, Energy Speculation Act; H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency; H.R. 6899, Comprehensive Energy Act; H.R. 7060, Renewable Energy Job Creation Act; S. 1766, Low Carbon Economy Act; S. 3036, Climate Security Act of 2008; H.R. 6186, Investing in Climate Action & Protection Act; H.R. 6316, Climate Market, Auction, Trust & Trade Act; S. 3714 Derivatives Trading Integrity Act; S. 3577 Prevent Excessive Seculation Act

Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 94 - Gasoline Consumer Anti-price-gouging Protection Act S. 1263 - Petroleum Consumer Price Gouging Protection Act S. 1358 - To amend the Clean Air Act to require all gasoline sold for use in motor vehicles to contain 10 percent renewable fuel in the year 2010 and thereafter, and for other purposes S. 1381 - To require the Federal Trade Commission to monitor and investigate gasoline prices under certain circumstances. H.R. 1252 - Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act H.R. 2335 - Federal Energy Price Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 6604 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 S. 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 - To provide energy price relief by authorizing greater resources and authority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes S. 3248 - Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008 - To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to clarify the treatment of purchases of certain commodity futures contracts and financial instruments with respect to limits established by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission relating to excessive speculation, and for other purposes S. 3268 - Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $130,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 S 3044 Consumer First Energy Bill S 3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 S 3131 Oil speculation and Control Act of 2008 S. 3183 End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S. 3248 Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008 S. 3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act S. 3577: A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation

Client expense: $228,198 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

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: $220,000 · 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. 3044, S. 3130, S. 3183, HR 6604 (Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008): monitoring bills affecting commodity market speculation, CFTC actions, and margin requirements.

Client expense: $195,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 3221-New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security and Consumer Protection Act. Support for renewable energy and energy efficiency; HR 5351-Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008. To extend and modify several energy-related tax credits; HR 5437-American-Made Energy Act of 2008. To promote alternative and renewable fuels; S2642-American Renewable Energy Act. To promote renewable energy. HR 1424 - Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 HR 2638 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act HR 2419 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 28 - Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007. BLM land transfer. HR 4626 - CFTC Reauthorization Act of 2007. To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act. HR 5231 - Clean Energy Investment Act of 2008. Renewable energy tax credits. HR 5529 - Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008. To address greenhouse gas emissions. HR 6049 - Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 HR 6238 - Interagency Working Group HR 6264 - Prevent Excessive Speculation HR 6284 - Close the London Loophole HR 6427 - Warm in the Winter and Cool in the Summer Act HR 6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices HR 6341 - Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity HR 6899 - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act HR 7060 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 HR 3997 - Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act HR 2638 - Homeland Security Appropriations Act S 1177 Clean Air Planning Act. Regulation of emissions from power plants. S 2056 - Close the Enron Loophole S 2821 - Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act. To promote renewable energy. S 2995 - Oil Trading Transparency S 3044 - Consumer First S 3122 - Policing US Oil Commodities Markets S 3129 - Close the London Loophole S 3130 - Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices S 3131 - Oil Speculation Control Act S 3183 - End Oil Speculation S 3186 - The Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer Act S 3268 - Stop Excessive Speculation Act S 577 - Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act. To amend the Commodity Exchange Act. S 2191 - America's Climate Security Act. To address greenhouse gas emissions. S 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 S 2555 - Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008. California regulation of vehicle emissions. S 317 - Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007. Greenhouse gas emissions from electric generation. S 3441 Liquefied Natural Gas Import Terminal Authorization Act 2008 War Supplemental Labor-HHS FY09 Appropriations Bill Draft Bill Fiscal 2009 Defense Appropriations (House and Senate) Draft Bill - Fiscal 2009 Energy-Water Appropriations (House and Senate)

Client expense: $492,951 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)