A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates.

H.R. 321, to require the secretary of treasury to analyze and report on the exchange rate policies of the People's Republic of China. H.R. 2380, to make the repeal of the estate tax permanent. S. 34, to promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes. S. 502, to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends. S. 1273, to amend the Code to allow permanent look-through treatment of payments between related foreign corporations. S. 1453, to extend the moratorium on taxes on Internet access and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce. H.R. 3735, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations. H.R. 5105, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce taxes by providing an alternative determination of income tax liability for individuals, repealing the estate and gift taxes, reducing corporate income tax rates, reducing the maximum tax for individuals on capital gains and dividends to 10 percent, indexing the basis of assets for purposes of determining capital gain or loss, creating tax-free accounts for retirement savings, lifetime savings, and life skills, repealing the adjusted gross income threshold in the medical care deduction for individuals under age 65 who have no employer health coverage, and for other purposes. H.R. 5109, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for permanent tax incentives for economic growth. H.R. 5126, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce individual income taxes by creating a new 5 percent rate of tax and to increase section 179 expensing for small businesses. H.R. 5140, to provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and Federal Housing Administration loan limits. H.R. 5142, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an economic stimulus for individuals. H.R. 5908, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a permanent zero percent capital gains rate for individuals and corporations. H.R. 6049, the Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008. H.R. 6275, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax, and for other purposes. H.R. 7005, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide alternative minimum tax relief for individuals for 2008. H.R. 7060, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. S. 2547, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce taxes by providing an alternative determination of income tax liability for individuals, repealing the estate and gift taxes, reducing corporate income tax rates, reducing the maximum tax for individuals on capital gains and dividends to 10 percent, indexing the basis of assets for purposes of determining capital gain or loss, creating tax-free accounts for retirement savings, lifetime savings, and life skills, repealing the adjusted gross income threshold in the medical care deduction for individuals under age 65 who have no employer health coverage, and for other purposes. S. 2592, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for permanent tax incentives for economic growth; to Finance. S. 2856, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide taxpayers a flat tax alternative to the current income tax system. S. 3049, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the capital gains and dividends rate permanent and to provide estate tax relief and reform, and for other purposes. S. 3098, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes. S. 3162, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief to improve the competitiveness of U.S. corporations and small businesses, to eliminate tax incentives to move jobs and profits overseas, and for other purposes. S. 3670, To regulate certain State and local taxation of electronic commerce, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Corporate and Individual Taxation: Taxation of Dividends (HR 2312, S 502); Depreciation of Utility Property (HR 5351); Energy Production Incentives (HR 5351).

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 6049 - the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 S. 55 - Individual Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2007 H.R. 1366 - Individual Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2007 H.R. 2312 - To make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends S. 502 - To make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends H.R. 3976 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for contributions of food inventory by all corporations. H.R. 5134 - Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2007 (IRS) S. 2637 - Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2008 H.R. 2380 - Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2007 H.R. 197 - to extend the tax credit for electricity produced by wind for five years S. 689, Good Samaritan Hunger Relief Tax Incentive Extension Act of 2007 S. 1621 - to shorten depreciation of farm equipment from seven to five years S. 2239 Equity for our Nations Self-Employment Act H.R. 3660 - Equity for our Nations Self-Employment Act H.R. 3039 - to purchase replacement property under section 1031 S. 469 to make the enhanced deduction of donated conservation easements permanent H.R. 1576 to make the enhanced deduction of donated conservation easements permanent S. 777 to repeal the three percent withholding on government payments H.R. 1023 - to repeal the three percent withholding on government payments H.R. 2659 to reverse the IRS position that self-employment taxes should be paid on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) payments S. 1155 to reverse the IRS position that self-employment taxes should be paid on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) payments H.R. 3708 to increase the maximum amount of land provided by a conservation easement that can be excluded from estate taxes S. 2886 - Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 S, 3335 Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R. 6275 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 S. 3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Act of 2008 S. 3478 Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008 H.R. 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act H.R. 7005 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 7060 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 H.R. 3321 Wind Energy Tax Credit

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

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

See Addendum. climate change -- H.R.1590, the Safe Climate Act of 2007 rail competition -- H.R.1650, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act rail competition -- H.R.2125, the Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act electricity distribution development tax incentives -- H.R.2148, a bill to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets workforce development -- H.R.2272, the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act smart meter deployment tax incentives -- H.R.2305, a bill to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices extension of the dividend income tax rate reduction -- H.R.2313, a bill to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent renewable portfolio standard -- H.R.2337, the Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act Clean Water Act requirements for the electric utility industry, particularly 316(b) cooling water intake structures -- H.R.2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 Power Systems Development Facility funding, Nuclear Power 2010 funding, Nuclear Regulatory Commission funding, Biomass & Biorefinery Systems R&D funding, Integrated Distribution Management System R&D funding -- H.R. 2638, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 Power Systems Development Facility funding, Nuclear Power 2010 funding, Nuclear Regulatory Commission funding, Biomass & Biorefinery Systems R&D funding, Integrated Distribution Management System R&D funding -- H.R.2641, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 terrorism risk insurance extension -- H.R.2761, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.2764, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2008 smart meter depreciation reduction -- H.R.2776, the Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 gypsum research funding -- H.R.3161, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes electricity transmission system regulation -- H.R.4059, the Rural Clean Energy Superhighways Act uranium supply -- H.R.4189, a bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and the sale of the product of such re-enrichment, and for other purposes uranium importation -- H.R.4929, a bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes chemical security re electric power plants -- H.R.5533, the Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008 impact on electric power plants of H.R.5577, the Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Act of 2007 climate change R&D funding -- H.R. 6258, the Carbon Capture & Storage Early Deployment Act renewable portfolio standard -- H.R.6899, a bill to advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies while building a bridge to the future through expanded access to Federal oil and natural gas resources, revising the relationship between the oil and gas industry and the consumers who own those resources and deserve a fair return from the development of publicly owned oil and gas, ending tax subsidies for large oil and gas companies, and facilitating energy efficiencies in the building, housing, and transportation sectors, and for other purposes. climate change -- S.280, the Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 climate change -- S.309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act climate change -- S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 extension of the dividend income tax rate reduction -- S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent rail competition -- S.722, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act workforce development -- S.761, a bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy rail competition -- S.953, the Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act carbon capture and sequestration research -- S.962, the Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 2007 energy efficiency incentives -- S.1115, the Energy Efficiency Promotion Act nuclear power plant safety -- S.1138, a bill to enhance nuclear safeguards and to provide assurances of nuclear fuel supply to countries that forgo certain fuel cycle activities Clean Air Act requirements for the electric utility industry -- S.1177, the Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 energy efficiency -- S.1321, the Energy Savings Act of 2007 Power Systems Development Facility funding, Nuclear Power 2010 funding, Nuclear Regulatory Commission funding, Biomass & Biorefinery Systems R&D funding, Integrated Distribution Management System R&D funding -- S.1751, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 climate change -- S.1766, the Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 gypsum research funding -- S.1859, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. Clean Water Act requirements for the electric utility industry, particularly 316(b) cooling water intake structures -- S.1870, the Clean Water Restoration Act S.2076, the Clean Renewable Energy and Development Act climate change -- S.2191, the America's Climate Security Act of 2007 uranium importation -- S.2531, a bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise the antidumping duties and countervailing duties relating to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes climate change -- S.3036, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 nuclear spent fuel management -- S.3215, a bill to require the Secretary of Energy to enter into cooperative agreements with private entities to share the cost of obtaining construction and operating licenses for certain types of recycling facilities, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $5,430,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE

S. 2821, "Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act" SA 4419 "Ensign/Cantwell Bill added to SA 4387, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 to HR 3221, - provisions related to the extension of the renewable PTC, provisions related to the extension of solar ITC and removing utility exclusion, provisions related to reducing depreciable lives for smart meters, provisions related to energy efficiency tax credits, and provisions related to tax credits for plug-in hybrids; H.R. 197, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources"; provisions related to amending the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources; S.502, "To repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates"; provisions related to the tax rate reduction on dividends and making capital gains permanent; S.2821, "The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; provisions related to extending renewable energy tax credits. S. 2886 "Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008"; all provisions.

Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Taxation of Dividends (HR 2312, S 502), all provisions related to corporate and individual taxation; Depreciation of Utility Property (HR 5351), all provisions related to corporate and individual taxation; Energy Production Incentives (HR 5351), all provisions related to corporate and individual taxation; Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (HR 1424), all provisions related to corporate and individual taxation; Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 (HR 6049), all provisions Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 (HR 6049), all provisions; House Amendment and Senate Amendment to H.R. 6049; Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2008 (HR 6899), all provisions; Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HR 3221), energy tax provisions that were added to this bill in the Senate; Senate Amendment to H.R. 3221, to amend IRC of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency in order to prevent a downturn in these sectors that would result from a lapse in the tax law; Alternative Minimum Tax and Tax Extenders Relief Act of 2008 (S 2886), all provisions; Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 (S 3125), all provisions

Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 1179 Superfund Equity and Megasite Remediation Act of 2007 - A bill to amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986. S 502 To make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent. S 1322 Employee Stock Ownership Plan Promotion and Improvement Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the operation of employee stock ownership plans, and for other purposes. S 1617 To provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles. S 1753 Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes. S 2886 Alternative Minimum Tax and Tax Extenders Relief Act of 2008. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend expiring provisions relating to the alternative minimum tax, individual and business taxpayers, energy conservation, and tax administration. S 3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008. HR 197 To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources. HR 1997 To amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property. HR 2148 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 15-year recovery period for property used in the transmission or distribution of electricity for sale. HR 2206 Fiscal 2007 Second Emergency Iraq/Hurricane Supplemental Appropriations - Making emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 20, 2007, and for other purposes. HR 2305 Energy Conservation Through "Smart Meters" Act of 2007 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a five-year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices. HR 2313 To make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent. HR 2776 - Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, an act to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes. HR 3876 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the deductibility of excessive rates of executive compensation. HR 4839 Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007. HR 5101 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to accelerate the phase-in of the deduction for domestic production activities. HR 5169 The Grow American Investment Now Jobs Act of 2008 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce marginal income tax rates on corporations. HR 5351 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. HR 6049 - Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008.

Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Energy bill; tax related issues and pipeline issues and LIHEAP; Taxation of Dividends (HR 2312, S 502); Depreciation of Utility Property (HR 5351) ; Energy Production Incentives (HR 5351); Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (HR 1424)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2796 / S 2126--capital gains tax exclusion for mututal funds; HR 3225--mutual fund fee reform legislation; HR 2312 / S 502--permanent individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends legislation; PL 110-343--capital gains reporting legislation; HR 3185 / HR 3765 / S 2473--401(k) fee disclosure legislation; PL 110-343--Emergency Economic Stabilization Act-market rescue and tax extenders legislation.

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

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

S. 1617-to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive vehicles. HR 2313/S.502 - to make tax rate reduction on dividends & capital gains permanent. SA to H.R. 3221-amend IRC of 1986 for limited continuations of clean energy production incentives. S.2886-Alernative Minimum Tax and SA to H.R1424 Emergency Stablization Act of 2008.

Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.6, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 H.R.362, the Sowing the Seeds through Science and Engineering Research Act H.R. 620, the Climate Stewardship Act of 2007 H.R.729, the Home Energy Generation Act renewable portfolio standard -- H.R.969, the Federal Renewable Portfolio Standard Act of 2007 climate change -- H.R.1590, the Safe Climate Act of 2007 rail competition -- H.R.1650, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act rail competition -- H.R.2125, the Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act electricity distribution development tax incentives -- H.R.2148, a bill to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets workforce development -- H.R.2272, the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act smart meter deployment tax incentives -- H.R.2305, a bill to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices extension of the dividend income tax rate reduction -- H.R.2313, a bill to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent renewable portfolio standard -- H.R.2337, the Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act Clean Water Act requirements for the electric utility industry, particularly 316(b) cooling water intake structures -- H.R.2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 Power Systems Development Facility funding, Nuclear Power 2010 funding, Nuclear Regulatory Commission funding, Biomass & Biorefinery Systems R&D funding, Integrated Distribution Management System R&D funding -- H.R. 2638, Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 Power Systems Development Facility funding, Nuclear Power 2010 funding, Nuclear Regulatory Commission funding, Biomass & Biorefinery Systems R&D funding, Integrated Distribution Management System R&D funding -- H.R.2641, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 terrorism risk insurance extension -- H.R.2761, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.2764, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2008 smart meter depreciation reduction -- H.R.2776, the Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 nuclear plant security -- H.R.2881, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 gypsum research funding -- H.R.3161, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes electricity transmission system regulation -- H.R.4059, the Rural Clean Energy Superhighways Act uranium supply -- H.R.4189, a bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and the sale of the product of such re-enrichment, and for other purposes uranium importation -- H.R.4929, a bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes chemical security re electric power plants -- H.R.5533, the Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008 impact on electric power plants of H.R.5577, the Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Act of 2007 renewable portfolio standard -- H.R.6899, a bill to advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies while building a bridge to the future through expanded access to Federal oil and natural gas resources, revising the relationship between the oil and gas industry and the consumers who own those resources and deserve a fair return from the development of publicly owned oil and gas, ending tax subsidies for large oil and gas companies, and facilitating energy efficiencies in the building, housing, and transportation sectors, and for other purposes. climate change -- S.280, the Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 climate change -- S.309, Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act climate change -- S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 extension of the dividend income tax rate reduction -- S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent rail competition -- S.722, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act workforce development -- S.761, a bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy rail competition -- S.953, the Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act carbon capture and sequestration research -- S.962, the Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 2007 energy efficiency incentives -- S.1115, the Energy Efficiency Promotion Act nuclear power plant safety -- S.1138, a bill to enhance nuclear safeguards and to provide assurances of nuclear fuel supply to countries that forgo certain fuel cycle activities Clean Air Act requirements for the electric utility industry -- S.1177, the Clean Air Planning Act of 2007 energy efficiency -- S.1321, the Energy Savings Act of 2007 Power Systems Development Facility funding, Nuclear Power 2010 funding, Nuclear Regulatory Commission funding, Biomass & Biorefinery Systems R&D funding, Integrated Distribution Management System R&D funding -- S.1751, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 climate change -- S.1766, the Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 gypsum research funding -- S.1859, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. Clean Water Act requirements for the electric utility industry, particularly 316(b) cooling water intake structures -- S.1870, the Clean Water Restoration Act S.2076, the Clean Renewable Energy and Development Act climate change -- S.2191, the America's Climate Security Act of 2007 uranium importation -- S.2531, a bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise the antidumping duties and countervailing duties relating to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes nuclear spent fuel management -- S.3215, a bill to require the Secretary of Energy to enter into cooperative agreements with private entities to share the cost of obtaining construction and operating licenses for certain types of recycling facilities, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $2,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 1179 Superfund Equity and Megasite Remediation Act of 2007 S 502 To make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent S 1322 Employee Stock Ownership Plan Promotion and Improvement Act of 2007 S 1617 To provide tax incentives for plug-in hybrid electric drive motor vehicles S 1753 Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 S 2886 Alternative Minimum Tax and Tax Extenders Relief Act of 2008 S 3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 HR 197 To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5 year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources. HR 1997 To amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property HR 2148 To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15 year recovery period for property used in the transmission or distribution of electricity for sale HR 2206 Fiscal 2007 Second Emergency Iraq/Hurricane Supplemental Appropriations HR 2305 Energy Conservation Through Smart Meters Act of 2007 HR 2313 To make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent HR 2276 Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 HR 3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act HR 3876 To amend the IRC of 1986 to limit the deductibility of excessive rates of executive compensation HR 4839 Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007 HR 5101 To amend the IRC of 1986 to accelerate the phase-in of the deduction for domestic production activities HR 5169 The Grow American Investment Now Jobs Act of 2008 HR 5351 To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation HR 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 HR 6899 Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2008

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 321, to require the secretary of treasury to analyze and report on the exchange rate policies of the People's Republic of China. H.R. 2380, to make the repeal of the estate tax permanent. S. 34, to promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes. S. 502, to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends. S. 1273, to amend the Code to allow permanent look-through treatment of payments between related foreign corporations. S. 1453, to extend the moratorium on taxes on Internet access and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce. H.R. 3735, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations. H.R. 5105, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce taxes by providing an alternative determination of income tax liability for individuals, repealing the estate and gift taxes, reducing corporate income tax rates, reducing the maximum tax for individuals on capital gains and dividends to 10 percent, indexing the basis of assets for purposes of determining capital gain or loss, creating tax-free accounts for retirement savings, lifetime savings, and life skills, repealing the adjusted gross income threshold in the medical care deduction for individuals under age 65 who have no employer health coverage, and for other purposes. H.R. 5109, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for permanent tax incentives for economic growth. H.R. 5126, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce individual income taxes by creating a new 5 percent rate of tax and to increase section 179 expensing for small businesses. H.R. 5140, to provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and Federal Housing Administration loan limits. H.R. 5142, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an economic stimulus for individuals. H.R. 5908, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a permanent zero percent capital gains rate for individuals and corporations. H.R. 6049, the Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008. H.R. 6275, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax, and for other purposes. H.R. 7005, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide alternative minimum tax relief for individuals for 2008. H.R. 7060, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. S. 2547, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce taxes by providing an alternative determination of income tax liability for individuals, repealing the estate and gift taxes, reducing corporate income tax rates, reducing the maximum tax for individuals on capital gains and dividends to 10 percent, indexing the basis of assets for purposes of determining capital gain or loss, creating tax-free accounts for retirement savings, lifetime savings, and life skills, repealing the adjusted gross income threshold in the medical care deduction for individuals under age 65 who have no employer health coverage, and for other purposes. S. 2592, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for permanent tax incentives for economic growth; to Finance. S. 2856, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide taxpayers a flat tax alternative to the current income tax system. S. 3049, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the capital gains and dividends rate permanent and to provide estate tax relief and reform, and for other purposes. S. 3098, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes. S. 3162, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief to improve the competitiveness of U.S. corporations and small businesses, to eliminate tax incentives to move jobs and profits overseas, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 2312/S. 502 to repeal the sunset date on the current tax rates for capital gains and dividends. H.R. 7201, the Energy Improvement and Extension Act. H.R. 7005, the AMT Relief Act. S. 3335, the Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act. S. 3125, the Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act H.R. 7060, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act H.R. 7202, the Temporary Tax Relief Act H.R. 6275, the Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act.

Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

H.R. 6049 - the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 S. 55 - Individual Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2007 H.R. 1366 - Individual Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2007 H.R. 2312 - To make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends S. 502 - To make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends H.R. 3976 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for contributions of food inventory by all corporations. H.R. 5134 - Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2007 (IRS) S. 2637 - Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2008 H.R. 2380 - Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2007 H.R. 197 - to extend the tax credit for electricity produced by wind for five years S. 689, Good Samaritan Hunger Relief Tax Incentive Extension Act of 2007 S. 1621 - to shorten depreciation of farm equipment from seven to five years S. 2239 Equity for our Nations Self-Employment Act H.R. 3660 - Equity for our Nations Self-Employment Act H.R. 3039 - to purchase replacement property under section 1031 S. 469 to make the enhanced deduction of donated conservation easements permanent H.R. 1576 to make the enhanced deduction of donated conservation easements permanent S. 777 to repeal the three percent withholding on government payments H.R. 1023 - to repeal the three percent withholding on government payments H.R. 2659 to reverse the IRS position that self-employment taxes should be paid on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) payments S. 1155 to reverse the IRS position that self-employment taxes should be paid on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) payments H.R. 3708 to increase the maximum amount of land provided by a conservation easement that can be excluded from estate taxes S. 2886 - Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 S, 3335 Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 5719 Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R. 6275 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 S. 3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Act of 2008 S. 3478 Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008 H.R. 5140 Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008 H.R. 1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act H.R. 7005 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 7060 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Tax Act of 2008 H.R. 3321 Wind Energy Tax Credit

Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007provision relating to Power Act, all provisions H.R. 2137/S. 822, to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances, all provisions; H.R. 2313/S. 502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent; all provisions; H.R. 5658, Fiscal Year 2009 Defense Authorization, all provisions; H.R. 729, provisions relating to net metering; H.R. 969, renewable portfolio standard provisions; S. 1115, Energy Efficiency Promotion Act, all provisions; S. 1789, Transportations Appropriations; all provisions; S. 3002, Fiscal Year 2009 Defense Authorization, all provisions; S. 3186, Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer ActTransmission siting and permitting issues generally and ina congressional oversight context S. 722, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, all provisions;

Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.

Corporate and Individual Taxation Taxation of Dividends (HR 2312, S 502) Depreciation of Utility Property (HR 5351) Energy Production Incentives (HR 5351)

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

Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

S. 2821, "Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act" SA 4419 "Ensign/Cantwell Bill added to SA 4387, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 to HR 3221, - provisions related to the extension of the renewable PTC, provisions related to the extension of solar ITC and removing utility exclusion, provisions related to reducing depreciable lives for smart meters, provisions related to energy efficiency tax credits, and provisions related to tax credits for plug-in hybrids; H.R. 197, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources"; provisions related to amending the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources; S.502, "To repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates"; provisions related to the tax rate reduction on dividends and making capital gains permanent; S.2821, "The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; provisions related to extending renewable energy tax credits. H.R. 6049 "Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008"; all provisions. S. 2886 "Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008"; all provisions. S. 3125 " Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008"; all provisions. H.R. 6049, H.R. 7060 and other versions of bills that include an extension of Section 45, Production Tax Credit.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2796 / S 2126--capital gains tax exclusion for mutual funds; HR 3225--mutual fund fee reform legislation; HR 2312 / S 502--permanent individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends legislation; HR 878 / S 601--capital gains reporting legislation; HR 3185 / HR 3765 / S 2473--401(k) fee disclosure legislation; HR 1424--market rescue and tax extender legislation.

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

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

H.R. 2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; H.R. 2305, to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices; H.R. 1977, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property; H.R. 2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; S. 1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; H.R.2313/S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent; H.R. 2137/S.822, to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances; S. 2821, "The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; H.R. 5140 "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008"; H.R. 6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, the Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008; SA 4419 (Cantwell-Ensign) to SA 4387 (Dodd-Shelby) to H.R. 3221, "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008"; S. 2821, "Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; S. 3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008"

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 321, to require the secretary of treasury to analyze and report on the exchange rate policies of the People's Republic of China. H.R. 2380, to make the repeal of the estate tax permanent. S. 34, to promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes. S. 502, to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends. S. 1273, to amend the Code to allow permanent look-through treatment of payments between related foreign corporations. S. 1453, to extend the moratorium on taxes on Internet access and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce. H.R. 3735, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations. H.R. 5105, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce taxes by providing an alternative determination of income tax liability for individuals, repealing the estate and gift taxes, reducing corporate income tax rates, reducing the maximum tax for individuals on capital gains and dividends to 10 percent, indexing the basis of assets for purposes of determining capital gain or loss, creating tax-free accounts for retirement savings, lifetime savings, and life skills, repealing the adjusted gross income threshold in the medical care deduction for individuals under age 65 who have no employer health coverage, and for other purposes; to Ways & Means. H.R. 5109, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for permanent tax incentives for economic growth; to Ways & Means. H.R. 5126, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce individual income taxes by creating a new 5 percent rate of tax and to increase section 179 expensing for small businesses; to Ways & Means. H.R. 5140, to provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and Federal Housing Administration loan limits; jointly to Ways & Means and Financial Services. H.R. 5142, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an economic stimulus for individuals; to Ways & Means. H.R. 5908, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a permanent zero percent capital gains rate for individuals and corporations; to Ways & Means. H.R. 6049, the Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008. H.R. 6275, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax, and for other purposes; to Ways & Means. S. 2547, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce taxes by providing an alternative determination of income tax liability for individuals, repealing the estate and gift taxes, reducing corporate income tax rates, reducing the maximum tax for individuals on capital gains and dividends to 10 percent, indexing the basis of assets for purposes of determining capital gain or loss, creating tax-free accounts for retirement savings, lifetime savings, and life skills, repealing the adjusted gross income threshold in the medical care deduction for individuals under age 65 who have no employer health coverage, and for other purposes; to Finance. S. 2592, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for permanent tax incentives for economic growth; to Finance. S. 2856, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide taxpayers a flat tax alternative to the current income tax system; to Finance. S. 3049, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the capital gains and dividends rate permanent and to provide estate tax relief and reform, and for other purposes; to Finance. S. 3098, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes. S. 3162, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide relief to improve the competitiveness of U.S. corporations and small businesses, to eliminate tax incentives to move jobs and profits overseas, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R 2312/ S.502 to repeal the sunset date on the current tax rates for capital gains and dividends. H.R. 4351 The AMT Relief Act H.R. 3996 Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 3056 Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007

Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

H.R. 6, "Clean Energy Act of 2007"- Extension of the renewable PTC, extension of solar ITC and removing utility exclusion, reducing depreciable lives for smart meters, energy efficiency tax credits, and tax credits for plug-in hybrids; H.R.2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; H.R. 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources; H.R.1997, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property; H.R.2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; S.1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; HR.. 2313/S. 502 to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent, provisions related to dividends H.R. 2317/S. 822 to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances = all provisions H.R. 2776 Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 2305 to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices, all provisions H.R. 197 to amend IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources, all provisions H.R. 1997 to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property = all provisions H.R. 2148 to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets = all provisions S. 2821 The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 = all provisions S. 722 The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act S. 953 The Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act H.R. 2419 The Farm Bill = all provisions

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

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.

H.R. 2776 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 2305 Smart Meters' Act of 2007 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 197 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 1977 To amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 2148 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 15-year recovery period for property used in the transmission or distribution of electricity for sale - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry S. 1617 Fuel Reduction using Electrons to End Dependence On the Mid-East (FREEDOM) Act of 2007 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 2312 To repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry S. 502 To repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 2137 Super-Efficient Appliance Incentives and Market Transformation Act of 2007 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry S. 822 EXTEND the Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2007 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry S. 2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 5140 Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 6049 Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry H.R. 6049 Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry S. 3125 Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry

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

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

Please see addendum. rail competition -- H.R.1650, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act rail competition -- H.R.2125, the Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act electricity distribution development tax incentives -- H.R.2148, a bill to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets workforce development -- H.R.2272, the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act extension of the dividend income tax rate reduction -- H.R.2313, a bill to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent SILO lease provisions as offset -- H.R.2419, the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 Clean Water Act requirements for the electric utility industry, particularly 316(b) cooling water intake structures -- H.R.2421, the Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 clean coal technology development funding, Nuclear Power 2010 funding, Nuclear Regulatory Commission funding, Biomass & Biorefinery Systems R&D funding, Integrated Distribution Management System R&D funding -- H.R.2641, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 smart meter depreciation reduction -- H.R. 6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 gypsum research funding -- H.R.3161, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes electricity transmission system regulation -- H.R.4059, the Rural Clean Energy Superhighways Act uranium supply -- H.R.4189, a bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide for the re-enrichment of certain uranium tailings, and the sale of the product of such re-enrichment, and for other purposes uranium importation -- H.R.4929, a bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that the antidumping and countervailing duty laws apply to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes chemical security re electric power plants -- H.R.5533, the Chemical Facilities Security Act of 2008 impact on electric power plants of H.R.5577, the Chemical Facility Antiterrorism Act of 2007 extension of the dividend income tax rate reduction -- S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent rail competition -- S.722, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act workforce development -- S.761, a bill to invest in innovation and education to improve the competitiveness of the United States in the global economy rail competition -- S.953, the Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act carbon capture and sequestration research -- S.962, the Department of Energy Carbon Capture and Storage Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 2007 nuclear power plant safety -- S.1138, a bill to enhance nuclear safeguards and to provide assurances of nuclear fuel supply to countries that forgo certain fuel cycle activities Power Systems Development Facility funding, Nuclear Power 2010 funding, Nuclear Regulatory Commission funding, Biomass & Biorefinery Systems R&D funding, Integrated Distribution Management System R&D funding -- S.1751, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 climate change -- S.1766, the Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 gypsum research funding -- S.1859, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes Clean Water Act requirements for the electric utility industry, particularly 316(b) cooling water intake structures -- S.1870, the Clean Water Restoration Act S.2076, the Clean Renewable Energy and Development Act climate change -- S.2191, the America's Climate Security Act of 2007 uranium importation -- S.2531, a bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise the antidumping duties and countervailing duties relating to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes

Client expense: $2,780,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Corporate and Individual Taxation Taxation of Dividends (HR 2312, S 502) Depreciation of Utility Property (HR 5351) Energy Production Incentives (HR 5351)

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

Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

H.R.2776, Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007; H.R.2305, to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices; H.R. 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources; H.R. 1997, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property; H.R. 2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15 year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; S.1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; H.R.2313/S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent; H.R.2137/S.822, to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances; S.2821, The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008; H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008; and SA 4419 to SA 4387 to H.R. 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008; S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008; S.3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008.

Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

H.R.2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007" To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation; all provisions relating to renewable production tax credit, smart meters, and ITC for solar. H.R.2305, to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices; all provisions relating to smart meters. H.R. 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources; all provisions relating to amending the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources. H.R. 2148 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 15-year recovery period for property used in the transmission or distribution of electricity for sale; all provisions relating to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 15-year recovery period for property used in the transmission or distribution of electricity for sale. HR 2312 / S.502 A bill to repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates; all provisions relating to the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gains rates. S.2821, "The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008" A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency in order to prevent a downturn in these sectors that would result from a lapse in the tax law; all provisions relating to renewable production tax credit and ITC for solar. H.R. 5140 "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008". To provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits; all provisions relating to renewable production tax credit, smart meters, and ITC for solar. H.R. 6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes; all provisions relating to renewable production tax credit, smart meters, and ITC for solar. S.3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008" A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes; all provisions relating to renewable production tax credit, smart meters, and ITC for solar.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1617-to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles H.R.2313/S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; H.R. 2305, to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices; H.R. 1977, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property; H.R. 2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; S. 1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; H.R.2313/S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent; H.R. 2137/S.822, to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances; S. 2821, "The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; H.R. 5140 "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008"; H.R. 6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, the Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008; SA 4419 (Cantwell-Ensign) to SA 4387 (Dodd-Shelby) to H.R. 3221, "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008"; S. 2821, "Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; S. 3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008"

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R.2313/S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent; H.R. 6049, the Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008; H.R.5351, "Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008"; H.R. 1369, "To prevent certain discriminatory taxation of natural gas pipeline property" (109th Congress)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2642--Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008 S. 2531 and H.R 4929--To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise the antidumping duties and countervailing duties relating to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes. H.R.2776--"Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007" H.R.2305--To provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices H.R. 197--To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources: H.R. 1997, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property H.R. 2148--To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15 year depreciation period for electric distribution assets S.1617--To provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles H.R.2313/S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent H.R.2137/S.822--To extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances S.2821--"The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008" H.R. 5140--"Economic Stimulus Act of 2008" H.R. 6049--The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 H.R. 6049--The Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 SA 4419 (Cantwell-Ensign) to SA 4387 (Dodd-Shelby) to H.R. 3221--"Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008" S. 2821--"Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008" S.3125--"Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008"

Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

H.R. 6049 - the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 S. 55 - Individual Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2007 H.R. 1366 - Individual Alternative Minimum Tax Repeal Act of 2007 H.R. 2312 - To make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends S. 502 - To make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends H.R. 3976 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for contributions of food inventory by all corporations. H.R. 3996 Temporary Tax Relief Act H.R. 5134 - Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2007 S. 2637 - Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2008 H.R. 5351 - Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 H.R. 4215 Updates the Optional Method for Computing Net Earnings from Self-employment H.R. 5140 - Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 H.R. 2380 - Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2007 H.R. 197 - to extend the tax credit for electricity produced by wind for five years S. 689, Good Samaritan Hunger Relief Tax Incentive Extension Act of 2007 S. 1621 - to shorten depreciation of farm equipment from seven to five years H.R. 2280 - to shorten depreciation of farm equipment from seven to five years S. 700 Endangered Species Recovery Act H.R. 1422 - Endangered Species Recovery Act S. 2239 Equity for our Nations Self-Employment Act H.R. 3660 - Equity for our Nations Self-Employment Act H.R. 3039 - to purchase replacement property under section 1031 S. 469 to make the enhanced deduction of donated conservation easements permanent H.R. 1576 to make the enhanced deduction of donated conservation easements permanent S. 777 to repeal the three percent withholding on government payments H.R. 1023 - to repeal the three percent withholding on government payments H.R. 2659 to reverse the IRS position that self-employment taxes should be paid on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) payments S. 1155 to reverse the IRS position that self-employment taxes should be paid on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) payments H.R. 196 - to make tax incentives for ethanol and biodiesel permanent S. 760 to provide tax incentives to protect habitats for endangered species H.R. 1422 - to provide tax incentives to protect habitats for endangered species H.R. 3221 - Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 197 to extend the tax credit for electricity produced by wind for five years H.R. 3708 to increase the maximum amount of land provided by a conservation easement that can be excluded from estate taxes H.R. 6275 Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R. 5719 - Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 S. 2886 - Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.2776, Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. H.R.2305, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a five-year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices. H.R.197, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources. H.R.2148, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 15-year recovery period for property used in the transmission or distribution of electricity for sale. S.1617, To provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles. H.R.2313/S.502, To make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent. H.R.2137/S.822, To extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances. S.2821, The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008. H.R.5140, The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. H.R.6049, The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008. SA4419 (Cantwell-Ensign) to SA4387 (Dodd-Shelby) to H.R.3221, "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008". S.2821, The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008. S.3125, The Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), SENATE

H.R.2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007" to support extension of Section 45 of the Internal Revenue Code for the generation of electricity from Wind. H.R. 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources. H.R. 2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15 year depreciation period for electric distribution assets. H.R.2313 and S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent. H.R. 5140 "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008" to support amendment SA 4419 (Cantwell-Ensign) to include the "Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008" which contained an extension of the production tax credit for wind energy. H.R. 6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008 to provide an extension of the tax credit for wind. S. 2821, "Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008" and S.3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008" to support the one-year extension of the renewable tax credit for wind and bonus depreciation provisions. H.R. 6049 "The Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008" interest in investment tax credit for carbon capture and storage for qualifying IGCC units. S. 3132, "Accelerating Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2008" interest in the $20 metric ton of CO2 tax credit. S. 3208, "Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008" which provides a carbon reduction tax credit. H.R. 2419, FY 2007 Farm Bill; opposed the fines and penalties and other settlement agreements revenue raisers. H.R. 3776, "the Energy Storage Advancement Act of 2007" to promote tax incentives for the development of battery storage technologies.

Client expense: $1,429,085 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Extension of the: Production Tax Credit, Investment Tax Credit, Dividend Reduction, & Collaborative Energy Research; Reduction of SmartMeter depreciation; PTC change to "unrelated parties" rule; ITC change to utility exclusion; Incentive for plug-in-vehicles and energy efficiency; HR 2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; HR 2305, to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices; HR 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5 year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources; HR 1997, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property; HR 2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15 year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; S 1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; HR 2313/S 502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent; S 2821, "The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; HR 5140, "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008"; HR 6049, the "Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008"; HR 6049, the "Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008"; and SA 4419 (Cantwell-Ensign) to SA 4387 (Dodd-Shelby) to HR 3221, "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008"; :S 3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008."

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Issues relating to the regulation of air emissions from electric power generators, including legislative proposals for multi-emissions reductions programs. Issues also include tax tax policy regarding environmental control technology and energy and climate change legislation generally. H.R.2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; H.R.2305, to provide a 5-year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices; H.R.197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources: H.R. 1997, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property; H.R.2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15-year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; S.1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; H.R. 2313/S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent; H.R.2137/S.822, to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appiances; S.2821, "The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; H.R.5140 "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008". H.R.6049, the "Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008"; H.R. 6049, the "Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008"; and SA 4419 (Cantwell-Ensign) to SA 4387 (Dodd-Shelby) to H.R.3221, "Foreclsoure Prevention Actof 2008"; S. 2821, "Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; S.3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008".

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; H.R.2305, to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices; H.R. 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources: H.R. 1997, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property; H.R. 2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15 year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; S.1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; H.R.2313/S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent; H.R.2137/S.822, to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances; S.2821, "The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; H.R. 5140 "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008". H.R. 6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, the Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008; and SA 4419 (Cantwell-Ensign) to SA 4387 (Dodd-Shelby) to H.R. 3221, "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008"; S. 2821, "Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; S.3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008"

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2821, "Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act" SA 4419 "Ensign/Cantwell Bill added to SA 4387, Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 to HR 3221, - provisions related to the extension of the renewable PTC, provisions related to the extension of solar ITC and removing utility exclusion, provisions related to reducing depreciable lives for smart meters, provisions related to energy efficiency tax credits, and provisions related to tax credits for plug-in hybrids; H.R. 197, provisions related to amending the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources; H.R.2313/S.502, provisions related to the tax rate reduction on dividends and making capital gains permanent; S.2821, "The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; provisions related to extending renewable energy tax credits. H.R. 6049 "Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008"; all provisions. S. 2886 "Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008"; all provisions. S. 3125 " Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008"; all provisions.

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

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

HR 2796 / S 2126--capital gains tax exclusion for mutual funds; HR 3225--mutual fund fee reform legislation; HR 2312 / S 502--permanent individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends legislation; HR 878 / S 601--capital gains reporting legislation; HR 3185 / HR 3765 / S 2473--401(k) fee disclosure legislation.

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

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

H.R.2776, "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; H.R.2305, to provide a 5 year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices; H.R. 197, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources: H.R. 1997, to amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property; H.R. 2148, to amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 15 year depreciation period for electric distribution assets; S.1617, to provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles; H.R.2313/S.502, to make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent; H.R.2137/S.822, to extend and expand existing law tax credits for commercial buildings, new homes and appliances; S.2821, "The Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; H.R. 5140 "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008". H.R. 6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008; H.R. 6049, the Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008; and SA 4419 (Cantwell-Ensign) to SA 4387 (Dodd-Shelby) to H.R. 3221, "Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008"; S. 2821, "Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008"; S.3125, "Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008"

Client expense: $1,973,371 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), White House Office

S 1179 Superfund Equity and Megasite Remediation Act of 2007 - A bill to amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986. S 502 To make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent. S 1322 Employee Stock Ownership Plan Promotion and Improvement Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the operation of employee stock ownership plans, and for other purposes. S 1617 To provide tax incentives for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles. S 1753 Healthy Workforce Act of 2007 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for the costs of implementing wellness programs, and for other purposes. HR 197 To amend the IRC of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable sources. HR 1997 To amend the IRC of 1986 to allow solar and geothermal ITC for public utility property. HR 2148 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 15-year recovery period for property used in the transmission or distribution of electricity for sale. HR 2206 Fiscal 2007 Second Emergency Iraq/Hurricane Supplemental Appropriations - Making emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 20, 2007, and for other purposes. HR 2305 Energy Conservation Through "Smart Meters" Act of 2007 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a five-year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices. HR 2313 To make the tax rate reduction on dividends and capital gains permanent. HR 2776 - Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. HR 3221 - New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, an act to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes. HR 3876 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the deductibility of excessive rates of executive compensation. HR 4839 Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007. HR 5101 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to accelerate the phase-in of the deduction for domestic production activities. HR 5169 The Grow American Investment Now Jobs Act of 2008 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce marginal income tax rates on corporations. HR 5351 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation. HR 6049 - Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 6 "Clean Energy Act of 2007"; H.R. 969 "To amend Title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities, and for other purposes"; H.R. 2776 "Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; H.R. 3220 "New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act"; H.R. 3221 "Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; H.R. 2776 "Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007"; H.R. 2313 and S.502 "To make reductions in Dividends and Capital Gains taxes permanent"; H.R. 2305 "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a five-year applicable recovery period for depreciation of qualified energy management devices"; S. 2076 "Clean Renewable Energy and Development Act"; H.R. 2784 "National Environment and Energy Development Act"; Energy Policy Act of 2005, implementation; S. 2660 "Consumer Protection and Cost Accountability Act"; S. 2531 and H.R. 4929 "To Amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to revise the antidumping duties and countervailing duties relating to the production of low-enriched uranium, and for other purposes."

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

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 6 CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 H.R. 2776 Renewable Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 2305 Energy Conservation through `Smart Meters' Act of 2007 H.R. 197 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources. H.R. 2148 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 15-year recovery period for property used in the transmission or distribution of electricity for sale. S. 1617 Fuel Reduction using Electrons to End Dependence On the Mid-East (FREEDOM) Act of 2007 S. 502 To repeal the sunset on the reduction of capital gains rates for individuals and on the taxation of dividends of individuals at capital gain rates. H.R. 2137 Super-Efficient Appliance Incentives and Market Transformation Act of 2007 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry. S. 822 EXTEND the Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2007 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry. S. 2821 Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008 - all provisions impacting the electric utility industry.

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

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