A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act.

S 609 Introduced by Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) on February 15, 2007 A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of Title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. - S 639 Introduced by Pryor (D-Ark.) on February 15, 2007 ED 1.0 Act - to establish digital and wireless networks to advance online higher education opportunities for minority students - S 711 Introduced by Smith, G. (R-Ore.) on February 28, 2007 Universal Service for the 21st Century Act - S 744 Introduced by McCain (R-Ariz.) on March 1, 2007 Spectrum Availability for Emergency-Response and Law-Enforcement to Improve Vital Emergency Services (SAVE LIVES) Act - S 760 Introduced by Salazar, K. (D-Colo.) on March 5, 2007 Four Corners Television Access Act of 2007 - S 780 Introduced by Pryor (D-Ark.) on March 6, 2007 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act - S 781 Introduced by Pryor (D-Ark.) on March 6, 2007 Do-Not-Call Registry Fee Extension Act of 2007 - S 1032 Introduced by Clinton (D-N.Y.) on March 29, 2007 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 - S 1086 Introduced by Baucus, M. (D-Mont.) on April 11, 2007 Cyber Safety for Kids Act of 2007 - S 1353 Introduced by Wyden (D-Ore.) on May 10, 2007 Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 - S 1439 Introduced by Roberts (R-Kan.) on May 21, 2007 Rural Broadband Improvement Act of 2007 - S 1453 Introduced by Carper (D-Del.) on May 23, 2007 Internet Tax Freedom Extension Act of 2007 - S 1492 Introduced by Inouye (D-Hawaii) on May 24, 2007 Broadband Data Improvement Act - S 1493 Introduced by Inouye (D-Hawaii) on May 24, 2007 Advanced Information and Communications Technology Research Act - S 1622 Introduced by Snowe (R-Maine) on June 14, 2007 A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to reevaluate the band plans for the upper 700 megaHertz band and the un-auctioned portions of the lower 700 megaHertz band and reconfigure them to include spectrum to be licensed for small geographic areas. - S 1625 Introduced by Pryor (D-Ark.) on June 14, 2007 Counter Spy Act - to protect against unauthorized installation of computer software, to require clear disclosure to computer users of certain computer software features that may pose a threat to user privacy, and for other purposes. - S 1629 Introduced by Pryor (D-Ark.) on June 14, 2007 Emergency Amateur Radio Interference Protection Act of 2007 - S 1650 Introduced by Kerry, J. (D-Mass.) on June 19, 2007 Max Cleland Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act - S 1654 Introduced by Kyl (R-Ariz.) on June 19, 2007 A bill to prohibit the sale or provision of caller ID spoofing services. - S 1675 Introduced by Cantwell (D-Wash.) on June 21, 2007 Local Community Radio Act of 2007 - S 1742 Introduced by Thune (R-S.D.) on June 28, 2007 Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007 - S 1769 Introduced by Stevens (R-Alaska) on July 11, 2007 Same Number Act of 2007 - to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to facilitate number portability in order to increase consumer choice of voice service provider. - S 1780 Introduced by Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) on July 12, 2007 Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act - S 1853 Introduced by Lautenberg (D-N.J.) on July 23, 2007 Community Broadband Act of 2007 - S 1857 Introduced by Warner (R-Va.) on July 23, 2007 Minority Serving Institutions for Advanced Technology and Education Act - S 1859 Introduced by Kohl (D-Wis.) on July 24, 2007 Fiscal 2008 Agriculture Appropriations (Senate) - Rural Utilities Service Broadband Loan Program - S 1965 Introduced by Stevens (R-Alaska) on August 2, 2007 Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act - S 1996 Introduced by Bingaman (D-N.M.) on August 3, 2007 A bill to reauthorize the Enhancing Education Through Technology Act of 2001, and for other purposes. - S 2033 Introduced by Klobuchar (D-Minn.) on September 7, 2007 A bill to provide for greater disclosure to, and empowerment of, consumers who have entered into a contract for cellular telephone service. - S 2096 Introduced by Dorgan, B. (D-N.D.) on September 26, 2007 Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007 - S 2125 Introduced by Kohl (D-Wis.) on October 2, 2007 Preparing America's Seniors for the Digital Television Transition Act of 2007 - S 2128 Introduced by Sununu (R-N.H.) on October 2, 2007 A bill to make the moratorium on Internet access taxes and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce permanent. - S 2168 Introduced by Leahy (D-Vt.) on October 16, 2007 Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 - S 2171 Introduced by Pryor (D-Ark.) on October 16, 2007 Uniform Wireless Consumer Protection Act - S 2302 Introduced by Harkin (D-Iowa) on November 2, 2007 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 - Rural Utilities Service Broadband Loan Program - S 2332 Introduced by Dorgan, B. (D-N.D.) on November 8, 2007 Media Ownership Act of 2007 - S 2344 Introduced by Menendez (D-N.J.) on November 13, 2007 Internet Safety Education Act of 2007 - S 2361 Introduced by Brown, S. (D-Ohio) on November 15, 2007 A bill to ensure the privacy of wireless telephone numbers, and for other purposes. - S 2410 Introduced by Kyl (R-Ariz.) on December 5, 2007 Efficiency in Decision Making Act of 2007 - to require the FCC to either grant or deny a Petition for Reconsideration within 1 year after such Petition is first submitted. - S 2500 Introduced by Leahy (D-Vt.) on December 18, 2007 Performance Rights Act - S 2507 Introduced by Hutchison, K. (R-Texas) on December 18, 2007 DTV Border Fix Act of 2007 - S J Res 28 Introduced by Dorgan, B. (D-N.D.) on March 5, 2008 A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. - S Con Res 70 Introduced by Conrad (D-N.D.) on March 7, 2008 Fiscal 2009 Senate Budget Resolution - technology provisions - S 2607 Introduced by Snowe (R-Maine) on February 7, 2008 A bill to make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 - technology provisions - S 2831 Introduced by Dorgan, B. (D-N.D.) on April 8, 2008 Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2008 - S 2919 Introduced by Stevens (R-Alaska) on April 24, 2008 Signaling Modernization Act of 2008 - S 3016 Introduced by Kerry, J. (D-Mass.) on May 14, 2008 Internet Crime Prevention Act of 2008 - S 3074 Introduced by Menendez (D-N.J.) on June 2, 2008 Internet Safety Education Act of 2008 - S 3138 Introduced by Smith, G. (R-Ore.) on June 16, 2008 A bill to prohibit text message spam. - S 3156 Introduced by Wicker (R-Miss.) on June 18, 2008 A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. - S 3242 Introduced by Lincoln (D-Ark.) on July 10, 2008 Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act of 2008 - S 3249 Introduced by Wyden (D-Ore.) on July 10, 2008 Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act - S 3418 Introduced by Wyden (D-Ore.) on August 1, 2008 State Video Tax Fairness Act of 2008 - S 3420 Introduced by Wyden (D-Ore.) on August 1, 2008 Open Wireless Internet Act - S 3446 Introduced by Menendez (D-N.J.) on August 1, 2008 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes. - S 3491 Introduced by Stevens (R-Alaska) on September 16, 2008 Telehealth for America Act of 2008 - S 3616 Introduced by Menendez (D-N.J.) on September 26, 2008 Internet Skill Game Licensing and Control Act of 2008 - S 3663 Introduced by Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) on October 1, 2008 Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act - S 3670 Introduced by Bunning (R-Ky.) on October 1, 2008 A bill to regulate certain state and local taxation of electronic commerce, and for other purposes. - S 3735 Introduced by Landrieu (D-La.) on December 11, 2008 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the eligibility of computer technology and equipment development businesses for enterprise zone incentives. - S 3740 Introduced by Sanders (I-Vt.) on December 11, 2008 Digital TV Transition Fairness Act

Client expense: $4,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

S 609 Introduced by Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) on February 15, 2007 A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of Title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. - S 639 Introduced by Pryor (D-Ark.) on February 15, 2007 ED 1.0 Act - to establish digital and wireless networks to advance online higher education opportunities for minority students - S 711 Introduced by Smith, G. (R-Ore.) on February 28, 2007 Universal Service for the 21st Century Act - S 744 Introduced by McCain (R-Ariz.) on March 1, 2007 Spectrum Availability for Emergency-Response and Law-Enforcement to Improve Vital Emergency Services (SAVE LIVES) Act - S 760 Introduced by Salazar, K. (D-Colo.) on March 5, 2007 Four Corners Television Access Act of 2007 - S 780 Introduced by Pryor (D-Ark.) on March 6, 2007 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act - S 781 Introduced by Pryor (D-Ark.) on March 6, 2007 Do-Not-Call Registry Fee Extension Act of 2007 - S 1032 Introduced by Clinton (D-N.Y.) on March 29, 2007 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2007 - S 1086 Introduced by Baucus, M. (D-Mont.) on April 11, 2007 Cyber Safety for Kids Act of 2007 - S 1353 Introduced by Wyden (D-Ore.) on May 10, 2007 Internet Radio Equality Act of 2007 - S 1439 Introduced by Roberts (R-Kan.) on May 21, 2007 Rural Broadband Improvement Act of 2007 - S 1453 Introduced by Carper (D-Del.) on May 23, 2007 Internet Tax Freedom Extension Act of 2007 - S 1492 Introduced by Inouye (D-Hawaii) on May 24, 2007 Broadband Data Improvement Act - S 1493 Introduced by Inouye (D-Hawaii) on May 24, 2007 Advanced Information and Communications Technology Research Act - S 1622 Introduced by Snowe (R-Maine) on June 14, 2007 A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to reevaluate the band plans for the upper 700 megaHertz band and the un-auctioned portions of the lower 700 megaHertz band and reconfigure them to include spectrum to be licensed for small geographic areas. - S 1625 Introduced by Pryor (D-Ark.) on June 14, 2007 Counter Spy Act - to protect against unauthorized installation of computer software, to require clear disclosure to computer users of certain computer software features that may pose a threat to user privacy, and for other purposes. - S 1629 Introduced by Pryor (D-Ark.) on June 14, 2007 Emergency Amateur Radio Interference Protection Act of 2007 - S 1650 Introduced by Kerry, J. (D-Mass.) on June 19, 2007 Max Cleland Minority Serving Institution Digital and Wireless Technology Opportunity Act - S 1654 Introduced by Kyl (R-Ariz.) on June 19, 2007 A bill to prohibit the sale or provision of caller ID spoofing services. - S 1675 Introduced by Cantwell (D-Wash.) on June 21, 2007 Local Community Radio Act of 2007 - S 1742 Introduced by Thune (R-S.D.) on June 28, 2007 Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007 - S 1769 Introduced by Stevens (R-Alaska) on July 11, 2007 Same Number Act of 2007 - to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to facilitate number portability in order to increase consumer choice of voice service provider. - S 1780 Introduced by Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) on July 12, 2007 Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act - S 1853 Introduced by Lautenberg (D-N.J.) on July 23, 2007 Community Broadband Act of 2007 - S 1857 Introduced by Warner (R-Va.) on July 23, 2007 Minority Serving Institutions for Advanced Technology and Education Act - S 1859 Introduced by Kohl (D-Wis.) on July 24, 2007 Fiscal 2008 Agriculture Appropriations (Senate) - Rural Utilities Service Broadband Loan Program - S 1965 Introduced by Stevens (R-Alaska) on August 2, 2007 Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act - S 1996 Introduced by Bingaman (D-N.M.) on August 3, 2007 A bill to reauthorize the Enhancing Education Through Technology Act of 2001, and for other purposes. - S 2033 Introduced by Klobuchar (D-Minn.) on September 7, 2007 A bill to provide for greater disclosure to, and empowerment of, consumers who have entered into a contract for cellular telephone service. - S 2096 Introduced by Dorgan, B. (D-N.D.) on September 26, 2007 Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007 - S 2125 Introduced by Kohl (D-Wis.) on October 2, 2007 Preparing America's Seniors for the Digital Television Transition Act of 2007 - S 2128 Introduced by Sununu (R-N.H.) on October 2, 2007 A bill to make the moratorium on Internet access taxes and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce permanent. - S 2168 Introduced by Leahy (D-Vt.) on October 16, 2007 Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 - S 2171 Introduced by Pryor (D-Ark.) on October 16, 2007 Uniform Wireless Consumer Protection Act - S 2302 Introduced by Harkin (D-Iowa) on November 2, 2007 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 - Rural Utilities Service Broadband Loan Program - S 2332 Introduced by Dorgan, B. (D-N.D.) on November 8, 2007 Media Ownership Act of 2007 - S 2344 Introduced by Menendez (D-N.J.) on November 13, 2007 Internet Safety Education Act of 2007 - S 2361 Introduced by Brown, S. (D-Ohio) on November 15, 2007 A bill to ensure the privacy of wireless telephone numbers, and for other purposes. - S 2410 Introduced by Kyl (R-Ariz.) on December 5, 2007 Efficiency in Decision Making Act of 2007 - to require the FCC to either grant or deny a Petition for Reconsideration within 1 year after such Petition is first submitted. - S 2500 Introduced by Leahy (D-Vt.) on December 18, 2007 Performance Rights Act - S 2507 Introduced by Hutchison, K. (R-Texas) on December 18, 2007 DTV Border Fix Act of 2007 - S J Res 28 Introduced by Dorgan, B. (D-N.D.) on March 5, 2008 A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership. - S Con Res 70 Introduced by Conrad (D-N.D.) on March 7, 2008 Fiscal 2009 Senate Budget Resolution - technology provisions - S 2607 Introduced by Snowe (R-Maine) on February 7, 2008 A bill to make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 - technology provisions - S 2831 Introduced by Dorgan, B. (D-N.D.) on April 8, 2008 Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2008 - S 2919 Introduced by Stevens (R-Alaska) on April 24, 2008 Signaling Modernization Act of 2008 - S 3016 Introduced by Kerry, J. (D-Mass.) on May 14, 2008 Internet Crime Prevention Act of 2008 - S 3074 Introduced by Menendez (D-N.J.) on June 2, 2008 Internet Safety Education Act of 2008 - S 3138 Introduced by Smith, G. (R-Ore.) on June 16, 2008 A bill to prohibit text message spam. - S 3156 Introduced by Wicker (R-Miss.) on June 18, 2008 A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany. - S 3242 Introduced by Lincoln (D-Ark.) on July 10, 2008 Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act of 2008 - S 3249 Introduced by Wyden (D-Ore.) on July 10, 2008 Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act - S 3418 Introduced by Wyden (D-Ore.) on August 1, 2008 State Video Tax Fairness Act of 2008 - S 3420 Introduced by Wyden (D-Ore.) on August 1, 2008 Open Wireless Internet Act - S 3446 Introduced by Menendez (D-N.J.) on August 1, 2008 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to defer the tax on the gain on the sale of certain telecommunications and media businesses, and for other purposes. - S 3491 Introduced by Stevens (R-Alaska) on September 16, 2008 Telehealth for America Act of 2008 - S 3616 Introduced by Menendez (D-N.J.) on September 26, 2008 Internet Skill Game Licensing and Control Act of 2008 - S 3663 Introduced by Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) on October 1, 2008 Short-term Analog Flash and Emergency Readiness Act - S 3670 Introduced by Bunning (R-Ky.) on October 1, 2008 A bill to regulate certain state and local taxation of electronic commerce, and for other purposes. - S 3735 Introduced by Landrieu (D-La.) on December 11, 2008 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the eligibility of computer technology and equipment development businesses for enterprise zone incentives. - S 3740 Introduced by Sanders (I-Vt.) on December 11, 2008 Digital TV Transition Fairness Act

Client expense: $4,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

S 609 and HR 2533 -- Universal Service Anti Deficiency Act permanent exemption legislation S 49/S 1965 -- Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, section relating to Internet safety education for schools receiving Erate HR 1120 -- Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 HR 5806 -- School Emergency Notification Deployment Act S. 1492 -- Broaband Data Mapping Act, portion pertaining to Internet safety education for schools receiving E-Rate

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 609 and HR 2533 -- Universal Service Anti Deficiency Act permanent exemption legislation S 49/S 1965 -- Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, section relating to Internet safety education for schools receiving Erate HR 1120 -- Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 HR 5806 -- School Emergency Notification Deployment Act S. 1492 -- Broaband Data Mapping Act, portion pertaining to Internet safety education for schools receiving E-Rate

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 101, Universal Service for Americans (USA) Act S. 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act S. 2919, Signaling Modernization Act of 2008 S. 2831, FTC Reauthorization Act of 2008 .H.R. 278/S. 609, to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act S. 711, Universal Service for the 21st Century Act of 2007 H.R. 3627/S. 1190, Connect The Nation Act S. 1439, Rural Broadband Improvement Act S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act, P.L. 110-385 S. Res. 191, A resolution establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next-generation broadband networks to access the Internet and for other uses by 2015, and calling upon Congress and the President to develop a strategy, enact legislation, and adopt policies to accomplish this objective. H.R. 3281, Community Broadband Act H.R. 3893, Connect American Now Act H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 H.R. 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 H.R. 2054, Universal Service Reform Act of 2007

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

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

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

S 609 and HR 2533 -- Universal Service Anti Deficiency Act permanent exemption legislation S 49/S 1965 -- Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, section relating to Internet safety education for schools receiving Erate HR 1120 -- Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 HR 5806 -- School Emergency Notification Deployment Act S. 1492 -- Broaband Data Mapping Act, portion pertaining to Internet safety education for schools receiving E-Rate

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 609 and HR 2533 -- Universal Service Anti Deficiency Act permanent exemption legislation S 49/S 1965 -- Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, section relating to Internet safety education for schools receiving Erate HR 1120 -- Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 HR 5806 -- School Emergency Notification Deployment Act S. 1492 -- Broaband Data Mapping Act, portion pertaining to Internet safety education for schools receiving E-Rate

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Rural Broadband (S. 1439, S. 1190, S. 1032, H.R. 2174, H.R. 1818); Network Neutrality Regulations (S. 215); The Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 (H.R. 5353); White Spaces (H.R. 1597, S. 234, S. 337); Appropriations/Authorization Issues related to the Telecommunications Industry (H.R. 3161, S. 1859); U.S. International Trade Commission's Qualcomm Decision; Telecommunications Issues related to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Actions; 700 MHz Ruling (H.R. 1788, S. 385, S. 1622, H.R. 1, P.L. 110-53); Broadband Census and Mapping (H.R. 3913, S. 1492, H.R. 3627); Universal Service Fund Administration/Reform (S. 711, H.R. 2054, S. 609, H.R. 278).

Client expense: $595,563 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Workforce preparedness; the role of technology in teaching and education; authorization of a National Center for Learning Science and Technology Trust Fund; enhancing the public-private research partnerships necessary to improve education; protection of personally identifiable student information. (see following list of specific bills) Implementation and Reauthorization of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act Implementation of PL 108-446, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 National Education Technology Plan Telecommunications Act Reauthorization U.S. Interagency Working Group on Technology in Education H.R. 5, H.R. 4137 and S. 1642 - legislation to amend the Higher Education Act Digital Opportunity Investment Trust, H.R. 3631 H.R. 278 and S. 609 - E-Rate Anti-Deficiency Act Exempt S. 1996, H.R. 2449 - Achievement through technology and Innovation Act S. 1348 - Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act (educational software provisions) PL 110-69 - America COMPETES Act (education provisions) H.R. 6104 and S. 3047 - Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Act of 2008 Regulations implementing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA; 20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99)

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Telephone Consumer Protection Act implementing rules Telecommunications Act Reauthorization Digital Opportunity Investment Trust S. 609 and R.H. 278 - E-Rate Anti Deficiency Act Exemption

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. 101, Universal Service for Americans (USA) Act S. 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007 S. 541, Rural Opportunities Act of 2007 H.R. 278/S. 609, to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. S. 704, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 S. 711, Universal Service for the 21st Century Act of 2007 H.R. 3627/S. 1190, Connect The Nation Act S. 1439, Rural Broadband Improvement Act S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act S. Res. 191, A resolution establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next-generation broadband networks to access the Internet and for other uses by 2015, and calling upon Congress and the President to develop a strategy, enact legislation, and adopt policies to accomplish this objective. H.R. 3246, Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act H.R. 3281, Community Broadband Act H.R. 3893, Connect American Now Act H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 H.R. 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 H.R. 2054, Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 3403, A bill to promote and enhance public safety by facilitating the rapid deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services, encourage the Nation's transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network, and improve 911 and E-911 access to those with disabilities.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

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

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

Rural Broadband (S. 1439, S. 1190, S. 1032, H.R. 2174, H.R. 1818); Network Neutrality Regulations (S. 215); The Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 (H.R. 5353); White Spaces (H.R. 1597, S. 234, S. 337); Appropriations/Authorization Issues Related to the Telecommunications Industry (H.R. 3161, S. 1859); U.S. International Trade Commission's Qualcomm Decision; Telecommunications Issues Related to Federal Communications Commission Actions; 700 MHz Ruling (H.R. 1788, S. 385, S. 1622, H.R. 1, P.L. 110-53); Broadband Census and Mapping (H.R. 3913, S. 1492, H.R. 3627); Universal Service Fund Administration/Reform (S. 711, H.R. 2054, S. 609, H.R. 278).

Client expense: $621,313 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Telephone Consumer Protection Act implementing rules Telecommunications Act Reauthorization Digital Opportunity Investment Trust S. 609 and R.H. 278 - E-Rate Anti Deficiency Act Exemption

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Workforce preparedness; the role of technology in teaching and education; authorization of a National Center for Learning Science and Technology Trust Fund; enhancing the public-private research partnerships necessary to improve education; protection of personally identifiable student information. (see following list of specific bills) Implementation and Reauthorization of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act Implementation of PL 108-446, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 National Education Technology Plan Telecommunications Act Reauthorization U.S. Interagency Working Group on Technology in Education H.R. 5, H.R. 4137 and S. 1642 - legislation to amend the Higher Education Act Digital Opportunity Investment Trust, H.R. 3631 H.R. 278 and S. 609 - E-Rate Anti-Deficiency Act Exempt S. 1996, H.R. 2449 - Achievement through technology and Innovation Act S. 1348 - Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act (educational software provisions) PL 110-69 - America COMPETES Act (education provisions) H.R. 6104 and S. 3047 - Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Act of 2008 Regulations implementing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA; 20 U.S.C. 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99)

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

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

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

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

S 609 and HR 2533 -- Universal Service Anti Deficiency Act permanent exemption legislation S 49/S 1965 -- Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, section relating to Internet safety education for schools receiving Erate HR 1120 -- Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 HR 5806 -- School Emergency Notification Deployment Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 609 and HR 2533 -- Universal Service Anti Deficiency Act permanent exemption legislation S 49/S 1965 -- Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, section relating to Internet safety education for schools receiving Erate HR 1120 -- Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 HR 5806 -- School Emergency Notification Deployment Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 101, Universal Service for Americans (USA) Act S. 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007 S. 541, Rural Opportunities Act of 2007 H.R. 278/S. 609, to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. S. 704, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 S. 711, Universal Service for the 21st Century Act of 2007 H.R. 3627/S. 1190, Connect The Nation Act S. 1439, Rural Broadband Improvement Act S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act S. Res. 191, A resolution establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next-generation broadband networks to access the Internet and for other uses by 2015, and calling upon Congress and the President to develop a strategy, enact legislation, and adopt policies to accomplish this objective. H.R. 3246, Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act H.R. 3281, Community Broadband Act H.R. 3893, Connect American Now Act H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 H.R. 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 H.R. 2054, Universal Service Reform Act of 2007 H.R. 3403, A bill to promote and enhance public safety by facilitating the rapid deployment of IP-enabled 911 and E-911 services, encourage the Nation's transition to a national IP-enabled emergency network, and improve 911 and E-911 access to those with disabilities.

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

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

No Child Left Behind P. L. 107-110 State Childrens Health Insurance Program expansion Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2007 S 380 Success in the Middle Act of 2007 HR 3406 Keeping Our Promises to America's Children Act of 2007 HR 684 Striving Readers Act of 2007 HR 2289 Higher Education Reauthorization Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2007, HR 17 Public Land Communities Transition Assistance Act of 2007, HR 3058 Rural Education Achievement Program Reauthorization Act of 2007, S 2051 Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, S 1965 To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to extend the deadline for the submission of the final report of the Commission on the Implementation of the New... HR 62 Rural Education Achievement Program Reauthorization Act, HR 3545 Reading First Improvement Act, HR 1939 No Child Left Behind Improvements Act of 2007, HR 648 Phylicia's Law, HR 4265 Requthorization of Secure Rural Schools and Communities Act, SA 709 Give Act, HR 2857 Give Act, HR 5563 Antideficiency Act Amendments, S 609 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008, HR 4137 Make No Cents Until It Makes Sense Act, HR 4127 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, S 1642 Youth PROMISE Act, HR 3846 To provide public charter school options for those students that attend schools that are in need of improvement and have been identified for restructuring and those schools with a graduation..., HR5647 Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the American Latino Act of 2007, S 500, H 512 No Child Left Behind Reauthorization SKILLs Act, HR 2864 Expanded Learning Time Demonstration Act, HR 3642 Assessment Accuracy and Improvement Act, HR 3979 English Language Learners Legislation Charter Schools Legislation House Concurrent Resolution 312 Improving Teacher Diversity Act, HR 4045 Senate Concurrent Resolution 70 21st Century Skills Incentive Fund Act, S 1483 Kindergarten Plus Act of 2008, S 2759 Vouchers To provide public charter school options for those students that attend schools that are in need of improvement and have been identified for restructuring and those schools with a graduation HR 5647 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2007, S 380

Client expense: $284,964 · Firm income: Not reported

No Child Left Behind P. L. 107-110 State Childrens Health Insurance Program expansion Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2007 S 380 Success in the Middle Act of 2007 HR 3406 Keeping Our Promises to America's Children Act of 2007 HR 684 Striving Readers Act of 2007 HR 2289 Higher Education Reauthorization Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2007, HR 17 Public Land Communities Transition Assistance Act of 2007, HR 3058 Rural Education Achievement Program Reauthorization Act of 2007, S 2051 Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, S 1965 To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 to extend the deadline for the submission of the final report of the Commission on the Implementation of the New... HR 62 Rural Education Achievement Program Reauthorization Act, HR 3545 Reading First Improvement Act, HR 1939 No Child Left Behind Improvements Act of 2007, HR 648 Phylicia's Law, HR 4265 Requthorization of Secure Rural Schools and Communities Act, SA 709 Give Act, HR 2857 Give Act, HR 5563 Antideficiency Act Amendments, S 609 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008, HR 4137 Make No Cents Until It Makes Sense Act, HR 4127 Higher Education Amendments of 2007, S 1642 Youth PROMISE Act, HR 3846 To provide public charter school options for those students that attend schools that are in need of improvement and have been identified for restructuring and those schools with a graduation..., HR5647 Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the American Latino Act of 2007, S 500, H 512 No Child Left Behind Reauthorization SKILLs Act, HR 2864 Expanded Learning Time Demonstration Act, HR 3642 Assessment Accuracy and Improvement Act, HR 3979 English Language Learners Legislation Charter Schools Legislation House Concurrent Resolution 312 Improving Teacher Diversity Act, HR 4045 Senate Concurrent Resolution 70 21st Century Skills Incentive Fund Act, S 1483 Kindergarten Plus Act of 2008, S 2759 Vouchers To provide public charter school options for those students that attend schools that are in need of improvement and have been identified for restructuring and those schools with a graduation HR 5647 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2007, S 380

Client expense: $284,964 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Rural Broadband (S. 1439, S. 1190, S. 1032, H.R. 2174, H.R. 1818); Network Neutrality Regulations (S. 215); White Spaces (H.R. 1597, S. 234, S. 337); Appropriations/Authorization Issues related to the Telecommunications Industry (H.R. 3161, S. 1859); ITC Qualcomm Decision; Telecommunications Issues - FCC; 700 MHz Ruling (H.R. 1788, S. 385, S. 1622, H.R. 1, P.L. 110-53); Broadband Census and Mapping (H.R. 3913, S. 1492, H.R. 3627); USF Administration/Reform (S. 711, H.R. 2054, S. 609, H.R. 278)

Client expense: $632,781 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Telephone Consumer Protection Act implementing rules Telecommunications Act Reauthorization Digital Opportunity Investment Trust S. 609 and R.H. 278 - E-Rate Anti Deficiency Act Exemption

Client expense: $227,866 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Workforce preparedness; the role of technology in teaching and education; authorization of a National Center for Learning Science and Technology Trust Fund. (see following list of specific bills) Implementation and Reauthorization of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act Implementation of PL 108-446, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 National Education Technology Plan Telecommunications Act Reauthorization U.S. Interagency Working Group on Technology in Education H.R. 5, H.R. 4137 and S. 1642 - legislation to amend the Higher Education Act Digital Opportunity Investment Trust, H.R. 3631 H.R. 278 and S. 609 - E-Rate Anti-Deficiency Act Exempt S. 1996, H.R. 2449 - Achievement through technology and Innovation Act S. 1348 - Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act (educational software provisions) PL 110-69 - America COMPETES Act (education provisions)

Client expense: $227,866 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S.609 and HR 2533 -- Universal Service Anti-Deficiency Act permanent exemption legislation S.49/S. 1965 -- Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, section relating to Internet safety education for schools receiving E-Rate HR 1120 -- Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.609 and HR 2533 -- Universal Service Anti-Deficiency Act permanent exemption legislation S.49/S. 1965 -- Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, section relating to Internet safety education for schools receiving E-Rate HR 1120 -- Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 101, Universal Service for Americans (USA) Act S. 215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act S. 428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007 S. 541, Rural Opportunities Act of 2007 H.R. 278/S. 609, to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act. S. 704, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 S. 711, Universal Service for the 21st Century Act of 2007 H.R. 3627/S. 1190, Connect The Nation Act S. 1439, Rural Broadband Improvement Act S. 1492, Broadband Data Improvement Act S. Res. 191, A resolution establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next-generation broadband networks to access the Internet and for other uses by 2015, and calling upon Congress and the President to develop a strategy, enact legislation, and adopt policies to accomplish this objective. H.R. 3246, Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act H.R. 3281, Community Broadband Act H.R. 3893, Connect American Now Act H.R. 3919, Broadband Census of America Act of 2007 H.R. 5353, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 H.R. 2054, Universal Service Reform Act of 2007

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

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

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

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 1 - Implementing the 911 Commission Recommendations of 2007 H.R. 251 - Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 H.R. 278 / S. 609 - Universal Service and Anti-Deficiency Act H.R. 401 / S. 1466 - National Capital Transportation Amendments Act of 2007: WMATA Wireless Access

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $160,000

Government targets: Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

H.R. 1 - Implementing the 911 Commission Recommendations of 2007 H.R. 251 - Truth in Caller ID Act of 2007 H.R. 278 / S. 609 - Universal Service and Anti-Deficiency Act H.R. 401 / S. 1466 - National Capital Transportation Amendments Act of 2007: WMATA Wireless Access

Client expense: $4,199,379 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, UNDETERMINED, White House Office

Rural broadband (S. 1439, S. 1190, S. 1032, H.R. 2174, H.R. 1818); network neutrality regulations (S. 215); white spaces (H.R. 1597, S. 234, S. 337); appropriations/authorization issues related to the telecommunications industry (H.R. 3161, S. 1859); ITC Qualcomm decision; telecommunications issues-FCC; 700 MHz ruling (H.R. 1788, S. 385, S. 1622, H.R. 1, P.L. 110-53); Broadband Census and Mapping (H.R. 3913, S. 1492, H.R. 3627); USF Administration/Reform (S. 711, H.R. 2054, S. 609, H.R. 278)

Client expense: $1,361,588 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Telephone Consumer Protection Act implementing rules Telecommunications Act Reauthorization Digital Opportunity Investment Trust S. 609 and R.H. 278 - E-Rate Anti Deficiency Act Exemption

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 - Ongoing revision and implementation of regulations and guidance for schools and libraries Universal Service "E-Rate" telecommunications discounts, by Federal Commmunications Commission, Universal Service Administrative Corporation, Schools/Libraries Division, including Notices of Proposed Rulemaking and E-Rate issues affecting K-12 public schools, school districts, students and teachers INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE (ITFS) - Preservation of ITFS broadcast spectrum for education entities and purposes during any Federal Communications Commission consideration of broadening ITFS allocation rules beyond the education community S 609/HR 278: THE "ANTI-DEFICIENCY ACT," TO AMEND SECTION 254 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934 - To exempt permanently, funds received for the Universal Service Fund, including the "E-Rate" telecommunications discounts for K-12 schools and libraries, from certain provisions of Title 31, known as the Anti-Deficiency Act HR 2449/S 1996 THE "ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ACT OF 2007" (ATTAIN) - To reauthorize Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (Enhancing Education Through Technology) to provide grants to local school districts to improve K-12 teaching, student learning and systemic school reform through use of technology and technology literacy Telecommunications Act of 1996 Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) S 609/HR 278: "The Anti-Deficiency Act" - to Amend Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 HR 2449/S 1996: The "Achievement Through Techology and Innovation Act"

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

S. 609 and HR 2533 -- Universal service Anti Deficiency Act legislation S. 49/S. 1965 -- Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act HR 1120 -- Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 HR 3871 -- e-KIDS Act of 2007

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 609 and HR 2533 -- Universal service Anti Deficiency Act legislation S. 49/S. 1965 -- Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act HR 1120 -- Deleting Online Predators Act of 2007 HR 3871 -- e-KIDS Act of 2007

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 278, Universal Service Fund S. 609, Universal Service Fund H.R. 2054, Universal Service Fund

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR436, HR 936, HR 1194, HR 1818, HR 2054, S 140, S 166, S 211, S 609, S 711

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

U.S. Interagency Working Group on Technology in Education H.R. 5 and S. 1642 - legislation to amend the Higher Education Act Digital Opportunity Investment Trust H.R. 278 and S. 609 - E-Rate Anti-Deficiency Act Exempt H.R. 2449 - Achievement through technology and Innovation Act S. 1348 - Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act (educational software provisions) S. 761 - America Competes Act (education provisions) Implementation and Reauthorization of PL 107-110, the No Child Left Behind Act Implementation of PL 108-446, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 National Education Technology Plan Telecommunications Act Reauthorization

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Telephone Consumer Protection Act implementing rules Telecommunications Act Reauthorization Digital Opportunity Investment Trust S. 609 and R.H. 278 - E-Rate Anti Deficiency Act Exemption

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 - Ongoing revision and implementation of regulations and guidance for schools and libraries Universal Service "E-Rate" telecommunications discounts, by Federal Commmunications Commission, Universal Service Administrative Corporation, Schools/Libraries Division, including Notices of Proposed Rulemaking and E-Rate issues affecting K-12 public schools, school districts, students and teachers INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE (ITFS) - Preservation of ITFS broadcast spectrum for education entities and purposes during any Federal Communications Commission consideration of broadening ITFS allocation rules beyond the education community S 609/HR 278: THE "ANTI-DEFICIENCY ACT," TO AMEND SECTION 254 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934 - To exempt permanently, funds received for the Universal Service Fund, including the "E-Rate" telecommunications discounts for K-12 schools and libraries, from certain provisions of Title 31, known as the Anti-Deficiency Act HR 2449: THE "ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ACT OF 2007" (ATTAIN) - To reauthorize Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (Enhancing Education Through Technology) to provide grants to local school districts to improve K-12 teaching, learning and systemic school reform through use of technology and technology literacy Telecommunications Act of 1996 Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) S 609/HR 278: "The Anti-Deficiency Act" - to Amend Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 HR 2449: The "Achievement Through Techology and Innovation Act"

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 - Ongoing revision and implementation of regulations and guidance for schools and libraries Universal Service "E-Rate" telecommunications discounts, by Federal Commmunications Commission, Universal Service Administrative Corporation, Schools/Libraries Division, including Notices of Proposed Rulemaking and E-Rate issues affecting K-12 public schools, school districts, students and teachers INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE (ITFS) - Preservation of ITFS broadcast spectrum for education entities and purposes during any Federal Communications Commission consideration of broadening ITFS allocation rules beyond the education community S 609/HR 278: THE "ANTI-DEFICIENCY ACT," TO AMEND SECTION 254 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934 - To exempt permanently, funds received for the Universal Service Fund, including the "E-Rate" telecommunications discounts for K-12 schools and libraries, from certain provisions of Title 31, known as the Anti-Deficiency Act HR 2449: THE "ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ACT OF 2007" (ATTAIN) - To reauthorize Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (Enhancing Education Through Technology) to provide grants to local school districts to improve K-12 teaching, learning and systemic school reform through use of technology and technology literacy Telecommunications Act of 1996 Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) S 609/HR 278: "The Anti-Deficiency Act" - to Amend Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 HR 2449: The "Achievement Through Techology and Innovation Act"

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE