Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2007

HR 6496 Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement,and Security Act of 2008 S. 3177 A bill to develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees. To support the creation of a new federal position to monitor US policy towards Iraqi refugees HR 6520 -- Statelessness A bill to improve US policy towards people who are stateless HR 1084/S. 613 Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2008. --to amend the foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign service act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies, and for other purposes. To support the creation of S/CRS bureau to provide civilian response to emergencies. H. Res. 426 recognizing 2007 as the Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia, and offering support for efforts to ensure that the internally displaced people of Colombia receive the assistance and protection they need to rebuild their lives successfully. Suporting congressional recognition of IDP crisis in Colombia H. Res 726 Regarding Violence against women in Darfur Supporting the resolution S. 2279/HR 5927 International Violence Against Women Act of 2007 Supporting increased funding and creation of positions to help US combat violence against women overseas

Client expense: $7,658 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R, 2764 Making appropiations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September, 30, 2008 and for other purposes. Issues related to funding for refugees programs and bilateral assistance to countries with substantial displacement. HR 6496 Iraqi refugees and Internally displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement and Security Act of 2008 HR 6520 Statelessness HR 1084/S. 613 Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management act of 2008- To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies, and for other purposes. To support the creation of S/CRS bureau to provide civilian response to emergencies. H. Res. 426 Recognizing 2007 as the Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia, adn offering support for efforts to ensure that the internally displaced people in Colombia receive the assistance and protection they need to rebuild their lives successfully.Suporting congressional recognition of IDP crisis in Colombia. S. 2279/HR 5927 International Violence against women Act of 2007 Supporting increased funding and creation of positions to help US combat violence against women overseas

Client expense: $5,398 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 6496 Iraqi refugees and Internally displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement and Security Act of 2008 S. 3177 A bill to develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees To support the creation of anew federal position to monitor US policy towards Iraqi refugees HR 6520 Statelessness-- (A bill to improve policy towards people who are stateless) HR 1084/S. 613 Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management act of 2008- To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies, and for other purposes. To support the creation of S/CRS bureau to provide civilian response to emergencies. H. Res. 426 Recognizing 2007 as the Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia, adn offering support for efforts to ensure that the internally displaced people in Colombia receive the assistance and protection they need to rebuild their lives successfully.Suporting congressional recognition of IDP crisis in Colombia. H. Res. 726 regarding violence against women in Darfur, supporting resolution S. 2279/HR 5927 International Violence against women Act of 2007 Supporting increased funding and creation of positions to help US combat violence against women overseas

Client expense: $5,398 · Firm income: Not reported

State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill for FY09 Lobbied for: Civilian Stabilization Initiative ($249 million for Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization and Civilian Response Corps); USAID Operating and Expenses Account ($767 million which includes 300 new employees); Diplomatic and Consular Programs Account ($4.2 billion which includes funding for 1,000 new Foreign Service Officers); Contribution to International Organizations Account ($1.53 billion to support U.S assessed contribution to UN and related international organizations); Contribution to International Peacekeeping Activities Account ($2.1 billion to support U.S. assessed contribution to international peacekeeping operations); Reconciliation Programs Account ($50 million to support peace and reconciliation work); humanitarian provisions on landmines and cluster bombs ($79 million for demining work and include report language directing the State Department to use funds towards removing unexploded cluster submunitions in Laos); inclusion of report language from FY08 foreign operations bill prohibiting military assistance to any government recruiting child soldiers; inclusion of report language from FY08 foreign operations bill banning a long term U.S. basing agreement in Iraq; and to require all foreign military assistance be provided through the State and Foreign operations appropriations bill, with oversight from the Foreign Affairs Committee. House, Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations S 613, The Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act. A bill to authorize the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization (S/CRS), authorize a civilian reserve corps, and a conflict respond fund. Lobbied for co-sponsorship of bill Senate H.Con.Res.362 and S.Res.580, Iran Sanctions Resolutions, provisions relating to blockade of Iran; S. 3445 and H.R. 7112, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2008; H.R. 6951, Transparent Actions over Covert Tactics in Iran Act of 2008 (House). S. 3433, Iraq Security Agreement Act of 2008 (Senate); S. 2130, a bill to express the sense of the Senate on the need for comprehensive diplomatic offensive to help broker national reconciliation efforts in Iraq and lay the foundation for the eventual redeployment of U.S. combat forces (Senate); H.R. 1045, Global Security Priorities Resolution, all provisions; Treaty Doc. 105-28, Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, all provisions.

H.R.2764 Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. Issues related to funding for Refugee programs and bilateral assistance to countries with substantial displacement HR 6496 Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008 HR 6520 Statelessness A bill to improve US policy towards people who are stateless HR 1084/S. 613 Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2008 - To Amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies, and for other purposes. To support the creation of S/CRS bureau to provide civilian response to emergencies S.2279/HR 5927 International Violence Against Women Act of 2007 Supporting increased funding and creation of positions to help US combat violence against women overseas

Client expense: $7,658 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 6496 Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008 S.3177 : A bill to develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees. To support the creation of a new federal position to monitor US policy towards Iraqi Refugees HR 6520 Statelessness A bill to improve US policy towards people who are stateless HR 1084/S. 613 Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2008 - To Amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies, and for other purposes. To support the creation of S/CRS bureau to provide civilian response to emergencies H.Res.426 Recognizing 2007 as the Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia, and offering support for efforts to ensure that the internally displaced people of Colombia receive the assistance and protection they need to rebuild their lives successfully. Supporting congressional recognition of IDP crisis in Colombia H.Res. 726 Regarding Violence against women in Darfur Supporting the resolution S.2279/HR 5927 International Violence Against Women Act of 2007 Supporting increased funding and creation of positions to help US combat violence against women overseas

Client expense: $7,658 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.2764 Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. Issues related to funding for Refugee programs and bilateral assistance to countries with substantial displacement HR 6496 Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008 HR 6520 Statelessness A bill to improve US policy towards people who are stateless HR 1084/S. 613 Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2008 - To Amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies, and for other purposes. To support the creation of S/CRS bureau to provide civilian response to emergencies S.2279/HR 5927 International Violence Against Women Act of 2007 Supporting increased funding and creation of positions to help US combat violence against women overseas

Client expense: $5,398 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 6496 Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008 S.3177 : A bill to develop a policy to address the critical needs of Iraqi refugees. To support the creation of a new federal position to monitor US policy towards Iraqi Refugees HR 6520 Statelessness --(A bill to improve US policy towards people who are stateless) HR 1084/S. 613 Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2008 - To Amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, and the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to build operational readiness in civilian agencies, and for other purposes. To support the creation of S/CRS bureau to provide civilian response to emergencies H.Res.426 Recognizing 2007 as the Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia, and offering support for efforts to ensure that the internally displaced people of Colombia receive the assistance and protection they need to rebuild their lives successfully. Supporting congressional recognition of IDP crisis in Colombia H.Res. 726 Regarding Violence against women in Darfur Supporting the resolution S.2279/HR 5927 International Violence Against Women Act of 2007 Supporting increased funding and creation of positions to help US combat violence against women overseas

Client expense: $5,398 · Firm income: Not reported

H. Con. Res. 321; Expressing the need for a more comprehensive regional diplomatic initiative led by the US, Iraq, and the international community; lobbied members of the House directly in DC and via grassroots network. H.R. 5626; Protect Our Troops and Constitution Act; lobbied via grassroots network. S.2426; Congressional Oversight of Iraq Agreements Act of 2007; lobbied via grassroots network H.Con.Res. 362, Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the United States by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony, and for other purposes; lobbied against this resolution implying that the U.S. should organize a blockade of Iran via grassroots network. S. Res. 580, companion resolution to H.Con.Res. 362, but without the blockade and diplomatic quarantine language; lobbied via grassroots network. H.R. 4959; Iraq Strategic Agreement Review Act of 2008; lobbied members of the House directly in DC and via grassroots network H.R. 3797; New Diplomatic Offensive for Iraq Act; lobbied members of the House directly in DC and via grassroots network. Lobbied members of the members of the House Appropriations State and Foreign Operations subcommittee to limit the military aid given to Israel while roadmap requirements are unmet and the escalation of violence in the region continues. S. 2130; Comprehensive Diplomatic Offensive for Iraq; lobbied members of the Senate directly in DC. H.Res. 1045 - Global Security Priorities Resolution. Asked for co-sponsors in the House. S 613 The Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act. A bill to authorize the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization (S/CRS), authorize a civilian reserve corps, and a conflict respond fund. Lobbied for co-sponsorship of bill in the Senate S.2433, the Global Poverty Act A bill to require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to further the United States foreign policy objective of promoting the reduction of global poverty, the elimination of extreme global poverty, and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goal of reducing by one-half the proportion of people worldwide, between 1990-2015, who live on less than $1 per day. Lobbied for co-sponsorship of bill in the Senate H.R. 1755/S. 594 Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act. To limit the use, sale and transfer of cluster munitions. Lobbied for co-sponsors in the Senate and House of Representatives directly and via grassroots network, both as FCNL and US Campaign to Ban Landmines. S J Res 37/H J Res 91. Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should sign the Declaration of the Oslo Conference on Cluster Munitions. Lobbied House and Senate for passage.

H. Con. Res. 321; Expressing the need for a more comprehensive regional diplomatic initiative led by the US, Iraq, and the international community; lobbied members of the House directly in DC and via grassroots network. H.R. 5626; Protect Our Troops and Constitution Act; lobbied via grassroots network. H.R. 4959; Iraq Strategic Agreement Review Act of 2008; lobbied members of the House directly in DC and via grassroots network H.R. 3797; New Diplomatic Offensive for Iraq Act; lobbied members of the House directly in DC and via grassroots network. Lobbied members of the members of the House Appropriations State and Foreign Operations subcommittee to limit the military aid given to Israel while roadmap requirements are unmet and the escalation of violence in the region continues. S. 2130; Comprehensive Diplomatic Offensive for Iraq; lobbied members of the Senate directly in DC. S.2426; Congressional Oversight of Iraq Agreements Act of 2007; lobbied via grassroots network HR 1084 The Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act. A bill to authorize the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization (S/CRS), authorize a civilian reserve corps, and a conflict respond fund. Lobbied for markup of the bill in House Foreign Affairs Committee House S 613 The Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act. A bill to authorize the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization (S/CRS), authorize a civilian reserve corps, and a conflict respond fund. Lobbied for cosponsorship of bill Senate H.Res. 1045 - Global Security Priorities Resolution. Asked for co-sponsors in the House. H.R. 1755/S. 594 Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act. To limit the use, sale and transfer of cluster munitions. Lobbied for co-sponsors in the Senate and House of Representatives directly and via grassroots network, both as FCNL and US Campaign to Ban Landmines.

HR 2764- house and senate- lobbyied on the Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs Account, Contributions for International Peacekeeping Account, Peacekeeping Operations Account, Foreign Military Financing, and General Provisions H.R. 1585/S. 1547(Defense Authorization) -- section on Defense Security Cooperation Agency. Lobbied house and senate. S.392 - To ensure payment of United States assessments for United Nations peacekeeping operations for the 2005 through 2008 time period. Lobbied Senate on whole bill. H.R. 1755/S.594- Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2007. To limit the use, sale, and transfer of cluster munitions. lobbying for cosponsors in the house and senate. S.613 Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2007. lobbied the senate on the entire bill. H.R. 1084 Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 200. Lobbied for cosponsors in the house. Letter urging expansion of negotiations with Irqn; sent to Secretary of State Condolezza Rice, Department of State Letter urging Release of five Iranian citizens detained in Irbil, Iraq on January 10, 2007; sent to Steven Hadley, National Security Council

Client expense: $865,902 · Firm income: Not reported