Energy and Technology Advancement Act of 2009

Issues related to the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act of 2010. Issues related to the regulation of securities products and those who sell them. Issues related to the regulation of certain employee benefit plan sponsors/participants and IRA holders under ERISA including: H.R.3857, H.J. Res. 66, H.J.Res. 67, S.J. Res. 32, S. J. Res. 33 and H.R. 355. Issues related to investment advice provided by municipal advisors. Issues related to consumer compensation in instances of investment fraud. Issues related to the disclosure of potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens including H.R.3758, S. 223 and S. 2155.

Client expense: $578,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

Issues related to the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act of 2010. Issues related to the regulation of securities products and those who sell them. Issues related to the regulation of certain employee benefit plan sponsors/participants and IRA holders under ERISA including: H.R.3857, H.J. Res. 66, H.J.Res. 67, S.J. Res. 32, S. J. Res. 33 and H.R. 355. Issues related to investment advice provided by municipal advisors. Issues related to consumer compensation in instances of investment fraud. Issues related to the disclosure of potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens including H.R.3758 and S. 223.

Client expense: $612,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act of 2010. Issues related to the regulation of securities products and those who sell them. Issues related to the regulation of certain employee benefit plan sponsors/participants and IRA holders under ERISA including: H.R.3857, H.J. Res. 66, H.J.Res. 67, S.J. Res. 32, S. J. Res. 33 and H.R. 355. Issues related to investment advice provided by municipal advisors. Issues related to consumer compensation in instances of investment fraud. Issues related to the disclosure of potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens including H.R.3758 and S. 223.

Client expense: $565,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 1596, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, U.S. Highway 12 and port project funding. H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, monitor funding provisions and implementation. S. 223, H.R. 658, Authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization. WRDA reauthorization. Interior Appropriations, STAG funding. Aviation funding and implementation of H.R. 658, FAA Modernization and Reform Act.

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

Government targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S. 1596, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, U.S. Highway 12 and port project funding. H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, monitor funding provisions and implementation. S. 223, H.R. 658, Authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization. WRDA reauthorization. Interior Appropriations, STAG funding. Aviation funding and implementation of H.R. 658, FAA Modernization and Reform Act.

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

Government targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S. 1596, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, U.S. Highway 12 and port project funding. H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, monitor funding provisions and implementation. S. 223, H.R. 658, Authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization. WRDA reauthorization. Interior Appropriations, STAG funding.

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

Government targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S. 1596, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, U.S. Highway 12 and port project funding. H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, monitor funding provisions and implementation. S. 223, H.R. 658, Authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization. WRDA reauthorization. Interior Appropriations, STAG funding.

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

Government targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S. 1596, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, U.S. Highway 12 and port project funding. H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, monitor funding provisions and implementation. S. 223, H.R. 658, Authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization. WRDA reauthorization. Interior Appropriations, STAG funding.

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

Government targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Monitor legislation and federal issues related to Association Health Plans, Small Business Health Plans, Health-Care Related Tax Credits, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts Monitor legislation and federal issues related to uniform application of ERISA mandates Monitor legislation and federal issues related to Workforce Training Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Health Care for America Act, (P.L. 111-192) Monitor the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, (P.L. 111-148) Monitor the implementation of the Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, (P.L. 111-152) Section 1251 and 10103 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148) regarding grandfathered status-Enzi Amendment to the Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2011 (S.3454) Interim Final Rule regarding requirements for group health plans and health insurance issues for preexisting condition exclusions, lifetime and annual limits, rescissions, and patient protections. Labor: RIN-1210-AB43, HHS: OCIIO 9994-IFC, IRS: REG-120399-10. Subregulatory guidance for OCIIO Sub-Regulatory Guidance (OOIIO 2010-1): Process for Obtaining Waivers of the Annual Limits Requirements of the Public Health Service Act Section 271. Request for comments regarding the planning and establishment of the state-level exchanges HHS:OC110-9989-NC S.AMDT.13 to S. 223, To repeal the job-killing health care law and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 H.R. 2, Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act H.R. 5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011. H.R. 984 - Health Care Waiver Fairness Act of 2011 H.Res. 9, Instructing certain committees to report legislation replacing the job-killing health care law. S. 20, American Job Protection Act H.R. 1744, American Job Protection Act. H.R. 2206, Auto Enroll Repeal Act H.R. 1370, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted in PPACA S. 1049, Small Business Health Relief Act of 2011 IRS Notice 2011-36, Request for comments on Shared Responsibility For Employers Regarding Health Coverage (Section 4980H) Proposed Rule, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Establisment of Exchanges Qualified Health Plans (RIN-0938-AQ67) Proposed Rule, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Exchange Functions in the Individual Market: Eligibility Determinations; Exchange Standards for Employers (RIN-0938-AR25)

S. 1596, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, U.S. Highway 12 and port project funding. H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, monitor funding provisions and implementation. S. 223, H.R. 658, Authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration. SAFETEA-LU Reauthorization. WRDA reauthorization. Interior Appropriations, STAG funding.

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

Government targets: Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 4 - Small Business Paperwork mandate Elimination Act of 2011; S 223 (Air Transportation modernization and Safety Improvement Act - Provisions relating to the repeal of Section 9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and section 2101 of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010); S 18 (Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Ave - provisions relating o the repeal of section 9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Section 2101 of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010) S. Amendment 161 to S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Provisions relating to the repeal of Section 9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Section 2101 of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010); IC Section 67(e) (deductibility of trust administration expenses); Circular 230 - Preparer regulation including PTIN regulations, nonsigning preparers; AMT; S 845/HR 2382 - Tax Return Due Dates; HR 674/S 89/S 164 - 3% withholding provision; Repeal full vesting on partial termination of qualified retirement plans; Harmonize and simplify education incentives; Pension funding; Simplify the Kiddie Tax; Standardize the allowable mileage rates for business expense, medical expense, and charitable contribution purposes; Revise the due date of the reporting requirements for foreign banks and financial accounts; Allow for abatement of a Section 6707A penalty of the taxpayer acts reasonably and in good faith; Repeal the Section 7122(c)(1) requirement to provide a 20% partial payment with a lump sum offer in compromise; Amend Section 118 to apply to partnerships; Allow spouses (and divorced spouses) to transfer partnership suspended losses to one another; Allow S Corps to have nonresidential aliens as shareholders and potential current beneficiaries of electing small business trusts; Modification of information reporting requirements under tax law; Employment tax treatment of S Corporations; IRS Guidance Priority Plan; Corrections on nonqualifiied deferred compensation plan failures under Section 409(A); Built in gains and losses relating to partnership mergers under Section 704(c); Repeal of Section 9006 of PL 111-148 regarding forms 1099-miscellaneous information returns; Extending the due date of employee plan returns; Exempt status of hospitals; Office visits of tax return prepares by IRS; Repeal of Section 2101 of PL 111-240 regarding forms 1099, HR 4 - miscellaneous information returns; Foreign trusts aspects of FBAR; Carryover basis issues; HR 1864 (Mobile workforce); IRS requests for accounting software; IRS practitioner compliance visits; IRS uncertain tax return position programs (including Schedule M-3)

Monitor legislation and federal issues related to Association Health Plans, Small Business Health Plans, Health-Care Related Tax Credits, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts. Monitor legislation and federal issues related to uniform application of ERISA mandates. Monitor legislation and federal issues related to Workforce Training. Monitor the implementation of the Affordable Health Care for America Act, (P.L. 111-192). Monitor the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, (P.L. 111-148). Monitor the implementation of the Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, (P.L. 111-152). Section 1251 and 10103 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148) regarding grandfathered status-Enzi Amendment to the Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2011 (S.3454). Interim Final Rule regarding requirements for group health plans and health insurance issues for preexisting condition exclusions, lifetime and annual limits, rescissions, and patient protections. Labor: RIN-1210-AB43, HHS: OCIIO 9994-IFC, IRS: REG-120399-10. Subregulatory guidance for OCIIO Sub-Regulatory Guidance (OOIIO 2010-1): Process for Obtaining Waivers of the Annual Limits Requirements of the Public Health Service Act Section 2711. Request for comments regarding the planning and establishment of the state-level exchanges HHS:OC110-9989-NC. S.AMDT.13 to S. 223, To repeal the job-killing health care law and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. H.R. 2, Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act. H.R. 5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011. H.R. 984 - Health Care Waiver Fairness Act of 2011 H.Res. 9, Instructing certain committees to report legislation replacing the job-killing health care law. S. 20, American Job Protection Act. H.R. 1744, American Job Protection Act. H.R. 2206, Auto Enroll Repeal Act H.R. 1370, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted in PPACIA S. 1049, Small Business Health Relief Act of 2011 IRS Notice 2011-36, Request for comments on Shared Responsibility For Employers Regarding Health Coverage (Section 4980H)

H.R.2 Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act; supported the entire bill; S.Amdt.13 to S.223 To repeal the job-killing health care law and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; supported entire amendment.

Client expense: $25,300 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 4 (Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011); S 223 (Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act - Provisions relating to the repeal of section 9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and section 2101 of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010); S 18 (Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act - provisions relating to the repeal of section 9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and section 2101 of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010) S. Amend. 161 to S. 493 - SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011 (Provisions relating to the repeal of section 9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and section 2101 of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010); IRC Section 67(e) (deductibility of trust administration expenses); Preparer regulation including PTTN regulations, nonsigning preparers; AMT; Tax return due dates; Repeal full vesting on partial termination of qualified retirement plans; Harmonize and simplify education incentives; Pension Funding; Simplify the Kiddie Tax; Standardize the allowable mileage rates for business expense, medical expense, and charitable contribution purposes; Revise the due date of the reporting requirements for foreign banks and financial accounts; Allow for abatement of a Section 6707A penalty of the taxpayer acts reasonably and in good faith; Repeal the Section 7122(c)(1) requirement to provide a 20% partial payment with a lump sum offer in compromise; Amend Section 118 to apply to partnerships; Allow spouses (and divorced spouses) to transfer partnership suspended losses to one another; Allow S Corps to have nonresident aliens as shareholders and potential current beneficiaries of electing small business trusts; Modification of information reporting requirements under tax law; Employment tax treatment of S Corporations; IRS Guidance Priority Test; Corrections on Nonqualified deferred compensation plan failures under Section 409(A); Built in gains and losses relating to partnership mergers under Section 704(c); Repeal of Section 9006 of PL 111-148 regarding forms 1099-miscellaneous information returns; Changes to tax return due dates; Extending the due date of employee plan returns; Exempt status of hospitals; Office visits of tax return prepares by IRS; Repeal of section 2101 of PL 111-240 regarding forms 1099, miscellaneous information returns; Foreign trusts aspects of FBAR; Carryover basis issues

CMS-2400-P, Medicaid Program: Payment Adjustment for Provider-Preventable Conditions Including Health Care-Acquired Conditions: entire proposed rule CMS-3239-P, Medicare Program: Hospital Inpatient Value-Based Purchasing Program Proposed Rule: entire proposed rule H.R. 1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011: Title VIII, funding for Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies H.R. 2, Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act: entire bill S. 223, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act: S-AMDT-13 Amendment to repeal the job-killing health care law and health care related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 President's FY 2012 Budget Request: Department of Health and Human Services funding

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

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

S. 153/HR 1579 Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Active of 2011 S. 223/HR658, HR1034, HR1079 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Mine Safety & Training

Client expense: $104,581 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, White House Office

Renewable Fuels Mandate; Ethanol Tariff Expiration; Renewable Electricity Tax and Standards; Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act; Ethanol Supply Act of 2009; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (ACELA) [H.R. 112] [H.R. 260] [H.R.864] [H.R. 1190] [H.R. 1476] [H.R. 2454] [H.R. 2996] [H.R. 4853] [H.R. 4940] [S. 223] [S. 622] [S. 828] [S.1148] [S. 1666] [S. 2778] [S. 3231]

Client expense: $73,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Renewable Fuels Mandate; Ethanol Tariff Expiration; Renewable Electricity Tax and Standards; Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act; Ethanol Supply Act of 2009; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (ACELA) [H.R.112] [H.R.260] [H.R.864] [H.R.1190] [H.R.1476] [H.R.2454] [H.R.2996] [H.R.4940] [S.223] [S.622] [S.828] [S.1148] [S.1666] [S.2778] [S.3231]

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Renewable Fuels Mandate; Ethanol Tariff Expiration; Renewable Electricity Tax and Standards; Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act; Ethanol Supply Act of 2009; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (ACELA) [H.R. 112] [H.R. 260] [H.R. 864] [H.R. 1190] [H.R. 1476] [H.R. 2454] [H.R. 2996] [H.R. 4940] [S. 223] [S. 622] [S. 828] [S. 1148] [S. 1666] [S. 2778] [ S. 3231]

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Renewable Fuels Mandate; Ethanol Tariff Expiration; Renewable Electricity Tax and Standards; Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act; Ethanol Supply Act of 2009; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (ACELA) H.R.260] [H.R.864] [H.R.112] [H.R.1190] [H.R.1476] [H.R.2454] [H.R.2996] [H.R.4940] [S.223] [S.622] [S.828] [S.1148] [S.1666] [S.2778]

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Renewable Fuels Mandate; Ethanol Tariff Expiration; Renewable Electricity Tax and Standards; Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act; Ethanol Supply Act of 2009; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (ACELA) [H.R. 260] [H.R. 864] [H.R. 1112] [H.R. 1190] [H.R. 1476] [H.R.2454] [H.R. 2996] [S.223] [S.622] [S.828] [S. 1148] [S. 1666] [S. 2778]

Client expense: $24,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Renewable Fuels Mandate; Ethanol Tariff Expiration; Renewable Electricity Tax and Standards; Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act; Ethanol Supply Act of 2009; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (ACELA) [H.R. 260] [H.R. 864] [H.R. 1112] [H.R. 1190] [H.R. 1476] [H.R.2454] [H.R. 2996] [S.223] [S.622] [S.828] [S. 1148] [S. 1666] [S. 2778]

Client expense: $24,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Renewable Fuels Mandate; Ethanol Terrif Expiration; Renewable Electricity Tax and Standards; Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act; Ethanol Supply Act of 2009; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (ACELA) [H.R. 260] [H.R. 864] [H.R. 1112] [H.R. 1190] [H.R. 1476] [H.R. 2454] [H.R. 2996] [S. 223] [S. 622] [S. 828] [S.1148] [S.1666] [S.2778]

Client expense: $112,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Renewable Fuels Mandate; Ethanol Tariff Expiration; Renewable Electricity Tax and Standards; Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act; Ethanol Fuel Supply Act of 2009; American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 (ACELA) [H.R.260] [H.R.864] [H.R.1112] [H.R.1190] [H.R.1476] [H.R.2454] [S.223] [S.622] [S.828] [S.1148] [S.2778]

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Renewable Fuels Mandate; Ethanol Tariff Expiration; Renewable Electricity Tax and Standards [H.R.260] [H.R.864] [H.R.1112] [H.R.1190] [H.R.1476] [S.223] [S.622] [S.828]

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office