Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2009

Private Pension Funding HR 235 - Social Security Fairness Act of 2009 HR 3936 - Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act S 2853 - Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act HR 2847 Hiring Incenties toRestor Employment Act

Client expense: $1,675,160 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, White House Office

ESEA Reauthorization HR 2847 - Jobs for Main Street Act HR 2377 - Reconizing Public School Employees FY 11 Education Budget HR 4247 - Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seculsion in Schools Act HR 4213 - American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act HR 1586 - FAA Teacher Incentive Fund Education Jobs Healthy and Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 Keep Our Educators Working Act Corporal Punishment in Schools Effective Teachers and Leaders S 2853 - Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 20 S 2887 - To amend title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 HR 4619 - E-Rate 2.0 Act of 2010 21st century Skills HR 4535 - Diploma and Accreditation Integrity Protection Act of 2009 Benet Education Bill Secure Rural schools and Communities HR 4223 Academic Social and Emotional Learning Act Reed Teacher Evaluation Bill Murkowski Bill Dodd Bill Holt Bill Education Technology Genral issues Graves Bill Udall Bill HR 111, S 52 Read Accross American Day HR 4530 - Student Nondiscrimination Act PL 107-110 ESEA

Client expense: $1,675,160 · Firm income: Not reported

1. H.J. Res 45, increasing the statutory limit on the public debt, Conrad Amendment No. 3302 regarding fiscal task force 2. National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform 3. S. 2853, Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2009, entire bill 4. FY 2011 Budget, provisions regarding stimulus payments to Social Security beneficiaries

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1557 and S. 2853: To establish a Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action, to assure the long-term fiscal stability and economic security of the Federal Government of the United States, and to expand future prosperity growth for all Americans.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 235 and S. 484: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. H.R. 2145 : To amend title II of the Social Security Act to restrict the application of the windfall elimination provision to individuals whose combined monthly income from benefits under such title and other monthly periodic payments exceeds a minimum COLA-adjusted amount of $2,500 and to provide for a graduated implementation of such provision on amounts above such minimum amount. H.R. 1557 and S. 2853: To establish a Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action, to assure the long-term fiscal stability and economic security of the Federal Government of the United States, and to expand future prosperity growth for all Americans. H.R. 626 and S. 354: To provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes. H.R. 2517 and S. 1102: A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees. H.R. 4979: To amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for the indexation of deferred annuities; to provide that a survivor annuity be provided to the widow or widower of a former employee who dies after separating from Government service with title to a deferred annuity under the Civil Service Retirement System but before establishing a valid claim therefor. H.R. 3264: Federal Internship Improvement Act. H.R. 4865: Federal Employees and Uniformed Services Retirement Equity Act of 2010. H.R. 1722: Telework Improvements Act of 2009. H.R. 4489: To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations. H.R. 3293: provisions pertaining to funding the Social Security Administration. H.J. Res 45, National Debt Ceiling, S.Amdt. 3302 to S.Amdt. 3299: provision establishing a Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action. National Debt Ceiling, H.R. 4314: provisions pertaining to the creation of a commission to examine long-term fiscal imbalances facing the nation. Entitlement Commission/Fiscal Commission. S. 276, S. 1056, S. 2853, H.R. 311, H.R. 1557, H.R. 3326, H.R. 3170, H.R. 4249, H.R. 4314: provisions establishing commissions to review and report to the President and Congress on entitlement benefit program solvency, including the Social Security and Medicare programs, and to report to the President and Congress recommendations with proposed legislative language.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations. H.R. 3293: provisions pertaining to funding the Social Security Administration, Older Americans Act programs, and Geriatric Education Centers and related programs. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010. H.R. 3288: provisions pertaining to funding in the FY 2010 appropriations bill for Labor-HHS programs affecting older Americans. Entitlement Commission/Fiscal Commission. S. 276, S. 1056, S. 2853, H.R. 311, H.R. 1557, H.R. 3326, H.R. 3170, H.R. 4249, H.R. 4314: provisions establishing commissions to review and report to the President and Congress on entitlement benefit program solvency, including the Social Security and Medicare programs, and to report to the President and Congress recommendations with proposed legislative language. H.J. Res 45, National Debt Ceiling, S.Amdt. 3302 to S.Amdt. 3299: provision establishing a Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action.

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

Coalition letter opposing the Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2009 as standalone (S.2853) or amendment to H.R. 4213, the tax extenders bill S. 3081, The Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2010 Amendment #3337 to H.R. 4213, the tax extenders bill that would the next four years of the Fiscal Year 2010 budget resolution discretionary spending levels binding H.R. 4213, the American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 Tom Coburns (R-Okla.) Amendment #3358 to H.R. 4213, the tax extenders bill that would require the Senate to publicly disclose detailed information regarding spending decisions on its website Jim DeMints (R-S.C.) Amendment #3447 to H.R. 4213, the tax extenders bill that would impose an immediate moratorium through the Fiscal Year 2011 budget cycle on all congressional earmarks

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3962: Affordable Health Care for America Act HR 3326: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R.1242: To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program. S.910: To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to provide for additional monitoring and accountability of the Troubled Assets Relief Program. HR 4314 : To permit continued financing of Government operations HR 2847 : Jobs for Main Street Act S.2853: A bill to establish a Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action, to assure the long-term fiscal stability and economic security of the Federal Government of the United States, and to expand future prosperity growth for all Americans. H.R.4249: Commission On Reforming Entitlement Spending Act H.R.1557: Securing America's Future Economy Commission Act S.1294: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 H.R.4262: Control America's Purse-strings to Deliver a Better Tomorrow Act H.R.3996: To improve financial stability, and for other purposes. Motion to Recommit on H.R.4173: To provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes H.R.3288: Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. H.Res.847: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any conference committee or other meetings held to determine the content of national health care legislation be conducted in public under the watchful eye of the people of the United States. H.R.2787: TARP Sunset Act S.1751: Protect Taxpayers from ACORN Act Amendment#2712 to H.R.3548: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 Amendment #2393 to H.R. 2847: Prohibiting use of funds to fund the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) (amends Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010) H.R. 3590: Reid-Obama Health Bill

HR 4314 : To permit continued financing of Government operations HR 3962: Affordable Health Care for America Act HR 2996: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 HR 2847: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 S. 1462: American Clean Energy Leadership Act HR 391: To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes. S. 1733: Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act HR 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act HR 2847 : Jobs for Main Street Act S.2853: A bill to establish a Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action, to assure the long-term fiscal stability and economic security of the Federal Government of the United States, and to expand future prosperity growth for all Americans. H.R.4249: Commission On Reforming Entitlement Spending Act H.R.1557: Securing America's Future Economy Commission Act H.R. 3590: Reid-Obama Health Bill H.R. 3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 3905: Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 4154: Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 4173: Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 4213: Tax Extenders Act of 2009

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

H.R. 235 and S. 484: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. H.R. 2145 : To amend title II of the Social Security Act to restrict the application of the windfall elimination provision to individuals whose combined monthly income from benefits under such title and other monthly periodic payments exceeds a minimum COLA-adjusted amount of $2,500 and to provide for a graduated implementation of such provision on amounts above such minimum amount. H.R. 1557 and S. 2853: To establish a Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action, to assure the long-term fiscal stability and economic security of the Federal Government of the United States, and to expand future prosperity growth for all Americans. H.R. 626 and S. 354: To provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes. H.R. 1266 and S. 507: A bill to provide for retirement equity for Federal employees in nonforeign areas outside the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia, and for other purposes. H.R. 2647 and S.1390: To amend title 5, United States Code, to make certain modifications in the Civil Service Retirement System, and the Federal Employees' Retirement System, and for other purposes. S. 629: A bill to facilitate the part-time reemployment of annuitants, and for other purposes. H.R. 1198 and S. 469: Amend chapter 83 of title 5, United States Code, to modify the computation for part-time service under the Civil Service Retirement System. H.R. 3170 and S. 1432: Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. H.R. 2517 and S. 1102: A bill to provide benefits to domestic partners of Federal employees.

H.R. 1557 and S. 2853: To establish a Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action, to assure the long-term fiscal stability and economic security of the Federal Government of the United States, and to expand future prosperity growth for all Americans.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

1. S. 2853, Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2009, entire bill

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1388/S.277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act-Implementation and funding discussion on law that will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in suport of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2997/S. 1406 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs, rural housing assistance and repair. Also lobbied for FDA report on bioequalency of generic brand epilepsy drugs. H.R.2892/S.1298 Homeland Security Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for sufficient funding for DHS to reimburse SSA for e-verification program. H.R. 3293, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and Federal Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. H.R. 3288, Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs including Section 202, 811, and 8 programs. Also lobbied for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage credit subsidy. H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 2918 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for FY 2010 - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. H.R. 3326, Division B, Dept. of Defense Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for SNAP participation changes, extension of Unemployment Insurance Benefits and COBRA eligibility, delay in cuts to Medicare physician payments. S. 2853, Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action - Lobbied against the establishment of the task force because of the risk it poses to the Social Security program. H.J. Res.64, Third Continuing Resolution, FY 2010 - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. H.R. 2996, Division B, Interior Appropriations bill - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R.2847 - "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments.

H.R.1388/S.277 Edward M. Kennedy Service America Act-Implementation and funding discussion on law that will strengthen and expand civic engagement and volunteer opportunities to address pressing national, state and local needs, enhance service opportunities for persons age 50+ so that they can apply a lifetime of acquired skills; and improve the capacity of non-profit, service and philanthropic organizations to recruit, manage and apply volunteer skills to identified service needs. H.R.2847 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in suport of funding for various agencies within bill's jurisdiction, including the Legal Services Corporation, Census Bureau, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (DTV converter box coupon and outreach services). H.R.2997/S. 1406 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and related agencies Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied in support of funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and FDA Office of Generic Drugs, rural housing assistance and repair. Also lobbied for FDA report on bioequalency of generic brand epilepsy drugs. H.R.2892/S.1298 Homeland Security Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for sufficient funding for DHS to reimburse SSA for e-verification program. H.R. 3293, Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for SSA, Older Americans Act programs, Lifespan Respite Care Act, Nursing Education/Workforce Development, National Corporation for Community Service (Kennedy Serve America Act), among other items. H.R.3170/S.1432 Financial Services and Federal Government Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for funding for the IRS Tax Counseling for the Elderly and other taxpayer assistance programs. H.R. 3288, Transportation, HUD and related agencies appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for senior transit and various housing programs including Section 202, 811, and 8 programs. Also lobbied for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage credit subsidy. H.R.1/S.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Discussed implementation of legislation. H.R. 2918 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for FY 2010 - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. H.R. 3326, Division B, Dept. of Defense Appropriations bill for FY 2010 - Lobbied for SNAP participation changes, extension of Unemployment Insurance Benefits and COBRA eligibility, delay in cuts to Medicare physician payments. S. 2853, Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action - Lobbied against the establishment of the task force because of the risk it poses to the Social Security program. H.J. Res.64, Third Continuing Resolution, FY 2010 - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. H.R. 2996, Division B, Interior Appropriations bill - Lobbied for various items to be excepted from lower funding levels during the term of the Continuing Resolution. House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R.2847 - "Jobs for Main Street Act" - Discussed redirection of some TARP funds to extend unemployment insurance and COBRA eligibility and FMAP assistance to state governments.

Improve Tax Equity for servicemembers. HR 3631, HR 4213, HR 4198, S 827, HR 3590, HR 1498, HR 2253, S 2853, S 1056, HR 4042, S 2748, S 484, HR 235, S 157

Client expense: $146,857 · Firm income: Not reported

Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations. H.R. 3293: provisions pertaining to funding the Social Security Administration, Older Americans Act programs, and Geriatric Education Centers and related programs. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010. H.R. 3288: provisions pertaining to funding in the FY 2010 appropriations bill for Labor-HHS. Entitlement Commission/Fiscal Commission. S. 276, S. 1056, S. 2853, H.R. 311, H.R. 1557, H.R. 3326, H.R. 3170, H.R. 4249: provisions establishing commissions to review and report to the President and Congress on entitlement benefit program solvency, including the Social Security and Medicare programs, and to report to the President and Congress recommendations with proposed legislative language.

Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations. H.R. 3293: provisions pertaining to funding the Social Security Administration. Entitlement Commission. S. 276, H.R. 311: provisions establishing a Commission on Entitlements to review and report to the President and Congress on the Social Security and Medicare programs and make recommendations and proposed legislative language. Fiscal Commission. S. 1056, S. 2853, H.R. 1557, H.R. 3170, H.R. 3326, H.R. 4249: provisions establishing commissions to review and report on restoring fiscal balance by altering Social Security, Medicare and other programs and making recommendations to the President and the Congress with proposed legislation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office