MDU RESOURCES GROUP INC

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Lobbying Spend

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Filings

Firms Hired

Active Period

2005–2007

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2007	—	2	1
2006	—	2	1
2005	—	2	1

Hired Firms

Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)	—	6

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	5
SENATE	5

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	6
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	6
Natural Resources	Natural Resources	6
Energy/Nuclear	Energy/Nuclear	6
Environment/Superfund	Environment/Superfund	6
Utilities	Utilities	4
Railroads	Railroads	4
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	4
Roads/Highway	Roads/Highway	1
Clean Air and Water (quality)	Clean Air and Water (quality)	1
Transportation	Transportation	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded

H.R. 3043108th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the treatment of crops destroyed by casualty.

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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HJR 20 Continuing Resolution for FY 2007 -support funding for LIHEAP and Highways HR3074-S1789 Transportation/HUD- support transportation funding at SAFETEA-LU authorized levels HR3043-S1710-Labor/HHS/Education-Support LIHEAP funding levels at those allowed by EPAct 05

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: HR3043

H.R. 3221108th Congress

To amend the War Powers Resolution to require the President to include post-conflict strategy in the report required under the Resolution, and for other purposes.

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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HR3221-New Direction for Energy Independence, Energy Security, and Consumer Protection-oppose Natural Resource Committee bill Titles I and II restricting oil and gas development, Oppose mandatory federal RPS standard, oppose Title XII, subtitle A-Denial of Oil and Gas Tax Benefits

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: HR3221

H.R. 1590110th Congress

Safe Climate Act of 2007

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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S1766 Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, S280 Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007, S309 Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act, S317 Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007, HR 620 Climate Stewardship Act of 2007, HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007-monitor climate legislation for impacts to MDU S742 Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007-work to assure correct mineral definition of asbestos

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: HR 1590

H.R. 1590110th Congress

Safe Climate Act of 2007

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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S1766 Low carbon Economy Act of 2007; S280 Climate Stewadship and Innovation Act of 2007; S309 Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act;s317 Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007;HR 620 Climate Steward Act of 2007; HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007--monitor climate legislation for possible amendments to mitigate impact on MDU Resources and its customers

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: HR 1590

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H.R. 1650110th Congress

Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2008

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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S 772 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007-support S 953 Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007-support HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007-support HR 2125 Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007-support

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: HR 1650

H.R. 2125110th Congress

Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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S 772 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007-support S 953 Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007-support HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007-support HR 2125 Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007-support

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: HR 2125

H.R. 2337110th Congress

Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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HR 2337 Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007-Oppose Titles I and II impacting oil and gas operations and energy corridors- HR2784 National Environment and Energy Development Act-support

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: HR 2337

H.R. 2768110th Congress

Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act of 2007

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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HR 2768 S-Miner -oppose

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: HR 2768

H.R. 2784110th Congress

National Environment and Energy Development Act

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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HR 2337 Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007-Oppose Titles I and II impacting oil and gas operations and energy corridors- HR2784 National Environment and Energy Development Act-support

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: HR2784

H.R. 620110th Congress

Climate Stewardship Act of 2007

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S1766 Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, S280 Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007, S309 Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act, S317 Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007, HR 620 Climate Stewardship Act of 2007, HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007-monitor climate legislation for impacts to MDU S742 Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007-work to assure correct mineral definition of asbestos

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: HR 620

H.R. 620110th Congress

Climate Stewardship Act of 2007

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S1766 Low carbon Economy Act of 2007; S280 Climate Stewadship and Innovation Act of 2007; S309 Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act;s317 Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007;HR 620 Climate Steward Act of 2007; HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007--monitor climate legislation for possible amendments to mitigate impact on MDU Resources and its customers

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: HR 620

S. 1710110th Congress

Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

HJR 20 Continuing Resolution for FY 2007 -support funding for LIHEAP and Highways HR3074-S1789 Transportation/HUD- support transportation funding at SAFETEA-LU authorized levels HR3043-S1710-Labor/HHS/Education-Support LIHEAP funding levels at those allowed by EPAct 05

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S1710

S. 1766110th Congress

Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S1766 Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, S280 Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007, S309 Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act, S317 Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007, HR 620 Climate Stewardship Act of 2007, HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007-monitor climate legislation for impacts to MDU S742 Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007-work to assure correct mineral definition of asbestos

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S1766

S. 1766110th Congress

Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S1766 Low carbon Economy Act of 2007; S280 Climate Stewadship and Innovation Act of 2007; S309 Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act;s317 Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007;HR 620 Climate Steward Act of 2007; HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007--monitor climate legislation for possible amendments to mitigate impact on MDU Resources and its customers

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S1766

S. 1789110th Congress

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

HJR 20 Continuing Resolution for FY 2007 -support funding for LIHEAP and Highways HR3074-S1789 Transportation/HUD- support transportation funding at SAFETEA-LU authorized levels HR3043-S1710-Labor/HHS/Education-Support LIHEAP funding levels at those allowed by EPAct 05

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S1789

S. 280110th Congress

Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S1766 Low carbon Economy Act of 2007; S280 Climate Stewadship and Innovation Act of 2007; S309 Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act;s317 Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007;HR 620 Climate Steward Act of 2007; HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007--monitor climate legislation for possible amendments to mitigate impact on MDU Resources and its customers

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S280

S. 280110th Congress

Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S1766 Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, S280 Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007, S309 Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act, S317 Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007, HR 620 Climate Stewardship Act of 2007, HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007-monitor climate legislation for impacts to MDU S742 Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007-work to assure correct mineral definition of asbestos

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S280

S. 309110th Congress

Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S1766 Low carbon Economy Act of 2007; S280 Climate Stewadship and Innovation Act of 2007; S309 Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act;s317 Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007;HR 620 Climate Steward Act of 2007; HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007--monitor climate legislation for possible amendments to mitigate impact on MDU Resources and its customers

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S309

S. 309110th Congress

Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S1766 Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, S280 Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007, S309 Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act, S317 Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007, HR 620 Climate Stewardship Act of 2007, HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007-monitor climate legislation for impacts to MDU S742 Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007-work to assure correct mineral definition of asbestos

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S309

S. 317110th Congress

Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S1766 Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, S280 Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007, S309 Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act, S317 Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007, HR 620 Climate Stewardship Act of 2007, HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007-monitor climate legislation for impacts to MDU S742 Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007-work to assure correct mineral definition of asbestos

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S317

S. 317110th Congress

Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S1766 Low carbon Economy Act of 2007; S280 Climate Stewadship and Innovation Act of 2007; S309 Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act;s317 Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007;HR 620 Climate Steward Act of 2007; HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007--monitor climate legislation for possible amendments to mitigate impact on MDU Resources and its customers

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: s317

S. 742110th Congress

Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S1766 Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007, S280 Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007, S309 Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act, S317 Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007, HR 620 Climate Stewardship Act of 2007, HR 1590 Safe Climate Act of 2007-monitor climate legislation for impacts to MDU S742 Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007-work to assure correct mineral definition of asbestos

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S742

S. 772110th Congress

Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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S 772 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007-support S 953 Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007-support HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007-support HR 2125 Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007-support

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S 772

S. 953110th Congress

Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007

2007 · year_end · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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S 772 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007-support S 953 Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007-support HR 1650 Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007-support HR 2125 Railroad Competition and Service Improvement Act of 2007-support

Client expense: — · Firm income: $40,000

Matched citations: S 953

H.R. 3221108th Congress

To amend the War Powers Resolution to require the President to include post-conflict strategy in the report required under the Resolution, and for other purposes.

2007 · mid_year · Firm: WILLIAMS & ASSOC (KENNETH)

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Cited source text and reported amounts

HR3221-New Direction for Energy Independence, Energy Security, and Consumer Protection-oppose Natural Resource Committee bill Titles I and II restricting oil and gas development, Oppose mandatory federal RPS standard, oppose Title XII, subtitle A-Denial of Oil and Gas Tax Benefits

Client expense: — · Firm income: $60,000

Matched citations: HR3221

Source: Senate LDA

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