STEPHEN RUHLEN

HR 5267 "Business Activity Tax Simplification Act" - Legislation would create a physical presence standard under which a state may tax the income of business; S 940, HR 1509 - extend the active finance exception to Subpart F of the Internal Revenue Code, which requires current taxation of income earned overseas; HR 1677 "Taxpayer Protection Act" - educate Members and staff on the impact of restrictions on regulated, short-term loan products; Discuss deferred compensation.

HR 5267 "Business Activity Tax Simplification Act" - Legislation would create a physical presence standard under which a state may tax the income of business; S 940, HR 1509 - extend the active finance exception to Subpart F of the Internal Revenue Code, which requires current taxation of income earned overseas; HR 1677 "Taxpayer Protection Act" - educate Members and staff on the impact of restrictions on regulated, short-term loan products; Discuss deferred compensation.

HR 5267 "Business Activity Tax Simplification Act" - Legislation would create a physical presence standard under which a state may tax the income of business; S 940, HR 1509 - extend the active finance exception to Subpart F of the Internal Revenue Code, which requires current taxation of income earned overseas; HR 1677 "Taxpayer Protection Act" - educate Members and staff on the impact of restrictions on regulated, short-term loan products; Discuss deferred compensation.

HR 5267 "Business Activity Tax Simplification Act" - Legislation would create a physical presence standard under which a state may tax the income of business; S 940, HR 1509 - extend the active finance exception to Subpart F of the Internal Revenue Code, which requires current taxation of income earned overseas; HR 1677 "Taxpayer Protection Act" - educate Members and staff on the impact of restrictions on regulated, short-term loan products; Discuss deferred compensation.

HR 1908 and S 1145 "Patent Reform Act" - provide for patent reform.

HR 1908 and S 1145 "Patent Reform Act" - provide for patent reform.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

HR 3010 and S 1782 "Arbitration Fairness Act" - educate Members and staff on value of the use of arbitration for dispute resolution.

HR 3010 and S 1782 "Arbitration Fairness Act" - educate Members and staff on value of the use of arbitration for dispute resolution.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

S 577 "Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act", HR 594 "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act" , HR 2419 "Food and Energy Security Act" - amend the Commodity Exchange Act to add provision relating to reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving energy commodities; In advance of April 3 hearing, gave JPMorgan Chase perspective on the Bear Stearns merger; HR 3185 "401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act" - provides for the "unbundling" of 401(k) fees and mandates inclusion of index fund; HR 1427 "Federal Housing Finance Reform Act" - reform regulation of government-sponsored enterprises; Advocate for Rural Utility Service loan guarantee for broadband project sponsored by One Equity Partners; Educate Members and staff on proposal to transfer and stabilize pension liabilities from financially troubled corporations; Educate Members and staff on JPMorgan Chase's experience with the current bond insurance system in advance of hearing in the House Financial Services Committee; Address proposals advanced for the comprehensive reform of market regulation to address recent market turmoil; Discuss ideas to ensure U.S. global economic competitiveness.

S 577 "Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act", HR 594 "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act" , HR 2419 "Food and Energy Security Act" - amend the Commodity Exchange Act to add provision relating to reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving energy commodities; In advance of April 3 hearing, gave JPMorgan Chase perspective on the Bear Stearns merger; HR 3185 "401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act" - provides for the "unbundling" of 401(k) fees and mandates inclusion of index fund; HR 1427 "Federal Housing Finance Reform Act" - reform regulation of government-sponsored enterprises; Advocate for Rural Utility Service loan guarantee for broadband project sponsored by One Equity Partners; Educate Members and staff on proposal to transfer and stabilize pension liabilities from financially troubled corporations; Educate Members and staff on JPMorgan Chase's experience with the current bond insurance system in advance of hearing in the House Financial Services Committee; Address proposals advanced for the comprehensive reform of market regulation to address recent market turmoil; Discuss ideas to ensure U.S. global economic competitiveness.

HR 3609 "Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act" and S 2136 "Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act" - educate Members and staff on the impact of revising the bankruptcy code to allow for modification of mortgages.

HR 3609 "Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act" and S 2136 "Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act" - educate Members and staff on the impact of revising the bankruptcy code to allow for modification of mortgages.

HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act," HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" - reform the Federal Family Education Loan Program, student lending practices, and private student lending; S 1561 - non-dischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy; HR 5715 - increases access to federally-guaranteed student loans by increasing marketplace liquidity and raising loan limits.

HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act," HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" - reform the Federal Family Education Loan Program, student lending practices, and private student lending; S 1561 - non-dischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy; HR 5715 - increases access to federally-guaranteed student loans by increasing marketplace liquidity and raising loan limits.

HR 5267 "Business Activity Tax Simplification Act" - Legislation would create a physical presence standard under which a state may tax the income of business; S 940, HR 1509 - extend the active finance exception to Subpart F of the Internal Revenue Code, which requires current taxation of income earned overseas; HR 1677 "Taxpayer Protection Act" - educate Members and staff on the impact of restrictions on regulated, short-term loan products; Discuss deferred compensation.

HR 5267 "Business Activity Tax Simplification Act" - Legislation would create a physical presence standard under which a state may tax the income of business; S 940, HR 1509 - extend the active finance exception to Subpart F of the Internal Revenue Code, which requires current taxation of income earned overseas; HR 1677 "Taxpayer Protection Act" - educate Members and staff on the impact of restrictions on regulated, short-term loan products; Discuss deferred compensation.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act," HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" - reform the Federal Family Education Loan Program, student lending practices, and private student lending; S 1561 - non-dischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy; HR 5715 - increases access to federally-guaranteed student loans by increasing marketplace liquidity and raising loan limits.

HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act," HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" - reform the Federal Family Education Loan Program, student lending practices, and private student lending; S 1561 - non-dischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy; HR 5715 - increases access to federally-guaranteed student loans by increasing marketplace liquidity and raising loan limits.

S 577 "Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act", HR 594 "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act" , HR 2419 "Food and Energy Security Act" - amend the Commodity Exchange Act to add provision relating to reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving energy commodities; In advance of April 3 hearing, gave JPMorgan Chase perspective on the Bear Stearns merger; HR 3185 "401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act" - provides for the "unbundling" of 401(k) fees and mandates inclusion of index fund; HR 1427 "Federal Housing Finance Reform Act" - reform regulation of government-sponsored enterprises; Advocate for Rural Utility Service loan guarantee for broadband project sponsored by One Equity Partners; Educate Members and staff on proposal to transfer and stabilize pension liabilities from financially troubled corporations; Educate Members and staff on JPMorgan Chase's experience with the current bond insurance system in advance of hearing in the House Financial Services Committee; Address proposals advanced for the comprehensive reform of market regulation to address recent market turmoil; Discuss ideas to ensure U.S. global economic competitiveness.

S 577 "Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act", HR 594 "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act" , HR 2419 "Food and Energy Security Act" - amend the Commodity Exchange Act to add provision relating to reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving energy commodities; In advance of April 3 hearing, gave JPMorgan Chase perspective on the Bear Stearns merger; HR 3185 "401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act" - provides for the "unbundling" of 401(k) fees and mandates inclusion of index fund; HR 1427 "Federal Housing Finance Reform Act" - reform regulation of government-sponsored enterprises; Advocate for Rural Utility Service loan guarantee for broadband project sponsored by One Equity Partners; Educate Members and staff on proposal to transfer and stabilize pension liabilities from financially troubled corporations; Educate Members and staff on JPMorgan Chase's experience with the current bond insurance system in advance of hearing in the House Financial Services Committee; Address proposals advanced for the comprehensive reform of market regulation to address recent market turmoil; Discuss ideas to ensure U.S. global economic competitiveness.

HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act," HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" - reform the Federal Family Education Loan Program, student lending practices, and private student lending; S 1561 - non-dischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy; HR 5715 - increases access to federally-guaranteed student loans by increasing marketplace liquidity and raising loan limits.

HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act," HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" - reform the Federal Family Education Loan Program, student lending practices, and private student lending; S 1561 - non-dischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy; HR 5715 - increases access to federally-guaranteed student loans by increasing marketplace liquidity and raising loan limits.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

HR 1908 and S 1145 "Patent Reform Act" - provide for patent reform.

HR 1908 and S 1145 "Patent Reform Act" - provide for patent reform.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act," HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" - reform the Federal Family Education Loan Program, student lending practices, and private student lending; S 1561 - non-dischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy; HR 5715 - increases access to federally-guaranteed student loans by increasing marketplace liquidity and raising loan limits.

HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act," HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" - reform the Federal Family Education Loan Program, student lending practices, and private student lending; S 1561 - non-dischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy; HR 5715 - increases access to federally-guaranteed student loans by increasing marketplace liquidity and raising loan limits.

HR 1227 and S 1668 "Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act" - FHA conveyance of Katrina properties;

HR 1227 and S 1668 "Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act" - FHA conveyance of Katrina properties;

HR 3010 and S 1782 "Arbitration Fairness Act" - educate Members and staff on value of the use of arbitration for dispute resolution.

HR 3010 and S 1782 "Arbitration Fairness Act" - educate Members and staff on value of the use of arbitration for dispute resolution.

HR 3609 "Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act" and S 2136 "Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act" - educate Members and staff on the impact of revising the bankruptcy code to allow for modification of mortgages.

HR 3609 "Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act" and S 2136 "Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act" - educate Members and staff on the impact of revising the bankruptcy code to allow for modification of mortgages.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

S 2730 "Clean Energy Investment Bank Act" - advocate the creation of an energy infrastructure bank; Discuss tax incentives for alternative energy investments; Work to implement the Dept. of Energy's Title 17 loan guarantee program to improve energy industry.

S 2730 "Clean Energy Investment Bank Act" - advocate the creation of an energy infrastructure bank; Discuss tax incentives for alternative energy investments; Work to implement the Dept. of Energy's Title 17 loan guarantee program to improve energy industry.

S 280 "Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act" - educate Members and staff on aspects of proposed "cap and trade" regime to reduce the emission of green house gasses.

S 280 "Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act" - educate Members and staff on aspects of proposed "cap and trade" regime to reduce the emission of green house gasses.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

S 577 "Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act", HR 594 "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act" , HR 2419 "Food and Energy Security Act" - amend the Commodity Exchange Act to add provision relating to reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving energy commodities; In advance of April 3 hearing, gave JPMorgan Chase perspective on the Bear Stearns merger; HR 3185 "401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act" - provides for the "unbundling" of 401(k) fees and mandates inclusion of index fund; HR 1427 "Federal Housing Finance Reform Act" - reform regulation of government-sponsored enterprises; Advocate for Rural Utility Service loan guarantee for broadband project sponsored by One Equity Partners; Educate Members and staff on proposal to transfer and stabilize pension liabilities from financially troubled corporations; Educate Members and staff on JPMorgan Chase's experience with the current bond insurance system in advance of hearing in the House Financial Services Committee; Address proposals advanced for the comprehensive reform of market regulation to address recent market turmoil; Discuss ideas to ensure U.S. global economic competitiveness.

S 577 "Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act", HR 594 "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act" , HR 2419 "Food and Energy Security Act" - amend the Commodity Exchange Act to add provision relating to reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving energy commodities; In advance of April 3 hearing, gave JPMorgan Chase perspective on the Bear Stearns merger; HR 3185 "401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act" - provides for the "unbundling" of 401(k) fees and mandates inclusion of index fund; HR 1427 "Federal Housing Finance Reform Act" - reform regulation of government-sponsored enterprises; Advocate for Rural Utility Service loan guarantee for broadband project sponsored by One Equity Partners; Educate Members and staff on proposal to transfer and stabilize pension liabilities from financially troubled corporations; Educate Members and staff on JPMorgan Chase's experience with the current bond insurance system in advance of hearing in the House Financial Services Committee; Address proposals advanced for the comprehensive reform of market regulation to address recent market turmoil; Discuss ideas to ensure U.S. global economic competitiveness.

HR 5267 "Business Activity Tax Simplification Act" - Legislation would create a physical presence standard under which a state may tax the income of business; S 940, HR 1509 - extend the active finance exception to Subpart F of the Internal Revenue Code, which requires current taxation of income earned overseas; HR 1677 "Taxpayer Protection Act" - educate Members and staff on the impact of restrictions on regulated, short-term loan products; Discuss deferred compensation.

HR 5267 "Business Activity Tax Simplification Act" - Legislation would create a physical presence standard under which a state may tax the income of business; S 940, HR 1509 - extend the active finance exception to Subpart F of the Internal Revenue Code, which requires current taxation of income earned overseas; HR 1677 "Taxpayer Protection Act" - educate Members and staff on the impact of restrictions on regulated, short-term loan products; Discuss deferred compensation.

S 577 "Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act", HR 594 "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act" , HR 2419 "Food and Energy Security Act" - amend the Commodity Exchange Act to add provision relating to reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving energy commodities; In advance of April 3 hearing, gave JPMorgan Chase perspective on the Bear Stearns merger; HR 3185 "401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act" - provides for the "unbundling" of 401(k) fees and mandates inclusion of index fund; HR 1427 "Federal Housing Finance Reform Act" - reform regulation of government-sponsored enterprises; Advocate for Rural Utility Service loan guarantee for broadband project sponsored by One Equity Partners; Educate Members and staff on proposal to transfer and stabilize pension liabilities from financially troubled corporations; Educate Members and staff on JPMorgan Chase's experience with the current bond insurance system in advance of hearing in the House Financial Services Committee; Address proposals advanced for the comprehensive reform of market regulation to address recent market turmoil; Discuss ideas to ensure U.S. global economic competitiveness.

S 577 "Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act", HR 594 "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act" , HR 2419 "Food and Energy Security Act" - amend the Commodity Exchange Act to add provision relating to reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving energy commodities; In advance of April 3 hearing, gave JPMorgan Chase perspective on the Bear Stearns merger; HR 3185 "401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act" - provides for the "unbundling" of 401(k) fees and mandates inclusion of index fund; HR 1427 "Federal Housing Finance Reform Act" - reform regulation of government-sponsored enterprises; Advocate for Rural Utility Service loan guarantee for broadband project sponsored by One Equity Partners; Educate Members and staff on proposal to transfer and stabilize pension liabilities from financially troubled corporations; Educate Members and staff on JPMorgan Chase's experience with the current bond insurance system in advance of hearing in the House Financial Services Committee; Address proposals advanced for the comprehensive reform of market regulation to address recent market turmoil; Discuss ideas to ensure U.S. global economic competitiveness.

S 577 "Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act", HR 594 "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act" , HR 2419 "Food and Energy Security Act" - amend the Commodity Exchange Act to add provision relating to reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving energy commodities; In advance of April 3 hearing, gave JPMorgan Chase perspective on the Bear Stearns merger; HR 3185 "401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act" - provides for the "unbundling" of 401(k) fees and mandates inclusion of index fund; HR 1427 "Federal Housing Finance Reform Act" - reform regulation of government-sponsored enterprises; Advocate for Rural Utility Service loan guarantee for broadband project sponsored by One Equity Partners; Educate Members and staff on proposal to transfer and stabilize pension liabilities from financially troubled corporations; Educate Members and staff on JPMorgan Chase's experience with the current bond insurance system in advance of hearing in the House Financial Services Committee; Address proposals advanced for the comprehensive reform of market regulation to address recent market turmoil; Discuss ideas to ensure U.S. global economic competitiveness.

S 577 "Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act", HR 594 "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act" , HR 2419 "Food and Energy Security Act" - amend the Commodity Exchange Act to add provision relating to reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving energy commodities; In advance of April 3 hearing, gave JPMorgan Chase perspective on the Bear Stearns merger; HR 3185 "401(k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act" - provides for the "unbundling" of 401(k) fees and mandates inclusion of index fund; HR 1427 "Federal Housing Finance Reform Act" - reform regulation of government-sponsored enterprises; Advocate for Rural Utility Service loan guarantee for broadband project sponsored by One Equity Partners; Educate Members and staff on proposal to transfer and stabilize pension liabilities from financially troubled corporations; Educate Members and staff on JPMorgan Chase's experience with the current bond insurance system in advance of hearing in the House Financial Services Committee; Address proposals advanced for the comprehensive reform of market regulation to address recent market turmoil; Discuss ideas to ensure U.S. global economic competitiveness.

HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act," HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" - reform the Federal Family Education Loan Program, student lending practices, and private student lending; S 1561 - non-dischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy; HR 5715 - increases access to federally-guaranteed student loans by increasing marketplace liquidity and raising loan limits.

HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act," HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" - reform the Federal Family Education Loan Program, student lending practices, and private student lending; S 1561 - non-dischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy; HR 5715 - increases access to federally-guaranteed student loans by increasing marketplace liquidity and raising loan limits.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" - address concerns and educate Members and staff on credit card pricing and marketing practices; HR 5546 "Credit Card Fair Fee Act" - educate Members and staff on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network; HR 3915 "Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act" and HR 2452 "Home Ownership Preservation and Protection Act" - protect homebuyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state laws; HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act" and S 2487 "Public Welfare Investments" - relate to the Community Reinvestment Act; HR 948 "Social Security Number Protection Act" and HR 3046 "Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Protection Act" - legislation to restrict the commercial use of Social Security numbers; S 473 "Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" - improve the prohibitions on money laundering, and for other purposes; HR 946 "Conumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act" - educate Members and staff on legislation to increase regulation of overdraft protection programs; Educate administration and Members on industry response to crisis in mortgage lending including loan modification; Discuss mortgage and housing rescue proposal to allow FHA to guarantee "underwater" mortgages that have been discounted by the original lender.

Predatory Lending Reform (protect home buyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state predatory lending laws); HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act"; Data / Security / Privacy (educate as to implications of proposed legislation dealing with data security and consumer notification); Credit Cards Payments Processing (educate on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network); S 473 "Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" (improve the prohibitions on money laundering); HR 698 "Industrial Bank Holding Company Act" (amend the FDIA to establish industrial bank holding company regulation). S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" (address concerns and educate members of Congress on credit card pricing and marketing practices);

Discuss the Rural Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (Section 502) with lawmakers; HR 1227 "Gulf Coast Hurricane Recovery Act" (discuss FHA conveyance of Hurricane Katrina properties).

HR 1227 and S 1668 "Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act" (concerns FHA conveyance of Katrina properties); Discuss Section 502 rural housing guaranteed loan program with members of Congress.

Discuss technical correction regarding conversions of certain common trust funds; HR 1677 "Taxpayer Protection Act" (educate lawmakers on the impact of restrictions on regulated, short-term loan products). S 940 and HR 1509 (extend the active finance exception to Subpart F of the Internal Revenue Code, which requires current taxation of income earned overseas); Discuss changes in federal income taxation of deferred compensation;

S 940 and HR 1509 (extend the active finance exception to subpart F of the IRC, which requires current taxation of income earned overseas); HR 1677 "Taxpayer Protection Act" (educate members re: the impact of restrictions on regulated, short term loan products);

S 940 and HR 1509 (extend the active finance exception to subpart F of the IRC, which requires current taxation of income earned overseas); HR 1677 "Taxpayer Protection Act" (educate members re: the impact of restrictions on regulated, short term loan products);

Discuss technical correction regarding conversions of certain common trust funds; HR 1677 "Taxpayer Protection Act" (educate lawmakers on the impact of restrictions on regulated, short-term loan products). S 940 and HR 1509 (extend the active finance exception to Subpart F of the Internal Revenue Code, which requires current taxation of income earned overseas); Discuss changes in federal income taxation of deferred compensation;

HR 2761 "Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act" (extend the terrorism insurance program of the Treasury Dept); HR 1682 and HR 3121 "Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act" (restore the financial solvency of the national flood insurance program and make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms and floods, and for other purposes).

HR 1682 "Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act" and HR 3121 (restore the financial solvency of the national flood insurance program and make available multiperil coverange for damage resulting from windstorms and floods); HR 2761 "Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act" (extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Treasury Dept).

HR 1908 and S 1145 "Patent Reform Act" (reforms the process for issuing patents and the rules governing patent infringement).

HR 1908 and S 1145 "Patent Reform Act" (provides for patent reform).

Predatory Lending Reform (protect home buyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state predatory lending laws); HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act"; Data / Security / Privacy (educate as to implications of proposed legislation dealing with data security and consumer notification); Credit Cards Payments Processing (educate on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network); S 473 "Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" (improve the prohibitions on money laundering); HR 698 "Industrial Bank Holding Company Act" (amend the FDIA to establish industrial bank holding company regulation). S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" (address concerns and educate members of Congress on credit card pricing and marketing practices);

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" (address concerns and educate members of Congress on credit card pricing and marketing practices);

HR 1682 "Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act" and HR 3121 (restore the financial solvency of the national flood insurance program and make available multiperil coverange for damage resulting from windstorms and floods); HR 2761 "Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act" (extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Treasury Dept).

HR 2761 "Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act" (extend the terrorism insurance program of the Treasury Dept); HR 1682 and HR 3121 "Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act" (restore the financial solvency of the national flood insurance program and make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms and floods, and for other purposes).

HR 3010 and S 1782 "Arbitration Fairness Act" (educated members of Congress on value of the use of arbitration for dispute resolution).

HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act" and "Higher Education Access Act," HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," and S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" (all concern reforms of student lending practices); S 1561 (concerns the non-dischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy).

HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act" and "Higher Education Access Act" amendments, HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," and S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" (all concern reforms of student lending practices); S 1561 (concerns the nondischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy)

PL 109-364 (educate on the impact of potential rules covering the availability and terms of credit products to active duty military and their dependents); Discuss ideas to ensure U.S. global economic competitiveness; Discuss firm's rule of hedge fund management and Treasury's new hedge fund rules; S 577 "Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act" and HR 594 "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act" (add a provision to the Commodity Exchange Act relating to reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving energy commodities); Discuss cross-border broker dealer access with SEC officials. HR 1427 "Federal Housing Reform Act" (reform regulation of government-sponsored enterprises); Work to promote an agreement on the Basel accords;

S 577 "Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act," HR 594 "Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act," HR 2419 "Food and Energy Security Act" (adds provision to Commodity Exchange Act on reporting, record-keeping of positions involving energy commodities); HR 1427 "Federal Housing Finance Reform Act" (reform the regulation of government sponsored enterprises);

Predatory Lending Reform (protect home buyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state predatory lending laws); HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act"; Data / Security / Privacy (educate as to implications of proposed legislation dealing with data security and consumer notification); Credit Cards Payments Processing (educate on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network); S 473 "Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" (improve the prohibitions on money laundering); HR 698 "Industrial Bank Holding Company Act" (amend the FDIA to establish industrial bank holding company regulation). S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" (address concerns and educate members of Congress on credit card pricing and marketing practices);

HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act" and "Higher Education Access Act," HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," and S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" (all concern reforms of student lending practices); S 1561 (concerns the non-dischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy).

HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act" and "Higher Education Access Act" amendments, HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," and S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" (all concern reforms of student lending practices); S 1561 (concerns the nondischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy)

HR 1908 and S 1145 "Patent Reform Act" (reforms the process for issuing patents and the rules governing patent infringement).

HR 1908 and S 1145 "Patent Reform Act" (provides for patent reform).

Predatory Lending Reform (protect home buyers from predatory lending practices and support legislation providing for federal preemption of state predatory lending laws); HR 1066 "Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act"; Data / Security / Privacy (educate as to implications of proposed legislation dealing with data security and consumer notification); Credit Cards Payments Processing (educate on the role of interchange in the electronic payments network); S 473 "Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act" (improve the prohibitions on money laundering); HR 698 "Industrial Bank Holding Company Act" (amend the FDIA to establish industrial bank holding company regulation). S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" (address concerns and educate members of Congress on credit card pricing and marketing practices);

S 1395 "Stop Unfair Credit Card Practices" and HR 2146 "Universal Default Prohibition Act" (address concerns and educate members of Congress on credit card pricing and marketing practices);

HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act" and "Higher Education Access Act" amendments, HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," and S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" (all concern reforms of student lending practices); S 1561 (concerns the nondischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy)

HR 5 "College Student Relief Act," HR 2669 "College Cost Reduction Act" and "Higher Education Access Act," HR 890 "Student Loan Sunshine Act," and S 1642 "Higher Education Amendments" (all concern reforms of student lending practices); S 1561 (concerns the non-dischargeability of private student loans in bankruptcy).

Discuss issues related to remedies and signing of the Korea Free Trade Agreement; Discuss market access goals within the framework of the US/China Strategic Economic Dialogue. HR 556 "National Security Foreign Investment Reform and Strengthened Transparency Act" and S 1610 "Foreign Investment and National Security Act" (establish Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States); S 1607 "Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act" (identify misalligned currency and require action to correct).