AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION for AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
* Federal sibsidized transit companies have signifigant and unfair advantages over private intercity buses. Encourage the application of federal motorcarrier safety regulations to all vehicles that carry eight or more passengers. Seek additional funds and tax credits for the existing grant program that provides financial assistance to operators to purchase wheelchair lifts. Obtain funding for rural bus service. To increase regulation of curbside operators by the Federal Government.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LINDA BAUER DARR | — |
| CLYDE JAMES HART | D.O.T FEDERAL MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR |
| PETER PANTUSO | N/A |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
* Provide funding to bus operators for enhancing the security of thier buses through Homeland Security Appropriations FY 2008. Department of Transporation Appropriations for FY 2008.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LINDA BAUER DARR | — |
| CLYDE JAMES HART | D.O.T FEDERAL MARITIME ADMINISTRATOR |
| PETER PANTUSO | N/A |
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