WINDSTREAM SERVICES LLC for WINDSTREAM SERVICES LLC
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Issues related to tax reform, especially proposals to phase out accelerated depreciation. Proposals to extend expiring tax provisions, including bonus depreciation. H.R. 2510, to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation. S. 1660, to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation. S. 1666, to increase the limitation on the election to accelerate the AMT credit in lieu of bonus depreciation for 2015 and 2016.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CLINTON HIGHFILL | — |
Telecommunications TEC
P.L. 111-5, the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009, implementation of broadband provisions; issues related to universal service and intercarrier compensation reform, including phases 1 and 2 of the Connect America Fund; FCC technology transitions NPRM, especially with regard to wholesale last-mile access; issues related to municipal broadband; issues related to the FCC's Open Internet Order; proposals to rewrite the Communications Act; H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act; H.R. 2666, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act; and issues surrounding fairness of FCC regulatory fees.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CLINTON HIGHFILL | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Issues related to reform of patent system, especially limits on litigation by patent assertion entities with regard to ordinary use of off-the-shelf products. HR 9, the Innovation Act, and S. 1137, the PATENT Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CLINTON HIGHFILL | — |
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