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A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter - Report (this page) | Apr 21, 2008 | $480,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | Apr 21, 2008 | $480,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
H.R .1257/S. 1181, Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act, provisions relating to requiring an annual nonbinding shareholder vote on executive compensation disclosures and golden parachute payments after a merger or acquisition.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TIMOTHY J BARTL | Rep. Steve Gunderson-Legislative Director/ |
| JEFFREY MCGUINESS | — |
| MARISA MILTON | Rep. Jerrold Nadler-Legislative Assistant |
| MICHAEL PETERSON | — |
| DANIEL YAGER | House Education and Labor Committee, |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
S. 2044, Independent Contractor Proper Classification Act of 2007, provisions relating to classification of employees and independent contractors, and for other purposes. S. 2199, Offshore Deferred Compensation Reform Act of 2007, provisions relating the ability of U.S. taxpayers to defer nonqualified deferred compensation in offshore tax havens S. 1689/H.R. 1540, Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007, all provisions relating to excluding from gross income amounts received on account of claims based on certain unlawful discrimination and to allow income averaging for backpay and frontpay awards received on account of such claims H.R. 3997, Defenders of Freedom Tax Relief Act of 2007, Section 305 relating to deferred compensation of foreign employees working in the United States Relating to the date by which companies are required to amend their deferred compensation plans under Section 409A of the tax code
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TIMOTHY J BARTL | Rep. Steve Gunderson-Legislative Director/ |
| JEFFREY MCGUINESS | — |
| MARISA MILTON | Rep. Jerrold Nadler-Legislative Assistant |
| MICHAEL PETERSON | — |
| DANIEL YAGER | House Education and Labor Committee, |
Health Issues HCR
extending the Medicare Secondary Payer period for End Stage Renal Disease H.R. 5419, Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008, Section 17 relating to substantiation of HSA distributions
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TIMOTHY J BARTL | Rep. Steve Gunderson-Legislative Director/ |
| JEFFREY MCGUINESS | — |
| MARISA MILTON | Rep. Jerrold Nadler-Legislative Assistant |
| MICHAEL PETERSON | — |
| DANIEL YAGER | House Education and Labor Committee, |
Immigration IMM
S. 1035, H-1B and L-1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007, all provisions relating to highly-skilled immigration crisis and the shortages of H-1B visas and employment-based green cards S. 1639, To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes, all provisions relating to highly-skilled immigration crisis, the shortages of H-1B visas and employment-based green cards, and improving the federal employment verification system H.R. 1645, Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act of 2007, all provisions relating to addressing the highly-skilled immigration crisis and the shortages of H-1B visas and employment-based green cards H.R. 5515, New Employee Verification Act of 2008, all provisions relating to establishment of a new employment verification system
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TIMOTHY J BARTL | Rep. Steve Gunderson-Legislative Director/ |
| JEFFREY MCGUINESS | — |
| MARISA MILTON | Rep. Jerrold Nadler-Legislative Assistant |
| MICHAEL PETERSON | — |
| DANIEL YAGER | House Education and Labor Committee, |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
H.R. 493/S. 358: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act - all provisions related to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. H.R. 2831/S.1843: Ledbetter Fair Pay Act all provisions amending title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans With Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act to extend the period for filing charges of discrimination in violation of such title and to provide relief for certain current injuries arising from compensation calculations attributable to compensation decisions made at any time in violation of such title. H.R. 1644/S. 969: Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradesworkers (RESPECT) Act all provisions attempting to amend the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the definition of supervisor for purposes of such Act. S. 910/H.R.1542: Healthy Families Act all provisions that are vague and poorly drafted, which attempt to provide for seven days of paid sick leave annually to employees. H.R. 5129/S. 2554: Civil Rights Act of 2008 all provisions attempting to eliminate damage caps for federal non-discrimination laws, prohibit predispute arbitration agreements in employment context, create a disparate impact claim under USERRA, and provide leave for emergency personnel. H.R. 1431: Workplace Religious Freedom Act all provisions attempting to amend Title VII to expand religious accommodations in the workplace. H.R. 3685: Employment Nondiscriminaton Act all provisions attempting to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Letter to Department of Labor Commenting on Proposed Final Rules on regulations concerning the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. Letter to National Labor Relations Board Commenting on a proposed rule eliminating the requiremnt of the showing of interest.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TIMOTHY J BARTL | Rep. Steve Gunderson-Legislative Director/ |
| JEFFREY MCGUINESS | — |
| MARISA MILTON | Rep. Jerrold Nadler-Legislative Assistant |
| MICHAEL PETERSON | — |
| DANIEL YAGER | House Education and Labor Committee, |
Foreign entities
Foreign owners and affiliates the filer disclosed. Amounts are as declared on this filing.
| Entity | Country | Principal place of business | Ownership | Contribution declared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOITH, A.G. | Germany | United Kingdom | — | — |
| BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE, INC | Japan | Japan | — | $5,200 |
| FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE NORTH AMERICA | Germany | United States | — | $5,200 |
| BAE SYSTEMS | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | — | $5,200 |
| PURDUE PHARMA L.P. | Canada | Japan | — | $2,225 |
| UNITED WATER INC. | France | France | — | $2,225 |
| KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., USA | Japan | United States | — | $2,225 |
| MAERSK, INC. | Denmark | Netherlands | — | $5,200 |
| SODEXHO, INC. | France | France | — | $5,200 |
| LAIDLAW EDUCATION SERVICES | United Kingdom | Germany | — | $2,225 |
| ICI GROUP SERVICES, INC. | Netherlands | United States | — | $2,225 |
| T-MOBILE USA, INC. | Germany | Germany | — | $5,200 |
| BP AMERICA, INC. | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | — | $5,200 |
| INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY | Bermuda | United States | — | $5,200 |
| WILLIS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | United Kingdom | Netherlands | — | — |
| MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC | France | Bermuda | — | $5,200 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE NORTH AMERICA INC. | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | — | $5,200 |
| SHELL OIL COMPANY | Netherlands | Denmark | — | $5,200 |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA | Israel | Israel | — | — |
| ALCATEL-LUCENT | France | France | — | $5,200 |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.