2nd Quarter - Amendment

QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTL, INC. for QWEST COMMUNICATIONS INTL, INC.

Firm
Client
Income
—
Expenses
$1,310,096
Expense method
C: businesses, Internal Revenue Code section 162(e)

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
2nd Quarter - Report Jul 20, 2009 $821,552 Replaced
2nd Quarter - Amendment (this page) Feb 1, 2011 $1,310,096 Yes

What was lobbied

One issue area, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.

Telecommunications TEC

H.R. 1 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, all provisions related to the distribution of federal government funds for the deployment of broadband to unserved areas throughout the United States. H.R. 2165 Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009, all provisions related to the cybersecurity of bulk power systems. H.R. 2902 Broadband Internet Fairness Act, provisions related to the authorization of the FTC and the FCC both reviewing service plans of broadband Internet Service Providers to ensure plans are fair based on costs. H.R. 6320 Communications and Video Accessibility Act, provisions related to enabling those with disabilities to have better access to emerging Internet Protocol-based communication and programming technologies. S.418 Secondary Metal Theft Protection Act of 2009, commented on provisions related to record keeping by metal recycling agents; payment processes; possible enforcement tolls; and creation of "Do Not Buy" list. S.773 Cybersecurity Act of 2009, all provisions related to ensuring the security of cyber communications. S.1266 Broadband Conduit Deployment Act, terms related to the requirement that broadband conduit be installed as part of certain highway construction projects. Issues related to Cybersecurity: Commented on Senator Rockefeller (D-WV) and Senator Snowe's (R-ME) draft legislation on provisions concerning the National Institute of Standards and Technology's collaboration with the private sector on the development and application of certain security standards. Issues related to Special Access, all provisions related to high capacity dedicated lines for voice and data traffic and the FCC's need for more complete data in order to adequately assess the issue. Issues related to Net Neutrality, commented on support for the FCC's adopted principles. Issues related to Universal Service Reform, all provisions concerning the need for reform to increase the availability of telecommunication services in high cost areas.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
BROOKS BRUNSON —
LYNN STARR —
DOROTHY WALSH —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 2165 (111th), H.R. 1 (111th), S. 418 (111th), S. 1266 (111th), H.R. 2902 (111th), H.R. 6320 (111th), S. 773 (111th)

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.