MEREDITH CORPORATION for MEREDITH CORPORATION
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV COM
S.28 - Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act - support for an inventory of current spectrum usage provisions. S.455 - RADIOS Act - support studying utilization of the spectrum and potential interference . H.R.911 - Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act of 2011 - opposed to auctions unless truly voluntary. H.R.642 - Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2011 - support to prevent FCC from reinstating the Fairness Doctrine. H.Con.Res.21 and S.Con.Res.7 - the "Local Radio Freedom Act" - support for no performance tax on local radio broadcasters. S.9 - Political Reform and Gridlock Elimination Act - oppose calling for passage of the DISCLOSE Act regarding any changes to TV political ad rates or terms. Other issues with no separate Bill Numbers or Titles assigned at present time: * Retransmission Consent * Children's TV and Food Advertising * Reporters' Shield Law * DTC Prescription Drug Advertising Rights * FM chips in mobile phones * Political Advertising and the current lowest unit charges.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JERRY HADENFELDT | — |
Media (information/publishing) MIA
Issues with no separate Bill Numbers or Titles assigned at present time: * Discussion drafts regarding privacy legislation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JERRY HADENFELDT | — |
Advertising ADV
Issues with no separate Bill Titles assigned at present time: * Advertising expense tax deductibility
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JERRY HADENFELDT | — |
Postal POS
S.353 - U.S. Postal Service Improvements Act of 2011 - support for OPM review of funding status and surplus or any supplemental liability.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JERRY HADENFELDT | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
S.174 - Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention America Act - continued monitoring regarding provisions on expanded FTC rulemaking powers and penalty provisions. S.74 - Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion, and Consumer Protection Act of 2011 - FCC rules on net neutrality or expanded FTC rules and penalty power. House Budget Resolution/Amendment 404 by Walden - question jurisdiction of FCC for rules on net neutrality and to block funding for same.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JERRY HADENFELDT | — |
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.