THE LAURIN BAKER GROUP, LLC for FORGING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Meetings and discussions with House and Senate staffers in opposition to NLRB and DoL activities that prohibit employer free speech and employee's rights to information; Supported HR3094, Workforce Democracy Act;
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LAURIN BAKER | — |
| JENNIFER BAKER REID | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Meetings with House and Senate staffers re: importance of tax reform and its impact on small manufacturers; Oppose Last In First Out (LIFO) repeal as part of any deficit reduction/tax reform discussions
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LAURIN BAKER | — |
| JENNIFER BAKER REID | — |
Manufacturing MAN
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on manufacturing competitiveness issues, regulatory burdens faced by forgers; (no specific bills). Supported HR 10 (REINS Act), HR 527, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act, and HR3010 to improve Administrative Procedures Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LAURIN BAKER | — |
| JENNIFER BAKER REID | — |
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