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.
Manufacturing MAN
Meetings with House and Senate staffers on manufacturing competitiveness issues, regulatory burdens faced by forgers; (no specific bills). Support for HR 527, Small Business Regulatory Flexibility 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/debt ceiling discussions
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LAURIN BAKER | — |
| JENNIFER BAKER REID | — |
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; Support HR2587, Protecting Jobs from Govt Interference Act, in the House.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LAURIN BAKER | — |
| JENNIFER BAKER REID | — |
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