ARTBA for ARTBA
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 18, 2008 | $120,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Report | Apr 18, 2008 | $120,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | Apr 18, 2008 | $120,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | Jul 30, 2008 | $120,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
7 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Roads/Highway ROD
S.2345, the American Infrastructure Investment and Improvement Act of 2007. Urged members of Congress to support legislation to ensure the financial solvency of the Highway Trust Fund's Highway Account through FY 2009. Testified before Senate Appropriations Committee urging support for bill.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAUER | Personal Staff, Sen. Mark Hatfield |
| DEAN FRANKS New | Legislative Aide, Rep. Judy Biggert |
| T PETER RUANE | Deputy Director, OEA, Office of Sec. of Defense |
| HANK WEBSTER New | Intern, Rep. James Langevin |
Transportation TRA
Provided specific recommendations to members of Congress and the executive branch for the reauthorization of the federal highway and public transportation programs in 2009 (no legislation introduced). Recommendations include increasing investment in both modes, creating a new federal freight program and reforming the environmental review and approval process for transportation projects.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAUER | Personal Staff, Sen. Mark Hatfield |
| DEAN FRANKS New | Legislative Aide, Rep. Judy Biggert |
| HANK WEBSTER New | Intern, Rep. James Langevin |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Supported H.R. 1023 and S. 777 to repeal a new requirement that all levels of government withhold three percent of payments to contractors for goods and services. Urged House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee to generate new revenues for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to support aviation investment levels proposed in H.R. 2881 and S. 1300. Supported H.R. 5719, the Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 to delay the implementation of a 3% withholding provision.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAUER | Personal Staff, Sen. Mark Hatfield |
| DEAN FRANKS New | Legislative Aide, Rep. Judy Biggert |
| HANK WEBSTER New | Intern, Rep. James Langevin |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H. Con. Res 312, S. Con Res. 70. Urged Congress to fully-fund the federal highway and transit programs and increase aviation investment. Testified before Senate Appropriations Committee on need to preserve Highway Trust Fund solvency and support S. 2345.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAUER | Personal Staff, Sen. Mark Hatfield |
| WILLIAM BUECHNER | Senior Economist, Joint Economic Committee |
| DEAN FRANKS New | Legislative Aide, Rep. Judy Biggert |
| T PETER RUANE | Deputy Director, OEA, Office of Sec. of Defense |
| HANK WEBSTER New | Intern, Rep. James Langevin |
Aviation/Airlines/Airports AVI
H.R. 2881 and S. 1300, legislation to reauthorize the federal aviation programs. Lobbied for increased airport infrastructure investment through raising the passenger facility charge and increased funding for the Airport Improvement Program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAUER | Personal Staff, Sen. Mark Hatfield |
| WILLIAM BUECHNER | Senior Economist, Joint Economic Committee |
| DEAN FRANKS New | Legislative Aide, Rep. Judy Biggert |
| ED GRABER | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
S. 742 and H.R. 3285. Urged members of Congress to clarify the definition of "asbestos" in proposed legislation seeking to ban all asbestos materials.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DEAN FRANKS New | Legislative Aide, Rep. Judy Biggert |
| NICK GOLDSTEIN | — |
| T PETER RUANE | Deputy Director, OEA, Office of Sec. of Defense |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
H.R. 2421, S. 1870 The Clean Water Authority Restoration Act of 2007. Urged opposition to expanding the Army Corps of Engineers authority to regulate U.S. wetlands. Provided recommendations to Congress to ensure global climate change proposals protect transportation projects.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID BAUER | Personal Staff, Sen. Mark Hatfield |
| DEAN FRANKS New | Legislative Aide, Rep. Judy Biggert |
| NICK GOLDSTEIN | — |
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.