| LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
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25 MASSACHUSETTS AVE., NW
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SUITE 100
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WASHINGTON
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DC
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20001
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USA
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3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
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| 5. Senate ID# 27354-12
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| 6. House ID# 305950000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year |
2008
| Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
| 11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
| INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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| INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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| Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income from the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
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| Signature |
Digitally Signed By: Bruce Carnes, Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration
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04/21/2008
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2054 Introduced by Boucher (D-Va.) on April 26, 2007
Universal Service Reform Act of 2007
HR 2821 Introduced by Ross (D-Ark.) on June 21, 2007
Television Freedom Act of 2007
HR 3679 Introduced by Conyers (D-Mich.) on September 27, 2007
A bill to prohibit discrimination in state taxation of multichannel video programming distribution services.
HR 2419 Introduced by Peterson (D- Minn .)
Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 - Title VI, Section 6023 - language on Rural Broadband Loan Program
HR 5353 Introduced by Markey (D-Mass.) on February 12, 2008
Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008
HR 5435 Introduced by Solis (D-Calif.) on February 13, 2008
DTV Border Fix Act
HR 5470 Introduced by Stupak (D-Mich.) on February 14, 2008
A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets.
HR 5635 Introduced by Kind, R. (D-Wis.) on March 13, 2008
A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on digital-to-analog converter boxes.
H J Res 79 Introduced by Inslee (D-Wash.) on March 13, 2008
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.
Draft legislation by Markey (D-MA) to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet-based communication and video programming technologies in the 21st Centrury.
S 101 Introduced by Stevens (R-Alaska) on January 4, 2007
Universal Service for Americans (USA) Act
S 2302 Introduced by Harkin (D-Iowa)
Food Energy & Security Act of 2007 - Title VI, Rural Development, Section 6110 - language on Rural Broadband Loan Program
S J Res 28 Introduced by Dorgan, B. (D-N.D.) on March 5, 2008
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.
S 2607 Introduced by Snowe (R-Maine) on February 7, 2008
A bill to make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. To expedite reimbursements from the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Fund for low power television. stations and translators
S Con Res 70 Introduced by Conrad (D-N.D.)
Senate Budget Resolution. Regarding Media Ownership.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Kyle
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McSlarrow
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James
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Assey
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Cnsl,Sen.CmrceCmte; LAHollings; Clrk, Currie
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Steve
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Vest
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Dan
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Craig
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Michael
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Dean
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Lon
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Goldstein
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Kathleen
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Huzarsky
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Nick
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Kolovos
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Rita
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Lewis
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DirCngAff,DptEd;Schdlr,EconDvlpmntDir,Daschle
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Clifford
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Riccio
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Cinnamon
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Rogers
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Wanda
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Townsend
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Lisa
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Schoenthaler
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2054 Introduced by Boucher (D-Va.) on April 26, 2007
Universal Service Reform Act of 2007
HR 2821 Introduced by Ross (D-Ark.) on June 21, 2007
Television Freedom Act of 2007
HR 3679 Introduced by Conyers (D-Mich.) on September 27, 2007
A bill to prohibit discrimination in state taxation of multichannel video programming distribution services.
HR 2419 Introduced by Peterson (D- Minn .)
Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 - Title VI, Section 6023 - language on Rural Broadband Loan Program
HR 5353 Introduced by Markey (D-Mass.) on February 12, 2008
Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008
HR 5435 Introduced by Solis (D-Calif.) on February 13, 2008
DTV Border Fix Act
HR 5470 Introduced by Stupak (D-Mich.) on February 14, 2008
A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the carriage of all local television signals by satellite carriers in all local markets.
HR 5635 Introduced by Kind, R. (D-Wis.) on March 13, 2008
A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on digital-to-analog converter boxes.
H J Res 79 Introduced by Inslee (D-Wash.) on March 13, 2008
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.
Draft legislation by Markey (D-MA) to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet-based communication and video programming technologies in the 21st Centrury.
S 101 Introduced by Stevens (R-Alaska) on January 4, 2007
Universal Service for Americans (USA) Act
S 2302 Introduced by Harkin (D-Iowa)
Food Energy & Security Act of 2007 - Title VI, Rural Development, Section 6110 - language on Rural Broadband Loan Program
S J Res 28 Introduced by Dorgan, B. (D-N.D.) on March 5, 2008
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.
S 2607 Introduced by Snowe (R-Maine) on February 7, 2008
A bill to make a technical correction to section 3009 of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. To expedite reimbursements from the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Fund for low power television. stations and translators
S Con Res 70 Introduced by Conrad (D-N.D.)
Senate Budget Resolution. Regarding Media Ownership.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Kyle
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McSlarrow
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James
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Assey
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Cnsl,Sen.CmrceCmte; LAHollings; Clrk, Currie
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Steve
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Vest
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Dan
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Craig
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Michael
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Dean
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Lon
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Goldstein
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Kathleen
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Huzarsky
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Nick
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Kolovos
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Rita
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Lewis
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DirCngAff,DptEd;Schdlr,EconDvlpmntDir,Daschle
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Clifford
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Riccio
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Cinnamon
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Rogers
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Wanda
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Townsend
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Lisa
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Schoenthaler
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address: http://www.ncta.com/About/About/NCTAMemberCompanies.aspx
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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