Issues lobbied + lobbyists (5)
CAW — Clean Air and Water (quality)
Waters of the United States rules and congressional activity surrounding the issue.
Lobbyists:- JOE TRAUGER — covered position: LA Senator Rod Grams 1996-2000, LA Congressman Sam Johnson 2001, Policy Advisor Dick Armey 2002, Sr. Pol. Adv. Whip Roy Blunt 2003-2005
Government entities lobbied: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
SMB — Small Business
General small business-related issues including regulatory burdens and health care costs.
Lobbyists:- JOE TRAUGER — covered position: LA Senator Rod Grams 1996-2000, LA Congressman Sam Johnson 2001, Policy Advisor Dick Armey 2002, Sr. Pol. Adv. Whip Roy Blunt 2003-2005
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
IMM — Immigration
H-2B visas, Certified Seasonal Employer
Government entities lobbied: Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Labor, Dept of (DOL); SENATE
TAX — Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Budget and reconciliation bills. Nonprofit tax status and changes to the 501(c) code. Tax on tips and overtime.
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
LBR — Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Independent contractor, joint employer, overtime threshold, OSHA heat rules.
Lobbyists:- JOE TRAUGER — covered position: LA Senator Rod Grams 1996-2000, LA Congressman Sam Johnson 2001, Policy Advisor Dick Armey 2002, Sr. Pol. Adv. Whip Roy Blunt 2003-2005
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Labor, Dept of (DOL); Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA); SENATE