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Associated Equipment Distributors

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OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C.

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Urged Congress to restore the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency and use tax reform as vehicle to identify new highway investment revenue sources (no bill number).
Urged Congress to use tax reform to encourage capital investment, reduce tax rates for businesses, ensure equitable treatment for pass-through entities, repeal the estate tax, create new user fee revenues to support infrastructure investment, hold equipment dealers harmless from Obamacare 3.8 percent passive income tax, reject efforts to extend cost recovery periods for equipment and reject efforts to repeal the last-in, first-out accounting method and IRC Sec. 1031 like-kind exchange.
Urged Congress to increase Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water SRF funding, create Clean Water Trust Fund, and increase volume cap on private activity bonds.
Urged enactment of legislation to reauthorize Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act and improve career technical education programs.
Urged Congress to lift embargo with Cuba, ensure the long-term viability of the Export-Import Bank, and build closer relationships with Canada.
Urged Congress to strengthen oversight of Environmental Protection Agency regulatory over-reach.
Urged Congress to expand domestic energy production and speed construction of energy infrastructure.
Urged closer congressional scrutiny and oversight of executive branch.

Duration: January 1, 2008 to January 27, 2017

General Issues: Roads/Highway, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Clean Air & Water (Quality), Education, Trade (Domestic & Foreign), Environmental/Superfund, Energy/Nuclear, Government Issues, Foreign Relations, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Small Business, Budget/Appropriations, Health Issues, Banking, Telecommunications, Transportation, Civil Rights/Civil Liberties, Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities, Aviation/Aircraft/Airlines, Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection

Spending: about $2,330,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)

Agencies lobbied since 2008: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, White House Office, State - Dept of (DOS), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), General Services Administration (GSA), Treasury - Dept of, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), U.S. Senate,, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Executive Office of the President (EOP)

Bills mentioned

S.860: Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015

Sponsor: John Thune (R-S.D.)

H.R.1105: Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015

Sponsor: Kevin Brady (R-Texas)

H.R.499: Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2015

Sponsor: John J. Duncan Jr. (R-Tenn.)

S.2606: Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2016

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.5587: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act

Sponsor: Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.)

H.R.1732: Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015

Sponsor: Bill Shuster (R-Pa.)

S.2848: Water Resources Development Act of 2016

Sponsor: James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.)

H.R.5303: Water Resources Development Act of 2016

Sponsor: Bill Shuster (R-Pa.)

S.612: WIIN Act

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

S.2532: A bill to authorize appropriations for the Drinking Water State...

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

H.R.4468: Water Infrastructure Trust Fund Act of 2016

Sponsor: Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.)

H.R.3763: Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015

Sponsor: Bill Shuster (R-Pa.)

H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016

Sponsor: Charlie Dent (R-Pa.)

H.R.702: To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.

Sponsor: Joe L. Barton (R-Texas)

S.2015: Protecting Local Business Opportunity Act

Sponsor: Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.)

H.R.3549: VA Billing Accountability Act

Sponsor: John Kline (R-Minn.)

S.1647: Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act

Sponsor: James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.)

S.1: Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act

Sponsor: John Hoeven (R-N.D.)

H.R.3: Keystone XL Pipeline Act

Sponsor: Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.)

H.R.527: Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015

Sponsor: Steven J. Chabot (R-Ohio)

S.426: Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015

Sponsor: Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.)

H.R.351: LNG Permitting Certainty and Transparency Act

Sponsor: Bill Johnson (R-Ohio)

H.R.161: Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act

Sponsor: Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.)

S.3: CORE Act

Sponsor: Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)

H.R.3413: TRUE Safety Act

Sponsor: Richard Hanna (R-N.Y.)

H.R.3486: Transportation Empowerment Act

Sponsor: Tom Graves (R-Ga.)

S.1702: Transportation Empowerment Act

Sponsor: Mike Lee (R-Utah)

H.R.5682: To approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Sponsor: Bill Cassidy (R-La.)

S.2280: A bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Sponsor: John Hoeven (R-N.D.)

S.1183: Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013

Sponsor: John Thune (R-S.D.)

H.R.2429: Death Tax Repeal Act of 2013

Sponsor: Kevin Brady (R-Texas)

S.3: Strengthen our Schools and Students Act

Sponsor: Harry Reid (D-Nev.)

H.R.5571: 10-20-30 Act of 2014

Sponsor: James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.)

H.R.83: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015

Sponsor: Donna M.C. Christensen (D-Virgin Islands)

H.R.2122: Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013

Sponsor: Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.)

S.1029: Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

H.R.4237: Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2014

Sponsor: John J. Duncan Jr. (R-Tenn.)

S.2345: Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2013

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.5078: Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014

Sponsor: Steve Southerland (R-Fla.)

H.R.5021: Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014

Sponsor: Dave Camp (R-Mich.)

S.1957: Partnership to Build America Act of 2014

Sponsor: Michael Bennet (D-Colo.)

H.R.3636: Update, Promote, and Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act of...

Sponsor: Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.)

H.R.3638: Road Usage Fee Pilot Program Act of 2013

Sponsor: Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.)

H.R.3080: Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014

Sponsor: Bill Shuster (R-Pa.)

H.R.2534: TRIP Bonds Act

Sponsor: Edward Whitfield (R-Ky.)

S.1250: TRIP Bonds Act

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.2428: SAFE Bridges Act of 2013

Sponsor: Nick J. Rahall II (D-W.Va.)

S.601: Water Resources Development Act of 2013

Sponsor: Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.)

H.R.1259: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011

Sponsor: Kevin Brady (R-Texas)

S.2242: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2012

Sponsor: John Thune (R-S.D.)

S.3: Fiscal Responsibility and Spending Control Act

Sponsor: Harry Reid (D-Nev.)

S.939: Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2011

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.1802: Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2011

Sponsor: Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.)

H.R.2146: DATA Act

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

S.1789: 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012

Sponsor: Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.)

H.J.RES.117: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.4196: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the allowance for...

Sponsor: Pat Tiberi (R-Ohio)

S.2240: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the...

Sponsor: Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.)

H.R.3366: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that bonus...

Sponsor: Sam Johnson (R-Texas)

H.R.8: American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

Sponsor: Dave Camp (R-Mich.)

H.R.4078: Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act

Sponsor: Tim Griffin (R-Ark.)

H.R.6079: Repeal of Obamacare Act

Sponsor: Eric Cantor (R-Va.)

H.R.4348: MAP-21

Sponsor: John L. Mica (R-Fla.)

S.700: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend...

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

H.R.1747: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the rule...

Sponsor: Wally Herger (R-Calif.)

H.R.4377: RAPID Act

Sponsor: Dennis Ross (R-Fla.)

S.1813: MAP-21

Sponsor: Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.)

H.R.7: American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012

Sponsor: John L. Mica (R-Fla.)

H.R.3094: Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act

Sponsor: John Kline (R-Minn.)

H.R.10: Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2011

Sponsor: Geoff Davis (R-Ky.)

H.R.3010: Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

H.R.527: Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

H.R.2887: Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011

Sponsor: John L. Mica (R-Fla.)

S.89: Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011

Sponsor: David Vitter (R-La.)

S.164: Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011

Sponsor: Scott Brown (R-Mass.)

H.R.674: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3...

Sponsor: Wally Herger (R-Calif.)

H.R.2018: Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011

Sponsor: John L. Mica (R-Fla.)

H.R.1755: Home Construction Lending Regulatory Improvement Act of 2011

Sponsor: Gary G. Miller (R-Calif.)

H.R.2587: Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act

Sponsor: Tim Scott (R-S.C.)

H.R.1861: Infrastructure Jobs and Energy Independence Act

Sponsor: Tim Murphy (R-Pa.)

H.R.4: Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy...

Sponsor: Dan Lungren (R-Calif.)

S.964: Job Protection Act

Sponsor: Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.)

S.1100: Keeping Politics Out of Federal Contracting Act of 2011

Sponsor: Susan Collins (R-Maine)

H.R.662: Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2011

Sponsor: John L. Mica (R-Fla.)

H.R.2: Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act

Sponsor: Eric Cantor (R-Va.)

S.1005: Water Infrastructure Financing Act

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

H.R.3202: Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Sponsor: Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.)

H.R.537: Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2009

Sponsor: Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.)

S.3262: Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act of 2010

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.1490: Teri Zenner Social Worker Safety Act

Sponsor: Dennis Moore (D-Kan.)

S.560: Employee Free Choice Act of 2009

Sponsor: Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.)

H.R.1262: Water Quality Investment Act of 2009

Sponsor: James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.)

H.R.5320: Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act of 2010

Sponsor: Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.)

H.R.5663: Robert C. Byrd Miner Safety and Health Act of 2010

Sponsor: George Miller (D-Calif.)

H.R.3854: Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009

Sponsor: Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.)

S.3628: Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

H.R.275: To repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments...

Sponsor: Kendrick B. Meek (D-Fla.)

S.292: Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009

Sponsor: Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)

H.R.5175: DISCLOSE Act

Sponsor: Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)

S.1586: Safety for Our Schoolchildren Act of 2009

Sponsor: David Vitter (R-La.)

H.R.915: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009

Sponsor: James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.)

H.R.2847: Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act

Sponsor: Alan B. Mollohan (D-W.Va.)

H.R.436: Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009

Sponsor: Earl Pomeroy (D-N.D.)

H.R.4849: Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010

Sponsor: Sander M. Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

H.R.3962: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension...

Sponsor: John D. Dingell (D-Mich.)

S.1451: FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act

Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.)

H.R.3548: Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jim McDermott (D-Wash.)

H.R.3183: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010

Sponsor: Ed Pastor (D-Ariz.)

S.1436: Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010

Sponsor: Byron L. Dorgan (D-N.D.)

H.R.2996: Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Norman D. Dicks (D-Wash.)

H.R.3288: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010

Sponsor: John W. Olver (D-Mass.)

S.823: Net Operating Loss (NOL) Carryback Act

Sponsor: Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine)

H.R.1424: To name the front circle drive in front of the Oscar G. Johnson...

Sponsor: Bart Stupak (D-Mich.)

H.R.3640: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the...

Sponsor: Travis W. Childers (D-Miss.)

H.R.1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Sponsor: David R. Obey (D-Wis.)

S.336: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Sponsor: Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii)

H.R.7110: Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008

Sponsor: David R. Obey (D-Wis.)

H.R.1424: A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and...

Sponsor: Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.)

H.R.6382: Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2008

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

H.R.7327: Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

H.R.3221: Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008

Sponsor: Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.)

H.R.2380: Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2007

Sponsor: Kenny C. Hulshof (R-Mo.)

H.R.3970: Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2007

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1023: To repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to...

Sponsor: Kendrick B. Meek (D-Fla.)

S.777: Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2007

Sponsor: Larry E. Craig (R-Idaho)

H.R.4458: Small Business Regulatory Improvement Act

Sponsor: Brad Ellsworth (D-Ind.)

S.2795: Small Business Health Options Program Act of 2008

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

S.2818: Small Business Health Plans Act of 2008

Sponsor: Michael B. Enzi (R-Wyo.)

H.R.6532: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the Highway Trust...

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

H.R.3999: National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2008

Sponsor: James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.)

S.3604: Economic Recovery Act, 2008

Sponsor: Harry Reid (D-Nev.)

H.R.2421: Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007

Sponsor: James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.)

S.1870: Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007

Sponsor: Russ Feingold (D-Wis.)

H.R.2419: Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

Sponsor: Collin C. Peterson (D-Minn.)

H.R.5670: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a Federal income...

Sponsor: Vito J. Fossella (R-N.Y.)

S.1926: National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2007

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

H.R.3248: SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act of 2007

Sponsor: James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.)

S.1611: An original bill to make technical corrections to SAFETEA-LU and other...

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

H.R.720: Water Quality Financing Act of 2007

Sponsor: James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.)

H.R.569: Water Quality Investment Act of 2007

Sponsor: Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.)

H.R.2768: S-MINER Act

Sponsor: George Miller (D-Calif.)

H.R.2881: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007

Sponsor: James L. Oberstar (D-Minn.)

S.1300: Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007

Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.)

H.R.3339: Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2007

Sponsor: Betty McCollum (D-Minn.)

S.742: Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

S.3261: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

S.2394: Good Government Contractor Act of 2007

Sponsor: Norm Coleman (R-Minn.)

H.R.5140: Economic Stimulus Act of 2008

Sponsor: Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.)

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Lobbyists

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Lobbyist	Covered positions?
Daniel Fisher	Counsel for Sen. Specter, Senate Judiciary Comm.
Daniel Filler	Counsel for Sen. Specter, Senate Judiciary Comm.
Christian Klein	n/a
Christian A. Klein	n/a
Crystal T. Maguire	n/a
Matt Hallett	n/a
Matthew Hallett	n/a
Virgnia K. Scattergood	n/a
Virginia K. Scattergood	n/a
Christain A. Klein	n/a
Christian A Klein	n/a

Disclosures Filed

Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.

1st Quarter, 2017

Termination

OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. terminated an engagement in which they represented Associated Equipment Distributors on Jan. 27, 2017. Original Filing: 300859325.xml

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4th Quarter, 2016

Q4 Report

In Q4, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2017. Original Filing: 300852154.xml

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Opposed efforts to repeal 1031 like-kind exchanges for construction equipment and repeal the "Last in, First Out" (LIFO) accounting method. Urged Congress to support the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 860/HR 1105) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. In the context of the comprehensive tax reform debate, lobbied for a simplified tax code to reduce compliance costs and ensure more consistency in interpretation and enforcement; ensure tax reform benefits all companies (i.e., including closely-held and pass throughs), not just large, publicly-traded corporations; creates a better climate for capital investment by protecting the business interest deduction, expanding Sec. 179 expensing, preventing Congress from extending cost recovery periods for construction equipment, repealing LIFO, or changing LKE rules; eliminates or reform the estate tax to protect family business assets from being taxed at death; clarifies equipment distributor rental income is not subject to the 3.8 percent Affordable Care Act passive income tax; and creates new user fee revenue streams to support federal surface transportation infrastructure investment.

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3rd Quarter, 2016

Q3 Report

In Q3, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $70,000. The report was filed on Oct. 11, 2016. Original Filing: 300826469.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2016

Q2 Report

In Q2, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $60,000. The report was filed on July 12, 2016. Original Filing: 300808599.xml

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Q1 Report

In Q1, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $70,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300799793.xml

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4th Quarter, 2015

Q4 Report

In Q4, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2016. Original Filing: 300773880.xml

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Educated Congress about the construction equipment industry impact of the uncertainty surrounding the Highway Trust Fund. Urged Congress to tap new revenue sources or increase current user fees to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's long-term solvency. Urged the House to approve the Surface Transportation Reauthorization & Reform Act (H.R. 3763. Encouraged enactment of the FAST ("Fixing America's Surface Transportation") Act. Encouraged Congress to create an exemption for equipment service technicians from the federal hours of services regulations. Supported a provision in the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029). to prevent enforcement of two provisions from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations hours of service regulations, including the requirement that a 34-hour restart include two 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. periods and the once-per-week limit applied to the restarts use.

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Opposed efforts to repeal 1031 like-kind exchanges for construction equipment and repeal the "Last in, First Out" (LIFO) accounting method. Urged Congress to support the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 860/HR 1105) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment, but avoid policies harmful to equipment distributors, such as dramatically extending depreciation periods. Urged Congress to permanently increase Sec. 179 expensing levels and reinstate bonus depreciation to incentivize small business investment. Urged Congress to extend the 2015 bonus depreciation placed in service requirement from the end of 2015 to the end of the first quarter of 2016 to allow companies that purchase equipment this year to claim bonus depreciation for 2015 even if they are not able to take physical delivery of the equipment until early next year. Supported the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act, which reinstated bonus depreciation and permanently increased Sec. 179 expensing levels.

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3rd Quarter, 2015

Q3 Report

In Q3, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300764086.xml

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Opposed efforts to repeal the use of like-kind exchanges for construction equipment and repeal the "Last in, First Out" (LIFO) accounting method. Urged Congress to support the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 860/HR 1105) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment, but avoid policies harmful to equipment distributors, such as dramatically extending depreciation periods. Urged Congress to permanently increase Sec. 179 expensing levels and reinstate bonus depreciation to incentivize small business investment. Urged Congress to extend the 2015 bonus depreciation placed in service requirement from the end of 2015 to the end of the first quarter of 2016 to allow companies that purchase equipment this year to claim bonus depreciation for 2015 even if they are not able to take physical delivery of the equipment until early next year.

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2nd Quarter, 2015

Q2 Report

In Q2, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $80,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300743235.xml

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1st Quarter, 2015

Q1 Report

In Q1, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $90,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2015. Original Filing: 300721147.xml

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Opposed proposals to repeal the use of like-kind exchanges for construction equipment and repeal the "Last in, First Out" (LIFO) accounting method. Urged Congress to support the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 860/HR 1105) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment, but avoid policies harmful to equipment distributors, such as dramatically extending depreciation periods. Urged Congress to remedy the unintended consequences the Affordable Care Act's 3.8 percent tax on unearned income has on distributors that rent and sell construction equipment. Urged Congress to permanently increase Sec. 179 expensing levels to incentivize small business investment.

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4th Quarter, 2014

Q4 Report

In Q4, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $90,000. The report was filed on Jan. 14, 2015. Original Filing: 300695799.xml

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Supported the TRUE Safety Act (H.R. 3413), legislation to delay implementation of federal hours-of-service regulations until the Government Accountability Office conducts an independent assessment of the methodology the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration used to determine the new rules, because of the impact the regulations have on equipment distribution companies' service technicians. Educated Congress about the construction equipment industry impact of the uncertainty surrounding the Highway Trust Fund and the need to immediately address the issue. Urged Congress to increase revenue for the Highway Trust Fund in conjunction with tax extenders or other legislation moving through Congress during lame duck. Urged opposition to the Transportation Empowerment Act (H.R. 3486/S. 1702) because of the detrimental impact it will have on the construction equipment sector, the broader economy, and investment in our nation's crumbling infrastructure.

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Opposed proposals to repeal the use of like-kind exchanges for construction equipment and repeal the "Last in, First Out" (LIFO) accounting method. Urged Congress to support the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 1183/HR 2429) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment, but avoid policies harmful to equipment distributors, such as dramatically extending depreciation periods. Urged Congress to remedy the unintended consequences the Affordable Care Act's 3.8 percent tax on unearned income has on distributors that rent and sell construction equipment. Supported efforts to reinstate and make permanent 50 percent bonus depreciation for equipment purchases. Urged Congress to permanently increase Sec. 179 expensing levels to incentivize small business investment. Urged support for the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (H.R. 5571) to reinstate tax extenders that expired at the end of 2013.

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4th Quarter, 2014

Q4 Report

In Q4, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $90,000. The report was filed on Jan. 14, 2015. Original Filing: 300695803.xml

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Opposed proposals to repeal the use of like-kind exchanges for construction equipment and repeal the "Last in, First Out" (LIFO) accounting method. Urged Congress to support the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 1183/HR 2429) to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment, but avoid policies harmful to equipment distributors, such as dramatically extending depreciation periods. Urged Congress to remedy the unintended consequences the Affordable Care Act's 3.8 percent tax on unearned income has on distributors that rent and sell construction equipment. Supported efforts to reinstate and make permanent 50 percent bonus depreciation for equipment purchases. Urged Congress to permanently increase Sec. 179 expensing levels to incentivize small business investment. Urged support for the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (H.R. 5571) to reinstate tax extenders that expired at the end of 2013.

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3rd Quarter, 2014

Q3 Report

In Q3, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $90,000. The report was filed on Oct. 31, 2014. Original Filing: 300690589.xml

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Urged lawmakers to provide robust investment for our nation's surface transportation infrastructure and the need to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's future solvency through new user fees. Urged Congress to complete a multiyear, surface transportation authorization bill prior to MAP-21's expiration (Sept. 30, 2014). Supported the TRUE Safety Act (H.R. 3413), legislation to delay implementation of federal hours-of-service regulations until the Government Accountability Office conducts an independent assessment of the methodology the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration used to determine the new rules. Educated Congress about the construction equipment industry impact of the Highway Trust Fund's pending collapse and the need to immediately address the issue. Supported the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014 (H.R. 5021) to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's solvency through spring 2015. Urged lawmakers to increase Highway Trust Fund user fees. Educated Congress about the detrimental impact of enactment of the Transportation Empowerment Act (TEA) on the construction equipment, the broader economy, and investment in our nation's crumbling infrastructure.

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Urged Congress to find new revenues in the context of comprehensive tax reform to ensure the long-term viability of the Highway Trust Fund. Lobbied to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method.Urged lawmakers to make lower effective tax rates for S-Corps and pass-throughs a key component of tax reform legislation. Opposed proposals to repeal the use of like-kind excanges for construction equipment. Urged Congress to permanently repeal the estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment, but avoid policies harmful to equipment distributors, such as dramatically extending depreciation periods. Urged Congress and the Internal Revenue Service to remedy the unintended consequences the Affordable Care Act's 3.8 percent tax on unearned income will have on distributors that rent and sell construction equipment. Supported efforts to permanently increase Sec. 179 expensing and phase-out levels and reinstate 50 percent bonus depreciation. Opposed proposals altering expensing for intangible drilling costs. Supported the Partnership to Build America Act (S.1957), legislation to provide loan guarantees and financing authority for infrastructure investment.

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2nd Quarter, 2014

Q2 Report

In Q2, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $140,000. The report was filed on July 21, 2014. Original Filing: 300665284.xml

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Urged Congress to find new revenues in the context of comprehensive tax reform to ensure the long term viability of the Highway Trust Fund. Lobbied to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method.Urged lawmakers to make lower effective tax rates a key component of tax reform legislation. Opposed proposals to repeal the use of like-kind excanges for construction equipment. Urged Congress to permanently repeal the estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment, but avoid policies harmful to equipment distributors, such as dramatically extending depreciation periods. Urged Congress and the Internal Revenue Service to remedy the unintended consequences the Affordable Care Act's 3.8 percent tax on unearned income will have on distributors that rent and sell construction equipment. Supported efforts to permanently increase Sec. 179 expensing and phase-out levels and reinstate 50 percent bonus depreciation. Opposed proposals altering expensing for intangible drilling costs. Supported the Partnership to Build America Act (S.1957), legislation to provide loan guarantees and financing authority for infrastructure investment.

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1st Quarter, 2014

Q1 Report

In Q1, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2014. Original Filing: 300642659.xml

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Urged Congress to find new revenues in the context of comprehensive tax reform to ensure the long term viability of the Highway Trust Fund. Lobbied to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method.Urged lawmakers to make lower effective tax rates a key component of tax reform legislation. Opposed proposals to repeal the use of like-kind excanges for construction equipment. Urged Congress to permanently repeal the estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment, but avoid policies harmful to equipment distributors, such as dramatically extending depreciation periods. Urged Congress and the Internal Revenue Service to remedy the unintended consequences the Affordable Care Act's 3.8 percent tax on unearned income will have on distributors that rent and sell construction equipment. Supported efforts to permanently increase Sec. 179 expensing and phase-out levels and reinstate bonus depreciation. Opposed proposals altering expensing for intangible drilling costs. Supported the Partnership to Build America Act (S.1957), legislation to provide loan guarantees and financing authority for infrastructure investment. Urged against proposed IRS regulations altering how IRC 501(c)(4) tax exempt organizations communicate with their members about legislative and political activities and warning about extending the new rules to 501(c)(6) organizations.

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4th Quarter, 2013

Q4 Report

In Q4, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 15, 2014. Original Filing: 300614756.xml

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Urged lawmakers to provide robust investment for our nation's surface transportation infrastructure and the need to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's future solvency prior to FY 2015. Urged Congress to complete a multiyear, surface transportation bill prior to the fiscal year's conclusion. Supported the Update, Promote, & Develop America's Transportation Essentials Act (H.R. 3636) (increases the federal gas tax by 15 cents per gallon over a three-year period) and the Road Usage Fee Pilot Program Act (H.R. 3638) (explores the feasibility of a national vehicle-miles-travelled fee). Supported the TRUE Safety Act (H.R. 3413), legislation to delay implementation of federal hours-of-service regulations until the Government Accountability Office conducts an independent assessment of the methodology the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration used to determine the new rules.

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Urged Congress to find new revenues in the context of comprehensive tax reform to ensure the long term viability of the Highway Trust Fund. Lobbied to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method.Urged lawmakers to use lower effective tax rates as a key component of tax reform legislation. Opposed proposals to repeal the use of like-kind excanges for construction equipment. Urged Congress to make permanent a five-year depreciation schedule for agricultural equipment to standardize the cost recovery of equipment across industries. Urged Congress to permanently repeal the estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment. Educated Congress about the unintended consequences the Affordable Care Act's 3.8 percent tax on unearned income will have on distributors that rent and sell construction equipment. Supported efforts to permanently increase Sec. 179 expensing and phase-out levels. Opposed proposals altering expensing for intangible drilling costs.

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3rd Quarter, 2013

Q3 Report

In Q3, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2013. Original Filing: 300606071.xml

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2nd Quarter, 2013

Q2 Report

In Q2, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $130,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2013. Original Filing: 300575702.xml

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Urged Congress to find new revenues in the context of comprehensive tax reform to ensure the long term viability of the Highway Trust Fund. Lobbied to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method.Supported the Transportation and Regional Infrastructure Project Bonds Act of 2013 (S. 1250; HR 2534). Urged Congress to make permanent a five-year depreciation schedule for agricultural equipment to standardize the cost recovery of equipment across industries. Urged Congress to permanently repeal the estate tax. Urged lawmakers to simplify the tax code to create an environment conducive for entrepreneurship and business risk-taking and investment. Educated Congress about the unintended consequences the Affordable Care Act's 3.8 percent tax on passive income and urged the Internal Revenue Service to resolve the questions surrounding equipment industry rental income either by creating a new regulatory exception to the passive activity rules or through another mechanism.

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1st Quarter, 2013

Q1 Report

In Q1, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $70,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2013. Original Filing: 300557387.xml

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4th Quarter, 2012

Q4 Report

In Q4, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $70,000. The report was filed on Jan. 10, 2013. Original Filing: 300527104.xml

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Urged Congress to find new revenues in the context of the comprehensive tax reform and budget debate to ensure the viability of the Highway Trust Fund's long term viability. Lobbied to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method.Urged Congress to permanently repeal the estate tax (H.R. 1259/S. 2242). Lobbied Congress to extend 50 percent bonus depreciation through 2013. Educated Congress about the impact the Affordable Care Act's 3.8 percent tax on passive income could have on equipment distributors. Urged Congress to resolve the "fiscal cliff" to avoid large tax increases and across-the-board cuts to federal programs. Urged lawmakers to overhaul the tax code ensuring that it supports business risk-taking and investment, and everyone shares in the burdens and benefits.

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3rd Quarter, 2012

Q3 Report

In Q3, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2012. Original Filing: 300513095.xml

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Urged Congress to find new revenues in the context of the comprehensive tax reform and budget debate to ensure the viability of the Highway Trust Fund's long term viability. Lobbied to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method.Urged Congress to permanently repeal the estate tax (H.R. 1259/S. 2242). Lobbied Congress to extend 100 percent bonus depreciation through 2012 (H.R. 4196/S. 2240). Urged Congress to enact legislation to ensure that contractors with long-term contracts should not be precluded from using bonus depreciation (the "Sec. 460 fix") in 2011 and 2012 (H.R. 3366). Supported the Job Protection & Recession Prevention Act of 2012 (H.R. 8), which provides a two-year alternative minimum tax patch (covering 2012 and 2013) and extends through Dec. 31, 2013 the tax cuts originally enacted in 2001 and 2003.

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2nd Quarter, 2012

Q2 Report

In Q2, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $90,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2012. Original Filing: 300488447.xml

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1st Quarter, 2012

Q1 Report

In Q1, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $80,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2012. Original Filing: 300464226.xml

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4th Quarter, 2011

Q4 Report

In Q4, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2012. Original Filing: 300450487.xml

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Lobbied to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method. Urged Congress to permanently repeal the estate tax.Lobbied for full repeal of the three percent government contractor withholding tax. Supported S. 700/H.R. 1747 which would permanently institute a five-year depreciation schedule for agricultural equipment. Urged Congress to address both the individual and corporate tax rates in comprehensive tax reform legislation. Lobbied Congress to extend 100 percent bonus depreciation and higher small business expensing allowances through at least 2012. Urged Congress to enact legislation to ensure that contractors with long-term contracts should not be precluded from using bonus depreciation (the Sec. 460 fix) in 2011 and 2012 (H.R. 3366).

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3rd Quarter, 2011

Q3 Report

In Q3, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $80,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2011. Original Filing: 300420998.xml

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Urged Congress to enact a new multiyear highway spending bill that would significantly increase infrastructure investment and create new, fiscally responsible revenue streams to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's (HTF) long-term viability.Supported the Surface and Air Transportation Program Extension Act (H.R. 2887), which extended the federal highway program and user fee authorization through March 31, 2012. Encouraged Congress to refrain from allowing the federal highway program and Highway Trust Fund user fee authorization to lapse at the end of the fiscal year. Lobbied Senate Finance Committee members to identify revenue sources to fully fund a new highway bill. Educated lawmakers about consequences of funding the federal highway program exclusively on current Highway Trust Fund revenues.

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2nd Quarter, 2011

Q2 Report

In Q2, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $100,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2011. Original Filing: 300401400.xml

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1st Quarter, 2011

Q1 Report

In Q1, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $70,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2011. Original Filing: 300376635.xml

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4th Quarter, 2010

Q4 Report

In Q4, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $40,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2011. Original Filing: 300354343.xml

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Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method.Supported proposals containing reasonable solutions to resolve the uncertainty regarding the estate tax. Lobbied to delay implementation and full repeal of the three percent government contractor withholding tax. Supported increased and expanded Sec. 179 expensing levels. Urged Congress to keep capital gains and dividend tax rates at 15 percent and extend the 2001/2003 tax cuts. Urged Congress to eliminate the IRS 1099 requirement from the health care law (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law No: 111-148), which would subject small businesses to additional data collection and IRS filing burdens. Lobbied in support of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010. Supported efforts to extend and expand the depreciation bonus for equipment purchases. Encouraged the Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform to consider a gas tax increase to fund transportation infrastructure projects.

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3rd Quarter, 2010

Q3 Report

In Q3, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2010. Original Filing: 300324341.xml

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Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method.Supported proposals containing reasonable solutions to resolve the uncertainty regarding the estate tax. Supported reinstatement of the 50 percent depreciation bonus, which expired at the end of 2009. Lobbied to delay implementation and full repeal of the three percent government contractor withholding tax. Supported increased and expanded Sec. 179 expensing levels. Urged Congress to keep capital gains and dividend tax rates at 15 percent and extend the 2001/2003 tax cuts. Urged Congress to eliminate the IRS 1099 requirement from the health care law (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Public Law No: 111-148), which would subject small businesses to additional data collection and IRS filing burdens.

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Supported the Water Infrastructure Financing Act (S. 1005) authorizing $14.7 billion for the Drinking Water SRF, $20 billion for the Clean Water SRF over the next five years, and additional funds for other water quality-related program; supported the Water Quality Investment Act (H.R. 1262) authorizing $19.4 billion over the next five years for wastewater infrastructure and water quality-related programs.Supported the Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R. 3202) which would establish a Water Protection and Reinvestment Fund to support investments in clean water and drinking water infrastructure. Urged Congress to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects in future jobs legislation (The Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act (H.R. 537/S. 3262)). Advocated for reauthorization and increased funding for the Drink Water State Revolving Fund (SRF), including the Assistance, Quality and Affordability (AQUA) Act (H.R. 5320).

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2nd Quarter, 2010

Q2 Report

In Q2, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 12, 2010. Original Filing: 300283779.xml

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1st Quarter, 2010

Q1 Report

In Q1, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2010. Original Filing: 300273827.xml

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Urged Congress to enact a new multiyear highway spending bill that significantly increases infrastructure investment and creates new, fiscally responsible revenue streams to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's (HTF) long-term viability. Worked in opposition to an 18-month highway program extension.Supported the Federal Aviation Administration Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (S. 1586/ H.R. 915) which would provide funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Worked toward the development of cleaner construction equipment legislative incentives. Advocated for significant infrastructure spending in the Jobs for Main Street Act 2010 (HR 2847), and the Senate jobs bill. Urged Congress not to enact a long-term extension of the current highway program (SAFETEA-LU).

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Supported the Water Infrastructure Financing Act (S. 1005) authorizing $14.7 billion for the Drinking Water SRF, $20 billion for the Clean Water SRF over the next five years, and additional funds for other water quality-related program; supported the Water Quality Investment Act (H.R. 1262) authorizing $19.4 billion over the next five years for wastewater infrastructure and water quality-related programs.Advocated for significant water infrastructure spending in the Jobs for Main Street Act 2010 (HR 2847), and the Senate jobs bill. Supported the Water Protection and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (HR 3202) which would establish a Water Protection and Reinvestment Fund to support investments in clean water and drinking water infrastructure; however, encouraged Congress to allow the fund to be used to build new water infrastructure projects. In it's current form the fund will only rehabilitate, repair, and enhance existing systems. Urged Congress to eliminate the state volume cap on private activity bonds (PABs) for water and wastewater infrastructure projects in future jobs legislation (The Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act (HR 537)/Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2010 (HR 4849)).

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4th Quarter, 2009

Q4 Report

In Q4, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $100,000. The report was filed on Jan. 24, 2010. Original Filing: 300249659.xml

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Urged Congress to enact a new multiyear highway spending bill that significantly increases infrastructure investment and creates new, fiscally responsible revenue streams to ensure the Highway Trust Fund's (HTF) long-term viability. Worked in opposition to an 18-month highway program extension.Supported the Federal Aviation Administration Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (S. 1451/ H.R. 915) which would provide funding for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Worked toward the development of cleaner construction equipment legislative incentives. Advocated for significant infrastructure spending in the Jobs for Main Street Act 2010 and Senate jobs bills. Urge Congress not to enact a long-term extension of the current highway program (SAFETEA-LU).

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Supported the Water Infrastructure Financing Act (S. 1005) authorizing $14.7 billion for the Drinking Water SRF, $20 billion for the Clean Water SRF over the next five years, and additional funds for other water quality-related programs.Supported FY 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations bill (HR 3183/S. 1436), which includes funding for the construction of new water infrastructure projects and improve the nation's water infrastructure. Supported Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 (HR 2996) which includes Clean Water SRF and Drinking Water SRF funding and funding for direct grants to communities for water infrastructure. Advocated for significant water infrastructure funding in the Jobs for Main Street Act 2010 and Senate jobs bill. Supported the establishment of a Clean Water Trust Fund (H.R. 3202).

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3rd Quarter, 2009

Q3 Report

In Q3, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $70,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2009. Original Filing: 300214570.xml

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Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method. Opposed the Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 (HR 436), which would dramatically increase the cost and complexity of transferring family-owned companies to the next generation.Supported the Lincoln-Kyl amendment accepted in the Senate budget resolution, which would freeze the estate tax at no more than 35 percent with a $5 million exemption. Lobbied to repeal the three percent government contractor withholding tax (HR 275/S 292). Supported the expansion of Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryback (S. 823) which will allow a five-year carryback of operating losses incurred in 2008 and 2009 to a broader range of businesses than were covered under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act . Supported making permanent the five-year depreciation life for farm equipment (H.R. 1424) created by Emergency Economic Stabilization Act. Urged Congress to reconsider the scope of the Dealer Floor Plan Pilot Initiative Program (DFP Pilot Program) by expanding it to include non-titled property registered under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filing system. Supported home purchase tax extension (H.R.3640).

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Supported the Water Quality Investment Act (HR 1262), authorizing $19.4 billion over the next five years for wastewater infrastructure and water quality-related programs; supported the Water Infrastructure Financing Act (S. 1005) authorizing $14.7 billion for the Drinking Water SRF, $20 billion for the Clean Water SRF over the next five years, and additional funds for other water quality-related programs.Supported FY 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations bill (HR 3183/S. 1436), which includes funding for the construction of new water infrastructure projects and improve the nation's water infrastructure. Supported Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for FY 2010 (HR 2996) which includes Clean Water SRF and Drinking Water SRF funding and funding for direct grants to communities for water infrastructure.

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2nd Quarter, 2009

Q2 Report

In Q2, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 21, 2009. Original Filing: 300194778.xml

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Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method, as proposed in the 2010 presidential budget. Opposed the Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 (HR 436), which would dramatically increase the cost and complexity of transferring family-owned companies to the next generation.Supported the Lincolun-Kyl amendment accepted in the Senate budget resolution, which would freeze the estate tax at no more than 35 percent with a $5 million exemption. Lobbied to repeal the three percent government contractor withholding tax (HR 275/S 292). Supported the expansion of Net Operating Loss (NOL) carryback (S. 823) which will allow a five-year carryback of operating losses incurred in 2008 and 2009 to a broader range of businesses than were covered under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act . Supported making permaent the five-year depreciation life for farm equipment (H.R. 1424) created by Emergency Economic Stabilization Act.

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1st Quarter, 2009

Q1 Report

In Q1, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2009. Original Filing: 300160790.xml

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Advocated for tax provisions contained in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1/S. 336) including: a one-year extension of the 50 percent depreciation bonus and increased Sec. 179 expensing levels, expansion of the $7,500 home purchase tax credit for middle-income, first-time homebuyers, permanent repeal of the government contractor withholding tax, and extension of the net operating loss carry-back period to five years.Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method, as proposed in the 2010 presidential budget. Opposed the Certain Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 (HR 436), which would dramatically increase the cost and complexity of transferring family-owned companies to the next generation. Lobbied to repeal the three percent government contractor withholding tax (HR 275/S 292).

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4th Quarter, 2008

Amendment

OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. amended a lobbying report for representation of Associated Equipment Distributors in Q42008 on Jan. 21, 2009. Original Filing: 300131909.xml

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Supported Sec. 505 of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act which shortened the depreciation life for farm equipment to five years (H.R. 1424). Advocated for a one-year extension of the Economic Stimulus Act's (ESA) depreciation bonus and increased Sec. 179 expensing levels (H.R. 6382 & H.R. 7327).Advocated for expansion of the home purchase tax credit created by American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act (H.R. 3221) by eliminating the income cap, first-time homebuyer, and payback requirements. Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent (H.R. 2380). Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method, as proposed in the Tax Reduction and Reform Act (HR 3970). Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.

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4th Quarter, 2008

Q4 Report

In Q4, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2009. Original Filing: 300129753.xml

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Supported Sec. 505 of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act which shortened the depreciation life for farm equipment to five years (H.R. 1424). Advocated for a one-year extension of the Economic Stimulus Act's (ESA) depreciation bonus and increased Sec. 179 expensing levels (S. 6382 & H.R. 7327).Advocated for expansion of the home purchase tax credit created by American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act (H.R. 3221) by eliminating the income cap, first-time homebuyer, and payback requirements. Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent (H.R. 2380). Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method, as proposed in the Tax Reduction and Reform Act (HR 3970). Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.

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3rd Quarter, 2008

Q3 Report

In Q3, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2008. Original Filing: 300101892.xml

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Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent (H.R. 2380). Advocated shortening the depreciation life of farm equipment from 7 to 5 years (H.R. 2419). Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method, which proposed in the Tax Reduction and Reform Act (HR 3970). Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. Supported H.R. 5670 which would create a home purchaser tax credit to bolster housing and construction activity. Supported the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 3221), a bill that would incentivize home purchasing which would stimulate demand in the housing market, thereby helping to eliminate excess inventory, reverse declining home prices, and restore consumer confidence. Urged swift enactment of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (H.R. 1424) meant to restore certainty, stability, and liquidity to the credit markets. Lobbied to extend the Economic Stimulus Act's (ESA) depreciation bonus and increased Sec. 179 expensing levels through the end of 2009.

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2nd Quarter, 2008

Amendment

OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. amended a lobbying report for representation of Associated Equipment Distributors in Q22008 on July 21, 2008. Original Filing: 300080210.xml

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Worked to raise visibility of highway funding shortfalls in anticipation of 2009 reauthorization of the federal highway program. Supported the introduction of legislation mirroring the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2007 (S. 1926), would create a new mechanism through which the federal government could finance infrastructure projects.Supported the SAFETEA-LU Technical Corrections Act (H.R.3248/S.1611), a bill to compel corrective action on several sections of the 2005 legislation. Supported the National Highway Bridge Inspection and Reconstruction Act (H.R. 3999), a bill designed to heighten inspection standards and provide $1 billion each year for the next two years to repair the nation's most vulnerable bridges. Supported an amendment to 2008 Federal Aviation Administration extension bill which would plug the hole in the Highway Trust Fund and ensure full funding for the FY 2009 highway program.

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Advocated for increased funding for the nation's water infrastructure in FY 09. Advocated for Senate version of the Water Quality Financing Act of 2007 (H.R. 720), a bill that would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for state water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes.Urged enactment of Water Quality Investment Act (H.R. 569) which would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for sewer overflow control grants. Opposed the Clean Water Restoration Act as introduced in the House (H.R. 2421) and Senate (S. 1870) which would dramatically expand the Clean Water Act (CWA) and give EPA and the Corps virtually unlimited authority to regulate intrastate waters.

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Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent (H.R. 2380). Advocated shortening the depreciation life of farm equipment from 7 to 5 years (H.R. 2419). Lobbied in support of the Agriculture Equipment Depreciation inclusion in the omnibus 2008 Tax Extenders. Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method, which proposed in the Tax Reduction and Reform Act (HR 3970). Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. Supported H.R. 5670 which would create a home purchaser tax credit to bolster housing and construction activity. Supported the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 3221), a bill that would incentivize home purchasing which would stimulate demand in the housing market, thereby helping to eliminate excess inventory, reverse declining home prices, and restore consumer confidence.

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2nd Quarter, 2008

Q2 Report

In Q2, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 21, 2008. Original Filing: 300077796.xml

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1st Quarter, 2008

Q1 Report

In Q1, OBADAL, FILLER, MACLEOD & KLEIN, P.L.C. lobbied for Associated Equipment Distributors, earning $40,000. The report was filed on April 21, 2008. Original Filing: 300050399.xml

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Worked to make the Death Tax repeal permanent. Advocated shortening the depreciation life of farm equipment from 7 to 5 years (H.R. 2419).Worked to prevent repeal of last in, first out (LIFO) accounting method, which proposed in the Tax Reduction and Reform Act (HR 3970). Worked for enactment of H.R. 1023 and S. 777, to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which imposed withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. Supported the Good Government Contractor Act (S. 2394), a bill to amend portions of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) code, including a proposed repeal of Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005. General support of economic stimulus package, specificially reinstating the depreciation bonus, including the enactment of H.R. 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008. Supported H.R. 5670 which would create a home purchaser tax credit to bolster housing and construction activity.

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Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate

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