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Clerk of the House of RepresentativesLegislative Resource CenterB-106 Cannon BuildingWashington, DC 20515

Secretary of the SenateOffice of Public Records232 Hart BuildingWashington, DC 20510

LOBBYING REPORTLobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page

1. Registrant Name Organization/Lobbying Firm Self Employed Individual

2. Address Check if different than previously reported

Address1 Address2

City State Zip Code - Country

3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)

City State Zip Code - Country

4a. Contact Name b. Telephone NumberInternational Number

c. E-mail 5. Senate ID#

6. House ID#7. Client Name Self Check if client is a state or local government or instrumentality

TYPE OF REPORT 8. Year 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

12. Lobbying 13. Organizations

INCOME EXPENSErelating to lobbying activities for this reporting periodwas: were:

Less than $5,000

$5,000 or more $

relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period

Less than $5,000

$5,000 or more $

Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income from the client (including allpayments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbyingactivities on behalf of the client).

14. REPORTINGaccounting method. See instructions for description of options.

Check box to indicate expense

Method A.

Method B.

Method C.

Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only

Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of theInternal Revenue CodeReporting amounts under section 162(e) of the InternalRevenue Code

Signature Date

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http://lobbyingdisclosure.house.gov http://www.senate.gov/lobby

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2010

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DC

General Motors Company

General Motors Company✔

409350000

Filed Electronically

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(202) 775-5067

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[email protected]

USA

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$3,000,000.00

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400472332-12

Robert E. Ferguson, V.P. Government Relations

25 Massachusetts Ave., NW Suite 400

Washington

ROBERT E. FERGUSON

01/20/2011

Registrant Client Name

LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrantengaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provideinformation as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.

15. General issue area code (one per page)

16. Specific lobbying issues

17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None

18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area

Covered Official Position (if applicable) NewFirst Name Last Name Suffix

19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None

Printed Name and Title

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Staff Dir., House Cmte. on Gvt. Optns. Sub. Com.

Press Sctry., Chief of Staff - Rep. Loretta Sanchez ✔

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Powell

Barnes

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Godown

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AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Guzzo

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE,


Lee

Joseph

Lee

Clarence

Mark

Victoria


Aquila

Kemmer

Oliver

Robert

Guarisco


AUT

Ferguson

Annette

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Auto Industry Issues (General, including progress on GM's restructuring)All other issues listed in more specific categories


ADDENDUM for General Lobbying Issue

Name Covered Official Position (if applicable) New

First Last Suffix


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BUDGET/APPROPRIATIONS

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Energy - Dept of


Mark

Joseph


Guzzo

Kemmer

Robert

Guarisco


BUD

Ferguson

Annette

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Fiscal 2011 Energy and Water Appropriations ActFiscal 2011 Defense Appropriations ActFiscal 2011 Transportation, HUD (H.R.5850, S. 3644)Continuing Resolution on Fiscal Year 2010 Budget (H.R. 3082)










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Press Sctry., Chief of Staff - Rep. Loretta Sanchez

Godown

Godown

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CLEAN AIR AND WATER (QUALITY)

Godown

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Executive Office of the President(EOP)


Lee

Mark

Joseph

Lee


Lee

Guzzo

Kemmer

Robert

Guarisco


CAW

Ferguson

Annette

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Climate Change Legislation (H.R.2454, H.R. 2998, S.1733)










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Kemmer

226

COMMUNICATIONS/BROADCASTING/RADIO/TV

Oliver

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Executive Office of thePresident (EOP)


Clarence

Thomas

Steven

Mark


Joseph

Gehring

Jeffers

Robert

Guarisco


COM

Ferguson

Annette

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Emergency Response/E911PrivacyWireless Telecommunications Consumer ProtectionDriver Distraction

ADDENDUM for General Lobbying Issue Area:


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Driver Privacy Protection Act - TelematicsUniversal Service Funding, Telecommunications AccessThe National Broadband PlanSpectrum Allocation - Satellite RadarAmericans with Disabilities ActS.3872, including Bill Shock


COM - COMMUNICATIONS/BROADCASTING/RADIO/TV










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Guzzo

Kemmer

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Godown

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CONSUMER ISSUES/SAFETY/PRODUCTS

Godown

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), FederalCommunications Commission (FCC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Natl Highway TrafficSafety Administration (NHTSA)


Lee

Lee

Lee

Thomas

Stephen

Mark


Joseph

Gehring

Jeffers

Robert

Guarisco


CSP

Ferguson

Annette

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Distracted Driving (S. 1938, H.R. 3994)Motor Vehicle Defects, Recalls and CompliancePedestrian Safety/Quiet Vehicles (S.841, H.R. 734)Motor Vehicle Safety Act (H.R.5381, S.3302 including event data recorders and vicarious liability)










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Guzzo

Kiss

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Godown

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ENERGY/NUCLEAR

Godown

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Executive Office of the President (EOP)


Lee

Lee

Lee

Victoria

Mark

Barbara


Joseph

Kemmer

Barnes

Robert

Guarisco


ENG

Ferguson

Annette

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CAFE (S.3464)Climate Change and Energy Legislation (S. 1733, H.R. 2454, H.R. 2998)Advanced Technology Vehicles Programs (S. 2843, H.R. 3246)Energy Bill (S.3059, S.661)



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Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (S.3511, S. 3442, S. 3495)Creation of a federal battery program for electric vehicles


ENG - ENERGY/NUCLEAR










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Godown

Godown

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ENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUND

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Energy - Dept of, Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP)


Joseph

Lee

Lee


Lee

Godown

Guzzo

Robert

Guarisco


ENV

Ferguson

Annette

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Climate Change Legislation (H.R.2454, S.1733, H.R. 2998)










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Guzzo

22

Godown

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SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY

Godown

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Energy - Dept of,Army - Dept of (Other) , Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Executive Office of thePresident (EOP)


Lee

Lee

Victoria

Mark

Joseph


Lee

Kemmer

Barnes

Robert

Guarisco


SCI

Ferguson

Annette

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R&D Funding for Cellulosic Ethanol and Renewable Fuels, Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, Electric and Plug-In Vehicles,Advanced BatteriesAdvanced Technology Vehicles Programs, and Related InfrastructureElectric Vehicle Infrastructure (S.3495, S. 3511, S. 3442)



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Advanced Vehicle Technology Aet (H.R. 3246)Direct EPA to publish list of energy efficient vehicles (H.R. 5438)


SCI - SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY










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Godown

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TARIFF (MISCELLANEOUS TARIFF BILLS)

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC),Executive Office of the President (EOP), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative(USTR)


Victoria

Lee

Lee


Lee

Godown

Barnes

Robert

Guarisco


TAR

Ferguson

Annette

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Non-Tariff Trade BarriersMiscellaneous Tariff Legislation (S. 2099, S. 2100 - 2105, H.R. 4380, H.R. 6517)










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Godown

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TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE

Godown

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE


Lee

Victoria

Aquila

Lee


Lee

Powell

Barnes

Robert

Guarisco


TAX

Ferguson

Annette

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Employee Benefits/Pensions (defined benefit provisions of H.R. 2021, H.R. 2989, H.R. 3936; Tehnical Corrections to H.R.4915); Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Credits (S. 3014, H.R. 4850, Senate Amt 3336 to H.R. 4213, S. 3793, H.R. 4853)Alternative Simplified Credit, R&D (H.R.422, S. 1203, H.R. 4213, S. 3793, H.R. 4853), Modifications/Extensions to 30C and 30Dof IRC, (S. 3715, S. 3495, H.R. 4853)



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Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act (S. 3793)Small Business Jobs Act (H.R. 5297)Electronic Vehicles Tax Credits (S. 3715)


TAX - TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODE










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Godown

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TRANSPORTATION

Godown

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), FederalHighway Administration (FHA), Surface Transportation Board (STB)


Lee

Joseph

Mark

Lee


Lee

Kemmer

Guzzo

Robert

Guarisco


TRA

Ferguson

Annette

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Border Transportation IssuesHighway Funding & Highway Trust FundIntelligent Transportation SystemsCustoms Facilitator & Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (S.1631)



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Mexican Truck Issues (H.R.1611)Railroad Issues/Regulations (S.146, H.R.233)Surface Transportation Board IssuesSurface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2009Trucking Issues


TRA - TRANSPORTATION










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Godown

Godown

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TRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. TradeRepresentative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS), Treasury - Dept of, Natl Security Council (NSC),Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)


Victoria

Lee

Lee


Lee

Godown

Barnes

Robert

Guarisco


TRD

Ferguson

Annette

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APEC, Border Trade Issues, Competitiveness, Currencies (H.R. 2378., S. 1027),Conflict Minerals, Rare Earth Metals (H.R. 3246, H.R. 4866)



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Market Access IssuesU.S. Asia TradeU.S. China RelationsU.S. Latin America TradeChinese trade restrictions, anti-dumping, countervailing duty and currency reformPending Free Trade Agreements with Korea, Panama and ColumbiaWorld Trade Organization Doha Talks


TRD - TRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)










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Godown

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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/INVESTMENTS/SECURITIES

Godown

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Treasury - Dept of, Labor - Dept of (DOL),Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)


Lee

Aquila

Clarence

Lee


Lee

Oliver

Powell

Robert

Guarisco


FIN

Ferguson

Annette

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S. 3217, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Proposals regarding treatment of ERISA plans underthe swaps and derivatives provisions and issues related to auto finance)Regulation of conflict minerals










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HEALTH ISSUES

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS),Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),


Aquila


Powell

Robert

Guarisco


HCR

Ferguson

Annette

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Health Care ReformPatient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590)Health Care Education Reconciliation Act

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