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Airpower Consulting makes case for Yemen
Airpower Consulting, which is headed by former F-16
fighter pilot Dan Swayne, has an agreement with the
Republic of Yemen Air Force to contact Defense, and
State Department officials to approve aid to enhance its ability to
attack al-Qaeda forces.
Strife-torn Yemen is where so-called Christmas bomber, Umar
Farouk Abdulmatallab, received training for his attempt to blow
up a Continental Airlines bound for Detroit.
Swayne, a combat veteran of the Gulf War and Operation Iraqi
Freedom, served as military analyst for the U.S. Air Forces
Central Command. As Country Desk Officer, he worked in
Yemen, Oman and the United Arab Emirates to forge ties with
their air forces.
A broader proposal concerning economic development and
G-L logs Morocco work
Gray Loeffler has a $300K pact with the Moroccan
American Center for Policy to push for positive relations
between the U.S. and the north Africa country.
The firm of former Congressmen William Gray (D-Pa.) and
Tom Loeffler (R-Tex.) is to work closely with non-profit
MACP and D.C. embassy staff to advance Morocco’s interest
with “U.S. foreign policy decision-makers and opinion leaders.”
One major focus: an educational push to inform Congress
and the White House about “Morocco’s commitment to securing
a permanent resolution of the Western Sahara issue.”
Morocco annexed Western Sahara after Spain pulled out in
1975. Human rights organizations have charged Morocco with
a litany of abuse in what is called “Africa’s last colony.”
Morocco opposed a stepped up United Nations role to monitor
the human rights status in Western Sahara.
Kenya selects Myriad
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tourism has been ironed out, but not yet approved by the
Government of the Republic of Yemen.
The attempted act of terror has
captured the attention of the U.S.
government, business and
American people, according to
Swayne’s proposal.
Swayne’s plan calls for
approaching the U.S. hotel, resort
and food service sectors to “advocate for the rich opportunities
available in Yemen.”
He also plans to “make contact with prominent Washington,
D.C., firms who specialize in government affairs and public relations
lobby” and “coordinate with the Republic of Yemen government
on which firm(s) and appropriate timing to employ these
services.”
Manhattan Beach, CA-based Myriad Marketing has
been hired to represent the Kenya Tourist Board
(KTB) in the United States.
Billed as a “destination marketing company,” Myriad specializes
in providing strategic direction and tactical solutions
for travel and tourism clients. Myriad will manage all marketing
and public relations activities on behalf of the KTB. The
Kenya account was previously managed by Carlson
Destination Marketing Services (CDMS). Myriad Marketing
acquired CDMS last year.
The United States is now the second largest market for
Kenya, and is currently experiencing renewed interest in the
destination. The country brought more American tourists in
2009 than ever recorded, hosting more than 100,000 arrivals, an
increase of more than 25% from 2008.
FARA News
NEW FOREIGN AGENTS REGISTRATION ACT FILINGS
Below is a list of select companies that have registered with the U.S. Department of Justice, FARA Registration Unit,
Washington, D.C., in order to comply with the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, regarding their consulting and communications
work on behalf of foreign principals, including governments, political parties, organizations, and individuals.
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP, Washington, D.C., registered March 31, 2010 for Office of Commercial Affairs of the Royal Thai Embassy, Washington,
D.C., regarding providing advice on legislative proposals to reform the Generalized System of Preferences and outreach to U.S. Government officials.
Sidley Austin LLP, Washington, D.C., registered March 18, 2010 for Government of the Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, regarding analyzing
and reporting on U.S. legislation and Executive Branch activity that could affect the Cayman Islands, assisting the Cayman Islands government in developing
and articulating its position on various matters, and meeting with U.S. Government officials and representatives of the private sector, to represent the
interests of the principal.
Thomas Capitol Partners, Inc., Washington, D.C., registered March 25, 2010 for Korea International Trade Association, Washington, D.C., regarding organizing
and participating in meetings, telephone calls, letter writing, e-mail and other communications to present the foreign principal’s interests to federal officials
in the Executive and Legislative branches.
NEW LOBBYING DISCLOSURE ACT FILINGS
Below is a list of select companies that have registered with the Secretary of the Senate, Office of Public Records, and the Clerk of the
House of Representatives, Legislative Resource Center, Washington, D.C., in order to comply with the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995.
For a complete list of filings, visit http://sopr.senate.gov.
Ashcroft Group, Washington, D.C., registered April 20, 2010 for National Maritime Services, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., regarding government contracts.
Cornerstone Government Affairs, LLC, Washington, D.C., registered April 19, 2010 for American Forest and Paper Association, Washington, D.C., regarding
federal forest policy and funding and funding and administration of federal bioenergy programs.
Patton Boggs, LLP, Washington, D.C., registered April 20, 2010 for Bloomberg, L.P., New York, N.Y., regarding issues related to competition in the distribution
of video programming and market developments impacting independent news services, as well as broadband policy.
Venable LLP, Washington, D.C., registered April 19, 2010 for National Children’s Museum, Washington, D.C., regarding seeking federal support for the
National Children’s Museum from the FY 2011 Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations Bill.
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