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Mapping Georgia's Lobbying Activities in the United States | Transparency International Georgia
http://transparency.ge/en/geo_us_lobbyingPrincipalLobbyistკონტრაქტის თარიღიკონტრაქტის თარიღიContract Amount (USD)Services rendered (click for contract)Government of Georgia, National Security CouncilThe Podesta Group12 January 201031 December 2010600,000.00The Podesta Group provides lobbying, government relations, public relations and media management services to Georgia, which services shall consist of those ordinary and customary provided in representing a foreign sovereign before the United States Congress, the Executive Branch, and the media. The team will be led by John Anderson and Molly McKew.Government of Georgia, National Security CouncilManiatis, Gregory A./The Ithaca Group LLC29 January 201031 December 2010270,000.00Mr. Maniatis “will be continuing to provide to the National Security Council of Georgia (NSCG) strategic communications advice, both with respect to content and methods of communication and outreach, assist in researching and drafting speeches, articles, op-ed articles and position papers; advise concerning use of three public relations and government relations firms in the U.S. which have contracted separately to provide advice and assistance to the NSCG; and coordinate the activities of those other firms.” He will also provide advice to the NSCG “regarding strategies for communicating their positions and views to the international community, concerning the policies and activities of Georgia including foreign policy. This advice will be provided to key officials of the NSCG including the President and Foreign Minister, and to other officials as needed and requested by them.”Government of GeorgiaGephardt Group Government Affairs, LLC22 January 201031 December 2010436,800.00Lobbying and government relations services to GeorgiaRepublic of AbkhaziaMark Saylor Company, LLC28 July 200931 December 2010360,000.00PR service and advice (e.g. to "describe the steps Abkhazia has taken to build its democracy and ensure its independence, including the holding of free elections, the establishment of a legal system, the building of a strong economy and the protection of Georgians and other ethnic minorities"; to "underscore the importance of maintaining a close relationship with Russia, including the need for a Russian military presence within its borders")Republic of South OssetiaMark Saylor Company, LLC28 July 200931 December 2010360,000.00PR service and advice (e.g. to "counter the expensive and aggressive information war conducted by the Georgian government against the Republic of South Ossetia during and after the war"; to "explain how the Russian military saved the civilian population of South Ossetia from Georgian military forces, and the necessity of continued Russian military support to protect the Republic of South Ossetia from another attack by Georgia")Government of Georgia, National Security CouncilPublic Strategies, Inc.17 August 200928 February 2010237,000.00"The registrant is providing media and public relations consulting to the National Security Council of Georgia with the goal of enhancing the reputation of the Republic of Georgia through the western media."Government of Georgia, National Security CouncilGlover Park Group, LLC26 January 200926 January 2010360,000.00PR counsel, communications and media strategy targeted to the general public of the U.S.Government of Georgia, National Security CouncilOrion Strategies LLC09 December 200918 January 201010,000.00Advice, guidance, and support for strategic communications, PR, advocacy in the U.S. and in Europe, to assist Georgia's efforts to achieve their objectives in meeting NATO membership criteria and communicating developments in Georgia to U.S. decision makersGovernment of Georgia, National Security CouncilKunin, Daniel Louis23 February 200931 December 2009231,000.00Strategic communications advice (outreach, content) for members of the NGSC, including the President and minister of foreign affairs; researching and drafting speeches, op-eds, articles, position papersGovernment of Georgia, National Security CouncilManiatis, Gregory A.10 February 200931 December 2009231,000.00Strategic communications advice (outreach, content) for members of the NGSC, including the President and minister of foreign affairs; researching and drafting speeches, op-eds, articles, position papers;Government of Georgia, National Security CouncilPublic Strategies, Inc.05 March 200914 August 2009300,000.00Media and public relations consulting with the goal of enhancing, through the Western media, the reputation of the Government of GeorgiaGovernment of Georgia, National Security CouncilOrion Strategies LLC11 June 200831 December 2008200,000.00Advice, guidance, and support for strategic communications, PR, advocacy in the U.S. and in Europe, to assist Georgia's efforts to achieve their objectives in meeting NATO membership criteria and communicating developments in Georgia to U.S. decision makersGovernment of Georgia, National Security CouncilGlover Park Group, LLC22 August 200825 October 2008200,000.00PR counsel; communications and media strategy targeted to the general public of the U.SGovernment of Georgia, Embassy in Washington, DCOrion Strategies LLC06 April 200431 May 2008590,000.00Advice, guidance, and support for strategic communications, PR, advocacy in the U.S. and in Europe, to assist Georgia's efforts to achieve their objectives in meeting NATO membership criteria and communicating developments in Georgia to U.S. decision makers David L. Mercer President Mercer & Associates, Inc. 2550 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 Direct: (202) 478-9903 Efax: (202) 280-1464 Cell: (202) 714-8068 iPhone: (202) 714-8338 Email:dmercer@mercerassociates.com