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ARCHIVE: Albanian, Bosnian and Croatian Lobbying Efforts ("FARA" Registrations)July 27, 1999 The following are reports of registered lobbying activities retrieved from
Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings under the Foreign Agents Registry Act
(FARA) and posted on the Internet at http://www.tray.com/ and at other
sites. Foreign Lobbyists regristrations under FARA are best found at:
http://www.opensecrets.org/lobbyists/fara.htm This is a sampling of what has been going on for some years. For instance, it
does not yet include information on lobbying conducted for the government of
Albania itself and only includes data from 1995 and 1997. There were no FARA
reports directly involving Albania in 1997. Information from "O'Dwyer's Inside News of PR" (also on internet) is included
as it shows 1998-99 activity on behalf of Croatia. Mr. Dragan Ivetic of Illinois led me to this interesting information, and Mr.
Alan R. McCartney of Texas steered me to the O'Dwyer report. Benjamin Works Subj: Fwd: http://www.crp.org/FARA/COUNTRY/KOSOVA.HTM Date: 99-07-09 22:18:15 EDT From: Dragan Ivetic To: benworks@aol.com Ben, I was going through some of my old mail and realized that i had some info
that might be of use in your ongoing documentation of the "buying" of american
support by the Kosovo Albanians. This info is on the "registered" paid lobbyists
of the Kosovo Albanians as of '95. Of course much of the activity is probably
under the table and unreported (especially the stuff coming directly from the
KLA )and thus not represented by these official figures...but then again they
are at least concrete and verifiable figures to supplement your data so far. best regards, Dragan Ivetic Source: http://www.crp.org/FARA/COUNTRY/KOSOVA.HTM Date: Tue, 09 Mar 1999 05:21:51 -0600 Kosova Arnold & Porter, #1750 Ruder Finn, Inc., #4315 Shafiq, Nuri, #4798 Tirana, Bardyl R., #4863 Arnold & Porter, #1750 555 - 12th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20004-1202 Democratic League of Kosova (LDK) (Formerly: Republic of Kosova) (t) Nature of Services: Legal and Other Services/ Lobbying The registrant rendered advice to the foreign principal on the U.S. laws,
regulations and policies concerning relations between the U.S. and Kosova. The
registrant also provided information concerning the foreign principal to
non-governmental organizations. $2,616.00 for the 6 month period ending June 4, 1995 Political Propaganda: None Reported Ruder Finn, Inc., #4315 1615 M Street, N.W. Suite 220 Washington, DC 20036 Government of the Republic of Kosova Nature of Services: Lobbying/Public Relations The registrant compiled background materials and disseminated information
regarding the Serbian oppression of Albanians in Kosova to members of Congress,
executive branch, and the international news media. $235,292.58 for the 12 month period ending November 30, 1995 The registrant disseminated compilations of news reports and other
information regarding Kosova. Shafiq, Nuri, #4798 American Trade & Investments 2000 L Street, N.W. #200 Washington, DC 20036 Democratic League of Kosova (Formerly: Republic of Kosova) Nature of Services: Lobbying The registrant provided representation, assistance, and advice to the foreign
principal with respect to Kosova's international relationships. Finances: None Reported Political Propaganda: None Reported Tirana, Bardyl R., #4863 4401 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. Suite 606 Washington, DC 20008-2322 Republic of Kosova Nature of Services: Legal and Other Services/ Lobbying The registrant provided consulting services to the foreign principal. $868.34 for the 12 month period ending October 31, 1995 Political Propaganda: None Reported Kosovo 1997 -- FARA BOSNIA Burson-Marsteller, #2469 1801 K Street, N.W. Suite 1000-L Washington, DC 20006 Federation of Bosnia-Herzegovina The registrant will provide public relations assistance to the Federation
aimed to support and strengthen the foreign principal's position in the
arbitration process concerning the city of Brcko. $60,199.64 for the six month period ending April 23,1997 CROATIA: Date: Tue, 09 Mar 1999 05:24:21 -0600 From: Dragan Ivetic <ivetil@uiuc.edu Subject: [sn-talk 588] http://www.crp.org/FARA/COUNTRY/CROATIA.HTM (Dated but useful info...this is how the US govt. registered these "foreign
agents". Their numbers = egistration numbers) http://www.crp.org/FARA/COUNTRY/CROATIA.HTM Croatia --1995 Global Enterprises Group Incorporated, #4877 Hunton and Williams, #5040 Jefferson-Waterman International, #4990 Global Enterprises Group Incorporated, #4877 1415 Parker Suite 370 Detroit, MI 48214 Ministry of Defense, Republic of Croatia Nature of Services: Lobbying/Promotion of Trade The registrant served primarily as commercial agents/brokers. The registrant
contacted various U.S. businesses obtaining quotations on goods the foreign
principal is interested in purchasing presently and in the future. $237,169.43 for the 6 month period ending June 30, 1995 for the purpose of
computer and communication equipment. Political Propaganda: None Reported Hunton and Williams, #5040 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 9000 Washington, DC 20006 Republic of Croatia Nature of Services: Legal and Other Services/ Lobbying The registrant agreed to represent the interests of the foreign principal
before the U.S. Government, including a range of advocacy initiations and
measures designed to ensure that Croatia's position on various issues is fully
appreciated and understood in the U.S. The registrant will advise the foreign
principal on how to improve the overall relationship between Croatia and the
U.S., and to attract American investment in Croatia. $250,000.00 prior to registration on August 11, 1995. Political Propaganda: None Reported Jefferson-Waterman International, #4990 1341 G Street, N.W. Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005 Republic of Croatia, Office of the Presidency Nature of Services: U.S. Policy Consultant/Lobbying The registrant contacted members of Congress, congressional staff, U.S.
Government officials, and media representatives and organized meetings to
discuss legislation and related issues concerning the foreign aid and defense or
trade interests of the foreign principal. The registrant also provided advice
and counsel to the foreign principal, reported on legislative or administrative
actions and drafted talking points, position papers, letters to the editor and
other documents as needed to prepare for meetings or to promote the objectives
of the foreign principal. $75,980.73 for the 6 month period ending August 31, 1995 $150,000.00 received prior to registration on February 6, 1995. The registrant disseminated excerpts from interviews with Croatian
officials. Croatia: Jan-June 1997: Global Enterprises Group, Inc., #4877 1415 Parker Suite 370 Detroit, MI 48214 Ministry of Defense, Republic of Croatia Hunton & Williams, #5040 1900 K Street, N.W. Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20006 Republic of Croatia The registrant represented the views and interests of the foreign principal
before the U.S. Congress, as well as coordinated meetings for Croatian
Government officials with U.S. Government officials, members of the American
media, and Washington "think tanks." The registrant also attempted to promote
American investment in Croatia. $376,077.79 for the six month period ending February 28,1997 JWI, L.L.C., #4990 1401 K Street Suite 1000, 10th Floor Washington, DC 20005 Republic of Croatia, Office of the Presidency The registrant met with members of Congress and their staff, executive branch
personnel, and U.S. Government officials to discuss legislation affecting the
foreign principal, such foreign aid, defense and trade interests. The registrant
prepared positions papers and speeches promoting the objectives of the foreign
principal. $149,780.28 for the six month period ending February 28,1997 Reed, T. Dean, #5044 1155 - 15th Street, N.W. Suite 1003 Washington, DC 20005 Consulate General Republic of Croatia The registrant provided advice and consultation on public relations. $10,000.00 for the six month period ending March 31,1997 Shearman & Sterling, #4208 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 900 Washington, DC 20004-2604 Industrija Nafte d.d. Zagreb (INA) - Naftaplin Unit The registrant provided legal services to the foreign principal regarding
blocked assets. $22,182.31 for the six month period ending January 23,1997 White & Case, LLP, #2759 1155 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-2787 Republic of Croatia The registrant provided general legal representation to the foreign
principal. Finances: None Reported July-Dec. 97 Global Enterprises Group, Inc., #4877 1415 Parker Suite 370 Detroit, MI 48214 Ministry of Defense, Republic of Croatia Hunton & Williams, #5040 1900 K Street, N.W. Suite 1200 Washington, DC 20006 Republic of Croatia The registrant represented the views and interests of the foreign principal
before the U.S. Congress, as well as coordinated meetings for Croatian
Government officials with U.S. Government officials, members of the American
media, and Washington "think tanks." The registrant also attempted to promote
American investment in Croatia. $596,998.85 for the six month period ending August 31,1997 JWI, L.L.C., #4990 1401 K Street Suite 1000, 10th Floor Washington, DC 20005 Republic of Croatia, Office of the Presidency The registrant met with members of Congress and their staff, executive branch
personnel and U.S. Government officials to discuss legislation affecting the
foreign principal, such foreign aid, defense and trade interests. The registrant
prepared positions papers and speeches promoting the objectives of the foreign
principal. $74,885.00 for the six month period ending August 31,1997 Shearman & Sterling, #4208 801 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 900 Washington, DC 20004-2604 Industrija Nafte d.d. Zagreb (INA) - Naftaplin Unit The registrant provided legal services to the foreign principal regarding
blocked assets. $89,138.00 for the six month period ending July 23,1997 White & Case, LLP, #2759 1155 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036-2787 Republic of Croatia The registrant provided general legal representation to the foreign
principal. Finances: None Reported Subj: O'Dwyer's Wahington DC Public Relations Report/Following the money
trail Date: 99-07-18 12:55:46 EDT From: Flavorlyte@earthlink.net (Flavorlyte) To: benworks@aol.com July 18, 1999 Dear Ben: Another source for tracking Balkan monies used to influence US public opinion
and policy is Jack O'Dwyer's Washington DC Report. This is a public relations
publication that is issued bi-weekly that is based on The United States Senate
Foreign Agent Registration Act monthly files. From The Washington Report: July 18, 1998 Ruder Finn Global Was paid over $230,000 for a six month period ending July/1998 by the
government of Kosovo to promote international awareness of ethnic cleansing by
the Serbs.(This is a paraphrase, I misplaced my copy of the article.) January 25, 1999 The Washington International Group "Bosnia Uses US Media to Make Serbia Genocide Case" Bosnia retains The Washington International Group to promote it's arguement
before The International Court of Justice at The Hague, Netherlands about
genocide committed by the serbs. WIG is headed by Marshall Freeman Harris, former Balkans Desk Officer for The US State Department. **Aric Schwan, the current Kosovo Desk Officer tolk me that Harris and Bob Dole work for the same lobbying firm in that he uses the same phone number to contact both men. April 5, 1999 "Albanian Tycoon Taps GC for PR" Global Communicators Vebi Velija, who heads one of Albania's biggest companies is using *Global
Communicators for a PR program directed at US government policies . . . Velija,
who dreams of a Greater Albania which includes Kosova and Macadonia . . . GC was
paid $50,000. *Global Communicators was the outfit that paraded "refugees" to the media and
congress that detailed serbian genocide during the NATO bombing campaign. April 5, 1999 Patton Boggs "Croatia Picks PB for Trade Promo" Croatia has put Patton Boggs on a $20,000 monthly retainer . . . April 19, 1999 The Washington International Group "Bosnia, Kosovo Keep WIG Busy" The Washington International Group earned $175,000 representing the interest
of Kosovo and Bosnia during it's six month period ending January 31. For Kosovo, WIG provided counsel to its officials during The Rambouillet
Peace Talks held February in Paris. WIG staffers were interviewed by The New York Times, Washington Post,
Financial Times, Rueters, Associated Press, BBC, CNN, ABC, CBS and The Voice of
America. May 3, 1999 Hunton & Williams "H&W Gets $1.7M From Croatians" Hunton & Williams received $1.7M from Croatia for it's latest six month
period for work ranging from war crimes to investment promotion opportunities .
. . The Washington Report website is: http://www.odwyerpr.com/wsjrpt.htm From "Odwyer's Inside News of PR" at http://www.odwyerpr.com/ May 19, 1999 "Dach Gets Special Kosovo Assignment" Leslie Dach, who is Vice Chairman/US for Edelman PR Worldwide, and head of
the firm's Washington DC office, has taken a temporary job assignment with The
White House Chief of Staff, John Podesta. Dach will give PR advice on dealing
with the war in Kosovo, especially in dealing with the issues of continued
atrocities, and the effectiveness of NATO's air campaign. The overt behind the scenes manipulation by present and former state
department officials is mind boggling, but congress doesn't seem to care. I've
had repeated conversations with Defense Issue staffers who haven't a clue as to
what's going on and I have repeatedly written Congressman Dick Armey and faxed
him supporting materials, and have received the most inanely written
responses. I've also been challanging reporters, by name, who continually mis-represent
and omit pertinent facts in their reports. To date, not one reporter from The
New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times Dallas Morning News and
London Times has returned my e-mail requesting either verification of their
facts or questioning my submissions. It makes me wonder what qualifications one
has to have to be a reporter. Keep up the good work. BACK TO: Where am I? PATH:
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