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Lobbyist Entity disclosure reporting period: 01/01/2013 - 06/30/2013

Compensation/Salaries Paid

Lobbyist or Entity name	Salaries
Robert Kraus	$16,400.00
Total salaries paid	$16,400.00

Operating Expenses

Date	Recipient	Type of expense	Amount
1/1/2013-6/30/2013		Advertising expenses	$0.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013	Kraus & Hummel LLP	Photocopies, scans	$20.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013	Staples; W.B. Mason	Computer equipment, supplies	$20.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013		Professional dues	$0.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013		Fax charges	$0.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013	Comcast	Internet fees	$60.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013		Legal fees	$0.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013		Postage, shipping, delivery	$0.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013	Staples; W.B. Mason	Office supplies, equipment	$50.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013		Printing expenses	$0.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013		Public relations expenses	$0.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013	Kraus & Hummel LLP	Rent	$200.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013	K Luoto	Office and support staff salaries	$1,500.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013	Thomson (West Law)	Professional subscriptions	$100.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013		Taxes	$0.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013	Comcast	Telephone, cell phone, handheld	$125.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013	NSTAR	Utilities (heat, water, electricity)	$100.00
1/1/2013-6/30/2013	Mobile (Gas)	Other operating expenses	$200.00
		Total operating expenses	$2,375.00

Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles

Activity or Bill No and Title	Lobbyist name	Agent's position	Direct business association with public official	Client represented	Compensation received
H.2967 - an Act to improve water sub-metering in manufactured housing communities	Robert Kraus	Support	G. Peterson	Massachusetts Manufactured Housing Association	$1,000.00
H.2705 - an Act relative to tax credits for residents in manufactured housing communities	Robert Kraus	Support	G. Peterson	Massachusetts Manufactured Housing Association	$1,000.00
H.781 - an Act relative to septic systems in manufactured housing communities	Robert Kraus	Support	G. Peterson	Massachusetts Manufactured Housing Association	$1,000.00
H.1559 - an Act relative to perspective purchasers in manufactured housing communities	Robert Kraus	Support	G. Peterson	Massachusetts Manufactured Housing Association	$1,000.00
S.610 - an Act relative to manufactured housing communities	Robert Kraus	Oppose	M. Pacheco	Massachusetts Manufactured Housing Association	$1,000.00
H.1116 - an Act relative to manufactured housing communities	Robert Kraus	Oppose	P. Haddad	Massachusetts Manufactured Housing Association	$1,000.00
Monitoring gaming and Gaming Commission	Robert Kraus	Support	Gaming Commission	Ourway Realty, LLC DBA Plainridge Racecourse	$5,200.00
Representing Ourway Realty, LLC/Plainridge Racecourse before Gaming Commission	Robert Kraus	Support	Gaming Commission	Ourway Realty, LLC DBA Plainridge Racecourse	$5,200.00
				Total amount	$16,400.00

Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses

No meals, travel, or entertainment expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

Additional Expenses

No additional expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

Campaign Contributions

No campaign contributions were filed for this disclosure reporting period.