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Exhibit A: May 29, 2013 Email from Senator Jim Smith to Center for Media and
Democracy Research Director Nick Surgey
Stating that Senator Smith attended the trip, and paid for his own travel to Canada and his
lodging, and that the Alberta Government and the Canadian Ministry of Energy paid for his
travel while in Canada.

Exhibit B: April 3, 2013 blog post on ALEC website by Sen. John Piscopo of Connecticut
Stating that nine ALEC member legislators and ALECs International Relations Task Force
Director travelled to Calgary, Canada and met with TransCanada on the first day of the trip,
then met with various other corporate groups involved in the oil sands pipeline project.

Exhibit C: May 7, 2013 blog post on ALEC website by Senator AJ Griffin of Oklahoma
Referring to the ALEC trip to Canada as the Oil Sands Academy.

Exhibit D: 2012-2013 Common Cause Lobby Report for Nebraska Lobby Activities
Listing TransCanada as spending $698,027 on lobbying in 2011-2012, more than any other
lobbying principal.

Exhibit E: March 27, 2013 blog post on ALEC website by Senator Cliff Branan of
Oklahoma
Stating that the group of ALEC legislators flew from Calgary to Fort McMurray to an oil
extraction facility operated by Shell and learned about the oil extraction process from Devon
Energy.

Exhibit F: May 24-May 27, 2013 email correspondence between Nick Surgey and David
Sands of the Alberta government
Confirming that the Alberta government chartered a flight for the ALEC legislators, and the cost
per legislator was estimated at $1466.67.

Exhibit G: November 21, 2012 email from ALEC International and Federal Relations Task
Force Director Karla Jones to Oil Sands Academy participants
Listing corporate sponsors of the ALEC Academy trip, including TransCanada, and urging
legislators to send thank you notes; also states that the government of Alberta sponsored a
portion of the flights we took to the oil sands facilities.

Exhibit H: September 28, 2012 invitation to Oil Sands Academy from ALEC International
and Federal Relations Task Force Director Karla Jones
Sent from ALECs Jones to Ohio Sen. John Adams stating we have a budget that will allow for
ten legislator participants ALEC will provide round trip transportation between an airport
near your home and Calgary [and] lodging for two nights in Calgary in a block at the Westin
Calgary, and providing an itinerary.

Exhibit I: January 18-January 22, 2013 email correspondence between Ryan Crawford,
staffer for Ohio Rep. John Adams, and ALEC International and Federal Relations Task
Force Director Karla Jones
Stating that ALEC paid $648.92 for Rep. Adams lodging in Canada, and $746.90 for Rep.
Adams flight to Canada.

Exhibit J: October 4, 2012 Email from Karla Jones to all participants of the Oil Sands
Academy
Including a spreadsheet for the ALEC Room Block for October 16-18, listing Sen. Jim Smith
as a guest under the ALEC block.

Exhibit K: 2013 Policy Programming Sponsorship Opportunities
Listing the cost to sponsor an ALEC Academy at $80,000

Exhibit L: 2012 Statement of Financial Interest for Sen. Jim Smith
Item 11: Sources of Gifts of a Value of More than $100 Received Except Gifts from Relatives
does not list an amount from the Alberta Government for the travel expenses paid for the
chartered flight within Canada or any amount that may have been paid by ALEC.

Exhibit M: 2012 Financial Disclosures from Rep. Clifford Rosenberger and Rep. John
Adams of Ohio
On Page 9, Item 8, Rep. Rosenberger lists $1466.67 from the Government of the Canadian
Province of Alberta and $1574.40 from ALEC as Travel payments or expenses incurred; on
Page 9, Item 8, Rep. Adams lists $1466.67 from the Government of the Canadian Province of
Alberta and $1395.82 from ALEC as Travel payments or expenses incurred; both list the
receipt of Meals, Food and Beverages from ALEC on Page 10, Item 10.











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Alberta Bound: Observations from the Canadian Oil Sands
By the Honorable |ohn Piscopo, CT (HD-76)
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Like everyone else, had heard about the vast reserves of crude oil in Canada called the "Oil Sands," so
|umped at the chance when given the opportunity to tour and learn more about them. flew to Calgary
in the Province of Alberta, where my first impression of the people was a genuine friendliness in the midst
of a city experiencing dramatic and rapid growth. Our small group of nine ALEC member legislators and
ALEC's nternational Relations Task Force Director met in the hotel lobby and walked from there to our
first stop at the headquarters of pipeline manufacturer and operator, TransCanada, to learn about the
pipeline itself. Company representatives gave us a quick overview of the company, its products, and
safety procedures stressing their exemplary safety track record. They are responsible for pipelines that
already go the distance through Canada, and much of the US. To say was impressed is an
understatement.
Later that evening, we met with representatives from the Alberta Covernment. They emphasized
Canada's position as a consistent ally, neighbor and friend and admitted to being more than a little
puzzled by our resistance to accept their oil. t is a compelling message considering our eagerness to
import oil from countries with which we don't en|oy such close ties. Canadian governance is much like
ours, but they have a greater degree of sovereignty for their states (Provinces) - which have more power
to make their own regulations and trade policy. We ended the evening with a briefing on Low Carbon
Fuel Standards from the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers. A low carbon fuel standard
(LCFS) is a cap and trade program for transportation fuels that is designed to block imports of Canadian
oil sands and ration gasoline use in order to drive up the use of alternative fuels. California has adopted
LCFS and several other states are considering them. While bringing more electric and natural gas vehicles
into our transportation system sounds like an admirable goal, raising gasoline prices by up to 180 percent
(which an LCFS would do) is not a very appealing way to do it.
Early the next morning, we boarded a small plane and traveled about two hours to northern Alberta and
the oil sands. The entire time we were in the air, we flew over the boreal forest, a beautiful ecosystem
spanning the length of Canada. This is a huge country and the oil sands take up a very small portion of it.
We visited an above ground mining operation in which the sand is dug up, processed and returned to the
land. We also visited another operation where the reserves are deeper below the surface and cannot be
mined. Steam is in|ected down a well and the loose oil is pumped to the surface. At each facility, everyone
who spoke to us stressed the absolute necessity of putting the environment first, showing us examples
of how they have made stewardship of the land a priority. After all, this is their home and they have an
interest in preserving it.
On the final day, the Pembina nstitute, an environmental group, gave a thoughtful and informative
presentation. They were rightly worried about a number of issues surrounding oil sands development in
Alberta. Representatives from industry and the Alberta government also attended the meeting and was
struck by the give-and-take attitude between all present. Everyone was respectful, the conversation was
enlightening and all of our questions were answered.

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Have you ever had a neighbor who lived close to you, but about whom you knew little7 Before the ALEC
nternational Relations Task Force trip to visit the oil sands of Alberta, that was my relationship with our
neighbors to the north in beautiful Canada.
As a native Oklahoman, the importance of oil has always been clear to me. Energy is the bedrock of
Oklahoma's economy. We are very aware of the rich abundance of these sources of energy and take pride
in leading the nation as innovators of new energy technology. But lying |ust to our north is another rich
source of oil being captured using the newest of technologies. Companies led by Devon Energy in
partnership with the government of Alberta are demonstrating the newest methods of extracting once
inaccesible sources of fuel and doing so in an environmentally responsible manner. The result is a thriving
economy and the potential for the US and Canada to work together toward energy independence.
Cetting to know a neighbor better can help forge life-long friendships based on common roots and
interests. Likewise our neighbors in Canada have much to offer us. The trip with ALEC was an eye-opening
experience. am now better informed regarding the importance of the oils sands to our future as a
nation and am encouraged by the partnerships saw demonstrated in the energy industry.
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MosL people recognlze LhaL our leglslaLure ls Lerrlbly under pald. $12,000 and a llmlLed per dlem are noL adequaLe Lo
compensaLe for Lhe long hours and Lhe heavy responslblllLy. AL Lhe same Llme lL ls wrong Lo assume glfL glvlng and speclal
prlvlleges are an accepLed form of compensaLlon. LobbylsLs and prlnclpals provlde Lhese Lhlngs wlLh Lhe expecLaLlon LhaL
Lhey wlll wln favor and galn access.

lL ls lronlc LhaL we Lhe people provlde so llLLle for our lawmakers whlle speclal lnLeresLs are wllllng Lo spend so much Lo
ensure Lhelr lnfluence ls felL. Cur 49 senaLors earn a LoLal of $388,000 each year whlle speclal lnLeresLs spend $14,000,000 Lo
lnfluence our governmenL. lL ls also lronlc LhaL mosL senaLors argue LhaL Lhe lobby has very llLLle effecL on Lhelr voLe whlle so
many powerful enLlLles are sure Lhelr lnvesLmenL wlll galn an advanLage.

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Mu||er and kobak $1,209,030 $1,177,434 $2,386,484
kadc||ffe and Assoc|ates $1,021,008 $1,066,886 $2,087894
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k|sse|]L+S and Assoc|ates $322,637 $340,464 $1,063,121
Cutsha| and Nowka $491,368 $314,062 $1,003,430
eetz and Nata||e $303,700 $474,100 $777,800
Schm|t, of Schm|t Industr|es $293,913 $203,842 $497,733
8rant and Assoc|ates $203,373 $241,481 $447,034
Cavanaugh Law I|rm $208,186 $192,929 $401,113

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pracLlcal approach. Cnce a candldaLe ls elecLed, offers Lo hosL fundralsers begln. 1here ls a real value ln developlng an elghL-
year relaLlonshlp wlLh a newly elecLed senaLor. MosL lncumbenL senaLors wlll accepL aL leasL 2/3 of Lhelr campalgn money
from lobbylsL and speclal lnLeresLs. lL ls reasonable Lo Lhlnk LhaL Lerm llmlLs mlghL reduce Lhe fundralsers durlng a senaLo=/1)
second Lerm buL Lhls ls noL Lhe case. Many senaLors use campalgn dollars for club membershlps, Lravel expenses, charlLable
conLrlbuLlons, LlckeLs Lo fundralslng evenLs, offlce supplles, compuLers, eLc. lf a senaLor has oLher pollLlcal amblLlons or plans
Lo reLurn Lo Lhe leglslaLure ln four years a healLhy war chesL ls deslrable.

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WesLslde 23,613.18 27,708.97 19,323.80 22,646.36 27,704.92 Schlmek

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Lhe lobbylsLs are ln Lhe roLunda, and Lhe lssues are on Lhe floor. Common Cause esLlmaLes LhaL an ln-sesslon fundralser can
generaLe as much as $7,000 aL a closed breakfasL one hour before Lhe senaLors are on Lhe floor. MosL conLrlbuLlons are kepL
under $230 whlch allows Lhe reporLlng Lo appear only as cash.

SenaLors reporL campalgn conLrlbuLlons over $230 and Lhey reporL expendlLures. Powever, senaLors and oLher sLaLe offlclals
do noL have Lo provlde yearly bank sLaLemenLs. SenaLor Councll was able Lo gamble away $64,000 ln campalgn funds over a
flve -year perlod bec!"#$%!"&'()*#%&'&%+)(% ,!-$%!..$##%()%(,$%#$+!()*/#%.!01!'2+%!..)"+(3%%4+%5678%-Common Cause
supporLed leglslaLlon LhaL would have requlred yearly bank sLaLemenL Lo be submlLLed Lo Lhe AccounLablllLy and ulsclosure
Commlsslon buL Lhe CovernmenL CommlLLee removed Lhe provlslon from L879 ln execuLlve sesslon.

Lvery lndlvldual and every organlzaLlon should be encouraged Lo make Lhelr oplnlons heard. rofesslonal lobbylsLs are
excellenL communlcaLors and provlders of lnformaLlon. lL ls glfL glvlng, enLerLalnmenL and campalgn conLrlbuLlons LhaL
creaLe eLhlcal quesLlons and publlc concern. Common Cause conLlnues Lo encourage leglslaLlon LhaL ellmlnaLes Lhe
quesLlonable pracLlces and llmlLs Lhe lnfluence of blg money.

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As a late addition to the group of Exchange Council legislators travelling to Canada to learn about the
Alberta oil sands, a number of questions quickly came to mind - perhaps most pressing of which was,
"how cold would it be7"
Another question considered was, "what makes this oil different from what is produced right here in
Oklahoma, and why is it so difficult to extract7"
After an early wake-up call to fly two hours north from Calgary, our group landed north of Fort McMurray
at a facility operated by Shell. have never seen anything like it: a sprawling modern facility in the far
reaches of the North, where oil is separated from basic beach sand and the sand replaced to reclaim the
land. was impressed by the high priority and constant focus Shell places on the environment and safety
of their employees. also learned a great deal about the process, such as the answer to my question
about how the oil in the Alberta sands is different from our oil in Oklahoma. The oil (or bitumen) is
ancient oil that has degraded to a heavier gravity than most oil found in the world. When blended with
lighter crude oils, it produces a refinery-quality crude that can be used |ust as more common crude oils.
This surface technique is only possible in certain portions of the Alberta oil sands, but Devon Energy
developed a now widely-used 'in-situ,' or 'in-place' method of heating the underground reservoir by
in|ecting steam and flowing the oil to the surface. The environmental footprint is limited to the well pads
and the central processing plant - similar to natural gas wells and processing in the United States.
highly recommend this nternational Relations Task Force oil sands trip to others. We gained valuable
information about the process, facilities, operations, environmental concern and employee safety. This
first-hand experience provided an excellent education on the proper way to energy production.
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Hi#Nick,
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I#have#confirmed#that#on#the#occasion#of#this#oil#sands#site#visit,#a#previously#booked#Government#of#Alberta#aircraft#was#unavailable#at#the#time#of
departure#and#we#thus#chartered#a#flight.#The#flight#to#northern#Alberta#originated#and#ended#in#Calgary.#It#would#have#had#three#legs##Calgary#to
Fort#McMurray,#Fort#McMurray#to#Conklin,#Conklin#to#Calgary.
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The#amount#noted#by#the#legislators#thus#reflects#our#perFperson#cost#of#that#charter#and#associated#costs#of#the#site#visit.#Elected#officials#and#media
often#do#ask#for#a#breakdown#of#costs#incurred#by#us#so#they#can#fulfill#their#reporting#or#ethical#requirements.
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From: Nick Surgey [mailto:nick@prwatch.org]
Sent: Monday, May 27, 2013 10:24 AM
To: David Sands
Cc: Nick Surgey
Subject: Re: Alberta Government question

David,

I wanted to quickly check in about the query below. Were you able to work this out?

With thanks,

Nick

On May 24, 2013, at 8:29 AM, Nick Surgey <nick@prwatch.org> wrote:
I apologize for the multiple emails. Rep. Cliff Rosenberger (OH) also reports receiving expenses from Alberta government amounting
to $1466.67. I think this is probably the same amount as Adams- his handwriting is a little difficult to read whether it ends with a "7" or a
"9".

Your help in working this out is appreciated.

Nick


On May 24, 2013, at 8:24 AM, Nick Surgey <nick@prwatch.org> wrote:
David

Are you certain that the ALEC trip was not paid for by the Alberta government? Can you provide me with the amount that you have expected
Rep. John Adams from Ohio to have reported as being received from the Alberta Government? Canadian or US dollars is fine. I ask this since
Adams reports having received expenses to the value of $1466.69 from the "Government of Canadian Province of Alberta" in 2012.

Continued thanks,

David Sands <David.Sands@gov.ab.ca>
To: nick
RE: Alberta Government question

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