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March 31, 2004

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Opening reception and dinner
Welcome and introductions by Vikki Porter and Larry Noble.

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Bruce E. Cain, professor, U.C. Berkeley Watch the video (Windows Media)

April 01, 2004

8:30 am - 9:30 am
The Idiot’s Guide to Money in Politics: Why it Matters and Who Should Care.
The history and context of campaign finance law and regulation.

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Richard L. Hasen, professor, William M. Rains Fellow, Loyola Law School Watch the video (Windows Media) Campaign Finance 101

9:45 am - 11:00 am
Understanding the New Federal Campaign Finance Laws.
The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA) and its impact on the 2004 elections and beyond.

	•	Robert W. "Bob" Biersack, deputy press officer, Federal Election Commission Watch the video (Windows Media) Basics of the Law
	•	Larry Noble, executive director, general counsel, Center for Responsive Politics Watch the video (Windows Media)

11:15 am - 12:30 pm
The Big Picture: What to Watch for in the 2004 Elections.
What is at stake this November; key contests and ballot measures; the battle for Congress and governorships and the money race between the parties.

	•	Elizabeth Garrett, professor, University of Southern California Watch the video (Windows Media)
	•	David B. Magleby, dean, College of Family Home and Social Science, distinguished professor, Brigham Young University Watch the video (Windows Media)

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch discussion
What You Are Up Against: Political Consultants Take Aim at the ’04 Elections.
A session with two political consultants on the techniques they will be using this year to sway voters and neutralize the news media.

	•	Cathy Allen, president, owner, The Connections Group, Inc. Watch the video (Windows Media)
	•	Dan Schnur, political and media strategist, adjunct professor, University of Southern California Watch the video (Windows Media)

2:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Understanding State and Local Campaign Finance Laws.
An explanation of some of the campaign finance laws in the states represented by the Fellows.

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Bob Stern, president, Center for Governmental Studies Watch the video (Windows Media)

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tricks of the Trade: Loopholes Old and New.
Soft money, bundling, issue ads, independent groups, 527 groups, 501c organizations. A rundown of time-tested and emerging campaign tactics designed to push the envelope of the new campaign finance law and a look at the effects of these loopholes at the federal and state level.

	•	Jim Drinkard, reporter, USA Today Watch the video (Windows Media)
	•	Larry Noble, executive director, general counsel, Center for Responsive Politics Watch the video (Windows Media)

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Reception and Dinner

On the Horizon: The Future of Reform.
A look at reform proposals being considered at the federal and state levels and the climate for reform.

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Sean P. Treglia, senior advisor, democracy initiatives, University of Southern California Watch the video (Windows Media)

April 02, 2004

8:30 am - 10:00 am
The Investment: Why and How Donors Give.
The patterns of campaign giving, the motivation and expectations of campaign contributors and the impact of fundraising on elected officials.

	•	Larry Makinson, senior fellow, Center for Public Integrity Watch the video (Windows Media)
	•	Steven Weiss, communications director, Center for Responsive Politics Watch the video (Windows Media)

10:15 am - 11:45 am
Regional Influence: The Biggest Sources of Money in Areas Around the Country.
A rundown of the biggest campaign contributors in areas represented by the Fellows.

	•	Edwin Bender, executive director, Institute on Money in State Politics Watch the video (Windows Media)
	•	Sheila Krumholz, research director, Center for Responsive Politics Watch the video (Windows Media)

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Seldon Ring Award Luncheon

The Story behind the Story: A Presentation by the Award Winning Reporters.

	•	Paul D'Ambrosio, investigations editor, The Asbury Park Press Watch the video (Windows Media)
	•	Alan Guenther, chief political and investigative reporter, The Courier Post Watch the video (Windows Media)
	•	William "Skip" Hidlay, executive editor, vice president/news, The Asbury Park Press Watch the video (Windows Media) Profiting from Public Service
	•	Jason Method, investigative reporter, The Asbury Park Press Watch the video (Windows Media)
	•	James W. Prado Roberts, investigative reporter, The Asbury Park Press Watch the video (Windows Media)

2:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Money, Lobbying and Legislation.
Perhaps the most important elements but least understood component of money in politics is lobbying. This session will describe how campaign contributions are just a warm-up for the main event and show to connect the dots between campaign contributors and the success or failure of legislation.

	•	Jeff Rabin, government reporter, The Los Angeles Times Watch the video (Windows Media)
	•	Leslie Wayne, special projects writer, The New York Times Watch the video (Windows Media)

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Ad Watching.
Resources and techniques for any reporter keeping an eye on campaign advertising.

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Ken Goldstein, associate professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison Watch the video (Windows Media)

April 03, 2004

9:00 am - 10:30 am
Getting the Goods from the FEC, the IRS and State Election Agencies.
How and where to get the campaign finance figures and information you need.

	•	Edwin Bender, executive director, Institute on Money in State Politics Watch the video (Windows Media)
	•	Sheila Krumholz, research director, Center for Responsive Politics Watch the video (Windows Media)
	•	Paul Sanford, director, FEC Watch, Center for Responsive Politics Watch the video (Windows Media) Getting the Goods from the Federal Election Commission

10:45 am - 12:45 pm
Just a Click Away: An Online Tour of OpenSecrets.org, FollowThe Money.org, FEC.gov, IRS.gov and More.
These web sites contain a treasure trove of information on money and politics. This session will show you where to find it.

	•	Sheila Krumholz, research director, Center for Responsive Politics Watch the video (Windows Media)
	•	Steven Weiss, communications director, Center for Responsive Politics Watch the video (Windows Media)

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Lunch

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Taking it back to the newsroom – Part I
What do you do with the data once you’ve got it? CAR Primer for Campaign Finance reporters and editors.

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David Donald, training director, Investigative Reporters and Editors and the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting Watch the video (Windows Media) The campaign finance story: Putting it all together

3:15 pm - 4:45 pm
Taking it back to the newsroom – Part II
Getting Down to Business: A Roundtable Exchange of Story Ideas, Research Tips and Other Valuable Information for Reporters.

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David Donald, training director, Investigative Reporters and Editors and the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting Watch the video (Windows Media)

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Graduation Reception