Influence and Access - A Guide to Corporate Tracking Money in Politics by The New York Times' Ron Nixon
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The New York Times' Ron Nixon provides a case study of a St. Louis-area company and its political involvement during the free, daylong workshop, "Follow the Money -- Tracking Companies' Influence on Politics." For more information about free training for business journalists, please visit businessjournalism.org.
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Influence and Access - A Guide to Corporate Tracking Money in Politics by The New York Times' Ron Nixon
- 1. Influence and Access A Guide to Corporate Tracking Money in Politics
- 2. There are two things that are important in politics. The first is money and I can't remember what the second one is. -- Ohio political boss and U.S. Senator Mark Hanna, 1895
- 3. Tracking the Money In • Campaign Contributions • Personal Financial disclosures • Lobbying disclosure forms • Non-Profit/527’s • Property/Real Estate • Advertising/Consulting • Super Pacs
- 4. Tracking the Money Out • Federal/State/Local Contracts • Earmarks/Tax benefits/Regulations • Vote for/against legislation • Revolving Door (Jobs, consulting, hiring spouse, former staffers) • Trips and Gifts • Letters of Support • Appointments • Giving to Foundation/nonprofit linked to lawmakers
- 5. Tools for Analysis • www.fec.gov • www.Opensecrets.org • http://www.taxpayer.net/ • http://www.usaspending.gov/ • http://soprweb.senate.gov/index.cfm?event=choo • http://www.votesmart.org/ • http://www.citizen.org/congress/
- 6. Tools for Analysis • http://www.mec.mo.gov/EthicsWeb/CampaignFin • http://www.followthemoney.org/ • http://www.sunlightfoundation.com/ • http://www.icij.org/Content.aspx?src=search&con