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The panelists talked about the November 5 midterm elections focusing on campaign financing at a symposium hosted by American University. They also responded to questions from the audience.

The panelists talked about the effects of political consultants and lobbyists on campaigns and elections. They also responded to questions from the audience.

American University’s Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies hosted a discussion on political campaigns and the internet. Panelists talked about the use of the internet to solicit…

Political strategists and journalists talked about Congressional elections and the potential outcome of several local races. Among the topics they addressed were campaign financing, media in…

Participants reviewed the events and policies offered during the first year of the Bush administration. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.

Mr. Makinson talked to students about campaign contribution patterns focusing on sources of contributions, use of contributions, and voting patterns. Following his remarks he answered questi…

Ms. Fielding and Ms. Duritz talked about mounting successful lobbying campaigns using Internet technology. Among the topics they addressed were designing and using web sites to maximize the …

Mr. Birnbaum talked about the relationship between lobbyists and journalists. Among the topics he addressed were public perceptions of lobbyists, how lobbyists and the press influence both p…

Ms. Wolf, a public interest public relations expert, talked about the importance of communication in a lobbying campaign, including message and strategy. This program is interrupted for …

Mr. Devine talked to students about the role of media consultants and advertising during political campaigns. During his presentation he answered questions from the audience and showed porti…

James Thurber, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies, talked about lobbying techniques and navigating the various divisions, caucuses, and interests in government…