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Money in Politics: Following the money trail in 2008 elections May 18-19, 2007 - Orlando, Fla. Return to IRE Training Host: Orlando Sentinel This workshop is being made possible in part by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York. At this one day workshop, learn how to follow the money and its influence after the election. The workshop will emphasize money in local and state elections on the horizon, including the impact of 527 organizations at those levels. The workshop is limited to the first 60 people who register. Optional Computer-Assisted Reporting Training will be offered the second half-day. This hands-on, computer-assisted reporting class will build data analysis skills for reporters covering money in politics. The class will use federal and state-level data, including "527" data from the IRS. Instructors will emphasize story ideas generated by the analysis. There are only 18 spaces for CAR training, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Workshop Fees (includes a one-year IRE membership): $40 for professionals, $20 for students Workshop Location Orlando Sentinel Conference Center 633 N. Orange Ave. (corner of Orange Ave. and Colonial Dr.) Orlando, FL 32801 Maps, driving directions, etc. Recommended Hotels Courtyard Orlando Downtown (across the street from the Sentinel) 730 N. Magnolia Ave. Orlando, FL 32803 407-996-1000 To get the paper’s corporate rate, if available, use the corporate code TRB. http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/MCOMA Orlando Marriott Downtown (four blocks away) 400 West Livingston Street Orlando, Florida 32801 USA 407-843-6664 To get the paper’s corporate rate, if available, use the corporate code TRB. http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcodt-orlando-marriott-downtown/ Need a roommate? Schedule Preliminary Schedule Registration PDF Registration Form Online Registration is now closed but there is still plenty of space available - you can print a PDF Registration Form, fill it out and bring it to the workshop to register on site. Please do not fax your registration at this time; we are no longer processing pre-registrations. Cancellations need to be sent via e-mail to jgreen@ire.org. There is a $20 processing fee ($10 for students) for cancellations until the day before the event. Refunds will not be given for cancellations on the day of the event. See what other specialized training IRE offers.