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Where Legislators Are Wined and Dined

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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

A review of State Ethics Commission filings makes clear that Annapolis lobbyists have favorite restaurants at which to entertain legislative committees and county delegations. Dinners held during the 90-day session that ended last month (figures are probably understated, as some ethics forms were not fully filled out):

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Restaurants

Meals/receptionsTotal spent
Morton's The Steakhouse25

$89,265
Ruth's Chris Steak House22

$77,964
Harry Browne's Restaurant22

$53,337
Lewnes Steak House20

$46,747
Ethics filings show 10 days during the session in which lobbyists and their clients collectively spent $30,000 or more to entertain lawmakers at multiple meals and receptions. Here are the most expensive days:

Date

Meals/receptionsTotal spent
Wed., Jan. 95

$36,285
Wed., Jan. 166

$47,520
Thurs., Jan. 178

$47,360
Tues., Jan. 2211

$83,578
Wed., Jan. 2311

$61,347
Wed., Jan. 3010

$52,149
Wed., Feb. 139

$44,290
Tues., Feb. 198

$34,850
Thurs., Feb. 2110

$33,221
Tues., Feb. 269

$37,565
SOURCE: State Ethics Commission



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