Some other possible outcomes of the new ban on lobbyist-bought meals:

* This law will be flat-out ignored.

* The definition of "meals" will change.

* Bag lunches for everyone! Packed with love by Patton Boggs! PB & J for you, Senator Reid, mixed greens salad for you, Sen. Murkowski, and for Sen. Feingold, a delicious shake. With notes inside saying "you're a very special Senator." Oh, and checks.

* The tragic end of the Russell Building's Pizza Party Fridays (sponsored by Domino's and Altria). And tomorrow they were gonna watch Independence Day!

* Santorum will starve to death by April.

Senators Vote to Forgo Lobbyist-Bought Meals [WP]

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