Why was legislation passed in 1991 to limit lobbyist expenditures on entertaining legislators?
A) It resulted from repeated news accounts of extravagant and questionable lobby spending.
B) A public referendum in 1990 called for the end of such activities by lobbyists.
C) Earlier in the year the governor was treated to a lobbyist paid $4 million party to the dismay of many.
D) Such activities were found to be unconstitutional and represented a threat to democracy.
E) It was sought by a coalition of interest groups to limit others.
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