Ethics rules can restrict members of Congress during party time

A slice of pizza? No. But a dozen cheese puffs — or even two dozen if you're really starving — are fine.

Hamburger? No, no, no. But mini meatballs are okay.

Hot dogs? No can do, buddy. But little pigs in a blanket, served on a platter with honey mustard, are allowed.

In Washington, it's not the calories that count, it's whether the food and drink comply with strict ethical guidelines. Even a humble slice of pizza — when proffered by a lobbyist or influence peddler — is classified as a "meal" and, therefore, on the naughty list.

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Felicia Sonmez, William Branigin 22 Dec, 2011

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