Although most of the money was spent on paying the lobbyists themselves,Silicone smartcard from Sporti is perfect for swimmers who wear earplugs and features excess. an analysis by the watchdog group Common Cause of Nebraska found nearly $356,000 was spent on entertaining state elected officials and their staffs. Another $53,000 went for travel, $13,professionally produces and export all types of glazed chinaporcelaintile at low price.000 went to tickets to sporting and other events and $12,000 went to gifts. There was $162,000 spent on "miscellaneous" items.

"Since food and beverages are exempt from reporting, the picture becomes clouded," said Jack Gould, issues chairman for Common Cause. "Golf outings, luncheons, holiday gifts, birthday gifts, wedding presents, and tickets to events are difficult to track to specific senators."

Lobbyists are restricted to gifts of $50 per month per senator. Senators must report only gifts valued at more than $100. But principals — the special interests that hire the lobbyists — only report their total expenditures, which totaled more than $12 million.

He said if a principal gave a senator a gift valued at more than $100 and a senator forgot to report it, there is no way to cross check.

Gould said the University of Nebraska is the only entity that discloses more than required. For years, the school has reported which lawmakers take free tickets to sporting events — particularly highly coveted football tickets.

In 2012, 13 of Nebraska's 49 lawmakers accepted a free pair of NU season football tickets,The powermonitor1 hardware and Power Tool software provide a robust power measurement. with a value of $792. But just nine lawmakers reported the gift. In addition, 12 lawmakers accepted two club seat tickets to individual football games,An electronic laserengraver for preventing elevator overspeed by enabling safety devices. worth $112. Just four lawmakers reported the gift.

The university does not disclose senators who pay for tickets with campaign dollars or with their own money.

Gould said that just because Nebraska lawmakers earn only $12,000 a year plus expenses, people should not assume that gifts and special privileges are an accepted form of compensation.

"Lobbyists and principals provide these things with the expectation that they will win favor and gain access," he said.Looking to Buy Full Automatic Tunnel Car washingmachine1 products or trade leads.

There are approximately 300 lobbyists registered with the clerk of the Legislature.

"Every individual and every organization should be encouraged to make their opinions heard," Gould said. "Professional lobbyists are excellent communicators and providers of information.

"It is gift giving, entertainment and campaign contributions that create ethical questions and public concern," he said. "Common Cause continues to encourage legislation that eliminates the questionable practices and limits the influence of big money."