I don’t know about you, but nothing says “responsible public policy forum” to me quite as strongly as politicians, PACs, lobbyists and hard alcohol. And that’s what’s on offer today on D Street–according to the flier emailed to Washington’s lobbying firms and PACs (here’s a small JPEG, just to give you the flavor)…

Those are five of the many Washington, D.C., fundraisers taking place today (BONUS: We post yesterday’s fundraisers today too!)

First, from Thursday:

D Street Block Party! Congressman Chris Chocola, (Margarita Tasting) $1,000 contribution. Congressman Clay Shaw (Scotch tasting) $1,000 contributon. Congresswoman Nancy Johnson (Martini Tasting) $1,000 contribution. Congressman Jim Ryun (Coffee and Desserts), $1,000 contribution. Congressman Mark Foley (Wine Tasting) $1,000. The flier has a nice note: “These are independent events and require separate contributions and RSVPs.”

Please join us for breakfast with Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen, Member of Member [sic] Appropriations Committee; Defense Subcommittee, Vice Chair; Energy & Water Development Subcommittee. The Capitol Hill Club. Suggested contributions: $1,000 per PAC, $500 personal.

Please join Congressman Adam Smith at Tortilla Coast for a Fundraising Reception. Suggested Sponsor Level: $2,000 PAC, $1,000 Individual.

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association invites you to a lunch honoring Congressman Ben Chandler (KY-06) House Agriculture, International Relations, Transportation and Infrastructure Committees. Where: NRECA’s Capitol Hill Office (above Trover Books). A contribution of $1,000 is required.

Congressman Tom Lantos CA-12, Breakfast, National Democratic Club, Contribution: $5,000 Chair, $2,500 Host, $1,000 Guest.

and, the ones I didn’t get around to posting on Wednesday…

You are invited to join Congresswoman Melissa Bean Member: House Financial Services Committee, House Committee on Small Business, for a pre-game cocktail reception at The Billy Goat Tavern before the broadcast of the game from Wrigley Field between the Washington Nationals and the Chicago Cubs. (No suggested contribution listed).

PETE PAC (People for Enterprise, Trade and Economic Growth), Honorary Chairman Congressman Pete Sessions, House Rules Committee & Congressman Ed Royce, House Financial Services Committee, invite you to a luncheon honoring Brian Bilbray Republican Candidate, Calif. 50. NRCC Main Conference Room. $2,500 PAC Host/$1,000 Individual Host/$1,000 PAC attendee/$500 Individual attendee. Note the anomaly, but also note that to get special interests interested in a challenger, incumbents appear with him. Not the first time I’ve seen this — there are some similar events coming up. I’ll highlight those as we hit them…

Blake Ashbee, Chris Giblin, Drew Maloney and Lem Smith cordially invite you to a fundraising dinner in honor of Rep. John Sullivan (Ok-1) Member, Energy and Commerce Committee. Rasika Restuarant, $1,000 PAC or $500 personal.

Please join Jim Link for a fundraising breakfast in support of Congressman Chris Chocola Member, Ways and Means Committee. Bistro Bis in the Hotel George. $500 per Individual or $1,000 per PAC.

Please join Jim Link for a fundraising breakfast in support of Congressman Steve Buyer Chairman, Veteran’s Affairs Committee; Member, Energy and Commerce Committee. Bistro Bis in the Hotel George. $500 per Individual or $1,000 per PAC.

Please join special guest House Majority Leader John Boehner for a reception benefiting the campaign of Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08), Capitol Hill Club, $1,000 per PAC or $500 per individual.

Craving a conred beef? A passion for pastrami? Just one more week and you can titillate your taste buds at DC’s best event… Who: Hon. Gary Ackerman What: Real, Real Imported from NY Annual Deli Fundraiser When: May 17 Where: 101 Constitution Ave. NW Why: Everyone loves Kosher NY Deli (No suggested contribution level)