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Campaign money helps feed DiVincenzo, with thousands in restaurant tabs

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NEWARK — Joseph DiVincenzo appears to campaign on his stomach. The Essex County executive does not face re-election until 2014, but in the past year he has used his campaign to cover the cost of $15,222 in meals at 30 different restaurants.