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"Pork" is legislation within a bill that provides money to interest groups or causes that have nothing to do with the main part of the bill and are often added as favors by the legislators to those interest groups.
The reason that it is controversial is that most people do not want federal money siphoned off into side pots. However, these interest groups are usually very important in the legislator's home area and this "pork" may result in more local jobs, keeping the people in those areas happier.
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Legislation whose tangible benefits are targeted solely at a particular legislator's constituency is called?
pork-barrel legislation
What bills appropriate money for local projects?
pork-barrel bills
Why was the battle of pork chop hill so controversial?
you know because its pork
Politicians can gain added support for themselves by approving what?
Pork barrel projects
What is your reaction to pork barrel as a student?
Your teacher wants your opinion, not the opinion of someone on the internet. The object of this assignment was for you to understand what "pork barrel" means.
What term refers to government projects and grants that benefit a congress members home state?
pork-barrel project
How do you visualize multiplication of fractions?
why pork barrel :)
Who funds pork-barrel projects?
taxes
Why do politicians use to win support from their constituents?
Politicians might use pork barrel spending to win support from their constituents.
What is the origin of pork barrel of the politicians?
It is usually explained that it derives from the practice of providing a barrel of salt pork to slaves, as a reward or to celebrate a special occasion. The barrel was set out by the landowner at a predetermined time and the slaves rushed to get their share.
What is a rider also known as Pork barrel?
none
Is pork barrel spending fair or unfair?
Unfair
