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Legislation whose tangible benefits are targeted solely at a particular legislator's constituency is called?
pork-barrel legislation
Politicians can gain added support for themselves by approving what?
Pork barrel projects
How does pork barrel benefit congressman?
This becomes a case of 'who judges he judges' Congress is SO CURRUPTED by pork barrels, it CAN NOT be counted to represent the welfare of the people who elected them, but the money filth who bribe them.
What is the main argument against pork barrel legislation?
Typically, 'pork' involves funding for government programs whose economic or service benefits are concentrated in a particular area but whose costs are spread among all taxpayers. Public works projects, certain national defense spending projects, and agricultural subsidies are the most commonly cited examples. Pork is often identified as a key cause of government waste in the United States, specifically by funding programs which were not requested, authorised, competitively awarded, exceeding the budget, not subject to congressional hearings, and/or only serve a local, special interest.
What do politicians use to win support from their constituents?
Politicians might use pork barrel spending to win support from their constituents.
