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Pork barrel, or simply pork, is a metaphor for the appropriation of government spending for localized projects secured solely or primarily to direct spending to a representative's district. The usage originated in American English,[1] and it indicates a negotiated way of political particularism. Scholars use it as a technical term regarding legislative control of local appropriations.[2][3] In election campaigns, the term is used in derogatory fashion to attack opponents. Typically, "pork" involves national 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. Citizens Against Government Waste[4] outlines seven criteria by which spending in the United States can be classified as "pork": The term pork barrel politics usually refers to spending which is intende

Pork barrel - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Political tactic Not to be confused with Pork belly . The examples and perspectives in this article deal primarily with the United States and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject . You may improve this article , discuss the issue on the talk page , or create a new article , as appropriate. ( January 2025 ) ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) 1917 cartoon from the New York World Pork barrel , or simply pork , is a metaphor for allocating government spending to localized projects in the representa

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