earmarks and pork barrel spending

Earmarks: Earmarks refer to specific spending provisions that are added to bills by lawmakers to allocate funds for particular projects or organizations within a legislation. These provisions often direct funding to specific districts or states, bypassing the typical competitive allocation process. Pork barrel spending: Pork barrel spending refers to the allocation of government funds for projects or programs that primarily benefit the constituents of a particular elected official or a specific region. These projects might not be considered necessary or of national importance, but are implemented to secure political support or favor for the officials involved.

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