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Pork-barreling

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"Pork-barreling" refers to the practice of politicians using government funds to secure projects or services that primarily benefit their own constituency, thereby gaining support from local voters. It often involves allocating funds to certain regions or districts for projects that may not be of national importance but could help improve the local economy or infrastructure.

Sample Sentences:

• The senator was accused of engaging in pork-barreling by allocating a substantial amount of money for a new bridge that would mainly serve his hometown.
• Pork-barreling has been a long-standing issue in politics, with critics arguing that it leads to inefficient use of taxpayer money.
• Some politicians rely on pork-barreling to win support from their constituents, promising local improvements in exchange for votes.

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