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  1. pork-barrelingnoun

    acquisition of government money for benefits to a specific locale

    "keeps his hold on his constituents through unashamed pork-barreling"

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  1. pork-barreling

    Pork-barreling is a political term referring to the practice of politicians or legislators obtaining government funding for projects that primarily benefit the constituents of a specific area to win their favor or votes, often at the expense of broader national interests. This can include projects or appropriations that are not necessarily in the public's best interest but serve to benefit a select group. It is often viewed negatively as it tends to involve wasteful public spending and serves as an example of political corruption.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pork-barreling in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pork-barreling in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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