Synonyms for pork barrel
pork bar·rel

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1. pork barrel, porknoun

   a legislative appropriation designed to ingratiate legislators with their constituents

   Synonyms:
   pork, porc

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1. • Appropriation

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1. John Ladd:

   Most of the money going to these projects is pork barrel money -- it just isn't necessary. I am good with diverting that money. There is lots of waste in the military, especially on the bases. Fort Huachuca, they've got everything they need -- so divert the money to the border.

2. Kieran Curtis:

   We expect trend weakness in Turkey though we wouldn't be surprised to see a rally in the near term if a government is formed, with a coalition, there will probably be a greater requirement for pork-barrel politics and the question is will this endanger the fiscal conservatism that's been a hallmark of Turkey so far. We feel quite uncomfortable with this mix.