What is the main argument against pork barrel legislation?

Answer 1

Typically, 'pork' involves 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. Pork is often identified as a key cause of government waste in the United States, specifically by funding programs which were not requested, authorised, competitively awarded, exceeding the budget, not subject to congressional hearings, and/or only serve a local, special interest.

Answer 2

If the politicians we're not cheating or corrupting money , There is an Advantage of Pork Barrel. Well, If Pork Barrel was not abolish There is an Distribution of money to people and other projects for their districts .But if politicians keeps on corrupting and getting extra money ...I don't think it's GOOD.

Answer 3

The main argument against pork barrel legislation is that it is inherently wasteful. Representatives often attach legislation that benefits only people in particular districts.

Answer 4

I need to know if there was anything good about the pork-barrel legislation.

Answer 5

many thing happen in the pork barrel lalo na sa luneta park maraming nag welga sa luneta para lumaban kay noynoy

Answer 6

To win political support