Pork barrel

wasteful government spending that benefits an individual representative's district

Commentary Economics, Governance Tax & Budget, Finance
Dec 19 2024
Congress’ Spending Deal Was a Mess. Trump and Musk’s Response Was Disastrous.
By Jessica Riedl Read More
Commentary Economics, Economics Tax & Budget
Mar 02 2021
Dear Congress: Bringing Back Pork Would Be a Disaster
By Jessica Riedl Read time 5 mins Read More
Commentary Economics Tax & Budget
Apr 06 2017
Reviving Earmarks Would Be a Colossal Mistake
By Jessica Riedl Read time 4 mins Read More
Commentary Cities, Cities Tax & Budget, New York City
Jun 02 2016
New York's Latest Pork Push Is Shady, Even by Albany Standards
By E. J. McMahon Read time 4 mins Read More
Commentary Economics Tax & Budget
Jul 14 2015
Congress, America Doesn't Need More Highway Spending
By Robert Krol Read time 4 mins Read More
Commentary Economics
Dec 17 2008
Our Infrastructure Boondoggles to Nowhere
By Steven Malanga Read time 6 mins Read More
Commentary Cities New York City
May 12 2008
Albany's Pork Spending Should Be Ended, Not Mended
By E. J. McMahon Read time 2 mins Read More
Commentary Cities, Economics New York City
Oct 29 2006
Fiscal Accountability a Must for Lawmakers
By E. J. McMahon Read time 4 mins Read More
Commentary Cities New York City
Apr 24 2006
Pigs-in-a-Blanket Veto
By E. J. McMahon Read time 4 mins Read More
Commentary Cities, Economics New York City
Apr 18 2006
Legislators Should Tell Where Pork Money Goes
By E. J. McMahon Read time 2 mins Read More