Legislators often gain by bundling a number of projects benefiting local districts at the expense of general taxpayers together on a single bill. Such legislation is called

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Pork-barrel legislation refers to the practice of legislators including projects that benefit specific local districts in a bill, often to gain favor with local constituents, even if it comes at the expense of general taxpayers.

Legislators Often Gain by Bundling a Number of Projects Benefiting