The practice by congressional representatives of including language providing special benefits for their constituents in otherwise unrelated bills is called the:

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The practice described is known as an earmark. An earmark is language inserted into a bill that provides specific benefits or funding for a particular project or constituency. It is often criticized as an example of pork barrel spending and can contribute to political corruption.

The Practice by Congressional Representatives of Including Language Providing Special