A congressperson getting money added to the budget for highway construction in the his or her home district is practicing __________.

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Pork barrel funding, also known as earmarks, is the practice of a congressperson securing funding for specific projects in their home district or state, often for political gain. The funding is typically added to larger spending bills and can include projects that may not be necessary or have widespread support. Highway construction is a common example of pork barrel funding.

A Congressperson Getting Money Added to the Budget for Highway