Meaning of PORK BARREL

Pronunciation:			powrk 'barul
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a legislative appropriation designed to ingratiate legislators with their constituents
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	Synonyms:		pork
	See Also:		appropriation
Thesaurus Terms
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